Vintage English Toy Lion

Unusual large tole flambeau, urn-shaped with flame finial in blue and yellow original paint over metal.

Scale model of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in a silver finish. Harley model #1200 with excellent detailing including license plate "EH 80".

For cat lovers, bronze humidor realistically shaped as a cat's head. Opens to reveal humidor space. Large ribbon around neck forms two storage bowls.

English lacquered papier-mache tray table. Large painted oval tray depicting a handsome springer spaniel dog with original beautifully patterned bor...

Large antique English brass imperial five gallon measuring can with pouring handle and side carrying handles. Impressed: "Imperial Five gallon," #2266

Rare pair of heavy old English brass candelabra, each with two candleholders. A sea-life design with intricate undulating pattern. The stem and base w...

Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder. Once assembled (loop...

Vintage Raj embroidered large camel toy, India, 1950. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric camel toy. Vintage oversized camel stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with...

Manufactured by "The Instructive Toy Company" of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1890 and "Patented February 16th, 1886" by Alonzo Smith (see image) this alphabet wooden spelling board was u...

1950s vintage Mobo Toys pony express pedal toy. This Carrey Trailer with Horse was made by Sebel Mobo Toy, D. Sebel & co Erith Kent, England. It's a press...

Vintage Raj hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant, India, 1950. Collectible, one of a kind, Anglo Raj vintage hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant. Handmade in Rajasthan, India using recycled colorful vintage fabric to make this beautiful elephant toy. Vintage small elephant stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with small mirrors, great collector piece. Anglo Raj, small stuffed elephant...

This is a very rare toy that I have not seen an example of before, and judging by it's action and appearance, I would venture to say it is post war, probably made in Japan for the American market (boy looks very American). I have called it "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" which resembles the clockwork movement. To operate: hold the toy in the left hand with thumb on chest and then; wind up attached original key with the right hand several times; and release. With a smiling face, the boy will roll his head back and forth, while diligently shining his black boots, using an up and down motion with his right hand. The toy works quite well and will go on for some time. It is made up of several materials. The head, hands, and shoes are made of composition; it has a tin body; the clothes jersey, hat, and "falling" trousers" are made of fabric. The toy is in good original condition; some wear to boy's hat and jersey in back (see images), a slight "bend" to tinplate in the rear; but for the most part, the toy is very sturdy, works well, has a nice appearance, and wonderful charisma. This is a charming rare toy that operates as it should, and is a "must have" for collectors of post-war vintage wind up toys...