Antique European Metal Toy OCEAN LINER SHIP BOAT Wind Up
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:14811106 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
| Brand: JEP? | Year: 1950 or older |
This is a very interesting, good looking ship, however I am not an antique expert who can offer a lot of historical details on it.
I can say, however, that this antique toy has been in our family for over 30 years. We received it in the late 1980's from a close relation from Austria, who owned an antique shop in Vienna. This was one of the items he had for sale there. He brought this with some other antique items over from Austria in the late 1980's when he planned on moving her...e. I am assuming this is a German toy, but I am not 100% sure. The ship has the lettering"Jep" on the top, and "Unis France, " which means "United France." Also, "Paris" is stamped or perhaps hand painted on one side of the ship which one can see in the photo.
Dimensions:weighs 1 lb, 2.6 oz (525 gr.)approx. 11 in. long, 2 & 3/4 in. wide and about 4in. high at the highest point
I am not sure the exact age of this toy, but some of you toy specialists will probably be able to make a good guess! I hope this special boat finds the right, loving home!
10/6/19 Addendum: I just found some old notes written by previous owner on this and he described this item to us as such: "Large metal ocean steam boat 1900-1910, original lithograph Paris."
I can say, however, that this antique toy has been in our family for over 30 years. We received it in the late 1980's from a close relation from Austria, who owned an antique shop in Vienna. This was one of the items he had for sale there. He brought this with some other antique items over from Austria in the late 1980's when he planned on moving her...e. I am assuming this is a German toy, but I am not 100% sure. The ship has the lettering"Jep" on the top, and "Unis France, " which means "United France." Also, "Paris" is stamped or perhaps hand painted on one side of the ship which one can see in the photo.
Dimensions:weighs 1 lb, 2.6 oz (525 gr.)approx. 11 in. long, 2 & 3/4 in. wide and about 4in. high at the highest point
I am not sure the exact age of this toy, but some of you toy specialists will probably be able to make a good guess! I hope this special boat finds the right, loving home!
10/6/19 Addendum: I just found some old notes written by previous owner on this and he described this item to us as such: "Large metal ocean steam boat 1900-1910, original lithograph Paris."
