Play me (Spagna) / Hong Kong / Made in China - Pencil sharpener (65) - Miniature Vintage

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A lot of 65 vintage die-cast metal pencil sharpeners and miniatures in assorted designs, including one Spanish Play Me piece, 10 marked Made in Hong Kong and around 54 made in China or unmarked.

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Important Collection of 65 Vintage Die-Cast Metal Pencil Sharpeners and Miniatures (made from a heavy, non-magnetic metal alloy (Die-Cast / Zamak) with the original bronzed finish and patina from the period (a magnet does not stick to the bodies of the miniatures).

The lot offers an exceptional variety of decorative, desk and historical subjects:

Transportation and Flight: Biplanes, four-engine aircraft, helicopter, tanks, cannons, ships, a steam launch, vintage cars, London cab, bicycles, motorcycles, locomotive with carriage and horse-drawn carriages.

Decorative Objects and Music: Grand pianos, upright piano, cellos, trumpet, saxophone, gramophones, vintage stoves, sewing machines, coffee machine, antique telephones, cash registers, slot machines, wall/clocks with cuckoo and lanterns.

Curiosities and Architecture: Globes with colored details, Eiffel Tower, bell and vintage mailbox.

Lot Composition:

1 Original Spanish Piece: Vintage stove marked on the bottom "Play Me - Fdo. en España / Made in Spain - Ref. 972".

10 Vintage Hong Kong Pieces: Marked "Made in Hong Kong", dating from the '70s/'80s (including globe, antique telephone, cello, cash register, lantern).

~54 Made in China Pieces / and a few Unmarked ones: A wide selection of vintage reproductions and themed variants.

Condition:
Overall, the items are in good vintage condition with their original patina. As this is a large, used collection, some pieces may show typical signs of age, oxidation/patina or small defects/missing parts (please view the many detailed photos, which show the exact condition of each individual piece).

Important Collection of 65 Vintage Die-Cast Metal Pencil Sharpeners and Miniatures (made from a heavy, non-magnetic metal alloy (Die-Cast / Zamak) with the original bronzed finish and patina from the period (a magnet does not stick to the bodies of the miniatures).

The lot offers an exceptional variety of decorative, desk and historical subjects:

Transportation and Flight: Biplanes, four-engine aircraft, helicopter, tanks, cannons, ships, a steam launch, vintage cars, London cab, bicycles, motorcycles, locomotive with carriage and horse-drawn carriages.

Decorative Objects and Music: Grand pianos, upright piano, cellos, trumpet, saxophone, gramophones, vintage stoves, sewing machines, coffee machine, antique telephones, cash registers, slot machines, wall/clocks with cuckoo and lanterns.

Curiosities and Architecture: Globes with colored details, Eiffel Tower, bell and vintage mailbox.

Lot Composition:

1 Original Spanish Piece: Vintage stove marked on the bottom "Play Me - Fdo. en España / Made in Spain - Ref. 972".

10 Vintage Hong Kong Pieces: Marked "Made in Hong Kong", dating from the '70s/'80s (including globe, antique telephone, cello, cash register, lantern).

~54 Made in China Pieces / and a few Unmarked ones: A wide selection of vintage reproductions and themed variants.

Condition:
Overall, the items are in good vintage condition with their original patina. As this is a large, used collection, some pieces may show typical signs of age, oxidation/patina or small defects/missing parts (please view the many detailed photos, which show the exact condition of each individual piece).

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Play me (Spagna) / Hong Kong / Made in China
Number of objects
65
Country of Origin
China, Spain
Material
Die-cast metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1990-1999, 1970-1980, 1980-1990
Title additional information
Miniature Vintage
ItalyVerified
Private

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