TootsieToy Diecast 1930's Doll House Bedroom Set Vintage 8 pieces Blue

Description: Antique TootsieToy 1930's Doll House Bedroom Set Manufactured before 1940 The set includes 8 pieces made of light blue painted metal.Set includes 2 single beds, dresser with part of one leg missing, dressing table, rocking chair, night stand with part of one leg missing, chair with part of one leg missing and lamp. This set belonged to my mother who was an antique doll collectorI am listing 5 other sets that make up a complete doll house from her collectionAll pieces come from a clean, non smoking house The following is an article I copied from the internet on the Tootsie Toy Company for your information. The Dowst Brothers Company of Chicago cleverly allied their die cast (the product of casting from metal moulds) miniature furniture with various cardboard houses made by other companies. In this manner, little girls could obtain both house and furnishings in one mail order or purchase. Although manufacturing toys as giveaways and prizes (in Cracker Jack boxes) in earlier decades, their production of dollhouse furniture sets began soon after 1920 and continued until 1937. In the Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalogue of 1923 (below, close details are further below), for example, full sets of painted metal (an alloy of zinc and aluminum) furniture for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, dining room and parlour were offered at 83 cents each. Described as "Tootsie" (named after a family member who died tragically young at age 16 years), two years later it was "Tootsietoy." The promotional persuaders were that the pieces were made in a "special composition metal that will not break easily" and, further, that this "almost indestructible metal" would "not break like wood." Today's collector may challenge these claims, given the number of maimed pianos, table, sinks, etc. on the market, not to mention the chipped paint finishes. The scale is quite small, ½ inch to 1 inch.metal and painted in a beautiful blue color. The set is suitable for a bedroom in a dollhouse and is an original, not a licensed reproduction. The vintage set was made in the United States and is perfect for collectors of dollhouse furniture and miniatures. The brand, TootsieToy, is well known for their quality products and attention to detail. Add this unique and rare piece to your collection today! I am not a dealerThe items I am selling have either been mine, my families or friends.I pride myself in packaging your purchase with the utmost of care and shipping in a timely manner. Please bid thoughtfully as I do not accept returns and do my best to accurately describe my items. Please ask any questions that you may have and ask for further pictures if you feel you need them to make your decisionI will be happy to mail more detailed pictures upon request I really want you to be happy with your purchase Payment is due within 2 days of the auction endYour item will be mailed out to you within 3-4 days of receiving your payment and I will combine shipping on multiples items.

Price: 65 USD

Location: Oakland, Michigan

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