Shanghai China - Tin toy - MF-994 - 1950-1960 - China
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The Shanghai China MF-994 tin forklift was made in China in the 1950s–1960s and comes with its original box.
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Description:
For the collector of rare antique tin toy vehicles: An absolutely top-condition China MF-994 Fork Lift Truck (forklift) from the golden age of Chinese tin toy production in Shanghai (circa 1955-1960). This concerns a guaranteed example from the very first series, recognizable by the traditional (complex) Chinese characters on the packaging and the early factory code '549'. This model is exceedingly scarce in this untouched condition and with the original packaging included.
Condition of the toy:
• Visual: Mint to Near Mint. The lithography and lacquer are unusually fresh, bright, and glossy. No notable scratches, stains, or corrosion. Fragile parts such as the plastic steering wheel, the levers, and the metal chain of the lift mast are 100% original and intact.
• Mechanical: 100% Perfect working. The friction mechanism (Friction / MF) runs smoothly. The mechanical lifting system (lifting fork) functions flawlessly via the red original lever on the side.
Condition of the box:
• In beautiful, authentic vintage condition with very sharp prints.
• The cardboard has retained its original stiffness.
• Only minimal signs of aging (see photos), which is unique for a cardboard packaging of about 65 years old.
Specifications:
• Model: MF-994 (Yale Fork Lift Truck)
• Country of manufacture: China (Shanghai export)
• Period: 1950s / early 1960s
• Drive: Friction (rolling) + manual winding mechanism (lifting)
• Dimensions: approx. 23 cm long
Please look carefully at the photos for an accurate impression. The lot will be packed very carefully and shipped with tracking.
Attention!!! See the last photo, this was the original Fork Lift Truck (forklift) in Shanghai at that time.
Description:
For the collector of rare antique tin toy vehicles: An absolutely top-condition China MF-994 Fork Lift Truck (forklift) from the golden age of Chinese tin toy production in Shanghai (circa 1955-1960). This concerns a guaranteed example from the very first series, recognizable by the traditional (complex) Chinese characters on the packaging and the early factory code '549'. This model is exceedingly scarce in this untouched condition and with the original packaging included.
Condition of the toy:
• Visual: Mint to Near Mint. The lithography and lacquer are unusually fresh, bright, and glossy. No notable scratches, stains, or corrosion. Fragile parts such as the plastic steering wheel, the levers, and the metal chain of the lift mast are 100% original and intact.
• Mechanical: 100% Perfect working. The friction mechanism (Friction / MF) runs smoothly. The mechanical lifting system (lifting fork) functions flawlessly via the red original lever on the side.
Condition of the box:
• In beautiful, authentic vintage condition with very sharp prints.
• The cardboard has retained its original stiffness.
• Only minimal signs of aging (see photos), which is unique for a cardboard packaging of about 65 years old.
Specifications:
• Model: MF-994 (Yale Fork Lift Truck)
• Country of manufacture: China (Shanghai export)
• Period: 1950s / early 1960s
• Drive: Friction (rolling) + manual winding mechanism (lifting)
• Dimensions: approx. 23 cm long
Please look carefully at the photos for an accurate impression. The lot will be packed very carefully and shipped with tracking.
Attention!!! See the last photo, this was the original Fork Lift Truck (forklift) in Shanghai at that time.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Shanghai China
Model/name
MF-994
Period
1950-1960
Country of origin
China
Condition
Very good
Packaging
with original box
Material
Tin
Width
23 cm
Height
14 cm
Depth
8 cm
