CLOCKWORK MINSTREL SHOW WITH OLE BLACK JOE.

CLOCKWORK MINSTREL SHOW WITH OLE BLACK JOE. A fabulous early paper over wood clockwork toy with chimes from the latter part of the 19th Century. A black minstrel in a stage-type setting will strum his guitar while nodding his head while the chimes play in tune. The sides, which are obscured from frontal view have a church-type litho that was obviously used on other toys as well. Patented in 1884 and 1891 and produced by the Courier Litho Co. of Buffalo, New York. More than likely this company did the litho, but probably produced and sold by well known toy companies of the period. An extremely rare toy and especially difficult to find one in this condition and still retaining the original cardboard/litho marquee. Toy is particularly vulnerable to paper loss as well as missing parts such as the marquee, strumming hand or the head. There is minimal paper loss and only visible upon close inspection due to the fact that the facade is in vibrant colors. Key is present. SIZE: 8-1/2″ w x 4-1/2″ d x 12-1/4″ t. CONDITION: Overall very fine working condition. Left corner of marquee shows some distress/bending. 1-11929 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012

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
	3209	$1,437.50	CLOCKWORK MINSTREL SHOW WITH OLE BLACK JOE. A fabulous early paper over wood clockwork toy with chimes from the latter part of the 19th Century. A black minstrel in a stage-type setting will strum his guitar while nodding his head while the chimes play in tune. The sides, which are obscured from frontal view have a church-type litho that was obviously used on other toys as well. Patented in 1884 and 1891 and produced by the Courier Litho Co. of Buffalo, New York. More than likely this company did the litho, but probably produced and sold by well known toy companies of the period. An extremely rare toy and especially difficult to find one in this condition and still retaining the original cardboard/litho marquee. Toy is particularly vulnerable to paper loss as well as missing parts such as the marquee, strumming hand or the head. There is minimal paper loss and only visible upon close inspection due to the fact that the facade is in vibrant colors. Key is present. SIZE: 8-1/2″ w x 4-1/2″ d x 12-1/4″ t. CONDITION: Overall very fine working condition. Left corner of marquee shows some distress/bending. 1-11929 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012 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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