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Bing - Bing ( ) -  ,.     Hand-painted tin automaton, depicting a boy dressed as a sailor playing with two large balloons, swinging his arms and making slight swaying movements of his torso. Spring-loaded mechanism, original celluloid balloons. Made by Gebruder Bing Nuremberg, GBN, late 19th century. Good condition, some discoloration, functional. Height approximately 19 cm. PROVENANCE   EXHIBITIONS   LITERATURE