Antique or Vintage Thorens musical metal banjo

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Posted by drjuju
7 years ago
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Hello! I have an antique toy metal musical banjo stamped Thorens. "Drum" is made of metal and has "strings painted on to it. There is a metal knob that when you move it back and forth produces a tune! (kind of like playing air guitar). Neck of the toy banjo is wood and is stamped in the back 22. 

Anyone have any idea when this was made? Any information at all? How much it is worth? 
Category Antique Toys
Medium metal and wood
Distinguishing marks Thorens made in Switzerland
Condition Fair
Size and dimensions of this item approximate 12" x 6"
Date Period 1920's?
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