The Hanger & Clasp Vintage
Retro Reproduction Wind Up Motorcycle, Made to Look Distressed
Retro Reproduction Wind Up Motorcycle, Made to Look Distressed
This retro motorcycle with side car is likely a reproduction of a vintage toy from the first half of the 20th Century. The piece is in working condition but has some distress marks and modifications to make it look older than it likely is. The piece is numbered “MS709” on the motorcycle tank and “605” on the back of the side car.
There is a conspicuous repainting of the red stripe on the left side of the tank, which likely gave away the fact that it is a reproduction. I suspect the piece has also been stained with some sort of varnish to give the paint a more sepia tone and look more antique. Because of this varnished overlay, there are scratches on the piece make the paint look more distressed. There is also some rust/corrosion to the joints attaching the side car to the bike.
The piece is 7 inches long, 5 inches tall and 4.5 inches deep.