Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Ko Verzuu for Ado, Mid-Century Modern, Wood Car Construction Netherlands Toy
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1950.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
Blue trailer with
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 2.96 in W 9.45 in D 8.08 in
Three Matchbox Toy Construction Machines by Lesney, England, 1960-70s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Three matchbox construction machine toys; Scammel Heavy Wreck Truck, K12 Hercules Mobile Crane
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Antique Meccano Brass Display Toy Car
Located in Miami, FL
Great collectible. Meccano, this great system of construction, born at the beginning of the 20th
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20th Century English Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Large Pressed Steel Soviet Crane Truck Toy ZIS 150, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 1960s Pressed Steel - Tin Plate Soviet Toy Truck.
A Toy Crane Truck - Construction
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Steel
Ado Ko Verzuu Puzzel Box Model 259 Holland 1939
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
piece. Toys by Ado are being highly collected at the moment, even more than ever cause this is very
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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Plywood
Vintage Book of Knowledge Butting Buffalo Cast Iron Mechanical Bank 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Butting Buffalo mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category
20th Century American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 5.5 in W 7.75 in D 2.75 in
Rare Pedal Car Made by Pines, Italy, circa 1964
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pedal car, metal and fiberglass construction. Well used but oozes plenty of charm, honest and
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Fiberglass
1950s Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 1950s Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter, a whimsical
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 20th Century Central European Metal and Wooden Scooter, a
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20th Century European Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Memphis Floor Lamp by Hans Von Klier for Bilumen, circa 1980
By Hans Von Klier, Bilumen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
1980.
The lamp has a high quality metal base that is easily adjustable in height up to 140 cm. The
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1980s Italian Memphis Group Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
'Colorin' Desklamp by Eduardo Albors Gilbert for Lamsar, 1970s
By Eduardo Albors Gilbert
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
(construction toys, vehicles) for small children, using turned woods lacquered in basic colours and assembled
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1970s Spanish Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
'Scorpion Teapot' Ceramic Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Large Vintage Glazed Earthenware Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982.
Earthenware and Enameled Metal
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Mengel Limed & Cerused Oak Telephone Bench by Raymond Lowey
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
the early twentieth century including the very popular Mengel Playthings line of wooden toys. Their
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
H 27 in W 34.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Raymond Lowey, Mengel Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
century including the very popular Mengel Playthings line of wooden toys. Their primary products were
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
H 47.25 in W 36 in D 19.25 in
Large Console Table by Hans Von Klier for Skipper, Italy
By Hans Von Klier, Gruppo Skipper
Located in Echt, NL
chrome metal line.
The two L-shaped legs are issued in stainless steel which is polished to a high gloss
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Console Table by Hans von Klier for Skipper, Italy
By Hans Von Klier, Gruppo Skipper
Located in Echt, NL
a chrome metal line.
The two L-shaped legs are issued in stainless steel which is polished to a
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Stainless Steel
Lady In Love
Located in Chattahoochee Hills, GA
, but I was the black sheep….I’ve been making toys since I was a kid. It is toys to me, if I called them
Category
1980s Folk Art Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Wire
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Romantic French 19th Century Bellows Shaped Porcelain Box with Courtship Scene
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite antique French box, from the 1890s, is a handmade and hand painted miniature porcelain box with hinged lid and is shaped like a fire bellows. The interior of the box is han...
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Porcelain
H 1.5 in W 2 in D 4.25 in
Black Carousel Horse, Wood Horse Sculpture on Metal Base, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wooden Carousel Horse - Fairground horse - Merry-go-round Horse.
Smaller model, so easy to be placed.
This Mid-20th century hand carved Animal Sculpture is a
Black horse - Black Beau...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
Studebaker President 1955, Collector Car Yellow and Lime Green
By Studebaker
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1955 Studebaker President coupe two doors. Reflects the well handmade period of the 1950s and 1960s cars. The President Studebaker car was built for one year only. This is a five pas...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
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. Once assembled (loop...
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1920s French Folk Art Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Tin
Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool & Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut, circa 1928-1932. The action is fabulous; when wound ...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Tin
H 8 in W 3.13 in D 3 in
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 Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Steel
German Bisque Porcelain Half Doll with Original Wire Lace Skirt Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite antique German half doll with original lace dress on wire base.
She is holding the hand away. It is marked with mold number 7125/5.
It is in very good condition with no ch...
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1910s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
H 8.5 in W 5.63 in D 5.5 in
4 sets Children Toy Blocks, De Stijl, Amsterdam School, Berlage, 1920's
By Gerrit Rietveld, De Stijl, Theo van Doesburg, Ko Verzuu
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
4 Very nice and decorative toy cubes boxes in two sizes. 1920s the Netherlands. Kropholler, Berlage, de Klerk, Kramer, Gerrit Rietveld, Theo van Doesburg, De Stijl.
2 Large boxes 9,...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
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H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Toy Wooden Spelling Board, American, circa 1890
By The Instructive Toy Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured by "The Instructive Toy Company" of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1890 and "Patented February 16th, 1886" by Alonzo Smith (see image) this alphabet wooden spelling board was u...
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1890s American Victorian Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
Antique German Christmas Scene Doll in Sled, with Music Box, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful Bisque Head doll, with a smaller baby doll, is seated in a metal sled. The doll has brown glass eyes, blonde hair and teeth. The coat is made of pressed cotton. The sl...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley, circa 1910-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Hubley Manufacturing Company 2
Located in San Francisco, CA
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This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original han...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Vintage Art Work Match Books from Boston Museum of Fine Arts - Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare complete set of four vintage art-work matchbooks from Boston Museum of Fine Arts, circa 1980s. The matchbooks are in very good vintage condition complete with matches and meas...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Paper
60s Child Highchair + side table - Bernard Holdaway Tomotom Style - Hull Traders
By Hull Traders
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Red Tomotom style (1966) baby/child highchair sidetable combination
that fits with a whole dining set - Attributed to by Bernard Holdaway.
Stacked, it's a highchair combination. Se...
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1960s English Space Age Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
PVC, Wood
H 29.14 in Dm 15.75 in
Very Rare 1898-1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for auction this very rare circa 1898 to 1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener.
If the f...
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1890s English Victorian Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Fabric
H 14 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Set of Two Vintage Bugatti MatchBox Car Toys, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two vintage Bugatti MatchBox car toys.
By MatchBox, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mater...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
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1970s a Metal Pedal Car Moskvich Azak
Located in Warsaw, PL
A metal children's pedal car from the 1970s of the Soviet production. It is a model which is the
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1970s European Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Steel
Meccano No.1 Constructor Car
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In 1932, Meccano Ltd. -- the makers of the classic line of engineering / construction toys (the
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1930s English Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Chest of Drawers Mahogany, Danish Design, 1970s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Chest of drawers was made in the 1970s, Danish production.
The construction is covered with
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Mahogany
Chest of Drawers Walnut, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
The chest of drawers was made in the 1960s, Danish production.
The construction is covered with
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Walnut
Ko Verzuu Ado Small Toy Truck Holland 1950
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare collectible toy small toy truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1950. Ado means
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1950s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Ado Ko Verzuu Houthandel Toy Truck, Holland, 1948
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare collectible toy ‘houthandel’ (wood transport) truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in
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1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
20th Century Large English Playworn Toy Biplane
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
. predominantly wood construction with metal supports, propeller, pilot and wheels. Mounted on a later steel Stand
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Ado Ko Verzuu Steenindustrie Truck Holland, 1948
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large ‘Steenindustrie’ (stone industry) toy truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland
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1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Ado Ko Verzuu Big Orange Green Tilt Truck, Holland, 1948
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large toy tilt truck designed by Ko Verzuu and made by ADO Holland in 1948. Ado means
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1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Ado Ko Verzuu Ijldienst Truck, Holland, 1937
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and rare complete ‘Ijldienst (first help) toy truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland
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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Antique Victory Chief Arcade or Casino Five Cent Slot Machine by Jennings
By Jennings of Chicago
Located in Big Flats, NY
and red enamel painted metal construction, circa 1930
Measures - 27.5" H x 16.5" W x 15.5" D.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 16.5 in D 15.5 in
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Bank, Patty and the Pig
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge patty and the pig mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category
20th Century American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal, Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Book of Knowledge Bull Dog Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
construction with bulldog having studded collar, embossed on base "Reproduced from Original of Collection of
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20th Century American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 7.25 in W 3.25 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Artillery Bank, circa 1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge "Artillery Bank" mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal, Iron
Meccano Airplane Kit No1 in the Original Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Meccano has a strong history as one of the oldest construction systems in the world, when it was
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Rare Pedal Car Made by Pines, Italy, circa 1964
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pedal car, metal and fibreglass construction. Well used but oozes plenty of charm, honest and
Category
20th Century Italian Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Fiberglass
Rare Large Hans von Klier Mahogany Table for Skipper Italy 1970s
By Gruppo Skipper, Hans Von Klier
Located in Echt, NL
sits on two T-shaped bases which are made of polished metal.
From 1960-1968 working in the studio of
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20th Century Italian Space Age Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1997 Alexander McQueen Gray Sharkskin Wool Hourglass Dress & Suit Jacket
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
a fetish for rearranged toy dolls, McQueen experimented with proportion and, more disturbingly
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1990s Italian Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Ko Verzuu for Ado Car or Construction Toy
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
Blue Trailer with
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
Ko Verzuu for ADO Car or Construction Toy
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Toy designed by Ko Verzuu, circa 1930.
Manufactured by ADO in Netherlands.
Red trailer with
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
USSR Construction Excavator Toy, Pressed Steel, 1970
Located in Antwerp, BE
condition for his age, looks like old new stock, that beautiful.
An AZLK Russian metal toy marked with the
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Late 20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Ado Toy Cube Car Ko Verzuu, Holland, 1937
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative wooden toy cube car model 646, designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in the
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Wood
1956 Tonka Orange Toy Dump Truck State Hi-Way Construction on Big Rubber Tires
By Tonka
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage toy truck stamped state highway hi-way construction made by TONKA in 1956.
Big dump truck
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
H 6.5 in W 6.25 in D 14 in
Ado Ko Verzuu Toy Crate Truck Holland 1948
By Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare collectible toy large toy truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1950. Ado means
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1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Ado Expeditie Truck Ko Verzuu Holland, 1939
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice decorative wooden toy truck ‘Expeditie’ (expedition) model 941, designed by Ko Verzuu for
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Ado Ko Verzuu Big Red Blue Tilt Truck Holland, 1948
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice large toy truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1948. Ado means Arbeid door
Category
1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage book of knowledge Spise a mule mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with
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20th Century American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 6.25 in W 9.75 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery Mechanical Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Home Town Battery mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction
Category
20th Century American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Vintage Book of Knowledge Cast Iron Mechanical Leap Frog Bank, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage Book of Knowledge Leap Frog mechanical bank offers polychrome cast construction with boys
Category
20th Century American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal, Iron
DTM2 by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
polished metal legs with original "domes of silence" feet. This piece offers a timeless style, perfect for
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1950s Lamps from the Historic Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach
By Morris Lapidus
Located in Miami Beach, FL
appreciates 50's style. In excellent condition, they sat on the nite stands. The metal is in a mattte silver
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Ado Ko Verzuu Blue Pick-Up Truck Holland, 1940
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, NL
supervisor, toy designer.
Jacobus Johannes Josephus (Ko) Verzuu, a former construction supervisor from
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1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Scooter
Located in San Francisco, CA
from the bare metal, this customized scooter from the late 1940s or early 1950s features solid steel
Category
1950s American Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Metal
Ado Ko Verzuu Dump Truck, Holland, 1950
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, NL
Very nice large toy dump truck designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1950. Ado means Arbeid door
Category
1950s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Metal Construction Toys
Materials
Rubber, Wood
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Vintage Metal Construction Toys For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage metal construction toys available for sale. Each of these unique vintage metal construction toys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and plastic. Vintage metal construction toys have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage metal construction toys bearing mid-century modern or industrial hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage metal construction toys over the years, but those made by Hans Von Klier, Ko Verzuu and ADO Toys are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Metal Construction Toys?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,670, while they’re typically $355 on the low end and $17,847 highest priced.
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