Einfalt Technofix - Tin toy - ZEPPELIN bateau - 1930-1940 - Germany

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ZEPPELIN bateau, a metal lithographed wind‑up toy from Germany dating to about 1932 by Einfalt Technofix of Nuremberg, model Universal Zeppelin no. 214, 28.5 cm long, in very good original condition with patina, mechanism functional and rear propeller intact, box not included and key not supplied.

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ZEPPELIN MECHANICAL IN LITHOGRAPHED TIN
EINFALT – NÜRNBERG – circa 1932

Rare and superb old German tin lithographed toy depicting a Zeppelin airship, manufactured around 1932 by Gebrüder Einfalt Blechspielwarenfabrik, Nuremberg (future Technofix).

Model « Universal Zeppelin » referenced under no. 214 in the brand's catalog.

This remarkable wind-up mechanical toy can be used as an airship or a rolling vehicle. It retains its original functional mechanism as well as its rear propeller. The lithographed interior is particularly decorative and well preserved.

Dimensions :
Length : 28.5 cm

Condition :
Very good original overall condition with attractive patina.
Wear and oxidation marks consistent with age.
Mechanical mechanism functional.
Key not supplied.

Authentic item, not restored.

ZEPPELIN MECHANICAL IN LITHOGRAPHED TIN
EINFALT – NÜRNBERG – circa 1932

Rare and superb old German tin lithographed toy depicting a Zeppelin airship, manufactured around 1932 by Gebrüder Einfalt Blechspielwarenfabrik, Nuremberg (future Technofix).

Model « Universal Zeppelin » referenced under no. 214 in the brand's catalog.

This remarkable wind-up mechanical toy can be used as an airship or a rolling vehicle. It retains its original functional mechanism as well as its rear propeller. The lithographed interior is particularly decorative and well preserved.

Dimensions :
Length : 28.5 cm

Condition :
Very good original overall condition with attractive patina.
Wear and oxidation marks consistent with age.
Mechanical mechanism functional.
Key not supplied.

Authentic item, not restored.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Einfalt Technofix
Model/name
ZEPPELIN bateau
Period
1930-1940
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Metal
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Objects sold
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