August 2026 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Lot 87:
Not sold
Description
Item/Description: Schuco "Solisto" Clown Violinist. Vintage clockwork (wind-up) tinplate mechanical toy manufactured by the legendary toy company Schuco in Germany. One foot stamped "Schuco Patent" and the other "Made in Germany". Mechanical musician built with a lithographed tinplate core body, thin metal feet, a miniature tin violin, and original felt-tailored clothing. Keyhole in his back. (Heinrich Muller).
Material: Tinplate Metal, Felt
Dimensions: Length: 3"; Width: 3"; Height: 4 1/2"
Condition: No key included. Tested. Moves when wound. Signs of age and wear include surface scratches to metal. Some pinholes and discoloration to felt.
Age: 1930s – 1960s
Provenance: Private Estate
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