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Toys and Dolls For Sale
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Lot of Five Sheep Nativity Putz Toy Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of five Putz stick-legged sheep. 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 sheep with dust covered body . The sheep have a sturdy stick leg construction, with all sheep having their original stick legs and have not been repaired. They all have hand-painted composition faces. The Measurements given in the dimensions section refers to the tallest sheep. This extraordinary set dates from around 1880 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...
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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

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Composition

1930s Cast Saving Pig / Money Box Made by Swedish Gold Smith Olof W. Nilsson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful and unique saving pig / money box made by Swedish gold smith Olof W. Nilsson in Kristianstad Sweden in the 1930s. This money box is beautifully detailed shaped ...
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1930s Swedish Other Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Austrian Christmas Krampus Halloween Devil Candy Container Catchall Box, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This unique Christmas Box from Austria is handmade and futures a famous Christmas character, The Krampus, Belsnickel's companion. The vintage piece dates from the 1940s or older and ...
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20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition

Collector's Encyclopaedia of Half Dolls by Norma Werner, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The Collector's Encyclopaedia of Half Dolls by Norma Werner and Frieda Marion. Collector Books, Kentucky, 1979. First Edition hardcover with dust jacke...
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1970s American Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Primitive Hand Carved Wooden Sleigh for One Person, circa 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Lovely hand carved primitive, puristic wooden sleigh for one person, probably end of the19th century. The sleigh has a beautiful, silverish weathered pa...
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1890s American Antique Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille. Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997. First edition paperback. Doll kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything. The Author ...
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1980s American Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled
Located in Huntington, NY
Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled Some traces of original stenciling on the front. Original retailer and brand markings on the reverse side. Th...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Traditional Folding Metal 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 ...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Metal

19th Century Italian Articulated Wooden Figure
Located in London, GB
19th century articulated wooden figure We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...
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1870s Italian Early Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls

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Pine

Collection of Dutch miniature dollhouse pewter, 17th - 18th century
Located in Delft, NL
Collection of Dutch miniature dollhouse pewter, 17th - 18th century A collection of 4 pieces of antique miniature pewter from the periods 17th century and 18th century A porringer ...
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17th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls

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Pewter

Small 1950s Tin Toy Globe Lithography Print French, Wavy Base, by MS, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderful find, labeled in French and made for Belgium: by MS (Michael Seidel, Western Germany). This tin globe was made around 1951 and lithography / screen printed. Classic tin toy...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Sheet Metal

Elegant Vintage Porcelain Doll, Blue and White Beauty from the 20th century 2C05
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the charm of a bygone era with this Vintage Porcelain Doll, a delicate beauty hailing from the middle of the 20th century. ...
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20th Century Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

Lot 6 Vintage Ape Monkey Bojesen Style Paper Cardboard Hanging Mobile Ornaments
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 6 monkey. Each is made from cardboard and paper, this would be a great addition for your room to build your own hanging mobile. Total high of each one is given in dimen...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Collection of Three Pig in Pot Lucky Charm Figurines Antique German 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful collection of golden pig lucky charm figurines. Made from china porcelain. Such items are given away as good luck charms on New Year's Eve. Nice...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Composition, Metal

Group of Vintage Chinese Puppets
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting collection of five (5) unused, vintage Chinese puppets.
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1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Linen

Miniature Flower Stand Basket Erhard & Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare and exquisite miniature antique German Flower Stand Basket is a must-have for Dollhouse and Doll collectors and enthusiasts alike. With its beautiful intricate design, it is suitable for any room and adds a touch of elegance to your Dollhouse. The set includes also a bouquet of flowers and the stand, all in very good condition. Made of high-quality gold-plated metal and handmade by skilled craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, this Erhard & Söhne dollhouse toy...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

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Metal, Gold Plate

Beaded Ndebele Initiation Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king...
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Mid-20th Century South African Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood

1890s Victorian Porcelain Dolls 'Frozen Charlotte' Japan & Germany, Set of 3
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautiful set of 3 antique porcelain dolls, so called ''Frozen Charlottes'': they originate in Germany, where they would be put into the pudding (or a...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

Set of Six 1st Ed, Limited Ed and Signed Books on Lionel Toy Trains
Located in valatie, NY
Set of Six 1st Ed, Limited Ed and Signed Books on Lionel Toy Trains. 1. Greenberg's Guide to Lionel Trains by Bruce C. Greenberg, 1945-1969. Sykesville: G...
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Late 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Paper

1960s Magazine Rack Leather Kangaroo Animal Figure
Located in Delft, NL
A 1960s magazine rack leather kangaroo animal figure A 1960s magazine rack leather kangaroo animal figure with pen holders in leather binding in various places and the belly funct...
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20th Century European Toys and Dolls

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Leather, Linen

Vintage Ceramic Hot Dog and Hamburger Banks, Set of Two
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ceramic Hot Dog and Hamburger Banks, Set of Two Offered for sale is a vintage whimsical hot dog and hamburger bank set. The life size ceramic pieces look extremely realisti...
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Late 20th Century Toys and Dolls

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Ceramic

Metal Toys from Nuremberg Unique Mechanical Toys Firm Georg Kellermann, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Metal Toys from Nuremberg: The Unique Mechanical Toys of the Firm of Georg Kellermann & Co. of Nuremberg, 1910-1979 by Gerhard Walter. Schiffer Publishi...
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1990s American Toys and Dolls

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Paper

Handmade Rajasthani Kathputli Dancing Puppet Couple Jaipur India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large pair of vintage 1950s string marionettes, these magnificent Rajasthani Kathputli puppets came from the vibrant state of Rajasthan in northwestern India. Meticulously handcrafte...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Textile, Silk, Wood

Midcentury Antique Bisque Porcelain Doll
Located in Miami, FL
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

Kay Bojesen and Jorgen Bloch Lion in Natural Rope, Denmark 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare example of the Danish toy-design-master Kay Bojesen work. This lion in braided natural rope was designed I collaboration between Jorgen Bloch and K...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Rope

18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Kangxi Vases
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniatures Blue and White Kangxi Vases Three miniature Chinese porcelain dollhouse vases. Chinese...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

Collectible "Knoll" Tractor Trailer Truck Toy with Original Box by Winross USA
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 ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Dutch silver miniature tea kettle by Vos & Kempen Begeer, 1921
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver miniature tea kettle by Vos & Kempen Begeer, 1921 A miniature children's toy silver tea kettle with swing handle, made by Vos & Kempen Begeer, Voorschoten (The Netherla...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Toys and Dolls

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Silver

1920s American Educational Metal Pendulum Horse Toy design by Louis Petersen
Located in Haarlem, NL
This 1920s pendulum horse toy was originally designed by Louis C. Petersen. He was the Director of Manual Arts, State Normal University, Carbondale, Illinois. Since then many fathe...
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Toy Cast Iron Truck Car Carrier; Three Cars by A.C. Williams American Circa 1930
Located in Incline Village, NV
Founded in 1886, the A.C. Williams Toy Company in Ravenna, Ohio, manufactured this toy circa 1930. This cast iron truck car carrier loaded with three blue "Austin" sedans ("Austin" embossed on the side of each car) is completely original with no restoration of any kind, and is in original paint with no touch-up or repaint. I have black lighted everything to insure originality of paint. A red Mack truck hitched to a green trailer pulls the car carrier with it's three original cars; all nickel plated wheels on all vehicles are original. Other markings include #5, #11, and #1 on the inside of each car by rear axle; and #5 on the green trailer; #5 on the red truck. Wonderful piece of Americana in very nice condition; one or several of the cars usually are missing and/or typically repainted due to rough floor play. See my other listings of over 100+ vintage toys and antique children's toy savings banks from which to chose. Dimensions: 12 1/2" long x 2" wide x 4 1/4" high. Each cast iron car...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Iron

American Mohair & Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, 'Franklin'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Mohair & Straw Jointed Cone Nose Teddy Bear, 'Franklin' USA, Circa 1900s Meet "Franklin," an expressive and well-loved example of an uncommon American cone-nose teddy bea...
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Mohair, Thread, Straw

Ko Verzu vintage doll's wardrobe for ado holland
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch De Stijl Toys and Dolls

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Plywood

Beautiful Pez Dispenser Popart Clown Advertising Chalkboard Vintage Austria 1970
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser Advertising chalkboard from Austria. Made of plastic, circa 1970s. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice addit...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Plastic

Animal Wind-up toy dog with spin tail, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Animal Wind-up toy dog ​​with spin tail, 1950s A wind-up animal toy, colored yellow with brown spots in velvety soft mohair and green glass eyes. On the belly the winding system wit...
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Mid-20th Century European Toys and Dolls

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Mohair, Straw

Antique French Marionette
Located in Houston, TX
We found this wonderful 19th century French Marionette in Rouen France. The puppet, and its art form, have been a mainstay of French cultural life f...
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Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage USSR Electric Hair Dryer: Retro Beauty from 1986 - Red and Black, 1J72
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step back in time to the glamour of the 1980s with this delightful vintage USSR electric hair dryer. Radiating a nostalgic charm, this hair dryer features a striking combination of r...
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1980s Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Plastic

Pair of 1st Ed Books, "Evolution of the Pedal Car, " Vols. I & II, by Neil Wood
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of First Edition Books, "Evolution of the Pedal Car," Volumes I & II, by Neil Wood. L W Publishing & Book Sales, 1992. First Edition softcovers. Filled with images and photos, descriptions, dimensions, and original values of child-size toy vehicles...
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Late 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

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Paper

English Toy Horse in Painted Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Toy horse in painted wood. It has a carefully sculpted body with well-defined anatomical shapes, a mane and tail made from natural horsehair and finished in white paint, slightly pat...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Antique Carved Polychrome Crocodile Puppet
Located in Savannah, GA
An antique carved and polychromed crocodile puppet. Unidentified; early Punch and Judy puppet or Yoruban mask possibly. 4 inches wide by 9 inches long by 2 ¾ inches deep
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Early 20th Century Unknown Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Antique Lungers Hausen German Set of 10 Child's Toy Nesting Blocks or Boxes
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This child's toy set of nesting blocks or boxes was m fade by Lungers Hausen of Germany in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The blocks or boxes are constructed of wood which has been covered with vibrant and colorful lithographed paper images of nursery rhymes, animals and children playing. The graduated set can be configured in numerous ways, but when stacked reach over fifty inches in height. The nesting boxes...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Toys and Dolls

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Pine, Paper

Collection Steiff PomPom and Mohair Birds, Germany
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...
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20th Century German Toys and Dolls

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Fabric

Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913
Located in Incline Village, NV
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...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Magical Large 19th Century French Beautifully Carved Wooden Horse Pull Toy
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Late 19th century oversized pull along horse toy. A stunning handmade example with unusually large propositions. Stands on original wooden pull along ...
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19th Century French Antique Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Melodic Elegance: Antique German Sheet Music Book - Early 20th Century, 2C06
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the rich musical legacy with our Antique German Sheet Music Book from the beginning of the 20th century. Published in Leipzig by C.F. Peters, this edition feature...
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20th Century Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

Kay Bojesen, Early Horse Figurine in Beech, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Measurement and info: Type: Wooden horse toy/figure. Material: Beech. Color: Beech with natural patina and aging. Design/maker: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Beech

Vintage Leather Small Model of a Seal, 1960s-70s
Located in Downingtown, PA
Vintage Leather Small Model of a Seal, 1960s-70s The rare small leather model of a tortoise shows the outer shell with typical markings on the back. The head has scored eyes and mo...
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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Leather

Uncle Sam Still Bank 'Composition, ' circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
American manufacture; this colorful hand-painted still bank depicting Uncle Sam is all original with no repairs and no repaint. Fabulous crazing throughout indicative of original pai...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Composition

American Tin Toy Trolley, circa 1880
By George W. Brown & Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
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...
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

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Tin

Bicentennial Cast Iron Still Bank, American, Circa 1976
Located in Incline Village, NV
Shaped like a pyramid this cast iron penny bank was made to commemorate the 200 year anniversary of America; thus inscribed at the top (see image) 1776-1976. It is painted in white (...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Iron

Collection of Antique Tin Litho Sand Toys
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a collection of 5 early sand toys. The look is very graphic. The are makers are McDowell, Chein, Wolverine and Ohio Art. They date from the 1920s. Con...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Industrial Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse Miniature Blue and White Kangxi Vase '1662-1722'
Located in Delft, NL
Chinese Porcelain Dollhouse miniature blue and white Kangxi vase Kangxi (1662-1722), ca 1720 With a scene of floral decor and long Eliza The porcelain vase...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Toys and Dolls

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Porcelain

LB LTD Tri-Ang Steel Train-Steam Locomotives Toy
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bright orange and black color train-steam locomotives metal toy. It has four black tires and a little silver metal bell in the front top of...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

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Steel

Pinocchio
Located in London, GB
Original British front of house card used inside the foyer of the cinema. The artwork features the films scene where pinocchio takes his first steps. Walt Disney's second animated fe...
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1940s British Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Paint

Two Leo the Loin Steiffs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two Leo the Loin Steiffs Large 8.5"H x 17"W x 10"D Small 6"H x 10:W x 7"D
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20th Century Toys and Dolls

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Mohair

Kay Bojesen 1950s Oak Elephant
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Early elephant designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953. Its made from solid oak and features articulated limbs, legs, trunk and a removable head. This is an early example made between 1955-5...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Oak

Kay Bojesen Original Painted Beech Zebra Figure with Patina, 1950s Danish Modern
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Type: Wooden toy zebra, Figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black. Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed in 1935). Measurements: ...
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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

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Beech

Dutch Silver Miniature Table by Hooijkaas, Schoonhoven for a Doll's House
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver miniature table by Hooijkaas, Schoonhoven for a Doll's House Dutch silver miniature table with contoured top Dutch silver Hall marks of the "Sword, with 835" (used s...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Toys and Dolls

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Silver

19th Century Carnival Folk Art Carved Wooden Head with Zinc Hat
Located in Haarlem, NL
This head is from a fair or carnival game. Not sure what the game was, perhaps the head has been used to toss rings over, or maybe you were supposed to throw something in his mouth....
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Toys and Dolls

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Zinc

Cast Iron Toy Duck Mold, England 1950s
Located in South Salem, NY
This vintage cast iron toy duck mold from England, dating to around 1950, showcases exceptional craftsmanship and detail. The mold features a li...
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Mid-20th Century English Toys and Dolls

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Iron

"Lehman Autobus" German WindUp Toy By The Ernest Paul Lehman Company, Circa 1903
Located in Incline Village, NV
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...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

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Tin

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.

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