American. 1930s. Pressed steel. This is a large pull-toy (see metal loop on nose of plane). It is a tri-motor (3 propellers), high-wing monoplane (single wing mounted on top of the fuselage). The plane was part of the "rapid fire" series, which included a mechanism that made a "firing" sound as the propellers turned or the toy was pulled or pushed. The plane did not come with any accessories; however, other Keystone toys, like their U.S. Mail Trucks, did come with small canvas mail bags and, like the "jumper", these were often used with other toys. Decalled, "Keystone Rapid-Fire Tri-Motor Air Mail Built By Keystone Mfg. Co. Boston, Mass. U.S.A.", on sides of nose. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
10" x 24" x 25".

Condition
Fair condition. Keystone decals are replacements. Three canvas mail bags and jumper are not original to the toy. Stable paint loss is evident. Tested and working.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Decalled, "Keystone Rapid-Fire Tri-Motor Air Mail Built By Keystone Mfg. Co. Boston, Mass. U.S.A.", on sides of nose.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.