Fernand Martin " L ' Autopatte " Automaton, France, 1910
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18781 | 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 "L'autopatte" Coloured Delivery Boy & Cart full of Oranges Automaton, made in 1910 in France by the renowned toy manufacturer, Fernand Martin. The clockwork/wind-up mechanism works just fine as the boy pushes the cart with a backward movement with his legs. It is 100% original in every detail, with playwear commensurate with it's almost 120 years of age. The original factory catalogue number is 218, 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 "Moving Apple Man" for sale at just 39 Cents, with a rather less than politically correct description. 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.
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Payment by either PayPal or IBAN/BIC Transfer within 3 days of the end of the sale please.
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.
