Bidspirit auction | Two Early 20th Century Clockwork

Two Early 20th Century Clockwork Toys Attributed to Lehmann - A lot comprising two vintage clockwork toys of German manufacture style. The first item is a walking elephant figure featuring the name JUMBO lithographed in yellow on a red saddle cloth on both sides. Above the name is a small gold-toned four-lobed floral symbol. The figure is constructed from lithographed tinplate and features a side-mounted winding spindle and four articulated legs designed for a mechanical walking motion. The second item depicts a clown figure driving a two-wheeled cart pulled by a spotted donkey. The cart is decorated with a green and yellow harlequin pattern, and the clown wears a yellow suit with stars and polka dots. This toy is constructed from lithographed tinplate with cord reins and a cord tail. The clockwork mechanism is housed within the green cart. Both items lack original winding keys and packaging. Elephant length: 13 cm Donkey cart length: 18 cm.