Vintage Joustra tinplate Car & Caravan Clockwork Litho tin toy France 1952 RARE

Fabulous and scarce litho printed clockwork tinplate car and caravan manufactured by Joustra of France, early 1950s. Joustra was founded in Strasbourg in 1934.

The name was derived from JOUets de STRAsbourg. Both car and caravan feature litho printed orange paintwork with cream detailing and litho printed balloon tyres and have matching plates that read "1952-G-67". The car has a fully working clockwork motor with permanent key, adjustable steering and towing hook. The caravan incorporates a levelling screw.

Condition is excellent with only very minor blemishes to the wonderful orange paintwork. The baseplate and brightwork have some spots of tarnishing. The caravan is missing one of its doors but still displays beautifully.

A lovely example of a rare clockwork toy. Overall length 50cm Please note dispatch time is normally 2 days.

The item "Vintage Joustra tinplate Car & Caravan Clockwork Litho tin toy France 1952 RARE" is in sale since Sunday, December 10, 2017. This item is in the category "Toys & Games\Vintage & Classic Toys\Clockwork/Wind-Up". The seller is "edmundspencer" and is located in London. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Subtype: Clockwork/ Wind-Up
Type: Vintage/ Classic Toys
Country/Region of Manufacture: France
Brand: Joustra