RARE AND UNUSUAL EARLY AMERICAN TIN BALANCE TOY.

RARE AND UNUSUAL EARLY AMERICAN TIN BALANCE TOY. Recently discovered in a New England attic, this most unusual form for a balance toy depicts a seesaw with a gentleman on one end and a lady with child on the other. Lead acorn weight on underside keeps toy in balance. Unusual base of toy is scalloped tin with a hooped center support and a stylized plank upon which figures are seated. Certainly an exceedingly rare and unknown example of an early American toy, likely from the 1870s-80s. To this date, only one other known example has surfaced. A rare opportunity to obtain an aesthetically pleasing early American tin toy. SIZE: 9-1/2″ l. CONDITION: Toy appears to be complete and in as-found condition. Possible aged solder repair to lady’s foot. The see-saw plank has some bends and warping. Overall paint is good with uniform wear and paint loss. 1-12936 (4,500-8,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - June 2013

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
	3131	$0.00	RARE AND UNUSUAL EARLY AMERICAN TIN BALANCE TOY. Recently discovered in a New England attic, this most unusual form for a balance toy depicts a seesaw with a gentleman on one end and a lady with child on the other. Lead acorn weight on underside keeps toy in balance. Unusual base of toy is scalloped tin with a hooped center support and a stylized plank upon which figures are seated. Certainly an exceedingly rare and unknown example of an early American toy, likely from the 1870s-80s. To this date, only one other known example has surfaced. A rare opportunity to obtain an aesthetically pleasing early American tin toy. SIZE: 9-1/2″ l. CONDITION: Toy appears to be complete and in as-found condition. Possible aged solder repair to lady’s foot. The see-saw plank has some bends and warping. Overall paint is good with uniform wear and paint loss. 1-12936 (4,500-8,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - June 2013 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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