The Obstinate Donkey

Clown pulling the tail of a donkey

Type: People
Topic: Circus & Clowns
Mechanism: Clockwork
Movement: clown "pulls" tail, his body vibrating to right and left
Materials: Celluloid
Dimensions (LxWxH cm): 18x4x12
Condition: Very Good
Manufactured: 1945 – 1954

Research notes

has a paper label on the base that reads "passed of E.C.T.M.A. Inspection" - to guarantee that exported celluloid toys met international quality and safety standards, the industry established the Export Celluloid Toy Manufacturers Association to inspect the goods; a similar toy (different face of the clown) was also made by KT