"Coast Defence" wind-up tinplate toy by Louis Marx & Co (USA), the wind-up mechanism concealed within a defence building which has a metal rod extending from the roof allowing a detachable zeppelin to circle above, in the foreground are three manned gun stations which move back and forth when the mechanism is activated. Circa.1930s; toy size 22½cm (9") diameter, height 17cm (7") when dirigible is attached, (damaged) box size 23½cm (9.5") x23cm (9.5").

Estimate

A$600–800

Realised

A$800

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727-729 High Street, Armadale, VIC 3143

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Source: Leski Auctions
First seen: 4 Oct 2026, 00:02
Last seen: 4 Oct 2026, 00:02
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