Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection. Albert Schoenhut.

Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection. Albert Schoenhut.o market value. From 1903.Wood, painted. H 6.5–19 cm.Circus trainer, elephant, 2 horses, and 2 donkeys. Also includes 3 pedestals and 2 new U.S. flags.Signs of age, paint defects, 1 ear missing, 2 ears replaced.The Humpty Dumpty Circus was introduced in 1903 by Albert Schoenhut in Philadelphia. The circus figures and animals, made of painted wood, have movable limbs connected by elastic cords, allowing them to be posed in numerous acrobatic positions. The initially small assortment was expanded to include clowns, performers, a circus director, animals, and an extensive range of accessories. By 1912, the series already included 29 different figures and 37 animals. The Humpty Dumpty Circus became one of Schoenhut’s best-known toys and was also distributed internationally.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

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