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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

Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, ...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Iron

"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

It was manufactured by the iconic German toy maker Ernest Paul Lehman who was recognized as one of the finest makers of children's toys from 1885 through World War II; shipping and m...

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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

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"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

Certainly reminiscent of late 19th century hand made and hand-painted tin toys of the period, the whimsical dog and monkey theme is most certainly circa 1885, and the detail would le...

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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Toys

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Tin

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

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Iron

Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903
Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903

Antique German Toy "Halloh" Boy On Motorcycle By Ernest P. Lehman. Patented 1903

By E.P. Lehman Co.

Located in Incline Village, NV

Highly sought after vintage German tin toy, and catalogued by the Ernest P. Lehman company as EPL#683 and marked accordingly on the body of the motorcycle along with copious other ma...

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Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Large Size Set of '7' Victorian Lithographed Alphabet Blocks, circa 1885
Large Size Set of '7' Victorian Lithographed Alphabet Blocks, circa 1885

Large Size Set of '7' Victorian Lithographed Alphabet Blocks, circa 1885

Located in Incline Village, NV

This is a large size set of colorful Victorian blocks which you just don't see anymore and are difficult to find. Considered an early learning device, these 19th century alphabet blo...

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Antique 1880s American Victorian Toys

Materials

Wood

19th Century Puzzle Blocks, circa 1885
19th Century Puzzle Blocks, circa 1885

19th Century Puzzle Blocks, circa 1885

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H 14 in W 11 in D 2.5 in

19th Century Puzzle Blocks, circa 1885

Located in Incline Village, NV

Early German late 19th century puzzle blocks, consisting of six different puzzles, with six different scenes, conforming to six different pictures (see images). The cover represents ...

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Antique 1880s German Victorian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paper, Wood

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Time Zone Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA
Time Zone Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA

Time Zone Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA

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H 69.5 in W 26 in D 56 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s

$501

H 7.29 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s

Located in Roma, IT

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19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871
19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871

19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century Cast Iron Race Horse Bank by J & E Stevens Co. 1871 USA, Circa 1871 This rare 19th-century cast iron Race Horse bank by J & E Stevens Co., patented on August 15, 1871, ...

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Antique 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.
Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.

Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.

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H 12 in W 7 in D 6 in

Vintage Papier Mache Rocking Toy Clown Figure. 1920's.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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 ...

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Vintage 1920s German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paper

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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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

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Stained Glass

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...

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Antique 1880s American American Classical Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank
Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Book Of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Horse Kicking Boy Bank. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 9.75" W x 3.75" D.

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Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
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$8,500

H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

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Wood

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

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

$165

H 2.38 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

"Magic Mouse" Mechanical Bank, Japan, circa 1964

Located in Incline Village, NV

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Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist
Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist

$396

H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 3.55 in

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Motorcyclist

Located in Roma, IT

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1920s Boxing Tin Wind-up "KNOCK-OUT" PRIZE FIGHTERS. Ferdinand Strauss / Marks
1920s Boxing Tin Wind-up "KNOCK-OUT" PRIZE FIGHTERS. Ferdinand Strauss / Marks

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By Marx Toy Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

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Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s
Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s

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Located in Roma, IT

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Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy "BoBo The Clown". German, Circa 1927
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Located in Incline Village, NV

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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

This is a later (1950's), albeit often overlooked and important mechanical bank that is quite rare, and highly sought after by collectors. Iconic bank collector F.H. Griffith wrote a...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Toys

Materials

Tin

"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

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Aluminum, Iron, Tin

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Toys 1885 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic toys 1885 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and fabric, every toys 1885 was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a toys 1885 — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A toys 1885 made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Crown Derby, E.P. Lehman Co. and Maison Giroux each produced at least one beautiful toys 1885 that is worth considering.

Finding the Right Toys-dolls for You

Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike.

Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.

With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.

Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.

Mid-century modern toys and dolls are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.

Explore a unique collection of antique, new and vintage toys and dolls as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.

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