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Antique Pressed Steel “Toy Town Grocery” Advertising Truck C1920
Antique Pressed Steel “Toy Town Grocery” Advertising Truck C1920

Antique Pressed Steel “Toy Town Grocery” Advertising Truck C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

The construction technique utilizes pressed steel, indicative of manufacturing practices for durable children's toys of the era.

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Early 20th Century Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Antique Pressed Steel Werk'sTag Soap Advertising Truck & Soap Bar Cargo c1920
Antique Pressed Steel Werk'sTag Soap Advertising Truck & Soap Bar Cargo c1920

Antique Pressed Steel Werk'sTag Soap Advertising Truck & Soap Bar Cargo c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pressed steel toy truck, likely dating to circa 1920. The truck features a black cab and chassis with a distinctive green box body on the rear.

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Early 20th Century Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Antique Pressed Steel Sunshine Biscuits Advertising Truck Unsigned C1920
Antique Pressed Steel Sunshine Biscuits Advertising Truck Unsigned C1920

Antique Pressed Steel Sunshine Biscuits Advertising Truck Unsigned C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

The construction is typical of early 20th-century pressed steel toys, showcasing a robust and utilitarian design.

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Early 20th Century Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century American Iron Horse Toy on Custom Steel Mount
Early 20th Century American Iron Horse Toy on Custom Steel Mount

Early 20th Century American Iron Horse Toy on Custom Steel Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century cast iron running horse captures motion in its most distilled, industrial form—an object once built for function, now recontextualized as sculpture. Originall...

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1920s American Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Iron

Enormous Pre-War Toy Steel Hoisting Crane
Enormous Pre-War Toy Steel Hoisting Crane

Enormous Pre-War Toy Steel Hoisting Crane

Located in Doornspijk, NL

This gigantic - nearly man high - steel hoisting crane will give a dull corner the right Industrial look and feel you are looking for.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

TOY CANNON 1920 Pre-War Conestoga Big Bang In Painted Steel & Iron
TOY CANNON 1920 Pre-War Conestoga Big Bang In Painted Steel & Iron

TOY CANNON 1920 Pre-War Conestoga Big Bang In Painted Steel & Iron

Located in Miami, FL

Conestoga big bang toy cannon. This is an original antique Big Bang toy-cannon manufactured by the Conestoga company in the early 20th century.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Steel and Wood Kids Toboggan, Europe
Early 20th Century Steel and Wood Kids Toboggan, Europe

Early 20th Century Steel and Wood Kids Toboggan, Europe

Located in Praha, CZ

In good original condition wood part is reoiled in nice patina no brakes and damages nice design seat height is 18cm.

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the 'Little Giant Zeppelin'
Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the 'Little Giant Zeppelin'

Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the 'Little Giant Zeppelin'

By Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This company originated in Cleveland, Ohio in 1919 to manufacture metal parts for automobiles and diversified into the manufacturing of pedal cars and other pressed steel wheeled toy...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Antique Swan swing set
Antique Swan swing set

Antique Swan swing set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully timeworn children’s ride-on toy crafted in the evocative shape of a swan, likely dating back to the early to mid-20th century. With layers of cracked white paint reveal...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck

1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck

By Steelcraft Murray and Merritt Alcoaster Aluminum

Located in Buffalo, NY

1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" antique pressed steel truck, wonderful original condition, color surface, patina.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Antique Cut Steel Brooch
Antique Cut Steel Brooch

Antique Cut Steel Brooch

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cut steel jewelry is said to have started in Woodstock, England where it evolved from the craft of constructing steel toys.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Base Metal

French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century
French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century

French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of carved wood with brushed steel face-plate and glass eyes, resting on spoke wheels wi...

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19th Century French Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930
Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930

Antique Murray Mercury Velocipede Tricycle c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An antique Murray Mercury tricycle featuring ultra-rare solid stamped-steel "no-spoke" rear wheels and a classic arched frame. It boasts a heavy, steel frame with Clipper "punc...

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Antique Tricycle / Bicycle Circa. 1900
Antique Tricycle / Bicycle Circa. 1900

Antique Tricycle / Bicycle Circa. 1900

By Gendron Wheel Co.

Located in Fulton, CA

This antique child's tricycle puts a smile on almost everyone's face when they first see it, and evokes a conversation. Amazing antique bike in original, untouched condition made by ...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

19th Century Antique Children's Carriage
19th Century Antique Children's Carriage

19th Century Antique Children's Carriage

Located in London, GB

A Children’s Painted Calèche Modelled on a full-sized barouche, this fully functional children’s carriage was either goat- or dog-drawn. The frame replicated in great detail, havi...

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19th Century English Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique Pair Large George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C
Antique Pair Large George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C

Antique Pair Large George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C

Located in London, GB

The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including , of course, silver.

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1790s Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Silver

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Large-Scale Keystone Ride-On Toy Fire Truck
Large-Scale Keystone Ride-On Toy Fire Truck

Large-Scale Keystone Ride-On Toy Fire Truck

Unavailable

H 12.75 in W 30.5 in D 8.5 in

Large-Scale Keystone Ride-On Toy Fire Truck

By Keystone Manufacturing Company

Located in Fulton, CA

SOURCE: Pressed Steel Toys Museum

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Dump Toy Truck
Dump Toy Truck

Dump Toy Truck

Unavailable

H 6 in W 15 in D 6 in

Dump Toy Truck

Located in New York, NY

Pressed steel vintage toy truck with movable wheels and loading door.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys

English Platform Hobby Horse
English Platform Hobby Horse

English Platform Hobby Horse

Unavailable

H 40 in W 50 in D 16 in

English Platform Hobby Horse

Located in Wilson, NC

English platform hobby horse is carved wood and painted as a palomino pony. It has the original fabric and leather saddle applied with brass stud work. The mane is original and the h...

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1870s English Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Brass, Steel

1920s Pressed Steel Fire Truck by Buddy L
1920s Pressed Steel Fire Truck by Buddy L

1920s Pressed Steel Fire Truck by Buddy L

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 25 in D 8.5 in

1920s Pressed Steel Fire Truck by Buddy L

By Buddy L. 1

Located in Fulton, CA

He started by making a toy dump truck out of steel scraps for his son Buddy.

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1920s American Other Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Child's Miniature Clothes Mangle
Child's Miniature Clothes Mangle

Child's Miniature Clothes Mangle

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 15.75 in D 7.49 in

Child's Miniature Clothes Mangle

Located in Fitzroy, Victoria

painted steel frame, timber rollers and rubber-rimmed wheels

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Doll's Piano, Toy Upright, Mounted Brass, Restored
French 19th Century Doll's Piano, Toy Upright, Mounted Brass, Restored

French 19th Century Doll's Piano, Toy Upright, Mounted Brass, Restored

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

A rare French toy piano. It is restored keeping the original parts, is tunable and playable. The action is a Viennese action, called "Prellmechanik". Has a plywood case and delicate ...

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19th Century French Romantic Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early 20th Century Keystone Pressed Steel Toy Steam Shovel
Early 20th Century Keystone Pressed Steel Toy Steam Shovel

Early 20th Century Keystone Pressed Steel Toy Steam Shovel

By Keystone Manufacturing Company

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and a survivor of almost 100 years old. A very decorative piece to lighten a room and inject some fun. Very chic. In excellent antique condition with lots of patina. Door fo...

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1920s American Industrial Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Dayton Sonny Parcel Post Toy Truck, America circa 1926
Dayton Sonny Parcel Post Toy Truck, America circa 1926

Dayton Sonny Parcel Post Toy Truck, America circa 1926

Located in Culver City, CA

Dayton Sonny parcel post toy truck, America circa 1926 Pressed steel toy truck in original painted finish Measures 26.5”L x 8”d x 11.5”h.

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, ,  Piano / banjo
Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, ,  Piano / banjo

Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, , Piano / banjo

By STRAUSS

Located in Buffalo, NY

Americana Toy This is a tin, lithographed, windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” manufactured by the Ferdinand Strauss Company/Strauss Mfg. Co. of New York City, New York. When ...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Metal, Steel

Antique French Velocipede Horse Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux for Jugnet
Antique French Velocipede Horse Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux for Jugnet

Antique French Velocipede Horse Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux for Jugnet

By Jean Louis Gourdoux

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wonderfully detailed, antique, French, velocipede or toy tricycle featuring the body of a carved walnut horse with steel face plate on spoke wheels and horse-hair tail.

Category

Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Dutch Metal Wood & Leather Hockey Ice Skates
Antique Dutch Metal Wood & Leather Hockey Ice Skates

Antique Dutch Metal Wood & Leather Hockey Ice Skates

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Dutch ice skates featuring a steel blade with pointed tip, wood body and leather straps. Measure: 16".

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19th Century Rustic Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Wheel Of Fortune

Wheel Of Fortune

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H 28 in W 23.5 in

Wheel Of Fortune

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Wheel of Fortune polychrome carnival game with spinner.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Victorian Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Victorian Cut Steel Drop Earrings

Victorian Cut Steel Drop Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

The earrings measure 2" long by 1" at their widest. Cut steel jewelry is said to have originated in Woodstock, England where it evolved from the manufacture of steel toys.

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Cut Steel

6-Piece Arcade Cast Iron & Pressed Steel Car Carrier Truck Cars & Tractors c1920
6-Piece Arcade Cast Iron & Pressed Steel Car Carrier Truck Cars & Tractors c1920

6-Piece Arcade Cast Iron & Pressed Steel Car Carrier Truck Cars & Tractors c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

The set showcases the robust construction characteristic of Arcade Manufacturing Company's early 20th-century toys, combining durable cast iron for the vehicles and pressed steel for...

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Early 20th Century Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Antique Cut Steel Earrings
Antique Cut Steel Earrings

Antique Cut Steel Earrings

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H 2 in W 0.63 in

Antique Cut Steel Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

The earrings measure 2" long and 5/8" at their widest. Cut steel jewelry is said to have originated in Woodstock, England where it evolved from the manufacture of steel toys.

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Bracelet
Antique Cut Steel Bracelet

Antique Cut Steel Bracelet

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W 1 in Dm 2.25 in

Antique Cut Steel Bracelet

Located in Baltimore, MD

Smart looking cut steel bangle bracelet with three rondelles. Cut steel jewelry is said to have started in Woodstock, England where it evolved from the craft of constructing steel to...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Base Metal

Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings

Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings

Located in Baltimore, MD

The earrings measure 2" long and 5/8" at their widest. Cut steel jewelry is said to have originated in Woodstock, England where it evolved from the manufacture of steel toys.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Cut Steel Necklace
Antique Cut Steel Necklace

Antique Cut Steel Necklace

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W 16 in Dm 1 in

Antique Cut Steel Necklace

Located in Baltimore, MD

Cut steel jewelry is said to have started in Woodstock, England where it evolved from the craft of constructing steel toys.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Steel Toys

Antique City Hall Park Union Depot Wind Up Tin Street Trolley Car & Box c1900
Antique City Hall Park Union Depot Wind Up Tin Street Trolley Car & Box c1900

Antique City Hall Park Union Depot Wind Up Tin Street Trolley Car & Box c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique City Hall Park 175, Union Depot Wind Up Painted Pressed Steel Summer Trolley Clockwork Toy Trolley Car by the Morton E.

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Early 20th Century North American Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel, Tin

c.1920-1930 French Eureka Mfg. Boattail Fiat Pedal Car
c.1920-1930 French Eureka Mfg. Boattail Fiat Pedal Car

c.1920-1930 French Eureka Mfg. Boattail Fiat Pedal Car

Located in Highwood, IL

Fiat pedal car modeled after the boattail Fiat c.1917 and we're guessing this was made in the 20's or 30's. This toy car is a pedal car with double chain drive, coil springs on rear ...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

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

Literature: Chris Knox. Schuco Classic Tin Toys: The Collector's Guide. Krause Pubns Inc, 2003.

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1920s German Art Deco Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

1936 Ford Roadster Pedal Car
1936 Ford Roadster Pedal Car

1936 Ford Roadster Pedal Car

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H 33 in W 15 in

1936 Ford Roadster Pedal Car

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a very hard to find 1936 Steelcraft Ford V8 pedal car sedan coupe roadster. The car has a nice weathered patina with just the right look.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Steel

Circa 1900 Likely American Carousel Horse on Original Brass Holder
Circa 1900 Likely American Carousel Horse on Original Brass Holder

Circa 1900 Likely American Carousel Horse on Original Brass Holder

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1900 carousel horse on original brass holder with iron stand, likely American. Carved wood - multiple pieces typical of antique figures. Apparently original paint. Steel stirru...

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Early 1900s American Other Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

18th Century George III Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters Matthew Boulton, Pair
18th Century George III Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters Matthew Boulton, Pair

18th Century George III Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters Matthew Boulton, Pair

By Matthew Boulton

Located in London, GB

The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including, of course, silver.

Category

1780s English George III Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Pair of Old Sheffield Telescopic Candlesticks, circa 1785
Antique Pair of Old Sheffield Telescopic Candlesticks, circa 1785

Antique Pair of Old Sheffield Telescopic Candlesticks, circa 1785

By Matthew Boulton

Located in London, GB

The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including , of course, silver.

Category

Late 18th Century English Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Old Sheffield Plated Fruit Basket by Matthew Boulton 19th Century
Antique Old Sheffield Plated Fruit Basket by Matthew Boulton 19th Century

Antique Old Sheffield Plated Fruit Basket by Matthew Boulton 19th Century

Located in London, GB

The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including , of course, silver.

Category

1820s English George III Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Silver

Antique Pair George III 3-Light Candelabra Matthew Boulton, 18th Century
Antique Pair George III 3-Light Candelabra Matthew Boulton, 18th Century

Antique Pair George III 3-Light Candelabra Matthew Boulton, 18th Century

By Matthew Boulton

Located in London, GB

The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including, of course, silver.

Category

1780s English George III Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Pair 21inch George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C
Antique Pair 21inch George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C

Antique Pair 21inch George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C

Located in London, GB

The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including , of course, silver.

Category

1790s Antique Steel Toys

Materials

Silver

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Antique Steel Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique steel toys for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, all antique steel toys available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique steel toys available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique steel toys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Industrial and Victorian antique steel toys are of considerable interest. Keystone Manufacturing Company and Lionel Trains each produced beautiful antique steel toys that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Steel Toys?

Prices for antique steel toys start at $117 and top out at $16,668 with the average selling for $1,250.