Vintage 1950s Japanese Red and Yellow Tin Windup Powered Shovel Construction Truck Missing Shovel

Vintage 1950s Japanese Red and Yellow Tin Windup Powered Shovel Construction Truck Shovel Arm Moves up and Down - Missing Shovel

RARE 1950 RED & YELLOW JAPAN TIN WINDUP CONSTRUCTION TRUCK.
 
THIS VINTAGE FRICTION TIN TOY TRUCK IS FROM THE 1950S ERA AND MADE IN JAPAN
 
VEHICLE IS NOT POWERED, BUT SHOVEL IS. WINDS BY TURNING THE LEVER AND THE SHOVEL LIFTS, SCOOPS, AND LOWERS, AND REPEATS CYCLE. SHOVEL ASSEMBLY CAN ALSO BE SWIVELED SIDE TO SIDE AND AROUND IN 360 DEGREES.
 
LIFTING LEVER STILL WORKS AND SHOVEL ARM GO UP AND DOWN AS YOU WIND THE LEVER. NOTE MISSING SHOVEL AS SHOWN. 
 
NOTE I HAVE FOUR VINTAGE TRUCKS AND CARS ON AUCTION THIS WEEK. A 1960S TONKA SIDESTEP TRUCK, TWO 1950S JAPANESE TIN TRUCKS AND A 1980S  BURAGO AUDI QUATTRO SCALE 1:25.
 
SIZE :
LENGTH 18CM LONG 7CM WIDE 11CM HIGH
 
MARKINGS: MADE IN JAPAN EMBOSSED ON CHASSIS.

CONDITION: SOME PAINT WEAR. LIFTING LEVER STILL WORKS AND SHOVEL ARM GO UP AND DOWN AS YOU WIND THE LEVER. SHOVEL ASSEMBLY CAN ALSO BE SWIVELED SIDE TO SIDE AND AROUND IN 360 DEGREES. NOTE MISSING SHOVEL AS SHOWN.
 
JAPANESE POST WAR TIN TOYS:
Japanese tin toys produced after World War II, are known for their vibrant designs and mechanical complexity. They became a symbol of Japan's post-war economic recovery and a popular export to Western markets. Initially, they were seen as "penny toys" or inexpensive playthings, but their ingenuity and quality led to a thriving industry that produced a wide array of vehicles, robots, and other toys. 
Tinplate, a steel sheet coated with tin, was the primary material for these toys, offering a balance of affordability, malleability, and durability. Wind-up mechanisms, battery-operated features, and moving parts became common, enhancing the play experience. The toys often featured vibrant colors and bold designs, reflecting the aesthetic trends of the time. 
Due to their age and the limited production after the 1970s, when plastic toys became dominant, Japanese tin toys have become highly collectible. 
 
PLEASE ALSO SEE MY OTHER ITEMS LISTED. NOTE I HAVE THREE OTHER VINTAGE TRUCKS AND CARS ON AUCTION THIS WEEK. COPY THE URL UNDERNEATH AND PASTE INTO GOOGLE AND IT WILL TAKE YOU DIRECTLY TO ALL MY LISTINGS THIS WEEK. NOTE ALL MY AUCTIONS END AT 22H30 SO IT IS ADVISABLE TO PUT IN AN AUTOMATIC BID (HIGHEST PRICE YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY) EARLY.
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