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Antique Bell Toy

The antique party game “Bell and Hammer”
The antique party game “Bell and Hammer”

The antique party game “Bell and Hammer”

Located in Wien, AT

The famous and time-honored dice and party game “Glocke und Hammer” (also known as the Schimmel game). A fascinating piece of toy history from around 1880.

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1880s Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Paper

Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s

Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

It has a hand-painted composition face and a fluffy wholly body with a pink colored collar with bell. This extraordinary Toy dates from around 1900s - 1910s.

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Composition

Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.
Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.

Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely toy clown A bell rings when it rocks Hand painted papier mache.

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1920s German Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Wood, Paper

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"Jonah and the Whale" Bell Toy, American, circa 1890
"Jonah and the Whale" Bell Toy, American, circa 1890

"Jonah and the Whale" Bell Toy, American, circa 1890

By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Jonah moves up and down and back and forth, and in so doing he moves the bell so as to tease the whale who opens and closes his mouth attempting to catch the bell.

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Iron

Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902
Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902

Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902

By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

It was manufactured by the "Gong Bell Manufacturing Company" of East Hampton, Connecticut in 1902.

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century French Counter Bell in the Form of an Owl Head
Early 20th Century French Counter Bell in the Form of an Owl Head

Early 20th Century French Counter Bell in the Form of an Owl Head

Located in Middleburg, VA

Early 20th Century French Counter Bell in the Form of an Owl Head This adorable counter bell is made from celluloid which was common for toys, combs and buttons during the early 20t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Plastic

19th Century Silver Baby’ Rattle with Bells, Whistle and Coral Teether
19th Century Silver Baby’ Rattle with Bells, Whistle and Coral Teether

19th Century Silver Baby’ Rattle with Bells, Whistle and Coral Teether

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 19th century silver baby’ rattle with bells, whistle and coral teether. A charming piece, the rattle originates from Germany, at one end there is a ring to hang it by and a whis...

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Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Silver

Rare Miniature Horse Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Sculpture by Watrous
Rare Miniature Horse Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Sculpture by Watrous

Rare Miniature Horse Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Sculpture by Watrous

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The company created sleigh bells, bell toys, and in it’s early days they made casket trimmings.

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Early 20th Century North American Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Sterling Silver

Collection of Antique New England Sleigh Bells
Collection of Antique New England Sleigh Bells

Collection of Antique New England Sleigh Bells

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Wonderful grouping of 19th century cast sleigh bells in various sizes (see image 4). Great for the holidays or decoration anytime of year - would fill a large bowl. Originally they w...

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19th Century American Antique Bell Toy

Materials

Iron

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19th C Original Painted Game Board

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Bell Toy

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Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s
Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s

Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A rare survivor from late 1950s or early 60s comes this large canister in the shape of a clown bear head. It measures 25 cm in height and 17 cm in width. Originally made as a toy bea...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Bell Toy

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Plastic

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Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

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Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up Circus Performer is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a circus performer. Made in tin by the Italian company Lima. Model n. 1302...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Bell Toy

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Metal

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Vintage Magician's Tool Collection - Assorted Magic Props and Accessories

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Located in Mortsel, BE

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Early 19th Century Antique Bell Toy

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Textile, Wood

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Wooden Linstroms Poker PinBall Game

Wooden Linstroms Poker PinBall Game

$495

H 23 in W 15 in D 1.5 in

Wooden Linstroms Poker PinBall Game

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1930s American Folk Art Antique Bell Toy

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Sheep by Povl Kjer
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Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Sheep by Povl Kjer

$1,920 / item

H 16.54 in W 31.5 in D 16.54 in

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Sheep by Povl Kjer

By Povl Kjær

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rocking sheep by Povl Kjer, 1 in stock.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Antique Bell Toy

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Lambskin, Pine

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Located in Dekalb, IL

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Early 20th Century Antique Bell Toy

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Mid Century Wool Ram Sheep Stool Sculpture
Mid Century Wool Ram Sheep Stool Sculpture

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$2,200

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By Hans Peter Krafft

Located in Las Vegas, NV

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Fort Collins, CO

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Wood and leather game box - Italy, 19th century

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$1,936

H 13 in W 13.08 in D 4.41 in

Wood and leather game box - Italy, 19th century

Located in Bruxelles, BE

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20th Century French Other Antique Bell Toy

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19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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1890s American Country Antique Bell Toy

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Small Vintage Decorative Lamb, English, Ceramic, Livestock Figure, circa 1990

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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Ceramic

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Originals by Gomez Large Mahogany Sheep Rocker in White Wool

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By Jose Gomez

Located in Saint Louis, US

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2010s American Modern Antique Bell Toy

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Located in Sharon, CT

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Located in Oakland, CA

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Antique Bell Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique bell toy you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique bell toy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, composition and iron. Your living room may not be complete without an antique bell toy — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique bell toy bearing folk art, Art Nouveau or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique bell toy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by J. & E. Steven's Company, Kyser & Rex Co. and Louis Marx and Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Bell Toy?

The average selling price for an antique bell toy at 1stDibs is $1,185, while they’re typically $502 on the low end and $5,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Bell Toy

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.

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