Arnold - Tin toy - Bateau Chris-Craft #1925 & Modern Toys Western Special Locomotive #3230 - 1950-1960 - France

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This 1950s–1960s lot comprises two lithographed tin toys: an Arnold Chris-Craft boat, reference 1925, and a Modern Toys Western Special locomotive, number 3230, each with its original illustrated box.

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Description from the seller

Magnificent lot of two antique collectible lithographed tin toys, with their richly illustrated original boxes.

Western Special locomotive No. 3230 – Modern Toys (MT), made in Japan, 1950s–1960s. A superb model with bright colors and numerous carefully represented details. Accompanied by its original box with magnificent period illustrations. The box shows signs of age, worn corners, and a few small tears.

Chris-Craft Arnold boat – Reference 1925, made in France. Very beautiful antique model with colors especially well preserved, including its figure, windshield, and illustrated original box. Some light signs of use and age.

Two beautiful collectible pieces, particularly decorative, bearing witness to the charm of antique toys.

Toys sourced from an attic, untested. Their functioning is not guaranteed.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow you to assess their condition.

Magnificent lot of two antique collectible lithographed tin toys, with their richly illustrated original boxes.

Western Special locomotive No. 3230 – Modern Toys (MT), made in Japan, 1950s–1960s. A superb model with bright colors and numerous carefully represented details. Accompanied by its original box with magnificent period illustrations. The box shows signs of age, worn corners, and a few small tears.

Chris-Craft Arnold boat – Reference 1925, made in France. Very beautiful antique model with colors especially well preserved, including its figure, windshield, and illustrated original box. Some light signs of use and age.

Two beautiful collectible pieces, particularly decorative, bearing witness to the charm of antique toys.

Toys sourced from an attic, untested. Their functioning is not guaranteed.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow you to assess their condition.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Arnold
Model/name
Bateau Chris-Craft #1925 & Modern Toys Western Special Locomotive #3230
Period
1950-1960
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good
Packaging
with original box
Material
Tin
FranceVerified
34
Objects sold
100%
Private

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