C. 1910s Schieble (Dayton, Ohio) Large Tin Litho Trolley in Yellow and Red threaded handle are not great--it is brighter

are not great--it is brighter and clearer than appears here

I think it is in part its awkwardness that makes this appeal to me

painted the perfect red and with a great drippy #4 painted on the hood in creamy white

These were developed in Bridgeport

C. 1910s Schieble (Dayton, Ohio) Large Tin Litho Trolley in Yellow and Red threaded handle are not great--it is brighterThis antique tin litho trolley car is of substantial scale at almost two feet long, with great color and graphic appeal, making it a nice one to place on a high shelf which is exactly where I spotted this one and ran straight for it! I've learned that it was made by Schieble Toy and Novelty Co of Dayton, Ohio, which operated between 1909 and 1931 and specialized in automotive toys with friction and flywheel mechanisms. I believe the wheels on this one