Mystery Toy Guitar - Vintage

[ryante]

I understand this isn't an antique but I'm very interested in learning more about it.

I bought a 10x40ft storage unit the other day at a storage auction and I've found a lot of neat stuff. In fact, I have been up for over 42-43 hours just because I get insomnia sometimes plus the mix of the excitement of all thise awesome stuff...

But I wanted to go back to something I found earlier today. Here is a video of it for reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QoYWN0ev-k

So, its a little toy musical guitar. Sounds like a music box when you move the lever to "play" the guitar. It plays "Oh Susannah". Well... part of it.

Made by "Funny Toy" company and made in Macau.

I've researched Macau and I know a little bit about that, but I am curious about the history and background of the company that made it, as well as the date of manufacture.

If anyone has any answers, feel free to let me know. Here's a few pics too. Sorry, its nearly impossible to get good pics of the marks.

[KC]

Looks like something you would have picked up at the  dime/dollar store.  Maybe someone else can shime in.

[wendy177]

Have found only one company that used a clown juggling the company name as a mark UNIQUE ART MFG. But as far as I know they only made wind up tin toys. no luck here