RARE JAZZBO JIM ELECTRIFIED STORE DISPLAY.

RARE JAZZBO JIM ELECTRIFIED STORE DISPLAY. Believed to be one of a kind, this fabulous large animated store display is based upon the classic all tin litho, windup Jazzbo Jim “jigger” toy by Unique Art (1921). Nearly three times the size of the original toy, the cabin is constructed with tin lithographed sheets over wooden frame. As in original toy, side of cabin shows the same striking highly graphic images of Black Mammy and child. Front side shows Banjo Playing gentleman, kids with harmonica, hambones and a wide-eyed Pickanninie dancer. All caricatures surrounding cabin have exaggerated Negro facial features. Period electric motor and mechanism in cabin activate large Dancing Black Doll on rooftop. Movement is of an up, down and turning motion. Hand painted composition Doll also has appropriate facial features and is redressed correctly to match original toy. Skillfully executed, this impressive animated display touches upon many areas of collecting including Black Memorabilia, Automatons, Unique Art windup toys and Store display advertising. All of this makes for a rare chance to own a most desirable and extraordinary store display. SIZE: Figure 23″ tall, overall 33″ tall. CONDITION: Tin lithography on cabin is very good. Rooftop has some wear in areas of attachment. Dancing figure is redressed. Doll body and face retain good original paint. All electrified mechanisms working properly. 1-27661 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2001

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1182	$3,737.00	RARE JAZZBO JIM ELECTRIFIED STORE DISPLAY. Believed to be one of a kind, this fabulous large animated store display is based upon the classic all tin litho, windup Jazzbo Jim “jigger” toy by Unique Art (1921). Nearly three times the size of the original toy, the cabin is constructed with tin lithographed sheets over wooden frame. As in original toy, side of cabin shows the same striking highly graphic images of Black Mammy and child. Front side shows Banjo Playing gentleman, kids with harmonica, hambones and a wide-eyed Pickanninie dancer. All caricatures surrounding cabin have exaggerated Negro facial features. Period electric motor and mechanism in cabin activate large Dancing Black Doll on rooftop. Movement is of an up, down and turning motion. Hand painted composition Doll also has appropriate facial features and is redressed correctly to match original toy. Skillfully executed, this impressive animated display touches upon many areas of collecting including Black Memorabilia, Automatons, Unique Art windup toys and Store display advertising. All of this makes for a rare chance to own a most desirable and extraordinary store display. SIZE: Figure 23″ tall, overall 33″ tall. CONDITION: Tin lithography on cabin is very good. Rooftop has some wear in areas of attachment. Dancing figure is redressed. Doll body and face retain good original paint. All electrified mechanisms working properly. 1-27661 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2001 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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