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We discovered that tinplate toys began in the mid 19th century with famous German makers such as Bing, M\u00e4rklin and Lehmann. But these were often beyond our budget and there was an element of chance to our collecting. We became interested in space toys after the Moon landings and bought robots, flying saucers and astronauts. We also really liked animals. I had a wonderful tumbling monkey that terrified the children. He disappeared one day and I never found him again. I think one of them must have disposed of him!<\/p>\n
You might also like<\/strong> the history of antique toy theatres<\/a><\/p>\n Mainly from junk shops and jumble sales. During the summer holidays we used to stay with the artist Fred Cuming at his house in Hythe, Kent and, while there, we always visited a junk shop in Folkestone that would invariably have one or two tinplate toys. One year we discovered that the owner had died and the shop was closing down. We asked if there were any toys left and were told to go upstairs, where we found a huge collection. We bought the lot for about \u00a350.<\/p>\n Yes \u2013 it\u2019s a singing bird by German company Hohner, which is best known for making harmonicas. I bought it new from Habitat when I was very pregnant with my youngest son. It flaps its wings and turns its head and sings.<\/p>\n You might also like<\/strong> collecting 1950s space toys<\/a><\/p>\n Look after them. I keep mine dusted and oiled and I take care not to overwind them because if the spring goes that\u2019s it. These days there are lots of reproductions around. If, like we did, you are buying for visual appeal, there\u2019s nothing wrong with a new tinplate toy \u2013 so long as you recognise that\u2019s what it is.<\/p>\n This colourful Banana Joe tinplate toy is in worn condition, but it\u2019s certainly a rare find. The toy had been cleaned and oiled, but no changes have been made to the original piece.<\/p>\n Buy 1950s Peter Pan Clockwork, Tinplate Toy, \u201cBanana Joe\u201d from Etsy (\u00a3225)<\/a><\/p>\n Fun and colourful, this 1930s tinplate boxing toy is in good condition considering its age. Simply squeeze the tinplate toy to make the two boxers fight.<\/p>\n Buy Vintage Handheld 1930s Tin Boxer Toy from Etsy (\u00a330)<\/a><\/p>\n This quirky tinplate toy was based off an earlier Victorian creation. Set the clown spinning and watch it reverse as it reaches each end.<\/p>\nWhere did you buy them?<\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nDo you have a favourite tinplate toy?<\/h2>\n
What advice would you give to a new tinplate toy collector?<\/h2>\n
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1950s Peter Pan Clockwork, Tinplate Toy, \u201cBanana Joe\u201d<\/h3>\n
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