Geo. Borgfeldt & Co. Nifty Toy Windup Celluloid “Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse as Acrobats” in Box *SOLD*

George Borgfeldt & Co. Nifty Toy Windup Celluloid “Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse as Acrobats” in Box 

We have for you an 818/1739 windup celluloid “Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse as Acrobats” Nifty Toy in box that was manufactured in Japan by an unknown Japanese maker and imported by George Borgfeldt & Co. of New York City, New York.   

When wound with their dedicated key Micky and Minnie swing back and forth performing acrobats. The windup mechanism works as it should. Mickey and Minnie’s faces are pushed in a bit due to the way they were sitting in their box. The box is in fair condition, but the label is in very good condition.  

This piece is in very good to great all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. 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 15″ H. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.     

   

 

A brief history of the George Borgfeldt & Co. of New York City, New York:  

1881 – 1962 

Founder: George Borgfeldt, and Marcell and Joseph Kahle. 

Importer and wholesaler of toys. 

Toys that included comic novelty tin wind-ups under the name “Nifty.” Trademark was “Nifty” smiling moon face. Also distributed “Oh Boy” pressed steel trucks and cars.