Potter & Potter Auctions
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Circus, Sideshow & Oddities

Wed, Oct 23, 2019 02:30AM EDT
Lot 663

Karl Hagenbeck?s Trained Wild Animals German Paper Toy Set.

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Karl Hagenbeck?s Trained Wild Animals German Paper Toy Set. Germany, ca. 1890s. Flattened box with original lithographed label, marked ?Germany,? accompanied by 26 lithographed and embossed cardboard circus animals, including elephants, trained dogs and cats, lions, tigers, pigs, bears, and others, a female trainer, and male trainer with tiger (tallest 3 ??). Box is flattened and separated (7 ? x 10 ??). Pieces show scattered losses at extremities, with two detached tails retained, a few with scrapes on bodies. A handsome, rare early circus toy.