Animal Wind-up toy dog with spin tail, 1950s

Dutch dangle earrings with cultured pearls by J. de Ligt, 1950s A Dutch 14 carat gold earrings with cultured pearls, made and Hallmarked by...

Steiff wool miniature Toy Raven Crow, Germany 1938-43 This Raven Crow bird made of wool and felt fabric with iron feet was made in Germany by Steiff in the ...

Mid-20th century English 9 ct gold small globe Masonic ball pendant, 1950s An English cross Masonic globe ball pendant. The pendant globe ball ...

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...

A Viennese bronze miniature cold-painted dog figurine A bronze miniature dog figurine. Cold painted bronze, signed and numbered on the belly...

19th century brass and gold watch-key with each side a different stone in the shape of a shield. Carnelian and Heliotrope brass gold-plated Watch-key in the shape of a shield. He...

1950s Spanish metal dog toy with ball.

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...

1950's Marx Toys tin lithograph and plastic wind-up Jeep with Cowboy driver. Notice cowboy boots and steer horns mounted to front grill. Excellent, original working condition.

This is a very rare toy that I have not seen an example of before, and judging by it's action and appearance, I would venture to say it is post war, probably made in Japan for the American market (boy looks very American). I have called it "Smiling Boy Polishing Boots" which resembles the clockwork movement. To operate: hold the toy in the left hand with thumb on chest and then; wind up attached original key with the right hand several times; and release. With a smiling face, the boy will roll his head back and forth, while diligently shining his black boots, using an up and down motion with his right hand. The toy works quite well and will go on for some time. It is made up of several materials. The head, hands, and shoes are made of composition; it has a tin body; the clothes jersey, hat, and "falling" trousers" are made of fabric. The toy is in good original condition; some wear to boy's hat and jersey in back (see images), a slight "bend" to tinplate in the rear; but for the most part, the toy is very sturdy, works well, has a nice appearance, and wonderful charisma. This is a charming rare toy that operates as it should, and is a "must have" for collectors of post-war vintage wind up toys...

Vintage toy speed boat manufactured by the Lindstrom Toy Company of Bridgeport Connecticut, circa 1933 or earlier; the Lindstrom company having been founded in 1913, made quality tin...

Vintage Wind-up Tin Toy Motorcycle with Co-driver and key. The piece comes from ca. the 1950s and remains in good condition for it’s age. Normal wear. ...