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What is considered an antique toy?

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What is considered an antique toy?
Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Collectible Toy Car, Antique Meccano Brass Display Toy Car
Located in Miami, FL
Collectible Toy Car, Antique Meccano Brass Display Toy Car Meccano toy car, this impressive system of construction, born at the beginning of the 20th century makes a great collectib...
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20th Century English Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY TOY CAR
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined and unique toy car made of wrought iron, with a wooden frame painted in tempera in shades of blue and green.
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Early 20th Century Italian Toys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage French Child's Collectable Toy-Cars
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage child's collectable toy-cars. France, circa 1950-1960.
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Mid-20th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plastic

Vintage French Child's Collectable Toy-Cars
$166 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Marx Toys Key-Wind Tin Lithograph "Jalopy" Toy Car with Box
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A mechanical wind-up tin lithograph toy car by Marx Toys. "Jalopy" Circa. 1940's. Excellent original working condition.
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Vintage 1940s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Toy Car, 1990s - Retro Collectible Charm
Located in Manzano, IT
Vintage Tin Toy Car, 1990s – Retro Collectible Charm Add a touch of nostalgia to your collection with this vintage tin car toy from the 1990s.
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1990s Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Toy Car Decoration from Vilac, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage French Toy Car Decoration from Vilac, in Very Good conditions.
Category

20th Century French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plastic, Wood

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