This is a rare item—a dealer or store bulk box of 9 of the classic EPL 375 “Archimedes Mars” toys made in Germany by Lehmann from 1896-1935. It is a 3 piece toy. Here the child puts the yellow finger tube and propeller on the spiral rod then launches the propeller upward while holding the rod in the other hand. It was originally advertised as the “new boomerang”. Here is a set of nine of these toys, securely fastened to the box bottom. The only way to remove a propeller or finger tube is to snip the white wire straps when they are sold. This leaves the rest of them securely attached. Complete with 9 sets of toys ready for sale. The box has written in pencil “Mars 1/30” and some words I cannot make out.
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