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Vintage Wind-Up Dancing Couple Made in France [ no mechanism ]

$ 52.79

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: France
  • Condition: There are NO MECHANICAL PARTS The figurine is is very good condition with minimal wear to the original finish and NO damage to the casting.
  • MPN: Does not apply
  • Vintage: Yes
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Brand: France

    Description

    We could find no images of this on Google except for a Japanese copy made in the 1940's.
    This is the figurine for a mechanical music box or other mechanical piece.
    There is a purpose made hole [ 5/16" ] in the hip of the woman which most likely was for a winding key.
    There is one other slit near the man's left foot, probably to attach the pair to the mechanism.
    It is marked [ MADE IN FRANCE ] on the inside lower portion of the man's left leg.
    This stands 4 3/4" tall and the base is 2 1/4" in diameter at it's widest point.
    This is made of pot metal /spelter.
    This was hand painted. The wear to the paint is only on high relief areas and is minimal for its age.