American Toys

1950s outdoor wooden croquet set on a red stand; for six players with six different color balls; black, yellow, blue, green, red, and orange, all with a double white stripe around the circumference; with matching croquet mallets; along with two end pegs and nine wire bridges...

Dayton Sonny parcel post toy truck, America circa 1926 Pressed steel toy truck in original painted finish Measures 26.5”L x 8”d x 11.5”h.

Manufactured circa 1944, in commemoration of the World War II American troops, this very sought after collectible; and highly colorful lithograph...

Unmarked 1930s, probably American, brightly lithographed wind-up racing car toy with figural driver; in excellent condition, this toy was made to capitalize on the popularity of race cars and car racing in both Europe and the United States. Lithographed in colors of red, silver, and black and streamlined decor; manufactured at 13" long, this was one of the larger tin race car toys of the period. The toy works...

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 blocks...

Copious markings note that this train set, in its original packing and shipping box, was made by "Louis Marx & Company, 200 Fifth Ave., New York 10, N.Y. Uni...

Lithographed paper covered wooden box; late Victorian era entitled "Around The World Trunk" Circa 1890's, manufactured by The R. Bliss Company...

Large cast iron, horse drawn fire toys (referred to as oversized) are much sought after by collectors. The piece becomes more in demand when it is all origina...

This mid 19th century miniature two door cupboard with step back "plate and cup" rack above, is in it's fantastic original rustic and untouched fini...

Salesman sample circa 1920 miniature ironing board accompanied by a hand painted metal iron, are both handmade and in excellent all original condition wi...

This late 19th century miniature 5-drawer dresser was likely used as a salesman sample by an itinerant sales person who traveled the countryside promoting his articles, usually by se...

Made of heavy cast aluminum and hand painted, this sturdy, finely detailed still bank depicts an oversized Santa Claus standing next to one of his reindeer. Santa is brightly painted in red and white, with an orange lit lantern, and realistic flesh tones; while the reindeer is brown with bone colored antlers. Santa is waving, while leaning against his reindeer. Coins are deposited in the slot provided directly behind Santa on top of the reindeer's back. Coins are removed by undoing the bank and turning the slotted screw on the side of the deer (although I don't recommend it because the screw has never been turned since it has never been used). This American made toy savings bank was made in the 1980s by the Reynolds Toy Company of Falls Church, Virginia. They specialized in the manufacture of well made cast metal penny banks. You will not see them all over the place as only a limited number of examples were produced (less than 100----this is number "22" stamped on the hindquarter of the deer. The number "86" on the back of Santa probably references the total number made; so, this is number 22 of 86 manufactured in the 1980s (see image). The bank is in mint condition. Dimensions: 6" long x 2 1/2" wide x 6" high I am a leading specialist in the field of antique coin banks...