VTG 1920S GERMAN ERZGEBIRGE MINIATURE WOOD FOLK ART TANKER TRUCK TOY/XMAS PUTZ

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Double your traffic. Payment | Shipping | POLICIES VTG 1920S GERMAN ERZGEBIRGE MINIATURE WOOD FOLK ART TANKER TRUCK TOY/XMAS PUTZ This little miniature toy is hand made from wood, with little lead spoke wheels. It was made in the Erzgebirge area of Germany, sometime around 1910 to 1930. The little toy is a wonderful tiny piece of folk art, measuring just 2 3/4" long. The Erzgebirge area of Germany, also called the Thurgian Mountains (Ore Mountains) was home to miners, until the ore ran out. The people in the area turned to making toys and holiday ornaments as a cottage industry, passing the tools and patterns from generation to generation; many of these families are still making toys today.The Erzgebirge area is 60% forest, so the majority of the items they made were made from wood, or wood products. These little wooden miniatures were sold in sets, or as singles, often in Christmas specialty catalogs. One such catalog was the Louis Lange catalog from 1923. Louis Lange was a German publisher in Chicago, and he put out Christmas catalogs featuring these tiny wooden toys, and other Erzgebirge holiday items.This little piece is in excellent conation, with a wonderful patina to the paint. There are no missing pieces or damage, and it is stamped Germany on the bottom. I have lots of the little wooden German pieces, so take a look! Please see my other listings, as there are lots of items like this one! I try to sell only the best collectibles, so you will cherish what you buy from me. I have lots of fun doing this, and I want you to have fun too. If you are ever unhappy with a transaction, let me know. I strive to give five-star customer service. If for ANY reason you feel you cannot give me five-star feedback, please give me a chance to fix the problem. I specialize in holiday, party and craft antiques/collectibles, so check back, as I have thousands of items to sell from my smoke free RV (wobble wagon)! I will gladly combine purchases to save you on shipping, and you will find that most of my items are shipped freight free. If you are a Florida resident I must either collect sales tax, or get a copy of your resale certificate. If you are an international bidder, I have set the calculator so that it will show your shipping options. I often under estimate the weight on items, to keep your freight expenses low. Payment is required within 4 days, please. Payment Back to Top I accept the following forms of payment: PayPal Shipping & Handling Back to Top US Shipping (FREE) USPS First-Class Mail� $0.00 USPS Parcel Post� International Shipping $9.00 USPS First-Class Mail International Album Album Album Album POLICIES PAYMENTS Back to Top Required within 4 days, please! This is my only income, so I depend on your prompt payments to keep my critters and myself in kibbles. FEEDBACK Back to Top I believe in offering the best customer service. YOU are the most important thing in any transactions that I have. I have a lot of fun doing this, and I want it to be fun for you, as well. I guarantee everything - shipping, item as described, damaged in transit, whether or not it gets there, absolutely everything. If you get a refund from me, it will include your shipping as well as the item expense. If there is any reason you feel you cannot leave me five-star feedback please let me know, and give me an opportunity to fix any issues. I really want you to be a happy customer, and come back and visit me. I have thousands of items to sell, and would like you to be a return customer. SHIPPING Back to Top I try and recycle packaging materials as much as I can. I hate adding more garbage to the environment; if you receive a box from me that has been used before, I am "recycling". I will make sure it's sturdy, and your item will arrive in good condition, but the box may not be pretty (or it might be - I have had to buy boxes, as well). F... read more

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