Vintage No. 98 Tin Litho Inter-State Bus by Strauss wire mesh A cast iron mechanical apple

A cast iron mechanical apple peeler by the Simmons Hardware Company

This corkscrew measures

can be recognized by the winking Moon

The lithograph includes a mint block of four 3¢ stamps and a matching postmarked block on a commemorative cover addressed to R

and a substantial metal base that anchors the composition

Vintage No. 98 Tin Litho Inter-State Bus by Strauss wire mesh A cast iron mechanical applec. 1920s; The Mechanical Toy Co. New York Lithographed tin mechanical toy bus produced by Strauss, accurately matching the company's Inter State Bus illustrated in period factory catalogs. The double deck design features an open upper seating area, enclosed lower cabin, and a rear winding stairway, with interior and rooftop seating clearly visible. The catalog description notes the toy was sold complete with a chauffeur figure and a coiled spring