1950s Cowboy on Horse with Spinning Lasso Wind Up Tin Litho Mechanical Toy, 'Bronco Bill' Alps Japan Tin Toy
A plastic cowboy figure sits atop a palomino horse, looking very Western. Very fun working mechanical mid century tin toy, signed and with patent number!
Hard to find mid century wind-up tin lithograph mechanical toy featuring a soldier cowboy on his horse, complete with all parts and cool spinning lasso! This vintage toy is named Bronco Bill and is in fabulous, mint condition complete with logo marks: C. K. Alps, Made in Japan.
This is a fun and fabulous vintage riding cowboy tin toy! The molded figure features abundant detail with a wonderful expression on his face, wearing a hat and scarf, pockets on his shirt, a rope, and a gun in its holster! His right arm is raised up, holding the full circle lasso which is attached to a spring at the end of his hand. The lasso spins round and round when wound and works perfectly. So fun! The horse is golden brown with a white blaze and white feet, with printed litho details like the mane, bridle, cinch, and green & yellow blanket. He has both ears attached, which are often missing from this particular old tin toy. The original fixed key is present at the back of the horse which winds easily.
This vintage tin wind-up cowboy on horse Japan toy is in excellent condition with overall bright litho showing just a couple of tiny scratches. The celluloid cowboy is fully intact, also with bright color and no cracking. The horse is perfect with no dings or dents. This fabulous vintage working mechanical tin litho toy measures 4 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall to the top of the lasso. The lasso is made of stiff wire and measures 3.5 inches in diameter. There are maker's marks on the horse's back feet which read:
Left foot:
<C.K> (logo in diamond)
Made in Japan
Right foot:
Alps Toy Co.
Pat. No. 219599
This scarce vintage 1950s tin litho wind up mechanical plastic Bronco Bill cowboy with lasso on horse tin litho toy would be an excellent addition to your collection!
(This is a collectible toy, and is not suitable for children.) #TOY 0145
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