Tinplate Toy

This vintage 1950 miniature tank is a classic example of French craftsmanship, made by Brev S.G.D.G. The toy is constructed from tinplate and, despite its age, remains in good condit...

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

A particularly rare German clockwork tinplate toy, this “Cat with Two Mice" is much sought after by collectors today, both because of it’s incredible unique action and it’s scarcity....

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 ...

This crane has often been played with and we totally understand that. And the attractiveness of this toy still has not faded away. Part of its charm is the crane driver in his clear...

Perhaps the wildest action of all the Lehman toys, said to resemble Ernest Paul Lehman's temperament (founder of the company), "Balky Mule" was first manufactured in 1897 in Berlin (...

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

A very rare lithographed, clockwork-powered Art Deco tinplate toy hydroplane, a rare surviving example of quality and interest in superb and unrestored condition complete with origin...

A highly important and UNIQUE, prototype electric-powered Alfa Romeo P2 tinplate toy by CIJ (Compagnie Industrielle du Jouet) with hand-held control connected via the rear filler-cap...

A group of exceptionally rare Alfa-Romeo P2 tinplate toys by CIJ (Compagnie Internationale Jouets), Paris, liveried in the racing colours of different European countries, in this ins...

Untouched since it was first made in 1928, this original CIJ tinplate toy model was one of the most expensive toys on the market in the late 1920s.

A scarce large size, tin-plate toy of an Alfa Romeo P2 of second series, made by CIJ (Compagnie Industrielle du Jouet) France, circa late 1932. Finished in green, and numbered 2 in ...

Ferrari Tipo 500/F2 A particularly Fine and mint-condition example of the large scale cast alloy toy made by Toschi of Milan, circa 1952. Complete with correct original wheels, st...

An incredibly rare tinplate toy by Johann Distler, with highly unusual, hammered bronze finish, almost resembling galuchat (shagreen) with driver in traditional driving attire, litho...

A mint and boxed example of the tinplate Bugatti racing-car clockwork toy made by Paya of Madrid in limited edition in 1985, a precise replica of the 1925 model made in the same fact...

There is a natural patina to the tinplate which is to be expected with a toy of this age.

A rare clockwork lithographed tinplate motorcycle with rider in a tan jacket and checked red and white trousers, bearing registration mark ‘0158’ and with realistic lithographed ‘tre...

A charming wind-up toy motorcycle, made in the 1930s of tinplate lithographed in red, yellow, blue and white.

Vintage Schmid Walt Disney jointed Pinocchio music box that plays The Entertainer / Made in Japan circa 1990s Dimensions when sitting: height 6 inches, depth 4 inches, width 5.5 inch...

Small French white terracotta Majolica rabbit Bavent, circa 1890. (Normandy). Measures: Length / 8 inches, height / 6 inches.

A fun bright orange red fire engine toy car having ladders and a bell on the front. Distressed and charming.

Vintage wind-up motorcycle tin toy by Marx Toy Company, circa late 1930s. This rare piece is in good vintage working condition with good lithography and minimal rust; it measures 8....

This 1940's "Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from World War II and the preponderance of patriotism...

Decorative XX century inkwell or box representing a silver plated hare.

Lovely toy clown A bell rings when it rocks Hand painted papier mache. Marked " foreign ". Most likely by Schoenhut, Germany Good condition / condition commensurate with the age ...

19th Century Tole Organ Grinder with Monkey Clock Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.