Metal Toys and Dolls

An antique cast iron bulldog piggy bank. Created in the 1920s, this piece is painted in brown and cream. And would make a fabulous addition to a nurs...

Vintage mechanical hand-painted wind up tin toy motorcycle 1970's . Vintage motorbike mechanical toy in good working order with the original paint, Wi...

Vintage three piece child's circus train toys featuring a lion, a monkey riding a dog, and a rabbit crafted in metal and hand painted, riding on wooden cars...

Japanese tin mechanical bank features a rocket launcher mounted on the top surface of the body which fires a missile (penny or coin) into outer space, as represented by a globe like sphere. The graphics to the base and sphere are quite bright, colorful, and imaginative, especially considering the date of the toy (1950's); with rockets, flying saucers, launchers, and a radar tower. The globe is grey with planet like rings and images depicting outer space. The bank operates by pulling back on the spring like launcher until it locks into place; place a penny in the basket; press down on the lever at the base of the launcher. (I have provided a video to observe the operation and action----see below). Coins are removed via the key lock trap with the original key. "Made in Japan" is stamped on the base, albeit of an unknown manufacturer (see image). The toy bank is in completely original and excellent condition, with no paint touch up, and no repairs. This toy is from my own collection and I have had it for over 35 years and have not seen another example. Dimensions: 7 1/4" long x 3 7/8" wide x 5" high I am a leading specialist in the field of antique mechanical coin banks...

Very beautiful baby rattle, with an pipe, made out of sterling silver baby and coral. It was made in Birmingham 1852 in a very fine elaboratition, which you can see especially in th...

From my own collection is this "Bear Reading a Book" known as "Cubby" and "Made in Japan" wind-up toy. This is a great learning and teaching device for children; in excellent and nea...

Made in Western Germany U.S. Zone during the occupation between 1945 and 1955, this is a fabulous and brightly colorful toy with terrific action---sure to please. To operate; wind up the toy (shank on side of cat) with the metal key wind provided; release the cat on the floor and it goes around in a circle and rolls over every two seconds. The toy was manufactured by the Kohler company as noted by the "GKN" logo in a triangle seen on the box, and "Kohler" stamped on the toy. The company was founded in 1932 by George Kohler and they were known for making Fine quality toys. The condition of this toy is about as good as it gets---in "store bought" condition, in addition to the box which is in similar near mint condition. The paint on the cat is immaculate in tan, beige, white with a red collar, and grey eyes. The lithography on the box is full of "cat" scenes in bright colors with a yellow backdrop. The toy is all tin except for the plastic orange...

A wonderful nostalgic toy for those who remember the "Good Humor" ice cream truck that criss-crossed neighborhoods and cities across the United States ...

Vintage sterling silver baseball rattle. Features a large, round end that is easily held in baby's hand on one side, and a baseball that ra...

"Sleeping Santa" Large Chair Version. Chaulkware still bank made by Banthrico circa 1948. Of American manufacture and all original with no restoration a...

Entitled "Mechanical Santa Claus with Bell", this charming all tin toy is lithographed in Christmas colors of red, white, green, yellow, and flesh tones. The toy has fabulous action;...

The celluloid Santa and tin tricycle indicate a mid-1950s manufacture for this charming Japanese wind up toy which comes with the original box in which it was shipped. Unlike most ex...