INCREDIBLE STORE WINDOW “ATTENTION GETTER” OF A GENTLEMAN IN A TUXEDO.

INCREDIBLE STORE WINDOW “ATTENTION GETTER” OF A GENTLEMAN IN A TUXEDO. Going back in time to the 1920s, early 1930s mechanical devices were placed in storefront windows to entice or alert a passerby of the goods being sold within the commercial establishment. Unlike today with flashing lights, neon signs, etc. times in life were simpler back then. This gentleman would retrieve from the bellows of storage various signs and most likely these signs indicated items that could be purchased within. This well coiffured gentleman has moving eyebrows, side glancing eyes and moving lips as though he is proclaiming out loud some new item that could be purchased right now, by you, here in this store. Believed to be of German manufacture and imported into this country, this particular piece has a tin cabinet that is faux grain painted. It is quite unique in construction with a complicated mechanism consisting of multiple gears and rods and approximately 15 different signs could be contained within. Not only is the last product displayed in the cabinet window, but he reaches down and picks up one of the many signs advertising another product all while turning his head, jabbering endlessly and raising his eyebrows in amazement. The mechanics have an additional modern rheostat to control the speed of operation and is in excellent working condition. SIZE: Approx. 16″ w x 20″ d x 37″ h. CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine plus. Some light dustiness to clothing and staining to white shirt. A newer piece of tin has been added to mechanism to ensure proper positioning of signs, partially visible from front window, this tin should be darkened to blend in. Lacking sheet tin enclosure at rear of this mechanical device approx. 15″ x 16-1/2″. 1-10316 (4,500-8,500)

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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	3221A	$0.00	INCREDIBLE STORE WINDOW “ATTENTION GETTER” OF A GENTLEMAN IN A TUXEDO. Going back in time to the 1920s, early 1930s mechanical devices were placed in storefront windows to entice or alert a passerby of the goods being sold within the commercial establishment. Unlike today with flashing lights, neon signs, etc. times in life were simpler back then. This gentleman would retrieve from the bellows of storage various signs and most likely these signs indicated items that could be purchased within. This well coiffured gentleman has moving eyebrows, side glancing eyes and moving lips as though he is proclaiming out loud some new item that could be purchased right now, by you, here in this store. Believed to be of German manufacture and imported into this country, this particular piece has a tin cabinet that is faux grain painted. It is quite unique in construction with a complicated mechanism consisting of multiple gears and rods and approximately 15 different signs could be contained within. Not only is the last product displayed in the cabinet window, but he reaches down and picks up one of the many signs advertising another product all while turning his head, jabbering endlessly and raising his eyebrows in amazement. The mechanics have an additional modern rheostat to control the speed of operation and is in excellent working condition. SIZE: Approx. 16″ w x 20″ d x 37″ h. CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine plus. Some light dustiness to clothing and staining to white shirt. A newer piece of tin has been added to mechanism to ensure proper positioning of signs, partially visible from front window, this tin should be darkened to blend in. Lacking sheet tin enclosure at rear of this mechanical device approx. 15″ x 16-1/2″. 1-10316 (4,500-8,500) 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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