Hi Cheryl,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

The Cyclops “Tipper” tricycle is a well-known mid-20th-century children’s toy made by the Cyclops Toy Company, one of Australia’s largest toy makers; based in Melbourne, its products became iconic in Australian childhood culture. It was made between the 1940s-60s and was defined by a rear dump tray, which could be lifted to unload sand, dirt, or toys—essentially a child-sized version of a dump truck.

Built to be sturdy and utilitarian, reflecting postwar manufacturing priorities, they were often painted in bright enamel colors (red, green, blue), sometimes with contrasting wheels or handlebars.

Other Tipper models that have sold at auction recently have brought between $300-500.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Cyclops Tipper tricycle
circa 1960s
CONDITION: appears to retain its all original condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia