Vario - Tin toy - China
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Vario tinplate mechanical toy lot comprising eight lithographed wind-up and friction figures from late 20th‑century China, in very good condition with no manual or box.
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Magnificent collection lot consisting of 8 lithographed tinplate mechanical toys in full color. The set brings together an appealing variety of classic wind-up and friction figures, ideal for collectors of nostalgic toys and retro tinware. These pieces faithfully recreate the iconic designs of mid-20th-century toys.
Details of Included Pieces:
- Medieval Knight on Horse: Wind-up figure with articulated rider and lithographed shield (Cross of Saint George).
- Panda Drummer Bear: Classic wind-up automaton that simulates playing the drum on a decorated platform.
- Motorcycle with Sidecar: Three-wheeled vehicle with rider and passenger wearing period helmets.
- Lone Motorcyclist: Classic figure on a vintage racing motorcycle in red and blue.
- Mechanical Crocodile: Creeping figure with hidden wheels and lithographed green body.
- T1 Camper Van: Small compact vehicle in blue and white tones with friction/wind-up mechanism.
- Rooster: Auxiliary figure with bright colors on a raised structure.
- Drummer Soldier: Classic wind-up automaton that imitates playing the drum and walking.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Tinplate / lithographed sheet metal.
Mechanism: Mechanical operation (wind-up / friction). Some include tabs for fixed keys.
Era / Origin: Late 20th century (1980s–2000s).
Asian manufacturing (MS series / Shanghai factories).
Condition: Good cosmetic condition with bright lithography and very well preserved. The pieces have been displayed as showroom items.
Wear: Show minimal signs of use, slight surface marks from storage and the passage of time on the metal, which gives them a nice vintage patina (see detailed images to verify actual condition).
Accessories: Sold as shown in the photographs
No original boxes.
Magnificent collection lot consisting of 8 lithographed tinplate mechanical toys in full color. The set brings together an appealing variety of classic wind-up and friction figures, ideal for collectors of nostalgic toys and retro tinware. These pieces faithfully recreate the iconic designs of mid-20th-century toys.
Details of Included Pieces:
- Medieval Knight on Horse: Wind-up figure with articulated rider and lithographed shield (Cross of Saint George).
- Panda Drummer Bear: Classic wind-up automaton that simulates playing the drum on a decorated platform.
- Motorcycle with Sidecar: Three-wheeled vehicle with rider and passenger wearing period helmets.
- Lone Motorcyclist: Classic figure on a vintage racing motorcycle in red and blue.
- Mechanical Crocodile: Creeping figure with hidden wheels and lithographed green body.
- T1 Camper Van: Small compact vehicle in blue and white tones with friction/wind-up mechanism.
- Rooster: Auxiliary figure with bright colors on a raised structure.
- Drummer Soldier: Classic wind-up automaton that imitates playing the drum and walking.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Tinplate / lithographed sheet metal.
Mechanism: Mechanical operation (wind-up / friction). Some include tabs for fixed keys.
Era / Origin: Late 20th century (1980s–2000s).
Asian manufacturing (MS series / Shanghai factories).
Condition: Good cosmetic condition with bright lithography and very well preserved. The pieces have been displayed as showroom items.
Wear: Show minimal signs of use, slight surface marks from storage and the passage of time on the metal, which gives them a nice vintage patina (see detailed images to verify actual condition).
Accessories: Sold as shown in the photographs
No original boxes.
Details
Era
After 2000
Brand
Vario
Country of origin
China
Condition
Very good
Packaging
without manual without box
Material
Tin
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