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Up for sale is an extremely rare and highly collectible vintage 1930s "Eppy" Elephant baby rattle attributed to Tykie Toy. Designed as an articulated string/bead crib toy, it features a hollow painted gray celluloid/plastic elephant head attached to an orange/butterscotch Bakelite/Catalin torso with jointed cylinder and sphere bead limbs. When shaken, it produces a classic vintage rattle sound.Key Features & Details:
Maker: Tykie Toy Co. (Piqua, Ohio).Design: "Eppy" Elephant with raised trunk, hand-painted blue eyes, pink mouth, and stylized facial details.Construction & Materials:
Molded gray celluloid/hard plastic head.
Butterscotch/orange Bakelite / Catalin geometric bead body and articulated limbs.
Internal rattle mechanism.Measurements: Measures approximately 4 inches tall (shown alongside tape measure in photos).Condition Notes:
Overall Condition: Good vintage condition considering age (approx. 90 years old).
Head: Light age-related surface wear, scuffing, paint loss on features (eyes and mouth), and minor stress/seam wear around the edges/ear tips.Beads & Body: Bakelite/Catalin beads remain vibrant with smooth finish. The underside feet beads show age wear around the stringing holes.Stringing: Original stringing cord is intact and holds the figure together securely.Note: Offered strictly as an antique/vintage collectible display piece, not intended for modern infant use.Please inspect all photos closely for complete visual condition details.
