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Toys and Dolls For Sale
Returnable Items Only
Two 19th Century Bisque + Porcelain Dolls
Located in San Francisco, CA
Two 19th Century Bisque + Porcelain Dolls One signed Lathrop on back of shoulders 5.5"W x 3"D x 16"H Small doll: 4"W x 2"D x 11.5"H
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19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

Santa Toy Money Box Piggy Bank, Vintage Japan HTTC, Batterie Operated 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage sheet metal, plastic and fabric made money bank. Operated by switch or upon deposit of coins. Functions include - flashing eyes, h...
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20th Century Japanese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Rare Limited Edition Designer Toy Killjoy by Michael Lau
Located in Weesp, NL
Limited edition Designer toy Killjoy 0271/1000 designed in 2000 by Michael Lau for Crazysmiles. This rare piece comes with its original box in great condit...
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Early 2000s Hong Kong Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plastic, Rubber

"Toby" Jug Still Bank and Biscuit Tin, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is both a still bank and a biscuit tin. It would originally have been sold, filled with biscuits. After all of the cookies would have been consumed, the tin (rather than been thrown away) would have been used as a bank to save money. There is a slot for deposits at the back of the neck at the top (see image). Coins would have been removed by lifting or twisting the snug fitting lid. Toby is nicely hand-painted in pleasing colors of green, blue, gold, and white, with realistic flesh tones to the hands and face. The total height is 6 1/2" while the total width is 6" (includes handle). Diameter at the base is 5". This Toby figured tin was manufactured circa 1911 by the biscuit tin company of Hudson Scott located in Carlisle, England. It is marked at the bottom "Hudson Scott & Sons Ltd. Carlisle, England." It has crossover appeal into three categories of collectors. It would be a welcome addition to both the still bank collector and the biscuit tin collector...
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1910s English Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Collection of Ndebele Fertility Dolls
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A group of six collected Ndebele hand beaded fertility dolls of various sizes and designs. The dolls are made in secret by the maternal grandmother of ...
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20th Century African Tribal Toys and Dolls

Materials

Beads

1750 Venezia Italy Set 7 Lacquered Puppets Polychrome Wooden and Papier Machè
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an extraordinary set of seven Puppets depicting the characters of the Venetian Art Comedy of Art in the theater, the Doctor, the Miserly, the Captain, the Brother and then ...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Six Kobe Toys, Japanese, Meiji Period, circa 1895
By Kobe Toys
Located in Incline Village, NV
Kobe Toys are very mysterious and not much is known about them. They were created and hand made, strictly for tourists and foreigners (never exported) during ...
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1890s Japanese Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Ebony

Vintage Raj Handcrafted Camel Toy India, 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Raj embroidered large camel toy, India, 1950. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric camel toy. Vintage oversized camel stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Toys and Dolls

Materials

Cotton

Shearling & American Beaver Turtle Plush by Muchi Decor, Made in Italy
Located in Poviglio, IT
This Collectible Shearling and South American Beaver Turtle Plush was conceived by Muchi Decor as refined but light-hearted decoration for your room. This plush is made of real shea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Other

Mid-Century Danish Viking Figure by Jacob Jensen Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A super rare mid-century Danish viking figure by Jacob Jensen, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage condition and measures 2.25"W x 2"D x 3.25"H. Our viking is made of a maple and walnut with a bronze long spear; it is signed on the underside. I have been collecting Danish wood toys...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Children's Wooden Pony with Wheels and Red Painted Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century children's wooden pony with wheels, red painted details, handles and straw mane and tail. Perfect for a children's room or nursery. In original condition with visible wea...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Straw, Wood

Vintage Kings Guardsman Wood Toy by Kay Bojesen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden kings guardsman in lacquered beech. It was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1942. It features movable head, arms and legs and it still has it original riffle. This example was manuf...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Beech

Vintage English Steel Functioning Miniature Doll or Toy Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
Unfortunately we don't know much about this handsome steel tricycle, though what we do know is that it is very charming. Well constructed miniature steel tricycle with it's aged leather seat would be the perfect accent in a gentlemans office or library. All three wheels roll and the handle bars turn the front wheel in either direction. It is well constructed and a spectacular conversation starter or a prop for ones avid doll collection...
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20th Century English Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel

19th Century Italian Painted Wood Rocking Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Italian painted wood rocking horse.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Pinocchio Doll by Knickerbocker Toy Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A vintage composition Pinocchio doll by Knickerbocker Toy company, likely from the 1930s. The doll’s back is embossed with “Pinocchio - W.D. PR KNT CO -...
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Early 20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Vintage Wooden Jaymar Toy on Wheels, circa 1930
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Jaymar Wooden Pull Along Toy from the 1930's. The toy features a boy sitting atop four wheels. This vintage child's toy is a wonderful piece to add to a current collection or...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted Beech Zebra Figurine by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Wooden toy zebra figurine. Material: Beech. Color: White and black. Design: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period: Manufactured in the 1950s (Designed i...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Beech

Pair of Painted Leather Giraffe Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of hand painted leather giraffe sculptures featuring a geometric pattern body and life like heads. Beautifully hand-crafted with expressi...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Ceramic Piggy Bank by Eva Jancke Björk, Bo Fajans, 1940s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A charming piggy bank designed by Eva Jancke Björk for Bo Fajans. While the piggy banks from Bo Fajans may share similar shapes, each one boasts a distinct hand-painted face and atti...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Designer, Sculptural Toy, Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sculptural oak toy designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Dimensions: 2.25” H x 3.625” W x 9.625” D
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Rocking Horse Still Wearing Authentic Paint
Located in Sofia, BG
Extraordinary hand carved rocking horse made in Italy at the end of 19th century. The piece is still wearing its authentic paint in light blu...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

"Cat With A Bow Seated" Still Bank, American, circa 1970
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Cat With A Bow Seated" cast iron still bank is a re-issue of a bank by the same name and same casting made in the early 1900s by the Grey Iron C...
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1970s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Antique Carved Painted Wooden Childs Rocking Horse
Located in Forney, TX
A charming and whimsical hand carved and painted wooden and fur fabric rocking horse with untouched, unrestored, elegantly aged patina. Very unique pattern and beautiful complime...
Category

Early 20th Century Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Vintage Christmas Holiday Musketeer Doll, circa 1940s-1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Christmas Holiday Musketeer Doll, circa 1940s-1950s Hand painted. Handmade clothing. Very nice vintage doll. Unsure if it's wood or papier...
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Mid-20th Century American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Machiche

Japanese Takeda Ningyo of an Actor Playing a Warrior at Sea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Takeda Ningyo depicting an actor from a Kabuki play in a role of a warrior at the sea with his anchor design embroidered on the sleeve and the stage prop waves in the foregr...
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1840s Japanese Edo Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lovely Japanese Ningyo Doll/Tanaka Doll of Samurai Warrior, 19th/20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Includign original cabinet Great Ningyo doll. With label Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912), Taisho Periode (1912-1926) Origina...
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19th Century Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Porcelain

American Salesman Sample Late 19th Century Wooden Flat Bed Cargo Wagon
Located in Incline Village, NV
Salesman Sample : Late 19th century. American (4) wheeled hand carved all wooden horse drawn flat bed cargo wagon, in excellent condition with original red st...
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Mid century modern Wicker and Bamboo Rocking Horse
Located in Weesp, NL
Bamboo and wicker mid century modern rocking horse Adorable rocking horse in great condition produced by Rohe Noordwolde, the Netherlands in the 1960s. Measurements: H 74 x W 40 x L...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Leather Giraffe 20th Century, England
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb leather giraffe from England from the 20th century from the 50's Very nice giraffe in superb condition which has a very beautiful patina. The bl...
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Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Small Olive Wood Dice Set by Marcela Cure
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Olive Wood Dice Set by Marcela Cure Dimensions: W 19 x D 19 x H 7 cm Materials: Olive Wood with Malachite inlay. Our Small Dice set is composed of 9 (6cms) wood dice with malachite inlays. Acrylic tray included. Nothing better than having fun, and if you can do it...
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2010s Colombian Post-Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Malachite

1960s Scandinavian Hanging Doll Bell Hand Crafted Art Pottery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Doll Shaped Scandinavian Bell Handmade Art Pottery  Unmarked. 13.5 with rope 7.5 h without rope x 3 w x 2.5 Unrestored preowned...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pottery

Pair of rare Sosaku Kokeshi, Japan, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of big size Sosaku Kokeshi, made in the 1970s by great Kokeshi masters, each have been awarded prizes by the Primer Minister of Japan. Hand-carved and hand-painted, th...
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1970s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Colorful Waldorf School Tractor with Movable Front Axle, 1950s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Old painted Waldorf school wooden toy tractor with movable front axle from Germany. 1950s / 1960s.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Large Kokeshi Doll XL Size Hand Painted Wood Japan Showa 48cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large hand made and painted kokeshi doll from the late Showa period (1926-1989), XL size of 48cm! Circa 70s-80s, Japan, signed at the bottom by the maker. Specific areas h...
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1970s Japanese Showa Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Dutch silver miniature coffee pot by Johannes Hendrik Bing, 1847-1878
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch silver miniature coffee pot by Johannes Hendrik Bing, 1847-1878 A Dutch silver miniature coffee pot with filter and lid. The coffee pot and the filter with floral decoration. ...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silver

Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...
Category

1960s Japanese Industrial Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

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...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pewter

Mechanical Bank "Pelican, " Made of Cast Iron, circa 1878
By John Gerrard
Located in Incline Village, NV
The Pelican Mechanical Bank is made of cast iron and was manufactured by The J. & E. Steven's Manufacturing Company, in Cromwell, Connecticut in 1878. It was, however, created by John Gerard of the Trenton Lock & Hardware Company in Trenton, New Jersey. This is probably the best example I've had for sale and is in excellent all original condition and paint. Often times the top beak of the pelican is replaced or repaired this example has the original beak. There were several variations made of the figure in the pelican's mouth. This is the "mammy" example. The bank was finished in both a gold and a dark...
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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

1970s Spanish Bamboo Wheeled Children's Trolley
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish bamboo wheeled Children's Trolley.
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Late 20th Century Asian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950. Anglo Raj vintage hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant, India, 1950. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric elephant toy. Vintage small elephant stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with small mirrors, great collector piece. Anglo Raj, small stuffed elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
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...
Category

1950s American Industrial Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the 'Little Giant Zeppelin'
By Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique metal pull toy zeppelin was manufactured by the Murray Ohio manufacturing company during the 1930s in the Art Deco style and marked stee...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel

Steiff collection Cats, Germany, Mid 20th Century
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century German Toys and Dolls

Materials

Fabric

"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Dog" is a fairly scarce toy to acquire, especially in this excellent condition and working order. Windup toy is lithographed and hand painted in colors of black and greenish grey, and the name "Spot" is printed in bold letters on the red collar. This is American made in the 1920's having been manufactured by the Lindstrom Company of Bridgeport, Connecticut; established in 1913. Markings to each side of the dog reveal its genesis; "The Lindstrom Tool and Toy Co.; Made in U.S.A." "Patent Applied For"; on the other side is "Dancing Dog". "Dancing Dog" is in excellent condition and is completely original with no repairs or repaint. It works perfectly and is quite amusing. To operate; wind up the attached key on the side, a couple of times; with front legs in the air, place down by his hind legs on a hard surface and watch "Spot" dance. He carries on for quite some time, dancing around in a circle and then side to side. (see attached video accompanying the listing). Dimensions: 5 1/4" wide x 4" high x 2 1/4" deep. Provenance: From a recently acquired discerning West Coast Collection of 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...
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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Black and yellow kimono kokeshi by Bitoku, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à kimono jaune et noir, des années 1970, par Bitoku. Une kokeshi rare avec un joli visage souriant, des couleurs chaleureuses et un délicat travail de sculpture et peinture. ...
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1970s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood, Paint

Kay Bojesen Beech Toy Wagon 'a Family Trip', 1950s, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Wagon designed by Kay Bojesen in the 1950s features four characters in a wagon: mother, father and their two sons. This items has been loved and played with for many years and t...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Beech

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...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile

Child's Learning Desk Chalk Board, Accessories "Writing School Slate Desk" C1875
Located in Incline Village, NV
Child's rectangular lap top learning desk made by the Shepherd Company, New York, circa 1875. Hinge top lifts up to reveal a double sided chalk board, the interior houses an inkwell ...
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1870s American Victorian Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Vintage Child's Scooter
Located in San Francisco, CA
Steel child's size scooter. In excellent vintage condition, over painted in the original red color. Scooter appears to not have any makers marks, American, 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel

Keith Haring Iconic Pop Shop Magnets, c. 1985 — Set of 6
Located in Chicago, IL
Keith Haring Iconic Pop Shop Magnets, c. 1985 — Set of 6 Sold at the Pop Shop in New York, c. 1986 (dated 1985). New and unopened, still sealed in the original plastic wrapping. Feat...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plastic

French Vintage Black Vilac Coupe Chauffeur H6C 1930 Wooden Model Car
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage wooden model of black Coupe Chauffeur H6C 1930 with Hispano Suiza label. 12.5/38/15 ??. France.
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Hermes Stuffed Toy Hermy Horse
Located in Munich, DE
Hermes Hermy The Horse small plush toy 100% authentic. The outside is 100% acrylic, while the inside is 100% polyester, as shown on the label. The hors...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Toys and Dolls

Materials

Acrylic

1950s Spanish Metal Dog Toy with Ball
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish metal dog toy with ball.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
Located in Incline Village, NV
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...
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

1960s Set of 12 Wood Toy MONKEYS Danish Kay Bojesen Era Jointed Teak & Oak
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Set of 12 Wood Toy MONKEYS Danish Kay Bojesen Era Jointed Teak & Oak Collection is from different countries; most are from Japan. Some have labels remaining. 5 large 5 medium ...
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1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Oak, Teak

Vintage Mniature Dollhouse Blue Cottage Fully Furnished
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handmade blue cottage miniature dollhouse , fully decorated and with lights.
Category

1950s American American Classical Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

English 19th C. Children's Teak & Cane Chairs -Great Decor Accents or Display!
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century English children's chairs. This pair of antique English chairs feature cane seat and backs with curvy teak wood frames. The...
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19th Century English Antique Toys and Dolls

Materials

Cane, Wood, Teak

"Lady and Baby by The Wishing Well" Still Bank, German, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very interesting wooden still bank with lots going on. All hand-carved of wood with four small circular risers elevating the base. There is a water pump with a bucket hanging from it and a metal pumper attached to the top. A hand-carved and painted brown pine tree is attached at the opposite corner with a large water well to the other corner. A lady with outstretched arms and a "King Cole" type headdress seems to be reaching out to her baby dressed in green who is lying down on top of the well, next to the coin slot. Perhaps she is about to bathe her. A bird looks on from atop the perch protruding from the pump. Dominant hand painted colors are different shades of brown and all original with no repaint. Very nice all original paint and condition with a small chip missing here and there to this handmade, kind of "folksy", and very well done bank (see images). A round circular key lock trap for releasing the coins is on the underneath, along with "Wishing Well German" handwritten on the opposite corner (see image). Whether written by an earlier collector or maker is not known. Dimensions: 4" square x 3 5/8" high. A unique one of a kind piece to add to a collection of still banks and a nice addition to a Folk Art collection (from my own collection). I am a leading specialist in the field of antique coin...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

The Haunted Mansion Bathroom
Located in London, GB
Original artwork acrylic and ink on art board for The Haunted Mansion Bathroom This art work was used to create a print sold at Disney theme park. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Paint

The Haunted Mansion Bathroom
The Haunted Mansion Bathroom
$2,769 Sale Price
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Rubber Dachshund - Possible Pirelli rubber
Located in Lugo, IT
Rubber dachshund. Possible Pirelli rubber. Horseshoe logo and made in Italy. Good condition. Thanks
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1960s Italian Vintage Toys and Dolls

Materials

Rubber

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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