c. 1940s Tin Litho Flapping and Chirping Bird Squeeze Toy pretty tray Based on similar examples I

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perhaps this was his life's masterpiece

c. 1940s Tin Litho Flapping and Chirping Bird Squeeze Toy pretty tray Based on similar examples IMy new favorite thing, this colorful tin litho bird not just spreads its wings when the handle is squeezed, but also emits a cheerful chirp. Plus it exposes brown paper bellows, in perfect condition, under each wing. Perfect perched somewhere within reach for giving a squeeze now and then. 6 3 4" tip of beak to end of handle; 6" wingspan when open; 5 1 8" t measured on the square. Excellent condition, operating perfectly and with next to know loss to