Image Lot Price Description

3439
$592.50

LOT OF TWO TIN WINDUP TOYS.

1) Jeannette Auto Race in original box. Manufactured by Jeannette Toy & Novelty Co., Penn. USA. A relatively rare pre-war mechanical toy showing cast iron racers running in circular motion around tin lithographed race track. Toy includes original catalog sheet showing other Jeannette toys available. 2) George Washington bridge by Fritz Bueschel, NJ, USA. Another relatively scarce key wind tin windup toy with marked Greyhound bus crossing the George Washington bridge. Lithography below bridge shows early planes and steam ships. Cars depicted on roadways appear to be 1930s. SIZE: Bridge is 25″ l. CONDITION: Key wind motor on bridge toy is working, band on pulley system needs adjustment – bus does not move. Otherwise desirable toy lot is clean and bright. 1-13725 (400-700) – Lot 3439


Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2014
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