Weeden #69 Steam Engine Powered Tin Toys and 49 similar items

The Weeden No. 69 Stamp Mill was introduced in 1908 and produced until the early 1940's. Early models had cast lead supports, later models were stamped steel. Base 3 1/4" X 3 3/4" and stands 6" high. Weeden Mfg. Co., founded by William N. Weeden in New Bedford, Massachusetts produced working model steam toy engines from 1884. The firm also made steam boats, fire engines, and cars with steam as motor power. Weeden developed several ultimate rarities among clockwork tin mechanical banks, including "Ding Dong Bell" and "Japanese Ball Tosser". The Weeden Manufacturing Company was sold to 'National Playthings' in 1942 which ended the manufacturing of Weeden steam engines in 1952.