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Tin plate was used in the manufacture of toys beginning in the mid-19th century. The toys were made from thin sheets of steel plated with tin, hence the name tinplate. They were a cheap and durable substitute for wooden toys. The toys were originally assembled and painted by hand. Spring activated tin toys originated in Germany in the 1850s. In the late 1880s off-set lithography was used to print designs on tinplate. After the colorful designs were printed on the metal, they were formed by dies and assembled with small tabs. The lightweight nature of the toys allowed them to be shipped less expensively and easier than the heavier cast iron toys. Every Tin Toy starts out as a flat sheet of metal that is printed and then cut into separate pieces. Each piece is then formed into it’s final shape through numerous tooling stations. The pieces are hand assembled to create the final toy. A labour-intensive process, Tin Toy production was quickly abandoned when plastic moulding was developed. In general Tin Toys are "Collectors Pieces" or "Decorative Items" and unless otherwise stated are not suitable for children under 14years.
St Paul Ocean Liner Clockwork Tin toyProduct no.: Schy-22481Schylling Tin Toy 22481. St Paul Oecean liner. Includes Tin Ship, metal stand, & gift tin. Working rudder & smoke stack wind up key. can be shipped within 7 days |
Pop Pop Boat Cabin CruiserProduct no.: MF418Pop Pop Boat Cabin Cruiser MF418. Classic Tin Plate boat uses a live flame from a candle to heat the boiler & move the floating boat |
Jumping Clockwork SquirrelProduct no.: TT Y062Clockwork Toy TT y062. Jumping Squirrel. Boundless energy. Wind up, place on flat surface and watch it go. Attractive tin toy with bushy tail
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Jolly Bruno Clockwork DogProduct no.: TT E064Jolly Bruno Clockwork Dog & Ball TT E064. Bruno an enthusiastic canine spins round chasing his ball whislst frantically wagging his tail |
Clever Monkey Clockwork Tin ToyProduct no.: MS 443
Clever Monkey Clockwork Tin Toy MS 443. This monkey climbs from tree to tree hanging on a log. Moves his hands as he climbs. can be shipped within 7 days |
Elephant on Bike Clockwork Tin ToyProduct no.: Schy- 20505Elephant on Bike Clockwork Tin Toy Schy 20505. Wind key & watch the ball & tassels spin as the elephant rolls forwards. |
Duck Family Clockwork Tin ToyProduct no.: Schyll 22693Schylling Duck Family Schy- 22693 SC-DF. Three little ducks all in a row, follow their mummy where ever she goes. This is a 3+ tin toy can be shipped within 7 days |
Rocket Ride Carousel Tin ToyProduct no.: Schy-20527Rocket Ride Clockwork Tin Toy Schy- 20527 Retro Carousel ride 4 rockets soaring & propellers spinning! Pull the lever & watch them fly! can be shipped within 7 days |
Roberta Robot Clockwork Tin ToyProduct no.: Schy-23171Roberta Robot Clockwork Tin Toy Schy- 23171. Is darling in neon pink & lime tin printing! On/off switch, attached key. She is rearing to go! can be shipped within 7 days |
Lilliput Clockwork RobotProduct no.: Schy-21134Lilliput clockwork Robot Schy 21134. Original & classic robot. Leans forward, walks & swings his arms. based on mid 1940s Japanese Lilliput can be shipped within 7 days |
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