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Toys and Dolls For Sale
Steiff Mother Pig and Piglets Soft Figural Sculptures, Mohair, Germany.
By Steiff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Steiff Germany Mother Pig and Piglets Soft Figural Sculptures, Mohair, Germany. 3pc set. Large 26" high pig with two baby pigs. Two have metal tag and label. Dimensions: Height: 26 i...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Mohair
£2,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare and Collectable Sleeping Droopy by Demons & Merveilles Figurine Statue
Located in Sofia, BG
Rare figure of sleeping Droopy made out of polystone resin.
This is an official licensed Tex Avery figure.
Pre-owned but in perfect shape in original box....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Art Deco Bakelite "Fish Themed" Still Bank, American, circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
This very unique still bank is a "must have" for the discerning still bank collector, in that it is made of bakelite, in addition to it having a fish theme; only a couple of other banks depict a fish. American and probably manufactured around circa 1930, (making it an Art Deco piece), this pre-war bank, though unmarked, is undoubtedly a bakelite product; that company having been formed in 1922, utilizing the discovery and patent of bakelite in 1907 and 1909 respectively. Art Deco collectors would find this piece highly decorative and "period" compatible.
This fish bank is in excellent and all original condition. The bank is rare in and of itself, but another element that makes it particularly scarce is the fact that, other than the old "knife in the slot" there was no way to remove the coins once the bank was filled without smashing it apart and destroying it. Great gift for that February/March pisces birthday.
Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 5" high x 2 1/8" wide
Note:I am a leading specialist in the field of vintage coin banks...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bakelite
19th Century Teddy Bear
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century Teddy bear with charming time worn patina
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Asian Geisha Japanese Figurine Collectible Doll 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Asian Geisha Japanese Figurine Collectible Doll Mounted on black wood base.
Vintage Geisha Madame Butterfly Opera House Japanese Doll Figurine.
Vintage Asian Japanese lady with traditional silk kimono.
Hand sewn and dressed in an elegant red, black and gold pinned silk kimono.
Black hair rolled in traditional Japanese Geisha style.
This handcrafted silk doll is a Japanese Geisha doll...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Toys and Dolls
Materials
Textile
Child's Pedal Race Car by Saibro, circa 1950
Located in Evergreen, CO
Sleek and sporty, this mid-20th century child's car was manufactured by Saibro in India. It features a mesh grille, padded seat, metal pedals, rubber tires, and proudly wears racing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Rare and Collectable Droopy by the Clock by Demons & Merveilles Figurine Statue
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy ready to go on a date by Demons & Merveilles.
Made in 2001 in its original box in perfect condition.
Perfect gift and a part of a large collection.
USA, ...
Category
Early 2000s American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Collectable TexAvery Droopy Figurine Statue by Demons & Merveilles
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy smoking cigar by Demons & Merveilles.
Made in 1999 in its original box in perfect condition.
Perfect gift and a part of a larg...
Category
Late 20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Rare and Collectable Droopy and Girl by Demons & Merveilles Figurine Statue
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy kissed by the Girl by Demons & Merveilles.
Made in 1997 in its original box in perfect condition.
Perfect gift and a part of a large collection.
USA, 1997.
Category
1990s American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
£421 Sale Price
44% Off
Three big painted wooden black and white dice, USA 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
Three large dice, made of white painted wood. On the six sides of the cube, circles from 1 to 6 are engraved and painted in black. USA, circa 1940.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Toy Sewing Machine Collection Featuring Singer, Vulcan, Regina, Elna
Located in Mortsel, BE
This fascinating collection of vintage hand-crank sewing machines, originally designed as toys for children, showcases a wide range of models produced throughout the 20th century. These miniaturized machines were often gifted to young girls, allowing them to learn basic sewing skills while also sparking creativity and craftsmanship at an early age. Beyond their educational value, they are a testament to the industrial craftsmanship of the time, representing the same intricate mechanisms found in full-sized sewing machines.
Brands like Singer, Vulcan, Regina, Elna, and Casige are well-represented in this collection, each with their distinct designs and color schemes. Singer, one of the most well-known names in sewing machine history, produced smaller versions of their famous models. Similarly, Vulcan from the UK crafted vibrant red and blue machines, while Regina and Casige from Germany offered delicate, beautifully painted versions. These machines are cherished for their durability, functionality, and charming designs, making them highly collectible today.
The first known toy sewing machine...
Category
20th Century Unknown Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Pair of Articulated Toys / Rabbit & Bear in Pale Oak by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of articulated toys; both a rabbit and a bear by Kay Bojesen, circa 1990s. #2036
Kay Bojesen's toys are world-famous Classic for childre...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Oak
£351 Sale Price
20% Off
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958). Rocking horse made of patinated lacquered beech wood.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958).
Rocking horse made of p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
20th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark Putz Toy Set, Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark. A wonderful example of a 20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 36 assorted hand carved figures. Typically, children played with t...
Category
20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
20th Century String Puppet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oddly beautiful, in a tragic way, puppet was made somewhere in the 20th century, as we are uncertain of their specific creation date. The plexiglass case around them was custom made for them specially, and has kept them safe all these years. You are able to take the puppet out of the case and maneuver it around like any other string puppet. They are dressed in a white, silk suit with black pom poms decorating the gown. Their expression is dramatic in a way that you almost cannot tell what emotion they are expressing; it is up to your interpretation. Great as a collectors item.
PLEXIGLASS BOX Dimensions: 32.5"H x 10.5"W x 10.5"D
We do local delivery close or in Los Angeles for fee.
Will calculate shipping...
Category
Early 20th Century European Expressionist Toys and Dolls
Materials
Silk, Plexiglass
Antique Articulating Teddy Bear Driving Wagon Platform Pull Toy Americana
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique wheeled platform articulating pull toy featuring a teddy bear stuffed animal seated in a red white and blue wagon with arms that move up and down a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Toys and Dolls
Materials
Mohair, Hardwood
£357 Sale Price
20% Off
Christmas Santa Claus Bench Tree Christmas Wagon with Toys
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind Christmas Holiday installation display with Children’s bench, sitting Santa Claus in velvet outfit, small 24” Christmas tree decorated with European glass minis ornaments and Christmas toys...
Category
1950s American American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
£572 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Old Bronze kewpie Doll Car Mascot / Hood Ornament, 1912-1925
By Rose O'Neill
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Old bronze kewpie doll car Mascot / hood ornament. 1912-1920´s.
Mounted over a wings radiator cap. Perfect gift for any Car Fan / Automobilia. Can be used...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls
Materials
Bronze
Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century
Five cats, 4 of which are filled with straw. Two Tom-cats (1, the smallest is right hind leg defective) Black with arched back. 17 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Coca Cola Delivery Truck by Buddy L, C1960
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous buddy L Coca Cola delivery truck with aluminum hand truck from the late fifties early sixties. One rear tire is smaller by not much, it's a little dif...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century wooden dollhouse cabinet filled with pewter and bear
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century wooden dollhouse cabinet filled with pewter and bear
A cabinet painted with the look of pine, made of soft wood with 2 doors in the low...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Pewter
A Cast Iron Painted Dog, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Cast Iron Painted Dog, 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensons:
Height: 12cm.
Width: 12cm.
Depth: 9cm.
Category
20th Century Australian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Fairground Horse Sculpture
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Mid-Century Modern cast aluminum fairground horse sculpture with original polychrome wheatered patina on a wrough iron Stand with movement mechanism.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
A Pair of Toy Pickup Trucks, 1950-60s
By Tonka
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of shelf sitter toy pickup trucks. A Tonka from the late 50s and a Structo from the 60s.
13 inches wide by 5 ½ inches deep by 5 inches tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
£381 / set
Antique German Bisque Doll 971 A 2 M Armand Marseille, Ric#004
Located in Norton, MA
Beautiful Armand Marseille 14" bent knee baby in her factory original clothing and mohair wig. Her bisque socket head is good with no evidence of mish...
Category
1910s German Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Lot of Five Deer & Hunter Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of five Putz stick-legged Deers and a Hunter. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas nativity scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. This is a fabulous set of stick-legged deers with dust covered body. The animals have a sturdy stick leg construction, with all of them having their original stick legs and have not been repaired. The Measurements given in the dimensions section refers to the Hunter figure. This extraordinary set dates from around 1880 - 1890s and was made in the Erzgebirge area (Ore Mountains) in Germany. This is a nice addition to any Christmas Decoration or just for your collection of old German toys.
For explanation:
Putz items, by true definition, were any figures or buildings that when displayed together, told the Biblical story of the birth of Christ. The term today is loosely used for any item that is used under a Christmas tree to create a Christmas “garden” or “yard.” Buildings, homemade or mass produced, composition figures and animals, bottle brush trees and any assortment of various accessories, possibly a toy train and usually a Nativity set at the heart of the display are just a few things that might spark one’s creativity when designing a “putz” for under the tree.
Elaborate “putz” scenes reached their heights in the 1920s and 1940s. Today you will generally find them under the trees of diehard collectors of antique Christmas items...
Category
Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
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 USA of Rochester, NY, circa 1980's. This is new old stock and appears to have never ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Rare and Collectable Texavery Figurine Statue by Demons & Merveilles
Located in Sofia, BG
Figurine statue of Droopy ready to party by Demons & Merveilles.
Made in 2000 in its original box in perfect condition.
Perfect gift and a part of a large collection.
USA, 2000.
Category
Early 2000s American Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
20th Century French Wooden Toy Car
Located in High Point, NC
Transport yourself back in time with this charming 20th-century French Wooden Toy Car—a delightful creation that echoes the simplicity and charm of vintage playthings...
Category
20th Century French Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
19th C Original Painted Checkerboard Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted checkerboard game board. Board has great Grungy paint. Great Pitina.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Rare Vintage 1980s Lenci Doll, Serial Number 46
Located in Plainview, NY
The Lenci doll is one of the most beautiful dolls ever made. This rare beautiful vintage original Lenci Doll from 1980s. The doll was purchased from the Nu...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Wool
Gama Fire Brigade Ladder Truck Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1945-49
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal Toy car. Operated by a friction engine for ringing the bell. Functions include - mechanical ringing bell. In very good con...
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Original Painted Game Board, Signed and Dated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original painted game board - signed and Dated 1935.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wool, Paint
Cast Iron Scotty Doorstop, Early 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Cast iron scotty doorstop early 20th century.
Category
1910s North American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Ko Verzu vintage doll's wardrobe for ado holland
By Ko Verzuu
Located in Tomi, Nagano
Freestanding toy wardrobe.
Verzuu from the Netherlands became director of ADO and continued to showcase his sense of color and abstract expression reminiscent of Destyle through his ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plywood
Cast Iron Yellow Cab Taxi, w/Driver by Arcade Co. ca. 1920's, Original Condition
By Arcade Manufacturing Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This cast iron Yellow Taxi Cab is in very fine condition with all original paint. It is hard to believe a toy such as this that was meant for children to play with has kept all that...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel &Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Wood
Set of 70s Toy Musical Instruments, Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 70s Toy Musical Instruments, Made in Italy
They come from a nursery school.
Good condition.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany
A lovely collection of Steiff birds in different sizes, ages and fabrics. 13 pieces of Steiff birds in total with extra as accesso...
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Bakelite, Sheet Metal / Tin Globe from the 1950s, West Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage Globe from the 1950s.
Specially made on the subject of aviation.
Depicted with all kinds of flying lines.
Made by the company M.S. Germany.
The globe is made of Tin and the stand is Bakelite.
Globe and stand...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Hermanos Calavera Jefe in Oiled Walnut by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Southwest Genuine Skookum Native American Women Dolls - Set of 4 from 1930s
By Skookum
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four genuine Skookum dolls. Made with leather, real hair, wool, and fabric, these Native American dolls were the original American Girl....
Category
1930s American Native American Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Wool
£488 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Vases
Two miniature Chinese porcelain dollhouse vases. Chinese porcel...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Porcelain
Stunning handmade circa 1930 Childrens Rocking Horse of a Dachshund Sausage Dog
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind hand made in England rocking horse in the form of a Sausage dog.
What a charming period piece of children’s folk art...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage carved and painted two-toned wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed patina. Born in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu during the mid-20th century, this vintage car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tin Wind Up Toy "Boy Skier" by J. Chein & Co. American Circa 1950
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very nice condition all tin, vintage wind up toy by J. Chein Company, New York City, circa 1950, "Boy Skier"; in all original paint and lithography; in ...
Category
1950s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Tin
American Salesman Sample Late 19th C. Wooden Hay Wagon
Located in Incline Village, NV
SALESMAN SAMPLE: Late 19th C. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn hay wagon, in excellent condition with original gold stenciling to carr...
Category
1890s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Pair Miniature Christmas Trees on Gold Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute pair of miniature bottlebrush Christmas trees on an Italian gold leaf wood tray, with two blown glass Santa’s figurines and two porcelain miniature polar bears. Decorated with m...
Category
1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Two Vintage Steiff Animal wool Birds Miniatures, 1960 - 1970s Vintage German Toy
By Steiff
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Collection of two Steiff PomPom Birds, made in Germany.
A lovely collection of Steiff birds in different sizes, ages and fabrics. Two pieces of Steiff birds in total.
The raven with...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Mohair
Postmodern Space Age Deutsche Bank Pill Shaped Balancing Penny Bank, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Space Age Deutsche Bank Pill Shaped Balancing Penny Bank, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979.
Additional information:
Materials: Plastic
Style: Memphis, Postm...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Toys and Dolls
Materials
Plastic
Gama Bucket Crane Truck Plastic Tin Toy Car Vintage Germany 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal and plastic Toy car. Some play action functions include. In very good condition, with aging in a few spots but is still a great collectible.
A beautiful ...
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Traditional Paper Lantern, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional textile and metal lantern. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Category
1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
£163 Sale Price
78% Off
Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of three Putz toy Santa gnomes. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas scene figures. As they are all old, most show the expected signs of age and use. This is a fabulous set of toy figures. The Measurements given in the dimensions section refers to the tallest item pictured. This extraordinary set dates from around 1920s - 1930s0 and was made in the Erzgebirge area (Ore Mountains) in Germany. This is a nice addition to any Christmas Decoration or just for your collection of old German toys.
For explanation:
Putz items, by true definition, were any figures or buildings that when displayed together, told the Biblical story of the birth of Christ. The term today is loosely used for any item that is used under a Christmas tree to create a Christmas “garden” or “yard.” Buildings, homemade or mass produced, composition figures and animals, bottle brush trees and any assortment of various accessories, possibly a toy train and usually a Nativity set at the heart of the display are just a few things that might spark one’s creativity when designing a “putz” for under the tree.
Elaborate “putz” scenes reached their heights in the 1920s and 1940s. Today you will generally find them under the trees of diehard collectors of antique Christmas items...
Category
1920s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Composition
Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
Manufactured in 1884 by the Shepard Hardware Company in Buffalo, New York, this cast iron mechanical bank measures 7 1/8" long and is in excellent all original condition and paint, especially considering that the Shepard Company did not use a primer rendering their surface more vulnerable than say, the Steven's Company. There is no touch up or repaint, and no restoration of any kind. Colors of bright red on the dress, flesh tones, tan colored dog, and maroon base are all very bright and crisp. The bank is accompanied by the original wooden box in which it was originally shipped; a very special find and charming piece of Americana. Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an estate and the original owner, and I have owned it since then for over 35 years. The theme of the bank depicts a young Victorian girl playing with her golden retriever. It is one of only four antique mechanical banks...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Iron
19th C Original Painted Game Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted game board. Nice original Salmon and black paint.
Category
19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight
A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet. Still wearing a...
Category
1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls
Materials
Brass
Annette Himstedt doll Neblina 1991/1992 with children's doll pram
Located in Delft, NL
Annette Himstedt doll Neblina 1991/1992 with children's doll pram
A Mid 20th Century children's doll pram with an Annette Himstedt doll.
Neblina is from th...
Category
20th Century German Toys and Dolls
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Antique Dollhouse Pewter Bird Cage with Bird, By Babette Schweizer, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding bird cage in painted soft metal with a colorful Bird. To hang in your dollhouse or to put on a table in a salon or a parlor.
Made of pewter. Nice for every decoration...
Category
1910s German Art Nouveau Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Glass
Train Station Toy, Germany, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Train station toy, Germany, around 1950s
Working well
Original condition.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls
Materials
Metal
Large 1970s Spanish Hand Painted Resin Boxer Fairground Sculpture w/ Scoreboard
Located in Marbella, ES
Monumental larger-than-life 1970s Spanish hand painted resin fairground sculpture with scoreboard.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Toys and Dolls
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Antique, New and Vintage Toys and Dolls
Antique, new and vintage toys and dolls of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike.
Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.
With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.
Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.
Mid-century modern toys and dolls are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.
Explore a unique collection of antique, new and vintage toys and dolls as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.