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Yonezawa Tin Friction B-36 Convair Airplane.Japan, 50s
Description:YONEZAWA B~36 CONVAIR!!From Yonezawa, Japan...this is the B~36 Convair!I believe this very cool airplane dates to the 1950s.This is quite large...the length from front to back is 19".The wingspan is 26"!!This is a friction plane...and all of the propellers turn as the back wheels roll!I have provided a ton of photos for you to see both the detail and condition of this highly sought-after toy.For the most part...the condition of the litho is great, and there are no really serious issues that I can see.You will certainly want to add this vintage Yonezawa B-36 Convair to your collection! I often receive additional information and/or questions about my items so be sure to check back as I add any new information to the auction page, thanks! And...I do combine multiple wins for shipping! Never a "reserve", enjoy! High bidder pays shipping and insurance. Local Pick-Ups are welcome! Good Luck and Thanks for looking in!It Has Become Neccessary To State....Unless my description states, sold-as-is , you have my Guarantee Of Satisfaction! This guarantee offers your full purchase price refunded if you are dissatisfied for any reason with your item! I do not refund any shipping costs! Most of my auction items are used or vintage, so I rarely have info of origin (If I suggest an item s age, it is a guess with no intent to mislead). All items are curre ...
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Original circa 1879-1890 s cast iron toy figural balancing candy scale. The toy is marked in the casting under the bottom Patd April 8 1879 . An amazing & wonderful iron toy figural scale featuring a young boy riding in the center, a young girl at one end, & a basket weave designed cup at the other end. The kids sit on tree limbs. Each side of the base has a hat & school books cast into the design like the kids have dropped them on the ground. Also, there are leaves & vines & other ornate designs on the base.This toy was intended to function as a candy & coins toy balance scale. You would place jelly beans or other candy in the basket weave designed cup on the one end. Then you would place coins in the basket of the little girl on the other end. Then you would try to achieve a balance between the coins & the candy.This toy was probably made by the J. & E. Stevens Toy Co. of Cromwell, Conn. But, we are not entirely certain. The reason that we are guessing J. & E. Stevens was the maker is that the design work looks very much like it could have come out of the workshop of Charles A. Bailey.There is certainly a good chance that the toy was designed by Charles A. Bailey the great master designer of many mechanical banks & toys as the design of the toy looks indicative of his very detailed work. The toy measures 9 3/4 long by 4 7/16 tall by 4 7/16 wide.The example that we are offering here is in very pleasing original condition. There are just two tiny points of little consequ ...
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