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ATTENTION VINTAGE TOY & ANTIQUE COLLECTORS:Up for sale is an incredibly scarce piece of early American toy manufacturing: an authentic, pre-World War II 1937–1938 Fisher-Price #780 \"Jumbo\" Circus Xylophone wooden pull toy.This item is being sold strictly as a historical, adult vintage collectible intended for cabinet or shelf display. It is NOT intended or suitable for children today due to its age, antique construction, and vintage materials.Produced for only two short years in the late 1930s, this rare toy features a thick wooden cutout body of Jumbo the elephant standing on a colorful circus podium. It retains the original 1930s block-style Fisher-Price logo pasted cleanly on his lower leg.Condition & Features Details:Graphics: The original paper lithograph panels show high-contrast colors on both sides, detailing Jumbo in his classic top hat and circus attire. (Please review photos to check the minor edge wear, surface scuffs, and expected paper aging consistent with an 85+ year-old piece).Structure: The solid wood cutout body, wooden arms, green base stage, and four red wooden wheels remain structurally sound.Mechanism & Metal Keys: The multi-note metal xylophone keys are attached at the back. When rolled, the arms still raise and lower to strike the keys / The keys show minor surface oxidation typical of age / The mechanism is fully functional.
Note: This item is part of a larger personal collection of historic 1930s pre-war pieces, including Donald Duck Drum Major, Mickey Mouse Choo-Choo, Pinocchio Express, and a Granny Duck which are separately by listed by me.. Please review all high-resolution photos closely to inspect the precise cosmetic condition before purchasing. Sold as-is.
