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Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the 'Little Giant Zeppelin'

About the Item

This large antique metal pull toy zeppelin was manufactured by the Murray Ohio manufacturing company during the 1930s in the Art Deco style and marked steelcraft. This company originated in Cleveland, Ohio in 1919 to manufacture metal parts for automobiles and diversified into the manufacturing of pedal cars and other pressed steel wheeled toys such as this toy zeppelin. This toy zeppelin is complete, retaining its original wheels, propellers and decals and its original 'played with' patina.
  • Creator:
    Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Steel,Machine-Made
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1935
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Wear to exterior of toy to include scratches, dings, dents, rust and loss to decals consistent with age and use and as presented in the photos. The wheels are loose which inhibits the propellers from spinning consistently.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355216416501

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