EARLY 20TH CENTURY GERMAN CLOCKWORK ROUND-ABOUT TOY.

EARLY 20TH CENTURY GERMAN CLOCKWORK ROUND-ABOUT TOY. A most intriguing wind up toy attributed to Gunthermann featuring five tin figures in chairs with a flagpole protruding from the center of base (lacking flag). Mechanism contained within weighted base and when activated the figures pump the bar in front of them simulating the movement required to make this toy revolve in a counter-clockwise motion. The figures and the toy structure itself are all hand painted. Circa 1910. Mechanism is in operational condition. SIZE: Approx 12″ width, 3-1/2″ height. CONDITION: Overall condition is good to very good, one seat presently detached but present, others show some minor resoldering/reattachment to main frame. Original paint flaking, somewhat unstable. 1-7770 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2007

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
	7	$2,400.00	EARLY 20TH CENTURY GERMAN CLOCKWORK ROUND-ABOUT TOY. A most intriguing wind up toy attributed to Gunthermann featuring five tin figures in chairs with a flagpole protruding from the center of base (lacking flag). Mechanism contained within weighted base and when activated the figures pump the bar in front of them simulating the movement required to make this toy revolve in a counter-clockwise motion. The figures and the toy structure itself are all hand painted. Circa 1910. Mechanism is in operational condition. SIZE: Approx 12″ width, 3-1/2″ height. CONDITION: Overall condition is good to very good, one seat presently detached but present, others show some minor resoldering/reattachment to main frame. Original paint flaking, somewhat unstable. 1-7770 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2007 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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