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Lot # 176: Circa 1916 "Boxing Darkies" Talking Machine Toy in Original Box

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2006 Catalog",
which ran from 4/5/2006 12:00 AM to
4/28/2006 9:00 PM



Boxing Darkies were phonograph attachment dancing jig figures. They attached to the phonograph and danced along with the music as the record played. Figures are all wood. Arms and legs are attached with small brads. Each figure is suspended on a separate wire. Figures measure approximately 4". Manufactured by the National Co., Boston, Mass. Patented March 16, 1915. Comes with the original attachments necessary to use the toy. Toy itself is EX, while original box is Good.

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