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Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in
Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in

Schuco Acrobat Messenger Monkey Bellhop w Trapeze Stand 1920 Clockwork 28cm 11in

$ 211.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Model: Acrobat Tumbling Messenger Monkey
  • Condition: Monkey with rare-to-find stand. Wear to mohair plush. Two holes in felt cap, marks and holes on felt chest. Painted black twill showing wear on legs. Clockwork tumbling action works with encouragement. Tin toy with mohair and felt. By Schuco Germany
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Animal: Monkey
  • Brand: Schuco
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Size: 11in.
  • Features: Antique
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Color: Red
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Occasion: All Occasion
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Antique Felt, Mohair Tin Toy Schuco Germany Acrobat Messenger Monkey with Trapeze Stand
    1920
    28 cm or 11 inches tall
    21 cm or 8 1/2 inches tall sitting
    Stand 20 cm / 8 inches x 12 cm 4 3/4 inches
    no ID
    Clear glass eyes with black pupils, evidence the backs of the glass may have been painted brown
    Felt face and ears
    Cinnamon mohair plush on back of head, hands, feet showing some thinning wear
    Red felt integral suit jacket with tails, cap, two holes in cap, small holes and marks on front of chest
    Black felt collar, buttons and accents on shoulders
    Black twill painted legs, integral trousers, showing wear on sides of legs
    Original black metal trapeze stand (black colour may be a later repaint job), rare to find animal with original stand
    Hands have tubes that attach to tabs on stand
    Arms, head and legs stuffed with excelsior wood wool
    Body is metal, covered with felt/fabric
    Clockwork mechanism does not need key or winding, unique flywheel construction so that he can tumble backwards or forwards
    Needs a little encouragement to complete the tumbling action
    Last photo shows a book reproduction of the original 1920/21 Schuco catalogue showing the Acrobat animals with instructions on use