Lot #251 - Push Me-Pull Me Child's Billie Cart Aka The Irish Mail Cart
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Collectables Auction
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Sale Date:01 Apr 2012 ~ 12noon
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Lot #:251
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Lot Description:Push Me-Pull Me Child's Billie Cart Aka The Irish Mail Cart
maker unknown, circa 1900-1930s, earlier wood edition, painted red, solid black rubber tyres, hand-powered by the handlebars being pulled backwards and forwards, propelling the rear wheels which are connected via a rod and cast iron cogs, 1906 advert of the machine included
105cm long -
Notes:This machine started appearing in mail order catalogues in the US just prior to 1900 and continued to be made up until the 1930s.
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Estimate:A$300 - 500
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Realised Price:
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Category:Toys & Models
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
