Description
Up in Grandma’s Attic, where old travel trunks lean against curling maps and the rafters still hum with the excitement of early aviation, a spirited Flug Um Die Welt toy waits patiently for its next flight. Crafted by Bavarian tin‑toy master Joseph Wagner (JW), this genuine German treasure captures the thrill of a 1960s fair ride — two bright propeller planes swooping around the world in a joyful dance of color and motion.
With a pull of the lever, the planes spring to life, circling the beautifully lithographed globe beneath tiny metal flags from the United States and Germany. Their clear plastic propellers spin with cheerful determination, as if eager to complete another lap around the planet. The globe itself is a charming time capsule, still marked with the countries of its era — including the Sowjet Union, spelled in German, a detail collectors adore.
The craftsmanship is unmistakable: crisp lithography, balanced motion, and that delightful hum of tin in motion. It’s the kind of piece Grandma might have tucked away after a county fair, knowing it would one day rekindle the magic of popcorn stands, spinning rides, and the dream of flying around the world.
A must‑have for tin toy collectors, aviation buffs, or anyone who loves the bright optimism of mid‑century design.
• Type: German lever‑powered wind‑up tin toy
• Two metal flags: Germany and USA
• Clear plastic propellers
• Category: Tin Toy Airplanes – Fair Rides
• Measures 13" wide (13 × 6 × 5 inches)
• Genuine Joseph Wagner (JW) craftsmanship
• Materials: Tin
• Created for the adult collector; not suitable for children under 12
A lively little world tour ready to take flight in your collection.
Additional Details
- SKU:
- ATRM575
