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    Posted 13 years ago

    vetraio50
    (756 items)

    This was my toy given to me by my grandfather in the 1950's.

    I think it is a Tippco, Motorrad TCO 59, or motor bike TCO 59. I believe it was made in the US Zone Germany, although there is no indication of this on the toy. It's an example of the classic early post-war tin litho clockwork toys manufactured by Tipp & Co, Nuremberg, Germany, U.S. Zone.

    The toy represents an early 1940's era motorcycle. It has a red and cream body and gray Dunlop Cord tyres, a head light, and rear saddle bags. The driver wears a khaki canvas uniform, leather boots, gloves, and blue helmet. “Training wheels” keep him upright.

    The cyclist is powered with a small clockwork motor in the saddle bags and has an attached key. The training wheels are not angled , instead the front wheel can be pitched either to the left or the right. After it’s wound up it glides smoothly across the floor, either in a straight line or in a wide or narrower circle. Best of all……it works well and the motor is still strong!
    I have to admit I played with it a lot! It is not in the best of condition. I do not have the box and the toy no longer has its windscreen.

    Every time I see the toy I remember my grandfather Maurice O'Reilly of Millockstown, Ardee, County Louth, north of Dublin in Ireland. He bought me many toys but this is the one I have kept all these years.

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    Comments

    1. officialfuel officialfuel, 13 years ago
      What a great keepsake!
    2. cookiebaby722 cookiebaby722, 13 years ago
      ITS BEAUTIFULLY CRATED,LOVE THE SADLE BAGON THE SIDE, GREAT DETAILS. TOUCHING KEEPSAKE!
    3. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Many thanks to you both: officialfuel and cookiebabe!
    4. ozmarty ozmarty, 13 years ago
      Hi Kev kook at these

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    5. ozmarty ozmarty, 13 years ago
      http://www.artfact.com/photoPopup.cfm?sh=1&img=14420103&rh=C7AB096E01EB5379D16F53A697CC9006
    6. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Hi Marty! Thanks for these; the variety of the models is amazing. And to think that some youngsters kept their toys in original boxes. I regret my wanton ways!
    7. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Thanks again PhilDavidAlexanderMorris.
    8. Shawnl86 Shawnl86, 13 years ago
      Wow Vetraio, thats a Great little piece!
    9. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Thanks Shawn for your comments!
    10. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Hey thanks chevy59, Rivertrout and you 2 fourpeepsake!
    11. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Thanks too sanhardin and BELLIN68!
    12. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Thanks vanskyock24 for your comment!
    13. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Many thanks Stonie & Mysticshore!
    14. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Many thanks Longings!
    15. lundy lundy, 13 years ago
      ya thats nice
    16. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Many thanks rocker-sd and lundy too!
    17. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Many thanks kerry10456!
    18. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Many thanks country_pickers & AntigueToys too!
    19. vetraio50 vetraio50, 13 years ago
      Many thanks guyfrmatl!
    20. oldskool oldskool, 12 years ago
      Really cool wind up...
    21. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      My apologies for tardy thanks to mikielikesign2, oldskool & Dan121156 too!
    22. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks mustangtony!
    23. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      many thanks mon amie amy!
    24. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks TripleM!
    25. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks Harborguy!
    26. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks Sean! He's kinda cool!
    27. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Totally kind, young mate! Friday the thirteenth is almost over and it has been a good day!
    28. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks madvan!
    29. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks mikielikes!
    30. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks inky!
    31. artislove artislove, 12 years ago
      beautifull authentic vintage feeling ahhh those were the days...
    32. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks artislove!
    33. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks miKKo!
    34. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks czechman & cocacoocoo tooooo!
    35. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thans mikielikesigns2!
    36. Yuko Yuko, 12 years ago
      This toy is just wonderful. Never seen one in such good condition. This tin toy for their colors and I love details.
      Yuko
    37. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks Yuko!
    38. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks Jewels!
    39. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks Lucas!
    40. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks blunderbuss2!
    41. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      No problems, mate. This one is so you, too!
    42. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      What a great piece ! I missed it also . Priceless gift from your Grandpa :-)
    43. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks Manikin and to you too, Poop!
    44. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks jimboothfinds!
    45. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks Sizzle!
    46. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Hey, many thanks beachbomb!
    47. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks BHock!
    48. vetraio50 vetraio50, 12 years ago
      Many thanks RonM, PickerKnows and the Hornet too!
    49. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks SEAN68!
    50. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks jrfm410!
    51. SEAN68 SEAN68, 11 years ago
      Your welcome Kevin:). Sweet ride:)
    52. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Thanks again SEAN for your kind comments!
    53. SEAN68 SEAN68, 11 years ago
      your very welcome KevinG:)
    54. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks signaholic!
    55. zguy2112 zguy2112, 11 years ago
      Another GREAT piece! Love it.
    56. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks TOM61375 & ZGUY2112 too!
    57. tom61375, 11 years ago
      You are very welcome vetraio50! =)
    58. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks FARMLADY and TOM too!
    59. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks PACKRATPLACE!
    60. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks AGHCOLLECT!
    61. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks POPs52!
    62. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago
      Many thanks VANSKYCOCK!
    63. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 years ago

      Many thanks NUTSABOTAS 'n ROYCROFTBOOKSFROMME too!
    64. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks TREY 'n GEO26E !!!!!
    65. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks FOXTERRIER9LIVES !!!!!!!!!!
    66. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks KYRATANGO !!!!!!!
    67. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks FIFTIES50'S!!!!!!!!!
    68. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 10 years ago
      This post its adorable!
      Many thanks for share!
    69. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks VIRGINIA VINTAGE !!!!!!!!
    70. Virginia.vintage Virginia.vintage, 10 years ago
      Thanks to you vetraio50!!
    71. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks PICKRNOSE 'n FIFTIES50s too !!!!!!!
    72. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks PACKRAT-PLACE !!!!!!!
    73. shareurpassion shareurpassion, 10 years ago
      What a special memory! You have preserved this so well. Thanks for sharing...
    74. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks SHAREURPASSION 'n PWCOLLECTOR too !!!!!!!'
    75. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks RSILCAR !!!!!
    76. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks ANTIQUEROSE !!!!!
    77. pickrknows pickrknows, 10 years ago
      Love the patina and honest wear on your piece of childhood history Kevin. Beautiful to still have it after all these years!!
      Cherish the memories!!
    78. vetraio50 vetraio50, 10 years ago
      Many thanks PICKER !!!!!

      I think I will take some new photos!
    79. vetraio50 vetraio50, 9 years ago
      Many thanks MACDADDYRICO !!! !!! !!! !!!
    80. vetraio50 vetraio50, 9 years ago
      Many thanks NICEFICE !!!!!!
    81. AzTom AzTom, 9 years ago
      Nothing makes a toy more beautiful than the good memories it can bring.
    82. vetraio50 vetraio50, 9 years ago
      Many thanks RADEGRUNDER & AZTOM for those kind comments !!!!
    83. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Many thanks WINDWALKER !!! !!!!! !!!
    84. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Many thanks ANTIQUEROSE !!! !!!! !!!
    85. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Many thanks BENSALLRIGHT !!!!
    86. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Many thanks FK46 !!! !! ! !! !!!
    87. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      New pix !!!!
    88. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Many thanks RAVAGE !!!! ! !!!!
    89. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Many thanks MAREREDWARE !!! !! ! !! !!!
    90. vetraio50 vetraio50, 8 years ago
      Many thanks TOYPASSION, RAVAGE, POIRE & OROYOROY !!!!!
    91. PoliticalPinbacks PoliticalPinbacks, 7 years ago
      Love it and the story, Great posts and good memories never die.
    92. roddyq roddyq, 7 years ago
      So great to have the toy you played with as a child good memories!!
    93. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks EJW, RODDY AND POLITICALPINBACKS for those kind comments.
    94. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks THOMAS !!!!!
    95. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks OROYOROY !!!! ! !!!!
    96. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks THE GATEKEEPER !!!!
    97. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks BLUNDERBUSS, MRISTYNDALL & MACDADDYRICO !!!!
    98. Caperkid, 7 years ago
      Missed this beauty!
    99. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks CAPERKID, IGNATZ & RADEGRUNDER !!!!!
    100. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks DLPETERSEN & ANNAB !!!!
    101. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks TYLYNNIE & BUCKETHEAD !!!!
    102. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks COLLECTABLES59 !!!!
    103. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks BUCKETHEAD !!!!
    104. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks MACDADDYRICO & ROYCROFTBOOKSFROMME too !!!!
    105. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks ANNAB !!!
    106. vetraio50 vetraio50, 7 years ago
      Many thanks HO2CULTCHA !!!!
    107. Lata Lata, 6 years ago
      Awesome toy with a superb story!
    108. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      Many thanks LATA & CLOCKERMAN !!!!!!
    109. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      Many thanks THOMAS !!!!!!
    110. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      Many thanks LATA !!!!!!
    111. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      Many thanks IGGY !!!!!
    112. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      Many thanks VALENTINO97 !!!!!!
    113. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      Many thanks NEWFLD, HUNTERQLEE, YOUGOTTAHAVESTUFF, ROYCROFTBOOKSFROMME & VYNIL too !!!!!!!
    114. Hoot60, 5 years ago
      Wonderful! Especially that it was from your grandfather! Bravo!!!
    115. vetraio50 vetraio50, 5 years ago
      Many thanks HOOT60 !!.!!.!!
    116. vetraio50 vetraio50, 4 years ago
      Many thanks COKEMAN !.!!!.!
    117. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 4 years ago
      The story and memories are as interesting as the actual toy. Odd, but I think as we age we get the ability to appreciate the memories of others more than we might have when young. Perhaps because we have made our own memories and are aware of the importance first hand. Either way, thanks for sharing the toy and the memory.
    118. lptools, 4 years ago
      Cool toy, wonderful history, thanks for sharing!!!
    119. vetraio50 vetraio50, 4 years ago
      Many thanks LPTOOLS and FHRJR for your kind words.
    120. vetraio50 vetraio50, 4 years ago
      Many thanks POTICHEMAN & YOUGOTTAHAVESTUFF !!.!.!!.!.!!
    121. vetraio50 vetraio50, 2 years ago
      Many thanks FALCON !!!!!
    122. vetraio50 vetraio50, 11 months ago
      Many thanks NEWFLD !!!!

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