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Lot Is Closed Yonezawa Remote Control Car
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Yonezawa Remote Control Car
Estimate:
CA$600 - CA$800
Sold
CA$250
Timed Auction
Toys | Featuring the Phil Barnett Collection
Size
12.5" x 5" x 4".
Category
Description
Japanese. 1950s. Yonezawa (also known as "Yone" or "Y") was Japan's largest post-war toy manufacturer. The company's logo is a Y within a 5 petal cherry blossom motif. The cherry blossom was used as it symbolized both life and death, the sense of vitality and the reminder that life is fleeting - all very predominant in Japanese culture. Marked, with Yonezawa trademark logo and "Made in Japan", on rear license plate.
Condition
Good condition. Tested and working. Shows larger paint chip above left front wheel and minor scratches and chips throughout. Rust marking at edges of roof. Oxidation on chrome, particularly around windshield. Steering is slightly stiff. Battery compartment on remote is clean with original paper insert.
Provenance
From the Phil Barnett Collection.
Quantity
1