ALTHOF BERGMANN CAROUSEL.

ALTHOF BERGMANN CAROUSEL. Dimension-wise this is one of the largest American clockwork toys ever produced. Mechanism is contained within a wood and stenciled tin base with a parian lady with hat cranking the carousel to life in a counter clockwise motion. A tin armature frame covered in a tan linen with red cotton fringe further embellishes this toy. A series of gondolas with two passengers and riders on horseback revolve about the center section. This is the only known early tin clockwork carousel that was ever made by an American manufacturer of toys. This toy is the very one pictured on the front cover of the Perelman Antique Toy Museum book. SIZE: Approx. 18″ h. Approx. 19″ d of canopy. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Old paint restoration to tin surfaces. Some red fringe lacking from edge of canopy. Clockwork mechanism tested and in working order. 1-10028 (6,000-12,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010

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
	3064	$4,600.00	ALTHOF BERGMANN CAROUSEL. Dimension-wise this is one of the largest American clockwork toys ever produced. Mechanism is contained within a wood and stenciled tin base with a parian lady with hat cranking the carousel to life in a counter clockwise motion. A tin armature frame covered in a tan linen with red cotton fringe further embellishes this toy. A series of gondolas with two passengers and riders on horseback revolve about the center section. This is the only known early tin clockwork carousel that was ever made by an American manufacturer of toys. This toy is the very one pictured on the front cover of the Perelman Antique Toy Museum book. SIZE: Approx. 18″ h. Approx. 19″ d of canopy. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Old paint restoration to tin surfaces. Some red fringe lacking from edge of canopy. Clockwork mechanism tested and in working order. 1-10028 (6,000-12,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010 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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