Although the condition on this isn't mint, it is one of the more elusive of the clickers made in the 1930s in Japan. Although much of the Japanese output from this time is derivative of better US and German designs, this particular item doesn't have a counterpart from those countries that has the zest and ability to bring a smile to one's face as this item certainly does. The bidding is already at ~$25.50 with more than 7 days to go. I wonder if it will break through my guesstimate of $45 given its condition once the auction is over?
UPDATED 01/18: It sure did - breaking through all the way to a very respectable $67!
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