Alfa Romeo P2 Tinplate Toy

A very stylish Art Deco cire perdue (lost wax) bronze sculpture of a cross-country skier, circa 1925 with all-original patina and finish, the skier in trad...

A very pretty Art Deco rose-tinted glass cigarette dispenser, the heavy glass lid with scalloped details to the edge lifts to reveal a tiered dispe...

An extraordinarily detailed and immaculately recreated Sterling silver 1:12 scale model of Bentley’s 1929 supercharged 4½ litre ‘Blower’ by British silversmith Gil Holt of Anthony Holt & Sons. Only four ‘Team Blowers’ were built for racing, and this registration UU 5872, was Tim Birkin...

Alfred Dunhill, London A very scarce Sterling silver table lighter with clock, the body with fine linear pattern is complete with Dunhill’s trademark signed, ‘lift-arm’. The Club ...

A modern, fully functional cigar humidor, the interior with modern humidified storage for cigars with four compartments and movable dividers, the exterior in faux-crocodile, with blo...

Cartier, Paris A remarkable and most likely unique Sterling silver table lighter in the form of a 1930s gas street lamp. The tapering lantern reflector with blue and frosted glass panes, holds the wick which is revealed by removing the chained silver finial...

Perhaps the wildest action of all the Lehman toys, said to resemble Ernest Paul Lehman's temperament (founder of the company), "Balky Mule" was first manufactured in 1897 in Berlin (Brandenburg), and had a multi decade run; this example is from around 1909 (see image with markings to the rear of the carriage). The toy is catalogued as "EPL #425" and documented on page 59 and 60 of the book "Lehman Toys" by Jurgen & Marianne Cieslik, published in 1982. To operate the toy; wind up the attached clockwork key on the underneath of the carriage and place the toy on the floor. Do not over-wind and be gentle, as the toy is aggressive and over 100 years old. The toy will go backwards and forward, and the clown will pop up and down as the cart goes in several different directions across the floor until it winds down (see video accompanying the listing for guidance). The toy is found broken and/or inoperable, more often than not, because of the rough action, and typical abuse by children (after all, it was a toy). This example is in very nice original condition and works well. The lithography and hand paint is bright and original with no touch up or repaint. The hand paint is; flesh tones to the face of the clown, red trousers, orange hair, and grey paint to the seat of the carriage. The clothing to the clown figure is still intact and all original. The lithography to the wheels features brightly colored clowns and a German marking logo. What is really unusual is the fact that the donkey still has all four of its loosely attached original legs, considering the aggressive action of the toy. The metal on the donkey is actually treated with "fabric like" paint, to simulate fur. All in all this is a really cool toy and a "must have" for the collector of tin toys, or someone who simply wants a wonderful example of an early, "turn of the century" iconic wind up toy. Provenance: Recently acquired from a prominent toy collection in Los Angeles, California Dimensions: 7 1/2" long x 3" wide x 5" 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 children's playthings; 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...

1930s hand painted tinplate car.

Vintage 1930's wind-up toy by the Marx Toy Company of New York, portraying the iconic comic character, "Popeye" the sailorman. He is depicted with Parrots in each hand inside of bird...

French children's toy sink. This pedestal sink or lavabo dates from the 1930s. A child's toy sink made in France. An Art Deco toy made from metal and after lots of years still in his original and beautiful blue color. A toy which could be used with real water. This old bathroom sink toy for children is still complete with the mirror, stopper, tap en jug or can. For his age still in very beautiful condition. A beautiful piece to display with mannequin doll...

Framed painting of a papier mache horse toy on wheels. A paper mache - cardboard ride on toy horse - pull toy - horse pull toy with a boy on top. The boy wears a stylish blue costum...

Vintage stuffed Mickey Doll. A Mickey Mouse children's toy circa 1930 - 1940. This Mickey doll is stuffed with straw, has glass eyes, a teddy open mouth,...