Rare Wilkins Phaeton Clockwork Automobile Pressed Steel & Cast Iron (DAKOTApaul)
This evening I am offering a great grouping of vintage American wind-up toys from the late 1800 to 1930s. Please check out the bottom picture for the group and CLICK HERE to view the others (this sale is for the ONE ITEM listed below only)To see MORE photographs before offerding click hereHere is a wonderful looking cast iron and pressed steel Phaeton open seat Automobile from Wilkins, circa. early 1900s. Wow! You will not find this toy very often. Wilkins first car made along with its horse drawn toys. This is made of pressed steel and cast iron. The seat, frame, wheels and figure are cast iron. Measures approx. 9\" long. I have never seen this in red. Nice original paint. Wind-up mechanism on the bottom when turned moves the back wheels. This one is not catching when wound and will need fixing. A great early toy - don\'t miss. (last one I saw sold for $2250 at the Ward Kimball sale 2004).Offering in sale format (support the sale format!) with . Buyer pays shipping (Insurance is included in the shipping and handling fees for items over $300). Please check out my other items currently listed, and save on shipping. .Please join me on during the next couple of weeks - I will be offering some of my best investment quality toys, trains, banks, figural cast iron and more. Find out more about DAKOTApaul by Clicking Here. Or, now just search DAKOTApaul in the main search! And, please Sign Up for my newsletter and we will keep you posted on some some great items.To see my other items currently on CLICK HERE.
Seller\'s Terms
Buyer pays for shipping. When possible, multiple items will be shipped together to reduce shipping costs. PA resident to pay state sales tax of 6%. PLEASE NOTE: Our shipping costs reflect the care and attention we give to each package. Since we are handling rare, unique and expensive items, we go to great lengths to make sure they do not get damaged during shipping. Insurance is included in the shipping and handling fees of all items over $300 in value, however, the protection of these valuable items is our most important priority. WE EXTRA WRAP. And take the time to make sure you will get your item as safely as possible. Our shipping costs are reflective of that special handling.We WANT to provide you with the lowest cost shipping. We charge the actual cost plus a small $2.00 handling fee. I usually ship priority mail as that is the fastest, however, if you would like First Class, or Parcel Post we can do that. Just remind me when you win, and we will make the adjustment to Invoice. You will not be overcharged for shipping,Payment is due within 7 days of sale\'s end.
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