Fernand Martin " Le Petit Livreur " Automaton, France, 1911
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18265 | Non-Domestic Product: No |
| Custom Bundle: No | Modified Item: No |
| Subtype: Tinplate/ Penny Toys | Country/Region of Manufacture: France |
| Type: Vintage/ Classic Toys |
For sale is the beautiful "Le Petit Livreur" Delivery Boy & Cart Automaton, made in 1911 in France by the renowned toy manufacturer, Fernand Martin. The clockwork/wind-up mechanism works just fine as the boy sways his body, moving his legs at the same time as running behind his cart. It is 100% original in every detail, with playwear commensurate with it's almost 120 years of age. The original factory catalogue number is 224, and the toy itself measures 22 cms in length. Also, take... a look at the old export-market advertisement for this toy in an American newspaper of the period, wherein it is described simply as a "Messenger Boy" for sale at just 39 Cents. The picture illustrated is a scan of a Parisian park scene from around 1911 where a street vendor is showing off and displaying this particular toy to the gaze of passing onlookers. The extra-large pictures really do speak for themselves and give an accurate description of the condition. Please disregard the camera flash light reflections which appear in some of the pictures which form part of the description.
It is also worthy of note that there is another identical example for sale right now on eBay - Item number 133051696520 with an asking price of 1, 200 Euros !
Please also take a look the other eclectic toys I am selling on eBay right now...........................
Payment by either PayPal or IBAN/BIC Transfer within 3 days of the end of the sale please.
It is also worthy of note that there is another identical example for sale right now on eBay - Item number 133051696520 with an asking price of 1, 200 Euros !
Please also take a look the other eclectic toys I am selling on eBay right now...........................
Payment by either PayPal or IBAN/BIC Transfer within 3 days of the end of the sale please.
