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    Posted 11 years ago

    ReneeDavid
    (7 items)

    This is so cute but I do think the woman should be beating the man over the head! I've been told this was a TOY? Odd to think of something so heavy as a toy. People would call us bad parents if we gave these items to our children in this day and time. Is this in-fact a toy? What year do you think this is from?

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    1. gargoylecollector gargoylecollector, 11 years ago
      IMO 1970's ,judging from the hand painted people and the texture of the cast iron.Are there any fasteners,i.e. screws , rivets ,or even welds on it?
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 11 years ago
      The design looks like a gong bell toy but I think they used brass bells. If it is cast iron I like it.
    3. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Agree with gargoyle, a modern repro.

      scott
    4. Manikin Manikin, 11 years ago
      I also agree a modern reproduction.
    5. ReneeDavid ReneeDavid, 11 years ago
      I'll look for screws and rivets when I get home tonight. Yes, it is cast iron but if it's a reproduction I guess I don't like it at much as I did. ha.. Thanks everyone.
    6. gargoylecollector gargoylecollector, 11 years ago
      Just because it's a repro,doesn't mean you can't love it!Keep it and enjoy it!
    7. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      I understand the frustration if you bought it as an antique, but have to agree with gargoyle again-- it was probably the appearance that drew you to it. Enjoy it!

      scott
    8. kerry10456 kerry10456, 11 years ago
      I'm in agreement also as repoduction, The styling of the characters are those of the early puppets from "Street" theaters in the late 1700's and 1800's in Europe. beating one or the other with a stick always seem to make for a chuckle in the crowd. Enjoy this piece and thanks for sharing with us. I love it.
    9. ReneeDavid ReneeDavid, 11 years ago
      I haven't checked it out anymore but you're right... I should just enjoy it. But I REALLY wanted it to be an antique and was under the impression is was when I purchased it. Thankful I got an excellent deal.
    10. gargoylecollector gargoylecollector, 11 years ago
      That's good ,some dealers sell these types of pieces as antique's because they don't know any better and others are looking for a buyer who doesn't.
      If you come across another piece, something to keep in mind is, real cast iron toys are smooth cast ,the seems between halves are usually very tight,and NONE were screwed or welded together,they were riveted.And many were not so detailed when they were painted.

      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/44224-cast-iron-mack-tankers?in=collection-260
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/43938-some-more-toys?in=collection-260
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/38767-hubley-wrecker?in=collection-260
      http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/70639-a-few-cast-iron-toys?in=collection-260
      Some of my real cast iron toys,there are many more real and fake ones here on the CW search them here, http://www.collectorsweekly.com/model-cars/cast-iron/stories to familiarize yourself!
    11. ReneeDavid ReneeDavid, 11 years ago
      Thanks! :)

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