Patented June 21, 1881, wooden piano with ornate cast iron legs; 4 of the 6 keys activate one of the cloth-dressed china dolls, with mirrored back giving the illusion of 8 dancers in all
h. 13-3/4 w. 10-1/4 d. 11-1/2 in.

Provenance:
The estate of a noted architect and bibliophile, Rye, NY

This is a classic early American toy. An image of a photograph showing the consignor's great aunt playing this piano is included in the online catalog.

One rear leg replaced, two of the hammers are detached but present, three legs and one arm of the figures detached but present, one glass panel cracked (right side)