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Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"
Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"

Antique Victorian Iron & Brass Salesman Sample Doll Dog Bed Miniature 32"

Located in Dayton, OH

An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers. Antique

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880
Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880. Measures - 5.25"H x 3.5"W x

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Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

American Country Antique Painted Cast Iron Dutch Child Figural Coin Bank
American Country Antique Painted Cast Iron Dutch Child Figural Coin Bank

American Country Antique Painted Cast Iron Dutch Child Figural Coin Bank

Located in Queens, NY

Antique American (early 20th Century) cast iron coin bank in the form of a child in traditional

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20th Century American Rustic Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled
Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled

$959Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.5 in W 30 in D 12 in

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled

Located in Lafayette, IN

Charming child-size sled from the mid to late 19th century. Sled features forged/riveted iron

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878
Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878

Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878

By John Gerrard

Located in Incline Village, NV

The Pelican Mechanical Bank is made of cast iron and was manufactured by The J. & E. Steven's

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930

Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930

By A.C. Williams Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

. This cast iron truck car carrier loaded with three blue "Austin" sedans ("Austin" embossed on the side

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse
Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse

Antique American Primitive Handmade Gliding Rocking Hobby Horse

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

: Materials: Iron, Leather, Wood Color: Antique White Period: 19th Century Styles: American Item Type

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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Children's Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920
Vintage Children's Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920

Vintage Children's Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920

By A.C. Williams Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

, circa 1920. This is well made, sturdy, and all original. It is made of cast iron and hand painted in

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

By Utexiqual Products

Located in Incline Village, NV

recognition of the smiling cat image on the face of the sail. The cast iron waves (base) and the aluminum boat

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Aluminum, Iron, Tin

DOLL & CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine
DOLL & CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine

DOLL & CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine

By Doll et Cie

Located in Miami, FL

Scale model of motor engine designed by Doll & Co. This is a model of a mill engine created in

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Antique Early 1900s German Industrial Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Iron

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Antique Metal Doll Mold Sculpture
Antique Metal Doll Mold Sculpture

Antique Metal Doll Mold Sculpture

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H 21.75 in W 32 in D 12 in

Antique Metal Doll Mold Sculpture

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Highly sought after Doll Molds made of Metal, were used in the Manufacturing Process for Making

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20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Copper, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Toy Ambulance, circa 1930
Antique Cast Iron Toy Ambulance, circa 1930

Antique Cast Iron Toy Ambulance, circa 1930

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H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Antique Cast Iron Toy Ambulance, circa 1930

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Petaluma, CA

Cast iron toys are one of the great American traditions. We specialized in them here in the U.S.A

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Vintage 1930s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest

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Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Polychrome Cast Iron Baseball Player Coin Bank Circa 1920
Antique Polychrome Cast Iron Baseball Player Coin Bank Circa 1920

Antique Polychrome Cast Iron Baseball Player Coin Bank Circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Polychromed Figurative Cast Iron Baseball Player Sports Still Coin Bank Circa 1920

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Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Hurley Green Painted Cast Iron Toy Bus Circa 1930
Antique Hurley Green Painted Cast Iron Toy Bus Circa 1930

Antique Hurley Green Painted Cast Iron Toy Bus Circa 1930

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Hurley Green Painted Cast Iron Toy Bus Circa 1930 Measures- 2''H x 2''W x 5''D

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Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

3 Antique Cast Iron Cars, by Hubley, circa 1930
3 Antique Cast Iron Cars, by Hubley, circa 1930

3 Antique Cast Iron Cars, by Hubley, circa 1930

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Petaluma, CA

Three very fun cast iron cars signed by the premier maker of cast iron, Hubley. These are circa

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Antique Cast Iron Patrol Wagon with Driver and Policemen, Original Paint
Antique Cast Iron Patrol Wagon with Driver and Policemen, Original Paint

Antique Cast Iron Patrol Wagon with Driver and Policemen, Original Paint

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Petaluma, CA

Cast iron toys are one of the great American traditions. We specialized in them here in the U.S.A

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Vintage 1930s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Christmas Tree Stand in Original Painted Cast Iron, circa 1900
Antique Christmas Tree Stand in Original Painted Cast Iron, circa 1900

Antique Christmas Tree Stand in Original Painted Cast Iron, circa 1900

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A small square Christmas tree stand in original painted cast iron from circa 1900s. Decorated with

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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique mechanical bank bank by J.E Stevens offers polychrome painted cast iron construction and

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Antique Huber Cast Iron Toy Truck Hubley Steam Driven Engine Road Roller 1930s
Antique Huber Cast Iron Toy Truck Hubley Steam Driven Engine Road Roller 1930s

Antique Huber Cast Iron Toy Truck Hubley Steam Driven Engine Road Roller 1930s

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Huber toy work truck antique huber steam driven engine road roller cast iron toy attributed to

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Antique Cast Iron Bank, House w/ Animals Peeking Out of Windows, ca. 1900
Antique Cast Iron Bank, House w/ Animals Peeking Out of Windows, ca. 1900

Antique Cast Iron Bank, House w/ Animals Peeking Out of Windows, ca. 1900

Located in Petaluma, CA

This whimsical cast iron bank should bring a smile to any face. This little house in the woods has

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Antique Early 1900s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890
"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890

"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

iron, this bank is in outstanding all original condition with no repairs and no repaint or touch up of

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Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse
Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse

Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse

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H 30 in W 33 in D 13 in

Antique Primitive Folk Art Rocking Horse

Located in Brooklyn, NY

19th century, antique, primitive, folk art, rocking horse is painted wood on an iron glider

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Antique Early 1900s American Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Vintage Copy of an American Ice Cream Pedal Tricycle
Vintage Copy of an American Ice Cream Pedal Tricycle

Vintage Copy of an American Ice Cream Pedal Tricycle

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

copy, made some 60 years ago of a well known 19th century design, surely an antique of the future The

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Mid-20th Century Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)
Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Company in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1873. It is made of cast iron and measures 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" at the base

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Circa 1900 Likely American Carousel Horse on Original Brass Holder
Circa 1900 Likely American Carousel Horse on Original Brass Holder

Circa 1900 Likely American Carousel Horse on Original Brass Holder

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1900 carousel horse on original brass holder with iron stand, likely American. Carved wood

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Antique Early 1900s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Antique Cast Iron Milk Wagon, circa 1920s
Antique Cast Iron Milk Wagon, circa 1920s

Antique Cast Iron Milk Wagon, circa 1920s

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H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.75 in

Antique Cast Iron Milk Wagon, circa 1920s

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Petaluma, CA

Cast iron toys are one of the great American traditions. We specialized in them here in the U.S.A

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Vintage 1920s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Bank Building, Original Paint, ca. 1900
Antique Cast Iron Bank Building, Original Paint, ca. 1900

Antique Cast Iron Bank Building, Original Paint, ca. 1900

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Petaluma, CA

One of the nicer cast iron still banks of a Bank. The paint is in fine condition, and there is

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Antique Early 1900s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Bank Building, Original Paint, ca. 1900
Antique Cast Iron Bank Building, Original Paint, ca. 1900

Antique Cast Iron Bank Building, Original Paint, ca. 1900

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Petaluma, CA

A nice example of a still bank in the form of a Bank. All original paint, in good condition. No losses, or repairs. A nice gift for anyone.

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Antique Early 1900s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century
Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century

Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Hubley School polychrome painted figural cast iron mechanical bank depicts a circus elephant with

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20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890
Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890

Mechanical Bank, "Watchdog Safe" in Cast Iron, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

was advertised as "Watchdog Bank"). The bank is made of cast iron and is decorated with a Roman type

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique American Snow Sled/ Toboggan
Antique American Snow Sled/ Toboggan

Antique American Snow Sled/ Toboggan

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H 6.5 in W 60 in D 21 in

Antique American Snow Sled/ Toboggan

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th Century American snow sled of weathered wood and iron.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Mechanical Bulldog Bank, By J & E Stevens, 1890's, All Original
Cast Iron Mechanical Bulldog Bank, By J & E Stevens, 1890's, All Original

Cast Iron Mechanical Bulldog Bank, By J & E Stevens, 1890's, All Original

Located in Petaluma, CA

antique banks were made to urge children to save their pennies, when a penny was worth something. The

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Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

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H 7.75 in W 3.19 in D 8.88 in

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925

By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2

Located in Incline Village, NV

) is one of the later cast iron mechanical banks made in the United States. "Monkey Bank" was

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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911
Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1911 by the J. & E. Stevens Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron

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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Doll Object 1800s-1860s/Figurine Wabisabi Art Edo Period
Japanese Antique Doll Object 1800s-1860s/Figurine Wabisabi Art Edo Period

Japanese Antique Doll Object 1800s-1860s/Figurine Wabisabi Art Edo Period

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

doll that was wearing clothes was stripped of clothes. Extremely rare item. It's a small but very

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child Bicycle
Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child Bicycle

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child Bicycle

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H 19.69 in W 25.2 in D 15.75 in

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child Bicycle

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rare antique bicycle collectors item. Original condition.

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Antique French Painted Zinc and Cast Iron Hobby Horse, circa 1900
Antique French Painted Zinc and Cast Iron Hobby Horse, circa 1900

Antique French Painted Zinc and Cast Iron Hobby Horse, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

a cast iron frame with foot pedals as stirrups. The body of the horse is crafted in zinc and has

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Antique Early 1900s French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron, Zinc

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Located in Queens, NY

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Antique Doll Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique doll iron you’re looking for. Each antique doll iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and plastic. Your living room may not be complete without an antique doll iron — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique doll iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Folk Art and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique doll iron has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hubley Manufacturing Company and J. & E. Stevens Co. are consistently popular.

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Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike.

Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.

With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.

Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.

Mid-century modern toys and dolls are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.

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