Posted 10 months ago
billyg
(12 items)
Cleaning up at my family home. Thought I would share these before my family does what it may. Do not know much about "Mammy". Maybe some guidance from those that can help. Thanks
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It could be "Sweeping Mammy", missing the broom, from the 30's - 40's, but just guessing.
Dave
Wow, these are some terrific, rare vintage tin windup toys. You probably know about the Marx Pinocchio, but the Mammy was made in the 1920's to the 1930's by Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut. I have included a link to one I came across online and it will give you an idea of it's value.
http://r.twenga.com/g3.php?pg=VDs1MDA4ODYzODA1OTA4OTc5MDc7MjM5NDAxO2h0dHA6Ly93d3cuc3RvbmVnYXRlYW50aXF1ZXMubmV0L2l0ZW1zLzY3NDYxNS9pdGVtNjc0NjE1c3RvcmUuaHRtbDsxYWM1YmM2MmViNjE4YjZhYWQ0OWNlZWE4ZWM2YjljMg%3D%3D&dac=1
Thanks for sharing these wonderful toys.
Thanks fourpeepsake. The site was correct. I had looked but could not find it.
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