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Antique Tin Toys

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

American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880

By George W. Brown & Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

While many tin toy manufacturers exchanged parts, and practically all of them neglected "makers marks" to avoid patent infringement, it makes it exceedingly difficult to identify par...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

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

Vintage Wind-Up Motorcycle Tin Toy by Marx Toy Company

By Marx Toy Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage wind-up motorcycle tin toy by Marx Toy Company, circa late 1930s.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Toys

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Metal, Tin

DOLL & Co. 1900 Germany Crank Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy
DOLL & Co. 1900 Germany Crank Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy

DOLL & Co. 1900 Germany Crank Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy

By Doll et Cie

Located in Miami, FL

Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy manufactured by Doll & Co. We have for you unique decoration this unusual tin Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy, that was manufacture...

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Early 1900s German Late Victorian Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees
Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees

Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees

Located in Haarlem, NL

Large collection of tin 1900s Edwardian miniature toy figures. A few tin houses a shed, gazebo's, flower arches, lots of trees and shrubs.

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Tin Toys

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Metal, Tin

Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s

Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s

By Märklin

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This rare antique dollhouse miniature is for sale. This was purchased at an exceptional collectors Estate Sale Vienna, Austria, but this beautiful piece originally comes from Germany...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Tin Toys

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Metal

"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925

"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

Provenance: From a recently acquired discerning West Coast Collection of tin toys. See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from whic...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

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

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

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys that I have listed for sale; it would cre...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913

Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913.

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1910s German Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

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

Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and banks; important considering...

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1920s French Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

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

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

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Dimensions: 7 3/8" high x 2 3/4" wide x 2 3/4" deep Provenance: From my own personal collection of antique toys Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am jus...

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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

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

Antique 19th Century Tin Sheep Pull Toy Object

Located in Sarasota, FL

Extremely sweet tin pull toy in the form of a sheep on wheels. Incredible original patina with good wear.

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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy by the Lehman Co. "Balky Mule" Circa 1909
German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy by the Lehman Co. "Balky Mule" Circa 1909

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy by the Lehman Co. "Balky Mule" Circa 1909

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

All in all this is a really cool toy and a "must have" for the collector of tin toys, or someone who simply wants a wonderful example of an early, "turn of the century" iconic wind u...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925
Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925

Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925

By STRAUSS

Located in Incline Village, NV

Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; impor...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

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

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; impor...

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1880s American Victorian Antique Tin Toys

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Metal

"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

it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys and banks that I have listed for sale; it...

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Iron

"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

Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; impor...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

Rare "The Little Ones' Zoo" Chromolithograph Toy Set by McLoughlin Bros. C.1905
Rare "The Little Ones' Zoo" Chromolithograph Toy Set by McLoughlin Bros. C.1905

Rare "The Little Ones' Zoo" Chromolithograph Toy Set by McLoughlin Bros. C.1905

By McLoughlin Brothers

Located in Incline Village, NV

it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys that I have listed for sale; it would cre...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Wood, Paper composite

Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930
Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930

Marx "Wonder Cyclist" American Circa 1930

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

This toy featured is MUCH more rare and more sought after by collectors of early tin wind up toys.

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1830s American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Metal

"Toby" Jug Still Bank and Biscuit Tin, circa 1910
"Toby" Jug Still Bank and Biscuit Tin, circa 1910

"Toby" Jug Still Bank and Biscuit Tin, circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is both a still bank and a biscuit tin. It would originally have been sold, filled with biscuits.

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1910s English Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s
Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s

Mechanical Bank "Saluting Sailor", circa 1920s

By Saalheimer & Strauss

Located in Incline Village, NV

It would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys that I have listed for sale; it would cre...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

1920s Boxing Tin Wind-up "KNOCK-OUT" PRIZE FIGHTERS. Ferdinand Strauss / Marks
1920s Boxing Tin Wind-up "KNOCK-OUT" PRIZE FIGHTERS. Ferdinand Strauss / Marks

1920s Boxing Tin Wind-up "KNOCK-OUT" PRIZE FIGHTERS. Ferdinand Strauss / Marks

By Marx Toy Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Ferdinand Strauss who was bought out by the Marx Toy Co. This is the Knock Out Prize Fighter toy in good working condition. Please see video.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Tin Toys

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Metal

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

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

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a hand carved wood prototype for a toy that would have been the model for a 19th century cast iron or tin horse drawn hansom cab.

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Wood

Vintage Pull-Along Tinplate Toy Train. English 1950's
Vintage Pull-Along Tinplate Toy Train. English 1950's

Vintage Pull-Along Tinplate Toy Train. English 1950's

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Vintage blue painted Tri-Ang Express locomotive by Lines Bros. England,1950's Unusual red wheels Good condition apart from the obvious rust Free UK shipping

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1920s British Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

1920's German Airplane Penny Toy by Kellerman (Mounted on Marx "Lucky Stunt")
1920's German Airplane Penny Toy by Kellerman (Mounted on Marx "Lucky Stunt")

1920's German Airplane Penny Toy by Kellerman (Mounted on Marx "Lucky Stunt")

Located in Incline Village, NV

Great item for toy collectors and those who collect aeronautical items. Being offered is a very rare German Penny Toy from the 1920’s, manufactured by the well known, and quality toy...

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1920s German Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

19th-Century Dutch Silver Miniature Set of Biscuit Tins on a Tray
19th-Century Dutch Silver Miniature Set of Biscuit Tins on a Tray

19th-Century Dutch Silver Miniature Set of Biscuit Tins on a Tray

Located in Delft, NL

19th-Century Dutch Silver Miniature Set of Biscuit Tins on a Tray Miniature tray with two biscuit tins, round and rectangular, on a tray, all scalloped and engraved. Dutch silver ha...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Tin Toys

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Silver

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

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Shoes

Located in London, GB

Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance or 'jig' on the end of a vibrating board or platform in imi...

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Pine

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

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Jigger Doll Mr Sideburns

Located in London, GB

Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance or 'jig' on the end of a vibrating board or platform in imi...

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1920s American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Pine

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

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

Located in London, GB

Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance or 'jig' on the end of a vibrating board or platform in imi...

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Pine

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

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Jigger Doll

Located in London, GB

Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance or 'jig' on the end of a vibrating board or platform in imi...

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Pine

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

Late 19th Century English Folk Art Articulated Jig Doll

Located in London, GB

Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance or 'jig' on the end of a vibrating board or platform in imi...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Tin Toys

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Leather, Pine, Paint

English Jigger Doll
English Jigger Doll

English Jigger Doll

Located in London, GB

Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate ‘toys’ for adults or children. Obtained from a private collection in London and untouched in form with all its original featured intact.

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1920s British Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Pine

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The clockwork toy cycle with very high-quality tin pressing, embossed details, and intricate chromolithography of engine details, gear lever, carburetor, and handbrake.

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1920s German Sporting Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925
Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925

By Saalheimer & Strauss

Located in Incline Village, NV

Since the bank was made of tin, these parts were often broken off or bent.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Tin Toys

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Tin

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Antique Tin Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique tin toys available for sale. The range of distinct antique tin toys — often made from metal, tin and wood — can elevate any home. Antique tin toys have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern antique tin toys are consistently popular styles. Antique tin toys have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by E.P. Lehman Co., Distler and Doll et Cie are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Tin Toys?

Prices for antique tin toys start at $60 and top out at $4,548 with the average selling for $838.

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