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Tin Metal Model of an Airplane
Georgian Antiques
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Tin Metal Model of an Airplane

1920 - 1940
Description

Circa 1940s. A small tin pedal car in the form of an aeroplane. The unrestored plane with chrome propeller and chrome fittings to the front of the cockpit, with an upholstered seat and the two original pedals (missing the steering wheel). There are two wheels at the front and a single wheel at the back, the pedal mechanism is working.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
180cm (70.87")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Vintage Tin Pedal Plane to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA953064
Dealers Internal Reference
31957
Description
Circa 1940s. A small tin pedal car in the form of an aeroplane.
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The unrestored plane with chrome propeller and chrome fittings to the front of the cockpit, with an upholstered seat and the two original pedals (missing the steering wheel).
Georgian Antiques

There are two wheels at the front and a single wheel at the back, the pedal mechanism is working.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
180cm (70.87")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Vintage Tin Pedal Plane to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA953064
Dealers Internal Ref
31957
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A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels.
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Archive I A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels.

Tin Metal Model of an Airplane

Archive II A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View II
Archive III A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View III
Archive IV A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View IV
Archive V A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View V
Archive VI A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View VI
Archive VII A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View VII
Archive VIII A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View VIII
Archive IX A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View IX
Archive X A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels. View X
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Edinburgh
EH6 7HF
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A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels.
Tin Metal Model of an Airplane
Ref: SA953064
A vintage off-white metal pedal plane featuring a front propeller, chrome windshield trim, and pink-rimmed wheels.
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Pedal planes gained popularity during the mid-twentieth century following the rise of commercial aviation. Produced alongside pedal cars, these ride-on toys featured mechanical foot cranks that turned the rear wheels and simultaneously rotated the front propeller.

Most pedal toys were fabricated from heavy-gauge pressed sheet steel or tinplate, finished with baked enamel or oil-based paint. Moving parts, such as the steering linkage, pedal cranks, and windshield trims, were commonly constructed from cast iron or chrome-plated metal.

Authentic period examples feature folded metal edges rather than modern plastic moldings, heavy iron pedal mechanisms, and original painted finishes displaying natural surface oxidisation. Markings from manufacturers such as Murray, Garton, or Giordani often appear stamped on the underside or metal seat.

Metal pedal planes serve as sculptural focal points when placed directly on the floor in an empty room corner, nursery, or home office. They are frequently used in industrial or mid-century interiors to add historical texture and graphic silhouette.

To prevent active corrosion, maintain the object in a dry interior environment with stable humidity. Dust gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of microcrystalline wax to bare metal areas to seal against moisture without altering the existing patina.
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