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Vintage Old Metal Toys

Distressed Charming Old Child's Pedal Tractor Toy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fabulously distressed old tractor pedal toy car with lots of character and great patina. Meant
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1950s North American Country Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

French Children's Toy Sink, 1930's
Located in Antwerp, BE
sink made in France. An Art Deco toy made from metal and after lots of years still in his original
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Vintage French Children's Toy Sink, 1930's
French Children's Toy Sink, 1930's
H 28.35 in W 14.38 in D 15.16 in
Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Collectible "Knoll" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
By Knoll
Located in San Diego, CA
Very cool and collectible "Knoll" diecast tractor trailer truck toy with original box by Winross
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

English Folk Art Shop Counter Milk Man Figure
Located in London, GB
, leather, and metal. this item may have sat on a grocer’s shop counter to add a bit of amusement for
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1950s European Folk Art Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Wood

(Ten) Assorted Metal Still Coin Banks; Circa 1950's-'70's
Located in Incline Village, NV
items. Great for young and old alike. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Trolleybus Joustra Vintage, France, 1955
Located in Paris, FR
Trolley-bus from the French brand Joustra. Old vintage toy, circa 1950. A torn window (see
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20th Century French Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Trolleybus Joustra Vintage, France, 1955
Trolleybus Joustra Vintage, France, 1955
H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 14.97 in
Colorful Waldorf School Tractor with Movable Front Axle, 1950s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Old painted Waldorf school wooden toy tractor with movable front axle from Germany. 1950s / 1960s.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Vintage Stroller "Milchi Poussette" Series by Migliorati, 1979
Located in taranto, IT
it is a very rare specimen, no one similar on the net if not an old reproduction of an advertising
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1970s Italian Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Set of Three Vintage Duck Easter Candy Container Bobble Head, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1950s, probably older. Two of them are approx. 8.5" high, one is 7.5" high. all are approx. 3.5" wide
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1950s German Folk Art Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Large Steam Engine Model 'Mamod Steam Wagon' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A lovely old British Made Vintage Steam Engine Model. The piece has good scale and a beautiful
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1970s Victorian Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Postmodern Floor Lamp Mod. Toy by Florian Schulz for Licht & Objek
By Florian Schulz
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
with company logo on the bottom. The lamp comes from an old stock and was never in use.
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Feliciano Bejar REHILETE #2 Mixed Media Avant Garde Artwork
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in Surfside, FL
to create toys and even large imaginary cities. When he was fifteen, he began to teach himself art
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1980s Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Mixed Media

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Library / Wardrobe in Teak, Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Library / Wardrobe in teak, walnut and brass, Italy, 1960's We are very proud to add this large library / wardrobe to our collection. With the use of different kinds of wood a warm ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Brass

Pair of French 19th Century Linenfold Carved Wood Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful pair of French linenfold carved doors from the 19th century. This pair of French three-panel doors each feature a sweetly carved linenfold design at upper and lower panel...
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19th Century French Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Wood

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Brass

Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Brass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

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...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Other

'Gilda' Modular Sofa & Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Malibu, US
Rare 'Gilda' sofa and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in brown velvet. Set features 4 interconnecting chairs and 1 rarely seen ottoman in matching fabric. The Gil...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Velvet, Foam

5FT Herman Miller Credenza
By Geoff Hollington, Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
5ft Herman Miller credenza by Geoff Hollington Vintage 5 ft Geoff Hollington credenza for Herman Miller. Credenza features 8 small drawers on the sides, and 2 large flat file drawe...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Wood

5FT Herman Miller Credenza
5FT Herman Miller Credenza
H 28 in W 60 in D 22 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Silk

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Wood, Giltwood

Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in
'Butterflies' Dining Table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1970s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pièce de résistance collectors item is the 'Farfalle' (translated to 'Butterflies') dining table by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1970s, signed underneath with its original studio lab...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Wood

Monumental Pair of Fiberglass 'Jennifer' Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1970s
By Michael Taylor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So many incredible aspects to this pair of monumentally sized 'Jennifer' lounge chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970s, we will attempt to list them all in this description. First...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Barnfind Antique Large Tadpole Rider Tricycle Pedal Car, France, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Awesome Barnfind, this large Tadpole Rider Tricycle pedal car. This antique pedal car was made in France circa 1930-1940. It's made of heavy solid metal, has a trunk which can be ope...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

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Mid-Century Horse with Old Fashioned Fire Fighters Buggy Ride
By Buffalo Toy & Tool Works 1
Located in Mount Penn, PA
metal and some cast plastic, this is a really cool piece. The seat is 22" long and 20" high.  
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

Fox Hunt Vignette of 30 Assembled Toy Figures by Britains Ltd., England 1920-60
By Britains, Ltd.
Located in Quechee, VT
outlawed in the U.K and U.S. in 1966, when toy companies switched to plastic or other metal alloys. The
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20th Century British Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Lead, Metal

Attic Find, Great Old Metal Crane, Toy for Boys
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Sweet old metal and wood crane with a lot of patina. Original paint on the wood cabin. Great piece
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Ado Ko Verzuu Houthandel Toy Truck Holland, 1932
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
replaced for a metal tag. Ado toys have a great charm because of their played look and original age wear
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1930s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Large Wooden Toy Truck with Trailer by Bigge, Germany
Located in Antwerp, BE
your office , in a showcase or between a collection of old toys - Old trucks.    
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

"Ferbedo" Child Pedal Car from the 1950s, Toy Car
Located in Hamburg, DE
Beautiful children's toy from the 1950s. With old and original paint. The piece is fully functional
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Vintage Pedal Car Ferrari Racer, Morellet et Guérineau, France, 1950s
By Morellet et Guérineau
Located in Antwerp, BE
- from the late 1950s. This vintage toy car has an old repainting, frosted colors red with white stripes
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Early 20th Century Jigger Doll “Norman”
Located in London, GB
shell buttons for eyes, various metal supported joints and old nails in his face. With a wonderful set
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1930s British Folk Art Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Pine

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Ghostly French Marionette Puppet
Located in London, GB
20th century handmade French Marionette. Hand carved from pine wood, jointed with lead and metal
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1930s French Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Pine

Meccano Airplane Kit No1 in the Original Box
Located in Chicago, IL
stalling to see if I could find an old one.
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1930s French Industrial Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Meccano Airplane Kit No1 in the Original Box
Meccano Airplane Kit No1 in the Original Box
H 4.25 in W 18.75 in D 15.25 in
1950s "Santa" Automatron, Motorized Christmas Display
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s "Santa" automatron, motorized Christmas display. Out of an old jewelry store, apparently held
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Early 20th Century Oversized Handcrafted French Puppet Head
Located in London, GB
attached to a larger articulated figure/puppet. All its original paint is present with metal hanging hook
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1930s French Late Victorian Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Pine

Original Vintage Austin J40 "Joy IV" Roadster Blue Over White Pedal Car #17337
Located in Chicago, IL
build a toy pedal car based on the current models. To keep the cost down, it would use metal off-cuts
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1960s British Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Steel

Red Racer Car Model, Racer Toy, thick heavy Rubber , 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
- Circuit Racing - Desk Ornament - Model Car - Miniature Car - Old Toys - Collectable Toys - Automobilia
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Mid-20th Century European Grand Tour Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Old English Airplane Weathervane
Located in Port Chester, NY
plane itself is old and has had some use, perhaps as a toy. Looks great on a coffee table. Purchased
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1950s American Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Old English Airplane Weathervane
Old English Airplane Weathervane
H 30.5 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Large Metal Fokker Red Baron Tri-Plane Model
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old Red Baron tri - plane model. A large red metal fokker plane with a wingspan of 46.26 inch or
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Late 20th Century European Industrial Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Large Metal Fokker Red Baron Tri-Plane Model
Large Metal Fokker Red Baron Tri-Plane Model
H 19.49 in W 36.03 in D 46.26 in
French Grape Crate on Casters
Located in Houston, TX
An old French grape crate becomes a wonderful storage cart with the addition of four casters
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20th Century French Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

French Grape Crate on Casters
French Grape Crate on Casters
H 21.5 in W 27.5 in D 20.5 in
American Folk Art Wood Six Shooter Revolver
Located in Garnerville, NY
Made with great love and attention to detail. This old school Western six shooter revolver was made
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal, Tin

Antique Wicker Factory Basket on Wheels
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique wicker factory basket on wheels - basket trolley - laundry trolley. This old wicker
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Mid-20th Century European Industrial Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal, Iron

Antique Wicker Factory Basket on Wheels
Antique Wicker Factory Basket on Wheels
H 24.02 in W 31.7 in D 15.75 in
Homage to Magritte. Phonograph in a Gilded Cage, 1996. Mixed Media Sculpture
By Haime Correa
Located in Miami Beach, FL
MARGARITA GALINDO STEFFENS 'Something playful, like a toy store, something theatrical, a small place where
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1990s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Feliciano Bejar REHILETE #2 Mixed Media Avant Garde Artwork
By Feliciano Béjar
Located in Surfside, FL
to create toys and even large imaginary cities. When he was fifteen, he began to teach himself art
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1980s Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Mixed Media

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Childs Toy
Located in London, GB
of the mid-20th century. This toy has been made by using an old pram, wooden sections, brass, leather
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1930s British Folk Art Vintage Old Metal Toys

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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 Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Erzgebirge Toy Figures, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
figures. Encased in a toleware metal trunk this lovely collection of old German toys includes crocodiles
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Pine, Paint

Collection '10' Banthrico and Metal Banks Western/Americana Theme. Ca. 1950's-70
By Banthrico Inc.
Located in Incline Village, NV
metal, and typically plated; usually in a copper finish. 1) "John F. Kennedy" Bust Bank". First
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Lead, Zinc

Droopy on a Bike, Large Old Model
Located in Tourcoing, FR
figurine is of excellent manufacture and old. The bike is made of solid metal. Some minor accidents are to
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1970s Vintage Old Metal Toys

Droopy on a Bike, Large Old Model
Droopy on a Bike, Large Old Model
H 24.02 in W 16.93 in D 9.26 in
Child's Cowboy Outfit (Original Box) & Leather Cowboy Boots American, Ca.1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
the edges and one of the pockets; two metal conchas on each chap, as well as metal border rivets to
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1950s American American Craftsman Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Suede

Brass Model Steam Roller Engine 'Old Smoky' Decorative Shelf Art Vintage Toy
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
these where popular as working toys, with actual running parts, making them very desirable. Great
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1970s German Victorian Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal, Brass

French Grape Crate on Casters
Located in Houston, TX
An old French grape crate becomes a wonderful storage cart with the addition of four casters
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20th Century French Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

French Grape Crate on Casters
French Grape Crate on Casters
H 19 in W 29 in D 21.25 in
Limited Edition Eames Rosewood Room Divider by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
Miller produced in 1992 when a buried stockpile of old growth Brazilian rosewood was discovered at the
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Rosewood

Limited Edition Eames Rosewood Room Divider by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
, this is number 320 of 500 that Herman Miller produced in 1992 when a buried stockpile of old growth
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Rosewood

A collection of Toy Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brightly colored collection of toy tops is a mixture of older toys and a few more contemporary
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20th Century American Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Vintage Child's Red Toy Car by Duke, England, Mid 20th Century
By Duke
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Child's Toy Car by "Duke" in Old Red Paint with Original Seat, Steering Wheel, Foot Pedals
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20th Century British Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Painted Tank Bank
Located in Seattle, WA
Bunsen Burner gas inlet tubes mounted to an old desk bell; wheels and headlights are fashioned out of tin
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20th Century German Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Sheet Metal

Painted Tank Bank
Painted Tank Bank
H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 4 in
Antique Suitcase or Travel Trunk, 1930s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
wood, leather, metal... This example is manufactured smartly with wooden bars and metal protections in
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Metal

Antique Suitcase or Travel Trunk, 1930s
Antique Suitcase or Travel Trunk, 1930s
H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 12.6 in
Vintage car parts sculpture lamp base
Located in Bronx, NY
This 1930's lamp base sculpture is a whimsical compilation of old toy car parts. The largest
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1930s Vintage Old Metal Toys

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Marble, Metal

Vintage car parts sculpture lamp base
Vintage car parts sculpture lamp base
H 27.5 in W 15.25 in D 8 in
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Vintage Old Metal Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage old metal toys available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage old metal toys — often made from metal, wood and plastic — can elevate any home. Vintage old metal toys have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage old metal toys are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, folk art and industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage old metal toys are appealing in their simplicity, but Banthrico Inc., Florian Schulz and Haime Correa produced popular vintage old metal toys that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Old Metal Toys?

Prices for vintage old metal toys can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage old metal toys begin at $460 and can go as high as $2,900, while the average can fetch as much as $946.

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