ANTIQUE RARE MECHANICAL GERMAN DUCK PULL TOY–WORKS GREAT! c1890! ALL ORIGINAL!!

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VERY RARE PAPIER-MACHE MECHANICAL DUCK PULL TOY
Offering a
very rare
late 19th century papier-mache, mechnical mallard duck pull toy! This duck sits on a painted wood base with metal wheels. I have never seen another like it in over 20 years of antique collecting!
This great toy dates to the late 1800s and is mechanical. When you move the duck's wheels forward, his beak opens wide. When you move him backwards, it closes!
It works great after all these years! Can't even find another example online, but I was told it is German made.
This duck has all original paint and some of it around the head and tail shows wear with some chipping to the paint, but it's all secure and strong. Otherwise, this duck is quite a treasure in incredible great condition. The pull string is missing, but one can be easily added if desired. Since I've had it, I just simply move it with my hand forward and back on his wheels. This duck would look amazing in any antique toy collection as well as in a primitive collection. See all photos that are the best description! Contact me with any questions. Thanks for looking!
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On Aug-23-21 at 16:00:16 PDT, seller added the following information:
Sorry, I forgot to list the duck's size – here it is:  7" long x 3" wide x 2" high.  A perfect cabinet size!