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Vintage Cardboard Toys

Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting
Located in Antwerp, BE
Framed painting of a papier mache horse toy on wheels. A paper mache - cardboard ride on toy horse
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Canvas, Plaster, Wood

Vintage Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting
Horse on Wheels Toy Framed Painting
H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 2.17 in
9 Pin Skittles Table Game Toy Vintage German Vauen, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
and fun to play. Made of wood, skittles in original cardboard box. Box is approximate 1 5/8" high and
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1930s German Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Plywood

Loosi Goosi Marionette Bird by Palumbo Giocattoli, 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Rare Loosi Goosi mulicolor marionet was manufactured in Italy ca, the 1970s. The toy was
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1970s Italian Other Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Plastic, Paper

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Kasper, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
cm - textiles, cardboard, cotton wool, painted Many other dolls available, see also other items in
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Hansel, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
cm - textiles, cardboard, cotton wool, painted Many other dolls available, see also other items in
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - police officer, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
approx. 35 cm - textiles, cardboard, cotton wool, painted Many other dolls available, see also other
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Magician, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
approx. 35 cm - textiles, cardboard, cotton wool, painted Many other dolls available, see also other
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - Gretel, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
approx. 35 cm - textiles, cardboard, cotton wool, painted Many other dolls available, see also other
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Textile

Handmade original Dresden artist dolls / hand puppet - indian woman, 1970s
Located in Schwerin, MV
. Height 45 cm - textiles, cardboard, cotton wool, painted Many other dolls available, see also other
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Textile

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
Located in Incline Village, NV
For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Tin

"Treasury" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
all original paint and in mint condition. It includes the original cardboard box. Made in U.S.A
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Iron

Vintage "Treasury" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
"Treasury" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
H 3.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.75 in
"Cat With A Bow Seated" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
includes the original cardboard box. Made in U.S.A. It is very well cast, note the tight seem where the two
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Iron

Lot of Four Vintage Steiff Animals, Squirrel Camel Hamster & Giraffe, 1960s
By Steiff
Located in Nuernberg, DE
flag, but cardboard label). About 3.75" high. 2) Steiff Hamster (parts of flag and button, no cardboard
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1960s German Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Mohair

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s
By Marusan
Located in Incline Village, NV
the church. As such, it could also be considered and used as an educational toy. The action is not
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Tin

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus Christmas Figurine made of composition, cardboard, felting
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20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Composition

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard, felting and
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20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Composition

Stunning Austrian Christmas Paper mache Santa St.Nicholas Candy Container 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard and Papermache
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20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Composition

Stunning Large Santa Claus Belsnickle Candy Container German Christmas, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage Belsnickle Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard and wood was
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20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Composition

Set of Three Vintage Duck Easter Candy Container Bobble Head, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Collection of three German Easter candy containers made of cardboard, bobble heads and some other
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Metal

Rare VW Beetle Pedal Car by Pines
By Pines of America
Located in Highland, IN
with its original cardboard box. These plastic pedal cars are very hard to find in any condition, one
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1960s American Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Metal

Rare VW Beetle Pedal Car by Pines
Rare VW Beetle Pedal Car by Pines
H 17 in W 39 in D 16 in
American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946
Located in Incline Village, NV
fronted by cardboard on wood, filled with delightful images of "children at play with money" lithography
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Metal

Claudy Jongstra One-off Felt Toy House
By Claudy Jongstra
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful toy house made of cardboard clad with felt by Claudy Jongstra. Very early work of this
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1990s Dutch Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Felt

Claudy Jongstra One-off Felt Toy House
Claudy Jongstra One-off Felt Toy House
H 47.64 in W 36.62 in D 28.75 in
Italian mid-century modern whistles and musical games, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
whistles in yellow, green, red and blue colored plastic; three small cardboard boxes with colored prints of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Metal

France LimitedEdition 1878Mignot 9LeadFigurines BoxSet Can-CanStageBar Curiosity
Located in Chicago, IL
" creation in the late 19th-Century by the last French lead toy-soldier manufacturer Mignot, which was the
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Cardboard Toys

A Beautiful Day
By Nellie Mae Rowe
Located in Missouri, MO
materials—crayons, pencils, cardboard, recycled food containers, used chewing gum, and scraps of fabrics
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20th Century Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Crayon, Pastel, Paper, Graphite

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Charming French Papier Mache and Wood Large Antique Horse, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
With original leather bridle, saddle, head-dress and accompanying booklet. A wonderful thing, beautiful patina.
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19th Century French Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

"Jack Sprat Had a Cat, " Famed 1911 Nursery Rhyme Illustration
By Carle Michel Boog
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted with high good humor and a measure of slyness, this famed illustration of Jack Sprat and his cat with basket in hand, was painted in watercolor and gouache by Swedish-America...
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Early 20th Century American Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Watercolor

Shadowcat Designer Wallpaper in Sphinx 'Metallic Gold on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purr-fect pattern for all the cat lovers, shadow cat envelopes you in a warm feline sea. Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase. P...
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2010s American Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Paint, Paper

J. Hübner Carved Wood Carousel Horse, Early 20th Century, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Carousel horse by J.Hübner. A hand-carved wooden carousel horse made by Atelier Hübner Germany - Josef Hübner - Joseph Hubner. This piece of Carnival Art - funfair roundabo...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Metal

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Porcelain Beckoning Cat, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. Beckoning cats come in two varieties. The more common right-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Gold

Vintage Kurt Naef Bauhaus Style Building Blocks Toy Wood Mid-Century
By Naef Spiele
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Huge lot of 67 Bauhaus style wooden blocks. Architectural pattern making toys. Sold as found, unrestored condition. 1 1/16 inch cubes.
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1930s Swiss Scandinavian Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Painted Eggshells on Wooden Display Plinths - Set of 6
Located in Glasgow, GB
Vintage Chinese Painted Eggs: This collection features a selection of hand-painted eggshells, each showcased on a carved wooden plinth. These pieces were crafted by skilled eggshell ...
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1970s Chinese Qing Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Eggshell

Oil Painting of White Persian Cat by Well Known Hungarian Artist Beno Boleradsky
By Beno Boleradsky
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage oil painting of a white Persian cat. This sweet painting, by Beno Boleradsky (a well-known Hungarian artists), depicts a playful white cat, with piercing blue eyes and long...
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20th Century Hungarian Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Chinese Peranakan Inlaid Hardwood Pagoda Display Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive pagoda form carved hardwood display cabinet with bone and boxwood inlay, crafted for the Peranakan (Straits-Chinese) community in Southeast Asia, mostly likely Malaysia...
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1910s Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Bone, Hardwood, Boxwood

Original Red Painted Carved Wooden Horse, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the very worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved horse from Sweden. The brick red paint has been chipped and distressed while the tatte...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Japanese Contemporary Gold Orange Black Red Hand painted Porcelain Beckoning Cat
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Charming beckoning cat with left paw raised is a gilded and hand painted porcelain piece from the Kutani region of Japan. The beckoning cat comes in two varieties. The more common ri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Gold

Antique Childs carousel horse, 19th Century fairground
Located in Maidstone, GB
Original 19th Century rare child’s carousel horse, the most wonderful original patina, original paint, glass eyes, (one eye has a small chip) original horse bit, finely carved head, ...
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19th Century French Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Wood

Ceramic Tile Wall Art Decoration from a Cat
By Tackoen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceramic tile wall art decoration from a cat. Height 94 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 3 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Wood, Ceramic

Ceramic Tile Wall Art Decoration from a Cat
Ceramic Tile Wall Art Decoration from a Cat
H 37.01 in W 18.51 in D 1.19 in
Staffordshire "Clovelly Donkey", Clovelly a Seaside Town in Devon, circa 1920
By Staffordshire
Located in San Francisco, CA
Staffordshire "Clovelly Donkey". Clovelly, a sea side town in Devon. Circa 1920, Marked England (This is a 1900-1920 mark) This one bearing baskets of flowers. Donkeys are an unusual...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Ceramic

Collection of Antique Tin Litho Sand Toys
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a collection of 5 early sand toys. The look is very graphic. The are makers are McDowell, Chein, Wolverine and Ohio Art. They date from the 1920s. Condition varies please che...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Metal

Shadowcat Designer Wallpaper in Glimmer 'Metallic Silver on Soft White'
By Aimee Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The purr-fect pattern for all the cat lovers, shadow cat envelopes you in a warm feline sea. Samples are available for $18 including US shipping, please message us to purchase. P...
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2010s American Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Paint, Paper

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Mexican Toys, Modern Art, Acrylic on Cardboard, México
By Romeo Villalva Tabuena
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
"Juguetes Mexicanos" "Mexican Toys" The artist has a deep connection with Mexican culture and
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1950s Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Kokeshi Wood Dolls by Mazao Watanabe 1917-2007 Japan, circa 1979
Located in Miami, FL
Kokeshi dolls in olden days were toys for children in Northen Japan which parents would gift to a
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1970s Japanese Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Wood

Porcelain Tea Set for Children, Pig Toy Tea Set, Foreign, Made in Japan
Located in Antwerp, BE
cardboard box with French bulldog toy, doll, horse toy, plane toy, rabbit toy, pulltoy, tableware etc. It
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Porcelain

Hometown Daughter Kokeshi Wood Doll by Inosuke Kobayashi, circa 1979, Japan
Located in Miami, FL
Kokeshi dolls in olden days were toys for children in Northen Japan which parents would gift to a
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1970s Japanese Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Wood

American Stacking Blocks Depicting Children's Nursery Rhymes, circa 1939
By Sam'l Gabriel Sons & Co. 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
storage. Made of lithograph on hard pressed cardboard; these blocks portray several nursery rhymes and
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Paper

"Combination" Safe Still Bank, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
includes the original cardboard box. Made in U.S.A. embossed on cast iron bottom. (see image). The
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Iron

"Boxer" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
cardboard box. Made in U.S.A. It is very well cast; note the tight seem where the two halves meet. The
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank", Japan, circa 1950s
By Marusan
Located in Incline Village, NV
initiate the action. The original cardboard box (in fair condition) comes with the bank, along with a key
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1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Tin

"Rabbit" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
By John Wright Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
cardboard box. Made in U.S.A. Dimensions: 1 3/4" wide x 4 3/8" deep x 4 5/8" high.
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Iron

"Rabbit" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
"Rabbit" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
H 4.63 in W 1.75 in D 4.38 in
Kokeshi Doll Sixteenth Night by Inosuke Kobayashi Japan, circa 1979, 17 in. Tall
Located in Miami, FL
Kokeshi dolls in olden days were toys for children in Northen Japan which parents would gift to a
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1970s Japanese Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Wood

1950s American Original Illustration of Little Girl Window Shopping in Toy Store
By Richard Sargent
Located in New York, NY
vibrant depiction of a little girl with wide happy eyes in love with a standing doll in a toy store window
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1950s American Realist Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Gouache, Cardboard, Pencil

Lot of Celluloid Easter Candy Containers and Toys
Located in Toronto, ON
This lot includes 8 assorted pieces. Well crafted and amusing figures made in Germany.
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1930s German Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Fabric, Papier Mâché, Cardboard, Paper

GAY BOB DOLL
Located in Cathedral City, CA
LOOK OUT KEN+BARBIE!!!
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1970s American Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Plastic, Fabric, Cardboard

GAY BOB DOLL
GAY BOB DOLL
H 12.5 in W 5.25 in D 2.75 in
1953 Rare First Edition, Charles & Ray Eames, Giant House of Cards, Tigrett
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH
original deck created the year before. “Toys are not really as innocent as they look. Toys and games
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Cardboard Toys

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Paper

Vintage Sand Toy and Music Box Automaton Featuring High Wire Aerialists
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a sand-powered acrobatic automaton. When the box is rotated and set down, the sand turns a wheel (axle) which allows the trapeze artist to move through the air.
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1950s Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Glass, Cardboard

Art Deco Louis Marx Wind Up Toy Tin Plane, Train, New York Skyline, 1928
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in ., Gloucestershire
This rare and colorful working Marx mechanical wind up tin plate toy was produced by Louis Marx and
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Cardboard Toys

Materials

Tin

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Vintage Cardboard Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage cardboard toys for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage cardboard toys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Vintage cardboard toys have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage cardboard toys are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art and modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage cardboard toys are appealing in their simplicity, but John Wright Company, Claudy Jongstra and Pines of America produced popular vintage cardboard toys that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Cardboard Toys?

Prices for vintage cardboard toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage cardboard toys begin at $40 and can go as high as $15,500, while the average can fetch as much as $460.
Questions About Vintage Cardboard Toys
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Some of the most valuable old toys include Vintage Sky Dancers, Yu-Gi-Oh! Cards, and Original Furby dolls. Some action figures can be worth around $700 today.