“The Smallest Goose in the World.” Germany, ca. 1920s.
Miniature novelty featuring a tiny molded goose housed in a small lidded composition box. The cover reads “The smallest goose in the world.” The lid on the reverse reading “The biggest goose in the world.” opens to reveal a mirror, completing the visual gag. Hallmarked “Germany.”
Box diameter approx. 1” (see penny for scale). Light wear and age toning; interior with scattered spotting. A clever interwar pocket novelty built on scale and reflection.
“The Smallest Goose in the World.” Germany, ca. 1920s.
Miniature novelty featuring a tiny molded goose housed in a small lidded composition box. The cover reads “The smallest goose in the world.” The lid on the reverse reading “The biggest goose in the world.” opens to reveal a mirror, completing the visual gag. Hallmarked “Germany.”
Box diameter approx. 1” (see penny for scale). Light wear and age toning; interior with scattered spotting. A clever interwar pocket novelty built on scale and reflection.