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Large Antique Primitive Style Toy Motor Car

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Start price: £20

Estimated price: £20 - £40

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Description

An antique toy motor car of substantial scale, fashioned in a primitive or folk-art style after an early 20th-century touring car or limousine. The vehicle is constructed from soldered sheet metal and features cast metal spoked wheels. The bodywork includes a covered driver compartment, a steering wheel, and an open rear passenger area. A rectangular luggage box is mounted to the roof section. The front of the car is fitted with a woven wire mesh radiator grille and twin circular headlights. The design incorporates large, curved wings over the wheels and running boards. There are no visible manufacturer marks, stamps, or labels on the body or chassis.

Length: Approximately 15.5 inches (39 cm).


Condition report:

The toy is in a heavily aged and distressed state. There is significant surface oxidation and corrosion present across the sheet metal body and cast metal wheels. The original finish shows heavy wear and extensive paint loss throughout. Hand-applied red and yellow paint accents appear to have been added to the bodywork, cabin frame, and wheel hubs at a later date. Structural integrity is maintained, though the metal displays surface irregularities and minor bends consistent with age and use. No original packaging is present.