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Railroad. Passe-boules (France, circa 1890) Railroad. Passe-boules (France, circa 1890). Papier-mâché locomotive with human head mounted on a wooden frame. 81 cm high, 47.5 cm wide. With its mouth wide open, this locomotive driver is ready to swallow fabric balls. A very original living-room pass-through in good condition. Lower receptacle missing.

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Railroad. Passe-boules (France, circa 1890)

Estimate 50 - 80 EUR

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