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Vintage J. Chein & Co. 'Old Jalopy' Wind-Up Tin Lithograph Toy

This item is a vintage wind-up tin lithograph toy car, specifically the 'Old Jalopy' model produced by J. Chein & Co. in the mid-20th century, likely between the 1930s and 1950s. The toy is constructed from pressed tinplate and features vibrant, multi-colored lithography on a black base. The car is decorated with various humorous colloquialisms and graffiti-style text typical of the era, including 'Kilroy wasn't here,' 'Old Jalopy,' 'Luke the Spook,' and 'No Tight Nuts Alloud.' It features a built-in driver figure in a blue suit and a red interior. The car sits on four white rubber or plastic wheels with silver-painted tin spokes. A physical key for the clockwork mechanism is visible on the passenger side. Condition-wise, the toy shows moderate wear consistent with its age, including minor surface scratches, slight paint loss at the edges, and some oxidation on the exposed metal parts like the axle. The lithography remains largely legible and the colors are relatively bright. This piece is a classic example of American tin toy craftsmanship, known for its jerky, 'bumbling' movement when wound.

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$175.00 - $250.00

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