SPARKING RACER WIND-UP CAR.
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Starting Bid:
$345.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
6.5" long tin litho racer w/built-in key. Made in France and attributed to Georg Levy, 1928. Racecar features detailed three-dimensional driver and painted metal wheels.Toy has sparking mechanism at rear w/grit-covered wheel and flint holder. This is possibly the earliest toy known to employ this function. Flint is missing but holder is easily accessible for replacing flint. Wind-up works. Car has some darkening to paint as aged and some scattered paint wear in the form of small nicks/scratches. Wheel rims shows wear from use. Fine overall.
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