Description
The Animate Toy Co. made very detailed little animals in the very early 1900s. from every other example of toys released from the Animate Toy Co. they always seem to be the drawback/fiction style tin toys. I have never seen one of these toys no matter what version be in operable condition. This Little Beaver is no different. It's friction/drawback mechanism does not work. It is marked on its underside "AHMEEK THE BEAVER" "DRAW BACKWARDS 2 OR 3 FEET OVER FLAT SURFACE" "ANIMATE TOY" "FOREIGN PATENTS PAT. U.S.A. JUNE 20 1916". This rarely seen unique toy is actually made with real fur. I'm not sure what kind of fur it is but I would guess it would be rabbit fur. That shows the quality of toys made back in those days, to be made with real fur. This little guy is 100% original. He is 100% complete other than missing a stick that should be in his mouth. It does have a very minor scratch on its tail. The colors are still bold and vibrant with no fading. The lithographs are very detailed. This little critter is approximately 5in. L (nose-to-tail) x 1 3/4in. W x 2in. H. PLEASE REVIEW ALL IMAGES AS THEY ARE ALSO AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION CHECK OUT MY OTHER ITEMS IN MY STORE! You can shop with confidence as I have a 100% positive feedback rating. I appreciate my customers and will do my very best to keep you happy and satisfied. Thanks for looking! Where does all this stuff come from? I acquire most items from estates and retailers. Once they are in my possession, they come from a Smoke Free Home. Condition: I try to take the best pictures to depict the true condition of the item. Some computer screens and lighting may throw the colors off a bit, so keep that in mind when purchasing. Questions? If you have a question, feel free to contact me and I will answer as soon as I can. Shipping: Shipping will be FREE to the lower 48 states. International buyers will be charged exact shipping. I will ship out same or next business day once payment is received. Immediate payment is preferred. Only serious buyers, please. Please verify your address PRIOR TO paying- I only ship to the address eBay provides me with. I cannot change address after the order is placed. If you need an address changed, message me and I will cancel the sale and you will then be able to purchase again with the correct address. Packing: I recycle boxes and packing materials, so your item may come in a homemade box fitted around your item. I pack all items safely and securely, and make sure there is no risk of damage. Keep in mind, unfortunately, things happen, so if your item arrives damaged, PLEASE let me know and send me pictures so that I can inform the carrier of damage. International buyers ? please note : Import duties, taxes, and charges aren't included in the item price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.