Vintage 1950s tin plate toys set of 6
To include tiger wind up mechanical bulldozer all working probably made in Japan great collectors piece some age related wear reflected in price 15 cm long 10 cm wide 9 cm tall
A pick up truck could be a Chevrolet with tipper back and snow plough front probably made in Japan again all working 24 cm long 7 cm wide 6 cm height age related wear reflected in price
A telephone service truck could be a Chevrolet probably made in Japan all working 19 cm long 6 cm wide 7 cm height again age related wear reflected in the price
A police department car made in Japan great little push along car age related wear reflected in price 13 cm long 5 cm wide 3 cm tall
A trailer marked exclusive transport Corp again probably made in Japan age related wear reflected in price 12 cm long 4 cm wide 8 cm tall
A trailer marked exclusive diaries age related wear reflected in price 12 cm long 5 cm wide 6 cm height
A fantastic collection great displayed as a group some tin plate cars can make hundreds for one item you could restore them personally I live the aged look shows they have been loved
Tin toys have a long history, dating back to the 1830s and 1850s, and were a popular choice for children's toys until the 1950s and 1960s:
Origins
The Industrial Revolution made tin toys possible, and they were first produced in the United States in the early 1830s. Spring-activated tin toys originated in Germany in the 1850s.
Production
Germany was a major producer of tin toys, with notable companies including Bing, Fleischman, Lehmann, Gunthermann, and Marklin.
Popularity
The years from 1865 to 1895 are known as the "Golden Age of American Tin Toys".
Name
Penny toys were a popular name for tin toys in the United Kingdom, where they were sold for one penny.
Design
Tin toys were often miniatures, with painted surfaces that included excellent detail.
Types
Tin toys included mechanical scenes, dolls, furniture, cars, trains, planes, boats, and animals.
Decline
Tin toys lost popularity in the 1950s and 1960s as plastic became cheaper and safer.
Collection
Tin toys are highly collectible and can be found in museums around the world
Vintage 1950s tin plate toys set of 6
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