Folk Art Pull Toy
Set of two Wood Vintage Pull Toys, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Set of two vintage wood pull toys, 20th Century. Charming folk art circus wagon and pair of ducks
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Hand Cranked Wooden Toy w Pull String
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Hand Cranked Wooden Toy w Pull String beautifully crafted vintage wooden toy features a
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Late 20th Century Toys
Materials
Wood
19thC Double Horse Pull Toy on Iron Wheels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc all original double horse pull toy with original iron wheels and red painted wood base. The
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Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Toys
Materials
Linen, Wood
Hobby Horse Ride On Pull Along Mobile Wheels Childs Toy Wood Leather Modern
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Unusual folk, hobby horse trainer on wheels
- Exudes charm and character
- Usable & robust in
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Vintage 1950s British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Leather, Pine
$2,754
H 27.96 in W 15.16 in D 29.34 in
Mid Century Wooden Lacquer Pull Toy Caterpillar Banana Slug and Colorful Balls
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful unique caterpillar toy solid lacquer painted wood in colorful colors, circa 1950;s Made
Category
20th Century Greek Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
H 8 in W 9 in D 6 in
Soldier on Horse Pull Toy Vintage Folk Art Ore Mountains, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This old hand carved wooden Soldier and horse on wooden wheels Toy, was made in the Ore Mountains
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
$340
H 7.75 in W 6.88 in D 2.75 in
Little Wooden Horse, Pull-Along and Rocker A superb folk art piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Little Wooden Horse, Pull-Along and Rocker
A superb folk art piece, home made and a very clever
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pine
Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the expected signs of age and use. This is a fabulous
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Antique German Paper Mache Bobble Head Mule Donkey Pull Cart Toy
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique German paper mache composition bobble head mule / donkey / horse pull toy figure
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
$164 Sale Price
30% Off
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
"Cow Pull Toy - Folk Art, " Carved and Painted Wood created circa 1930
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Cow Pull Toy" is a carved and painted wood sculpture by an unknown folk artist. The sculpture is 9
Category
1930s Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,300
H 9.25 in W 7.25 in
Antique 1910s German Santa Claus Belsnickle Figure on Sleigh pulled by Pink Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
seated in a sleigh pulled by a pig, overflowing with miniature gifts, toys, and trees. The composition
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
$1,220 / set
H 13 in W 24 in D 10 in
Rare American Folk Art Painted Carved Giraffe Sculpture, Pennsylvania ca. 1850
Located in Shippensburg, PA
" H x 10 1/4" D x 12 1/2" W
A rare American folk art pull-toy in the stylized form of a giraffe, the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$9,800
H 36.63 in W 12.5 in D 10.25 in
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Prancing Grey Horse Pull Toy with Raised Front Leg
Located in London, GB
On original four-wheel platform base
Hand-carved and painted wood and gesso.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy
Located in Geneva, IL
Rare antique German wooden cow toy on platform with wheels, circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Toys
Materials
Wood
Painted Child's Pull Along Crocodile
Located in West Sussex, GB
An articulated folk art painted wooden Child's pull-along crocodile - which when in motion has a
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Toys
American Large Pony Pull Toy Carved Wood, Horsehair Hide and Saddle Circa 1900
Located in Wells, ME
American Early 20th century large pony pull toy, carved in wood and covered in horse hair hide
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Toys
Materials
Other
H 37 in W 36 in D 12.5 in
Folk Art Hand Truck Pull Toy SATURDAY SALE
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Fun antique pull toy that is cleverly constructed as two men on hand truck. Up and down motion when
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Antique 19th Century Unknown American Craftsman More Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Americana Horse Child's Pull Toy
Located in Denver, CO
Wonderful early child's pull toy on wheels. Although this little guy has seen better days, he is
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
18th Century French Horse Pull Toy
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century sculpture of a prancing horse, exquisite form, ancient velum colored surface of hide and nail construction, wood carved hooves and jaw, leather ear, white horsehair tail...
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hide, Wood
German Horse Pull Toy c. 1900
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Painted Folk Art Pull Toy
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys
Vintage Folk Art Equestrian Felt Hobby Horse on Cart Pull Toy 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage folk art pull toy featuring a felt horse on wood cart
DIMENSIONS
14.5” x 5” x 15” (Width x
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Toys
Materials
Felt, Hardwood
Charming Folk Art Pig Pull Toy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming polychrome decorated and carved pig pull toy, standing on platform base with original
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Vintage 1920s English Folk Art Toys
Folk Art Wood Horse Pull Toy
Located in New Windsor, NY
Fantastic hand crafted carved wood horse pull toy. Possibly made from scraps of wood during the
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Animated Pull Along Toy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Animated Pull Along Toy
A fun, authentic example of an early
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Folk art German Pull along Horse Toy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art pull along horse toy
We are proud to offer an early 20th century folk
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Plywood
Folk Art Style Child's Sheep Rolling Pull Toy, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Folk Art style childs rolling figural pull toy offers cutout sheep form covered in fleece and
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Child's Pull Toys
Located in Nantucket, MA
Both the black sheep and cow are carved from pine with original paint
and wooden wheels. Great condition. American, circa 1940-1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pine
Decorative Antique 19th Century Painted Polychrome Folk Carved Pull Horse Toy
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
century, being a part of folk art, meaning it was most likely hand carved and painted by an indigenous
Category
Antique 19th Century German Toys
Materials
Paint
H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 4.34 in
19th Century English pull along child’s toy
Located in London, GB
19th Century English pull along child’s toy
An extremely well made Victorian English pull along
Category
Antique 19th Century British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Cowhide
19thc Hand Made & Painted Pull Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original painted & hand crafted pull toy horse on wheels for that country home or toy
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Pine
Early 20th century child’s pull along animated toy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century child’s pull along animated toy
A quirky and fun example of an early 20th
Category
Vintage 1920s Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
1950s Wooden Pull Toy Elephant
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare wooden pull toy
Hand painted
Articulated legs are moving while toy is rolling
Category
Vintage 1950s European Toys
Materials
Wood
1950s Wooden Pull Toy Tiger
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare wooden pull toy.
Hand painted.
Articulated legs are moving while the toy is rolling
Category
Vintage 1950s European Toys
Materials
Wood
American Cast Iron Polychromed Horse and Log Wagon Pull Toy, Kenton Toy C. 1894
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron poly chromed and painted pull toy with a log wagon, spoke wheels, and Negro man
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
H 6 in W 15.25 in D 4.5 in
19Thc Original Painted Pull Toy Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original painted pull toy horse on wheels.This hand crafted toy horse is in fine condition
Category
Antique 1890s American Adirondack Toys
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Vintage Elephant Pull Toy, Cast Iron, USA, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage elephant pull toy. Cast Iron. Early 20th century. USA.
Offered by Bruce Hughes.
When
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Oversized Papier Maché Pull Along Horse Toy
Located in London, GB
19th century Folk Art papier maché pull along horse toy. A handmade example with unusually large
Category
Antique 1890s British Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated pull along dog toy
A wonderful example of a late 19th Century
Category
Antique 1880s British Early Victorian Toys
Materials
Pine
Papier Maché ‘Growler’ Bulldog Pull Toy, France, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Papier Maché ‘Growler’ bulldog pull toy, France, circa 1900
-working growling mechanism-
Papier
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Toys
Materials
Metal
Small Victorian Toy Bear Pull Ride, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Victorian toy bear pull ride, circa 1900.
Plush toy bear on wheels to be pulled or pushed.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Toys
Materials
Metal
Medium Victorian Toy Bear Pull Ride, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Medium Victorian toy bear pull ride, circa 1900.
Plush toy bear on wheels to be pulled or pushed.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Toys
Large Victorian Toy Bear Pull Ride, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Large Victorian toy bear pull ride, circa 1900
Plush toy bear on wheels to be pulled or pushed.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Toys
Materials
Metal
1930s Rodeo Clown on a Bull Pull Toy
Located in Lincoln, GB
Circa 1930 double sided metal pull toy of a rodeo clown sitting on a bull with articulated arms and
Category
20th Century Toys
Materials
Metal
Oversized Papier Mache Childs Pull Along Toy Horse
Located in London, GB
Oversized Papier Mache Childs Pull Along Toy Horse
A larger than the normal example of an early
Category
Vintage 1920s French Early Victorian Toys
Materials
Paper
19THC ORIGINAL WHITE PAINTED HORSE ON WHEELS PULL TOY
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FOLKY 19THC HORSE ON WHEELS PULL TOY IN ORIGINAL PAINT WITH CAST IRON WHEELS AND ORIGINAL LEATHER
Category
Antique 19th Century American Toys
19th Century German Pony Skin Pull Along Horse Toy
Located in London, GB
19th century German pony skin pull along horse toy
A lovely example of 19th century German pony
Category
Antique 1890s German Victorian Toys
Materials
Animal Skin, Pine
Antique Victorian Farmhouse Metal Childs Size Pull Toy Dollhouse Wagon Cart
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century folk art child’s doll sized farmhouse wagon or cart with metal body, wood base
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Toys
Materials
Metal
German Pull Toy Dog, Turning Head, Steiff or Thuringian Workshop, C. 1900 - 1915
By Steiff
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and finely constructed early 20th-century German pull toy dog, attributed to the Steiff
Category
Early 20th Century German Toys
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood
H 8.875 in W 5 in D 12 in
19th Century Swedish Horse Pull Toy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sculptural Swedish 19th Century carved pine child's pull toy in the form of a horse, retaining its
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Antique Naïve Primitive Carved Wood Folk Art Treen Childs Toy Pull Along
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Charming naïve hand-crafted child’s toy decorated with beautifully stylised carved animals in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Oak
H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 9.85 in
Late 18th / Early 19th Georgian Articulated Toy Pull Along Dog Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful early articulated pull along dog, possibly late 18th century in age if not early 19th
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Toys
Materials
Iron
H 12.6 in W 25.99 in D 7.49 in
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
Category
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Toys
Materials
Metal
Antique Wooden Horse Pull Toy on Wheels
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique wooden horse pull toy on wheels, circa 1930s. The piece has a latch in the front that
Category
Early 20th Century North American Toys
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pull Along Toy Pelican on Wheels, 1930s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Charming little painted wood pelican toy.
The head moves and beak opens when pulled along
Category
Vintage 1930s English Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Horse Pull Toy Vintage German Erzgebirge, Germany, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This old hand carved wooden horse on wooden wheels, was made in the Ore Mountains in Germany. It remains fully functional. Crafted in Germany during the 1950s. It is and painted and ...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Rare Steiff Turtle "Sit on" Pull Toy, circa 1950s
By Steiff
Located in Incline Village, NV
All original Steiff Turtle "sit on" and "pull toy," circa 1950s. Has original pull chord (17" plus
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Unique Old German Wooden Pull Along Horse, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Despite the shabby chic appearance this old hand carved wooden horse on wooden wheels remains fully functional. Crafted in Germany during the 1930s. Richly patinated from top to bott...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Stylized Folk Art Dala Horse Pull Toy
Located in London, GB
Of traditional form on four wheeled platform base pine and birch with traces of original “Rosemaling” decoration the platform scratch carved with letter “E” Swedish, Dalarna region, ...
Category
Antique 1860s Swedish Toys
Antique Pull Horse Toy
Located in Alhambra, CA
Lovely carousel style horse toy with hay-like tail. Hand-painted wood is full of charm. Rolls on
Category
Antique 1890s French Folk Art Toys
Pull Toy Dog
Located in New York, NY
An early pull toy dog with a pair of cast iron wheels. The body appears to be a felt cloth with
Category
Antique 19th Century German Toys
Clown Pull Toy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930 double sided metal pull toy of a rodeo clown sitting on a bull with articulated arms and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Toys
Materials
Metal
Bird Pull Toy | Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Painted Bird Pull Toy
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
Wooden Pull Toy of Indeterminate Animal
Located in Sheffield, MA
Compelling early child's play thing.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys
Materials
Wood
19th Century Belgian Pull Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
Our 19th century Belgian pull horse is regal and tall with just the softest patina. Made from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Toys
19th Century Painted Swedish Wooden Pull a Long Horse
Located in Kent, GB
We believe this utterly charming carved horse is Swedish. It would at one time have been painted, one can see pale remnants of paint here and there. One unusual feature is the carved...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Other Toys
Materials
Wood
William Jaquet - Cow on Wheels Pull Toy
Located in Summerland, CA
William Jaquet
Cow on Wheels
Wood and polychrome, detachable handle.
Horse hair tail with glass eyes.
Cow on Wheels
Wood and polychrome, detachable handle.
Horse hair tail with glass eyes.
Category
20th Century American Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood, Glass
Rare 1950s Child's Pull Wagon with Worthington Logo
By Radio Flyer
Located in Alhambra, CA
1950s "Radio Flyer" style coaster wagon. This rare version of the classic features the Worthington logo, as a promotional piece for the company. Heavy duty steel in brick red, lightl...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Steel
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By Limoges
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20th Century French Decorative Boxes
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Porcelain
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Baby Carriage Pram Stroller by Giordani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian baby carriage pram stroller by Giordani
Excellent conditions
Measures cm: H 86/117 W 120 D 50
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Steel
$3,122
H 46.07 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$117,044
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
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 & Judy mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with puppet stage and figu...
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1940, A. LEDUC for the Sèvres factory, VASE
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Vase on pedestal, 1940
Produced by Manufacture nationale de Sèvres
Manufacturer's stamp and signed ‘A-LEDUC 45.38’
Enamelled Sèvres porcelain
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Mid-20th Century French Vases
Materials
Glass
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Located in High Point, NC
A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. A simple, crested saddle rests upon this lovely patinated horse. Gleaming scarlet paint resides within the smiling mouth ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Animal Sculptures
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Plaster, Paper
Fine Pair of Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unusual pair of Art Deco hexagon form cut rock crystal obelisks, beautifully hand-cut and hand-polished, Paris.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Obelisks
Materials
Rock Crystal
René Lalique (1860-1945), Glass Clock "Pendulette 8 jours Cinq Hirondelles" 1920
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
$10,448
H 5.91 in W 5.32 in D 1.89 in
Hand Carved & Hand Painted Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved & hand painted rooster sculpture. Very folky rooster.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Painted Wooden Childs Rocking Horse
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and whimsical hand carved and painted wooden and fur fabric rocking horse with untouched, unrestored, elegantly aged patina.
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Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Art Deco Cameo Glass Vase by Charles Schneider for Le Verre Français, 1920s
By Le Verre Francais, Charles Schneider
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Art Deco period cameo glass vase featuring a floral design in various shades of purple and light blue
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Art Glass
$3,595
H 11.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
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Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios
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Height 56cm, diameter 40cm
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Located in New York, NY
A Tiffany Studios New York Art Nouveau wheel-carved Favrile glass "Leaf & Vine" vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Aptly known as a "Leaf & Vine" vase, this Louis Comfort Tiffany piece, ...
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1950s English Bilt-Rite Park Avenue Baby Carriage Chrome Pram Stroller Buggy
By Bilt Rite Mfg. Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Late 1950s Bilt Rite Park Avenue Edition Vintage Navy Blue and Green Carriage, with padded mattress, basket pad, Pillow and Blanket.
The carriage basket made out of Masonite Board ca...
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$795
H 44 in W 53 in D 25 in
Bally's 'Dixieland' Pinball Arcade Game, 1968
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'DIXIELAND' themed pinball machine from 1968. Made by Bally's. In excellent working condition. Great visuals and sounds. Fun paced gameplay. Game has two small flippers, whic...
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Vintage 1960s American Games
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Metal
Early 19th Century French Wrought Iron Hobnail Studded Safe Dated 1838
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables and documents in this important antique hobnail safe. Manufactured by Magaud de Charf in Clermont, France, the monumental wrought iron safe is decorated with nail...
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Wrought Iron
$25,000
H 54.5 in W 33.5 in D 23.5 in
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Folk Art Pull Toy For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic folk art pull toy available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every folk art pull toy was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer folk art pull toy, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A folk art pull toy, designed in the Folk Art, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made folk art pull toy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Steiff are consistently popular.
How Much is a Folk Art Pull Toy?
Prices for a folk art pull toy start at $220 and top out at $3,900 with the average selling for $1,027.
Finding the Right Toys for You
Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. Indeed, antique, new and vintage toys of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.
With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.
Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.
Mid-century modern toys are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.
Explore a unique collection of antique and vintage toys as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.
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