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20th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark Putz Toy Set, Vintage Folk Art
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20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark. A wonderful example of a 20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 36 assorted hand carved figures. Typically, children played with these toys in the late 20th century and being a special treat on Sundays as these toys are of a biblical theme. This is truly a lovely object and is highly collectable, especially in its untouched condition with so many animals. Size in inches of the ark: H 5.25” x W 9.25” x D 3.38”
Origin: German Democratic Republic
Period: East Germany (German: Ostdeutschland) officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR)
existed from 1949 - 1989.
Material: wood
Condition: Completely solid in structure and form, near mint condition, in original old box.
With aged repair on the box. Ark and Figures excellent.
It's exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas in this piece, therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment.
You get a total of 2 Figurine, the Ark, 36 Animals and the box.
Box marked Made in the German Democratic Republic.
Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 9.88 in (25.1 cm)Depth: 3.88 in (9.86 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 40
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960-1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. With signs of wear as expected with age and use. Obviously this item is not new, so please check all photos before purchase.
- Seller Location:Nuernberg, DE
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