Paya 'Taximetro' Tinplate Clockwork Toy Car, No. 971 Reissue

Story

In 1905, the Paya brothers transformed a small tin workshop in Spain into a toy empire. Decades later, they recovered their original 1920s tooling to create limited-edition runs of their most iconic, whimsical designs.

Maker / Origin

Paya Hermanos was founded in Ibi, Spain, by Rafael, Pascual, and Emilio Paya. They became the most famous Spanish toy manufacturer of the 20th century, renowned for their high-quality lithographed tinplate toys. In the late 20th century, the company celebrated its heritage by releasing limited, numbered runs of their classic pre-war designs using original machinery and techniques.

Condition & Value

The toy appears to be in excellent, near-mint cosmetic condition with minimal paint wear or scratching. The original box shows light storage wear, and the certificate of authenticity is present. The functional state of the clockwork motor is untested but visually clean.