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Antique Arcade Toys McCormick-Deering Horse Drawn Weber Farm Wagon
$325A fine example of this early Arcade toy, this McCormick-Deering wagon dates to approximately 1925. Consistent with Arcade’s slogan, “They Look Real”, the company’s wagon faithfully cast the original’s drop tongue, 12-ft. box, and spring seat. The Arcade Manufacturing Company began producing cast-iron toys in Freeport, Illinois around the turn of the 19th century. Arcade Toys became one of America’s leading toy producers. But the coming of World War II turned its manufacturing focus to the war effort. In 1941, Arcade ended toy production to begin producing armor plating. After the war, times and tastes were changing. Aluminum and plastics would become the materials of choice for toys. In 1945, Arcade was bought out by the Rockwell Manufacturing Company of Buffalo, New York, and would never produce toys again. Truly the end of an era.
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Antique Arcade Toys Fordson Tractor
$120A fine example of this early Arcade toy, this Fordson tractor dates to approximately 1928. The Arcade Manufacturing Company began producing cast-iron toys in Freeport, Illinois around the turn of the 19th century. Insisting on quality and authenticity under the slogan “They Look Real”, Arcade Toys became one of America’s leading toy producers. But the coming of World War II turned its manufacturing focus to the war effort. In 1941, the company ended toy production to begin producing armor plating. After the war, times and tastes were changing. Aluminum and plastics would become the materials of choice for toys. In 1945, Arcade was bought out by the Rockwell Manufacturing Company of Buffalo, New York, and would never produce toys again. Truly the end of an era.
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Dinky Toys Volkswagen No. 181
$46First issued in 1956, Dinky’s No. 181 Volkswagen Saloon was made in England by Meccano Ltd. until 1970. This is a second series version of the venerable Beetle in good original slate blue paintwork with silver painted trim and red painted taillights. Original rubber tires on aluminum spun wheels. Axles roll freely. rolling axles. Minor chipping. Spots of wear and scratches on black painted tin baseplate.