Three Articulated Toys Late 19th to early 20th century

Comprising a cast-iron United States Hardware eight-man brown and green racing scull raised on four red wheels. This clever pull toy is fitted with eight rowers with oars being directed by a coxswain. When pulled forward, the eccentric axle creates the illusion that  the crew is propelling the boat through the water. The second is a Columbus cast-iron bell toy, featuring a fancy cast boat fitted with bell and raised on three wheels with eccentric axle and a removable standing Columbus. When the toy is pulled forward the bell rings as the boat fights the waves. Also including a Watrous dancing sailor bell toy, having cast sailor figures on a tinplate wheeled platform.



 



Lengths range from 7 ½ to 14 inches

The Watrous toy has very little wear the racing skull has some wear, and the Columbus toy has extensive wear. Please note that the stand is not for sale and will not accompany the lot.
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