Tin Collectibles and Curiosities

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

c. 1920s-1940s; (likely) Catholic Art and Book Co. - St. Louis, MO Framed chromolithograph of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. A classic devotional image of Christ displaying the Sacred ...

A Dutch Jewish Hospital Charity Container from the Netherlands, circa 1920, is a unique Judaic historical artifact. This charity container was used to collect donations for a Jewish...

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...

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...

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...

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...

All tin; circa 1950's four piece doll furniture set, scaled to fit and accommodate all of your 8" or so dolls from that era, e.g. "Muffie, Ginnette, etc". Display your dolls around this ensemble consisting of a clothing wardrobe...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ye...

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...

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...

Made by J. Chein & Company Circa 1935 in New York City; originally inventoried as #258 (same number as similar looking Popeye toy dated 1932) and was named "Mechanical Clown Barrel Walker". The name of the maker "Chein" is stamped as a logo to the rear of the barrel (see image). This is one of the earlier toys that Chein made. The lithography and hand paint are in gorgeous original condition with bright colors of red and gold to the barrel, flesh tones to the clown, who sports a multi colorful smiling face. The toy works great; simply wind the attached key wind in the back 1/2 revolution; place on the hard surface----the clown waddles across the floor, back and forth, while shaking his head to and fro (see accompanying video with this listing to see it work) In addition to being quite a scarce toy it is even more difficult to find in this fine condition. Often times the head is lacking or replaced from rough usage and surface rarely maintains this beautiful finish. This particular example is completely original with no restorations, repairs, or touch up paint of any kind. There is a small 5/8" superficial indentation to the front top of barrel (see image). This would make a proud addition to any collection of vintage toys or Americana. Dimensions: 7 1/2" high x 3 1/4" wide x 4" deep See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose. Provenance: From a recently acquired West Coast collection of fine quality tin toys. 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. My toys operate properly and are as stated and accurately described. it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage...

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...

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 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...

Tipp & Co. Toy Clockwork Tinplate Motorcycle. A rare, desirable, tinplate wind-up motorcycle by the renowned German manufacturer, Tipp & Co or TippCo. The original tin windup motorbike with a civilian male rider and female pillion passenger. The clockwork toy...

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...

Very difficult antique toy to come by, especially to find with the original box, as this example. In excellent and all original condition and paint in bright blue, white, and yellow paint and lithography with no touch up; there is zero restoration, and the toy is in outstanding operating condition; just wind up the attached wind up key on the back of the boy and the he dances around in a circular motion for quite some time while seemingly playing his accordion (see the video attached). "Dancing Dutch Boy" is an all tin wind up toy...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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 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...

"B.O. Plenty (printed on the back) is the name of this American made tin wind-up toy; named after the classic Dick Tracy comic book and radio character of the 1930's. In his hand he is holding his daughter, Baby Sparkle. Markings include the Marx logo to the rear "Made in The United States of America" in logo as well as location of manufacture, "New York, N,Y.". Vertically in small print on back of pants "By Permission of Famous Artists Syndicated Copyright By Chicago Tribune" (see images for markings), Markings on the box contribute to validating the genesis and name of the toy, and 200 fifth Avenue, New York address of the Marx Company, which was founded in 1919. Highly lithographed (comes with the very hard to find nice condition original box as well) this example is in excellent and all original condition with no restoration or touch up of any kind.Colors include; yellow shirt and hat. blue vest, brown striped pants, white and flesh tones to face and baby. The toy features B.O. Plenty with a "wise guy" look on his face, while holding his baby. When wound up he waddles back and forth, with his hat flying up in the air and back down again (see movie attached to this listing). The toy works great! Dimensions: 8 1/2" high x 2 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep. Provenance: From a recently acquired West Coast collection of fine quality tin toys. See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose. 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. My toys operate properly and are as stated and accurately described. it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin toys...

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

Diminutive late 1940s "penny toy like" wind-up tin toy platform train modern and sleek looking for that era; it is hand painted and lithographed in bright co...

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 ...

This seldom seen bank is technically a mechanical bank but basically it is a still bank with a slight mechanical function, that being; once it is full of coins, it opens up automatic...

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

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...

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...

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 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 ...

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

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...