1953 vet toy????

[cw0909]

hi i forgot to put a measure next to car, it is 7" long x 3"wide x 2.5" tall at roof.
it seems to be brass, maybe bronze, as it is heavy, weighs about what a can of
soda weighs. hollow, wheels are alum. im not sure if the paint is original or not,
i think so as it seems to be on, like baked on.
the only steel is the plate with the cut out in it , on the bottom, def cut by a die
purpose unknown. im thinking some kinda mold maybe not toy

 

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[tymcmurray]

That would be my guess.
Could you downsize the photos to fit the page?

 

[cw0909]

out of time now but will try to fit to pg later

 

[nhbenz]

Hmm, interesting.
I think there were only 300 Corvettes built in 1953 (first year), all of them painted white.
Hope this helps:

 

[dg39]

Looks like a bank to me. The missing opening cover contained a lock and slot for coins. I have seen similar models. I'm thinking Bathrico banks or something like that.
DG

 

[Marc(NB)]

I like it,neat looking

 

[DaChief]

DG39 got it right. Made in 1974 Banthrico Bank from Chicago. Looks like they were a promotion item for varied businesses. This one was from a bank. IT is on EBAY right now ending August 10th.

 

[Angelo]

DG GOT IT RIGHT?

NICE JOB OF COURSE!!!

And DaChief! For confirmation!!

Tony

 

[Montana Jim]

Dang... great ID!

1974? I woulda thought older that that...

 

[dg39]

In your face, Tony!!

DG

 

[pookie-princess of rust]

cool.

 

[cw0909]

thanks i had looked on ebay, but under toy and only
seen the white 53 toy. you say a promo bank in 74.
i would have thought older too.

i have a 1987 silver color penny too, i think its made out of,
the metal a nickle is made of. ill have to scan or pic, and put it up
in a couple of days, when i have more time.
thanks for info on car