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antique wind up donkey toy with winder key

Description

this was given to me by my grand father who received it from a gentleman that he cared for very much when he was 5 years old n 1941, he passed it on to me his first born grandchild at the age of 10.  it has a little bumble bee on his bckside and a set of reigns as well his tail and ears moved when winded but ive been to afraid to wind up due to its age but the description and the story i was told match pretty well. its a simple toy but very old. 

Category Antique Toys
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 5 inches long 4 inches tall
Date Period 1940s?
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Samstopp 🌱 Newbie 11 years ago

I cant find the manufacturer but i did find this listing of the same donkey though it is not much help but yours is in better shape.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Clockwork-Wind-Up-Toy-Donkey-1920s-/291206467966?pt=UK_Toys_Creative_Educational_RL&hash=item43cd42117e

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