RACER WIND-UP TOY PAIR.
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 10, 2009 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #198 Part I
Item numbers 1-499 in auction 198
Item Description
Two different nicely designed tin litho toys. First is “Capitol Hill Racer” by Unique Art. 1930s. Assembles to size of 2x16.5x4” tall and comes with 2" long racer with driver. At the base of the toy is control tower which includes images at windows of workers with machinery, on one side is doorway is guard. Extending outward from the tower is two-piece ramp with tunnel at center. Tower has built-in key. Works and spring-loaded mechanism launches the racer out of the tower, up the ramp and when it reaches the end it rolls backwards towards the tower and action is repeated. Second toy is by Arnold, Germany from the 1950s. Consists of 4” long nicely detailed racer and 10” tall loop track. Toy works and is designed to travel around the track. Comes with a key. Both toys have minute scattered paint nicks but are VF/Exc. overall. Nice pair.
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