Estimate
€ 250 - 300
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€ 160
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At auction on Monday 19 October 2026 at 15:00
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Tin
19cm
A spring-loaded, working, lithographed tin seal/sea lion, 1900-1930. The tail and front flippers move to simulate movement, while a small central wheel propels the mammal forward. Marked DRGM DEUTSCH ARBEIT Made in Germany with the EPL LEHMANN logo on the tail.
In 1900, the toy was marketed as "The Performing Sea Lion" and was inspired by Lehmann's visit to the Cliff House in San Francisco where he observed seals sunbathing on the rocks, according to Cieslik's book, Lehmann Toys.
19cm
A spring-loaded, working, lithographed tin seal/sea lion, 1900-1930. The tail and front flippers move to simulate movement, while a small central wheel propels the mammal forward. Marked DRGM DEUTSCH ARBEIT Made in Germany with the EPL LEHMANN logo on the tail.
In 1900, the toy was marketed as "The Performing Sea Lion" and was inspired by Lehmann's visit to the Cliff House in San Francisco where he observed seals sunbathing on the rocks, according to Cieslik's book, Lehmann Toys.
Good condition, working. Length approximately 19 cm.
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