Antique Celluloid Santa Reindeer Figurine 1930s Viscoloid USA Vintage Holiday

Description: Antique Celluloid Santa Reindeer Figurine 1930s Viscoloid USA Vintage HolidayCelluloid is a generic "catch-all" name for pyroxylin plastic while Viscoloid was a proprietary material brand name used by an American manufacturerFrom the Grand Old Toys website: "The Viscoloid Company of Leominster, MA produced this rare celluloid coupe some time between 1923 and 1925. Viscoloid was the trade name for the their brand of pyroxylin plastic, also known as celluloid. The company was one of the most prolific manufacturers of toys. However, after 80+ years very few of them exist today. Although celluloid was a generic "catch-all" name for pyroxylin plastic, Viscoloid was a proprietary material because of their exclusive manufacturing process. The company was founded in 1901 and stayed in business until 1977. At one time they employed more than 350 workers. They produced their toys using a blow-molded process. To do this, steam was blown between two thin sheets of Viscoloid placed sided by side into a mold. The heat softened the material forcing it to acquire the shape of the mold.... The company started their toy production in 1923. Following a merger in 1925 the logo was altered to include a banner for the "Irwin" company. It was again revised that same year when the merged company was purchased by Dupont."Viscoloid trademark can be seen near the back of the sled, showing the intertwined letters VCO/USAOriginal owner ties a wire around reindeer's antlers and used as an ornament, can be removedRare item, price based on actual sold price of identical item in January, 2022Measures about 4-1/4", small itemPre-owned, good conditionItem location: Back warehouse, Center Right, Sunny Ridge Small Items

Price: 175.5 USD

Location: San Pedro, California

End Time: 2024-09-28T10:57:15.000Z

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