Gescha - Tin toy - Express-Boy - 1950-1960 - West Germany
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The Gescha Express-Boy is a tin clockwork toy from West Germany in the 1950s, supplied with its winding key and opened original packaging.
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Gescha - Sheet-metal toy 'Express-Boy' / 'Suitcase-Boy' with Original Packaging & Key – 1950s
For sale is a genuine classic of German tin toys: the legendary 'Express-Boy' (Suitcase-Boy) from the traditional company Gescha (Gebrüder Schmid, Nuremberg) from the 1950s.
Condition & Function:
• Tested & fully functional: The mechanical clockwork runs briskly and faultlessly. The hotel page performs the characteristic movement – it pushes the suitcase along and hops onto it at regular intervals.
• Visual condition: Excellent, vividly colored original lithography on the suitcase with detailed period travel stickers (including KLM, Rome). The figure shows only minimal, age-related signs.
• Accessories: The original wind-up key is included.
• Original packaging (OVP): The original cardboard box is present and bears the Gescha logo as well as the inscription 'Express-Boy' and 'Made in Western Germany'. The box is in very nice, sturdy condition with slight signs of aging (see photos).
Details:
• Manufacturer: Gescha (Gebrüder Schmid), Nuremberg
• Material: Lithographed tin, clockwork drive
• Origin: Made in Western Germany
• Suitcase dimensions: approx. 6.5 cm x 9 cm
A beautiful collectible in this rare complete condition (function + OVP + key) – perfect for any discerning tin toy collection!
Gescha - Sheet-metal toy 'Express-Boy' / 'Suitcase-Boy' with Original Packaging & Key – 1950s
For sale is a genuine classic of German tin toys: the legendary 'Express-Boy' (Suitcase-Boy) from the traditional company Gescha (Gebrüder Schmid, Nuremberg) from the 1950s.
Condition & Function:
• Tested & fully functional: The mechanical clockwork runs briskly and faultlessly. The hotel page performs the characteristic movement – it pushes the suitcase along and hops onto it at regular intervals.
• Visual condition: Excellent, vividly colored original lithography on the suitcase with detailed period travel stickers (including KLM, Rome). The figure shows only minimal, age-related signs.
• Accessories: The original wind-up key is included.
• Original packaging (OVP): The original cardboard box is present and bears the Gescha logo as well as the inscription 'Express-Boy' and 'Made in Western Germany'. The box is in very nice, sturdy condition with slight signs of aging (see photos).
Details:
• Manufacturer: Gescha (Gebrüder Schmid), Nuremberg
• Material: Lithographed tin, clockwork drive
• Origin: Made in Western Germany
• Suitcase dimensions: approx. 6.5 cm x 9 cm
A beautiful collectible in this rare complete condition (function + OVP + key) – perfect for any discerning tin toy collection!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Gescha
Model/name
Express-Boy
Period
1950-1960
Country of origin
West Germany
Condition
Mint
Packaging
in undamaged open original Box
Material
Tin
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