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Vintage German Handcrafted Tucher & Walther Tin Toy #T164, 1987 - This German handcrafted mechanical tin toy depicts a fairground boat swing attraction, known as a Schiffschaukel. The piece is constructed from hand-painted and lithographed tin. The green base is decorated with white and red floral motifs and features a set of integrated stairs. A central red boat with a yellow interior carries a figure dressed in a yellow suit with a red and white patterned hat. The boat is suspended from a metal crossbar supported by a green frame. A small brass bell is mounted to the top bar, positioned to be struck by the swing's supports during operation. The top of the structure features a yellow banner with the word Schiffschaukel printed in black Fraktur-style script. Two flags surmount the banner: one silver-toned flag depicting a sun face and one red flag depicting a crescent moon and stars. The item features a clockwork wind-up mechanism with exposed gears and a green propeller-shaped counterweight designed to oscillate the swing. A white pull-string is attached to the mechanical assembly. The toy is accompanied by its original black cardboard box and three pieces of documentation. A white paper certificate titled Zertifikat bears the header Nurnberger Blechspielwaren Manufactur and identifies the item as T164 Schiffschaukel. This document includes a printed signature of B. Tucher and a handwritten date of 30.05.87. An orange promotional leaflet is included, printed with Tucher and Walther / Nurnberger Blechspielwaren Manufactur and stating the item is Handgefertigtes Blechspielzeug nach eigenem Design. A white adhesive hang-tag is also present, handwritten with VINTAGE GERMAN HANDCRAFTED TOY - MODEL T164 1987 - SCHIFFSCHAUKEL MECHANICAL BOAT SWING.