Of American manufacture, by the J. Chein Toy Company in New York City; this early 1930’s vintage tin toy depicts a World War I “Doughboy” or American infantryman wearing his back pack and green “fatigues”, and when wound up and released on the floor, he walks along (more like waddles along) in a “happy go lucky” manner; works great! (request to see video).
The toy is in excellent and completely all original condition with no restoration and no touch up paint. The lithography and paint is bright and shows little wear except for a couple of superficial scratches on the back (see images).
Dimensions: 6″ high x 2 3/4″ wide x 2 3/4″ deep.
Provenance: From a recently acquired prominent collection of vintage tin toys.
Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children’s playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace