Wrapping Tin Toys

Never wrap bubble pack directly on tin litho toy collections or antique cast iron toys. The surface of the bubble wrap disintegrates, leaves a bubble pattern on the toy and ruins it. This can happen in as little as six months.  To wrap and store a toy in bubble pack, first wrap it in tissue paper, then use the bubble wrap over the tissue paper.

 

All the Moves: Windup Toys

Whimsical windup toys first gained popularity in the 1800s, as large, windup automatons enjoyed by the wealthy gave way to smaller, affordable windups. A wide range of windup toys were up for grabs at a recent Pook & Pook Inc. auction in Pennsylvania. Top price was $8,540 for a Baranger Studios animated lovebird store window […]

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