BOXED FRENCH FIRE BRIGADE TOY W/ KiCo FIRE ENGINE.

A charming french toy contained within its original colorful box. The initials W.P. & S. Excelsior Toys, is the probable manufacturer or distributor of this child’s toy. Four painted hollow tin french fireman, each holding different piece of fire apparatus in their hand and the hand-drawn hand painted, fire pumper would have made this a charming toy for a young boy to entertain himself. This toy still has the original rubber hose and nozzle in tact. Circa early part of the 20th Century this toy has many years of shelf dust, but overall is in very good plus overall condition. The penny toy sized fire engine has a clockwork mechanism contained with in, and when wound it would race along the floor. Very fine litho with nickel plated running boards and fenders along with other nickel plated accoutrements. The driver and four fireman further add to the appeal of this toy. SIZE: Box size approx 8″, 6-1/4 x 2-1/2 deep. Fire engine approx 4-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Carol and Jerry Soling. CONDITION: As stated above. Box lid has aged taping to flap lids. Fire Engine overall very fine plus. Needs a slight dusting/cleaning. 1-14763 (600-800) – Lot 1129

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1129	$2,593.50	BOXED FRENCH FIRE BRIGADE TOY W/ KiCo FIRE ENGINE. A charming french toy contained within its original colorful box. The initials W.P. & S. Excelsior Toys, is the probable manufacturer or distributor of this child’s toy. Four painted hollow tin french fireman, each holding different piece of fire apparatus in their hand and the hand-drawn hand painted, fire pumper would have made this a charming toy for a young boy to entertain himself. This toy still has the original rubber hose and nozzle in tact. Circa early part of the 20th Century this toy has many years of shelf dust, but overall is in very good plus overall condition. The penny toy sized fire engine has a clockwork mechanism contained with in, and when wound it would race along the floor. Very fine litho with nickel plated running boards and fenders along with other nickel plated accoutrements. The driver and four fireman further add to the appeal of this toy. SIZE: Box size approx 8″, 6-1/4 x 2-1/2 deep. Fire engine approx 4-1/2″. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Carol and Jerry Soling. CONDITION: As stated above. Box lid has aged taping to flap lids. Fire Engine overall very fine plus. Needs a slight dusting/cleaning. 1-14763 (600-800) – Lot 1129 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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BOXED FRENCH FIRE BRIGADE TOY W/ KiCo FIRE ENGINE.