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"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968
"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

"Cat Boat" Mechanical Toy Penny Bank, American, circa 1968

By Utexiqual Products

Located in Incline Village, NV

See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Aluminum, Iron, Tin

Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century

By Marx Toy Co.

Located in Roma, IT

This Marx Toys Wind up Chariot and Horses is a vintage mechanical toy representing a red chariot dragged by two painted tin horses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up boy on tricycle is a vintage mechanical toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a boy riding his tricycle.

Category

Early 20th Century German Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel with moving horses.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s

Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

This Schuco Examico 4001 car is a wind up mechanical toy car, made between 1950s/60s. Working stick shift and reverse.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Dancing Russian Doll, Moscow Olympics, 1980
Vintage Toy, Dancing Russian Doll, Moscow Olympics, 1980

Vintage Toy, Dancing Russian Doll, Moscow Olympics, 1980

Located in Roma, IT

This Dancing Russian Doll - Moscow Olympics 1980 is a Vintage mechanical toy produced in Russia for the 1980 Olympic Games.

Category

Late 20th Century German Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Large Black Bear Child's Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The toy is a very large mechanically articulated white cat, which would have movement in the tail, legs and face.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s
Original Vintage Toy, Wind Up Circus Performer, 1930s

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 representing a circus performer.

Category

Early 20th Century French Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Big Size Car, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up big size car is a mechanical toy sports car, nicely detailed. The original clockwork works, even though a bit slowly.

Category

Early 20th Century German Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s
Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s

Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s.

Category

Early 20th Century German Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy Motorbike by Oriental Metal Industries, India, 1970s
Vintage Toy Motorbike by Oriental Metal Industries, India, 1970s

Vintage Toy Motorbike by Oriental Metal Industries, India, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Oriental Metal Industries Motorcyclist is vintage mechanical toy, realized in 1970s. Vintage metal toy representing a big motorcyclist on his motorbike.

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Tin Acrobat Monkey Toy MS218 Made in China
Vintage Mid-Century Tin Acrobat Monkey Toy MS218 Made in China

Vintage Mid-Century Tin Acrobat Monkey Toy MS218 Made in China

Located in Seattle, WA

Charming vintage tin lithograph acrobat monkey toy, model MS218, made in China.This colorful mechanical toy features a whimsical monkey figure dressed in patterned clothing.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.
Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.

Antique Strongman Acrobat Toy with Balancing Weights, Late 19th Century.

Located in Seattle, WA

A compelling example of early mechanical toy design.Visible wear and paint loss consistent with age.Structurally sound and retains full functionality.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Antique Mechanical Eagle Push Toy
Antique Mechanical Eagle Push Toy

Antique Mechanical Eagle Push Toy

Located in Savannah, GA

American carved and painted eagle push toy from the early 20th century. Wrought iron frame mechanism in good working condition. Pushing flaps the wings in a very natural movement. ...

Category

20th Century Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Wooden Mechanical Marble Run Toy
Vintage Wooden Mechanical Marble Run Toy

Vintage Wooden Mechanical Marble Run Toy

Located in Seattle, WA

Handcrafted from wood, this vintage mechanical marble run toy showcases clever engineering and precise joinery.

Category

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

Materials

Wood

"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

"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two turn of the century Chinese men with pigtails walking along, while carrying a large t...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964
"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

Located in Incline Village, NV

For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original 1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Plush Mechanical Bear with Red Barrel, Mid-20th Century Toy
Vintage Plush Mechanical Bear with Red Barrel, Mid-20th Century Toy

Vintage Plush Mechanical Bear with Red Barrel, Mid-20th Century Toy

Located in Seattle, WA

A wonderful display piece for collectors of vintage toys, plush animals, or mechanical novelties. Vintage condition as pictured.

Category

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

Materials

Fur

"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

See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.

Category

Antique 1880s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf
Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf

Antique Mechanical Raphael Tuck & Sons Paper Toy St Bernard and Calf

By Raphael Tuck & Sons

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very rare, highly sought after and collectable Father Tuck's mechanical animals The St. Bernard dog (Canis familiaris) No 1 and The calf of the common ox (Bos Taurus) No 6 Aren't t...

Category

Early 20th Century European Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's
"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's

"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is an all tin vintage wind up toy and a very strong example of "L' Acrobate" by the "Joustra Toy Company, Paris, France; manufactured circa 1950's. Quite remarkably, it includes...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s
Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s

Mechanical Bank "Fishing Bears" Battery Operated with Original Box, circa 1950s

Located in Incline Village, NV

Provenance: This bank is from my own collection and I have owned it for over 40 years having acquired it from the estate of the renowned 1930's to 1960's toy and mechanical bank coll...

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Wind Up Small Car Toy, Made in Germany, 1950s
Vintage Wind Up Small Car Toy, Made in Germany, 1950s

Vintage Wind Up Small Car Toy, Made in Germany, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

This wind up small car is a mechanical vintage toy. Very small nice car beautifully detailed and with his perfectly working clockwork.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Toys

Materials

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

Dimensions: 5 3/4" high x 12" long x 5" wide Provenance: My own personal collection since 1988; acquired from and previously owned by Charles Klappert, La Jolla, California; a well ...

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Wood

19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880

19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous cast iron Owl bank with a turning head coin lever and glass eyes. Lot of the original paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visible when viewing upright...

Category

Antique 1880s American American Classical Toys

Materials

Iron

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

Mechanical Bank 'Sentry', circa 1925

By Saalheimer & Strauss

Located in Incline Village, NV

Note: Please see my over 100+ other mechanical bank and toy listings I am offering for sale.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

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

See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.

Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946
American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946

American Mechanical Bank "Melody-Bank, " circa 1946

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Melody-Bank" is a rare bank and was manufactured by "Electric Coding Machine Co., N.Y.C." in 1946. American made, this is a genuine and authentic vintage mechanical bank, albeit som...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s
Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s

Mechanical Bank "Child's Clock Bank" Japan, circa 1950s

By Marusan

Located in Incline Village, NV

When it comes to condition, this is at the utmost top end; a very nice toy semi-mechanical bank and welcome addition to any mechanical bank or toy collection.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878
Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878

Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878

By John Gerrard

Located in Incline Village, NV

Note: Please see my over 100+ other mechanical bank and toy listings I am offering for sale.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Rare Yoshiya Robot Bulldozer Tin Lithograph Toy-Japan c.1955
Rare Yoshiya Robot Bulldozer Tin Lithograph Toy-Japan c.1955

Rare Yoshiya Robot Bulldozer Tin Lithograph Toy-Japan c.1955

Located in San Francisco, CA

., Yoshiya was a major Japanese toy manufacturer from the postwar period. Yoshiya specialized in mostly mechanical or wind-up toys, but they are also known for its extensive line of ...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s
Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s

Five Mechanical Bank Trade Cards in Frame, circa 1880s

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Five mechanical bank trade cards are displayed in two separate frames. In one frame are three polychrome trade cards, which the salesmen typically carried with them in a catalogue to...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880
Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Panted Cast Iron Figural Mule & Barn Mechanical Bank C1880. Measures - 5.25"H x 3.5"W x 8.5"D. This antique cast iron figural mechanical bank, dating to circa 1880, fea...

Category

Antique 19th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC
Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule & Barn, 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Vintage Copy Of James D. Capron Collection Mechanical Bank, Mule Entering Barn, 20thC Measures - 5 1/4" x 3 1/4" x 8 7/8" This vintage mechanical bank is a reproduction from the Jame...

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20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original
Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original

Mechanical "Artillery Bank" by J &.E. Stevens, ca. 1890, All Original

Located in Petaluma, CA

This wonderful bank has been in my collection for over 30 years, and I have had much fun playing with it. Made by the noted cast iron maker J.& E Stevens. These banks were sold to ...

Category

Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Mechanical Bank, Punch & Judy, 20th Century

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey
Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Automaton German Zinner & Sohn Musical Toy w Children & Organ Grinder Monkey

Located in Savannah, GA

The German manufacturer Zinner & Sohn produced sensational mechanical dolls and toys from 1845-1926. They worked in mostly bisque and wood and were a world leader in making mechanica...

Category

Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original
Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original

Eagle & Eaglets Cast Iron Mechanical Bank by J. & Stevens ca. 1890 All Original

Located in Petaluma, CA

One of the more popular mechanical banks, and from my own long time collection of these banks. Made for children to teach them to save their money by putting a penny away and have f...

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Antique 1890s American Other Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose.   

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Sheet Metal

19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare
19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare

19th C. Popcorn Maker Figural "Toasty Roasty" American, Circa 1893, Rare

Located in Incline Village, NV

It is from my own collection; I acquired it from Charles Klappert of San Diego in 1987---he was a noted mechanical bank and toy collector. Another original example is in the Cretor C...

Category

Antique 1890s American Victorian Toys

Materials

Iron

Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL
Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL

Victorian Long Chain Assemblage, Circle of Life, Studio VL

By Studio VL

Located in Riverdale, NY

A long black enamel link mourning chain in 14k from the 1880's is married to a mechanical toy teddy bear charm adorned with a single diamond from circa 1910.

Category

Antique 1880s Late Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques
Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques

Concise Encyclopedia of American Antiques

Located in valatie, NY

A comprehensive reference book on American antiques with sections on paintings, prints, wallpaper, folk sculpture, furniture, silver, pewter and glass, pottery and porcelain, tin, co...

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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century, 14.5x10
Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century, 14.5x10

Okarakuri Woodcut Print, Edo Style, Early 19th Century, 14.5x10

By Kitagawa Utamaro 1

Located in Austin, TX

The scene centers on an elegant woman, dressed in a subtly patterned kimono, as she supervises two young children who are captivated by an ornate mechanical toy or karakuri. The chil...

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Early 19th Century Edo Figurative Prints

Materials

Woodcut

Stuffed Toy and Childrens Objects with Blue Drapery French Modernist Still Life
Stuffed Toy and Childrens Objects with Blue Drapery French Modernist Still Life

Stuffed Toy and Childrens Objects with Blue Drapery French Modernist Still Life

By Guy Nicod

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

At the centre, a small yellow-and-red object, possibly a toy figure or mechanical toy, introduces a focal point of playful energy.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Gouache

30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York
30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York

30's Mechanical Football Toy Game by Chester-Pollard Amusement Company-New York

By New York Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

"30's Mechanical Football Toy Game" Manufactured by CHESTER-POLLARD AMUSEMENT COMPANY - New York City Mechanical football toy game from the 30s very rare cafe bar pub.

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Games

Materials

Wood

Reg Butler Abstract Figurative Signed "Manipulator"
Reg Butler Abstract Figurative Signed "Manipulator"

Reg Butler Abstract Figurative Signed "Manipulator"

By Reg Butler

Located in Detroit, MI

Butler most often used the female figure in his sculptures and drawings and although it is not certain, this drawing may be of a female figure engaged in some hand work with perhaps ...

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1960s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite, Charcoal

Puppet Man, E. A
Puppet Man, E. A

Puppet Man, E. A

By Alexander Calder

Located in Miami Beach, FL

He never abandoned his engineering background, however, applying his understanding of gears and moving parts in all his artworks, from mechanical toys like the Cirque Calder (1931) a...

Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Portrait Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Lithograph

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1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy
1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy

1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy

Located in Orange, CA

For your consideration we have a vintage Litho Tin Toy - Smiling Sam the carnival man clown wind up mechanical toy bobble head.

Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Toys

Materials

Tin

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

Materials

Tin

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century
Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

Cast Iron Mechanical "Novelty Bank, " American Late 19th Century

Located in Lake Forest, IL

The bank is activated by opening the door and placing a coin on the tray held by a figure, closing the door depositing the coin. Original paint. stamped on back of bank: pat'd June...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

1940s Sylvester the Cat Mechanical Plush Toy Window Advertising
1940s Sylvester the Cat Mechanical Plush Toy Window Advertising

1940s Sylvester the Cat Mechanical Plush Toy Window Advertising

Located in Orange, CA

Sylvester is mechanical and moves his head side to side as well as his hands up and down.

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Vintage 1940s American Historical Memorabilia

This Dream Again, Part 2 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023
This Dream Again, Part 2 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023

This Dream Again, Part 2 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023

Located in Basel, BS

The plot and characters refer to various creepy content from the web, somebody like animatronics - mechanical growth dolls or Furby toys. In conveying an absurdist world in this seri...

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2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Color Pencil

This Dream Again, Part 1 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023
This Dream Again, Part 1 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023

This Dream Again, Part 1 by Misha Gudwin - Color pencils on paper, 2023

Located in Basel, BS

The plot and characters refer to various creepy content from the web, somebody like animatronics - mechanical growth dolls or Furby toys. In conveying an absurdist world in this seri...

Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Color Pencil

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy
Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

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H 13.5 in W 30 in D 5.5 in

Marching Military Soldiers Mechanical Toy

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique mechanical toy ambitiously crafted with a metal mechanism moved by a crank in the back, sending civil war union soldiers, carved in pine with their distinctive caps, marching...

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Early 20th Century American Campaign Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

"Mechanical Toys", Signed Oil on Canvas Painting by Jean Decker Slater
"Mechanical Toys", Signed Oil on Canvas Painting by Jean Decker Slater

"Mechanical Toys", Signed Oil on Canvas Painting by Jean Decker Slater

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sweet oil on canvas painting, "Mechanical Toys", by Jean Decker Slater, of California, 1914-1993.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy  Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy  Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown

Located in Milano, MI

With glass eyes, with hair, this antique mechanical toy from the early 1900 is in good age related condition, with minimal wear of the garments of the dress.

Category

Early 20th Century German Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Textile, Paper

MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90
MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90

MECHANICAL TOY HORSE AND SULKY, HAND-CARVED, AMERICAN, 1870-90

Located in York County, PA

This fabulous little hand-carved, mechanical, toy horse and sulky depicts a bespeckled Appalossa with a whimsical driver.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Vintage Toy, Mechanical Monkey, Made in Germany, 1930s
Vintage Toy, Mechanical Monkey, Made in Germany, 1930s

Vintage Toy, Mechanical Monkey, Made in Germany, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

This mechanical monkey is an original vintage toy. Vintage mechanical toy representing a climbing dressed monkey.

Category

Early 20th Century German Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy Car- Wind up Memo 708 Car, Made in France by Memo, Model n. 708
Vintage Toy Car- Wind up Memo 708 Car, Made in France by Memo, Model n. 708

Vintage Toy Car- Wind up Memo 708 Car, Made in France by Memo, Model n. 708

Located in Roma, IT

This Wind up Memo 708 car is a midcentury mechanical toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy boat tail race car.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wind Up Car by Asahi Toy, 1950s
Vintage Wind Up Car by Asahi Toy, 1950s

Vintage Wind Up Car by Asahi Toy, 1950s

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H 3.35 in W 7.49 in L 3.35 in

Vintage Wind Up Car by Asahi Toy, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

This is an original vintage wind up car by Asahi Toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy car. Made in Japan by Asahi Toy in 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Toys

Materials

Metal

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow

Located in London, GB

It was the first cheap mechanical toy of such complexity. The gardener's mechanism was later used in the creation of other automata.

Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Toys

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse
Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

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H 33.7 in W 38.6 in D 15.6 in

Antique Mechanical Rocking Horse

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden horse was made in France, circa 1900. It is fixed to a safety stand, a supportive frame that was popular in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for its stability...

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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Toys

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Metal

Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873
Mechanical Bank   "Tammany"   Circa  1873

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873

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H 6 in W 3.13 in D 4.44 in

Mechanical Bank "Tammany" Circa 1873

Located in Incline Village, NV

Although "Tammany Bank" was patented and initially produced in 1873, it had quite a long run and was manufactured for many years after that, undergoing several variations; initially ...

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank
Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

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H 7.53 in W 4 in D 2 in

Folky Mechanical Cast Iron Folky Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 20th century cast iron folky iron bank has original over paint as they repainted them as they tend to wear consistent with age and use. This however looks to be an early o...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882
"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882

"Rabbit Standing" Mechanical Bank, American, circa 1882

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Rabbit Standing" cast iron mechanical bank is American made and manufactured by the Lockwood Manufacturing Company in South Norwalk, Connecticut; circa 1882. It is bronze painted wi...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

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Iron

Li'l Abner Tin Lithograph Mechanical Wind-Up Piano Band Toy
Li'l Abner Tin Lithograph Mechanical Wind-Up Piano Band Toy

Li'l Abner Tin Lithograph Mechanical Wind-Up Piano Band Toy

By Unique Art Manufacturing Co.

Located in Fulton, CA

Unique Art Manufacturing Toy Company. Circa. 1940’s. Tin Lithographed Windup “Li’l Abner and his Dogpatch Band” . In excellent, original working condition. Tin wind up toy featuring ...

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Vintage 1940s American Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike
Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike

Vintage Mechanical Hand-Painted Wind-Up Duck on Bike

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage style mechanical tin metal wind-up duck on bike.In good working order This vintage style wind-up toy is made of beautify printed tin.

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Late 20th Century American Craftsman Toys

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Metal

Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware
Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware

Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank by Shepard Hardware

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Nantucket, MA

Jonah and the Whale Bank, patented on July 15th in 1890 by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams and manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company of Buffalo, New York Original paint in exc...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank
Vintage J Chein Tin Litho Circus Elephant Mechanical Coin Bank

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. Chein & Company.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Toys

Materials

Tin

Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American

Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Mechanical Coin Bank with Americana Eagle Umbrella Piggy Bank Box.

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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Toys

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Iron

1934 Kingsbury Golden Arrow Art Deco Futurist Steel Race Car
1934 Kingsbury Golden Arrow Art Deco Futurist Steel Race Car

1934 Kingsbury Golden Arrow Art Deco Futurist Steel Race Car

By Kingsbury Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

The vehicles were powered by a long-running, flat spring mechanical motor, mounted horizontally at the end of the toy.

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Vintage 1930s American Futurist Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Mechanical Bank    "Leap Frog"    Circa   1891
Mechanical Bank    "Leap Frog"    Circa   1891

Mechanical Bank "Leap Frog" Circa 1891

By Shepard Hardware Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1892 by The Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/2" at the base, and is in excellent all original condition an...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876
Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

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H 5.25 in W 4.25 in D 4.75 in

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank, " circa 1876

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and p...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank  "Monkey & Coconut"  Circa  1886
Mechanical Bank  "Monkey & Coconut"  Circa  1886

Mechanical Bank "Monkey & Coconut" Circa 1886

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1886 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 5" long x 8 1/2" high. The bank is in excellent all original c...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank     "Cabin Bank"         Circa   1885
Mechanical Bank     "Cabin Bank"         Circa   1885

Mechanical Bank "Cabin Bank" Circa 1885

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Cabin Bank, a cast iron mechanical bank, was manufactured in 1885 by the J. & E. Steven's Company located in Cromwell, Connecticut. The action, though simplistic, is quite aggressiv...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896
"William Tell" Mechanical Bank.  Circa 1896

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

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H 6.75 in W 3.75 in D 10.63 in

"William Tell" Mechanical Bank. Circa 1896

Located in Incline Village, NV

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut. The bank is in excellent all original paint and condit...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896
Mechanical Bank   "William Tell"  Circa  1896

Mechanical Bank "William Tell" Circa 1896

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"William Tell" mechanical bank was patented and manufactured in 1896 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut. The bank is in excellent all original paint and conditi...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Magic Bank"   Circa  1876
Mechanical Bank   "Magic Bank"   Circa  1876

Mechanical Bank "Magic Bank" Circa 1876

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1876 by the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron bank measures 4 3/4" long x 5 1/4" high. It is in excellent all original condition and ...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear"     Circa 1907
Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear"     Circa 1907

Mechanical Bank "Indian Shooting Bear" Circa 1907

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

This cast iron mechanical bank was patented in 1883 but not manufactured until 1907 by the J. & E.

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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881
Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881

Mechanical Bank "Organ Bank, Medium, " circa 1881

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1881 by the Kyser & Rex Co. in Frankford, Pennsylvania, this cast iron mechanical bank is in excellent all original condition and paint. It consists of six pieces; fo...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa  1883
Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa  1883

Mechanical Bank "Eagle and Eaglets" circa 1883

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Americana as depicted by the American eagle makes this a cross collectible item for both bank collectors and those who collect period Americana. Manufactured in 1883 by the J. & E. ...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Mechanical Bank  "Bulldog Savings Bank"   Circa   1882
Mechanical Bank  "Bulldog Savings Bank"   Circa   1882

Mechanical Bank "Bulldog Savings Bank" Circa 1882

By Ive's, Blakelee & William's Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Of all known mechanical banks this is one of the more interesting methods by which the coin is deposited into the bank. A clockwork key is required (one is included); the spring mec...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War
20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War

20th Century Mechanical Bank Depicting Spanish American War

Located in Charleston, SC

20th century mechanical bank depicting Spanish American War.

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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C
Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

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H 6 in W 3.5 in D 9.5 in

Cast Iron Boy Scout Mechanical Bank 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

A painted cast iron mechanical bank offers Boy Scouts in an outdoor setting, 20th Measures- 6''H x 3.5''W x 9.5''D

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Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)
Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)

Mechanical Bank "Novelty Bank", circa 1873 (Brown Version)

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Novelty Bank" was manufactured by the prolific maker of mechanical banks, the J. & E. Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1873. It is made of cast iron and measures 4 1/4" ...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872
Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872

Mechanical Bank "Home Bank" Without Dormers, circa 1872

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a very "early" post-Civil War cast iron mechanical bank and difficult to find. It was manufactured in 1872 by the J. & E. Steven's Company, in Cromwell, Connecticut. It was m...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank   "Teddy And The Bear"   Circa 1907
Mechanical Bank   "Teddy And The Bear"   Circa 1907

Mechanical Bank "Teddy And The Bear" Circa 1907

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Manufactured in 1907 by the J. & E.Steven's Company in Cromwell, Connecticut, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 10 1/8" and is in excellent all original condition and paint. Th...

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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886
Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and the Pig, " circa 1886

Located in Incline Village, NV

Although this bank was patented in 1882, it probably was not produced until 1886 when it first appeared in an advertisement. It was advertised as the "Shamrock" bank and was manufact...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Mechanical Bank  "Paddy and The Pig"     Circa 1886
Mechanical Bank  "Paddy and The Pig"     Circa 1886

Mechanical Bank "Paddy and The Pig" Circa 1886

By J. & E. Steven's Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

Although this bank was patented in 1882, it probably was not produced until 1886 when it first appeared in an advertisement. It was advertised as the "Shamrock" bank and was manufact...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mechanical Bank    "Elephant, Man Pops Out"     Circa  1884
Mechanical Bank    "Elephant, Man Pops Out"     Circa  1884

Mechanical Bank "Elephant, Man Pops Out" Circa 1884

By Enterprise Manufacturing Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

"Elephant, Man Pops Out" cast iron mechanical bank was manufactured in 1884 by the Enterprise Manufacturing Company located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This example is all origin...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950
Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT This metal, mechanical bank includes a red plane mechanism for launching coins from the rocket into the moon. Works properly. Includes key to unlock the bottom to retrieve the ...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target
Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target

Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century English Fairground Mechanical Animated Shooting Target A charmingly hand-crafted metal English fairground shooting target. Dating from the Early to mid-20th cent...

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Metal

SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber
SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber

SCHUCO 1920 Germany Set Of Mechanical Monkeys Musicians Violinist & Drumber

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of German mechanical musicians designed by Schuco. This is a wonderful pair of mechanical musicians created in Nuremberg Germany by the Schuco company, back in the 1920.

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Toys and Dolls

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Steel

"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895
"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895

"Trick Drawer" Wooden Mechanical Bank of Unusual Variation, circa 1895

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fancy wooden "Trick Drawer" mechanical bank; one of a kind. Circa 1895. Same principal as smaller documented trick drawer banks ("end drawer" and "side drawer") but larger, better...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890
Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Antique Figural Polychromed Cast Iron Mechanical Bird Bank Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural bank offers polychromed cast iron construction with mother bird feeding her nest of baby chicks, identifying patent marks on base as photographed, c1890 Measures-...

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Antique Late 19th Century Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge "Artillery Bank" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with soldier, cannon and structure with embossed title, underside reads "Reproduced f...

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Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, The Dentist, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank "The Dentist" offers polychrome painted cast iron figures, 20th century Measures: 6.25" H x 9.25" W x 3.5" D.

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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Patty and the Pig
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Patty and the Pig

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Patty and the Pig

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage book of knowledge patty and the pig mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction, 20th century Measures: 8" H x 3.5" W x 7" D.

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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bull Dog Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Book of Knowledge mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron bulldog, embossed on base "Reproduced from original collection of the Book of Knowledge" as photograph...

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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890
Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Antique William Tell J.E. Stevens Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique mechanical bank bank by J.E Stevens offers polychrome painted cast iron construction and depicts William Tell, boy and structure, base embossed Patented June 30 1890" as p...

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage book of knowledge bull dog mechanical bank offers polychrome painted cast iron construction with bulldog having studded collar, embossed on base "Reproduced from Original o...

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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873
Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873

Antique Mechanical Cast-Iron "Novelty Bank" by J.E. Stevens Orig Condition, 1873

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique cast-iron mechanical "Novelty Bank" designer by C. Johnson for J. & E. Stevens, circa 1873 features original condition and working with cashier emerging and accepting coins w...

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Antique 19th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron 'Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron 'Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron 'Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage book of knowledge "Always did 'spise a Mule" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with boy and mule, underside reads "Reproduced from Original in Collection ...

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20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Iron

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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

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By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Rosso Wall Mirror

By Specchi Veneziani

Located in Milan, IT

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By Kobe Toys

Located in Incline Village, NV

Kobe Toys are very mysterious and not much is known about them. They were created and hand made, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during the Meiji period in Japa...

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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Located in Incline Village, NV

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Shepherd & Wooly Sheep Putz Toy Set Antique German Christmas 1900s, original Box

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"Organ Bank" with Cat and Dog, circa 1882, American

By Kyser & Rex Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

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19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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"Cat With A Bow Seated" Still Bank, American, circa 1970

By John Wright Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Incline Village, NV

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Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Baby L" Speedboat by Lindstrom Toy Co., American Circa 1933

By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Mechanical Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal mechanical toy for your home. Each mechanical toy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and tin. There are many kinds of the mechanical toy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mechanical toy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mechanical toy over the years, but those crafted by J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Shepard Hardware Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mechanical Toy?

Prices for a mechanical toy start at $55 and top out at $13,850 with the average selling for $1,350.