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  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    This little scruffy monkey is only 2" tall. He has very patchy Mohair fur and is missing an ear. I believe he is a Schuco compact monkey - he seems to have a metal torso with a seam down the center with maybe a little clasp. I have tried gently to pull his head off - that seems to be the way you start the process - but it isn't coming off.
    Can anyone confirm my id, and/or help me get him open?

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    Bookahtoo, Mar 28, 2016
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    YIPES!
    Scary! :nailbiting:
     
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  3. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Wellllll...

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  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Something supposed to be or go in there???
     
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  5. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    *pointing up*
     
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  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    OH! Missed those! :p
     
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  7. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Here's info from a Schuco seller...


    The lipstick tube is hidden in its neck and the powder and the mirror are tucked inside its belly. To open the compact area, raise the head about 1/4" so the collar can swing open, and to close, slide the head down to lock the compact. The lipstick should be in the neck area. The arms and legs are mobile, the paws and ears are felt – the size 3-3/4 inches – Circa 1920’s.
    http://www.tias.com/12908/PictPage/3924000612.html

    EDIT
    That would apply IF it's a Schuco. Might be knock-off? Still, might function similarly. The face doesn't look a whole lot like examples I saw...
     
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  8. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Thanks Gila. I believe he has a metal face.
    Hmmm - thanks for the instructions. I'm off to try again.
     
    Bookahtoo, Mar 28, 2016
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  9. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    Abbadabbadabbadabba....
     
    silverthwait, Mar 28, 2016
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    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

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  11. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    There ya go!
     
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  12. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    all_fakes, Mar 28, 2016
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  13. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Fakesie, that really figures... if his face is as abused as his body...
     
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  14. Kasperscuriosities

    Kasperscuriosities Two hundred years too late.

    Gosh he is so tiny. Looking at the ruler. I can't believe they fit a lipstick and mirror and a puff in there. Definitely the weirdest thing I have seen today. I think he is kind of cute though.
     
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  15. ola402

    ola402 Well-Known Member

    Argh! Scary, ugly monkey! Shoo, shoo . . .
     
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  16. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Ola... I felt the same way, buttttt... he's GROWING on me!
    He needs some luvvvvinnn'!
     
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  17. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Powder for your NOSE!!!!!!!
     
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  18. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Not mine thank you! :)
     
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  19. TheOLdGuy

    TheOLdGuy Well-Known Member

    So Sad, Book.

    SooooSooooooooooSooooooSooooooSoooo Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad!

    That poor little thing.

    I know, terrible to even contemplate, but I believe a visit to the vet will confirm my opinion.

    Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
     
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  20. GaleriaGila

    GaleriaGila Hola, y'all!

    Bookie's gonna love it back to life... I'm sure of it!!!!
    BELIEVE, OG, BELIEVE!!!!
     
    GaleriaGila, Mar 29, 2016
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