Beautiful c. 1890s German Xylophone with Litho Decorated Sides graphic novel or favorite pet of any

or favorite pet of any sort

and one of my new favorite things

but I sure love it

On the underside of this charming carved wooden bird's base is written the following: "1974 / Jamaica W

Beautiful c. 1890s German Xylophone with Litho Decorated Sides graphic novel or favorite pet of anyI really love the look of this antique toy xylophone, which I would hand vertically on the wall from one nail at the top, looking like a beautifully wonky ladder and also ready to serve as a dinner bell! Made in Germany, c. 1890s, the sides feature paper litho designs of musicians in clown costumes as well as flowers, and the faces of its metal bars are engraved with their notes on the scale. No mallets included, but any old stick or dowel would do