Description: Vintage Elastolin Camel Dromedary Toy Animal Figure Putz Display7 cm or 2 3/4 inches tall8 cm or 3 inches long Elastolin composite shows cracks on 3 legs One hoof missing, he still stands wellMinimal paint wear Signed Germany on his belly c1930s to 50sO & M Hausser was founded in 1904, producing composite/sawdust based toy figures and soldiers, along side competitor Lineol. Hausser developed a hard and soft polystyrene plastic and started producing toy figures with it in 1955. The composite figures were still produced up to 1969. Hausser declared bankruptcy in 1983 and stopped production. The Hausser moulds were purchased by Preiser Co who reproduces them in modern plastic. Lineol Germany was founded in 1906. Famous, along side competitor Hausser Elastolin, for production of composite toy soldiers and animal figures. Esteemed sculptor and porcelain artist Albert Caasmann born 1886 died 1968, head of design and production for Lineol, designed over 600 figures, spending a lot of time at the Berlin Zoo using the animals there to model his creations. Lineol ceased production in 1965. In 1985 Lineol Duscha acquired trademark rights and now produce plastic reproductions using the original moulded designs.
Price: 20 USD
Location: OAKVILLE
End Time: 2025-02-09T21:31:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Year: 1930s
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Elastolin
