MOHR AND KRAUSS FERRIS WHEEL SOLD FOR $ 132 000 at BERTOIA AUCTIONS!

 

 

    

A true museum grade toy and a fantastic highlight piece of the Schroeder collection, has all the details of the famous German company, immense amusement toy features two large spinning wheels which also revolve around central tower, all original composition figures are seated in the suspended gondolas, the toy can be hand cranked or powered by steam via a pulley system. Abby & Aaron were driving through a small town in Pennsylvania when they passed a closed barber shop with this toy prominently displayed in the front window. They spent the night and visited the shop the next morning. Aaron left with a haircut and Abby had a Double Ferris Wheel in her arms! Book example Pg.64 of David Pressland's "The Art of The Tin Toy." 25" h. to top of tower. An all original toy has paint flaking in areas throughout, graded as (Very Good to Excellent Condition)   more info at https://bertoiaauctions.hibid.com/catalog/260820/the-schroeder-collection---march-5-6--2021/?q=double+ferris+wheel&cpage=4&ipp=100