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VTG HEDO Germany Music Box Coin Bank Little Red Riding Hood Wolf Wooden Toy Figurine
RARE Vintage HEDO Music Box Coin Bank - 'Little Red Riding Hood & Wolf'
Made in Post-War Germany (c. 1950s) by Hermann Deiting (HEDO)
Add a truly unique conversation piece to your collection with this rare, post-war German musical coin bank. Crafted by the renowned toy and figurine maker Hermann Deiting (HEDO), this charming hand-painted wooden bank brings the classic fairy tale to life with delightful mechanical action.
This nostalgic piece captures the climatic moment from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale where Little Red Riding Hood approaches the Wolf, who lies deceptively tucked away in grandmother's clothes inside a traditional 4-poster bed.
Item Overview & Features
• Maker: Hermann Deiting (HEDO) — authentic stamp on the bottom reads: "HEDO Made in Germany"
• Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s, Post-WWII)
• Material: Hand-painted wood figurine and housing.
• Interactive Music Function: Features a coin savings bank slot on top. When a coin drops into the slot, it triggers the internal mechanical music box to play the classic German folk tune "Kukkuk rufts aus dem wald" (The Cuckoo Calls From the Forest).
• Coin Compatibility: Works best with larger coins like quarters and nickels. Dimes can occasionally be too light to drop with enough force to trip the mechanism, though testing showed a dime successfully triggered the music 4 out of 5 times.
• Included Accessories: Comes with a vintage metal skeleton key attached to its original handwriting tag.
Dimensions:
• Height:4"
•Width: 4-3/8"
•Depth: 4-5/8" (including the back wind-up key)
Condition: Very Good pre-owned vintage condition showing beautiful character and light authentic wear consistent with its 70+ year age:
• Mechanical Status: The winding mechanism and music box drop-trigger are fully tested and functional.
• Paint & Finish: Retains bright, vibrant colors with fine, normal hairline aging cracks in the finish that add to its authentic mid-century patina.
• Flaws to Note: The very tip of one of Little Red Riding Hood's sculpted pigtails is missing (please see macro photos for closeup & Handling
• This highly collectible item will be professionally and securely packed to prevent any damage during transit.
• Carrier: Shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with full insurance and tracking included.
• Security: *Signature confirmation is required upon delivery for added security.
RETURNS:Returns accepted only if a significant flaw has been overlooked in the description. Please review all photos for exact sizing and condition details.
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