Marchesini AMB - Tin toy - Supermarket - 1960-1970 - Italy
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Marchesini AMB’s Italian tin “Supermarket” toy from 1960–1970 measures 53 × 24 × 24 cm and includes display stands, shopping baskets, a shelf, a metal trolley, 32 product boxes and two tins.
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Splendid original toy from the 1960s titled "Supermarket" produced by Marchesini AMB
The toy consists of:
A) An oil-can (tin) setting with writings and advertising of Italian products of the era (53x24x24 cm);
B) Nine plastic and metal product display pallets;
C) Nine plastic shopping baskets. 1 with handle;
D) a tin and plexiglass shelving to display products;
E) a metal shopping trolley/cart;
F) Thirty-two cardboard boxes depicting Italian flagship products sold in the 1960s (including brands such as Talmone, Knorr, Dixan, etc...);
G) 2 tin jars of supermarket products. One with a plastic lid, the other without.
The items are in good condition considering their age. Some scratches and slight fading due to use are visible on the metal parts; some cardboard boxes show dents, slightly damaged paper, pen marks, etc... Other minor signs of time and use of the toy emerge from the numerous photographs.
Excellent item for those who collect vintage toys as well as for those who collect advertising graphics.
Images are an integral part of the description.
Splendid original toy from the 1960s titled "Supermarket" produced by Marchesini AMB
The toy consists of:
A) An oil-can (tin) setting with writings and advertising of Italian products of the era (53x24x24 cm);
B) Nine plastic and metal product display pallets;
C) Nine plastic shopping baskets. 1 with handle;
D) a tin and plexiglass shelving to display products;
E) a metal shopping trolley/cart;
F) Thirty-two cardboard boxes depicting Italian flagship products sold in the 1960s (including brands such as Talmone, Knorr, Dixan, etc...);
G) 2 tin jars of supermarket products. One with a plastic lid, the other without.
The items are in good condition considering their age. Some scratches and slight fading due to use are visible on the metal parts; some cardboard boxes show dents, slightly damaged paper, pen marks, etc... Other minor signs of time and use of the toy emerge from the numerous photographs.
Excellent item for those who collect vintage toys as well as for those who collect advertising graphics.
Images are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Marchesini AMB
Model/name
Supermarket
Period
1960-1970
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Reasonable
Packaging
Without original box
Material
Metal
Width
53 cm
Height
24 cm
Depth
24 cm
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