LOVELY ANTIQUE TIN TOY. LIVE STEAM ACCESSORY AND / OR MANUAL WIND UP TINPLATE FIGURE. HERCULES, WITH BARBELL / DUMBBELL. MADE IN GERMANY by Krauss, Mohr & Co. IF YOU TAKE A LOOK IN THE GREAT REFERENCE BOOK STEAM TOYS…. A SYMPHONY IN MOTION; on page 181. You can see my strongman the exact same example, as he once belonged to the book’s author! Base measures around 10 cm X 7.5 cm. ORIGINAL MECHANICAL MOVEMENT; carefully turn the crank handle, to see him perform his exercises. ATTRACTIVE HAND PAINTED DETAILS. VERY NICE DISPLAY, MINOR CHIPS / PLAY WEAR ETC….. I’VE NEVER CLEANED HIM. REAL PERIOD PIECE, NOW SO VERY OLD……….. NOT A MODERN ITEM OR REPRODUCTION. Please take a good close look at all the images i’ve added, as these also form part of the description… If you need more pics etc… SORRY, NO PO BOXES. The item “CIRCUS STRONGMAN LIVE STEAM ACCESSORY 1890’s ANTIQUE TIN TOY GERMANY TINPLATE” is in sale since Monday, February 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Toys & Games\Vintage & Classic Toys\Tinplate/Penny Toys”. The seller is “audio2424″ and is located in Thetford. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Subtype: Clockwork/ Wind-Up
- c.1890’s antique weight lifter: tinplate hand painted
- Type: Vintage/ Classic Toys
- TV/ Film Character: strongman circus weightlifting
- Vintage: Yes
- Specific Character: strongman