20th Century Toys and Dolls

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...

Doll Kitchens, 1800-1980 by Eva Stille. Schiffer Pub Ltd, 1997. First edition paperback. Doll kitchens in Germany were originally a plaything. The Author ...

This Chinese opera hand puppet is dress in an elegant, embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted wood. The white face usually represents a villain. Puppetry is a major entertainment performance art in Chinese traditional theatre. This traditional performance art was widely used in religious and rural events to exorcise evil spirits. Puppets are also used in festivals such as the Chinese Ghost Festival to scare away ghosts, as well as significant events including births or marriage or to entertain audiences. The puppet theatre has developed into several different genres amongst different areas in China including rod puppets, glove puppets, shadow puppets and string puppets...

A wooden toy zebra made from Danish beech and hand painted white and black. It was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1936. This particular example was manufactured in the 1950s. It has bee...

Studio: Atelier Fauni Series: Hemulen Weight: 37g Product Description: Atelier Fauni was born in 1952 in Jarvanpa, a suburb of Helsinki. The item is a very valuable work handmade by Finnish craftsmen using natural leather, wood, glass and wool one by one. Fauni dolls still have collectors all over the world because of their quality and uniqueness. Since everything is handmade, fauni dolls have various types of clothes, hair, and body colors, as well as different facial expressions. Since many Marimekko fabrics...

"Mr Fox The Magician" Blowing Magical Bubbles Collectible Tin Toy Brightly coloured 1960's tin toy from Japan, made by the manufacturer Yonezawa Sold without box. Takes D batteries to operate. These will not be sent with item due to postal restrictions. Yonezawa Toys...

Original Japanese film poster for West Side Story 1961. The film was directed by Jerome Robbins and Rober Wise and starred Natalie Wood, Richar Beymer,...

A very cool and well made mid-century Danish viking figure made of mixed woods, leather and faux fur, circa 1950s. The figure is in very good vintage co...

Hammer house object by Shiro Kuramata. Never used condition in box.  

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...

Metal Toys from Nuremberg: The Unique Mechanical Toys of the Firm of Georg Kellermann & Co. of Nuremberg, 1910-1979 by Gerhard Walter. Schiffer Publishi...

A very cool and unique midcentury kaliedoscope made of walnut wood, a brass ring and glass ball. The piece is very high quality and presents some amazing images when held up to the l...

Mickey Mouse, flexible flyer sled Some traces of original stenciling on the front. Original retailer and brand markings on the reverse side. Th...

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...

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...

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 ...

Stunning 1930s German Art Deco Porcelain Half Doll with Rococo Hairstyle This exquisite 1930s German porcelain half doll captures the refined beauty and timeless glamour of the Art Deco period, paired with the romantic influence of 18th-century Rococo style. Rendered in fine porcelain with exceptional attention to detail, this rare figure is a striking example of German artistry at its peak. Her delicate features are simply enchanting — bright blue eyes accented by soft blue eyeshadow, rosy cheeks, and vivid red lips, all hand-painted with precision. Her ornate updo evokes the powdered wigs of the 1700s, gathered high with an elegant bow at the back and a tiny tiara perched at the front, nodding to both historic elegance and theatrical flair. What sets this figure apart is her graceful, outstretched arms, posed in a fluid and balletic gesture, capturing a moment of poised movement. It’s a pose both sculptural and expressive, and one rarely seen in typical half dolls. Her condition is excellent, with no chips, cracks, or signs of repair. Here delicately painted features remain vivid after nearly a century. German half dolls...

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...

"B.O. Plenty (printed on the back) is the name of this American made tin wind-up toy; named after the classic Dick Tracy comic book and radio character of the 1930's. In his hand he is holding his daughter, Baby Sparkle. Markings include the Marx logo to the rear "Made in The United States of America" in logo as well as location of manufacture, "New York, N,Y.". Vertically in small print on back of pants "By Permission of Famous Artists Syndicated Copyright By Chicago Tribune" (see images for markings), Markings on the box contribute to validating the genesis and name of the toy, and 200 fifth Avenue, New York address of the Marx Company, which was founded in 1919. Highly lithographed (comes with the very hard to find nice condition original box as well) this example is in excellent and all original condition with no restoration or touch up of any kind.Colors include; yellow shirt and hat. blue vest, brown striped pants, white and flesh tones to face and baby. The toy features B.O. Plenty with a "wise guy" look on his face, while holding his baby. When wound up he waddles back and forth, with his hat flying up in the air and back down again (see movie attached to this listing). The toy works great! Dimensions: 8 1/2" high x 2 3/4" wide x 2 1/2" deep. Provenance: From a recently acquired West Coast collection of fine quality 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...

Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa 1925; is quite a large and substantial toy resembling ver...

A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accen...

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...

Vintage Coin Operated Carousel Horse Ride Classic American Vintage 25 Cent Coin Operated Carousel Horse Children's Ride By Amusement Equipment Mfg. Ltd. Eldon, MO All Original, Operational When Plugged in, Not Set for Coin Rides...

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...

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...

Die cast DEMAG HC130 crane truck fabricated by Nürnberger Zinkdruckguß-Modelle GmbH (NZG), West Germany 1970s. NZG is famous for specializing in collectible high quality toys and pro...

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...

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...

Vintage Mother Grimm Jointed Plush Teddy Bear 20thC Measures- None listed 22"h x 13"w x 11 1/2"d

Hippopotamus Pippo by Armando Testa for Lines. Good condition. Thanks

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...

1940s Toy mold of a baby doll face.

Measurement and info: Type: Wooden horse toy/figure. Material: Beech. Color: Beech with natural patina and aging. Design/maker: Kay Bojesen. Origin: Denmark. Period...

This stylized elephant is an original variation to the classical rocking horse. It would be great fun for children to ride on its back (as you can see by its tail that has suffered ...

This doorstop, also known as "Overhead Swinging Golfer," is more difficult to find than it's "Putting Golfer" counterpart doorstop; which is also made by Hubley. Manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1920, this cast iron doorstop is in outstanding all original bright paint with no touch up or restoration of any kind, and in wonderful patina. It depicts an older, grey haired man, with typical knicker golf garb, taking a wild swing at a golf ball resting on the grass. It has a semi "hollow" rear with a "238" factory marking, indicating that it is, in fact, by Hubley and original. It is noted in Jeanne Bertoia's 1985 book on doorstops page 60; and referenced on page 211 of the Smith book on doorstops. A must for the doorstop or golfing memorabilia...

All four toys cars are being sold for one price; as a lot. Please see descriptions below. Videos available on request (they display operation). 1) Early Vintage Chein Company All Tin Toy Wind-Up Limousine, American, Circa 1930 This is one of the earlier, New York City based, J. Chein Company, tin toy pieces. They started doing lithography in 1930. This toy wind-up sedan was made circa 1930 and is brightly lithographed and painted in red and yellow, with grey and red balloon wheels. All tin, this car is quite scarce and well proportioned and stream lined with a visor over the windshield, a fancy checkered, red and yellow running board, and three cut out windows to each side of the car; very luxurious and cool looking. Markings consist of "N.J.-44"; the word "Stop" in a logo of some kind; and Chein logo attesting to "Made in U.S.A." manufacture. (see image). Also "marked" and of note are the tires "Chein Balloon Cord" "U.S.A." and "33 x 6 00.6 Ply" Car is from my own collection and is in very good and all original condition with no touch-up paint or repaint, and no restoration of any kind; fabulous colors and presence. The car works fine; see video for operation of the limousine (on request).. Dimensions: 7 1/4" long x 3 1/2" wide x 3" high 2) Rare 911 Porsche Friction Tin Toy by Bandai Toy Co. Made in Japan Circa 1960's Offered here is a whitish/cream colored friction tin toy 911 Porsche circa 1960's, marked at the bottom; "Porsche" in addition to the Bandai Toy Company logo embossed, along with "Made in Japan" designation being noted. The Bandai Toy Company is a post war toy company established in Taito, Japan circa 1950 and is still conducting business today, albeit, it has shifted from toy manufacturing to video toy accessories. This is a very rare toy and is coveted by collectors of both toys and fast cars. Except for the odd and minor scratch here and there, the toy is in very nice, all original condition with absolutely no restoration or touch up to the paint or mechanism (see images). The action and friction functionality works well (see video on request). Motor and engine mechanics and nomenclature are colorfully displayed through the plastic rear trunk window (see image); while the colorful interior can be seen through the side window. Car is all tin, with rubber tires and plastic windows. Dimensions: 10 1/4" long x 4" wide x 3 1/4" high. Note that this toy doesn't become available very often and the few that have turned up in recent years , don't work. 3) Vintage Free Wheeling Green Lithographed All Tin Racing Car. French, Circa 1930 Circa 1930's free wheeling green lithographed all tin racing car, with attached pressed steel driver; it is probably of French manufacturer (the only time I have seen for sale was from a French toy dealer). This scarce toy has markings resembling early racing cars with the streamlined style graphics in yellow and green; standard grill; exhaust four manifolds to each side, and a spare tire attached to the rear; looks like an early Le Mans type car with the spare (see images). Other markings include the number "3:" on each side; "510 x 1" on the rear tire"; and probably the makers mark and logo, which I can't identify, on the top right behind the driver (see images). Not being a wind-up or a friction toy, this racing car was pushed across the floor by hand or/and used as an accessory in a toy train layout setup. The car is in excellent and all original condition (remarkable for a nearly 100 year old floor toy), with no dents, no touch-up paint and absolutely no restoration.. Provenance: From my own collection of toys and banks, having been purchased 33 years ago in 1990. Dimensions: 8 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high 4) Lehman Auto "Ito" Sedan, Germany, circa 1913 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 years after that, enjoying about a 20 year run. Entitled "Ito" it operates by winding up the attached key wind mechanism, placing it on the floor, and watching it go. The car is in very good all original condition with no repairs and no repaint. It runs well. There are a number of markings on the car including "Lehman" with the corresponding logo and the number 679 on the rear. The side of the has the patent information "Pat'd 12 May 1903; 13 Sept. 1904; and U.S.A. 2 Dec. 1913". Hand-painted nicely in red and black with black and gold trim; the hand-painted driver is in blue with flesh tones to the face. Dimensions: 7" long x 3" wide x 3 1/2" high. 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 banks; important considering the fakes and reproductions in the marketplace it would behoove an enterprising collector, dealer, or decorator to take advantage of the opportunity to buy as many of the vintage tin...

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: ...

Dinky Toys miniature army vehicle; Field Artillery Tractor. Fabricated by Meccano Ltd in 1967. Very good condition, only shows some minor wear due to playing.

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 (...

The Moplen Car is a pedal car that represents an icon of 20th century design and technological innovation. Made entirely of Moplen, a thermoplastic polymer developed in 1954 by the ...

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...

Teak wood with brass vintage toy bottle opener from the 1950 signed Carl Bent.

Kokeshi with Camellias, made in the 1990 by Usaburo. Elegant kokeshi with a camellia adorned kimono. Camellia is a winter flower. Very good condition, with its sticker. The kokeshi ...

This brightly lithographed tin wind-up toy in colors of red, yellow, and blue, with a driver dressed in appropriate motorcycle clothing, depicts a young man driving a delivery cart with "Speed Boy Delivery" printed on each side of the wagon. The manufacturers logo is clearly marked on both sides of the stake wagon and on the right shoulder of the driver "MAR" with a circle around it and "Made in The United States of America, New York, N.Y." around the circumference (see images). The license plate number is "268", which, along with the red painted inside of the drivers arms (as it should be!) indicates this earlier version and authenticity. Nearly 100 years old, it still operates fine and, upon winding the attached wind-up key a few times and placing the toy on the ground, the motorcycle and driver move across the floor on the way to their deliveries; do not over wind. (see video attached to this listing). The toy is completely original and in very good condition, with no repairs or restorations of any kind and no touch up or repaint. The arms and steering handle bars are also original (sometimes replaced) and they have the appropriate paint and markings. This would make a welcome addition to a collection of pre-war Americana. Dimensions: 9 7/8" long x 5 7/8" wide x 5 3/4" high After 40 plus years of dealing and collecting toys, I am justly qualified to guarantee and present the authenticity of antique and vintage toys...

Vintage Wooden Decorative Mask, mid-20th Century. Wood and fabric. 61 x 24 cm. Good conditions!

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...

Blast from the past! 1959;Cadillac sedan de ville in gold paint with tin litho interior. Has a dent in the hood and plastic windshields need to be installed. See pics. Shows wear, fr...

Superhero Superman on one side and Clark Kent on the other, wooden trapeze artist toy with graffiti phone booth holder. Squeeze the ends of this and he flips around.

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...

Horse cart, beautiful aged still functional.

Tin toy, Bear with tambourine, not working, to be restored, very decorative. Measures: H: 24 cm, W: 19 cm, D: 19 cm.

Hand Painted Parrot 15"x7"

Certainly, the most unusual Child’s Battery Powdered Electric Child's Car I have ever seen. As the story was told to me back in the 1970’s, it was actually produced for the owner of an amusement park...

Stunning large sized vintage pedal car in blue azure. Very good condition with some traces of use and age. France, circa 1950.  

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...

Offering a beautiful, large Pinocchio made of solid wood, A great 100 cm high and al parts are movable. He has only suffered a few injuries over the years and created beautiful pat...

This is a large pair of vintage opera puppets. An Oriental, painted hardwood figure, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Highly distinctive ro...

Large toy tow truck made in red lacquered metal with nice details and opening compartments. France, circa 1930.

Midcentury Antique Bisque Porcelain Doll.  

Two antique American teddy bears from the 20th century sitting in wicker chairs, priced and sold individually $495 each. Made in the USA during the 20th century, each teddy bear melt...