KURAMOCHI - Japan (1) MECHANICAL PUPPET THEATER Manufactured in Japan in the 1940s, this animated toy is also known as "Puppet-Show, Pinocchio, on the dance floor", as indicated by the cardboard front panel. It consists of a metal frame to which the mechanism (key attached) is fixed, and which works perfectly. A lithographed surfboard-shaped dance floor, complete with 2 bells, two articulated celluloid figures (size: 14 cm), and the aforementioned marquee. Just plug in Stromae's "Alors on danse" to get the party started. Dimensions of metal structure: 23 x 24 cm. Very good condition, minor oxidation on the metal rods, in original box (wear). Condition: B+/c

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