Keystone Air Mail Monoplane

Description

American. 1930s. Pressed steel. This Keystone plane is a large pull-toy (see metal loop on nose of plane). It is a single-engine, 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 propeller turned or the toy was pulled or pushed. Decalled, "Keystone Air Mail Built By Keystone Mfg. Co., Boston, Mass. U.S.A.", on sides of nose. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
9" x 24" x 25".

Condition
Good condition. Original paint and decals. Oxidation to propeller. Paint nicks, scratches, and playwear throughout.

Medium
Pressed steel.

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

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

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Keystone Air Mail Monoplane

Lot 0059

Estimate CA$500-CA$700

Mar 6, 2026, 6:43 PM EST

Starting Price

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CA$25

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Feb 12, 2026 4:50 PM EST

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