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Tin Penny Toy Bi-Plane Horn, Germany, circa 1910

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
Penny Toys were just that; toys made to sell for a penny or very inexpensively. This particular toy was manufactured in Germany (probably Nuremberg) for the American market, circa 1910; about the same time bi-planes were introduced in America by the Wright brothers. Penny toys were made for the working class families providing an affordable play item. These miniature toys are highly sought after by toy collectors, because of their having surprisingly fine detail and scale, in addition to being fairly well made. This toy is made out of tin and is all original, including the paint and the propeller. It is hand painted, with blue to the wings and red to the fuselage. Remnants of gold paint remain on the horn, which is remarkable since the horn was also used as a handle to twirl the plane around in a circle and make a loud noise, created by the ratchet construction (see image). The horn still works, to further the noisiness of this toy! A fun toy.

Dimensions: 3 1/2" long x 3 1/4" wide x 1 1/2" high (bi-plane); with horn 4 3/4" high.

More Information

Origin:	Germany
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Tin, Hand-Painted.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	580956

Dimensions

W.	3.25 in;	H.	4.75 in;	D.	3.5 in;
W.	8.26 cm;	H.	12.07 cm;	D.	8.89 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.