UNIQUE! Vintage WIND UP TOY RABBIT in Advertising Prototype Box

Description: I will begin my description sharing with you that this is an unusual listing. This marketing prototype included the 1950s wind-up tin tricycle with the plastic rabbit riding upon it. It was found in the office of an Advertising/Marketing Creator with his collection of memorabilia from his career. I do not know the back-story. Was the company he created for doing a presentation for a toy company and this was used as a sample of their clever ideas? Maybe it was for one of the toy companies that still makes little wind-ups similar to this vintage piece? That may be the situation since the bottom of the box is labeled "Rodney Rabbit, Version One" and "Archive Original, April 2017, 3 of 3". It is signed by the creator. Regarding condition of the two pieces:The box is clean and made of cardboard. It is neatly covered with four separate pieces of printed paper on the sides plus another on the bottom. The pieces are neatly adhered to the cardboard. Some "rumples" can be seen along/near the edges and a few areas where the very edge of the paper is pulled away a bit, probably from handling. The cover of the box is made of thin wood, luan I believe. It is painted a flat dark red/maroon/cranberry to match the trim color on the box. The toy, when wound gently, will go forward in circular direction as the tricycles handle bars are in a stationary position pointing slightly to one side. The bell has a good ring to it. The toy has been played with judging by the condition; the plastic rabbit and tricycle have some "vintage grime". There is some rust under the grime on the tin. My experience is to never touch the rust or bubbles as it may take the paint off. The "Happy Easter" flag is made of coated paper. The pointed end has a curl/fold. There are some stains/spots on the paper where it wraps around the plastic pole. I am including USPS Ground Advantage Shipping at no additional cost to you! Please view the photos and take advantage of the zoom option. I made notes on some of the photos. All of the photos in all of my listings are of the actual item my buyers will receive. I take great pride in providing you with accurate descriptions and as many photos as possible. A picture is worth a thousand words so please take advantage of both words and photos. If you have questions or would like any clarification, please message me via eBay. I enjoy communication with my customers! Your bid indicates you like what you see! I will accept returns if a significant error in the description were to occur as detailed in the eBay Buyer Protection Policy. Please know my goal is happy, returning customers. I enjoy taking time to examine my items carefully, often under a magnifier, and note any concerns. I enjoy wrapping and packaging every item with the great care and I do not add a handling fee. I use a combination of new and used (always clean!) packing materials. Reusing materials is good for our environment and helps to reduce my cost of packaging materials. eBay will automatically give you a total that includes the price of your item plus taxes and shipping costs. **If you would like to purchase multiple items from me it is easy! **You simply select Request Total From Seller in your shopping cart. I will then gather your items and combine them for a revised package size and weight. I will then send you an invoice with the new combined costs to help you complete your transaction. I will have your package at the Post Office before the end of the business day following your payment. I appreciate payment as quickly as possible upon close of auction to ensure you receive your purchase as quickly as possible. Updated: IMPORTANT SHIPPING UPDATES REGARDING DELIVERY DELAYS WITHIN USPS IN SOME AREAS OF THE COUNTRY. I will have your package at the Post Office on the business day following your payment as stated above. Please understand that once your package has been accepted at the Post Office, USPS is responsible for getting it through their system and delivered to you. The USPS Service Alerts and Updates is a great site to check to see if there are any weather or service disruptions that may impact delivery speed to you. In the past I have only used USPS but I now added FedEx as a shipping option for you. Two busy moves in recent years provided a great opportunity to go through all my treasured collectables and unique stuff! Far too much for one lady so I have promised my family that years from now there will be far less to wrap, pack, and move! Fall 2024: After what seems like forever to me, I am now "back at it" with new eBay listings! This is a happy day for me! There is no telling what you will see listed in the coming weeks as I move forward. Please consider adding me to your favorites. I appreciate every sale and Thank You for shopping with me!.....Jeanne

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Sandisfield, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-17T18:29:02.000Z

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