1950s Toys and Dolls

1950s hand made paper mache puppet.

This hard to find clockwork tinplate toy was manufactured by the Georg Kohler company, circa 1954, and is typical of the brightly colored realistic action...

A particularly rare German clockwork tinplate toy, this “Cat with Two Mice" is much sought after by collectors today, both because of it’s incredible uniq...

1959, most had recovered from the war and end of the 1950s and promised more domesticated goods an luxuries to the masses. Japan was rapidly becoming an electronics giant making impr...

This is one of the more rare and sought after still banks. Submarine on Base "Confederate Hunley" Still Bank depicts and commemorates, as stated on the facing name plate, "Sank Federal Gunboat Housatonic Feb. 17, 1864". Unfortunately, the 40 foot long "Hunley" also sank in the same battle killing it's entire crew. Only recently was it located at the bottom of Charleston harbor and raised in the year 2000. The reverse facing plate says " Citizens & Southern National Bank of South Carolina"; a bank which was established in 1887 but has since merged. Manufactured by Banthrico Inc. in Chicago, circa 1950s, this particular example is quite extraordinary in that, it is in mint condition; has the original banthrico key; comes with the original shipping box; and most significantly, it still has the elusive plunger which is missing almost all of the time. The reason being is because the plunger fits loosley in the small hole provided for it at the back of the submarine. There are no repairs of any kind. Olive colored paint is completely intact. Coins are deposited and removed via a locking coin trap underneath the base (see image). It is as if purchased from the store or acquired from the bank when opening an account. A great opportunity, to acquire for your collection, a totally complete, best condition example of this difficult to find still bank. Collectors of nautical memorabelia would also appreciate this item. Dimensions: 10" long (with plunger attached) x 2 1/4" wide x 2 3/8" high. Fits in 8 1/4" long box with plunger detached for shipping. The bank is noted as #501 page 121 in the extensive Banthrico reference book "Coin Banks" by James L. Redwine written in 2001. I am a leading specialist in the field of antique coin...

By Walt Disney Productions (marked "W.D.P.") this toy was popular in the late fifties and depicts Mickey Mouse playing the xylophone. Upon winding up the attached clockwork key, Mick...

Decorative, hand-painted French train toy set as collectible accessory piece. Original patina of wooden blocks with characteristic features of chrome metal tops and wheels, and meta...

Original Abercrombie & Fitch distressed leather footstool in the shape of a masculine and loveable bull, with label underside.

For your consideration a vintage pressed metal toy. Firestone wheels with original decals and original vintage condition.

For your consideration a vintage press steel Structo "READY MIX" truck. Original vintage condition.

CIJ (France) clockwork Renault Fregate - quality tinplate model is wired for electric head-lights, greyish green, with opening driver’s door, lacks rear seat assembly, steerable front wheels, plated bumpers and grille The Renault Fregate sedan manufactured in France by CIJ is one of those few toys that the word "rare" aptly describes the frequency by which it's found. This is the only example I've ever seen. This is not a tin litho vehicle. It's lithographed pressed steel and weighs nearly 1¼ pounds. It's powered by a rear driven clockwork motor and also has battery operated headlights. The headlights are both original to the toy. It's a huge car measuring over a foot long. The body was pressed from a single sheet of steel, painted dark maroon and striped with light silver highlights. It has several features which I haven't seen on any other toy. The driver's side door was authentically hinged (like the real car) to open and close. The door handles works to secure the door in place. The interior is all lithoed steel. It has a single gray bench seat up front. The dashboard is cream colored and embossed with arotating metal steering wheel. It also has a securely mounted turn Signal attached to the steering column...