Distler, Germany 1920s Tin Litho Harold Lloyd Scissor Toy Akimel Oʼodham His "backward R/forward R" maker’s

His "backward R/forward R" maker’s mark dates from the 50s and appears on objects sold internationally through the export company Gebr

On lightweight cardstock and initialed FB very subtly at the lower right of the drawing

Marked with an "A" on the back

Late 19th century I believe

13" long x 9 1/4" deep x 4 1/2" tall

Distler, Germany 1920s Tin Litho Harold Lloyd Scissor Toy Akimel Oʼodham His "backward R/forward R" maker’sWith a little research I found an exact match of this guy on First Dibs (listed by a Belgian seller at $450) ridiculous, but useful, as we now know this fun tin litho scissor man was made by the German toy company Distler (whose antique tin toys do indeed fetch high prices), and that he represents Harold Lloyd, the American silent movie comic star, known as one of the most influential film comedians of the silent film era alongside Charlie Chaplin and