Tin Furniture

Hand blown lamp with fruit and star punch tin shade bottle/vase measures - 7 diameter x 14 high the shade measures - 14 diameter x 10.5 high Full ...

"Barnacle Bill" was a very popular cartoon character for whom this toy was named after and was made in the 1930's by the J. Chein Toy Company of New York City. There is some evidence...

Vintage Art Deco White Rose Tea Balls 3 lbs Tin Metal Container Can Advertisement. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 8.5" Diameter.

19th century decorative cigar tray given at bars as props/gift. These are in great condition with minor wear consistent of age and use. Each measure the same.

A large and beautiful painted serving tray. Empire, early 19th Century. Made in painted tin plate. Some minor color loss and wear damages, but overall in good condition in relation...

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 ...

Pair of Victorian Carved Mahogany Tea Caddies with Tin Linings, England, c. 1880 A handsome and uncommon pair of late 19th-century English tea caddies in cylindrical canister form, ...

Italian, early to mid 20th century. A vintage yellow tole bucket or trash can adorned with paper mache Mr. Pickwick & Friends decorations to exterior and a red interior. Otherwise u...

"Grape Nuts" self framed tin sign is one of the most sought after advertising signs by collectors, especially in this near mint condition with bright colors...

Antique hand hammered silvered tinned copper engraved Mughal style beaker beautifully hand chiseled and decorated with geometrical and botanical patterns motifs. One of a kind old Is...

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 (Brandenburg), and had a multi decade run; this example is from around 1909 (see image with markings to the rear of the carriage). The toy is catalogued as "EPL #425" and documented on page 59 and 60 of the book "Lehman Toys" by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, published in 1982. To operate the toy; wind up the attached clockwork key on the underneath of the carriage and place the toy on the floor. Do not over-wind and be gentle, as the toy is aggressive and over 100 years old. The toy will go backwards and forward, and the clown will pop up and down as the cart goes in several different directions across the floor until it winds down (see video accompanying the listing for guidance). The toy is found broken and/or inoperable, more often than not, because of the rough action, and typical abuse by children (after all, it was a toy). This example is in very nice original condition and works well. The lithography and hand paint is bright and original with no touch up or repaint. The hand paint is; flesh tones to the face of the clown, red trousers, orange hair, and grey paint to the seat of the carriage. The clothing to the clown figure is still intact and all original. The lithography to the wheels features brightly colored clowns and a German marking logo. What is really unusual is the fact that the donkey still has all four of its loosely attached original legs, considering the aggressive action of the toy. The metal on the donkey is actually treated with "fabric like" paint, to simulate fur. All in all this is a really cool toy and a "must have" for the collector of tin toys, or someone who simply wants a wonderful example of an early, "turn of the century" iconic wind up toy. Provenance: Recently acquired from a prominent toy collection in Los Angeles, California Dimensions: 7 1/2" long x 3" wide x 5" high Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and children's playthings; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...

Antique Bonbon Tin Box from France. On the lid is written "Bonbon Tour Eiffel Paris".

This circa 1930 "George, Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from the military and World War I victory...

This 1930s Ceiling Tin Window Box / Cistern is the perfect container for houseplants to add architectural elements to a modern or traditional interior wood frame inside Tin nailed to...

A wonderful & very rare Huntley & Palmer's Biscuit Tin in the form of an Artist's Pallette. We have never seen this example in England and, in fact, discovered it in the South of Fra...

Austrian, 19th century or earlier. A fine quality antiqued tobacco box of bombe form with a hinged lid.

Discover the charm of times gone by with this authentic Berger's Germania-Cacao storage tin. A unique piece of history, dating from the period 1900-1930, that is not only a beautifu...

This is a Buffalo Bill item that would have appeal for collectors of both western and Buffalo Bill meomorabelia. It is a tintype, circa 1890s (the Buffalo Bill shows started in 1883)...

Set of 3 Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo theme decorative tin serving TV trays. The tray features a modern design of pink flamingos in a swampy marsh. It comes in a gloss...

European Art Deco Brass Wine Bottle as a Cooler This cooler, most likely French has an inner holder in tin for actual use. This piece is presented in its as found original patina.

A masterful painting on tin in possibly original gilded frame, by an unknown artist. We unfortunately have no provenance or further information. Unrestored with soiling and mostly t...

Illuminate your home with the Hilding Ekelund candelabra, a masterpiece from the Finnish 1920s, designed for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. As a renowned arc...

Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa 1925; is quite a large and substantial toy resembling ver...

A striking vintage gold and black tole chandelier with four lights, featuring flared metal shades and dates back to the mid - 20th Century. The f...

This is one of the earlier, New York City based, J. Chein Company, tin toy pieces. They started doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly ...

Vintage Paint Box by Disneys Mickey Mouse. The paint is not supplied.

"COO COO CAR" is the name of this "crazy car"; one of a series manufactured by the Louis Marx & Company iconic toy designer circa 1932; the company having been established in New Yor...

This is a very rare toy that I have not seen an example of before, and judging by it's action and appearance, I would venture to say it is post war, probably made in Japan for the American market (boy looks very American). I have called it "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" which resembles the clockwork movement. To operate: hold the toy in the left hand with thumb on chest and then; wind up attached original key with the right hand several times; and release. With a smiling face, the boy will roll his head back and forth, while diligently shining his black boots, using an up and down motion with his right hand. The toy works quite well and will go on for some time. It is made up of several materials. The head, hands, and shoes are made of composition; it has a tin body; the clothes jersey, hat, and "falling" trousers" are made of fabric. The toy is in good original condition; some wear to boy's hat and jersey in back (see images), a slight "bend" to tinplate in the rear; but for the most part, the toy is very sturdy, works well, has a nice appearance, and wonderful charisma. This is a charming rare toy that operates as it should, and is a "must have" for collectors of post-war vintage wind up toys...

This Italian vintage set of decorative lidded bowls in the shape of pineapple will brighten your table. Stylish Mid-century Modern ice bucket and sugar bowl or candy box clad in a naturalistic silvered metal finish, manufactured in 1970 circa in the style of Mauro Manetti, Florence. The largest container is an ice bucket, so useful for ice cubes and even ice cream or sorbet, the cold is guaranteed by the internal removable tin liner, frozen for a long time as the lid sits tight on the bucket. The smaller pineapple, fitted with a removable blue glass vase can be used as a decorative candy box, sugar bowl or ashtray or trinket case...

Set of Two Charming Blue and White Painted Cylindric Kitchen Tins, Denmark circa 1910. The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted ...

A large and magnificent Burmese gilt and embellished throne or shrine for a Buddha, palin, Mandalay Period, last half of the 19th century, Burma (Myanmar). The impressive throne str...

A fine Regency style gilt bronze and patinated colza hanging light, with finely worked acanthus decoration and chains. With four lights, three with Greek key decorated glass shades a...

Over two foot wide 'Tin Tacker' Sign. A brightly colored embossed metal "Call For Philip Morris" cigarette advertising sign with a great graphics of a period bell hop...

Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen of San Diego Sculpture, 2013 This unique sculpture, titled "Public Art That is Daring & Daringly Odd", signed and dated 2013 on the bottom, executed by ...

Cimone Kind Berman plays with light, reflection and transparency, creating works that are a fusion of time-honored craftsmanship and transformative alchemy. Each mirror tells a uniqu...

Pair of Italian painted and gilt carved wood tole prickets with urn & floral motif resting on squared plinths. Prickets have been electrified . Mid 19th Century

English brass navette form coal hod with centered chased handle, two hinged lids revealing original tin lined interior, flanking unicorn and lion crest, and resting on an oval base w...

Belgium / 1930 / tin can / tin / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage A rare large tin box from the 1930s, adorned with the portraits of the children of Belgian King Leopold III - Boude...

Exceptional late 19th to early 20th-century Native American Crow (Apsáalooke) beaded hide cuffs, also known as gauntlet cuffs, representing a finely executed example of Northern Plai...

An antique painted tin letter A, black color, rewired with bulbs, used for a theatre sign. USA circa 1930.

Brought back from Italy by a local woman that had a home there. Electrified. Leaf decoration and iron loop handle with applied leaves.

Large Antique German Chocolate Mold with Bunnies and hens. Nice hinged double door German chocolate mold. Wonderful Patina to this beaut...

Antique Set of Three Glass Apothecary Jars, 19th Century, France. Lovely amber glass with reverse painted labels and red toleware lids. Original paper label on back of Serpentine De ...

Late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze ormolu amphora/urn with Bacchanalia decoration and marble base by Ferdinand Barbedienne, France By: Ferdinand Barbedienne Material: bronze...

1960’s Vintage MOBO Painted Tin Plate Rocking Horse. Classic pressed metal rocking horse by MOBO. MOBO started its journey with David Sebel a Russ...

Outstanding example of this iconic and highly sought after tin advertising sign made by the Shonk Company, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1906. The subject matter depicts a farm scene with...

All four toys cars are being sold for one price; as a lot. Please see descriptions below. Videos available on request (they display operation). 1) Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930 This is one of the earlier, New York City based, J. Chein Company, tin toy pieces. They started doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly lithographed and painted in red and yellow, with grey and red balloon wheels. All tin, this car is quite scarce and well proportioned and stream lined with a visor over the windshield, a fancy checkered, red and yellow running board, and three cut out windows to each side of the car; very luxurious and cool looking. Markings consist of "N.J.-44"; the word "Stop" in a logo of some kind; and Chein logo attesting to "Made in U.S.A." manufacture. (see image). Also "marked" and of note are the tires "Chein Balloon Cord" "U.S.A." and "33 x 6 00.6 Ply" Car is from my own collection and is in very good and all original condition with no touch-up paint or repaint, and no restoration of any kind; fabulous colors and presence. The car works fine; see video for operation of the limousine (on request).. Dimensions: 7 1/4" long x 3 1/2" wide x 3" high 2) Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted. The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories. This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images). The action and friction functionality works well (see video on request). Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window. Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows. Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high. Note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work. 3) Vintage Free Wheeling Green Lithographed All Tin Racing Car. French, Circa 1930 Circa 1930's free wheeling green lithographed all tin racing car, with attached pressed steel driver; it is probably of French manufacturer (the only time I have seen for sale was from a French toy dealer). This scarce toy has markings resembling early racing cars with the streamlined style graphics in yellow and green; standard grill; exhaust four manifolds to each side, and a spare tire attached to the rear; looks like an early Le Mans type car with the spare (see images). Other markings include the number "3:" on each side; "510 x 1" on the rear tire"; and probably the makers mark and logo, which I can't identify, on the top right behind the driver (see images). Not being a wind-up or a friction toy, this racing car was pushed across the floor by hand or/and used as an accessory in a toy train layout setup. The car is in excellent and all original condition (remarkable for a nearly 100 year old floor toy), with no dents, no touch-up paint and absolutely no restoration.. Provenance: From my own collection of toys and banks, having been purchased 33 years ago in 1990. Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high 4) Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913 This hand-painted German tin toy was manufactured by the "Lehman Toy Company" in Brandenburg, Germany beginning in 1913. It was made for a number of years after that, enjoying about a 20 year run. Entitled "Ito" it operates by winding up the attached key wind mechanism, placing it on the floor, and watching it go. The car is in very good all original condition with no repairs and no repaint. It runs well. There are a number of markings on the car including "Lehman" with the corresponding logo and the number 679 on the rear. The side of the has the patent information "Pat'd 12 May 1903; 13 Sept. 1904; and U.S.A. 2 Dec. 1913". Hand-painted nicely in red and black with black and gold trim; the hand-painted driver is in blue with flesh tones to the face. Dimensions: 7" long x 3" wide x 3 1/2" high. Note: After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys and banks; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...

Vessel designed by Aldo Bakker in 2016. Support is a container or vessel that exist out of two parts that support each other. Support is made from tin. Important information regard...

Horse drawn trolleys or "horse buses" were the main source of "mass transit", along with trains in the late 1800s in America. Thus they were ubiquitous subject matter for toy makers to exploit as toys for young children. While many tin toy...

Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (oil can) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a tin...

Schmidt tole-ware decoy goose We are proud to offer a highly decorative Schmidt tin tole-ware double sided painted decoy goose dated circa 1930. This is a ...

Antique toys like this (wind ups) are difficult to find in outstanding operating condition as this one (see the video attached) because of the rough play they would have received from the children who owned them. In very good and all original condition and paint in green, white, yellow, and flesh tone; the paint and lithography has no touch up or repaint of any kind; there is zero restoration. To operate, just turn clockwise the attached clockwork wind up key on the back of the girl and the she dances around in a circular motion for quite some time. "Dancing Katinka" is an all tin wind up toy...

Vessel designed by Aldo Bakker in 2016. Support is a container or vessel that exist out of two parts that support each other. Support is made from tin. Production delay: 8-10 ...

Vintage fondue pot and burner by Carl Auböck II, Vienna, circa 1950. The pot and its lid are made out of spun tinned copper, while the burner is spun brass. The pot, its lid and the burner, all have brass handles with ebony grips. The sculptural tripod stand composed of three vertical bars joined in a triangular shape is made of solid brass and stamped 'MADE IN AUSTRIA Auböck...

Vintage extra large-size rusty tin can storage - 35.43 inches (90cm) in height. The product from circa 1930s, early Showa period. The rust, dent & the patina give nice a wabi sa...

Painted and gilded tole water heater.

Manufactured by The Charles Shonk Compamy in Chicago in 1901 on behalf of the "Pan American Exposition Company" from Buffalo, New York; this pre-prohibition metal lithographed serving tray was made to commemorate the World's Fair held in Buffalo, New York in 1901. The images on the face of the tray depict the outlines of the two Western hemisphere continents; North and South America and they are portrayed by two women holding hands...

Beautiful and Minimalist tea canister box from Japan. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings midcentury shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels ...

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III 24-light gilt bronze monumental chandelier By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass Technique: cast, molded, polished, metalwork...

French Mason Jansen Style Palm Tree Tole Ware Table Lamp This is a stunning design is Circa 1970 This toleware lamp has a gold finish they have abundant serrated curling brass Pal...