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Lionel paper train
When the USA entered the 2nd World War, the government put restrictions on the use of various metals, which put an end to the production of metal toys. Lionel thereupon hired a designer of novelties such…
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Wiking Army Models (Wehrmacht Modelle) – an almost forgotten part of the Wiking story
It seems that Wiking is the biggest car manufacturer worldwide. Ofcourse, in scale models. It all started around 1947/48 with cars in scale 1:90.…
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Antique Bock (GDR) H0 Gauge Wine Wagon
Object: wine wagon (gauge H0) Manufacturer: Bock (GDR) Price: EUR 203 Approx year of production: 1950-1970 This is a beautifully crafted H0 gauge wine…
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Antique Doll & Cie. Drive Model for Steamplants (1920s)
Manufacturer: Doll & Cie. Price: EUR 500 Year of production: 1920s This is a rare and exquisite drive model for steamplants, manufactured by Doll…
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Trix Shell tank storage sold by KallisToys Auction House
Manufacturer: TRIX Price: EUR 690 Year of production: 1953 View more from this brand
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Premanufactured wooden building “church with chime” sold by KallisToys Auction House
Manufacturer: Dr. Rudolf Spitaler (RS) Price: EUR 780 Year of production: 1952 Object number: 76 This was the first church with a real music…
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The Hornby Gunpowder Van
From 1922 till 1940 Hornby offered Gunpowder Vans in their 0 gauge range. The first one appeared in 1922 and was lettered LNWR (London…
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Cinema Odeon sold by KallisToys Auction House
Year of production: 1956 Price: EUR 1,600 Manufacturer: Dr. Rudolf Spitaler (RS) Remarks: Two famous names are brought together: Odeon Cinema and the clown…
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Himalya Toys Shell Tanker
Himalya Toys Shell tanker This tinplate Shell tank car, fitted with plastic wheels and a clockwork mechanisme driving the rear axle, carries on the…
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