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Built Between WWI And WWII
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Vintage 1930's Tin Litho Toy Sub Made by the Wolverine Mfg. Co. Interim model made in the 1930's. A transition from the WWI and WWII models Net cutter on the front, mounted cannons, adjustable front fins Clockwork winding with included key Rubs and misses to the paint from use, display, and storage Oxidation in spots Good overall shape Approximate Size: 13 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 3" GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY offerDING! Submarines From Jitterbuzz:
The Wolverine Wind-up Submarine
(Top) World War I Sub Model
(bottom) World War II Sub Model
Both of these toys were made (in the USA) by the same company, "Wolverine Supply and Manufacturing Co." of Pittsburgh. (That's how I got hold of them) They are substantially the same toy, differing only in the trimming. The Blue sub dates from the 1920s and the Red sub was made in the mid 1940s. Note that the older toy has MUCH more detail -- there are little deck guns, a railing and a net cutter on the bow. The newer toy has many of the same details simply painted on. The delicate railing would probably be the first thing to disappear on the WWI version and I am surprised that my sub still has it. Both were made from the same dies, and simply "dressed" to look like submarines of each period. Cost-cutting may also have played a role.Our reader Scott found this (below) version of the same Wolverine Sub -- note that it is midway between the WWI and WWII versions: it still has the net cutter and 3-dimensional guns, but the process of "abstraction" has clearly begun. These things actually work --- well, they used to work when I was a kid, even though you'd have to be a nut to stick these things in water today. You insert a winding key into the slot in the conning tower, tighten the spring, and hang on to the propellor. Then you set the bow planes. Stick the thing in a swimming pool and let the propellor go. It will skim along, take in water through a hole in the stern and slowly "dive". The counterweights on the bottom just offset the buoyancy of a sealed tube in the center. The thing will actually run nicely underwater the whole length of a swimming pool. In excellent condition, the WW1 sub could be worth about $300 now and the WW2 version about $200 --- mine are NOT going swimming.
Estimated shipping weight, (packaged) is 3 lbs 8 oz in a 17 x 9 x 8 box.The Calculator is not always right - if the shipping looks too high email us and we will give you an accurate quote prior to the sale ending. ************What a great find!
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Please note: We put up a very ecclectic collection of items and are not experts in every area,
so descriptions are our best guess as to what something is. While we try to research each item to the
best of our ability, it is the buyer's responsibility to know what they are buying.
TERMS OF SERVICE
is ALL we do for a living, husband and wife (Norb & Marie) working together, while we home school our kids on our farmette in Rural Delmarva. We have worked very hard to build our little business and it is very important to us. We try and do business the old fashioned way and have a rather simple outlook.
Treat all of your customers as if they are family.
Be courteous, answer emails, be fair in all your deallings and try and make friends of each and every customer.
BUT... with 's new star rating and the rate increases in the U.S. Postal rates we needed to define and explain our methods of business.
ONE - Who We Deal With
We sell and ship world wide to anywhere, so please email us for a quote to wherever you happen to be.
TWO - Shipping Charges
We charge shipping based on the USPS system, we will sometimes ship via courier if we can get it to you within the same time frame or faster. We add a reasonable cost for materials, normally that is $2.00 for regular sized packages. For small flat items $1.00. That covers the expense of boxes, envelopes, bubble wrap, peanuts, (We only use new packing materials, life is too short to scrounge through dumpsters). For larger items that take a larger more expensive box, we charge a little more, to cover the special box, example paintings or lamps. For oversized items or items that will take special attention to package, (Build a crate, wrap a zillion things individually, etc.), we ask you to email us for a quote on shipping prior to the sale ending. If you do not, we charge the same amount as if you did. In other words WE NEVER GOUGE OUR CLIENTS SHIPPING COSTS!!
THREE - International Shipping
We charge shipping based on the USPS international system. The rates follow the same guidelines as number two above, though for international customers we add an additional $1.00 to cover the extra paperwork involved in international shipping. If an amount goes over $50 in value we will only ship it with Priority or Express Mail, regardless how small an item. That allows for us to have international tracking. There is no tracking available on First Class Mail.
FOUR - Insurance
's policies no longer allows us to charge the client for insurance. But... we still apply insurance to any item that goes over $27.00 in value. We reserve the right to use the insurance carrier of our choice. Sometimes that is Postal or the Carrier's Insurance and sometimes that is a private insurance company such as DSI or U-PIC/Shipsurance. If we use a private insurance company the package will not be marked insured, but it will be.
FIVE - Methods of Payment Accepted
We aoffere by 's rules and try and stay abreast of their changes. We accept Paypal. Paypal also accepts the major credit cards, or we also take Credit Cards Directly over the phone, (MC, VISA, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CARTE BLANCHE, DINERS CLUB, JCB) Bottom line, whatever method is most convenient for you.
SIX - Time Frame To Pay
We ask all sales to be paid for in the fastest possible time frame. (This is all we do for a living and we need the money to pay the bills and buy more unique and fun items to put up on )
SEVEN - Shipping Time Frame
We make every effort to ship in a timely manner. We are home schooling the boys, listing tons of items, and as like any of us are just plain swamped, so we have to schedule a special time to pack and ship. We ship on a first paid, first shipped basis. (We do not ship any item until it has been paid and the funds have cleared.) With the ebb and flow of payments we manage to get everything out of the door within one week. If there is a rush, we will make every effort to work with you in getting it out of the door faster. As you can see from our response, we do not disappoint. OF COURSE, items that need special attention, crating, etc adds to the time frame of those items.
EIGHT - Local Pickup
Sometimes it makes sense to come by and pickup your items. Sometimes an item is just too big for any other option. If you've arranged local pickup with us, you must pickup the item within 30 days otherwise it will be subject to storage fees or relisting.
Finally, NINE - Communication
Please feel free to contact us at anytime, with any question or comment. Unless we are out of town we make an effort to answer all emails as quickly as possible.
