Antique Original Lehmann Tin Litho Toy Climbing Monkey c. 1900 dark brown though I have found late

though I have found late 19th century Burmese lacquer boxes with the exact same shape and handle

Founded in 1954 by Weston and Brenda Andersen and still in operation

but for me this one rises to the top

New Hampshire

There are two holes burned through near the top of the sign for hanging it on the wall

Antique Original Lehmann Tin Litho Toy Climbing Monkey c. 1900 dark brown though I have found lateThis guy is the real deal a very early issue tin litho Lehmann Climbing Monkey, made c. 1900 in Germany. I don't have his original box to date him exactly, but have seen his exact match dated between 1890 1903.) There were many versions of this produced by other companies that came later, including in the U. S., but this was the first from what I understand, particularly distinguished by this matte green jacket with felt like surface, combined with