Vintage Tin Litho Wind-up Rollover Airplane Toy
From collection Vintage toys by Susan Li
Vintage Günthermann Tin Litho Wind-up Rollover Airplane
This vintage tinplate toy airplane features a clockwork wind-up mechanism designed for a 'rollover' or stunt action, facilitated by a prominent metal lever on the underside. The fuselage is decorated with detailed green and yellow lithography, including window markings and a large letter 'A' on the side. The nose of the aircraft displays the 'SG' logo within a circle, accompanied by the text 'MADE IN GERMANY' and a lithographed representation of a propeller and radiator. The wings and tail surfaces are painted blue on the underside. A small pilot figure is visible within the open cockpit. A distinguishing feature is the set of large, white lithographed wheels with black treads, bearing the inscriptions 'G. CORD' and 'A-12-120 BALLON'. The internal clockwork mechanism, including a large mainspring and brass gears, is exposed on the bottom of the fuselage, along with a fixed winding key. The toy shows minor signs of age-related wear, including small scratches and paint chips, but the lithography remains largely intact and vibrant.
Günthermann (SG)
Rollover / Looping Plane
1930.00
Blech
Blechspielzeug
Good
Mechanik Laeuft
Stunt rollover mechanism; lithographed 'Balloon' tires; visible clockwork gears; SG logo on nose.
Nuremberg
Germany
Interwar period
Side view showing the green/yellow lithography and the rollover lever underneath.
