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Up for sale is a fantastic instant collection of 8 vintage mid-century tin lithograph party and holiday noisemakers. This lot features a highly desirable concentration of rare Halloween spooky graphics, classic circus clowns, and striking mid-century holiday pieces. Perfect for collectors or retro holiday decorators.Manufacturers include iconic American makers like Kirchhof (\"Life of the Party\") and U.S. Metal Toy Mfg. ITEM DETAILS & CONDITION Kirchhof Orange-Face Witch Crank Ratchet
* Design: Vibrant orange and black illustration of a classic witch. Rarer orange-faced variant, not the common green-face version. Marked \"MADE IN USA\".
* Condition: Fair to Good vintage condition. Front graphics are bright. There is a notable 2-inch patch of paint loss and surface rust/corrosion along the outer edge rim (documented in photos). Mechanism works properly.2. Art Deco Spanish Dancers Hand-Paddle Clapper
* Design: Dancerunder a yellow spotlight with a red and yellow checkerboard frame. Blue-painted reverse side.
* Condition: Fair vintage condition. Front graphics are crisp. Note a heavy structural wrinkle crease, and a piece of the clapper on the back is missing.3. Kirchhof \"Life of the Party\" Clown Face Hand-Paddle Flapper
* Design: Classic circus clown face paddle. Handle edge features bold, glossy red lettering and is clearly stamped \"KIRCHHOF NEWARK, N.J. MADE IN U.S.A.\"
* Condition: Very Good to Excellent condition with a beautiful strong gloss finish.4. U.S. Metal Toy Halloween Cylinder Roller Shaker
* Design: Exceptional mid-century graphic wrap featuring a flying witch, black cats, an owl, bats, and a crescent moon with a face. Natural wooden peg handle.
* Condition: Excellent condition. High-gloss surface with sharp, unworn details. Handle is structurally sound and firmly attached.5. Vintage Tin Litho Halloween Horn Whistle
* Design: Orange body decorated with a witch silhouette and moon details, paired with a green-painted flared bell base.
* Condition: Fair to Good condition. The original removable plastic mouthpiece tip extension is missing, leaving the raw tin edge exposed at the blow hole. Exterior graphics remain bright and highly displayable. Has \"US metal toy MFG\" logo stamped on it.6. U.S. Metal Toy Flying Witch & Ghosts Small Crank Ratchet
* Design: Rectangular box crank noisemaker. Side panel displays a detailed wide-eyed owl, flying bat, and ghosts, stamped \"U.S. METAL TOY MFG. CO. MADE IN U.S.A.\"
* Condition: Very Good condition. Lithographed side panel remains vibrant and glossy with sharp lines.7. U.S. Metal Toy Halloween Cat & Ghost Handheld Rattle
* Design: Domed circular tin shake rattle featuring arched black cats, white ghosts, and a crescent moon. Yellow underside features a red peg handle and a vintage stamped \"10\" original retail dime-store price mark.
* Condition: Good to Very Good condition. Main display lithography is bright with minor surface paint flea bites near the right ghost.8. \"Cheers for the New Year\" Tin Crank Spinner Top
* Design: Oval-shaped metallic gold tin face featuring an embossed overflowing champagne glass and \"CHEERS FOR THE NEW YEAR\" text. Plain gold reverse fitted with a clear plastic spinning peg handle.
* Condition: Very Good vintage condition. The reflective gold surface is bright with great luster and clear embossed detailing. The back plate displays light localized scuffing and normal minor oxidation streaks. Handle mechanism spins securely packed in a sturdy box with plenty of protective wrapping to ensure the vintage tin structures do not dent or scratch during transit. Please review all photos carefully to evaluate the exact cosmetic condition of each piece before offerding. All pieces make noise. Will send video upon request.
