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Around The World & "Control Tower" Airplane & Helicopter Toys
Estimate:
CA$150 - CA$250
Sold
CA$175
Timed Auction
Toys & Ephemera | Part II Howie Meyer Collection
Size
Arnold toy: Extreme height- 11.5". Extreme width- 58". Arnold box: 6.5" x 10" x 6.75". J.G.SCH toy: Extreme height- 5.5". Extreme width- 11.5". J.G.SCH box: 4.25" x 5.5" x 4.5".
Category
Description
West German. 1950s. Around The World airplane toy is made by J.G. Schopper and the helicopter toy is made by Arnold Spielwaren (translation is "toys"). The helicopter is a "Sabena" for Belgian World Airlines. Marked, on box and wind-up controller of control tower. Marked, "J.G. Sch" on box, plane wingtips, and base of Around the world.
Condition
Both toys and original boxes are in good condition with minimal use apparent. The control tower shows some oxidation on the top spring. The around the world toy shows some oxidation on the upper wire and underside of base. Both toys show some light scuffs and scratches.
Medium
Lithographed tin.
Provenance
From the Howie Meyer Legacy Collection.