Garcia & Calda Portuguese Hand-Painted Tin 3-Wheeled Delivery Trike European Toy for Sale

Garcia & Calda Portuguese Hand-Painted Tin 3-Wheeled Delivery Trike European Toy

An exceptionally rare Garcia & Calda of Torres Novas, Portugal tin three-wheeled delivery trike. This toy is hand-painted in vibrant multicolors, featuring striking red, orange, and yellow hues. The driver is dressed in a red outfit with orange arms. Its primitive design is completed with tin wheels and wooden Mobil Gargoyle oil barrels, adding to its vintage charm.

This piece is in all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, fading, dust, chips, scuffs, surface rust, scratches, missing accessories, and wear that are to be expected from age and play. This is approximately 8 ½” L. We invite you to view the photos to further determine the quality and condition. 

A brief history of Garcia & Calda of Torres Novas, Portugal:

Garcia & Calda of Torres Novas, Portugal, is known for producing tinplate toys, particularly in the mid-20th century. Torres Novas was a notable hub for toy manufacturing in Portugal during that time, with several companies engaged in the production of metal toys.

Garcia & Calda specialized in creating tinplate toys, including vehicles, such as trucks, cars, and tricycles. These toys were typically hand-painted and often featured simple yet charming designs. They were made from pressed tin, a common material used in toy production at the time, and were known for their durability and vibrant colors.

The toys produced by Garcia & Calda are now considered collectible items, particularly by enthusiasts of vintage tin toys. Due to their rarity and the craftsmanship involved, these toys can be highly valued on the collector’s market today. Like many other vintage toy manufacturers, Garcia & Calda contributed to the rich history of European toy-making, reflecting the craftsmanship and creativity of the era.