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CIVIL WAR ERA CHILDREN'S MARBLE GAME

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
CIVIL WAR ERA CHILDREN'S MARBLE GAME
A superb example of mid-nineteenth century American folk art toys, a handmade rolling marble you expertly crafted from wood. The game features two standing male figures - one of whom resembles "Uncle Sam" with a series of slanted wood rods between them. The rods are scooped on the inside, allowing a marble to be placed and rolled down, exiting through a hole at the bottom. The figures have articulated arms and still bear the bright, although chipped, original paint. Measures 20 1/2" wide x 14" tall. Some wear to paint as expected, one small split to the rod at the bottom, otherwise in very good original condition. Excellent for display!

Estimate: $800 - 1,200.

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Part I: Lots 1-979 - September 27th, 2012

Part II: Lots 980-1845 - September 28th, 2012