Distler, Germany 1920s Tin Litho Harold Lloyd Scissor Toy Akimel Oʼodham Late 19th century I believe

Late 19th century I believe

with the handle allowing for an extra good grip

or else an assortment of trinkets collected on various travels

Marked with an "A" on the back

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

Distler, Germany 1920s Tin Litho Harold Lloyd Scissor Toy Akimel Oʼodham Late 19th century I believeWith 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