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Vintage Riding Toys

Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse
By Mobo Toys
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage, 1940s, painted, pressed steel hobby horse manufactured by Mobo Toys, England with casters
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riding Toys

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Steel

Vintage Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse
Mobo Toys Steel Riding Hobby Horse
H 30 in W 28 in D 12 in
"Boy Riding a Turtle" Wind-Up Toy; by J. Chein, circa 1930s
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
orange neck; while the boy is dressed in yellow. The action of the toy portrays a boy riding a turtle
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Tin

Blue Terrier Dog Childs Rocking Chair Giocattoli Trudi Italy Rocker Toy MCM Isle
Located in Hyattsville, MD
-riding toy. Stuffed (Kerry Blue) Terrier on birch runners and chromed steel tubular framing. Made in
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riding Toys

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Birch

Vintage Toy, HKN Motorcyclist, Made by Huki Kienberger, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This HKN Motorcyclist is a rare vintage toy. Vintage toy representing a motorcyclist riding a
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

"Komikal Kop" Tin Wind-Up Toy by Louis Marx Co., circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is the more rare and desirable variation of this toy, with the dog riding "shotgun", sitting
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Tin

Vintage Wind Up Tin Toy "Monkey Riding A Horse" by Haji Co., Japan, Circa 1958
Located in Incline Village, NV
toy, circa 1958, depicts a "Monkey Riding A Horse". It is in all original paint and excellent
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Tin

"Boy Riding An Alligator" Vintage Wind-Up Toy by J. Chein Co., N.J., Circa 1935
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
opening and closing his mouth. Unlike most examples of this toy, my "Boy Riding An Alligator" is in near
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Tin

Rare and Collectable Droopy Riding a Horse Statuette by Demons & Merveilles
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statuette of Droopy riding blue horse by Demons & Merveilles. Made in 1999 in its
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Riding Toys

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Plaster

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
By Utexiqual Products
Located in Incline Village, NV
sailors riding their boat in full sail. It is quite substantial in both size and weight. To operate, (with
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Aluminum, Iron, Tin

Britains American Civil War Union Toy Soldiers Gun Team Artillery Carriage
By Britains, Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1970s set of plastic military toys by Britains Ltd, portraying Union soldiers from the
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1970s Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Paper Mache Bull on Wheels
Located in Retie, BE
Paper Mache bull statue on wheels, bull animal on wheels. A vintage paper mache toy on wooden
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Riding Toys

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Paper Mache Bull on Wheels
Paper Mache Bull on Wheels
H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 9.85 in
Swing Time, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nanci Erskine
Located in Yardley, PA
This diptych explores a playground at dusk, when the swings and riding toy are abandoned waiting
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20th Century Romantic Vintage Riding Toys

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Oil

German Emil Helbig Expertic Fairy Tale Figurines Snow White Cinderella Lot
Located in Dayton, OH
Helbig. Set includes: Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Cinderella and her prince, Little Red Riding Hood
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Mid-20th Century Black Forest Vintage Riding Toys

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Hardwood, Paint

Original Vintage London Transport Travel Poster Rotten Row Hyde Park Zinkeisen
By Anna Katrina Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
, one holding her child's hand by a young girl holding a hoopla toy, two babies in a pram being pushed
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1930s British Vintage Riding Toys

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Paper

Original Vintage London Transport Poster Country Joys Ealing Common General Bus
Located in London, GB
swimming and paddling, playing with a toy boat and fishing on a river, playing tennis and cricket, hiking
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1930s British Vintage Riding Toys

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Paper

Original Vintage London Transport Travel Poster Rotten Row Hyde Park Zinkeisen
By Anna Katrina Zinkeisen
Located in London, GB
, one holding her child's hand by a young girl holding a hoopla toy, two babies in a pram being pushed
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1930s Vintage Riding Toys

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Paper

Original Vintage London Transport Poster Country Joys Ealing Common General Bus
Located in London, GB
swimming and paddling, playing with a toy boat and fishing on a river, playing tennis and cricket, hiking
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1930s Vintage Riding Toys

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Paper

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Mid-Century Coca Cola Delivery Truck by Buddy L, C1960
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous buddy L Coca Cola delivery truck with aluminum hand truck from the late fifties early sixties. One rear tire is smaller by not much, it's a little different in the tread als...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riding Toys

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Aluminum, Steel

19th Century French Wood Miniature Antique Spiral Staircase Architectural Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, antique walnut spiral staircase decor with Classic design with numerous steps and flat baluster supports on a square base, in a herringbone pattern, in good condition. Minia...
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19th Century French Rococo Vintage Riding Toys

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Wood, Walnut

Children Rocking Wooden Toy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful children's rocking chair in beech plywood minimalist craftsmanship the design of the rocking chair is essentially a nod to the shape of a swinging banana!
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riding Toys

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Bentwood

Children Rocking Wooden Toy
Children Rocking Wooden Toy
H 16.93 in W 37.41 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Motorcyclist is a working toy of unknown production, multi-color rider on a green motorcycle. Made up in painted tin and plastic. No original key. Good conditions. ...
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist
H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in
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 Vintage Riding Toys

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Other

1950s Sebel Mobo Toys Pony Express Pedal Toy, Pressed Steel, U.K.
By Mobo Toys
Located in Retie, BE
1950s vintage Mobo Toys pony express pedal toy. This Carrey Trailer with Horse was made by Sebel Mobo Toy, D. Sebel & co Erith Kent, England. It's a pressed steel toy with pedals o...
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

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 Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'Central Park' pinball machine from 1966. Designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by Gottlieb. 3,100 units produced in total. In excellent working condition. Great visuals an...
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1960s American Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA
Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA
H 69.75 in W 26 in D 56 in
Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Examico 4001 car is a wind up mechanical toy car, made between 1950s/60s. Working stick shift and reverse. Vintage toy made in tinplate and plastic. Lighthly scrat...
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
H 2.37 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
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 Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Vintage Pre-War Wind-Up Toy "Boy on Motorcycle Delivery Truck" by Marx
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
This brightly lithographed tin wind-up toy in colors of red, yellow, and blue, with a driver dressed in appropriate motorcycle clothing, depicts a young man driving a delivery cart w...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Tin

Vintage Red Metal Pedal Fire Department Car
Located in Sofia, BG
Large sized vintage pedal fire department car in red metal. Very good condition with some traces of use and age. France, circa 1970.  
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Vintage Red Metal Pedal Fire Department Car
Vintage Red Metal Pedal Fire Department Car
H 17.72 in W 18.9 in D 34.65 in
Vintage Toy Car, Schuco Patent 2001625, Made in Germany, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Patent 2001625 car is a vintage toy made in Germany in 1950s. Schuco Patent 2001625 model. The clockwork works, even though it is a bit slow. Original key not incl...
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Roma, IT
This Marx Toys Wind up Chariot and Horses is a vintage mechanical toy representing a red chariot dragged by two painted tin horses. Original key not included. Made by the famous ...
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Rare Antique Wooden Child's Ride on Wooden Toy Boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare antique wooden child's ride on wooden toy boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London wonderful Folk Art object. 1920s ride on toy made by the Nautilus Toy Company, all wood construction, b...
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1920s English Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Rembrandt Etching Framed
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in New York, NY
Original Self-Portrait Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) Etching on paper 2 ⅛ x 1 ¾ inches unframed (5.4102 x 4.445 cm) 14 ⅛ x 12 ½ inches framed (35.8902 x 31.75 cm) Descri...
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17th Century Old Masters Vintage Riding Toys

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Etching

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Community Playthings Wooden Toy Cargo Airplane, circa 1968, USA
Located in Denver, CO
Constructed of maple solids and plywood this is a well-loved child's riding toy with wonderful
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riding Toys

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Plywood

Modernist Rocking Horse from Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful modernist interpretation of the Classic children's riding toy. The artisan who made it
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Riding Toys

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Rope, Pine

Vintage Modernist Rocking Horse from Denmark
Modernist Rocking Horse from Denmark
H 36 in W 50 in D 11.3 in
Vintage English Folk Art Child's Toy Riding Horse Great for Display
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage English 1950s tin Folk Art child's riding horse toy. Cool on a mantle or even on a pedestal
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1950s English Vintage Riding Toys

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Tin

Barbie Horse Riding Doll with Riding Breeches, Helmet and More, 2000
By MATEL
Located in Pasadena, CA
Horse riding Barbie doll is a 2000 Mattel production, made in Indonesia. Includes: Barbie doll
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20th Century American Other Vintage Riding Toys

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Fabric, Plastic

Vintage Aluminium Tricycle with Wood Cart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and it is very good riding condition, even for an adult to use. Distressed, vintage condition reflects
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1950s American Vintage Riding Toys

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Aluminum

Vintage Steiff Rocking Teddy Bear, Pull Toy Bear, 1950s, Germany
By Steiff
Located in Retie, BE
Fabulous large vintage pull toy - riding toy - rocking teddy bear toy. Mid-20th century toy
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riding Toys

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Mohair, Wood

Moon Wagon Riding Wagon Toy by Big Boy
By Big Boy Manufacturing Co. 1
Located in Highland, IN
This rare Space Age toy from 1969 takes the little red wagon and transforms it to an exciting outer
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1960s American Space Age Vintage Riding Toys

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Steel

Rare 1952 Hettrick ‘American’ Pedal Wagon (20″ wheel) Childs Tricycle
By All American Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
riding toys were wagons that could be pulled or pushed. Hand-pulled wagons were a popular toy over many
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1950s American Industrial Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal, Steel

Midcentury Cowboy Western Style Child’s Toy Box or Trunk
Located in Topeka, KS
Charming midcentury western style child’s toy box or trunk decorated with cowboy motif. It is in
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Vintage Riding Toys

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Pine

"Santa Riding A Polar Bear" Still Bank, American, circa 1988
By Reynolds Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
whimsical "Santa Riding a Polar Bear". It is brightly painted in red and white, with multiple colors to the
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Aluminum

German Mechanical Carousel Rocket Lithographed Tin Toy, Circa 1950's
By Blomer & Schuler
Located in Incline Village, NV
Spring loaded carousel rocket ride toy with a world globe "riding round the world”. The globe has
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Tin

Hand Crafted Mid-20th Century Metal Pull Along German Toy
Located in London, GB
folk-art pull along toy, in the form of a gnome riding a reindeer. Each metal section is hand crafted
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Three Piece Child's Circus Train Toys
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage three piece child's circus train toys featuring a lion, a monkey riding a dog, and a rabbit
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Fantastic Vintage Pursuit Children's Toy Pedal Airplane Car
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage Army Pursuit metal pedal fighter riding airplane car designed by Viktor Schreckengost
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1960s American Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

Santa Claus in a Sleigh Wind Up Toy Japan, circa 1953
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entitled "Mechanical Santa Claus with Bell", this charming all tin toy is lithographed in Christmas
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Tin

American Stacking Blocks Depicting Children's Nursery Rhymes, circa 1939
By Sam'l Gabriel Sons & Co. 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
stories popular in the 1930s including; Goldilocks and the Three bears, Little Red Riding Hood and
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Paper

Collection '10' Banthrico and Metal Banks Western/Americana Theme. Ca. 1950's-70
By Banthrico Inc.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Redwine 6) "Mexican Riding Donkey". Portrays a Mexican playing the guitar serenading those he passes in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riding Toys

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Lead, Zinc

Vintage Murray Bicycle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic 1950s style riding bicycle with original parts and color. Bright red paint with white trim
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Riding Toys

Vintage Murray Bicycle
Vintage Murray Bicycle
H 36 in W 70 in D 25 in
Set of Four Petite Bone Carvings of Indian Soldiers
Located in Chicago, IL
rifles and riding elephants. Modeled after Sowar cavalrymen who served under the British East India
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Vintage Riding Toys

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Bone, Paint

Dusenberg Pedal Car
Located in West Chester, PA
. This car can be identified on page 43 of the Evolution of the Pedal Car & Other Riding Toys With Prices
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1930s American Vintage Riding Toys

Dusenberg Pedal Car
Dusenberg Pedal Car
H 22.5 in W 64 in D 21 in
Keystone 6400 Locomotive and 6500 Tender Riding Toy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Classic child's riding toy from the early part of the last century. Complete and unrestored.
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1930s American Vintage Riding Toys

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Wood, Rubber

Mercedes Benz 300SE Tin Friction Riding Toy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
originally intended as a riding toy. Pristine/unused with original packaging/box.
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1960s Japanese Vintage Riding Toys

Rare 1932 Keystone Coast to Coast Bus Riding Toy
Located in Sheffield, MA
Extremely rare, oversized Keystone Packard riding bus. Highly decorative, stunning and amusing
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1930s American Vintage Riding Toys

Steiff Fish Riding Toy
Located in Seattle, WA
This is guaranteed to bring out the kid in everyone. The colors in the 1960's creation are super vivid and everything is in great working order.
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1960s English Vintage Riding Toys

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Fabric

Steiff Fish Riding Toy
Steiff Fish Riding Toy
H 5.52 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Pair of Art Deco Automobile Shapes
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of art deco automobile shapes once part of a child's riding toy.
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1940s American Vintage Riding Toys

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Plywood

Pair of Art Deco Automobile Shapes
Pair of Art Deco Automobile Shapes
H 17 in W 40 in D 0.325 in
My Big Red Choo Choo Wagon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Your child will be the chicest in town when riding on this two seater red wagon.
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1940s American Vintage Riding Toys

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Wood

My Big Red Choo Choo Wagon
My Big Red Choo Choo Wagon
H 42 in W 42 in D 14 in
Shanghai Schwinn
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a brilliant bike from Shanghai. I love riding it all around Treasure Island.
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1930s Chinese Vintage Riding Toys

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Metal

"Royal Horse Artillery", Britains Ltd. 13-Piece Set #39
By Britains, Ltd.
Located in Quechee, VT
13 pieces: 1 officer riding at full-tilt gallop, 4 outriders carrying carbines on galloping chargers
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20th Century British Vintage Riding Toys

Vintage 28 Piece British Fox Hunt Hand Painted Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comprised of sixteen hand-painted metal figures- male and female- riding horseback and standing. They are
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1930s British Vintage Riding Toys

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Vintage Riding Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage riding toys for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage riding toys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, paper and tin. Vintage riding toys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage riding toys made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Banthrico Inc., Mobo Toys and Anna Katrina Zinkeisen each produced beautiful vintage riding toys that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Riding Toys?

Vintage riding toys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,005, while the lowest priced sells for $167 and the highest can go for as much as $12,320.
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