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1930s German Tin Climbing Monkey from Lehmann
1930s German Tin Climbing Monkey from Lehmann

1930s German Tin Climbing Monkey from Lehmann

$577

H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in

1930s German Tin Climbing Monkey from Lehmann

By Lehmann

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Antique German tin toy - climbing/friction monkey, 1930's.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Toys and Dolls

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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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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Collection of 12 Vintage Tin lithograph Toys
Collection of 12 Vintage Tin lithograph Toys

Collection of 12 Vintage Tin lithograph Toys

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Redding, CT

Collection of 12 vintage tin lithograph lithograph toys. The price is $350 for the entire collection/set, The set includes a German Ferris Wheel by Joseph Wagner which has the origin...

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Vintage 1960s German Toys

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Tin

Child' Wind Up Toy "Crawling Beetle" by The Lehman Toy Co. Germany, Circa 1900
Child' Wind Up Toy "Crawling Beetle" by The Lehman Toy Co. Germany, Circa 1900

Child' Wind Up Toy "Crawling Beetle" by The Lehman Toy Co. Germany, Circa 1900

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Listed as #431 in the Lehman catalogues this wonderful vintage children's wind up toy, manufactured by the prestigious and iconic Lehman Toy Company of Germany; was patented in 1895 ...

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys

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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

$698Sale Price|30% Off

H 10.25 in W 6.4 in D 4.5 in

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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Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Gama Bulldozer Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s
Gama Bulldozer Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Gama Bulldozer Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal Toy car. Some play action functions include. In very good condition, with aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible. A beautiful decorative i...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

"Circus Monkey With Ball" Clockwork WindUp Tin Toy by Kohler, Germany Circa 1947
"Circus Monkey With Ball" Clockwork WindUp Tin Toy by Kohler, Germany Circa 1947

"Circus Monkey With Ball" Clockwork WindUp Tin Toy by Kohler, Germany Circa 1947

Located in Incline Village, NV

Wonderful well made fine quality clockwork wind up toy made by Georg Kohler in Nuremberg, Germany right after World War II in U.S Zone occupied Germany circa 1947.

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Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

"Dancing Sailor" by Ernest Paul Lehman of Brandenburg, Germany; patented in 1903 (see image of marking) appears in post turn of the century Lehman Toy catalogues as item #535.

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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

"Bobby The Monkey On A Tricycle" Clockwork Wind-Up Tin Toy; Germany Circa 1947
"Bobby The Monkey On A Tricycle" Clockwork Wind-Up Tin Toy; Germany Circa 1947

"Bobby The Monkey On A Tricycle" Clockwork Wind-Up Tin Toy; Germany Circa 1947

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a fine quality German tin clockwork toy made by the well known toy maker The Karl Arnold Toy Company established in Nuremburg, Germany in 1906.

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Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy By Ernest Paul Lehman "Quack Quack" C 1903
German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy By Ernest Paul Lehman "Quack Quack" C 1903

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy By Ernest Paul Lehman "Quack Quack" C 1903

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very popular Lehman wind up toy; emblematic of "whimsy" typical of Ernest Paul Lehman whose toy company opened in Brandenburg, Germany in 1881..

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Gama Bucket Crane Truck Plastic Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s
Gama Bucket Crane Truck Plastic Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Gama Bucket Crane Truck Plastic Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Some play action functions include. In very good condition, with aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible. A beautiful ...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Large Magirus Deutz Truck Plastic & Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s
Large Magirus Deutz Truck Plastic & Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Large Magirus Deutz Truck Plastic & Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Operated by a friction engine. Functions include - mechanical ladder. In very good condition, with Aging in a few spots but is still...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49
Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49

Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal Toy car. Operated by a friction engine for ringing the bell. Functions include - mechanical ringing bell. In very good condition, with aging in a few spo...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Metal, Sheet Metal

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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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Small 1950s Tin Toy Globe Lithography Print French, Wavy Base, by MS, Germany
Small 1950s Tin Toy Globe Lithography Print French, Wavy Base, by MS, Germany

Small 1950s Tin Toy Globe Lithography Print French, Wavy Base, by MS, Germany

Located in Andernach, DE

Classic tin toy from the mid-20th century in wonderful vintage colours.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Sheet Metal

(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car
(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car

(4) Early Vintage All Original Toy Cars. Porsche, Limo, Lehman Sedan, Race Car

Located in Incline Village, NV

Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high 4) Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913 This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company"...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical toy maker, Ernest Paul Lehman, circa 1913.

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Duck 1940's to 1950's, West Germany, US Zone
Vintage Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Duck 1940's to 1950's, West Germany, US Zone

Vintage Litho Wind-up Tin Toy Duck 1940's to 1950's, West Germany, US Zone

By Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster (D.R.G.M.) 1

Located in Andernach, DE

West-German tin mechanical tin toy from the 1940s to 1950's in the shape of a duck, which features waddling legs, once the 'beast' ist put in motion via it's legs.... but be aware: ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Sheet 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

It was manufactured by the iconic German toy maker Ernest Paul Lehman who was recognized as one of the finest makers of children's toys from 1885 through World War II; shipping and m...

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

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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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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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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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Tin

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

Tipp & Co. Toy Clockwork Tinplate Motorcycle. A rare, desirable, tinplate wind-up motorcycle by the renowned German manufacturer, Tipp & Co or TippCo.

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Vintage 1920s German Sporting Art Toys and Dolls

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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

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 Toys and Dolls

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Tin

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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

1920s cute looking lithographic tin scissor toy by Distler Germany. This charming Antique Mechanical Toy shows Harold Lloyd, known as a silent movie comic star.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Mercedes Of Tin
Mercedes Of Tin

Mercedes Of Tin

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H 6.3 in W 19.69 in D 7.09 in

Mercedes Of Tin

By Tipo-lito La Presse

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Original coloured Mercedes. Tipo

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Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Schuco Tin Wind Up Young Man Drinking from German Bisque Stein, circa  1930
Schuco Tin Wind Up Young Man Drinking from German Bisque Stein, circa  1930

Schuco Tin Wind Up Young Man Drinking from German Bisque Stein, circa 1930

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Schuco tin wind up young man drinking from German bisque stein, circa 1930 Made in Germany, pre-war period.

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Schuco Queen I Passenger Steamer, Germany, circa 1930
Schuco Queen I Passenger Steamer, Germany, circa 1930

Schuco Queen I Passenger Steamer, Germany, circa 1930

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H 5.91 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in

Schuco Queen I Passenger Steamer, Germany, circa 1930

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Tin toys for collectors in very good condition with the poles, flags and key. Schuco Queen I, steam ship represents a typical passenger steam ship of the 1930s and has been handcraf...

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Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Blomer and Schuler "Jumbo" Tinplate Clockwork Elephant, US Zone, Germany
Blomer and Schuler "Jumbo" Tinplate Clockwork Elephant, US Zone, Germany

Blomer and Schuler "Jumbo" Tinplate Clockwork Elephant, US Zone, Germany

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Blomer e Schuler "Jumbo" di latta Elephant - realizzato nella zona USA della Germania, questo è il giocattolo che è stato copiato da Lesney per il loro modello Moko, string tail. Pe...

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Vintage 1930s German Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Policeman by Schuco 4520, circa 1950
Policeman by Schuco 4520, circa 1950

Policeman by Schuco 4520, circa 1950

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in

Policeman by Schuco 4520, circa 1950

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Nice hand painted Policeman by Schuco with original key. Manufactured in US (zone Germany), imported from Germany. The paint is in good condition, the lid keeps in hand writing "t...

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Vintage 1950s German Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Schuco 3000 Car with Original Box and Key, circa 1940-1950
Schuco 3000 Car with Original Box and Key, circa 1940-1950

Schuco 3000 Car with Original Box and Key, circa 1940-1950

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H 1.19 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in

Schuco 3000 Car with Original Box and Key, circa 1940-1950

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Beautiful black Schuco car 3000 with original box. The box contain also: - 4 red wood pins - 4 yellow wood pins - 4 green wood pins - 1 key - Instructions Even if there are vi...

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Vintage 1940s German Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Tin Penny Toy Bi-Plane Horn, Germany, circa 1910
Tin Penny Toy Bi-Plane Horn, Germany, circa 1910

Tin Penny Toy Bi-Plane Horn, Germany, circa 1910

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H 4.75 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in

Tin Penny Toy Bi-Plane Horn, Germany, circa 1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

This toy is made out of tin and is all original, including the paint and the propeller.

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

German World War I Sniper Soldier Windup Tin Toy. German, Circa 1920
German World War I Sniper Soldier Windup Tin Toy. German, Circa 1920

German World War I Sniper Soldier Windup Tin Toy. German, Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Provenance: From a fine quality California collection of American and German tin clockwork and wind up toys; recently acquired.

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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903
Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903

Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Highly sought after vintage German tin toy, and catalogued by the Ernest P. Lehman company as EPL#683 and marked accordingly on the body of the motorcycle along with copious other ma...

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

1920s Harold Lloyd Litho Tin Toy
1920s Harold Lloyd Litho Tin Toy

1920s Harold Lloyd Litho Tin Toy

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H 8 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

1920s Harold Lloyd Litho Tin Toy

Located in Peekskill, NY

This rare pre- WW II German made tin toy is seldom seen. Lloyd, Harold (Clayton) (1893–1971), U.S. movie comedian.

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

1920s Harold Lloyd Litho Tin Toy
1920s Harold Lloyd Litho Tin Toy

1920s Harold Lloyd Litho Tin Toy

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H 8 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

1920s Harold Lloyd Litho Tin Toy

Located in Peekskill, NY

This rare pre- WW II German made tin toy is seldom seen. Lloyd, Harold (Clayton) (1893–1971), U.S. movie comedian.

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Vintage 1930s German Toys and Dolls

"Buffalo Bill" Articulated Tin Toy by Guntherman. Circa 1899.
"Buffalo Bill" Articulated Tin Toy by Guntherman. Circa 1899.

"Buffalo Bill" Articulated Tin Toy by Guntherman. Circa 1899.

By Guntherman

Located in Incline Village, NV

Highly sought after "Buffalo Bill" tin toy depicting western Americana and the Wild West.

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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Toys and Dolls

Collection Of Graduated Tin Doll Heads
Collection Of Graduated Tin Doll Heads

Collection Of Graduated Tin Doll Heads

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Collection of mostly Minerva tin doll heads. Graduated in size. Tin metal doll heads were made from 1888 through the 1930's in Germany. Sears and Roebuck offered Minerva and ot...

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Early 20th Century German Toys

Double Loader Clockwork Truck and Trailer, German, circa 1920
Double Loader Clockwork Truck and Trailer, German, circa 1920

Double Loader Clockwork Truck and Trailer, German, circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Both pieces are made entirely of tin. Works very well. Dimensions: 13" long (overall) x 3" wide x 3 1/2" high.

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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.
"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.

"Walking Popeye" With Parrots Vintage Windup Toy by Marx Toy Co.

By Louis Marx and Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Dimensions: 8 1/2" high x 3" deep x 2 3/4" wide See my other listings of vintage toys. Provenance: From a fine quality California collection of American and German tin clockwork a...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Lehmann's Autobus
Lehmann's Autobus

Lehmann's Autobus

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W 7.88 in

Lehmann's Autobus

Located in Copenhagen, K

Tin Double Decker Bus by Lehmann with driver and 3 passengers on top

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Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

"Turkey" Clockwork German Tin Toy, Georg Kohler, circa 1954
"Turkey" Clockwork German Tin Toy, Georg Kohler, circa 1954

"Turkey" Clockwork German Tin Toy, Georg Kohler, circa 1954

Located in Incline Village, NV

This hard to find clockwork tinplate toy was manufactured by the Georg Kohler company, circa 1954, and is typical of the brightly colored realistic action type toys made by the Nurem...

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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

"Flying Santa" Clockwork Toy/Ornament by Guntherman, Germany, circa 1905, Rare
"Flying Santa" Clockwork Toy/Ornament by Guntherman, Germany, circa 1905, Rare

"Flying Santa" Clockwork Toy/Ornament by Guntherman, Germany, circa 1905, Rare

By Guntherman

Located in Incline Village, NV

Extremely rare example of a turn of the century German tin toy, not found in any reference books, but almost definitely of Guntherman manufacture, circa 1900-1910.

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

German Mechanical Carousel Rocket Lithographed Tin Toy, Circa 1950's
German Mechanical Carousel Rocket Lithographed Tin Toy, Circa 1950's

German Mechanical Carousel Rocket Lithographed Tin Toy, Circa 1950's

By Blomer & Schuler

Located in Incline Village, NV

Toy is made out of tin; is in great condition and works perfectly.

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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Tin Horse on Platform Penny Toy 'Diminutive', circa 1890, German
Tin Horse on Platform Penny Toy 'Diminutive', circa 1890, German

Tin Horse on Platform Penny Toy 'Diminutive', circa 1890, German

Located in Incline Village, NV

This toy is made out of tin and is all original, including the paint and wheels.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Antique Toy Two Car Garage with Autos by Lehman, Germany, circa 1927
Antique Toy Two Car Garage with Autos by Lehman, Germany, circa 1927

Antique Toy Two Car Garage with Autos by Lehman, Germany, circa 1927

By Lehman Toy Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Made out of tin and hand-painted, this toy was patented in 1913 (probably a patent for clockwork mechanism) but manufactured in 1927.

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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Performing Circus Elephant Wind Up Tin Toy, Germany U.S. Zone, circa 1940s
Performing Circus Elephant Wind Up Tin Toy, Germany U.S. Zone, circa 1940s

Performing Circus Elephant Wind Up Tin Toy, Germany U.S. Zone, circa 1940s

Located in Incline Village, NV

One of the images shows the speed with which the elephant twirls the tin tassels. It is labeled "Germany" and "U.S. Zone" which dates the toy from 1945-1949 (see images).

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Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Mid Century 1955 Gama Cadillac Sedan Toy Car Tin Litho
Mid Century 1955 Gama Cadillac Sedan Toy Car Tin Litho

Mid Century 1955 Gama Cadillac Sedan Toy Car Tin Litho

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous fifties Cadillac Sedan Toy Car by Gama. Made in Western Germany after WW2. In very good played with condition. See pics. No major wear just a few nicks.

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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Toys

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Tin

German "Song Bird in Cage" Toy, circa 1920
German "Song Bird in Cage" Toy, circa 1920

German "Song Bird in Cage" Toy, circa 1920

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H 3.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

German "Song Bird in Cage" Toy, circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Diminutive in stature (almost has the feel of a penny toy), this German tin wind up toy operates by turning the attached key on the side and listening to the bird sing (have to liste...

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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

"Cat with Two Mice" German Clockwork Toy, circa 1950s
"Cat with Two Mice" German Clockwork Toy, circa 1950s

"Cat with Two Mice" German Clockwork Toy, circa 1950s

Located in Incline Village, NV

The top mouse looks on rooting for his “buddy”. Tin action toys like this were indicative of those made in the 1950's; especially when made completely of lithographed and painted tin...

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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

"Clown Drummer" Clockwork Toy Schuco, German, circa 1940
"Clown Drummer" Clockwork Toy Schuco, German, circa 1940

"Clown Drummer" Clockwork Toy Schuco, German, circa 1940

Located in Incline Village, NV

When wound up this charming German Schuco toy clown dances around, while raising his arms up and down playing the drum.

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Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

1915 B&R Co. Charlie Chaplin Tin Litho Wind-Up Figure Toy
1915 B&R Co. Charlie Chaplin Tin Litho Wind-Up Figure Toy

1915 B&R Co. Charlie Chaplin Tin Litho Wind-Up Figure Toy

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early tin windup Charlie Chaplin, with cast iron shoes. Vintage collectable for the toy enthusiast. Tin-litho, or tin-lithography, is a manufacturing process where designs and imag...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys

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Metal, Tin

Gama Tractor and Trailer Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s
Gama Tractor and Trailer Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Gama Tractor and Trailer Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal Toy car. Some play action functions include. In very good condition, with aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible. A beautiful decorative i...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Tin Plastic Gama Mercedes Benz Friction Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s
Tin Plastic Gama Mercedes Benz Friction Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Tin Plastic Gama Mercedes Benz Friction Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Operated by a friction engine. Functions include - flashing police light. In very good condition, with Aging in a few spots but is s...

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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Metal

"Roll Over Cat" Mechanical Wind-Up Toy by Kohler, Germany 'U.S. Zone' circa 1950
"Roll Over Cat" Mechanical Wind-Up Toy by Kohler, Germany 'U.S. Zone' circa 1950

"Roll Over Cat" Mechanical Wind-Up Toy by Kohler, Germany 'U.S. Zone' circa 1950

Located in Incline Village, NV

Made in Western Germany U.S. Zone during the occupation between 1945 and 1955, this is a fabulous and brightly colorful toy with terrific action---sure to please.

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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage European Wind-Up Duck Toy
Vintage European Wind-Up Duck Toy

Vintage European Wind-Up Duck Toy

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H 5.7 in W 8.6 in D 3 in

Vintage European Wind-Up Duck Toy

Located in New York, NY

Super cute vintage wind-up toy either from Germany or Switzerland with a great aged patina. Signed on the bottom, either Made in Bern or Made in Germany but last three letters are mi...

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Vintage 1940s German Toys

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Metal, Tin

Vintage Tin Toy Mercedes-Benz W-196 Racing Car by Jnf, Western Germany, 1950s
Vintage Tin Toy Mercedes-Benz W-196 Racing Car by Jnf, Western Germany, 1950s

Vintage Tin Toy Mercedes-Benz W-196 Racing Car by Jnf, Western Germany, 1950s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

This Mercedes Benz racer was made by JNF in Western Germany in the 1950’s. It’s a tin friction operated toy, and its 33 cm/13.25?

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Antique Toy "Moon Face" Sparkler, German, circa 1920
Antique Toy "Moon Face" Sparkler, German, circa 1920

Antique Toy "Moon Face" Sparkler, German, circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Tin toy depicting a "moon face" that when operated displays an active light show with sparks flying and appearing in the mouth and eyes of the figure.

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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Drum Mechanical Bank, Probably, German, circa 1930
Drum Mechanical Bank, Probably, German, circa 1930

Drum Mechanical Bank, Probably, German, circa 1930

Located in Incline Village, NV

Unusual Pre-War round "Drum Mechanical Bank", whose operation is somewhat different than most banks that exist in collections today. To operate; push in on the pin at the side of t...

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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

Tin Plastic Futuristic Blizzard 2000 Friction Toy Car Vintage GDR 1960s
Tin Plastic Futuristic Blizzard 2000 Friction Toy Car Vintage GDR 1960s

Tin Plastic Futuristic Blizzard 2000 Friction Toy Car Vintage GDR 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Operated by a friction engine. In very good condition, with Aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible. A beautiful decor...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Lehman "Tut-Tut" Clockwork Car with Driver, German, Patented 1903
Lehman "Tut-Tut" Clockwork Car with Driver, German, Patented 1903

Lehman "Tut-Tut" Clockwork Car with Driver, German, Patented 1903

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lehman Co. in Brandenburg, Germany and patented in 1903 (markings on the toy along with Lehman logo; see images).

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

"Lehman Autobus" German WindUp Toy By The Ernest Paul Lehman Company, Circa 1903
"Lehman Autobus" German WindUp Toy By The Ernest Paul Lehman Company, Circa 1903

"Lehman Autobus" German WindUp Toy By The Ernest Paul Lehman Company, Circa 1903

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Iconic and rare antique tin toy, highly sought after by collectors of Lehman Toys, and fine quality wind-up toys.

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Rare Tin Plastic Presu Anker Chevrolet Remote Control Toy Car Vintage GDR 1960s
Rare Tin Plastic Presu Anker Chevrolet Remote Control Toy Car Vintage GDR 1960s

Rare Tin Plastic Presu Anker Chevrolet Remote Control Toy Car Vintage GDR 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Operated by a battery operated remote control engine. In very good condition, with Aging in a few spots but is still a great collect...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Spelter Still Bank "Dog and Cat by Dustbin", German, circa 1920
Spelter Still Bank "Dog and Cat by Dustbin", German, circa 1920

Spelter Still Bank "Dog and Cat by Dustbin", German, circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

The term "spelter" refers to a zinc/lead metal compound used to pour and make castings. Because of the thinness of the castings there is great detail to the subject matter of these b...

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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Toys

Materials

Spelter, Tin

Lithographed Tinplate Automaton 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace'
Lithographed Tinplate Automaton 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace'

Lithographed Tinplate Automaton 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace'

Located in London, GB

A small and unusual lithographed tinplate automaton - 'The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace.' Most probably German manufacture, with USA and UK patents, circa 1930,...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

House Altar Accessories Early 20th Century Pewter Tin Dollhouse Doll Toys, 1900s
House Altar Accessories Early 20th Century Pewter Tin Dollhouse Doll Toys, 1900s

House Altar Accessories Early 20th Century Pewter Tin Dollhouse Doll Toys, 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century selection of House Altar Christianity miniatures and accessories. A wonderful decorative appeal! Each was made in Germa...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Pewter

HAROLD LLOYD LITHO ON TIN TOY
HAROLD LLOYD LITHO ON TIN TOY

HAROLD LLOYD LITHO ON TIN TOY

Located in Solebury, PA

This pre- WW II German made tin toy is seldom seen. Lloyd, Harold (Clayton) (1893–1971), U.S. movie comedian.

Category

20th Century German Toys

1922 Tin Toonerville Trolley Windup Toy Made In Germany
1922 Tin Toonerville Trolley Windup Toy Made In Germany

1922 Tin Toonerville Trolley Windup Toy Made In Germany

Located in San Francisco, CA

This wonderful tin Toonerville Trolley windup toy is a creation of Fontaine Fox, one of the most popular American cartoonists of the 20th Century. The comic strip was created by Font...

Category

Early 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Vintage Halloween Tambourine Noisemaker
Vintage Halloween Tambourine Noisemaker

Vintage Halloween Tambourine Noisemaker

Located in New York, NY

Colorful Halloween Tambourine Noisemaker with grinning orange face, red nose, and big blue eyes. Marked Made in Germany.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Toys

Materials

Tin

German Tin Steam Engine, “DC Made in Germany” 1897-1937
German Tin Steam Engine, “DC Made in Germany” 1897-1937

German Tin Steam Engine, “DC Made in Germany” 1897-1937

By Doll et Cie

Located in Ambler, PA

Rare German tin steam engine 1897-1937. “DC Made in Germany.” Wonderful condition.

Category

Antique 1890s German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

1978 Disney Mickey's Tin Coin Bank, Bank Safe Toy
1978 Disney Mickey's Tin Coin Bank, Bank Safe Toy

1978 Disney Mickey's Tin Coin Bank, Bank Safe Toy

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1978 Disney Mickey's Tin Coin Bank, Bank Safe Toy

Located in Retie, BE

Walt Disney Productions - 1978 - Made by Fricke and Nacke Company Western Germany. Collectable Disney toy and Nostalgic for everyone who looks back to his childhood.

Category

Late 20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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Plastic

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German Tin Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of German tin toys for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct German tin toys — often made from metal, tin and fabric — can elevate any home. German 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. German tin toys bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. E.P. Lehman Co., Blomer & Schuler and Distler each produced beautiful German tin toys that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Toys-dolls for You

Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls 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.

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. 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 and dolls 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, new and vintage toys and dolls as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.

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