~ Hausser Elastolin Tinplate (Model Nr 711) Erbsenkanone (Pea Gun) Cannon With Original Box ~
A fine example of a circa 1950 or earlier German tinplate Erbsenkanone (Model Nr 711) Anti-Tank type gun mounted on two wheels produced by Hausser for Elastolin, with its very rare original box.
The gun has two wheels with rubber tires marked "HAUSSER", a field carriage and angled shield painted in green wartime camouflage. The firing function is operative.
~ Dimensions ~
The cannon measures 6.7 inches (17.25cm) long, 3 inches (7.5cm) wide and 2.2 inches (5.5cm) tall.
The box is 6.7 inches long, 3.5 inches (8.75cm) wide and 2.5 inches (6.25cm) tall.
~ Condition ~
The gun has a few scratches on the angled shield. The box has worn edges, a small tear one side and slight wear. The "Pea" firing function is operative.
For further details and conditions see pictures.
~ Elastolin ~
Elastolin is a trademark used by the German company O&M Hausser (O&M Haußer) for the toy soldiers and other types of figures it manufactured from composite material and later from plastic.
Elastolin composition figures are made from sawdust, a glue such as casein, and clay (kaolin) moulded on a wire armature and hand painted at the factory. The technique was developed by the brothers Otto and Max Hausser in 1912.
Some collectors use the term Elastolin to refer to composite figures made by other companies, such as Lineol, as well as those made by Hausser, but this is akin to using the term "Ford" as a generic term for motor vehicles made by companies other than Ford. Hausser figures almost always have an oval base, and the name "Elastolin" is found on the underside of the base of almost all Elastolin figures.
Hausser stopped manufacturing figures from composite materials in 1969. Production of plastic figures continued through 1982. The company filed for bankruptcy in June 1983 and ceased production by the end of the year.
