Tin Collectibles and Curiosities

This antique Van Melles store display tin was made in Amsterdam in approximately 1925 in the period Art Deco style. The tin is half moon shaped with a hing...

Tin toy, Bear with tambourine, not working, to be restored, very decorative. Measures: H: 24 cm, W: 19 cm, D: 19 cm.

A scarce vintage Dutch ‘Je Maintiendrai’ ( I will maintain) WWII peace commemorative large biscuit tin dating from around 1945. The tin of large, tall cylindrical shape has its origi...

An Israel Orphans Home for Girls charity container from Jerusalem circa 1930 designed by Alfred Salzman is a meaningful artifact that reflects the enduring tradition of charitable gi...

This late 19th century Mexican Folk Art devotional painting depicts St. Rita of Casia, the patron saint of lost and improbable causes. Wishing to join an Augustinian convent ...

A charity container designed by Alfred Salzman for the United Charity Institution of Jerusalem in 1920 is an intriguing artifact, reflecting the historical, cultural, and charitable ...

Antique glass and tin Moroccan Bikur Cholim charity container from Fez, circa 1920, is a fascinating artifact blending both cultural and historical sig...

Fabulous colorful and full of unpredictable moves when fully wound. Louis Marx toy company was prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent...

19th century miniature Swiss oil painting on tin depicting the Legend of William Tell. Showing William Tell on bent knee aiming the crossbow at hi...

An antique windup tin toy depicting a woman or maid in an apron designed by Heinrich Fisher & Co. When the toy is wound with the key, the woman walks. Made in Germany, circa 1920s. A...

Vintage 15 Car Train Set or Collection .Great collector gift set of Trains for that Train enthusiast. The set includes two 1950s American Flyer streamline aluminum trains. One engine and one pull car. Some are Lionel Trains...

For the mechanical bank and toy enthusiast, listed is a tin, lithographed and painted, all original 1960s mechanical bank made by the Yone Company of Japan (see image of logo on side panel). The company was founded in 1950 and is typical of the post war companies who produced outstanding children's toys. The action is unique, clever, and encourages saving money. With the bank wound (attached key wind on the underneath (see image); place a penny on the spot provided on top of the bank. The mouse dashes out of the grey shoe...

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...

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...

Early 19th Century Odd Fellows or Oddfellows tin heart in hand on an oak stick or staf. The basic idea behind the hand with heart is that whenever an Od...

Vintage Félix Potin Biscuit Tin With Polo Scenes. A delightful vintage French biscuit tin for Félix Potin's praline filled wafers. The front of the tin with a scene of a polo match, to the side an image of polo equipment...

Penny Toys were just that; toys made to sell for a penny or very inexpensively. This particular toy was manufactured in Germany (probably Nuremberg) for the ...

Iconic and rare antique tin toy, highly sought after by collectors of Lehman Toys, and fine quality wind-up toys. Without the "Lehman Autobus" your co...

A Dutch 18th century copper tobacco box A beautiful Dutch 18th century copper tobacco box with engraved on both sides and old Dutch text. The copper box is lined with tin on the ins...

This is a very rare and iconic piece of early advertising, branding the Walter Baker Chocolate Company and standing over 4 feet tall. Much history surroun...

This brightly lithographed tin wind-up toy in colors of red, yellow, and blue, with a driver dressed in appropriate motorcycle clothing, depicts a young man driving a delivery cart with "Speed Boy Delivery" printed on each side of the wagon. The manufacturers logo is clearly marked on both sides of the stake wagon and on the right shoulder of the driver "MAR" with a circle around it and "Made in The United States of America, New York, N.Y." around the circumference (see images). The license plate number is "268", which, along with the red painted inside of the drivers arms (as it should be!) indicates this earlier version and authenticity. Nearly 100 years old, it still operates fine and, upon winding the attached wind-up key a few times and placing the toy on the ground, the motorcycle and driver move across the floor on the way to their deliveries; do not over wind. (see video attached to this listing). The toy is completely original and in very good condition, with no repairs or restorations of any kind and no touch up or repaint. The arms and steering handle bars are also original (sometimes replaced) and they have the appropriate paint and markings. This would make a welcome addition to a collection of pre-war Americana. Dimensions: 9 7/8" long x 5 7/8" wide x 5 3/4" high After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys...

This 1940's "Drummer Boy" brightly colored lithographed tin wind-up toy capitalizes on the popularity of marching bands, spawned from World War II and the preponderance of patriotism...

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...

ABOUT Lash's Orangeade Cooler & Dispenser. Drum shaped tin body designed to house both orangeade and a surrounding ring of ice, allowing for cold and fresh service. The interior com...

A Dutch 18th century copper tobacco box A Dutch 18th century copper tobacco box, octagonal with engraving on the front and back. Name and title engraved on top and front. The copp...

This Pre-prohibition round advertising beer tray, promoting "Pacific Beer" was a product made by "The Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. Tacoma" Washington, as is...

This unique vintage pushka (charity box) is a rare historical piece from an Agudath Israel convention held in early 20th-century Europe, possibly near Switzerland. The design and inscriptions suggest that it was distributed to attendees as a keepsake and functional charity collection box. The pushka is made of tin, crafted by the European company Gebr. Hoffman, which began producing tins in 1904 in Thun, Switzerland. The two halves of the box fit together seamlessly, ensuring a secure closure. One side features an embossed design resembling an early 20th-century Swiss coin, with a large "1" encircled by a laurel wreath. Below the number, a narrow slit allows for the insertion of coins, making it a practical donation container. The reverse side of the tin bears...

Vintage Félix Potin Biscuit Tin With Polo Scenes. A delightful vintage French biscuit tin for Félix Potin's praline filled wafers. The front of the tin with a scene of a polo match, to the side an image of polo equipment...

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...

Vintage Medical Device Wooden Case for Bleeding Needle and Loop Kit with Tin Can. 0Original paperwork, solid wood case, 2 swing doors, tin metal...

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...

Presenting a fabulous historic treasure of times past, namely, a 19th century large Civil War Era bronze and tin pitcher. From circa 1850, this is an American frontier piece. I...

"Mr Fox The Magician" Blowing Magical Bubbles Collectible Tin Toy Brightly coloured 1960's tin toy from Japan, made by the manufacturer Yonezawa Sold without box. Takes D batteries to operate. These will not be sent with item due to postal restrictions. Yonezawa Toys...

Sarreid Ltd. Mexico handcrafted Mid-Century Modern tin metal sports player figurine, set of 3. Marked and numbered at the base. Rare Collector's Items. O-623-335

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...

Vintage Japanese tin and celluloid wind up toy. When you wind this toy the top spins around while the babies on the back move from side to side and the el...

Set of three antique tintypes of women. Price is for all 3 as a set. A tintype is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of m...

Very rare painted metal figure. Absolutely stunning. It stands up fine and displays well. 14 inches tall. German or Italian made. In poor vintage condition; one foot is completel...

Tri-Ang Circus Truck Toy This bright blue and yellow mid-century Tri-ang Circus toy truck makes a fabulous display piece. Made from tin, the windscreen is...

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...

A charity container for the Jewish Institute for the Blind by Alfred Saltzman from Jerusalem in 1930 reflects the efforts to support education and welfare for visually impaired indiv...

Small collection of light duty metal clips, from German newspapers. Silkscreen on thin metal. All working. Kölnische Zeitung (Cologne Gazette) Frankfurter Rundschau Rheinische P...

Commercial Coffee Bean Dispenser (4 available- Sold EACH), is a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors, with an interesting dispenser with integral funnel that allows one to dis...

This large sign advertises for Pillsbury's Best Flour. The sign has brilliant red and green color with white lettering. This sign is divided into two sections down the middle and is ...

A Rabbi Meir Ba'al Haness charity container from Israel circa 1920 is an artifact associated with Jewish religious devotion and charitable traditions. Rabbi Meir Ba'al Haness, also ...

A Kollel America Tiferet Jerusalem Charity Container from New York circa 1930 is tied to the charitable activities of Jewish immigrant communities in America raising donations for ca...

A tin charity container for Kollel Shomrei HaChomot in Belgium from the early 20th century was used to collect donations for this religious institution comprising several schools, an...

This Moroccan charity container from around 1920 is a unique artifact that represents the containers that were often used for collecting donations or contributions for various charit...

A Charity Container for the Rabbinical College of Telshe in Cleveland, Ohio from the 1960s is an artifact tied to the support of religious education within the Jewish community durin...

A Keren Hayeshuv charity container from Israel circa 1940 is an artifact tied to the early years of the State of Israel and its efforts to support Jewish settlement and development. Keren Hayeshuv, which translates to "The Settlement Fund," was an organization established in Israel during the pre-statehood period and continued its activities after the establishment...

A Yeshiva D'Chassidei Belz Charity Container from New York represents the support of religious education within the Belz Hasidic community during that period. Yeshiva D'Chassidei Be...

A charity container for the Turkish Or-A'Haïm National Israelite Hospital from circa 1930 is a historically significant artifact reflecting efforts to support healthcare and charitab...

An American Bnei B'rith Women's Bank Charity Container from circa 1950 represents a specific artifact tied to the philanthropic efforts of the Bnei B'rith Women's organization during that period. Bnei B'rith Women: Bnei B'rith Women (BBW), established in 1897, is a Jewish women...

A charity container for the Sha'arei Tzedek Hospital designed by Alfred Saltzman from Jerusalem in 1930 reflects the efforts to support healthcare and charitable initiatives in the e...

A Rare Hungarian Tin Charity Container made in the late 19th Century. Charity box has a latched cover at the top and a plaque informing the people who donate to the box which organ...

Vintage Santa mailbox, made of tin and wood this small child size mailbox is a dear reminder of sending letters to Santa whether you are naughty of nice!