Description: Vintage early James Industries Original SLINKY spring - no boxthis appears to be one of the original slinky's made of blue-black Swedish steel in the 1940's or 1950's.this is from wikipedia:The Slinky was invented and developed by American naval engineer Richard T. James in 1943 and demonstrated at Gimbels department store in Philadelphia in November 1945.With a USD $500 loan, the couple formed James Industries (originally James Spring & Wire Company), had 400 Slinky units made by a local machine shop, hand-wrapped each in yellow paper, and priced them at $1 a piece.Each was 21⁄2" tall, and included 98 coils of high-grade blue-black Swedish steel.In 1946, Slinky was introduced at the American Toy Fair. please see photos for condition - i can send more if desired. there is some whitish residue on parts of the slinky. Some of the items I sell are vintage or older and may show normal expected wear from usage After you receive you item, please let me know you are happy with it by leaving me positive feedback and I will do the same for you. Please email me with any questions. Please check out my other items! Thank you. Please do not leave negative or neutral feedback before contacting me with any issues as there is usually a solution to the problem.>>>>> My home is pet-free and smoke-free <<<<<
Price: 9.95 USD
Location: Vista, California
End Time: 2024-12-02T17:52:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: James
Year: 1960s
