"DISTANT EARLY WARNING RADAR STATION BATTERY OPERATED" TOY.
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Winning Bid:
$492.80 (Includes 12% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction 188 - Part II
Item numbers 934 though 2512 in auction 188
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Item Description
Base of toy is 8x4.5x5.25" tall. Assembled size with tower and radar screen is 10" tall. Tin litho by Masudaya, Japan 1950s. Box lid shows radar screen operator. Minor creases. Bit of surface wear on corners but o/w clean and tight. Exc. Toy itself is very detailed with many functions including revolving radar scope showing silhouettes of planes. Blinking red, green and yellow lights, working telegraph key, revolving radar screen, tower with blinking light, etc. Has string tag on tower "Tap Out Message In Morse Code." Detailed lithographing with dials and gauges, tanks, etc. Very minimal wear, just a few tiny scratches and pinpoint nicks. Old store stock with original wrapper around tower, etc. Exc.
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