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Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895

By Kobe Toys

Located in Incline Village, NV

Nakamura, who worked there during this period, is recognized as portraying this characterization of the African-American. These toys are quite rare since they were never produced for...

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1890s Japanese Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Ebony

Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy;  Germany, Circa 1895
Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy;  Germany, Circa 1895

Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy; Germany, Circa 1895

Located in Incline Village, NV

Vintage and rare "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy by unknown German manufacturer; circa 1895; contemporaneous with early Schoenhut toys, it depicts a "Well Dressed Man With A Bow Tie" (my d...

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1890s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Composition

Fine Quality Antique French Toy "Dancing Couple", circa 1880, Rare
Fine Quality Antique French Toy "Dancing Couple", circa 1880, Rare

Fine Quality Antique French Toy "Dancing Couple", circa 1880, Rare

Located in Incline Village, NV

Dimensions: 11 1/2" high x 5" wide x 4" deep The clothing and condition of the toy is in an excellent state of preservation and is completely original; a truly charming and exceptio...

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1880s American Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Metal

Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920
Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920

Vintage French Toy "Les Acrobates", circa 1920

By G. Doloy

Located in Incline Village, NV

Rare 100 year old French toy in it's original box depicting two acrobats attached to a wire frame with brown barrel weights, cascading down a green metal ladder.

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1920s French Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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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. This charming and unique toy portrays a Ja...

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1910s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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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

Being offered is a very rare German Penny Toy from the 1920’s, manufactured by the well known, and quality toy maker. the “Kellerman Company”.

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1920s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Tin

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater
Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

Rare 19th Century Automaton Theater

Located in Madrid, ES

This important and rare automaton theater dates from the late 19th century and features both its original mechanical system and later electrical modifications. Materials: Constructe...

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1890s Rare Antique Toys

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Fruitwood

Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany
Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany

Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite Biedermeier porcelain bathing doll, dating back to around 1820, is a fascinating piece of early toy history. During the 19th century, these dolls were used as floating...

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1820s German Biedermeier Rare Antique Toys

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Porcelain

Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany
Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany

Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite Biedermeier porcelain bathing doll, dating back to around 1820, is a fascinating piece of early toy history. During the 19th century, these dolls were used as floating...

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1820s German Biedermeier Rare Antique Toys

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Porcelain

Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany
Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany

Rare Biedermeier Bathing Doll, Porcelain, c. 1820, Germany

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite Biedermeier porcelain bathing doll, dating back to around 1820, is a fascinating piece of early toy history. During the 19th century, these dolls were used as floating...

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1820s German Biedermeier Rare Antique Toys

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Porcelain

Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900
Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900

Rare Bamboo & Rattan Doll's Bedroom, Playhouse, ca.1900

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This charming and rare French doll's bedroom playhouse, dating from around 1900, is a delightful example of antique bamboo, rattan, and wicker craftsmanship.

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Early 1900s French Napoleon III Rare Antique Toys

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Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress
Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress

Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress

Located in Hamburg, DE

This rare, antique Neapolitan nativity figure from the 18th century represents a woman in traditional dress with a distinctive head covering, a vivid example of the skill and cultura...

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1780s Baroque Rare Antique Toys

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Textile, Glass, Wood

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Rare Antique Grulich Nativity Figure — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant nativity figure originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Grulic...

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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Rare Antique Grulich Nativity Figure — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant nativity figure originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Grulic...

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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Rare Antique Grulich Nativity Figure — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant nativity figure originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Grulic...

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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Beautiful Rare Antique Grulich Nativity Figure — Late 19th Century This rare and culturally significant nativity figure originates from the historic Králiky region (formerly Grulic...

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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s
Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s

Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Rare Antique Chicken Rocking Toy, Germany ca. 1920s A rare antique children's swing toy carved from wood in the shape of a chicken.

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1920s German Other Rare Antique Toys

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Metal

Toy Carriage with Coachman and Horse. Rare Danish Antique
Toy Carriage with Coachman and Horse. Rare Danish Antique

Toy Carriage with Coachman and Horse. Rare Danish Antique

Located in Kastrup, DK

Charming and well-preserved antique toy in the form of a cart with coachman and horse, crafted from wood with detailed craftsmanship. The cart is painted black with fine red accents...

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Late 19th Century Danish Other Rare Antique Toys

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Metal

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C
Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large sized (11" height) Indian temple toy, Camel with rider. Very rare to find a toy of this size.

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Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Rare Antique Toys

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Bronze

Toy construction kit S.F. Fischer "Der praktische Wagenbauer" Germany, ca 1910
Toy construction kit S.F. Fischer "Der praktische Wagenbauer" Germany, ca 1910

Toy construction kit S.F. Fischer "Der praktische Wagenbauer" Germany, ca 1910

Located in Delft, NL

Fischer "Der praktische Wagenbauer" is a rare, vintage German pine wood toy construction kit (Baukasten) produced around 1910 to 1925.

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Early 20th Century German Rare Antique Toys

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Pine

Rare American Folk Art Painted Carved Giraffe Sculpture, Pennsylvania ca. 1850
Rare American Folk Art Painted Carved Giraffe Sculpture, Pennsylvania ca. 1850

Rare American Folk Art Painted Carved Giraffe Sculpture, Pennsylvania ca. 1850

Located in Shippensburg, PA

VERY RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROMED WOOD GIRAFFE PULL TOY Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1850-80 36 5/8" H x 10 1/4" D x 12 1/2" W A rare American folk art pull-toy in the stylized form...

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19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Coalport Porcelain Novelty Watering Can 19th Century
Coalport Porcelain Novelty Watering Can 19th Century

Coalport Porcelain Novelty Watering Can 19th Century

By Coalport Porcelain

Located in CA, CA

19th-century Coalport porcelain novelty watering cans are rare, highly collectible miniature or toy items often featuring ornate, hand-painted floral decorations and applied, encrust...

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1840s Rare Antique Toys

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Porcelain

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Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy
Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy

Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy

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H 13 in W 15 in D 5.5 in

Antique German Wooden Cow Pull-Toy

Located in Geneva, IL

Rare antique German wooden cow toy on platform with wheels, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century German Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Rare French Antique Toy Horse, circa 1880
Rare French Antique Toy Horse, circa 1880

Rare French Antique Toy Horse, circa 1880

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H 14.5 in W 15 in D 5 in

Rare French Antique Toy Horse, circa 1880

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Rare French Antique Toy Horse, made with natural horse hair and hide.

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19th Century French Rare Antique Toys

Rare Handmade Halabala Model Toy Set by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s
Rare Handmade Halabala Model Toy Set by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s

Rare Handmade Halabala Model Toy Set by Jindrich Halabala for Up Zavody, 1930s

By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala

Located in Zohor, SK

Limited edition produced as a toy model set by UP Zavody a furniture factory.

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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Rare Antique Toys

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Metal

Rare Horse in Metal with a Folding System, France, 19th Century
Rare Horse in Metal with a Folding System, France, 19th Century

Rare Horse in Metal with a Folding System, France, 19th Century

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H 33.47 in W 30.71 in D 7.09 in

Rare Horse in Metal with a Folding System, France, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Rare horse in metal with a folding system, beautiful patina, child toy with articulated legs, France, 19th century Dimensions: L 78 x W 18 x H 85 cm.

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19th Century French Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Metal

1873 French Children's Toy Lottery Game Wheel of Fortune Table Antique Toy
1873 French Children's Toy Lottery Game Wheel of Fortune Table Antique Toy

1873 French Children's Toy Lottery Game Wheel of Fortune Table Antique Toy

Located in London, GB

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.

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1870s French Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Thonet Bent Beechwood Doll Furniture, circa 1875, Rare and Important
Thonet Bent Beechwood Doll Furniture, circa 1875, Rare and Important

Thonet Bent Beechwood Doll Furniture, circa 1875, Rare and Important

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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1870s Austrian Art Nouveau Rare Antique Toys

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Cane, Beech, Bentwood

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.

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19th Century French Romantic Rare Antique Toys

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Brass, Steel

Beautiful Antique Staffordshire pottery Child's Dinner Service Toy's Set. 1880's
Beautiful Antique Staffordshire pottery Child's Dinner Service Toy's Set. 1880's

Beautiful Antique Staffordshire pottery Child's Dinner Service Toy's Set. 1880's

By Staffordshire

Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL

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...

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1880s English Romantic Rare Antique Toys

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Earthenware, Pottery

French Wind Up Automobile Penny Toy, circa 1900-1910
French Wind Up Automobile Penny Toy, circa 1900-1910

French Wind Up Automobile Penny Toy, circa 1900-1910

Located in Incline Village, NV

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

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Early 1900s French Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Tin

19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy
19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy

19th Century Articulated Pull Along Dog Toy

Located in London, GB

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.

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1880s British Early Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Pine

19th Century English pull along child’s toy
19th Century English pull along child’s toy

19th Century English pull along child’s toy

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century British Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Cowhide

"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

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.

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19th Century German Victorian Rare Antique Toys

Goat Drawn Lady Driver American Toy by Harris Toy Company, circa 1903
Goat Drawn Lady Driver American Toy by Harris Toy Company, circa 1903

Goat Drawn Lady Driver American Toy by Harris Toy Company, circa 1903

By Harris Toy Company

Located in Incline Village, NV

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,...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Iron

"Monkey on Drum Training a Dog" Tin Toy, circa 1885
"Monkey on Drum Training a Dog" Tin Toy, circa 1885

"Monkey on Drum Training a Dog" Tin Toy, circa 1885

Located in Incline Village, NV

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

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Tin

Rare Bone China/Ceramic Victorian Articulated Child Jester Doll
Rare Bone China/Ceramic Victorian Articulated Child Jester Doll

Rare Bone China/Ceramic Victorian Articulated Child Jester Doll

Located in London, GB

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...

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Early 1900s French Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Ceramic

Victorian Toy Stable
Victorian Toy Stable

Victorian Toy Stable

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H 51.5 in W 25 in D 19.5 in

Victorian Toy Stable

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

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.

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Early 1900s English Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Pine

Rare Iron Toy Horse Tri-Cycle
Rare Iron Toy Horse Tri-Cycle

Rare Iron Toy Horse Tri-Cycle

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H 36 in W 42 in D 23 in

Rare Iron Toy Horse Tri-Cycle

Located in Culver City, CA

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

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19th Century French Rare Antique Toys

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Iron

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

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

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1920s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Tin

An extremely rare Charles II "Toy" Drinking Beaker
An extremely rare Charles II "Toy" Drinking Beaker

An extremely rare Charles II "Toy" Drinking Beaker

Located in London, GB

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,...

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1680s English Rare Antique Toys

Rare American Gothum Trike-Shot Pinball
Rare American Gothum Trike-Shot Pinball

Rare American Gothum Trike-Shot Pinball

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H 1.19 in W 13.39 in D 24.02 in

Rare American Gothum Trike-Shot Pinball

Located in Hook, Hampshire

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...

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19th Century European Rare Antique Toys

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Metal

19th Century French Rare Museum Puppet Doll
19th Century French Rare Museum Puppet Doll

19th Century French Rare Museum Puppet Doll

Located in London, GB

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...

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1850s French Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Fabric

Rare 19th Century Oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark
Rare 19th Century Oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark

Rare 19th Century Oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark

Located in London, GB

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...

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1880s German Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Pine

Rare 19th century oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark
Rare 19th century oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark

Rare 19th century oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark

Located in London, GB

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...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Felt, Faux Fur, Plaster, Wood, Pine, Paper

19thc Original Painted Rare  Redware Rooster Bank
19thc Original Painted Rare  Redware Rooster Bank

19thc Original Painted Rare Redware Rooster Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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19th Century American Rare Antique Toys

Rare 19thc Painted Table  Top Abacus  On Feet
Rare 19thc Painted Table  Top Abacus  On Feet

Rare 19thc Painted Table Top Abacus On Feet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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19th Century American Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection
Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection

Rare Early 20th Century Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty German Circus Collection

Located in London, GB

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...

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1910s German Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Cotton, Faux Fur, Wood

19th C. Rare Signed Humpty Dumpty Cast Iron Bank
19th C. Rare Signed Humpty Dumpty Cast Iron Bank

19th C. Rare Signed Humpty Dumpty Cast Iron Bank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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19th Century American Rare Antique Toys

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Iron

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

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

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1880s French Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Rare and Early 20th Century Original Litho Cloth Aunt Jemima & Mose & Wade Dolls
Rare and Early 20th Century Original Litho Cloth Aunt Jemima & Mose & Wade Dolls

Rare and Early 20th Century Original Litho Cloth Aunt Jemima & Mose & Wade Dolls

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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.

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19th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Cotton

A Large Painted Gustavian Toy Horse
A Large Painted Gustavian Toy Horse

A Large Painted Gustavian Toy Horse

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H 30.25 in W 32.75 in D 7.25 in

A Large Painted Gustavian Toy Horse

Located in Washington, DC

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

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Toys

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Wood, Paint

Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Articulated Figure
Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Articulated Figure

Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Articulated Figure

Located in London, GB

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...

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19th Century French Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Bone

"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890
"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890

"Eiffel Tower" Cast Iron Still Bank, Rare Variation, circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

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...

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19th Century British Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Iron

Large Oversized Cast Iron "Hook and Ladder" by Dent 'Rare', American, Circa 1905
Large Oversized Cast Iron "Hook and Ladder" by Dent 'Rare', American, Circa 1905

Large Oversized Cast Iron "Hook and Ladder" by Dent 'Rare', American, Circa 1905

Located in Incline Village, NV

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...

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Early 1900s American Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Iron

Rare Pair of 19th Century English Papier Mache Handmade Jack in the Box Dolls
Rare Pair of 19th Century English Papier Mache Handmade Jack in the Box Dolls

Rare Pair of 19th Century English Papier Mache Handmade Jack in the Box Dolls

Located in London, GB

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.

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1880s British Victorian Rare Antique Toys

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Paper

Super Rare 1930s Three Little Pigs Wood Case Radio by Hudson-Ross, Inc.
Super Rare 1930s Three Little Pigs Wood Case Radio by Hudson-Ross, Inc.

Super Rare 1930s Three Little Pigs Wood Case Radio by Hudson-Ross, Inc.

Located in Peekskill, NY

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...

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Early 20th Century American Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

Rare Doulton Lambeth Toys Pattern Art Pottery Vase by Miss Felton
Rare Doulton Lambeth Toys Pattern Art Pottery Vase by Miss Felton

Rare Doulton Lambeth Toys Pattern Art Pottery Vase by Miss Felton

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

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

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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Rare Antique Toys

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Stoneware

Rare Set of World War I Antique Toys Military Soldiers 87 Mixed Pieces Rare Find
Rare Set of World War I Antique Toys Military Soldiers 87 Mixed Pieces Rare Find

Rare Set of World War I Antique Toys Military Soldiers 87 Mixed Pieces Rare Find

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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...

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1910s British Edwardian Rare Antique Toys

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Lead

Rare Set of World War i Antique Toys Military Soldiers 52 Mixed Pieces Rare Find
Rare Set of World War i Antique Toys Military Soldiers 52 Mixed Pieces Rare Find

Rare Set of World War i Antique Toys Military Soldiers 52 Mixed Pieces Rare Find

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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 ...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Rare Antique Toys

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Lead

Rare George I Miniature or Toy Drinking Tankard Made by John Albright
Rare George I Miniature or Toy Drinking Tankard Made by John Albright

Rare George I Miniature or Toy Drinking Tankard Made by John Albright

Located in London, GB

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...

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1720s English Rare Antique Toys

Lead Toy Cricket Figures
Lead Toy Cricket Figures

Lead Toy Cricket Figures

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H 1.58 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Lead Toy Cricket Figures

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

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

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1920s English Rare Antique Toys

German Football Toy Game from the 30s
German Football Toy Game from the 30s

German Football Toy Game from the 30s

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H 92 in W 112 in D 54 in

German Football Toy Game from the 30s

By Viking Germany

Located in Madrid, ES

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

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Early 20th Century German Modern Rare Antique Toys

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Wood

c.1900 Antique English Horse Pull Toy
c.1900 Antique English Horse Pull Toy

c.1900 Antique English Horse Pull Toy

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H 29.75 in W 33 in D 13.5 in

c.1900 Antique English Horse Pull Toy

Located in Highwood, IL

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.

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Early 20th Century English Rare Antique Toys

French Art Nouveau Cone Game with Wooden Skittles in the Form of Bottles
French Art Nouveau Cone Game with Wooden Skittles in the Form of Bottles

French Art Nouveau Cone Game with Wooden Skittles in the Form of Bottles

Located in Hamburg, DE

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.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Toys

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Wire

"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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Early 1900s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Tin

“Spiral See Saw” Toy, circa 1880, Very Rare
“Spiral See Saw” Toy, circa 1880, Very Rare

“Spiral See Saw” Toy, circa 1880, Very Rare

Located in Incline Village, NV

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.

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1880s American Victorian Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Porcelain

"Red Streak" Racing Car by Buffalo Toy Company, circa 1928
"Red Streak" Racing Car by Buffalo Toy Company, circa 1928

"Red Streak" Racing Car by Buffalo Toy Company, circa 1928

By Buffalo Toy & Tool Works 1

Located in Incline Village, NV

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...

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1920s American Art Deco Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Metal

Toy 19th Century Jack-In the Box, German
Toy 19th Century Jack-In the Box, German

Toy 19th Century Jack-In the Box, German

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H 5.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Toy 19th Century Jack-In the Box, German

Located in Incline Village, NV

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.

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1890s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

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Composition

"Old Woman In The Shoe"  Pull Toy  Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890
"Old Woman In The Shoe"  Pull Toy  Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890

"Old Woman In The Shoe" Pull Toy Manufactured by Ive's, circa 1890

By Ive's Corporation

Located in Incline Village, NV

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.

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19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Iron

"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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Early 1900s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Tin

Clockwork "Walking Rabbit with Basket", circa 1890
Clockwork "Walking Rabbit with Basket", circa 1890

Clockwork "Walking Rabbit with Basket", circa 1890

Located in Incline Village, NV

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...

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1890s French Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Lead

Rare Lionel "Standard" Bild-a-Loco Four-Piece Train, Art Deco
Rare Lionel "Standard" Bild-a-Loco Four-Piece Train, Art Deco

Rare Lionel "Standard" Bild-a-Loco Four-Piece Train, Art Deco

By Lionel Trains

Located in Buffalo, NY

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 ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Antique Miniature Stoof Delftware Dutch Piece for a Doll House Rare, 18th Cen
Antique Miniature Stoof Delftware Dutch Piece for a Doll House Rare, 18th Cen

Antique Miniature Stoof Delftware Dutch Piece for a Doll House Rare, 18th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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18th Century European Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of 24 Antique Sand Pails
Collection of 24 Antique Sand Pails

Collection of 24 Antique Sand Pails

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H 38 in W 40 in D 8 in

Collection of 24 Antique Sand Pails

By Walt Disney

Located in Peekskill, NY

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

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Early 20th Century American Other Rare Antique Toys

Beautiful Old Bronze Horse Pair Temple Toys Collected in Mumbai
Beautiful Old Bronze Horse Pair Temple Toys Collected in Mumbai

Beautiful Old Bronze Horse Pair Temple Toys Collected in Mumbai

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Early 20th Century Indian Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Bronze

Fine Antique Bronze Horse & Rider with Fine Details, Collected Mumbai 1960s
Fine Antique Bronze Horse & Rider with Fine Details, Collected Mumbai 1960s

Fine Antique Bronze Horse & Rider with Fine Details, Collected Mumbai 1960s

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Early 20th Century Indian Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Toy Paper House Village, Lithograph Paper
Rare Antique Toy Paper House Village, Lithograph Paper

Rare Antique Toy Paper House Village, Lithograph Paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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19th Century Dutch Victorian Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Paper

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Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

$1,600

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Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...

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1950s American Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Canvas

Lot of Deer, Rabbit & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s
Lot of Deer, Rabbit & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1900s

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Located in Nuernberg, DE

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...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Composition

Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints
Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints

Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Foil

Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan
Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan

Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...

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1960s Japanese Industrial Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German
Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German

Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German

$1,650 / set

H 10 in W 18 in D 6 in

Early 20th Century Toy Noah's Ark, German

Located in Incline Village, NV

Toy Noah’s Arks for children to play with were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and Germany was very prolific in their production. This particular ark is all ori...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Wood

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. Original key not included. Made by the famous ...

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Mid-20th Century American Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925
Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925

Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925

By STRAUSS

Located in Incline Village, NV

Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa 1925; is quite a large and substantial toy resembling very closely, buses of that era...

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1920s American Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Tin

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...

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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Wood

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971
1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

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1970s Italian Space Age Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Fiberglass

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll

By Lewis Carroll

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

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...

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1950s English Victorian Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Leather, Paper

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

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...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

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...

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Stained Glass

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.. The action portrays a mama ...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Tin

'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA
'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA

'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA

$7,500

H 14 in W 69 in D 4.75 in

'COME ON IN' Neon Sign , 1990s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Custom neon sign with aluminum channel cut letters. COME ON IN, lights up with green neon gas. Just under 6 feet long. Welcoming sign and fun piece of art. Glass in great condition....

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1990s American Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Aluminum

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands

By H.Pander & Zonen

Located in Delft, NL

A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Rare Antique Toys

Materials

Fabric, Palmwood

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There is a range of rare antique toys for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct rare antique toys — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. Rare antique toys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of rare antique toys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Art Nouveau rare antique toys are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made rare antique toys over the years, but those made by Arthur Quisto, Dent Hardware Company and Doulton Lambeth are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Rare antique toys can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,727, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

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