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Posted 2 years ago
vetraio50
(358 items)
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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What a great keepsake!
ITS BEAUTIFULLY CRATED,LOVE THE SADLE BAGON THE SIDE, GREAT DETAILS. TOUCHING KEEPSAKE!
Many thanks to you both: officialfuel and cookiebabe!
Hi Kev kook at these
http://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/tipp-co-tco59-tinplate-motorcycle-sidecar-112-c-354f4d53ef
http://www.invaluable.com/catalog/searchLots.cfm?scp=c&catalogRef=CIYMZ1TO26&shw=50&ord=0&ad=ASC&img=0&alF=0&houseRef=&houseLetter=A&artistRef=&areaID=&countryID=®ionID=&stateID=&fdt=0&tdt=0&fr=0&to=0&wa=&wp=&wo=&nw=&upcoming=0&rp=&hi=&rem=FALSE&cs=0&row=101
http://www.artfact.com/photoPopup.cfm?sh=1&img=14420103&rh=C7AB096E01EB5379D16F53A697CC9006
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!
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.
Thanks again PhilDavidAlexanderMorris.
Wow Vetraio, thats a Great little piece!
Thanks Shawn for your comments!
Hey thanks chevy59, Rivertrout and you 2 fourpeepsake!
Thanks too sanhardin and BELLIN68!
Thanks vanskyock24 for your comment!
Many thanks Stonie & Mysticshore!
Many thanks Longings!
ya thats nice
Many thanks rocker-sd and lundy too!
LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
Many thanks kerry10456!
Many thanks country_pickers & AntigueToys too!
Many thanks guyfrmatl!
Really cool wind up...
My apologies for tardy thanks to mikielikesign2, oldskool & Dan121156 too!
Many thanks mustangtony!
many thanks mon amie amy!
Many thanks TripleM!
LOVE LOOKING AT THIS VERY MUCH AND ONE OF FAVS THAT YOU POSTED VETRAIO50 !!!!!!!!!
Many thanks Harborguy!
Many thanks Sean! He's kinda cool!
HELLO vetraio50 , hes very cool and very awesome , that is the coolest toy that ive seen in my life:)
Totally kind, young mate! Friday the thirteenth is almost over and it has been a good day!
Amen to that my friend!!!!!
Many thanks madvan!
Many thanks mikielikes!
Many thanks inky!
beautifull authentic vintage feeling ahhh those were the days...
Many thanks artislove!
Many thanks miKKo!
Many thanks czechman & cocacoocoo tooooo!
Many thans mikielikesigns2!
This toy is just wonderful. Never seen one in such good condition. This tin toy for their colors and I love details.
Yuko
Many thanks Yuko!
Many thanks Jewels!
Many thanks Lucas!
Many thanks blunderbuss2!
Missed this one, my eyesight must be failing, love it!!
No problems, mate. This one is so you, too!
What a great piece ! I missed it also . Priceless gift from your Grandpa :-)
Many thanks Manikin and to you too, Poop!
Many thanks jimboothfinds!
Many thanks Sizzle!
Hey, many thanks beachbomb!
Many thanks BHock!
Many thanks RonM, PickerKnows and the Hornet too!