Rare Antique Toys

On top there is a brass bell which tinkle when the wheel is spinning. A very rare antique toy in this beautiful condition for its age.

This is a rare set of doll furniture made by Thonet, the master of bentwood furniture and creator of the iconic bentwood chairs that altered the direction of furniture design. We est...

A rare French toy piano. It is restored keeping the original parts, is tunable and playable.

Amazing Antique Staffordshire child's dinner service toy set, Rare, circa 1880-1900 This is the most exquisite and beautiful mini Staffordshire pottery toy's child dinner service se...

It is a very rare toy that I have never before seen.

Glass eyes and red wooden wheels give this rare toy a wonderful quirky and decorative look, when pulled along the dog wiggles from side to side, a real bit of fun.

Wear and tear in all the tight places this rare toy would have been owned by a child from the higher classes.

The condition for this rare toy is outstanding and very nearly mint. This toy is often found beat up, missing parts, bent, in poor paint or even worse, repainted.

Cast iron turn of the century American toy, this rare and hard to find version with a double goat drawn buckboard and lady driver, was manufactured by the Harris Toy Company, Toledo,...

This is a rare toy that I have never seen before. It is hand-painted and in completely all original excellent condition.

Unsure of its origin but likely European due to its moustache and dress. This time is rare because of its condition and form a great addition to any curio cabinet or rare toy collect...

A rare Victorian toy stable; well made with shiplap boarded sides, attractive shaped facias and roof ridge, tongue and groove flooring and impressive A-frames supporting a glass roof.

Toy horse tri-cycle iron head/decoration, rare, incredible form.

There is a Marx, American made counterpart toy that was copied from this toy which is not nearly as rare or desirable.

The base displays an engraved set of initials and the stamped maker's mark. Most toys and miniatures were made in England by David Clayton at the beginning of the Eighteenth century,...

Rare American Gothum Trike-shot pinball Rare American Gothum Trike-shot pinball. Made in America by Bagatelle in the early 19th Century. It has amazing graphics still with vibrant c...

This example has a linen body and filler with straw. A wonderful rare example in overall very good condition as shown in the photo’s provided, a true one-off example that in all fair...

All hand painted detail across both the ark and animals. Rare due to its size this artifact would typically have be played by children as a special treat on Sundays as these toys are...

All hand painted detail across both the ark and animals. Rare due to its size this artefact would typically have be played by children as a special treat on Sundays as these toys are...

FANTASTIC AND FOLKY REDWARE ORIGINAL PAINTED BANK.THIS UNUSUAL BANK HAS NO REMOVEABLE PLACE TO REMOVE COINS ONCE FILLED.THEY WOULD BREAK THE BANK IN THE 19THC TO REMOVE THE COINS AND...

FANTASTIC 19THC ORIGINAL PAINTED TABLE TOP ABACUS .THESE WONDERFUL ORIGINAL PAINTED BALLS WERE USED FOR DOING ARITHMETIC FOR CHILDREN. THIS IS A LARGE SIZE FOR TABLE TOP OR ON A SC...

Rare Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus Collection We are proud to offer a wonderful collection of early 20th Century Schoenhut German Humpty Dumpty toy collection, handmade from various...

RARE SIGNED HUMPTY DUMPTY CAST IRON BANK W/ORIGINAL PAINTED SURFACE. MISSING INSIDE BOTTOM PLATE

This item is rare due to its fully working condition, large size and overall condition.

Rare and early 20th century cotton litho printed fabric Aunt Jemima doll and her husband uncle Mose and the son Wade. Sold as a three-piece set. The conditions are very good.

A Very Rare Large Painted Gustavian Toy Horse. Exceptional quality of craftsmanship.

This is why the toy is so rare today; and almost impossible to find in original condition.

Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Articulated Figure One of the rarest examples we have been fortunate enough to uncover. Made from mutton bone and hand carved with some delightful...

This is the very rare (taller) version of "Eiffel Tower" still bank, listed on page 112 in Andy Moore's "The Penny Bank Book" as an "F" rated bank, whic...

Over the years the cast iron figures and detachable ladders would typically have become separated from the toy. This "Hook and Ladder" by the Dent Hardware Company, Fullerton, Pennsy...

Rare pair of 19th century Jack in the box dolls We are proud to offer a very rare pair of original 19th century pair of Papier Mache, lace and linen clothed jack in the box dolls.

If you are a collector then you already know how rare this children's character radio is. I've been collecting radios for over 40 years and have only seen them in pictures. They came...

It is perfectly suited for rustic interiors, workshops, libraries, design studios, or spaces dedicated to woodworking and traditional craftsmanship, where it serves as both a convers...

A rare Doulton Lambeth unusual flared rim pot or vase of cylindrical shape decorated in the Toys pattern and dating from 1905.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of antique world war I toy soldiers 87 pieces including five casualties A good looking and well made set in lovely vintage play...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of antique world war I toy soldiers 52 pieces in total A good looking and well made set in lovely vintage played with condition ...

The Tankard is an exact miniature of the full sized examples and stands on a circular reeded ring foot. The bell shaped main body is of plain design with a reeded applied girdle arou...

Lead Cricket Toy Figures. An unusual and very rare set of lead toy figures of cricket players.

"German Football Toy Game From The 30s" German 30's mechanical football toy game very rare cafe bar pub.

Awesome antique English horse pull toy. This wonderful rare horse has a wooden frame with straw padded burlap covered in a genuine hide with a real horse tail.

This old handmade wooden skittles game comes from France from circa 1900 and is a rare old toy. The toy set consists of 9 skittles, 1 ball and 1 carrying frame.

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.

Highly unusual and very rare toy, possibly American as per the maple wood bases; a wood and tree most indigenous to and used extensively in America.

It works fine. This toy is very rare in this condition. Although it does turn up now and then in used and fair shape; it is typically missing parts, whether it be the driver, a wh...

This rare black themed toy Jack-in-The-Box, circa 1890, is in all original hand paint and condition with no restoration or touch up.

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

Rare American pull toy made in 1890 by the Ive's Corporation entitled "Old Woman in The Shoe", based on the English nursery rhyme whose genesis dates back to 1794.

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

This rare walking rabbit clockwork toy was manufactured in circa 1890 and is probably of French manufacture, due to the lead feet, which was typical of French toy makers in that peri...

Four-Piece Train Set made by Lionel..Standard Gauge,, from the BILD-A-LOCO line.. Late 1920s..early 1930s.. Super Art Deco Design,,truely sculpture more then toy,Set contains engine ...

Unusual Miniature Stoof, Delftware Dutch Piece For a Doll House. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Color: Blue & White Region of Origin: Europe Period: 18th cent...

There are 24 different tin litho toys including nine rare and early Disney examples.

In a more modern context they might serve as toy like sculptures. Rare survivors. Patina and remnant original paint from appropriate age.

In a more modern context they might serve as toy like sculptures. Rare survivor. Dark old original patina from appropriate age.

This extremely rare paper village contains 25 paper buildings ranging in size from 6" long x 8.25" deep x 10" high to 1.25" long x 1.5" deep x 2.25" high. The colors are bright and v...

Raised on a Platform Base and Original Wheels Carved Block Constructed Painted Wood and Cast Iron

Early 20th century aunt sally english fairground game. We share what we love, and we love this oversized early 20th Century example of a carved wood Fairground Aunt Sally knock do...

Early 20th Century English Ventriloquist Dummy An unusual example of a hand-crafted early 20th Century English ventriloquist dummy. With tailored made velour outfit with pearl but...

"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...

Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure A folk art / primitive hand-crafted fairground knock down game figure. Constructed from pine and metal, hand painte...

Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. The dolls have a simple trunk as a body and an enlarged head. One characteristic of Kokeshi dolls is their lack o...

A pair of Antique Japanese Kimekomi Dolls, dated from the late Meiji to the early Taisho period. Both are in the good condition with some lost of outer fabric. Two cuties made by the...

A ceramic figurine of a courting couple. This Victorian piece is created from a crisp white ceramic and features a man and woman perched upon a tree log. They lean into one another a...

Antique 5 Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Dolls) standing on 5 lacquer stand, finely carved details and painted features, featuring white gofun finish, glass eyes and traditional cloth...

Antique German set of 14 Putz stick-legged Deers, Bunny Rabbits, Fox and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene or paradise yard garden figures. As...

KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...

Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [together with] Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There. London: Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 1959, 1955. Illustrated by J...

This American cast iron bank known as "Organ Bank" (Cat and Dog), was manufactured by Kyser & Rex Company, Frankford, Pennsylvania in 1882. It conforms exactly to the patent pape...

Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...

A large collection of late Victorian shell specimens, the majority housed in its pine box with each specimen having its period card sleeve, the remainder displayed in glazed blue car...

Vintage 'SPACE MISSION' pinball machine from 1976. 4 players can play. Made by Williams Electronics. In excellent working condition, recently restored. Great visuals and sounds. Extr...

A beautiful grocery shop room box, painted and stained wood with lithographed wall and floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, some drawers on rear wall with metal handles a...

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century Five cats, 4 of which are filled with straw. Two Tom-cats (1, the smallest is right hind leg defective) Black with arched back. 17 ...

Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910. Whimsical double sid...