Showrooms

B-52 Tin Toy Wind-Up Airplane, Japan, Circa 1950s

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Excellent and all original condition tinplate lithographed and hand painted all tin toy airplane "Made in Japan". Simulates a B-52 American bomber with "USAF" (United States Air Force) litho on the wing along with other markings, including pair of pilots appearing through window on both sides. A machine gun sticks out of the front window. It is a single prop plane with two wheels under the fuselage and a metal tab to the rear under the tail wings. It is "motorized" by gently winding up the keywind pin on the side of the fuselage (key included); upon release the plane lurches forward and then turns to the left and then straightens out again. The machine gun appears to fire as the propeller rotates. In almost perfect condition and operates well. The toy is not have a manufacturing mark other than "Made in Japan" under the fuselage, but it was obviously made for the American market.

Dimensions: 7 1/2" wide x 6 3/4" long x 2 3/4" high

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Tin Lithograph
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1950's
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	232158

Dimensions

W.	7.5 in;	H.	2.75 in;	D.	6.75 in;
W.	19.05 cm;	H.	6.99 cm;	D.	17.15 cm;

Message from Seller:

Clive Devenish Antiques has been specializing in antique mechanical banks, toys, decorative arts, and 18th and 19th century furniture for over 40 years. For more information, contact 510.414.4545 or email clivedevenishantiques@comcast.net.

Sold