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Schuco Varianto Garages & Cars
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$225
Live Auction
Schuco Toys | The Late Howard Meyer Legacy Collection
Size
Cars: 1.5" x 4.5" x 1.5". Garage: 2.75" x 5" x 3".
Category
Description
German. 1940s. Toys are marked "U.S.-Zone Germany". Post-war German manufacturers were banned from exporting goods. Americans occupying the territories permitted the sale and export of toys so long as they were marked "Made in U.S. Zone Germany". This marking was used from the mid to late 1940s. Marked on boxes, lower edges of garages, trunks, and undersides of cars.
Condition
Garages and their original boxes are all in excellent condition. Garages appear to be unplayed with. US Zone Germany. Maroon car shows scuffs across driver's front fender and an impression to roof. Green car has oxidation throughout and a small scuff to rear panel. Light blue car with pinpoint oxidation spots. Red car in excellent condition. Maroon car tested not working, all others tested and working. Includes original key.
Medium
Lithographed tin.
Provenance
The Howie Meyer Legacy Collection.