Mr Punchs Shop : Novelty Toys : Manually-Operated
| | |  | 1960s Boxed Japanese Assorted Tin Friction Animals (5)(Reference #05-10-32)
Made by Plaything of Japan in the 1960s, this box of assorted tinplate friction animals consists of a rabbit, cat, bear, squirrel and dog. This is different from the animals listed on the box (of which there are six), but the box and the contents clearly belong to one another. The animals vary in length from 1.5" to 2.5" and are all equipped with a fully functioning friction motor. They are beautifully lithographed and are in very good condition (apart from slight surface scuffing) as they are old shop stock. The only slight defect to report is that the rabbit's rubber ears have been replaced, as one of the tinplate ear tabs had broken off, and the original ears had obviously become loose and lost. The original box is an absolute delight with its naively drawn illustrations of the animals. It is complete and intact, but does suffer from some crushing, creasing and tearing. If you're a fan of unusual Japanese tinplate, then don't miss this opportunity. (#) US$130.00
Price: £65.00 | |
| 1950s German Plastic Nodders: Tortoise and Goose (2)(Reference #LBC67)
Made in Germany in the 1950s, these two plastic nodders are very tactile and are an absolute delight. The tortoise measures 3.5" long, is marked MADE IN GERMANY and BREBA PATENT, is beautifully moulded, and has a nodding head and tail. The goose measures 3.25" long and has a pin in the bottom of the base, enabling it to be worn as a brooch. The long neck and head sways and nods very realistically. Both toys are in very good condition. (WR) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 |  | |
|  | 1960s English Tin Garage with Opening Doors(Reference #5-8-128)
Simply marked MADE IN ENGLAND, this lithographed tinplate garage is on a base that measures 4.5" by 3.5". The doors can be opened and closed by means of a spring-operated lever at the back. The garage suffers from minor paint loss and scuffing, but it still in acceptable condition for a tinplate toy of this vintage. The depth of the garage itself is 3.75"; if you have tinplate cars of the right size that need to be kept off the street, then here's your opportunity. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| 1940s Occupied Japan Celluloid Nodding Animals (2)(Reference #7-8-3a/5)
This selection comprises a celluloid nodding dog and elephant; both are clearly marked MADE IN OCCUPIED JAPAN and measure approximately 3" long. They are in attractive condition, without any splits or dents, and their heads still nod as well as ever they did. (WR) US$56.00
Price: £28.00 |  | |
|  | 1960s Hong Kong Plastic Friction Santa Claus Tricycle(Reference #6-6-402)
Made by MM of Hong Kong in the 1960s, this delightful Santa Claus toy is sturdily made of hard plastic and measures 4" tall. The toy is in excellent working condition, and only suffers from very minor paint loss, and the fact that the little bear that pops up and down in the sack as the tricycle goes along is probably a sympathetic replacement. He appears to be of a later date, but does a superb job of being an attractive present in the sack. (J) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 | |
| 1930 German GN Tin Mechanical Hunting Figure(Reference #hunter)
Made in Germany in the 1930s, this all tinplate huntsman stands 7.5 inches tall, and is in play worn condition (probably spent too much time outdoors!!). He is marked MADE IN GERMANY on the base and GN on his hunting bag. He should have a spring operated lever on the base which when moved would raise and lower his rifle, this is missing. However, he will still perform by means of the armature, which runs down the back of his leg, and can be pushed back and forth to move the rifle. He is faded with some dry rust spotting, but is nonetheless an interesting novelty that may appeal to the hunting instinct in most collectors. (WR) US$50.00
Price: £25.00 |  | |
|  | 1970s Portuguese Tinplate Donkey and Cart(Reference #03-7-3b)
Made in Portugal up until the 1970s, this charming donkey and cart is made of spray-painted tinplate, has a wheeled base under the donkey, and measures 9" long. The donkey has particularly attractively stencilled eyes, and the makers have thoughtfully provided a hole in the base for a pull-along string. The toy is in very good condition and pulls along on its wheels as sweetly as it did when new. The only slight defect to report is some very minor paint loss and wear to the left-hand flank of the donkey. This would make a delightful addition to any collection of animal-drawn or Portuguese toys. (J) US$30.00
Price: £15.00 | |
| 1950s Japanese Tin Friction Chick(Reference #8-3-47)
Made in Japan in the 1950s by an unknown manufacturer, this 4" long tinplate and friction chick has the most delightful action. Push him along the ground, and he moves forward with his wings flapping, his beak opening and closing, and emitting a squeaky sound. Apart from some slight surface scuffing, the chick is in very good condition. He would make a delightful addition to any collection of novelty bird toys. (50 #) US$58.00
Price: £29.00 |  | |
|  | 1970s Japanese Tin Animal Clickers (6)(Reference #00-11-01)
Made in Japan in the 1970s, this selection of tinplate clickers is old shop stock. It comprises an owl clock, a dog saxophonist on a unicycle, a tiger playing a double bass, a chick in a dapper outfit, spectacles and straw hat, another chick dressed in a sailor suit, and an animal bus. The animals are 2" long; the bus is 4" long. All the clickers are in working order and very attractive condition, only suffering from very minor surface scratching. (WR) US$20.00
Price: £10.00 | |
| 1930s Tin German Spinning Figure(Reference #5-3-70)
This somewhat bizarre toy dates from the pre-war period and was probably made in Germany. The toy stands 4.5" tall to the top of the spindle; the figure stands 3.5" tall. The spinner is operated by hand; simply spin the spindle and the blades flail out and rotate. Each of the blades has a down arrow and a number four printed on it, so perhaps this unusual toy was originally some kind of gaming piece. The figure is beautifully lithographed. Just look at the costume of checked trousers, jacket, waistcoat, bow tie, carnation in buttonhole, and bowler hat. But, above all, look at the figure's somewhat surprised facial expression with wide-open eyes and pursed lips. In terms of condition, there is very little to report. The back of the head is slightly off printed (but it always was) and there is slight scuffing to the front and back of the legs where the blades have passed by over the years. However, none of this detracts from the overall appeal of this unusual spinning toy. (25 *) US$70.00
Price: £35.00 |  | |
|  | 1950s Traffic Policeman Sparkler(Reference #7-9-139)
This French-made sparkler works fantastically well. Moreover, the action is hilarious. Push the plunger, the wheel spins and sparks, and a French traffic policeman (complete with kepi), pops out of the top of the tube, above the word STOP, and flings his arms out in a classic stop pose. The sparkler measures 5" from the bottom of the plunger to the top of the tube (without the policeman being extended), and is in good condition for its age. It would make a splendid addition to any collection of sparkler toys. (25 *) US$70.00
Price: £35.00 | |
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