Tippco, Motorrad TCO 59

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Posted 10 months, 4 days ago

vetraio50
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This was my toy given to me by my grandfather in the 1950's.

I think it is a Tippco, Motorrad TCO 59, or motor bike TCO 59. I believe it was made in the US Zone Germany, although there is no indication of this on the toy. It's an example of the classic early post-war tin litho clockwork toys manufactured by Tipp & Co, Nuremberg, Germany, U.S. Zone.

The toy represents an early 1940's era motorcycle. It has a red and cream body and gray Dunlop Cord tyres, a head light, and rear saddle bags. The driver wears a khaki canvas uniform, leather boots, gloves, and blue helmet. “Training wheels” keep him upright.

The cyclist is powered with a small clockwork motor in the saddle bags and has an attached key. The training wheels are not angled , instead the front wheel can be pitched either to the left or the right. After it’s wound up it glides smoothly across the floor, either in a straight line or in a wide or narrower circle. Best of all……it works well and the motor is still strong!
I have to admit I played with it a lot! It is not in the best of condition. I do not have the box and the toy no longer has its windscreen.

Every time I see the toy I remember my grandfather Maurice O'Reilly of Millockstown, Ardee, County Louth, north of Dublin in Ireland. He bought me many toys but this is the one I have kept all these years.

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1. officialfuel, 10 months, 4 days ago
   What a great keepsake!
2. cookiebaby722, 10 months, 4 days ago
   ITS BEAUTIFULLY CRATED,LOVE THE SADLE BAGON THE SIDE, GREAT DETAILS. TOUCHING KEEPSAKE!
3. vetraio50, 10 months, 4 days ago
   Many thanks to you both: officialfuel and cookiebabe!
4. ozmarty, 10 months, 3 days ago
   Hi Kev kook at these
   
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5. ozmarty, 10 months, 3 days ago
   http://www.artfact.com/photoPopup.cfm?sh=1&img=14420103&rh=C7AB096E01EB5379D16F53A697CC9006
   
6. vetraio50, 10 months, 3 days ago
   Hi Marty! Thanks for these; the variety of the models is amazing. And to think that some youngsters kept their toys in original boxes. I regret my wanton ways!
7. PhilDavidAlexanderMorris, 8 months, 28 days ago
   Its so amazing when you see a toy like this well cared for, and they are always a great find at a good auction, when you are lucky enough. Nice to keep toys that have that special bond with your grandfather.
8. vetraio50, 8 months, 28 days ago
   Thanks again PhilDavidAlexanderMorris.
9. Shawnl86, 8 months, 21 days ago
   Wow Vetraio, thats a Great little piece!
10. vetraio50, 8 months, 21 days ago
    Thanks Shawn for your comments!
11. vetraio50, 7 months, 10 days ago
    Hey thanks chevy59, Rivertrout and you 2 fourpeepsake!
12. vetraio50, 7 months, 8 days ago
    Thanks too sanhardin and BELLIN68!
13. vetraio50, 7 months, 8 days ago
    Thanks vanskyock24 for your comment!
14. vetraio50, 5 months, 17 days ago
    Many thanks Stonie & Mysticshore!
15. vetraio50, 5 months, 1 day ago
    Many thanks Longings!
16. lundy, 5 months, 1 day ago
    ya thats nice
    
17. vetraio50, 5 months, 1 day ago
    Many thanks rocker-sd and lundy too!
18. BELLIN68, 3 months, 21 days ago
    LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
19. vetraio50, 3 months, 21 days ago
    Many thanks kerry10456!
20. vetraio50, 2 months, 14 days ago
    Many thanks country_pickers & AntigueToys too!
21. vetraio50, 2 months, 1 day ago
    Many thanks guyfrmatl!

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