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Shipping by USPS is FREE to all continental USA locations. Shipping by USPS to Canada and International Locations is available at actual cost. Insurance is Optional at buyer's request and will be paid by buyer. CONDITION-PHOTOS-REFUNDS Read the description carefully as information about condition, working order, size, materials of construction, vintage and my personal opinions and observations will be mentioned there. As far as the photos are concerned, I include views from all angles (if applicable), try to focus on any defects and generally let you see the toy as if you were inspecting it in person. That said, sometimes photos make things look better and sometimes worse. When a picture of a small item is blown up to a large size all kinds of defects seem to jump out at you...like looking at your skin in a magnifying mirror. The actual item seen by the naked eye, especially our aging eyes,often looks better than the photo. Your satisfaction is always important to me. If you are unhappy about the condition of a toy you get I am happy to give a full refund or exchange it if that is possible. Things do get past my notice sometimes (those aging eyes). |
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Pre-War Japan Troika Celluloid Santa Sled Wind-Up in Box 10.5 inches (26.6 cm) long EX in box |
This large and impressive Pre-War Japanese all celluloid Santa sled is called Troika. The label on the box is missing a section (eaten by mice?). You can see two deer in the picture; there must have been three (troika, get it). As with many Japanese toys, box artwork and toy only have a passing resemblance. The single celluloid deer is brown and much larger than his prancing white brothers. Even though his legs are straight he still bobs up and down as the sled rolls forward (in a circle, of course). The condition is excellent. Celluloid colors are bright, there are no cracks, dents or other problems and the mechanism works well. |
$875. |
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These early Japanese Halloween items were manufactured in a cottage industry setting. They were often constructed of cardboard and crepe paper, sometimes stuffed with cotton and with hand painted details and applied printed paper details (eyes or mouths). Arms and legs were often wire wrapped in cotton batting. Parts were assembled and finished by one or two people in the home as opposed to a factory. They do have a somewhat homemade look. These items were not always marked. Sometimes they are stamped Nippon or Japan but often there is no mark. You just learn to recognise the look. Most are pre-war Japanese. They are so delicate that I am astounded to see them in such good condition 85-90 years later. |
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13 inches (32.5 cm) tall EX |
This is my absolute favorite Japanese Santa. I just love the malevolent look on his face. With the wide open mouth and two rows of teeth he looks like he is about to eat a small child not drop off presents to one. The rabbit fur trim on his felt coat is starting to shed but is still mostly intact. He is 13 inches tall...due to the tall pointy hat. The boots are painted composition and there is a hole in one hand for the tree branch but it is not there. He probably put it down so he could pick up an axe or sword. The cardboard base and bottom half of the Santa pull out to reveal the candy box in the body. Overall condition is excellent. |
$1550. |
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7.75 inches (19.5 cm) tall VG-EX |
This pre-war Japanese paper mask is one of a series of character Halloween masks. This mask is Charlie Chaplin. The flat lithographed paper has eyes that are slightly pre-cut to remove them so you can see where you are going. Therer are also holes for elastic or string (which is not supplied) The eyes are still attached on this mask. These masks are made of a fairly thin paper. Condition is very good to excellent with one tiny chip into the paper edge on his lower jaw. The colors are bright and unfaded. |
$45 |
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7.75 inches (19.5 cm) tall VG-EX |
This pre-war Japanese paper mask is one of a series of character Halloween masks. This mask is Brutus or Bluto (PopEye's buddy). The flat lithographed paper has eyes that are slightly pre-cut to remove them so you can see where you are going. There are also holes for elastic or string (which is not supplied) The eyes are still attached on this mask. These masks are made of a fairly thin paper. Condition is excellent. The colors are bright and unfaded. |
$40. |
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