Sumo Wrestlers – Rare Japan Wooden Mechanical Toy
Rare Mid Century Pre War Sumo Wrestlers Wooden Mechanical Toy. Orginally on a stick, so you can swing the wrestlers back and forth. The hinges, which used to be rope, are not restored with metal nails with decorative heads, and rubber backing / see photos. Now presented on a solid metal vintage base as decoration, since the item is precious.
Measures 9.5 inches height x 6.5 inches without base. Height is 12.5 inches with base.
Asking $200.
This toy has been featured in a small museum in Japan: http://golancourses.net/2019/kerjos/01/23/kerjos-lookingoutwards1/