Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 18 March 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 18 March 2026

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Lot 89: A Vintage Japanese Tinplate Wind-Up Wonder Mouse Toy with Original Box

This auction ended on March 18, 2026.

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £5

A vintage lithographed tinplate mechanical toy identified as the Wonder Mouse. The mouse is decorated with a grey and white fur-effect pattern, pink ears, and a black cord tail, featuring an integrated metal winding key to the side. The clockwork mechanism is designed to produce a variable movement sequence as described on the packaging. The toy is accompanied by its original colour-illustrated cardboard box with yellow and green graphics, featuring instructional text stating Runs Slow – Springs Quick – Runs Slow Again and marked as a product of Japan.