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The Amazing Dancing Charlie Illusion British Charlie Chaplin Toy in Packaging *SOLD*

The Amazing Dancing Charlie Illusion British Charlie Chaplin Toy in Packaging 

We have for you the “The Amazing Dancing Charlie Illusion” Charlie Chaplin toy in original packaging manufactured by an unknown British company.  

This comes with a cardboard hinged Charlie Chaplin with original “Secret Instructions.” When strung up as the instructions say, you can make Charlie dance and hop around. The original cardboard packaging is included and is in very good condition. Charlie is in very good condition; he does have one hinge that has been replaced on his right hip. The instructions are in very good condition with an edge roll at the top of the paper. 

This piece is in very good all original condition with no breaks, restorations, or touch ups (other than those mentioned above.) This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 13″ H. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.  

   

   

A brief history of Johann Distler of Nuremberg, Germany:  

Johann Distler/Johann Distler KG was founded in Nuremberg, Germany in 1895 and continued production until 1968. Dister produced lithographed tin penny toys, comic and erratic action transportation toys.  

In 1917, Distler acquired Brown & Myer as a partner who eventually took over when Distler died in 1923. In 1935, they sold out to Ernst Volk. After the Second World War, Distler started to produce electric trains and, later, electric toy cars as well. By the 1960’s the company could no longer compete with the larger brands like Germany’s Trix, and Marklin, and the British company Dinky Toys. Sadly, by 1962 all toy production by Distler was discontinued in Germany and the company was sold to a firm in Nivelles, Belgium. Until 1968, Distler continued to manufacture toys as Distler Toys S.A. 

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