Description: Barclay Manoil Lead Toy Soldier with Machine Gun. Marked USA and 80 on the side and MANOIL on the bottom. About 3” tall. Shows some paint wear as to be expected. See photos for exact condition. This one is rare. I can only find one other like this listed on eBay and the price is $70… The Manoil Manufacturing Company was an American toy company that produced hollowcast lead toy soldiers, from 1937 to 1941. The company was founded in 1935 by brothers Maurice and Jack Manoil, who began manufacturing toys in their Manhattan factory in 1934. The brothers later moved their company to Waverly, New York, where they became the second largest producer of lead figures in the United States. Manoil’s toy soldiers, first issued in 1935, were designed by Walter Baetz, an exceptionally gifted sculptor who produced what are perhaps the most distinctive of toy figures. For as long as there have been wars, children have loved to play with toy soldiers. The appeal of small military figures soared in the late 19th Century, but they’ve even been found in the tombs of ancient pharaohs. Nowadays, they’re far more than just a bit of childhood fun. For many collectors, they’re a serious investment that could be worth thousands.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Milan, Illinois
End Time: 2024-09-29T15:28:53.000Z
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Brand: Barclay
Type: Soldier
Year: 1936
Soldier Type: Infantry
Material: Lead
Featured Refinements: Lead Soldier
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
