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"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

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

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

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century French Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found

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

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

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

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

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

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Early 20th Century German Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040, by Wells-Brimtoy, 1930s
Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Wells-Brimtoy 7040, by Wells-Brimtoy, 1930s

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

Materials

Metal

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905

"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
"Peg-Leg Beggar" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1880

"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

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf

$396Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 0.2 in

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

Materials

Paper

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

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Wood

19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
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 '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 "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
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

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 "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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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
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

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

Materials

Paper

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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19th Century Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original
Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original

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

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

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

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Located in Savannah, GA

sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world

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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

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

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

Materials

Iron

19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare

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

Materials

Iron

Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL
Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL

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

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York
30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York

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

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12
Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

Vintage Rc Royal Crockery by Noritake China Set for 12

$900Sale Price / set|40% Off

H 2 in Dm 10 in

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

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Litho Tin Scissor Toy of Harold Lloyd by Distler Germany, 1920s
Antique Litho Tin Scissor Toy of Harold Lloyd by Distler Germany, 1920s

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

Materials

Tin

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century
Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

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

Materials

Iron

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

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H 13.5 in W 30 in D 5.5 in

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

Materials

Metal

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy  Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy  Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

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

Materials

Glass, Textile, Paper

MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90
MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90

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
Vintage Toy, Mechanical Monkey, Made in Germany, 1930s

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

Materials

Metal

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

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

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

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H 33.7 in W 38.6 in D 15.6 in

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

Materials

Metal

Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873
Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873

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H 6 in W 3.13 in D 4.44 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

Materials

Iron

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank
Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

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H 7.53 in W 4 in D 2 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

Materials

Iron

"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882
"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882

"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

Materials

Iron

Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware
Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank    "Leap Frog"    Circa   1891
Mechanical Bank    "Leap Frog"    Circa   1891

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

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

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank  "Monkey & Coconut"  Circa  1886
Mechanical Bank  "Monkey & Coconut"  Circa  1886

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank     "Cabin Bank"         Circa   1885
Mechanical Bank     "Cabin Bank"         Circa   1885

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

Materials

Iron

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896
"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

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H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 in

"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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896
Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Magic Bank"   Circa  1876
Mechanical Bank   "Magic Bank"   Circa  1876

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear"     Circa 1907
Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear"     Circa 1907

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa  1883
Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa  1883

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881
Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank  "Bulldog Savings Bank"   Circa   1882
Mechanical Bank  "Bulldog Savings Bank"   Circa   1882

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

Materials

Iron

20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War
20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War

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

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C
Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

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H 6 in W 3.5 in D 9.5 in

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

Materials

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

"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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872
Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Teddy And The Bear"   Circa 1907
Mechanical Bank   "Teddy And The Bear"   Circa 1907

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886
Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886

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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank  "Paddy and The Pig"     Circa 1886
Mechanical Bank  "Paddy and The Pig"     Circa 1886

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    "Elephant, Man Pops Out"     Circa  1884
Mechanical Bank    "Elephant, Man Pops Out"     Circa  1884

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

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950
Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950

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
Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target

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

Materials

Metal

SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber
SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber

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
"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895

"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
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 of baby chicks, identifying patent marks on base as photographed, c1890 Measures-...

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Late 19th Century Antique Mechanical Toys

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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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens
American Cast Iron Mechanical Bank “Paddy and the Pig” By J&E Stevens

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
19th c German Musical Automaton Toy by Zinner & Sohne Co. British Raj Theme

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

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

German Football Toy Game from the 30s
German Football Toy Game from the 30s

German Football Toy Game from the 30s

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H 92 in W 112 in D 54 in

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

Materials

Wood

"Hall's Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869
"Hall's Excelsior" Cast Iron Mechanical Toy Savings Bank. American, Circa 1869

"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
Vintage Toy, Wind up Bird Toy

Vintage Toy, Wind up Bird Toy

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H 6.3 in W 4.93 in D 2.56 in

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

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Girl or Doll Riding a Lamb Toy, as Found

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
Original Vintage Toy, Wind up J.M.L. Car, Made in France, 1930s

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
Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole

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
Vintage Mechanical Elephant Cast Iron Bank Collectible Toy

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

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
Mechanical Bank "Tammany", American, circa 1873

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
"Chandler's Bank"  Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1900

"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
Mechanical Bank "Chief Big Moon, " American, circa 1899

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
"Bank of Education & Economy" Mechanical Bank. American, circa 1895

"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

Materials

Iron, Nickel

"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
"Bulldog Bank" American, circa 1880 Cast Iron Mechanical Bank

"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

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891
Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog, " circa 1891

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
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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1920s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

"Cigarette Vending"  Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1920's
"Cigarette Vending"  Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1920's

"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

Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877
Antique J. E. Stevens Creedmoor Mechanical Bank C1877

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

Materials

Metal

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$229,142Sale Price|33% Off

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Other

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 Mechanical Toys

Materials

Ebony

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s

$505

H 7.29 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel with moving horses. Made up in hand painted wood. Carillon perfectly working. Pro...

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Mid-20th Century European Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

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 Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935
Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein & Co. American Circa 1935

By J. Chein & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Made by J. Chein & Company Circa 1935 in New York City; originally inventoried as #258 (same number as similar looking Popeye toy dated 1932) and was named "Mechanical Clown Barrel W...

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1930s Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950's-'70's
(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950's-'70's

(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950's-'70's

Located in Incline Village, NV

Nine out of these ten banks are of American manufacture, made between the 1950's and the 1970's, while one (the Well's Fargo Stage Coach) was made in China, circa 1990's. Banthrico,...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage and rare "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy by unknown German manufacturer; circa 1895; contemporaneous with early Schoenhut toys, it depicts a "Well Dressed Man With A Bow Tie" (my d...

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1890s German Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Composition

Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s
Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s

Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up clown on cart and donkey is a vintage wind up toy representing a multicolor clown in a cart and a donkey. Made in tin, made in Ussr. Probably produced in the 1960s. ...

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Mid-20th Century Russian Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Metal

"Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American
"Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American

"Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American

By Kyser & Rex Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This American cast iron bank known as "Organ Bank" (Cat and Dog), was manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company, Frankford, Pennsylvania in 1882. It conforms exactly to the patent papers a...

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare
Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare

Vintage Wind-Up Toy, Circa 1950 "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" Rare

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very rare toy that I have not seen an example of before, and judging by it's action and appearance, I would venture to say it is post war, probably made in Japan for the Am...

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1950s Japanese Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Composition, Tin

'Rajputana' Tin & Celluloid Wind Up Japanese Toy
'Rajputana' Tin & Celluloid Wind Up Japanese Toy

'Rajputana' Tin & Celluloid Wind Up Japanese Toy

$1,400

H 6.75 in W 3.5 in D 10.5 in

'Rajputana' Tin & Celluloid Wind Up Japanese Toy

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Vintage Japanese tin and celluloid wind up toy. When you wind this toy the top spins around while the babies on the back move from side to side and the elephants head also wiggles.

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20th Century Japanese Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, circa 1928-1932. The action is fabulous; when wound ...

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1930s American Folk Art Antique Mechanical Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s
Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s

Vintage Toy, Wind up Drummer Panda, Made in China, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up drummer panda is a vintage toy. Vintage toy representing a panda playing the drum. Made in China in 1970s. The original clockwork works very well, the paint is ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese 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.

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