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1960s Marx Toys Battery Operated “Baby Bulldozer” made in Hong Kong

Jon Nix — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 21:47:02 +0000

Dating from the 1960s, this is Marx Toys' "Baby Bulldozer", a bright orange plastic motorised bulldozer which features forward and reverse movement and a front scoop which moves up and down as the bulldozer travels. A lever to the back of the toy selects the direction of travel (and turns it off) and the scoop automatically lowers and raises. A great-looking little toy measuring approximately 17cm (6¾ in.) in length, this one is fully-functioning and in good shape considering its undoubted use. The tracks are in particularly good order. There are some minor defects, notably some missing plastics to the driver and to the top of the bulldozer which there should be some small black plastic mirrors and a stack, but these aren't too detrimental.

The toy takes one "D" size battery which fits into a compartment on the underside (see photos).

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Vintage Celluloid S. A. Reider Nodding Stork with Baby Bobble Head

Jon Nix — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 11:04:15 +0000

A rare vintage celluloid plastic figure made by S.A. Reider. One of a variety of toys/gifts made by the company, this one would most likely celebrate the birth or impending arrival of a baby, playing as it does on the folk tale of storks delivering babies! In common with many of the other figures this one has a nodding / bobbing head and comes with a tiny baby figure which dangles (somewhat unnervingly) from the stork's neck.

A charming and quirky item - certainly a little bit different! This one still has its original label intact and is in good vintage condition. The stork measures approximately 10cm (4 in.) high and 8.5 cm (3¼ in.) long.

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1960s Mi-Ken Baby Animal Clock with Moving Eyes Made in Japan

Jon Nix — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 08:48:29 +0000

A rather kitsch and cute "Baby Animal" clock made by Mi-Ken of Japan - most likely a panda or other bear, despite the generic nature of the label! This little wind-up clock's main feature is the moving eye mechanism, with the eyes moving left and right with the second ticks. Boxed (and a nice box at that) with original packaging, pendulum and a key for winding it up, this little clock raises a smile in everyone who sees it, almost guaranteed...! Instructions for mounting the clock and using it are included on a label to the rear.

The clock is in fully working condition and has only one minor aesthetic flaw - a small patch of paint loss to one of the bear's feet. Otherwise, it's in good shape considering its age and use. Please note, this clock does emit a ticking noise, so please be aware if sensitive to this.

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Vintage Nayytex Charlie Brown Space Rocket Cotton T-Shirt

Jon Nix — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 21:11:59 +0000

Dress your baby or toddler (12-18 month old up to 2 years, as this is quite an accommodating t-shirt) in style with this vintage Nayytex Charlie Brown t-shirt. Made of 100% cotton the design features Charlie Brown replete with baseball cap and glove aboard a space rocket (for some reason!) in jazzy main colours of red, white and blue. Probably not official Peanuts merchandise, but it'll be absolutely perfect for the right youngster (parent/friend of parent) and it is doubtful that there'll be anyone else wearing one like it!

The t-shirt comes with its original bag (with twee design and slogans including "Nayytex... of course" and "For Quality & Hi [sic] Fashion") and is in very good, undamaged, condition. Of course, it is recommended to wash before use to clean and refresh it as it has been in storage for some time and may have some minor blemishes from that.

For guidance the armpit to armpit measurement of the t-shirt is approximately 50cm but there is plenty of stretch so anticipate it fitting up to 55 cm or more. Length from shoulder to hem is 35cm.

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Rare 1950s Kleeware Bear Baby Rattle / Teether

Jon Nix — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 17:26:46 +0000

A rare and curious item (to contemporary eyes), a Kleeware plastic bear-shaped baby rattle / teether dating from the 1950s. We suspect it was originally part of a set, this figure seemingly representing Baby Bear from the Goldilocks story, and he has a charm and curiosity appeal all of his own. And he has a spoon. For his porridge (obviously).

In good condition - paintwork very much intact and visible - and measuring approximately 6cm / 2¼ in high, the figure is stamped KLEEWARE.

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Cast iron salt cellars

Jon Nix — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 14:25:03 +0000

For those times when lightweight salt cellars won't do, we present to you a cast iron salt cellar. For those times when simple salt cellars won't do, we present to you a cast iron salt cellar formed of a woman and her baby in a cot. The salt flows from the back of the woman's head and from the foot of the cot. Well, you would, wouldn't you?

We're not sure, but it appears this lady is from the Low Countries and although it's rude to ask a woman her age, we reckon she's got more than a few miles on the clock.

The cot measures approximately 6cm (2¼ inches) in length and 2cm (¾ inches) in width and has rather flaky paint. The lady measures approximately 6cm (2¼ inches) in height with a maximum width of 5cm (2 inches) and she's in slightly better shape, looks-wise. Stoppers are present on both.

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