Posted 12 years ago
collector4…
(153 items)
This is a Toy Cable Car with Original Box, Made in Japan.
One side says Powell & Mason Sts. 504 Municipal Railway, other side
says Bay & Taylor Sts. 504. Bell rings when wheels move. 10-tin people inside the train. Car is in almost mint condition, box is very good.
I love the tin people inside! I have an almost 'repro' of this, but it doesn't have the splendid people inside!
Nice toy! It's fun to see the box as well. I grew up in San Francisco and I am dating myself by revealing that I can remember seeing similar examples sold in the souvenir shops on Grant Avenue in Chinatown. My family had a favorite restaurant there and we would visit a couple of times a month. Sometimes I was allowed to shop for a small toy or treasure in one of the shops after dinner.
I also remember being a bit confused as to why most of the items for sale were from Japan and not China. I'm sure that has changed now.
You might enjoy this man's collection:
http://www.sfgate.com/living/article/Tin-toy-San-Francisco-Cable-Cars-ca-1960-s-2536511.php
Nice toy with box. I used to have one when I was growing up
jcaram,
Thanks for the love.