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Sunny Andy Tank

Clockwork Toy
1930s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Clockwork toy resembling a First World War tank, made from tinplated lithographed mild steel. The tank has a total of eight wheels, on which run two rubber belts resembling caterpillar tracks. On either side of the tank is a red sponson, from which projects a gun. The toy is patterned overall with a green and black camouflage scheme on a yellow ground. The camouflage resembles the branches of a tree. With the toy is a key and original box.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Mechanical Toy
  • Box
TitleSunny Andy Tank (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Pressed mild steel, tinplated and lithographed
Brief description
Sunny Andy Tank; Metal, clockwork, and wood, Wolverine, American, 1930s

Card box for Sunny Andy Tank made in the USA by the Wolverine Corporation about 1918; tank, box, Wolverine; Card, American c1918
Physical description
Clockwork toy resembling a First World War tank, made from tinplated lithographed mild steel. The tank has a total of eight wheels, on which run two rubber belts resembling caterpillar tracks. On either side of the tank is a red sponson, from which projects a gun. The toy is patterned overall with a green and black camouflage scheme on a yellow ground. The camouflage resembles the branches of a tree. With the toy is a key and original box.
Dimensions
  • Length: 37cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
No. 173 Sunny Andy Tank Manufactured only by Wolverine Supply and Mfg. Co. Pittsburgh; P.A. U.S.A.
Credit line
Given by H.J. Yallop, Esq.
Object history
Given to the Museum in 1969 by H.J. Yallop, Esq. [69/2618]
Collection
Accession number
MISC.54-1969

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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