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SML-139 Jack and Jill
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SML-139 Jack & Jill, SML-139C Jack & Jill Music Box
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| reference numbers | SML-139: Jack & Jill
(M) SML-139A: Jack & Jill tape measure (M) SML-139B: Jack & Jill (Lance 6401) SML-139C: Jack & Jill Music Box |
| description | Jack and Jill on hill. |
| dimensions | height = 3 1/8 inches |
| topics and series | Topics: Children
Folklore,
etc. Series: None |
| related items | SML-137 (Mary Had a Little Lamb); SML-138 (Cow Jumped over the Moon) |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
SML-139:
(1949/1975/-) SML-139A: (unknown) SML-139B: (1976/1990/-) SML-139C: (unknown) |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | not applicable |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | SML-139: 40/60 SML-139A: Rare SML-139B: 35/45 SML-193C: Rare |
| auction notes | none |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. In 1949 Prescott Baston designed three nursery rhymes for "in the round." They were planned to be placed on music boxes where they would rotate while a tune would play. The plan never worked with the music box supplier and Baston sold them as popular figurines for over 30 years.
As the music box rotates, jack and Jill go up the hill and then tumble down. In this tiny scene, the crown of Jack's hat is broken.From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.
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