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TIN CLOCKWORK TOYS FOR COLLECTORS
WARNING. The tinplate toys on this page are not children's playthings and do not comply with Toy Safety legislation.
CHINA
Nowadays more clockwork tin toys are made in China than anywhere else. Very few, if
any, are original concepts, and many are indisputable copies of European or
Japanese originals. They are still comparatively cheap, although prices are now
beginning to rise. Some of the early ones are not particularly well finished.
This doesn't detract from their collectability, in fact is part of their charm:
we mention it only to warn those who would find the occasional scratch or paint
blemish unacceptable. Certainly Chinese toys should not be overlooked: some of
their movements are extraordinarily ingenious.
CLOCKWORK FIRE ENGINE
Bumper contact makes the bell ring and the ladder slowly rise. The motor creates a loud siren-like whine. Finish often imperfect, but an interesting mechanism, approx. 7" in length.
XXXX-TX338
THE
WHALE AND FISH
When the fish is pulled from the mouth of the "Whale" (which is in
fact more of a Giant Goldfish than anything else) to the extent of the almost
invisible thread and released on a smooth surface, the Whale appears to chase,
catch and gobble it up. Particularly entertaining as the small fish rarely runs
in a straight line. XXXX-TX284
'MEXICAN'
CLOCKWORK HORSE AND CART
The Zebra gallops in erratic circles, throwing the driver about in the seat of his cart. A copy of an old Lehman design. Clockwork, 21cm. XXXX-TX285
TINPLATE
SEAL
The welcome return of a popular line which has been unavailable for some time. As the seal runs in a circle, the ball and propeller revolve. Clockwork, 15cm.
XXXX-TX293
TINPLATE
BUG
FAMILY
As the line proceeds in a large circle, drawn by the parent, the babies spin round and round as the result of an ingenious cogged plate turned by their wheels. Clockwork, 30cm.
XXXX-TX299
CLOCKWORK
PLODDING
SNAIL
Rare, maybe unique, low-geared motor produces a slow and ponderous action with body rocking gently from side to side and antennae shaking. Clockwork, 8cm tall.
XXXX-TX302
CHINESE
'E-TYPE'
High quality friction drive car. Robust and detailed. 30cm in length.
XXXX-TX327
CLOCKWORK
KANGAROO
Jumps as expected of a Kangaroo. Clockwork, 15cm.
XXXX-TX312
MONKEY
ON TRIKE
(left)
Runs in a circle. Clockwork, 19cm.
XXXX-TX316
ICE CREAM VENDOR
(right)
Legs pedal furiously as he goes. Soft rubber-like head. Clockwork, 10cm.
XXXX-TX366
ROLLING
BUTTERFLY
All metal except wheels and antennae. Its wings flap up and down as it moves, stopping from time to time to perform backwards somersaults. Clockwork with 18cm wings.
XXXX-TX294
Tin Toys From China
Tin Toys From Europe
Tinplate collectors model toys from Germany,
Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Russia.
An outline of the range from Paya of Spain.
Tinplate clockwork toys from India, Japan, Korea,
and USA.
* New range of Indian Pop-Pop Boats now available *
Tin
Toys From Paya
Tin
Toys From Other Countries
