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ARTIFACT:
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This is a cool World War I "US Baby Tank" toy. The toy was patented in June 1916 and has instructions on how to operate it painted underneath. It has a tin body with pair of wooden guns and a wooden roller beneath (toy no longer winds up).
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 1" in height and 1-7/16" in width and 2-1/2" in length.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Tin, wood.
ATTACHMENT:Wooden roller.
MARKINGS:ANIMATE TOY PATENTED JUNE 20, 1916 and winding instructions.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a toy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX11 LAAEX3/12 SAJJX3/13
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The toy no longer winds up and shows some spots of light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.