Tin Toys Wind-up Vintage Mechanical Collectible Kid Adult Men Women Novelty Gift

Tin Toy Wind-up or Mechanical Collectibles Vintage/Retro Style Collection x 1 each

Make your selection of these hand-made European collectibles from the drop down  - Choose from Coupe Car, Tram, European Gendarme on Bike, Carp eating fish, Merry-go-round or a Vintage Pullman Train

 If you grew up with your Grandpa or Grandma showing you one of their own treasured tin toys from their childhood, you probably have some wonderful memories playing or watching these toys in action. Look carefully at the colourful lithographics on each toy. They are all so detailed beautifully made from a single plate of tin and brought to life by a master craftsman!! Now you can bring these unique and novel toys to life using the wind-up key or clockwork mechanism which comes with each toy.

A beautiful selection of collectable tin toys which are unusual and reminiscent of a vintage era early 1900's, 1930′s or 1940′s which represent a bygone time when children had far fewer toys to play with and were supervised in their homes.

This exclusive vintage tin toys collection is sold individually. Each piece is unique because it is individually crafted by experienced tin craftsmen in Leipzig and the Czech Republic and imported to Australia. Made to high standards typical of European makers, these toys can be treasured by both kids and adults alike.

Do you have an appreciation of the finer things in life? Perhaps then,  they are for a collector like you.  You’ll enjoy a small pleasure every time you use it!

Main Features:

*Printed Lithography on each item. These are Hand Made and due to the nature of the material (tin) may have slight paint scuffs or scratches in areas and this is the nature of all tin toys and are not considered “defects”.

*Tin Toy Wind-up or Mechanical Collectibles Vintage/Retro Style Collection is ideal for hobbyists, tin toy collectors and as presents for adults — great gift for Christmas!

*All items come in vintage/retro printed boxes. Sure to be a hit with your loves ones especially if they are hobbyists or collectors of antiques and vintage items. Many items are not re-created and have short "runs" so grab them while you can !!

Individual Tin Toy Collectable Items available for sale here are:

Tramcars, Tricycles, Whale eating fish, Dusseldorf cyclist, Aero Joy Ride Merry Go-Round, Walking Crocodile, and a Pullman Steam Train with carriages. Great fathers day gifts!

1. San Franscisco tram
Although this is a simple body shape, the printed detail is fine and makes the toy quite authentic. Clockwork motor driven and packaged in a colour-printed box. An old tramcar, long out of production has returned to tin toy collectors. Good, reliable mechanism.

2.Paya Replica 1923 Coupe Limousine with Driver
This is a collectors vintage Tinplate clockwork Landaulet car based on original examples dating back from 1902 when tinsmith Rafael Paya began making toys. Made of tin plat with wind-up motor and comes with key. Boxed.

Size: 18.5 x 7.5 x 8 cm

3. Motor tricycle with lady passenger

This tin motorcycle with side car is a beautiful vintage clockwork tin toy which is rarer to find. It shows a gendarme or policeman escorting an elderly passenger who is seated in the side car with a cat. This vehicle was popular for people with mobility problems. Very finely printed and formed meticulously. Chain and clockwork driven. Approximately 16 cm long.

4. Carp eating fish toy

Originally Japanese, this unique toy is a golden carp (referred to as a whale on the box) gobbling up a much smaller fish. When the smaller fish is pulled back and the line left to go taut, the carp will follow the small fish very determinedly until it swallows it completely. Great to watch and fun for all. All tin with pull back cable action approximately 15cm long.

5. PULLMAN STEAM TRAIN TENDER & CARRIAGE (3 Pcs)

This Tin toy is a replica of the Pullman Steam TrainTender and Passenger carriages which once were the heights of luxury especially in Britain and the commonwealth nation. It is a very desirable clockwork collectible for adults.Reminiscent of
Tri-ang Railways (post world war II) or Hornby trains. Hornby Railways is a British model railway brand whose roots date back to 1901, when founder Frank Hornby received a patent for his Meccano construction toy. The first clockwork train was produced in 1920.

The first Pullman Railway Coach to enter service in the UK was in 1874, after an assembly of imports from the US, in an operation pioneered by the Midland Railway, working with George Pullman’s Chicago company.Pullman trains offered more luxurious accommodation than ordinary mainline trains. They were mainly locomotive-hauled trains with a brown and cream livery and named carriages which continues to the present day. The Pullman cars have been very popular on preserved railways and museums around Britain.

Overall length 36 cm. Has brass work detail on the engine. Only 2 available of this beautiful vintage steam train. Comes in vintage look box.

6. Tin toy aeroplanes 'Joy ride' (Merry-go-round)

Take a joy ride with this new vintage carnival mechanical toy. Features three WW1 Fighter planes spinning around the central tower. Sturdy with a small lever mechanism which gets the aeroplanes spinning. Goes quite fast, very enjoyable. Detail on fighter planes is also good.

7. Fast Moving Crocodile/Alligator

This fast moving and walking Crocodile is a tin toy approximately 24 cms long. Mechanical fast walking action, with opening and snapping jaws! Loads of fun as the croc gets into action with its opening and shutting jaws trying to take a bite of you. Better be quick to get away from its path! Will keep you laughing.

IMPORTANT DEAR CUSTOMERS:

Due to these being classified as collectibles they require proper handling and care. Please inform within 3 days of receipt if item is defective or we cannot take them back. Please note all items are checked prior to despatch to ensure they are fully working and come individually boxed.

Not intended as toys for young children below 6 years unless with parental supervision. They are great for adult collectors of tin toys. Your father, husband or grandfather or yourself if you loved them when you were a little child!!

Great for gifting for special occasions or adding to your retro vintage collection!