Antiques & Collectables Auction

Antiques & Collectables Auction

Catalogue

Lot 113 Early 20th Century Toy Town Car in the Style of Early European Manufactures

A vintage toy motor car in the style of a limousine or town car, dating from the early to mid-20th century. This item features mixed media construction with the main body and cabin fashioned from carved wood, while the mudguards, spoked wheels, and steering wheel are constructed from metal, likely cast iron or a lead alloy. The vehicle is finished in black paint with red pinstripe detailing applied to the window frames and front bonnet section. The front assembly includes a radiator grille with a textured mesh pattern, twin barrel-style headlights retaining remnants of gold paint, and a starting handle protrusion. The interior provides an open driver’s compartment containing a fixed metal steering wheel. This is a static toy designed for pushing or pulling, with no internal clockwork or friction mechanism present.

The auction will start in __ days and __ hours

Start price: £3

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Auction house commission: