Antique circa 1925 J. Chein & Co. Halloween lithographed tin tambourine/noisemaker featuring two arched-back black cats standing on a brick wall.
The orange and black lithographed tin body is decorated around the sides with classic Halloween imagery, including jack-o’-lanterns, witches riding broomsticks, crossed brooms and black cats. Metal jingles are positioned around the perimeter.
A wonderful example of early American Halloween memorabilia featuring highly desirable black cat imagery.
An older collector/reference clipping identifying a similar J. Chein Halloween tambourine is attached to the underside and is being left in place.
Maker: J. Chein & Co.
Date: Circa 1925
Country of Origin: USA
Material: Lithographed tin / metal
Color: Orange and black
Type: Halloween tambourine / noisemaker
Theme: Halloween / Black Cats / Witches / Original antique
CONDITION
Good antique condition for its age with noticeable age-related wear. Surface scratches, scuffs, oxidation, edge and rim wear, and areas of lithograph loss are present throughout. There are some dents and irregularities consistent with age and use. The primary black cat graphics remain strong and clearly visible, and the surrounding Halloween graphics remain readily identifiable.
Metal jingles are present, missing some jingles. An older collector/reference clipping is taped to the underside as shown in the photographs.
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