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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;SBSVC, post: 1672911, member: 136&quot;]The other day, I unearthed a large cardboard moving box that was buried behind some of DH&#039;s computer junk in the attic.&nbsp; The box was labelled with my name, and the words <b>NOT PRIORITY</b>. Apparently, I took that wording seriously, because when I OPENED the box, I found tons of stuff wrapped in <i>The Washington Post</i> newspaper from <b>MAY 1996</b>!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]235510[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Almost 24 years later, I guess I&#039;m finally getting around to it now.</p><p><br /></p><p>Among the &quot;treasures&quot; I&#039;ve unwrapped thus far is this toy &quot;chicken truck&quot;. (I remember exactly where in Maryland I purchased it in the 1980&#039;s: it was in Frederick, at my favorite antiques mall in those days.)</p><p><br /></p><p>As best I can tell, this truck is unmarked. It is made of metal, with those fluffy chenille-like Easter chicks &amp; ducks in the back, with a yellowing plastic cover over them:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]235514[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]235515[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Inside, with cab removed:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]235520[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]235521[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>While looking for info about it, I came across a VERY ambitious eBay listing for what I believe is the same model, but in much worse shape:</p><p><br /></p><p><i><b><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Old-Friction-Tin-Toy-Chicken-Truck-Lorry-Litho-Print-Collectible/264618111573" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Old-Friction-Tin-Toy-Chicken-Truck-Lorry-Litho-Print-Collectible/264618111573" rel="nofollow">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Old-Friction-Tin-Toy-Chicken-Truck-Lorry-Litho-Print-Collectible/264618111573</a></b></i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><i>It is listed as:</i></p><p><b><i>Antique Vintage Old Friction Tin Toy Chicken Truck Lorry Litho Print Collectible T-1</i></b></p><p><i>Friction working perfect </i></p><p><i>I would date it 1950&#039;s, Made Unknown. </i></p><p><i>Over all good condition, see all pictures. </i><b> (whoa!)</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Is anyone at all familiar with this truck? Is that seller&#039;s 1950&#039;s date correct?</p><p>Any input would be greatly appreciated!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks so much!</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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