This auction is for a vintage hand painted composition figure of a vulture perched on a tree stump. It was made in Germany by the Elastolin company, pre-WW2. The piece is about 3.75" tall.  There are no makers marks on the figure. It is shown on page 202 of Ulrich Raue's exceptional Elastolin animal reference book, "Tier - und Zivilfigure aus Massee sowie Zubehor der Firma Hausser  Elastolin und Pfeiffer - Tipple Topple 1912-1967."  In the second to the last photo I show him with a 3" tall Elastolin ammo carrier, and in the last photo I show him with a group of birds of prey that were in the lot he came in. Please note that these other figures are shown for size reference only and are not included in this auction. This figure came in a group of many other Elastolin, Tipple Topple, and Lineol pre- and post war animals that will be listed in other auctions. Please see my other auctions and my eBay store for vintage German and other metal animals, figural desk items by Heyde and other makers, vintage toy soldiers, tin and windup toys, Marklin cannon, and vintage and out of print books on old toys.

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Shipping:  My auctions end on Saturday. If you pay by 5:00 E.S.T. on Sunday I'll have them in the mail on Monday. Payments made later in the week or purchases made from my store are shipped as soon as I can get to the Post Office, but that can take several days  and may not happen until the next Monday. I combine shipping on all purchases made and paid for at the same time (unless you're combining a book and toys as books use inexpensive media mail in the U.S. while toys can't).  I use First Class (up to 16 oz) and Priority mail. Books ship media mail. I only charge actual postage - no added fees. I use lots of bubble wrap, peanuts, and good boxes. In a group of multiple pieces each item is wrapped individually. Original boxes or other original paper item go into a plastic bag in case you get delivery on a rainy day.

International Shipping: I gladly ship international. Please note that there can be lengthy delays at Customs. Per eBay rules, import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges -- these charges are the buyer's responsibility. 

Return Policy: Returns are accepted. I use a loupe to examine the toys while I'm listing them and I try and mention the significant condition issues I see. I value my eBay reputation and I'm not knowingly going to put out false or misleading info on a toy. I leave feedback so please do the same. If there is any problem with the item contact me first before leaving feedback, and we’ll work it out.