It has been gone over by a professional tin toy doctor so everything is in working order. All things are original to this fine toy except the string/rope from Santa to the reindeer.
Of course, over the 90 years it has been in existence, they have rotted away. A quality replacement is shown. Just take a look at the fine lithography on this toy.Very little scratches with some stains to the front green area of the sleigh. The bottom is almost scratch free with no rust apparent. If you have any questions concerning this excellent and rare example of a toy of times past, just ask.
Id be happy to answer anything that would concern you. Thanks for taking a look and please view my other listings for more great antique toys. The item "Ferdinand Strauss RARE Santee Claus Mechanical Tin Toy Wind Up with GREAT Litho" is in sale since Monday, February 1, 2021. This item is in the category "Toys & Hobbies\Vintage & Antique Toys\Wind-up Toys". The seller is "all-for-me" and is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Mexico, Switzerland, Norway, Ukraine, Croatia, Bermuda, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Iceland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco.