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A Treasure Chest of Toys, Trains and Models — Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

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Auction House:Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.Number of lots recorded:362
Sale Title:A Treasure Chest of Toys, Trains and ModelsLots with images:355
Auction Location:MelbournePrices available:258
Date:22-Mar-2020
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Astroboy robot Speed Racer lithographed tin friction toy, Taiko sound, 1960s. Made by Masudaya. Length 31.5 cm (12.5 inches).
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'Hurricane 58' tin-plate friction race car by M.T./Masudaya, circa 1960s. Length 33 cm (13 inches).
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Another example, in similar condition except missing the red headlights.
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'Coast Defence' wind-up tinplate toy by Louis Marx & Co (USA), the wind-up mechanism concealed within a defence building which has a metal rod extending from the roof allowing a detachable zeppelin to circle above, in the foreground are three manned gun stations which move back and forth when the mechanism is activated. Circa.1930s; toy size 22½ cm (9 inches) diameter, height 17 cm (7 inches) when dirigible is attached, (damaged) box size 23½ cm (9.5 inches) x 23 cm (9.5 inches). This is example is…
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Atomic rocket X-1899 tinplate space ship by Masudaya; battery operated, with antenna intact. Circa 1960. Length 24 cm (9.5 inches).
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Doll & Cie painted and embossed tin Ferris wheel mechanical toy, with six gondolas, each with a single painted composition rider; much restoration, presents beautifully. Height 40 cm (16 inches).
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Louis Marx Merry makers band tin lithograph 'Merrymakers' mouse band wind-up toy with multiple parts which slot together. the band is complete but the marquee sign that sits on top of the piano is missing. with rare original box. Height (as pictured): 23 cm (9 inches).
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Ives Cuzner Trotter, circa 1890, patented March 1871 by J. Cuzner and was named after him, described as 'Dressed Driver Whips Horse and Horse Trots in Very Natural Manner,' carriage is red, driver wears brown coat, brown pants & red hat. Length 28 cm (11 inches). a similar example brought US$2655 at Bertoia Auctions, September 2012.
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Single Oarsman by Ives, Patented Feb.1869, by Nathan Warner, tin rowboat is hand painted and stenciled 'Carrie' on stern, features cloth dressed rower with oars in hand, clockwork activates strong rowing action, stenciling very strong. Length (with rudder extended) 33 cm (13 inches).
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Tin-plate clown with bass drum and cymbal, mechanical hand-wind mechanism; probably German, late 19th century. Height 16 cm (6.25 inches).
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German lithographed tin toy 'Zikra' by Lehmann pulling a two-wheeled red cart with decorated wheels is a curious animal,the zebra-horse cross-bread Zebroid. a Mexican man is seated on the cart. When coil-spring wound, the man pulls on the reins, causing the unhappy zebroid to buck back and forth, his ears moving up and down, and thus causing the man to bounce up and down; the cart reluctantly moves forward. Marked Lehmann; circa 1925. the curious toy was inspired by the ill-fated actual attempt in early…
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Antique pull-along doll pushing a three-wheel carriage; appears to be based on the Godwin clockwork walking doll by Stevens & brown of Connecticut (circa 1870s) but does not have the mechanism under the seat of the carriage. the doll, with ceramic head and torso, has metal legs and feet in her original shoes and they are fully functional providing a quite realiztic walking movement; the clothing appears to be a combination of original garments and later additions. Height 28.5 cm (11.25 inches).
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Vintage 1930s Louis Marx & Co 'Pinched' wind-up tin litho Table-Top toy the toy originally sold for 98¢ and was available for only several months through the Sears winter catalogue. Its low production numbers were most likely due to the complexity of the toy. It's not your 'Basic' circular toy. the vehicle speeds through four obstacles including a brick tunnel, a police station, and two pedestrian crossovers with a male and female figure on each. a drug store/news stand building stands in the centre. There…
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Alps (Japan) celluloid hunter on horseback and dogs chasing a fox; mounted on clockwork metal base. Diameter: 31 cm (12 inches).
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Auto-Transports Mecanique by Fernand Martin a clock-work tinplate dump truck in the original box, the lid with complete label numbering the toy 'No.246'. Made after 1919 by Francis Victor bonnet, who had acquired the Company in that year; with the bonnet brass plate over the motor compartment. the clockwork tipping mechanism works well.and overall the truck and the box are in very good condition. Length (truck): 20 cm (8 inches); box: 22 cm (8.5 inches).
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Carrette Limousine Germany, handpainted example from the early 1910s, a finely detailed example, done in rich dark colours accented by orange roof and trim work, nickel hood appointments, spoke wheels, rubber tires, seated driver, clockwork driven. Length 23 cm (9 inches). Provenance: The Donald Kaufman collection - sale III - April 2010 - lot 3155.
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A tinplate Uberlacker river boat, Germany, early 20th century. with flags fore and aft, passengers at table under canopy, original key for wind-up power to drive the propellor; 'City of New York' painted to both sides and with mermaid figurehead. Lovely original condition in original (restored) box.
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Lithographed tin mechanical 'Uncle Wiggily Crazy Car' the elaborately-lithographed car features numerous characters from the Uncle Wiggily stories, depicted in action scenes, along with colourful baskets of eggs the wheels with decorated animal heads, and Uncle Wiggily's head (celluloid) with red top hat, emerging from the closed car, his arms printed on the car sides. Circa 1930s. Height 18 cm (7 inches).
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Eagle Speed Racer '57' made in Japan by I.Y. Metal Toys/Yamazaki Gangu; circa 1950. Also bears the Mitsuhasi / Mitsuhashi & Co., trademark - the letter 'M' within a triangle. Length 28 cm (11 inches).
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Vintage tinplate boy on tricycle, celluloid head and arms, wind-up mechanism, original clothing, rubber types marked 'Made in Japan'. Height 21.5 cm (*.5 inches).
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Jacko the Merry organ grinder and monkey by Distler, Germany, 1920s. Lithographed tin street-organ with spoked wheels, pushed by gaudily dressed gypsy; a monkey standing atop the organ. When wound, the man winds the organ which moves forward, the monkey jumps up and down, and music plays. Height 21.5 cm (8.5 inches).
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French Sijim wind-up organ grinder tinplate toy with hand-painted composition head. Height 24 cm (9.5 inches).
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European limousine lithographed wind-up tinplate toy with driver, 'Made in Japan' with stylised anchor trademark on the bonnet, circa 1930s, length 16 cm (6.5 inches).
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Mechanical 'Paddy and the Pig' by Lehmann lithographed tin Paddy with tin grey top hat and original cloth costume seated upon a circus-decorated pig with red blanket and cream saddle. When wound, Paddy moves around and the pig moves forward and in circles (May need some adjustment). Marked Lehmann model 500, with Patents dated 1903, 1905 and 1907. Height 15 cm (6 inches).
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Distler circling aeroplane on base. An antique tinplate toy monoplane with wing mounted pilot and clockwork driven propellors able to fly around base and roll as it makes a circling motion. Height approx. 23 cm (9 inches). Extremely rare, we have found only one other example offered at public auction in the last 10 years.
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Clockwork lithographed tin-plate wind-up bell-hop boy with two suitcases and a red cap. Height 19 cm (7.5 inches).
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Antique French musical automaton piano player by Fernand Martin, marked 'F.M. Systeme..' on reverse. Pianist with original outfit and hair. Circa 1900. Height 15 cm (6 inches).
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Large Carette saloon, circa 1910 tin plate, painted saloon, with figure of driver in brown clothes, windows (except doors) and windscreen, two doors on both sides to open, with brake, two front lanterns, metal wheels with rubber tires, clockwork not checked. Length 35 cm (14 inches).
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Charles Rossignol racing car, circa 1930 lithographed tinplate, large scale streamlined body with boat tail rear, seated driver, clockwork mechanism. Length 37 cm (14.5 inches)
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Vintage Bing/Muller & Kader (Germany) tinplate handpainted Carousel riders in flying boats with four 4 boys riding in the boats which have large propellors mounted at the stern. the integrated keywind mechanism works well with the boats lifting away from the centre under the colourful flags and banners. Circa 1900s. Height (to top of flag): 35 cm (14 inches).
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Late 1890's black Americana, with clockwork mechanism housed in wooden base, and featuring two wooden figures painted black with outfits. Remnants of the original decal on wooden box stage. Height 26 cm (10.25 inches). Ives clockwork double Juba dancers, circa 1890's black Americana, with clockwork mechanism housed in wooden base, and featuring two wooden figures painted black with outfits. Remnants of the original decal on wooden box stage. Height 26 cm (10.25 inches).
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A 'Jet 53' speed racer. Length 31 cm (12 inches). Appears to be Hadson or Tkk.
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Merry-Go-Round or Carousel, German, attributed to Gunthermann, hand painted tin, ornate tower support with canopy top, four gondolas with seated figures and carousel horses with riders, clockwork driven. Height 41 cm (16 inches). a restoration project.
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Karl Bub, Germany, circa 1912, open cabin limousine with uniformed driver; olive chassis with black roof and running boards, with wind-up mechanism intact; 2 doors can open. Length 26 cm (10.25 inches).
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American lithographed tinplate Popeye Express - baggage cart with pop-up 'Salty' the parrot; 1930s. Height 21 cm (8.5 inches).
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Large tinplate windup yellow & black taxi-cab with uniformed driver in outside compartment; two headlamps, two opening dorrs, both with 'J.D.P.' insignia; spoked metal wheels; probably French, circa 1920s. Length 28 cm (11 inches).
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Carette two-door saloon; wind-up mechanism, manual brake, windscreen in front of driver in brown uniform; two front lamps; roof rack for luggage. Marked 'Germany' on base plate. Length 22 cm (8.75 inches).
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Friction powered AAa 'Dream' car by Nomura with 'Sports' hubcaps. Length 42 cm (16.5 inches).
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A Franklin two door sedan by Nomura, Japan. a very scarce pre-war lithographed tin automobile with electric head lights, done in blue body, yellow trim, brown roof, features spare wheel on running board, red light at rear, clockwork driven, reads, 'Franklin' on both sides. There has been some restoration. Length 24.5 cm (9.75 inches).
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Large Atom 153 friction, tin jet racer by Yonezawa, circa 1950. Length 41 cm (16 inches).
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Aoshin Go Go Go Mach 5 racer with driver; tinplate with plastic fins and windscreen; made in Japan, circa 1960s. Length 28 cm (11 inches).
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Aoshin Batman in Batmobile tinplate friction car circa 1966. Length 28 cm (11 inches).
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Vintage tin friction 1960's Aoshin Jaguar race car No.8, with driver, rear spoiler and windscreen. Marked 'Aoshin - Made in Japan' on interior right side of dashboard. Length 37 cm (14.5 inches).
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Alps friction motor, tin black knight Batmobile with Batman driving and original bat decals; Japan, circa 1966. Length 21.5 cm (8.5 inches).
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A 1950s-60s mostly Japanese made toy gun selection with 'Daisy Zooka 'Pop' pistol, 18 cm (7 inches); 'Super Triple-O-Gun' space ray gun by Jy with 'Loonfor/Goodytoy' mark, revolving barrel, 25½ cm (10 inches); Cragstan 'Double Barrell Automatic Rapid Action Pistol' 21½ cm (8.5 inches); 'Space Jet' tin lithographed ray gun 19½ cm (8 inches); also 'Space Patrol' smoking cosmic space gun by Ralston (USA) the 'Smoke' created by filling the internal bellow with baking powder which is discharged upon pressing…
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Distler guitar player, Germany, clockwork toy, lithographed in tin, full clown figure stands on round base with concealed clockwork, sounds are emitted when wound. Height 22 cm (8.5 inches).
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'Space Patrol XX-10' model No.1-174 by Aoshin marked 'Made in Japan' under the chassis, battery operated, features a shooting rocket, jet engine noise and a flashing light, unusually with intact antennas extending from central orange dome; comes with fully illustrated original box showing evocative image of the space patrol at the base of a lunar mountain. Circa 1950. Length (of car) 32 cm (12.5 inches); box 35.5 cm (14 inches)
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Friendship No.7 space capsule with circling astronaut, by modern toys / Masudaya, Japan, 1963. Height (to top of rotating figure): 14.5 cm (5.75 inches).
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Tin-plate lithographed aeroplane circling an aerodrome, marked 'Made in Germany'; the building on an elevated central section supported by eight decorative panels depicting ballons, airships and aeroplanes. Circa 1930s. Width 22 cm (8.75 inches).
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'Space Station' by Nomura (Japan, T-N trademark on base), battery operated with characteristic unusual movement, flashing light and spinning cockpit, antennae intact, circa 1960s. Diameter 25.5 cm (10 inches).
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Horse & cowboy wind-up, the cowboy in celluloid with pistol in one hand, horse in tinplate marked 'Made in Occupied Japan' on the saddlecloth, leather tail, with illustrated original box, circa late 1940s; also 1950s wind-up 'Bucking Bronco' made by modern toys (Japan) with box showing the Company trademark; both item length 14 cm (5½'). (2 Items)
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German lithographed tin toy 'Na-Nu' by Lehmann pulling a two-wheeled cart with red trim is a curious animal, the zebra-horse cross-breed Zebroid. a man with blue shirt, brown pants and tall hat is seated on the cart. When the coil - spring is wound, the zebroid lurches forward, bucking and ears flapping while the man bounces up and down in the seat, attempting to hold him in with the reins. Length 18.5 cm (7.25 inches). {See also Lot...for another version of this toy}.
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Gunthermann (attributed) lady with watering can; wind-up tin-plate hand painted antique toy. Height 18.5 cm (7.25 inches).
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Gunthermann: Felix the cat 1920's tinplate windup, hand painted in black, white and yellow. Height 16 cm (6.25 inches). a rare survivor.
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Alps tinplate racing car, friction motor in working order, unusually with the windshield & the antennae intact and undamaged, marked 'Alps/Made in Japan' on chassis; circa 1960s. Length 21.5 cm (8.5 inches)
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'Atom 45' friction tinplate racing car with driver by Marusan, red, cream & pale blue livery, windshield, axles and four rubber tyres intact., marked 'Marusan/San(In Circle)/Made in Japan'. Circa 1950s. Length 21.5 cm (8.5 inches).
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Tin-plate lithographed table-top railway station with two clockwork driven trains rotating around the central building; a bell rings while they are in motion. Japan, circa 1950s. Dimensions: 16 x 16 cm (6.25 inches).
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Celluloid head drummer boy with lithographed tinplate body, clockwork mechanism and vertically mounted drum. By Wakimura, Japan, circa 1950.
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Vintage Gunthermann 'Poor Pete' tinplate wind-up lithographed toy which makes fun of a black boy being bitten on his behind by a small spotted dog. Poor Pete tries to run away but the dog won't let go! height 16.5 cm (6.5 inches).
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Lithographed tinplate Dutch person riding on a wheeled duck, marked 'Made in Japan'; very early. (see Kitahara & Shimizu, '1000 Tin Toys' page 279). Length 9 cm (3.5 inches).
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Clown playing cello, Germany, attributed to Gunthermann, the clown seated on painted tin drum with clockwork plink-plink music, cast metal cello, hand painted composition head, original clothes w/lace trimmed collar and clown's traditional garb, moves arms up and down as if playing the cello while turning head to audience. Height 30.5 cm (12 inches).
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Lehmann Na-Ob vintage donkey-cart and driver, tinplate lithographed wind-up toy with latest US patent dated Decirca 1913. Length 16 cm (6.25 inches).
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'X.Car' model 'X2' tin-plate wind-up car, marked 'Japan' with maker's cachet in oval alongside. Circa 1950. Length 14.5 cm (5.5 inches).
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'Autobus Mecanique a 6 Roues' tin-plate omnibus operating the Madelaine to Bastille route, made by J.de P (Jouets de Paris), complete with winding key and bus driver & original box showing the operating instructions on the inside lid. Circa 1920s. Length (of bus) 26 cm (10.3 inches); box 27 cm (10.5 inches).
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Kuramochi (Japan) wind-up1930s 4-door sedans, one a 1933 Ford, wind-up mechanism working but key missing, the other a mid-1930s Graham-Paige model complete with winding key, both 18 cm (7 inches) in length. (2 items)
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A clockwork tinplate 1938 Hudson 2-door coupe by Kosuge, Japan. Length 16.5 cm 6.5 inches). This example illustrated at p.118 'The Big Book of Tin Toy Cars' by Ron Smith & William C. Gallagher (Shiffer Publishing, pa., USA) 2004.
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Red wing tinplate lithgraphed bus; friction drive, with 'Over the Hill' destination; made by Marusan, Japan, circa 1930s. Length 13.5 cm (5.25 inches).
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Tin plate lithographed friction driven 'World' truck; Japanese circa 1940s with number plate T.1753, possibly by Marusan. Length 15 cm (6 inches).
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A 1920s Bing German tinplate Coupe with uniformed driver; integrated clockwork mechanism; pale blue chassis and black detailing; metal spoked wheels. Length 16.5 cm (6.5 inches).
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Tinplate windup four-door limousine, probably by Orobr, Germany; with two doors that open, spare wheel at rear. Length 15.5 cm (6.25 inches).
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Tinplate wind-up Ford Model-T sedan with driver by Bing, Germany 1920s; spare wheel at rear, number plates (19872) front and rear. Length 16 cm (6.25 inches).
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A wind-up pick-up truck by Modern Toys/Masudaya, circa 1930s. Length 22 cm (8.75 inches).
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Ives toys tinplate windup ocean steamer 'Chicago'; all original paint, parts and key, with the mechanism driving the propellor in great working order; circa 1920s. Length 27 cm (10.5 inches).
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Cabin cruiser river boat, made by Liberty Playthings Company of Niagara Falls, New York, circa 1920s with a wooden hull, a lithographed tinplate canopy and a wind-up clockwork motor with the tin lithographed driver still in place. Length 25.5 cm (10 inches).
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A tinplate windup town car or limousine by Johann Distler, Germany; with number plate 'J.D. 1602', original driver, Jdc logo on back above 'Made in Germany'; circa 1920s. Length 20 cm (8 inches).
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Lehmann's Autobus no. 590, Germany, circa 1925, tinplate double decker bus, lithographed in red, white and yellow, featuring driver and steering wheel, the spiral stairs lead to the roof fitted with four bench seats. Length 20 cm (8 inches).
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Bing (attributed) 'O' gauge railway station in painted or lithgraphed metal, with ornate entrance gate building plus canopied platform with double-facing seat; two operable doors, removable roof components. Width 27 cm (10.5 inches), height 19 cm (7.5 inches). Germany, circa 1930s.
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Charles Rossignol: Tow truck with integrated crane, lithographed tin in green and yellow highlights, mechanical, driver, two workers, 4 lithographed metal wheels and 2 spares all marked 'Super Sport C.R. 50X'; circa 1920s. Impressive. Length (as displayed): 40 cm (15.75 inches).
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Wind-up TippCo saloon tinplate lithographed with driver and electric (battery powered) headlights; Germany circa 1930s; with 'Tc 9481' numberplate. Length 23 cm (9 inches).
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Vintage German tinplate lithographed open tourer, probably by Fischer; with driver and two female passengers; clockwork mechanism, spoked metal wheels. Length 11.5 cm (4.5 inches).
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An early 20th century open touring car, lithographed tinplate, with a uniformed driver using a tiller for steering; German, possibly by Meier or Issmayer. Length 15 cm (6 inches).
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G & K brand (Germany) tin-plate lithographed open tourer with driver; wind-up mechanism.; number plate marked 'A.541'. Length 19 cm (7.5 inches).
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'Leaping Lena' tinplate lithographed wind-up Dizzie Lizzie novelty car by Strauss, New York, circa 1920s; the driver in place. Length 21 cm (8.25 inches).
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Atomic drive jet racer by Sonsco AAa, Japan; friction powered tinplate lithographed chassis and driver; rubber tyres, clear perspex windscreen. in original box. Length 21 cm (8.25 inches).
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Graffiti-covered honey Mooners four-door tinplate wind-up saloon with uniformed driver, by Marx (?) circa 1920s. 'I Love You - 4 Wheels No Brakes'. Spare wheel at rear. Length 18 cm (7 inches).
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Lehmann wind up chromolithographed 'Tut Tut' German wind up toy. Manufactured by the Ernest Lehmann Co. with the patent dated: U.S.A. May 12 1903. Length 17.5 cm (7 inches).
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Bandai battery operated Chevrolet Corvair Bertone with driver, the blue tinted canopy & rear window unusually without cracks, length 32 cm (12.5 inches), battery compartment marked 'Sign of (B) Quality/Made in Japan', length 32 cm (12.5 inches).
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Yonezawa (line Mar) lithographed tinplate robot with easel-back support frame which provides stability when robot is in motion, circa. Late 1950s, height 16½ cm (6.5 inches). 'X Car' wind-up tinplate car with female driver wearing a hat, marked 'Made in Occupied Japan' on the base, with damaged original box, circa 1940s, length (car)12 cm (4.8 inches), box 13 cm (5.25 inches)
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Playing dog tin and celluloid wind-up toy (with key) in original box with printed lid, by S.N.K. and marked 'Made in Occupied Japan', circa 1948. Box size: 9.25 x 9.25 cm (3.75 x 3.75 inches).
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'L'Autopatte' designed by Fernand Martin but made by by Georges Flersheim, one of his successors after 1912. with the original box. the orange vendor with hand-painted face; the wind-up mechanism drives the cart which, in turn, move the vendors feet. An award winning prize, as noted on the box lid. Box length 19 cm (7.5 inches). An example (without box) sold in January 2013 for US$6,600 after a battle resulting in 51 bids.
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'New An Excursion Motor Bus' wind-up made by Nomura (Japan, 'T.N.' trademark at the back), lithographed tinplate with passengers stood in both doorways and 'Dunlop Tyres' on each wheel, circa 1930s. Length 18 cm (7 inches).
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'G Men' sparkling pistol by Nomura (Japan), gum still sparkles, original box, with 'T.N.' trademark, is illustrated with a cowboy scene, circa 1950s, length 9 cm (3.5 inches).
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Japanese tinplate friction powered Sparkling rocket car No.54, by Bandai; in original box with complete top label. Length 19 cm (7.5 inches).
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Japanese tinplate friction powered race car No.7 in original box with full colourful top label. Chassis, driver and rubber wheels all in original condition; circa 1950s. Trademark 'T.M.' in diamond. Length 16 cm (6.25 inches).
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Charles Rossignol Trolley-Car, France, early tin lithographed electric street trolley, green body, black roof, interior key wind, platforms on each end. Length 21 cm (8.25 inches). Provenance: The Fred Castan collection, Bertoia Auctions, Sept. 2011, lot 937.
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'Firebird 55' race car with driver in original box; tinplate, lithographed with rubber wheels, friction powered; marked 'Japan'. Length 16.5 cm (6.5 inches).
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'Fire Stone' No.21 racer, lithographed tinplate friction driven car with driver and rubber tyres, by Yonezawa, Japan, circa 1960. Length 15 cm (6 inches).
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Atomic man tin-plate lithographed clockwork robot; 'Japan' on lower edge of back panel; circa 1948 original version in olive green. Height 12.5 cm (5 inches).
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Vintage table-top horse-racing gambling game, French (?) painted metal, with six horse spinning around a circular track. Diameter: 25 cm (10 inches).
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Two celluloid children attempting to remain upright on a swinging clockwork log; the frame in metal, the log tin lithographed. Each child with 'Japan' and a quartered circle logo on their backs. Unknown maker. Length 34 cm (13.5 inches).
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