SCARCE ANTIQUE TIN TOY c.1894 Carl Adam Windup Beetle PRE DATES LEHMANN Tinplate

$864.26 Buy It Now or Best Offer
free,30-Day Returns

Seller Store audio2424
(2211) 100.0%,

Location: Thetford
Ships to: US,
Item: 256726706830

Returns Accepted:ReturnsNotAccepted
Specific Character:CARL ADAM’S WALKING FLAPPING BEETLE
Type:Vintage/ Classic Toys
TV/ Film Character:mechanical bug insect
Age Level:1895
Country/Region of Manufacture:Germany
Subtype:Clockwork/ Wind-Up
Vintage:Yes

Carl Adam was born on January 20, 1864 in Osterode, East Prussia, the son of the painter Carl Adam. After attending high school, he devoted himself to technical studies and an apprenticeship as a watchmaker in Koenigsberg (today named Kaliningrad). As early as 1887, at the age of 23, he registered his first patent (along with his brother Richard): DRP 41 882 “striking and repeater mechanisms for watches” (note: a milestone in the field of watch development). How he discovered his love for toys remained his secret, as apparently no one ever asked him. In any case, in 1893 he founded a tin toys factory under the name “First East Prussian Patent Toy Factory of Koenigsberg, owner Carl Adam.” At the same time, he registered his trademark “Dancer.”Carl Adam was a brilliant inventor but, as it turned out, a poor businessman.In 1897, thru lack of financial support, the business was closed down .Carl Adam completely withdrew from the toy business and opened a watch and gold shop in Koenigsberg.In 1897, when father Lewin Minkowski and son Max took over the tin toys factory of Carl Adam, it was terribly in debt.Only a year later in 1898 the entire factory of Lewin Minkowski & Sohn, including stock, patents, materials, and customer lists, was sold for 15,600 marks to Ernst Paul Lehmann in Brandenburg.The purchase included the inventions not yet patented by Carl Adam, which Ernst Paul Lehmann filed under his own name at the German Patent Office…… OFFERED HERE IS MY: REAL ANTIQUE AUTOMATON / MECHANICAL TIN TOY c.1894 YES….. NOW AROUND 130 YEARS OLD ! INCREDIBLY RARE, FIRST ISSUE OF A CLOCKWORK WALKING & WING FLAPPING BEETLE MORE USUALLY KNOWN AS THE LEHMANN SCARAB BEETLE, THIS IS THE ORIGINAL PREDECESSOR….. THE RIGHTS TO MANUFACTURE, ULTIMATELY ACQUIRED BY ERNST PAUL LEHMANN, IN THE LATTER 1890’s. TINPLATE CONSTRUCTION CLOCKWORK / WIND UP MECHANICAL MOVEMENT …… WITH ORIGINAL FIXED-HEAD KEY WINDER A SUPER INGENIOUS MOVEMENT; THE BEETLE MOVES ABOUT WALKING, AND FLAPPING HIS WINGS measures about 10 cm displays with the scarce appropriate design mark, of Carl Adam’s dancer figure; not the later issued model’s Lehmann EPL marks etc… lovely tin litho printing, with attractive and naturalistic colours displays so nicely (i keep him under a glass dome, but this is not included in the sale). These scarce earliest beetles rarely appear, and even less so, in such great, fully intact working order. (i did not notice another on ebay #404532815396, in the more usual lesser state, including the often broken / missing legs (the beetles should all have six legs). A REALLY LOVELY ANTIQUE TOY, RARELY SEEN AND WITH SUCH A GREAT ACTION. please take a good close look at all the images i’ve added, as these also form part of the description…and i’m parting with my CARL ADAM CRAWLING BEETLE as is / as shown and without returns…thanks. PLEASE REMEMBER YOU ARE BIDDING TO PURCHASE MY MECHANICAL CARL ADAM FLAPPING BEETLE ONLY….THANKS SPECIAL DELIVERY within U.K £12overseas tracked confirmed delivery listed at £36 (refunding if any over payment, once posted) international buyers are responsible for payment of any further possible vat/customs taxes if located in U.S.A ….other than possible local sales tax, which may be imposed by your ebay at check out (these are not added by me)…..there will be no further tax to pay. IF TRACKED CONFIRMED DELIVERY IS NOT POSSIBLE TO YOUR LOCATION,I MAY NEED TO CANCEL SALE…BY BIDDING YOU AGREE & UNDERSTAND THIS. thank you. CARL ADAM … SCARAB BEETLE … INSECT … BUG …. MECHANICAL TOY … ANTIQUE … 1890’s …VICTORIAN … EDWARDIAN . .NOT A LEHMANN BEETLE … .mechanical figure …wind up…clockwork…german tin toy …. automate…automaton …tin toy… uncle sam … blech…tole…latta…tinplate…vintage…antique……similar period toy makers included vichy … lambert… roullet decamps … lehmann…distler… carette … kellermann … tippco…karl bub…fischer … gunthermann … gely…orobr…jep…charles rossignol…fernand martin…mettoy…william brittains…Marx…Charlotte Clark… charlie chaplin … Chien…strauss…disney… cars … motorcycles … bikes … stilt walking … elephants … peacock … tractor …clowns … childhood toys & juvenalia

Frequently Asked Questions About SCARCE ANTIQUE TIN TOY c.1894 Carl Adam Windup Beetle PRE DATES LEHMANN Tinplate in My Website

lotterymanager.co.uk is the best online shopping platform where you can buy SCARCE ANTIQUE TIN TOY c.1894 Carl Adam Windup Beetle PRE DATES LEHMANN Tinplate from renowned brand(s). lotterymanager.co.uk delivers the most unique and largest selection of products from across the world especially from the US, UK and India at best prices and the fastest delivery time.

What are the best-selling SCARCE ANTIQUE TIN TOY c.1894 Carl Adam Windup Beetle PRE DATES LEHMANN Tinplate on lotterymanager.co.uk?

lotterymanager.co.uk helps you to shop online and delivers Balmain to your doorstep. The best-selling Balmain on lotterymanager.co.uk are: Balmain Double Breasted Embroidered Lapel Blazer in Black Wool balmain grey distressed biker denim ss14 very rare Decarnin BALMAIN WOMEN BALMAIN SWEATHSIRT LOGO BLK BT4Q80 930BC Women’s Cropped Balmain Tshirt Size M BALMAIN red tweed gold military button 4 pocket power blazer jacket FR34 XS BALMAIN Women’s Mules B-IT Blanches Slide Sandal Pierre Balmain Green Vintage Leather Bi Fold Wallet Bill/ Cards Coin Purse Pierre Balmain Men’s Purple Silk Tie Necktie w/ Floral Pattern Extra Long 🌼 VOGUE PARIS ORIGINAL #2827-DESIGNER PIERRE BALMAIN-DRESS PATTERN 10 or 12 FF Pierre Balmain Blazer Men 40L Houndstooth Wool Sport Coat Corpcore Office Formal 131) LOT OF 10 PIERRE BALMAIN MEN’S TIE 100% SILK NOS Vintage JOLIE MADAME by BALMAIN Eau De Toilette Et Atomiseur 2 oz New in Box Balmain Black Jacket Windbreaker Size XL Brand New 500$ Balmain Shirt With Tags HOT AUTHENTIC Men BALMAIN BIKER Slim TAPERED SELVEDGE STRETCH Denim Jeans 32 x28 BALMAIN GENUINE LEATHER HEADBAND WITH 18K GOLD PLATED LOGO BALMAIN PARIS SS15 WHITE DISTRESSED DENIM BIKER JEANS 28 vintage MISS BALMAIN Paris Perfume 1/4 fl oz BALMAIN PARIS DISTRESSED DENIM SKINNY BIKER JEANS SZ.36-NWOT Balmain Paris genuine authentic Men’s sneakers VTG Pierre Balmain Paris SLEEK Long Sleeve Jersey Polo Shirt Dark Brown Sz Small Balmain Paris Hair Couture Set **box Damaged** Balmain x H&M Beaded Crystals/Pearls Embellishment Silk Blouse, 36, Aus 8 🌻 Ivoire de Balmain Eau de Toilette~ 50ml / 1.7 fl oz. (READ) Balmain Women’s “B Runner” Black & Gold Athletic Sneakers Shoes US 10 EUR 40 Balmain H&M Navy Blue Top Military Jacket Shirt Blouse Gold Size 36/ US 6 Pierre Balmain Couture 100% Silk Tie Paisley 54 inches Vintage – New Old Stock Balmain S/S 2010 Yellow Biker Jeans Christophe Decarnin Size 30 BALMAIN LIMITED EDITION BARRETTE POUR CHEVEUX MEDIUM Balmain 278086 Women two-tone logo-band swimsuit size 38 Blue White Victoria’s Secret Limited-Edition Balmain 2017 Fashion Show Strappy Bra 36B NWT Balmain Tiger Print Graphic T Shirt Size Large Rare Distressed White 2010 Cotton Balmain Logo Sweatshirt XXXL (3XL) Navy Blue Vintage Balmain Skirt Suit, Red Tweed, See below for sizing BALMAIN 2022gold black boucle tweed gold studded power shoulder jacket FR34 XS Balmain Sel D’Ambre Les Eternals Eau De Parfum 1.5ml/0.05oz Sample Spray New! Balmain Paris Women’s Brown Puffer Coat Jacket Size L Lightweight Insulated EUC NEW Balmain Crystal Embellished Military Jacket SZ 42 Black RARE Women’s Balmain Sunglasses Pierre Balmain Grey Jeans Biker Size 30 Made In Italy Pierre Balmain Paris Men Blue White Pocket Long Sleeve Dress Shirt Size 40 Balmain Tweed Jacket, Size 38 Kawasaki Balmain Pens Balmain Men’s White Embossed Balmain Logo Crewneck Short Sleeve T-Shirt Balmain Shirt Mens L Green Eagle USA Flag Graphic Goth Grunge Casual *BALMAIN* Most Wanted Runway F/W 2016 Sheer Lace Ruffled Pants FR 34 pin’s perfume Monsieur Balmain Pierre Balmain Vtg BALMAIN – Officer wool jacket – Sz 48 (M) Ladies Pierre Balmain Swiss Made Watch 2551 Stainless Steel Water Resistant RARE BALMAIN PARIS-Military Epaulette Snap Button Men’s Shirt-Size 16/41-Rare Balmain Black Signature Logo Sweatshirt Size Large Balmain NWT Chevron Strong-Shoulder Mini Dress Size 4 (36) Women’s Designer BALMAN by BALMAIN POUR HOMME Eau De Toilette EDT 3.3 oz Men Pierre Balmain Paris Silk Scarf Burgundy Gold Navy Abstract Equestrian France Pierre Balmain Men’s Dress Shirt, Blue and White Striped , Size 17 43 NWT BALMAIN Flocked Logo Cropped White Hoodie Sweatshirt M Vintage Jolie Madame Balmain 1 fl Oz Perfume made in france Pierre Balmain Men’s Extra Long Multi-color Neck Tie NWT Balmain Women’s Natural V-neck Monogram Knitted Mini Dress Size 44 Pierre Balmain Men’s Tie 100% Silk Extra Long Multicolor Geometric Design Pierre Balmain black white red gray silk tie 55 x 3.75 Necktie 15773 Balmain Mens Blazer FW2012 Runway Look 20 Very Rare Decarnin NWT Victoria’s Secret x Balmain Medium Shanghai Fashion Show Oversized Tee New BALMAIN Floral Stretch Viscose Jersey Dress 40 6 $1400 VENT VERT ORIGINAL BY PIERRE BALMAIN 1.0 OZ/30ML SPRAY IN BOX VINTAGE RARE Faith Connexion Coated Black Denim Pants Women’s Size 25 Luxury Balmain Designer Balmain Brigade IV Black Gold Aviator Eyeglasses BALMAIN – $2,996 BLUE/BLACK MOHAIR “FRINGED” BLANKET SWEATER/PONCHO (SCORE!!) 38 Balmain Button-shoulder logo-print cotton T-shirt SIZE 14 (42) Ladies CB229+ Balmain Girls Logo‎ Print Dress- NWT BALMAIN BLACK COTTON BLEND BLAZER FR 44 UK 16 MONSIEUR BALMAIN EAU DE TOILETTE 5 ML. 0.16 FL.OZ. MINI PERFUME Used BALMAIN × H&M Collaboration Knit Cap Beanie Limited Edition Black (2) SAMPLE SALE BALMAIN Flocked Cotton-Jersey T-shirt BLUE $550 MSRP sz XL Balmain XH1KD000 GFE Men’s Sweater size M Balmain White T-shirt With Logo Size L $650 Mens BALMAIN Graffiti Graphic T-Shirt Black/Multi Medium Women’s bal-main Autumn Letter short knitted sweater top Balmain Paris Triangle Two Piece Bikini White Gold Buttons XS Swimsuit Italy NWT Vtg Balmain 38×30 Gray Flannel Flat Front Dress Pants BALMAIN Double Riders Jacket studs Ladies Woman’s Black cotton zip authentic NOS Pierre Balmain Monsieur Men’s Dress Shirt 14 1/2 – 32-33 NEW in package BALMAIN B logo buckle red white gingham ruffled cottage skirt FR34 XS Balmain Black Gift Bag Empty Logo Crafting Decorative Storage 13.5 x 16.5 in Pierre Balmain Overcoat Size EU 44 Black Heavy Jacket VGC Pierre Balmain Men’s Gray Wool Cashmere Crewneck Pullover Sweater IVOIRE BY PIERRE BALMAIN (1OZ) Balmain For H&M Tuxedo Blazer Cream Jacket US 4 US4 EUR 34 XS KARDASHIAN Balmain Mens Skinny Jeans Size 33×34 Black Cotton Stretch 5 Pocket Slim Denim SOLD OUT $1,100 Balmain embellished tank sleeveless white knit Top (40FR) US 4-6 BALMAIN Shirt Rare Distressed Denim Pearl Snap Button Down Size Men’s M Pierre Balmain Blazer Charcoal Pinstripe 100% Wool 39 S Double Breasted Jacket Balmain Paris 2017 Designer Black/Red Tshirt 44 Rue Francois 1er Paris Printemps Lot of 3 Balmain Paris Travel Soap Savon Parfume 50 G 1.76 Oz $1595 Balmain Paris Black Wide Leather High Waist Wrap Around Belt SZ 36 061 Balmain Junior Rugby Union Players Black Shorts BLK Australia Mens S VGC Pierre Balmain Paris Long Sleeve Shift Dress with Bow Detail 10 Balmain BL2068 Sunglasses 53-21-140 Black plastic Gold metal Frames BALMAIN Balmain Paris Embossed Logo T-Shirt Men M Black Balmain Womens White High Rise Zip Ankle Skinny Leg Jeans Size 34 Mens Pullover Fleece Hoodie