Description: Vintage Lineol or Elastolin Composite Camel Pair (2) Fairly large at 4 inches tall x 5 1/2 inches long, each Both are dark brown with black and greyBoth have leg cracks and show plaster repairs Minimal nicks Minimal paint wearInteresting texture especially around humps Both stand very carefully, but fall easily, due to uneven feet One has a visible metal nail showing through his haunches and back leg c1930s to 50sTerrific for nativity displayLast photo shows an assortment of camels and dromedaries available, listed separately O & M Hausser (Elastolin) was founded in 1904, producing composite/sawdust based toy figures and soldiers, along side competitor Lineol. Hausser developed a hard and soft polystyrene plastic and started producing toy figures with it in 1955. The composite figures were still produced up to 1969. Hausser declared bankruptcy in 1983 and stopped production. The Hausser moulds were purchased by Preiser Co who reproduces them in modern plastic. Lineol Germany was founded in 1906. Famous, along side competitor Hausser Elastolin, for production of composite toy soldiers and animal figures. Esteemed sculptor and porcelain artist Albert Caasmann born 1886 died 1968, head of design and production for Lineol, designed over 600 figures, spending a lot of time at the Berlin Zoo using the animals there to model his creations. Lineol ceased production in 1965. In 1985 Lineol Duscha acquired trademark rights and now produce plastic reproductions using the original moulded designs.
Price: 30 USD
Location: OAKVILLE
End Time: 2024-11-14T15:46:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Elastolin
Year: 1940s
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Character Family: Camel
Vintage: Yes
