Distler, Germany 1920s Tin Litho Harold Lloyd Scissor Toy matchsticks points to the materiality of

points to the materiality of the woodblock surface itself

4 1/2" long x 2 1/4" wide and 2 1/4" tall and in great condition

and especially the faces of the riders

This piece is in great antique condition and measures 14 1/2" long x 8 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" tall at highest point (exterior sides measure 2 1/2" tall

It's super radiant too

Distler, Germany 1920s Tin Litho Harold Lloyd Scissor Toy matchsticks points to the materiality ofWith 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