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Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft.

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century
Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century

Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century" Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Articulated Cyclist Toy Handcrafted Solid Wood — Rare Colonial-Era Subject — Mech...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895

By Kobe Toys

Located in Incline Village, NV

Kobe Toys are very mysterious and not much is known about them. They were created and hand made, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during the Meiji period in Japa...

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1890s Japanese Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Ebony

Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form
Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form

Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Folk art English Articulated Toy Dog Form A very unusual and quirky example of an early 20th century English folk art articulated weighted jaw toy dog.

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Faux Leather

19th Century Folk Art Wooden Horse, Carved and Painted, Antique Toy
19th Century Folk Art Wooden Horse, Carved and Painted, Antique Toy

19th Century Folk Art Wooden Horse, Carved and Painted, Antique Toy

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century carved and painted wooden horse This is a superb piece of Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, the paint is original, it is quite bright if a bit shabby The horse is i...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Antique Canvas Toy Horse Model, Folk Art Style, Early 20th Century
Antique Canvas Toy Horse Model, Folk Art Style, Early 20th Century

Antique Canvas Toy Horse Model, Folk Art Style, Early 20th Century

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts & Crafts Canvas Toy Model of a Horse This hansom beast is free standing and would very likely have been originally bought for a children’s room The condition is entirely ori...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company
Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company

Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company

By Marx Toy Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage wind-up motorcycle tin toy by Marx Toy Company, circa late 1930s. This rare piece is in good vintage working condition with good lithography and minimal rust; it measures 8....

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Early 20th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Metal, Tin

19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse
19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse

19th Century American Folk Art Rocking Horse

Located in Lancaster, PA

A charming and expressive 19th-century carved wooden rocking horse, retaining an appealing early painted surface with beautifully worn patina. The elongated, stylized form is hand-ca...

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Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll  Mr Shoes
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll  Mr Shoes

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Shoes

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Pine

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll  Mr Sideburns
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll  Mr Sideburns

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Sideburns

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll A great example of an early 20th century American hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Pine

"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909
"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909

"Dancing Sailor" Antique Wind-Up Toy By "The Lehman Toy Company" Germany C. 1909

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Dancing Sailor" by Ernest Paul Lehman of Brandenburg, Germany; patented in 1903 (see image of marking) appears in post turn of the century Lehman Toy catalogues as item #535. After ...

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Tin

Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus & Sture Lundström 1925
Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus & Sture Lundström 1925

Swedish Folk Art bridge bookshelf, designed by Petrus & Sture Lundström 1925

Located in London, GB

As Sweden began to modernize, “there was a renewed confidence, a growing nationalism and a romantic embrace of the countryside and Swedish identity. * * An abstract taken from the 1...

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1920s Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Copper

American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880

American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880

By George W. Brown & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Horse drawn trolleys or "horse buses" were the main source of "mass transit", along with trains in the late 1800s in America. Thus they were ubiquitous subject matter for toy makers ...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Tin

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Top Hat & Tail A great example of an early 20th century English hand carved folk art articulated jigger doll.

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Pine

Antique Folk Art Red Painted Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh 49"
Antique Folk Art Red Painted Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh 49"

Antique Folk Art Red Painted Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh 49"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian wooden children’s sled with iron wrapped runners, painted dark red with the word “Belle” picked out in gold.

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19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German

Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German

Located in Incline Village, NV

Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Antique Black American Folk Art Rag Doll, Possible Suffragette Connection 19th C
Antique Black American Folk Art Rag Doll, Possible Suffragette Connection 19th C

Antique Black American Folk Art Rag Doll, Possible Suffragette Connection 19th C

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FOLK ART RAG DOLL - BLACK AMERICANA/SUFFRAGETTE/CIVIL RIGHTS/WOMEN’S RIGHTS INTEREST An extremely charming doll, lovingly made from scraps of cloth with hand embroidered, s...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920

Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920

By G. Doloy

Located in Incline Village, NV

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...

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1920s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Tin

Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century
Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century

Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Set of two vintage wood pull toys, 20th Century. Charming folk art circus wagon and pair of ducks.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood, Paper

Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes
Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes

Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes

Located in Middleburg, VA

Late 19th Century Large Painted Folk Art Hobbyhorse with Sea Glass Eyes. America, 1880-1900. Measures: 26.5" H, 33" W, 11" D

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Swedish Toy Horse
Swedish Toy Horse

Swedish Toy Horse

Located in London, England

Early 20th century toy horse in pine with original painted finish. Sweden 1900. H 68cm x W 37cm x D 68cm

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Early 1900s Swedish Rustic Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Pine

Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy;  Germany, Circa 1895
Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy;  Germany, Circa 1895

Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy; Germany, Circa 1895

Located in Incline Village, NV

Wonderful, unique and attractive colorful rare piece to add to your collection of toys and/or folk art Dimensions: 10" high x 5" wide x 5" deep.

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1890s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Composition

Vintage Butterfly Toy
Vintage Butterfly Toy

Vintage Butterfly Toy

$389Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage Butterfly Toy

Located in Munich, DE

This butterfly metal toy originates from France, 1920s.

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1920s Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Metal

Wooden Toy Horse
Wooden Toy Horse

Wooden Toy Horse

Located in Brecht, BE

Charming wooden toy horse, always a great decorative item in a child’s room.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Softwood

20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll
20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll

20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll

$716Sale Price|20% Off

20th C Folk Art Carved Boy Doll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

20th C folk art carved boy doll with original clothes. Hand painted face and shoes.

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Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915
Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915

Vintage "Dapper Clown" Roly Poly Toy; Scarce. Germany Circa 1915

Located in Incline Village, NV

Wonderful, unique and attractive colorful rare piece to add to your collection of toys and/or folk art Dimensions: 8" high x 4 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" deep.

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Composition

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927
Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927

Located in Incline Village, NV

Wonderful, unique and attractive colorful rare piece to add to your collection of toys and/or folk art Dimensions: 5 1/2" high x 3 1/2" wide x 3 1/4" deep.

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1920s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Composition

Painted Wooden Toy Horse
Painted Wooden Toy Horse

Painted Wooden Toy Horse

Located in Washington, DC

A painted wooden toy horse.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY TOY CAR
EARLY 20TH-CENTURY TOY CAR

EARLY 20TH-CENTURY TOY CAR

Located in Firenze, FI

A refined and unique toy car made of wrought iron, with a wooden frame painted in tempera in shades of blue and green. The car is in good condition and fully functional, with four wh...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cow Pull Toy, Sweden 1840
Cow Pull Toy, Sweden 1840

Cow Pull Toy, Sweden 1840

Located in Culver City, CA

Cow Pull Toy Sweden, 1840 Small polychrome and painted cow, on wooden wheels. 9.5”L x 5”d x 6.5”h Ref. O2229

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1840s Swedish Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood, Paint

Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.
Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.

Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.

Located in Bilzen, BE

An antique balance toy showing a cowboy on it's horse when it balance is the head and tale of the horse moving like also the cowboy This is totale handforged iron and handpainted (or...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wrought Iron

Vintage "Happy Hooligan"  "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901
Vintage "Happy Hooligan"  "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901

Vintage "Happy Hooligan" "Rolly Dolly" By Schoenhut Toy Co. German, Circa 1901

By Schoenhut

Located in Incline Village, NV

I have examined with a loop and under black light and can attest to the fact that this is one of the better condition examples you will find; with almost all of it's paint in order; ...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Composition

Swedish Toy Horse, circa 1900
Swedish Toy Horse, circa 1900

Swedish Toy Horse, circa 1900

Located in Huntington, NY

A solid Swedish wooden toy horse in original grey paint with remnants of leather bridle and jute mane and tail.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Folk Art Toy

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Leather, Jute, Wood, Paint

Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American
Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American

Prototype Late 19th Century Hand Carved Toy Horse Drawn Hansom Cab, American

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a hand carved wood prototype for a toy that would have been the model for a 19th century cast iron or tin horse drawn hansom cab. It precedes the mold and/or the bronze patte...

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)
"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)

"William Tell" Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1896 (All Original)

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut (please see image of the underneath with patent informat...

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll
Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century English Jig Doll A wonderful example of a late 19th century English jig doll called porkpie. A fully articulated hand carved feature. With amazing leather handcraf...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Folk Art Toy

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Leather, Pine, Paint

Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880
Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880

Late 19th Century Flat Bottom Toy Noah's Ark with 34 Figures. German Circa 1880

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered for sale is a very traditional Folk Art item; a handcrafted Noah's Ark toy with 34 hand-painted and hand-carved animals (includes Noah and Naamah).

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1880s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse
19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

19th Century Papier Mâché Toy Horse

Located in Brecht, BE

Lots of charm and good condition for this 19th century papier mâché toy horse on wheels.

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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Belgium Biblioquet, Child's Toy
19th Century Belgium Biblioquet, Child's Toy

19th Century Belgium Biblioquet, Child's Toy

Located in Houston, TX

19th century Belgium hand-carved child's toy. the wooden ball is attached to the base with a woven string. The child would toss the ball off the base and try to catch it back on the ...

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19th Century Belgian Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis  Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928
"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis  Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928

"Four Wheels No Brakes" Antique Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co. N.Y.C. C.1928

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a wonderful piece for the discerning collector of antique American toys, folk art, or western United States memorabelia; or even as a stand alone item.

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Tin

Antique 19th Century Tin Sheep Pull Toy Object
Antique 19th Century Tin Sheep Pull Toy Object

Antique 19th Century Tin Sheep Pull Toy Object

Located in Sarasota, FL

Extremely sweet tin pull toy in the form of a sheep on wheels. Incredible original patina with good wear. Wheels are a bit wonky but in the best way possible.

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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Tin

Antique Primitive Folk Art Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh Toboggan 42"
Antique Primitive Folk Art Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh Toboggan 42"

Antique Primitive Folk Art Wood & Iron Childrens Sled Sleigh Toboggan 42"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique late 19th to early 20th century wooden children's Christmas winter sled with worn dark green paint, cut out handles, and iron runners. Dimensions: 42" x 12" x 4.5" (Width x ...

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Late 19th Century Country Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Iron

Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy
Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy

Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy

Located in Barcelona, ES

Discover a piece of history with this vintage Richters German anchor blocks building toy, also known as Der Geschickte Baumeister. Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900, this set c...

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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Folk Art Toy

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Quartz

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Jeep Car

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up jeep car is an original vintage metal toy. Unknown manufacturer and age. Functioning but lightly damaged mechanisms. Not in perfect conditions. This object ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio
Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio

Early 20th Century Door of Hope Missionary Doll Folk Art Antique Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming early 20th century Chinese door of hope missionary doll of an elderly gentleman. A notably early example, in original untouched condition. The painted face has a particul...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Folk Art Toy

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Textile, Pine, Paper

1922 Pat Sullivan Felix the Cat Toy Figure
1922 Pat Sullivan Felix the Cat Toy Figure

1922 Pat Sullivan Felix the Cat Toy Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

1922 Pat Sullivan Felix the Cat Articulated Wooden Jointed Toy Figure Early articulated wooden Felix the Cat figure bearing the original “Copyright 1922 by Pat. Sullivan – Pat. Appl...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Art Toy

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Leather, Wood, Paint

Original Vintage Toy, Small Train and Trailer, 1920s
Original Vintage Toy, Small Train and Trailer, 1920s

Original Vintage Toy, Small Train and Trailer, 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

This small train and trailer is an original vintage toy. This vintage toy train and its trailer was maybe part of a bigger set. Unknown manufacturer, probably made in 1920s. ...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

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 Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Tinplate Clockwork Bunny Rabbit or Hare by The Automatic Toy Co. Staten Island
Tinplate Clockwork Bunny Rabbit or Hare by The Automatic Toy Co. Staten Island

Tinplate Clockwork Bunny Rabbit or Hare by The Automatic Toy Co. Staten Island

Located in Litchfield, CT

Lithographed tinplate clockwork rabbit or hare by The Automatic Toy Co., Staten Island, New York, circa 1930. Wonderful expressive detail. Signed near the base. Measures 5 1/2" x 2 1...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Carved Camphor Wood Toys
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Carved Camphor Wood Toys

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Carved Camphor Wood Toys

Located in Pomona, CA

Rare find antique Chinese gilt wooden carved adult toys. It is 100 percent hand made hand carved from Camphor wood with gilt painting on it. They are the couple of a man and a women....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Fine Quality Antique French Toy "Dancing Couple", circa 1880, Rare
Fine Quality Antique French Toy "Dancing Couple", circa 1880, Rare

Fine Quality Antique French Toy "Dancing Couple", circa 1880, Rare

Located in Incline Village, NV

One of a kind, fine quality antique toy, "Dancing Couples" is of French manufacture, it is marked in raised lettering "A.L. Paris" at the top of the base. It is also very similar to ...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century
Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century

Vintage Toy Car, Wind Up Red Car, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up red car is a vintage toy made by unknown manifacturer, probably model from 1920s-1930s. Original key not included. Surface lightly scratched. Mechanism perfectly wor...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up big size car is a mechanical toy sports car, nicely detailed. The original clockwork works, even though a bit slowly. Original key not included. Unknown manifacture...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s
Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s

Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s. The car model is made in U.S. Not perfect surface and clockwork. Original key...

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Early 20th Century German Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

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Unique Folk Art Toy Vehicle

Unique Folk Art Toy Vehicle

Unavailable

H 7 in W 10.5 in D 4 in

Unique Folk Art Toy Vehicle

Located in London, GB

With chauffeur, passengers and cast metal wheels Painted wood, cast and sheet metals.  

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1920s Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Sheet Metal

Painted  Tinplate Folk  Art  Toy
Painted  Tinplate Folk  Art  Toy

Painted Tinplate Folk Art Toy

Unavailable

H 13 in W 19 in D 4 in

Painted Tinplate Folk Art Toy

Located in Bedford, NY

TIM PLATE HAND MADE ROCKING HORSE TOY FROM MID 19TH CENTURY. NEW ENGLAND. PAINTED GREEN WITH FOLK STYLE DECORATIONS

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout
Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout

Folk Art Sculpture Folk Art Toy Outsider Art Chimney Sweep Painted Cutout

Located in East Hampton, NY

This whimsical folk art sculpture is a folk art toy of chimney sweeps.

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Twine, Wood, Paint

19th Century Folk Art Articulated Dancing Man Toy
19th Century Folk Art Articulated Dancing Man Toy

19th Century Folk Art Articulated Dancing Man Toy

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 33 in D 4 in

19th Century Folk Art Articulated Dancing Man Toy

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

GreatFolk Art tin cut-out articulated dancing man with exceptional form and patina. His feet have over the years have cut quite a pattern into the dance floor. Interesting bird lik...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Folk Art Horse Toy On Stand
Folk Art Horse Toy On Stand

Folk Art Horse Toy On Stand

Unavailable

H 12 in W 15.5 in

Folk Art Horse Toy On Stand

Located in US

Wooden Cut Out Horse With Moveable Parts In Brown Paint. Affixed To Newly Made Metal Stand.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Antique Growler French Children's Toy
Antique Growler French Children's Toy

Antique Growler French Children's Toy

Unavailable

H 14 in W 6 in D 18 in

Antique Growler French Children's Toy

Located in Phoenix, AZ

This Antique French children's toy is made of papier mâché and has a chain which leads him on his wheels and also makes him growl with his bobbing head. His mouth opens and he follow...

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1890s French Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Paper

Folk Art Wirework Ferris Wheel, Early 20th Century, Naive Primitive, Fairground
Folk Art Wirework Ferris Wheel, Early 20th Century, Naive Primitive, Fairground

Folk Art Wirework Ferris Wheel, Early 20th Century, Naive Primitive, Fairground

Located in Totnes, GB

Probably one of the smallest pieces we’ve had in a long time but we just couldn’t resist it! An utterly charming Folk Art wire work Ferris wheel, mounted on a small wooden base. Wit...

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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wire

Child's Folk  Art  Rocking  Horse
Child's Folk  Art  Rocking  Horse

Child's Folk Art Rocking Horse

Unavailable

H 32 in W 42 in D 12 in

Child's Folk Art Rocking Horse

Located in Bedford, NY

FOLKY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHILD'S STATIONARY ROCKING HORSE WITH ORIGINAL SADDLE AND REAL HAIR MANE- SOME TOUCH UP PAINTING

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Early 20th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse
Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse

Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 40.5 in

Pennsylvania Folk Art Rocking Horse

Located in Hershey, PA

An outstanding example of the form in both design and original painted surface.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Toy horse
Toy horse

Toy horse

Unavailable

H 23 in W 22 in D 5 in

Toy horse

Located in Pasadena, CA

Early 19th century toy horse with traces of original paint.
*** GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE ***
Original Retail $ 1660

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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Toy

Prancing Grey Horse Pull Toy with Raised Front Leg

Prancing Grey Horse Pull Toy with Raised Front Leg

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in

Prancing Grey Horse Pull Toy with Raised Front Leg

Located in London, GB

On original four-wheel platform base Hand-carved and painted wood and gesso.

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Late 19th Century English Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Antique Tricycle Horse Toy
Antique Tricycle Horse Toy

Antique Tricycle Horse Toy

Unavailable

H 27.76 in W 32.68 in D 20.48 in

Antique Tricycle Horse Toy

Located in Retie, BE

Antique tricycle horse toy - children's tricycle with horse. A French antique horse toy circa 1890 - 1910. A horse toy on three iron wheels - tricycle toy. The horse head is made of...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Metal

Wooden Child's Push Toy
Wooden Child's Push Toy

Wooden Child's Push Toy

Unavailable

H 33 in W 64 in D 22 in

Wooden Child's Push Toy

Located in Carson City, NV

This is a circa 1880's child's push toy with a horse that bobs up and down as the toy is pushed. It has a handmade leather horse stuffed with horse hair. It is quite charming as it i...

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood, Leather

Toy Horse on Rollers
Toy Horse on Rollers

Toy Horse on Rollers

Unavailable

H 34 in W 11 in D 34 in

Toy Horse on Rollers

Located in Houston, TX

Toy horse on rollers.

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19th Century Antique Folk Art Toy

Swedish Handmade Toy Train
Swedish Handmade Toy Train

Swedish Handmade Toy Train

Unavailable

H 10 in W 36.5 in D 6.5 in

Swedish Handmade Toy Train

Located in Sheffield, MA

A wooden locomotive and passenger car make up this toy train from Sweden, circa 1880. It is painted green with orange highlights around the wheels, and with the initials "E O J" pain...

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19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Tin

Toy Horse from Sweden
Toy Horse from Sweden

Toy Horse from Sweden

Unavailable

H 27 in W 24 in D 8 in

Toy Horse from Sweden

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A toy horse with a hair-on-hide leather body and glass eyes. The body is carved pine, sheathed in cow skin with only partial fur remaining, Basically the skin is parchment with som...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Restauration Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Pine

Toy for Child in the Shape of Rocking Horse, 19th Century
Toy for Child in the Shape of Rocking Horse, 19th Century

Toy for Child in the Shape of Rocking Horse, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 21.26 in D 13 in

Toy for Child in the Shape of Rocking Horse, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Polychromatic rocking horse, for children Alsacian hand-carved and painted softwood.

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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

lLate 19th C. Toy Horse
lLate 19th C. Toy Horse

lLate 19th C. Toy Horse

Unavailable

H 30 in W 32 in D 9 in

lLate 19th C. Toy Horse

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

This is a really sweet childs toy horse in great shape.
Perfect for over the mantle.

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19th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

Very Unusual Probably Swiss Folk Art, Table Piece or Game
Very Unusual Probably Swiss Folk Art, Table Piece or Game

Very Unusual Probably Swiss Folk Art, Table Piece or Game

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very unusual probably Swiss Folk Art, table piece or game all figure have two identities and can be turned into the mechanism in the base. Very high-quality wood carving and very...

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19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Toy Train Engine
Large Antique Toy Train Engine

Large Antique Toy Train Engine

Unavailable

H 8 in W 22 in D 7 in

Large Antique Toy Train Engine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iron train engine with the original red paint. As shown in the photos, the train engine actually pivots and is usable. It retains the original red paint that has oxidized to have...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy
Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy

Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy

Unavailable

H 13 in W 15 in D 5.5 in

Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy

Located in Geneva, IL

Rare antique German wooden cow toy on platform with wheels, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century German Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Large American Folk Art 19th Century Hide Covered Child's Riding Horse
Large American Folk Art 19th Century Hide Covered Child's Riding Horse

Large American Folk Art 19th Century Hide Covered Child's Riding Horse

Located in Washington, DC

Wonderful large sculptural hide covered child's riding horse, circa 1869, American. Great original patinated surface, and iron wheels. A wonderful example of an early American Folk A...

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1860s American Antique Folk Art Toy

19th Century French Toy Horse Velocipede Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux
19th Century French Toy Horse Velocipede Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux

19th Century French Toy Horse Velocipede Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux

Located in London, GB

If shipped to the US or EU, no import tax applies. This 19th century French velocipede tricycle horse was originally designed by Jean Louis Gourdoux of Paris between 1850 and 19...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Folk Art Toy

American Large Pony Pull Toy Carved Wood, Horsehair Hide and Saddle Circa 1900
American Large Pony Pull Toy Carved Wood, Horsehair Hide and Saddle Circa 1900

American Large Pony Pull Toy Carved Wood, Horsehair Hide and Saddle Circa 1900

Located in Wells, ME

American Early 20th century large pony pull toy, carved in wood and covered in horse hair hide, with horse hair mane and tail. This delightful pull toy retains his original platform...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Other

Tramp Art Nautical Diorama
Tramp Art Nautical Diorama

Tramp Art Nautical Diorama

Unavailable

H 27 in W 40 in D 9 in

Tramp Art Nautical Diorama

By F. Carlson

Located in West Palm beach, FL

Superb example of an all original late Victorian era tramp art diorama in which you can see a three dimensional miniature of a nautical nature. Large three masted clipper ship a sail...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Folk Art Toy

Painted Child's Pull Along Crocodile
Painted Child's Pull Along Crocodile

Painted Child's Pull Along Crocodile

Unavailable

H 11 in W 28 in D 7 in

Painted Child's Pull Along Crocodile

Located in West Sussex, GB

An articulated folk art painted wooden Child's pull-along crocodile - which when in motion has a gaping mouth and a wagging tail.

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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Antique European Hand Carved Wooden Horse on Original Wheeled Base, circa 1900
Antique European Hand Carved Wooden Horse on Original Wheeled Base, circa 1900

Antique European Hand Carved Wooden Horse on Original Wheeled Base, circa 1900

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Highly expressive antique European folk horse, hand carved from solid wood and retaining its original painted surface, horsehair mane and tail, and early wheeled base. Likely produce...

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1910s Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Wood Trolley, circa 1920
Wood Trolley, circa 1920

Wood Trolley, circa 1920

Unavailable

H 16 in W 31 in D 10.5 in

Wood Trolley, circa 1920

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa 1920 exceptional large scale hand made wood trolley in the very best yellow, green and red original age cracked painted surface, exceptional condition.

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1920s Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

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Find many varieties of an authentic antique folk art toy available at 1stDibs. An antique folk art toy — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique folk art toy — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique folk art toy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique folk art toy over the years, but those crafted by Mark Indursky, Rajhastani and A.C. Gilbert Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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. Indeed, antique, new and vintage toys 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. 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 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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