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Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schoenhut’s most popular toys was the Humpty Dumpty Circus set, sold from 1903 until 1935, when the company
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schoenhut’s most popular toys was the Humpty Dumpty Circus set, sold from 1903 until 1935, when the company
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
“character” dolls, circus figures, doll houses and doll furniture, push and pull toys, and a wide variety of
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schoenhut’s most popular toys was the Humpty Dumpty Circus set, sold from 1903 until 1935, when the company
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

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 Toys

Materials

Metal

Circa 1940s English Showman's Mini Rollercoaster Travelling Fairground Circus
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful period showman's mini rollercoaster, constructed in pine with its original steps and single ride on cart. Typical of the travelling fairground community, the coaster has ...
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Mid-20th Century English Toys

Materials

Pine

A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Wonderful Old French Pull Along Circus Elephant Our charming fellow has a a very worn felt coat
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Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Toys and Dolls

Materials

Felt

Antique French Folk Art Circus Tumbling Acrobat Toy Model, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly charming tumbling acrobat toy made in France by M.P.F Paris. c.1920. A decorative
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Metal

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Mid Century Tri-Ang Circus Display Toy Truck
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Tri-Ang Circus Truck Toy This bright blue and yellow mid-century Tri-ang Circus toy truck makes a
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Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mid Century Tri-Ang Circus Display Toy Truck
Mid Century Tri-Ang Circus Display Toy Truck
H 9.85 in W 23.23 in D 7.88 in
Vintage "Colonial Toy Circus" by Allison Studios
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an extremely rare toy circus, the “Colonial Toy Circus” by Allison Designs of Oak Park
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Collection of early 20th century German Humpty Dumpty Schoenhut wooden toys
Located in London, GB
SCHOENHUT HUMPTY DUMPTY CIRCUS SET 1918 WOOD TOY BOXED Dimensions in inches: H 5” x W 13” x D 26
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Toys

Materials

Pine

Horse Drawn Circus Clown in Cart, American, circa 1902
By Gong Bell Mfg. Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Whimsical cast iron horse drawn articulated toy that depicts a clown who, when rolled across a flat
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection
Located in London, GB
popular American toys of all time. By 1904, the company was producing the Humpty Dumpty Circus in great
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Vintage 1910s German Victorian Toys

Materials

Cotton, Faux Fur, Wood

Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank
By J. Chein & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid century tin litho mechanical coin bank in the shape of a circus elephant, mad by J
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
Schoenhut’s most popular toys was the Humpty Dumpty Circus set, sold from 1903 until 1935, when the company
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
“character” dolls, circus figures, doll houses and doll furniture, push and pull toys, and a wide variety of
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Large Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
By Schoenhut
Located in San Francisco, CA
“character” dolls, circus figures, doll houses and doll furniture, push and pull toys, and a wide variety of
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Vintage Toy, Wind up Elephant and Zebra Circus, Made in Germany, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up elephant and zebra circus is an original vintage toy. Vintage wind up mechanical
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Mid-20th Century German Toys

Materials

Metal

Performing Circus Elephant Wind Up Tin Toy, Germany U.S. Zone, circa 1940s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entertaining wind up tin toy with lots of action. Upon winding up the attached key at the base
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Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

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 Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Bicycling Circus Elephant, Lehmann
Located in Copenhagen, K
Lehmanns Bicycling Circus Elephant. Made in Germany
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Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Antique Hubley School Figural Circus Elephant Iron Coin Bank, Early 20th Century
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Hubley School polychrome painted figural cast iron mechanical bank depicts a circus elephant with
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20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Royal Circus Toy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful Royal Circus cast iron toy with caged lion.
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Royal Circus Toy
Royal Circus Toy
H 6 in W 13 in D 5 in
Toy Train from and English Circus
Located in Sheffield, MA
unique. It is a circus train, complete with a bell on the inside and everything is original. These toys
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Vintage 1930s English Toys

Toy Train from and English Circus
Toy Train from and English Circus
H 13.25 in W 24.5 in D 7.75 in
20th Century Cast Iron Circus or Parade Horse
Located in Pau, FR
Lovely and very decorative 20th century cast iron circus or parade toy horse with fantastic
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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925
By STRAUSS
Located in Incline Village, NV
Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa 1925; is quite a large and substantial toy resembling very closely, buses of that era...
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. 17 inches Height with the shade.  
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Rope, Stained Glass

Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair condition, staining and wear present....
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Rare Pug French Bulldog Dog Figural Salt Pepper Shaker Antique German 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare pug or french bulldog Figurine bought in Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It is in nice condition ...
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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Tableware

Materials

Porcelain, Cork

Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Sourced from a cathedral in the south west of England, this arched gothic front door dates from the mid 1800s. On the front, it features vertical oak plank batten construction detail...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door
$20,090
H 98.04 in W 53.75 in D 2.37 in
1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game & Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
Located in Surrey, BC
Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint. Players bet on which city the spring-released airplane will land on. Made by French Game & Novelty...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear wall with metal handles a...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Stunning Christmas Vintage St. Nikolaus Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage St.Nicholas, Santa Claus candy container made of composition, cardboard, felting and Papermache was made in the 20th century and is a charming addition to any Christmas ...
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20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Rare Pierre Cardin Pop Art Futuristic Ambiance Phone
By Pierre Cardin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare and highly collectable Pop Art futuristic Ambiance phone.
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Vintage 1980s Taiwanese Futurist Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

Rare Pierre Cardin Pop Art Futuristic Ambiance Phone
Rare Pierre Cardin Pop Art Futuristic Ambiance Phone
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
H 8.25 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of eleven Putz stick-legged sheep with a shepherd boy and his dog. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, mo...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Danish Midcentury 3-Seater Sofa in Solid Oak, Henry Kjærnulf, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and sought after sofa attributed to Danish Designer, Henning Kjaernulf made from quarter-sawn white oak, Hand carved in brutalist style seeking inspiration from art & crafts and...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak

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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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Victorian 3-Piece Cast Iron Patio/Garden Table Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Garden/Patio set with table and two chairs. Gorgeous natural patina that would be hard to mimic so we have left them as is. Decorative pattern with dolphin legs on the tabl...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Victorian 3-Piece Cast Iron Patio/Garden Table Set
Vintage Victorian 3-Piece Cast Iron Patio/Garden Table Set
$1,860 Sale Price / set
61% Off
H 26 in W 39.5 in D 39.5 in
2 Miniature Picture Frames Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare Set of two Pictures framed in Gold plated ormulu frames is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is s...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Tailors Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful set of oak and pine haberdashery drawers from a London tailor’s shop. The fitting is made up of twenty-one glass-fronted smooth-running long drawers with original brass ...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Pine

Tailors Haberdashery Cabinet
Tailors Haberdashery Cabinet
$2,530 Sale Price
20% Off
H 132.5 in W 80 in D 52.5 in
Lot of Eight Miniature Antique German Dollhouse Toys Accessories 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature set of 8 antique German Dollhouse Miniatures is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beauty and cute design...
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pewter

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Circus Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic circus toy available at 1stDibs. Each circus toy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and tin. Your living room may not be complete without a circus toy — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right circus toy, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one circus toy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gong Bell Mfg. Co. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Circus Toy?

Prices for a circus toy start at $200 and top out at $2,842 with the average selling for $595.

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