Wyandotte Toys Tin Lithographed Windup Mechanical Humphrey Mobile *SOLD*

Wyandotte Toys Tin Lithographed Windup Mechanical Humphrey Mobile 

We have for you a tin, lithographed, windup “Mechanical Humphrey Mobile” manufactured by Wyandotte Toys (All Metal Products Co.) of Wyandotte, Michigan. 

When wound with its dedicated key, this working Humphrey pedals his mobile in circles, waves his hand, and his hat moves up and down.     

This piece is in great 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 x 4 ½” W x 7 ¼” H. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.  

A brief history of Wyandotte Toys (All Metal Products Co.) Wyandotte, Michigan:      

1920 – 1956 (Toy production began in 1921).     

Founder: George Stallings and William F. Schmidt    

Specialty: Toy guns, rifles, targets, pressed-steel airplanes, and other motor toys with baked-enamel finish and battery-operated headlights. Biggest year was 1935 with 5 1/2 million dollars in toy guns. Acquired Haffner Trains (1950-1955).