b'77291LAUTOPATTE designed by Fernand Martin but made by by Georges Flersheim, one of his successors after 1912. With the original box. The orange vendor with hand-painted face; the wind-up mechanism drives the cart which, in turn, move the vendors feet. An award winning prize, as noted on the box lid. Box length: 19cm (7.5).An example (without box) sold in January 2013 for US$6,600 after a battle resulting in 51 bids.$1,5002,500292 296New An Excursion Motor Bus wind-up made by Nomura (Japan, T.N. trademark at the back), lithographed tinplate with passengers stood in both doorways and DUNLOP TYRES on each wheel, circa 1930s. Length 18cm (7).$250300293G Men sparkling pistol by Nomura (Japan), gum still sparkles, original box, with T.N. trademark, is illustrated with a cowboy scene, circa 1950s, length 9cm (3.5).$100150 294294Japanese tinplate friction powered Sparkling Rocket Car No.54, by Bandai; in original box with complete top label. Length: 19cm (7.5).$250350295Japanese tinplate friction powered Race Car No.7 in original box with full colourful top label. Chassis, driver and rubber wheels all in original condition; circa 1950s. Trademark T.M. in295diamond. Length: 16cm (6.25).$250350296CHARLES ROSSIGNOL TROLLEY-CAR, France, early tin lithographed electric street trolley, green body, black roof, interior key wind, platforms on each end. Length: 21cm (8.25).PROVENANCEThe Fred Castan Collection, Bertoia Auctions, Sept. 2011, Lot 937.$500750297297 FIREBIRD 55 race car with driver in original box; tinplate, lithographed with rubber wheels, friction powered; marked JAPAN. Length: 16.5cm (6.5).$300350'