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Antique Mechanical Toys

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique mechanical toy ambitiously crafted with a metal mechanism moved by a crank in the back
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Early 20th Century American Campaign Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Antique Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
$3,600
H 13.5 in W 30 in D 5.5 in
"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
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up boy on tricycle is a vintage mechanical toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy
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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

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
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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

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
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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040, by Wells-Brimtoy, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040 is an originale mechanical toy. Vintage wind up toy
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Early 20th Century English Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880
By H.L. Judd Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Peg-leg Beggar" 19th century cast iron mechanical bank was probably inspired by the many disabled
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
By Raphael Tuck & Sons
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very rare, highly sought after and collectable Father Tuck's mechanical animals The St. Bernard
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Early 20th Century European Antique Mechanical Toys

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Paper

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
$396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 0.2 in
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
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Wood

19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron Owl bank with a turning head coin lever and glass eyes. Lot of the original paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visible when viewing upright...
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1880s American American Classical Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
By Saalheimer & Strauss
Located in Incline Village, NV
would be a nice addition to a discerning collection of either antique toys or vintage mechanical banks
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
$2,250
H 8.63 in W 3.25 in D 1.94 in
Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
By Saalheimer & Strauss
Located in Incline Village, NV
This mechanical bank "Saluting Sailor" was manufactured in the 1920s by Saalheimer & Strauss
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
$2,250
H 6.75 in W 4.13 in D 2 in
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank Unsigned C1877. Measures- 10.5"L x 3"W x 6.75"D
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.5 in W 3 in D 6.75 in
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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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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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19th Century Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880
Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.25 in W 3.5 in D 8.5 in
Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Five mechanical bank trade cards are displayed in two separate frames. In one frame are three
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Paper

Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
$1,175 / set
H 12.5 in W 15.63 in D 1 in
Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful bank has been in my collection for over 30 years, and I have had much fun playing with it. Made by the noted cast iron maker J.& E Stevens. These banks were sold to ...
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1890s American Other Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-painted cast iron mechanical bank "Punch and Judy Bank." A vintage book of knowledge Punch
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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original
Located in Petaluma, CA
One of the more popular mechanical banks, and from my own long time collection of these banks
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1890s American Other Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
Located in Incline Village, NV
; I acquired it from Charles Klappert of San Diego in 1987---he was a noted mechanical bank and toy
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1890s American Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL
By Studio VL
Located in Riverdale, NY
link mourning chain in 14k from the 1880's is married to a mechanical toy teddy bear charm adorned with
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1880s Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Diamond, 14k Gold

30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York
By New York Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
"30's Mechanical Football Toy Game" Manufactured by CHESTER-POLLARD AMUSEMENT COMPANY - New York
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Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

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Wood

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12
By Noritake
Located in Birmingham, AL
Crockery) is combined with a "Yajirobe" or a mechanical balance toy. RC China, Pink Rose Swags, with Shades
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Mechanical Toys

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Ceramic

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12
Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12
$1,050 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 2 in Dm 10 in

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Antique Litho Tin Scissor Toy of Harold Lloyd by Distler Germany, 1920s
By Distler
Located in Retie, BE
Mechanical Toy shows Harold Lloyd, known as a silent movie comic star. When you close the scissor, the
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Mechanical Toys

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Tin

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century
Located in Lake Forest, IL
The bank is activated by opening the door and placing a coin on the tray held by a figure, closing the door depositing the coin. Original paint. stamped on back of bank: pat'd June...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Located in Milano, MI
. With glass eyes, with hair, this antique mechanical toy from the early 1900 is in good age related
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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

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Glass, Textile, Paper

MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90
Located in York County, PA
This fabulous little hand-carved, mechanical, toy horse and sulky depicts a bespeckled Appalossa
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Vintage Toy, Mechanical Monkey, Made in Germany, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This mechanical monkey is an original vintage toy. Vintage mechanical toy representing a
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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
workshop in Paris, where he made mechanical toys. One inventor offered him the drawings of an automaton of
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1880s French Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden horse was made in France, circa 1900. It is fixed to a safety stand, a supportive frame that was popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for its stability...
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
H 33.7 in W 38.6 in D 15.6 in
Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and was manufactured for many years after that, undergoing several variations; initially ...
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873
Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873
H 6 in W 3.13 in D 4.44 in
Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 20th century cast iron folky iron bank has original over paint as they repainted them as they tend to wear consistent with age and use. This however looks to be an early o...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Rabbit Standing" cast iron mechanical bank is American made and manufactured by the Lockwood
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Nantucket, MA
Jonah and the Whale Bank, patented on July 15th in 1890 by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams and manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company of Buffalo, New York Original paint in exc...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base, and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Located in Incline Village, NV
in the field of antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in
Mechanical Bank "Monkey & Coconut" Circa 1886
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 5" long x 8 1/2" high. The bank is in excellent all original condition and paint
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Cabin Bank" Circa 1885
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cabin Bank, a cast iron mechanical bank, was manufactured in 1885 by the J. & E. Steven's Company
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896
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
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896
Located in Incline Village, NV
"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896
"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896
H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 in
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and ...
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear" Circa 1907
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This cast iron mechanical bank was patented in 1883 but not manufactured until 1907 by the J. & E
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 6 11/16" long at the base. The bank is in
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1881 by the Kyser & Rex Co. in Frankford, Pennsylvania, this cast iron mechanical
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Bulldog Savings Bank" Circa 1882
By Ive's, Blakelee & William's Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Of all known mechanical banks this is one of the more interesting methods by which the coin is
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War
Located in Charleston, SC
20th century mechanical bank depicting Spanish American War.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A painted cast iron mechanical bank offers Boy Scouts in an outdoor setting, 20th Measures- 6''H x
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Early 20th Century Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Novelty Bank" was manufactured by the prolific maker of mechanical banks, the J. & E. Steven's
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a very "early" post-Civil War cast iron mechanical bank and difficult to find. It was
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Teddy And The Bear" Circa 1907
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 10 1/8" and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The bank has some
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Early 20th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and The Pig" Circa 1886
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mouth of Paddy. Made of cast iron, and measuring 7 3/16" long, "Paddy and the Pig" mechanical bank
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886
Located in Incline Village, NV
mouth of Paddy. Made of cast iron, and measuring 7 3/16" long, "Paddy and the Pig" mechanical bank
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Elephant, Man Pops Out" Circa 1884
By Enterprise Manufacturing Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Elephant, Man Pops Out" cast iron mechanical bank was manufactured in 1884 by the Enterprise
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This metal, mechanical bank includes a red plane mechanism for launching coins from the
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target A charmingly hand
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of German mechanical musicians designed by Schuco. This is a wonderful pair of mechanical
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Steel

"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fancy wooden "Trick Drawer" mechanical bank; one of a kind. Circa 1895. Same principal as
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Wood

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 of baby chicks, identifying patent marks on base as photographed, c1890 Measures-...
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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

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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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique cast-iron mechanical "Novelty Bank" designer by C. Johnson for J. & E. Stevens, circa 1873
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19th Century American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens
Located in London, GB
American cast iron mechanical bank “Paddy and the Pig” by J&E Stevens Seated upon the iron base is
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme
Located in Savannah, GA
The German manufacturer Gottlieb Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from
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1890s German British Colonial Antique Mechanical Toys

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

German Football Toy Game from the 30s
By Viking Germany
Located in Madrid, ES
"German Football Toy Game From The 30s" German 30's mechanical football toy game very rare cafe
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Early 20th Century German Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

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Wood

"Hall's Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
). "Hall's Excelsior" mechanical bank is a great addition to an antique toy or bank collection; or for
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1860s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Toy, Wind up Bird Toy
Located in Roma, IT
Wind up bird toy is a vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a multi-color bird. Tin made
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Early 20th Century European Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind up Bird Toy
Vintage Toy, Wind up Bird Toy
H 6.3 in W 4.93 in D 2.56 in
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England
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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Toy, Wind up J.M.L. Car, Made in France, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up J.M.L. Car is an original vintage mechanical toy. Made in France by J.M.L
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy music box shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have been made
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Early 20th Century German Bohemian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage mechanical hand-painted cast iron elephant coin bank. Mechanical bank in good working order
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Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Lion Hunter, " American Toy, circa 1911
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank depicts President Teddy Roosevelt aiming his rifle at a lion. Roosevelt is well-known for his
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1910s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873
Located in Incline Village, NV
Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and was manufactured for many years after that, undergoing several variations; initially ...
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1870s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

"Chandler's Bank" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900
Located in Incline Village, NV
antique mechanical coin banks, having been buying, selling, and examining these fine objects for more than
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Chief Big Moon" cast iron mechanical bank is one of the few western theme banks in the mechanical
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

"Bank of Education & Economy" Mechanical Bank. American, circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Bank of Education & Economy" nickel plated cast iron mechanical bank is one of the more
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron, Nickel

"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
By J. & E. Steven's Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
(see image). It is one of the earlier mechanical banks made for children to encourage saving, and is
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1880s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Iron

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base and is in excellent all original condition and paint. The subject
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1890s American Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

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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1920s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
Mechanical Bank "Monkey Bank", circa 1925
H 7.75 in W 3.19 in D 8.88 in
"Cigarette Vending" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1920's
Located in Incline Village, NV
Not much is known about the genesis of this bank, but the graphics indicate that it was probably made in Germany in the 1920’s. The nature of the lithography is nothing less than out...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank "Organ Grinder & Performing Bear, " circa 1882
By Kyser & Rex Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
This cast iron mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1882 by the Kyser & Rex Company in
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage style mechanical tin metal wind-up duck on bike. In good working order This vintage style
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

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English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Mechanical Toys

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Brutalist relief plaque made of fiberglass in the 1960s, featuring an abstract surface of geometric shapes and incised textures. The patinated finish in bronze-effect tones evokes th...
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1960s European Brutalist Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Fiberglass

Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
Brutalist Fiberglass Relief Wall Plaque, 1960s
On Hold
$2,402
H 29.14 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in
Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
By ISA Bergamo, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with cowhide and leather cushion and wooden frame. Reversible cushion. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and age of lounge chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cowhide

Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
$6,006
H 34.26 in W 44.1 in D 39.38 in
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A wonderful hand - painted hot air balloon chandelier, France, circa 1950s. Socket: 6 x e14 (Edison) for standard screw bulbs. The condition is excellent.  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old
Located in Warrenton, OR
Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90-100 Million Years Old. The Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite is considered rare and is highly sought after as a collector's item. Thi...
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15th Century and Earlier American Prehistoric Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Shell, Organic Material

Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
$2,450
H 26 in W 19 in D 6 in
1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
Located in Surrey, BC
Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint. Players bet on which city the spring-released airplane will land on. Made by French Game & Novelty...
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1930s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

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Wood

Vintage Quality Queen Size Carved Mahogany Poster Bed
By Henkel Harris
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Quality Queen Size Carved Mahogany Poster Bed. Featuring a traditional style design, four carved posters, and a beautiful mahogany finish. This is an ex...
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Mechanical Toys

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Wood, Mahogany

Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book
By Max Ernst, Frederick John Kiesler, Peggy Guggenheim
Located in New York, NY
Catalog of the seminal avant-garde exhibition held at Peggy Guggenheim's Art of This Century Gallery in 1942 and published in an edition of 2500. Edited by Peggy Guggenheim with cont...
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1940s American Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

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Paper

Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book
Peggy Guggenheim Art of This Century Book
$600
H 10.25 in W 8 in D 0.5 in
Great Architecture of the World Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great Architecture of the World. This book is an illustrated history from Stonehenge to the Twentieth Century. The book is edited by John Julius Norwich. It was first published in 19...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Mechanical Toys

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Paper

American Bronze and Enameled Box/Humidor by E.F. Caldwell, New York, 1900s
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An American Gothic Revival bronze and enamelled box/humidor. By Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Inc., New York, first quarter of 1900s. The rectangular hinged top decorated with a lady p...
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1910s American Gothic Antique Mechanical Toys

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Bronze, Enamel

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Jewelry safe vintage golded distinguishes itself following a new hyperluxury trend. Special compartments for jewelry and precious liquors, watch winders for watches and humidors f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Antique Mechanical Toys

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Gold Plate, Brass

Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass
Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass
$111,115
H 53.15 in W 32.68 in D 25.6 in
Kids Tricycle Bike Model "Sky King", 1930s
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Vintage tricycle in good condition model sky-king airflow.
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1930s American Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Kids Tricycle Bike Model "Sky King", 1930s
Kids Tricycle Bike Model "Sky King", 1930s
$1,801
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Florence Thomas Enamel Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Florence Thomas enamel bowl. Made in Pasadena California. USA circa the 1960s. Retain original label from the maker. White color with wit...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced by Stevenson Manufacturing...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Mechanical Toys

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Metal

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Antique Mechanical Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique mechanical toys is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and fabric, all antique mechanical toys available were constructed with great care. Antique mechanical toys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique mechanical toys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Victorian and Modern antique mechanical toys are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made antique mechanical toys over the years, but those made by J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Shepard Hardware Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Mechanical Toys?

Prices for antique mechanical toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique mechanical toys begin at $79 and can go as high as $13,850, while the average can fetch as much as $1,850.
Questions About Antique Mechanical Toys
  • 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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