Rare " Penny Toy " Army Truck, Germany, C1910, Tin,
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:228226 | Material: Tin |
| Year: c1910 | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Unbranded | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Rare "Penny Toy" Army Truck with Driverc1910Made in GermanyTinOutstanding condition
This all-tin Army truck with a driver is a fine example of a "Penny Toy" made in Germany around the turn of the 20th century. It is 4 1/2" long (11 1/2 cm) and all colors are painted. It includes a driver. There are no dents or damage to this piece whatsoever. Paint is also in beautiful condition.
Penny toys, also known as tin toys, were made of tin metal with painted surfaces that typically ...included excellent detail. Most penny toys were manufactured in Germany between the 1880s and 1914 that were sold in the UK, Europe and America in the late 19th century and early 20th century. They were originally sold to wholesalers by the gross for 8 shillings allowing the seller, often street peddlers, to sell them for a substantial profit. Typically the toys were miniatures, and often included elements that facilitated movement, adding to their charm. In the United Kingdom, the toys were sold for one Penny, hence the popular name of penny toys. (Wikipedia)
This all-tin Army truck with a driver is a fine example of a "Penny Toy" made in Germany around the turn of the 20th century. It is 4 1/2" long (11 1/2 cm) and all colors are painted. It includes a driver. There are no dents or damage to this piece whatsoever. Paint is also in beautiful condition.
Penny toys, also known as tin toys, were made of tin metal with painted surfaces that typically ...included excellent detail. Most penny toys were manufactured in Germany between the 1880s and 1914 that were sold in the UK, Europe and America in the late 19th century and early 20th century. They were originally sold to wholesalers by the gross for 8 shillings allowing the seller, often street peddlers, to sell them for a substantial profit. Typically the toys were miniatures, and often included elements that facilitated movement, adding to their charm. In the United Kingdom, the toys were sold for one Penny, hence the popular name of penny toys. (Wikipedia)
