KO Japan - Tin toy - Brandweer ladderwagen blikspeelgoed

large Japanese lithographed tinplate fire engine with extendable ladder and friction motor from the 1950s. Identification & SpecificationsManufacturer: Yoshiya (recognizable by the diamond-shaped logo with KO / KO Japan) Origin: Japan Dating: ca. 1950–1955 (early post-war period)Material: Lithographed tinplate with solid rubber tires Dimensions: Length 42.5 cm (a substantial size for Japanese tin-toy of this period) Mechanics: Friction motor on the rear axle Features: Rotating and manually extendable/erectable ladder Two built-in firefighters in classic American uniform Hose reel at the back Richly detailed lithography with American Fire Dept. ("F.D.") inscriptions, hoses, manometers and control panels

Estimate:£63.56

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