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Offered for sale is a rare and unique antique sheet metal/tin biplane toy featuring classic World War I-era aviation styling and hand-colored green, white, and red tricolor roundels and accents (reminiscent of Italian national aviation markings).Measurements & Dimensions:
Wingspan (Top Wing Width): Approximately 10 inches (~25.4 cm)Length (Front Propeller to Tail Fin): Approximately 12.5 inches (~31.75 cm)Overall Height (Base of Wheel to Top Wing): Approximately 4.5 inches (~11.4 cm)Key Details & Features:
Construction: Tinplate sheet metal assembly with cross-wire wing bracing and spoke wheels on a gear-connected axle.Design Details: Includes a front two-blade propeller, mock engine cylinders/exhaust ports, exposed cockpit cutout, and wire rigging.Markings: Features hand-drawn/painted green and red roundels on the top wing tips and tricolor accents on the rudder/tail fins.Condition Notes:
Surface Wear: Shows natural age-appropriate oxidation, patina, minor paint wear, and scratching consistent with an early 20th-century metal toy.Structural: Wire rigging, wings, landing gear, propeller, and tail section remain intact.Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition and dimensional references.
