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Original Brown Painted Wood Rocking Horse on Green Rocker, Sweden circa 1900 s
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved rocking horse from Sweden. The brown/brick paint has been distressed (some missing, see phot...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Country Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Large Noah’s Ark A larger than usual example of an early 20th Century hand carved / painted pine Noah’s ark. With lifting roof and sectioned lifting central hul...
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1920s British Victorian Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden decorative sculpture of a horse created in early 20th century France. Playfully painted, and caught mid-pose, this charming horse exudes a sense of gracefully decorative fla...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Collection of 19th Century Bone Dice
Located in London, GB
A collection of 19th century bone dice This collection of 19th century hand carved bone dice consists of 62 units of various shapes and sizes. With a few prisoners of war examples ...
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Early 1900s British Early Victorian Antique Folk Art Toy

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Natural Fiber

Antique Pond Boat
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful antique pond boat, original paint and antique finish. Made of a very light wood and is very light in weight. The finish and colors are all original. The wear is due to ag...
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Early 1900s English Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Antique Pond Boat
Antique Pond Boat
$1,980 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Vintage School T Square
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Large vintage school T square Large vintage school T square. New old stock so in excellent condition. Listing is for one T Square. Workshop report Our workshop team inspect ever...
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19th Century Czech Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Marionette Puppets A rare untouched example of two hand crafted early 19th century marionette puppets, likely to be French in origin. Their heads made from ca...
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1820s French Antique Folk Art Toy

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Fabric, Pine, Paper

Early 20th Century Chinese Opera Marionette Puppet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Chinese opera marionette puppet is dress in an elegant embroidered silk dragon robe. The puppet head is of painted ceramic. The ornate headdress is decorate with beads, silk and...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Folk Art Toy

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Ceramic, Fabric

Antique Scandinavian Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in High Point, NC
With her mouth open in excitement, with her eyes glowing with enthusiasm, with her sleek body depicted in motion — this vintage rocking pony hand-carved in Scandinavia circa 1900 rad...
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Early 1900s Scandinavian Rustic Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

19th C Iron Chicago Trains
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of cast iron trains marked Chicago Rook Island & Pacific R. R. Good condition.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Iron

19th C Iron Chicago Trains
19th C Iron Chicago Trains
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 20th C. Cast Iron Miniature Farm House
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th C cast iron miniature farm house. Rust surface patina. From New England.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Iron

Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun collection of 19thc cast iron irons are most unusual and very hard to find. These irons were probably like salesman samples or children's. largest miniature sat iron measur...
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Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Iron

Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
Collection of Seven 19thc Miniature Irons
$1,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Collection of Seven Small Lead Marine Soldiers
Located in Sofia, BG
This collection contains seven marine soldiers in various poses with typical uniforms. All figures are hand painted and are standing on their own base. Circa 1940.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Folk Art Toy

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Lead

Antique 1860 Childrens Tricycle Horse Glass Eyes Wood Metal Fabric
Located in Munich, DE
This children's tricycle has seen its best days a long time ago, however, it has retained all its charm and magic. The face, the handles and the wheels are made out of rusty metal. T...
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1860s French Belle Époque Antique Folk Art Toy

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Iron

Super French Vintage 1920 Antique Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Markington, GB
French vintage lovely 1920 antique painted rocking horse. Measures: Height 51cm, depth 40cm, width 115cm.
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Vintage French Skittle Game Jeu de Quilles de Neuf , circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage French Skittle Game ‘Jeu de Quilles de Neuf’,circa 1920. Hand painted, turned pins with wonderful aged patina. Complete set of nine pins with original ball.
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1920s French Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Monumental 19th Century Rocking Horse with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This very fine country rocking horse is not only fantastic looking and all original paint it is sturdy and strong. The pony skin is worn as well as the saddle but all in tack.
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood, Leather

Fully Restored Victorian Rocking Horse
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, fully restored Victorian rocking horse complete with a studded leather saddle, blue saddle blanket and leather reins and stirrups. The handsome horse securely rocks on i...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Bowling Balls
Located in Round Top, TX
A terrific pair of mid-19th century carved wood bowling balls. A great accessory for any tabletop or bookcase.
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved wooden rocking horse on a working rocker. This piece has good proportions and a patina with original glass eyes.  
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19th Century French Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children s or Doll Shoes
Located in Delft, NL
Early 19th Century English Tiny Clogs, Children's or Doll Shoes English clogs and is made from leather and has wooden soles The shoes has a tongue, stitching and nails. They are in ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Folk Art Toy

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Leather, Wood

Painted Rocking Horse
Located in Washington, DC
A painted rocking horse, with original mane, tail, saddle, bridel and original old paint.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

19th Century Iron Humpty Dumpty Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun bank was purchased out of a collection and has an aged patina and unpainted surface. The condition is very good.
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art Toy

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Iron

19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and folky original painted iron penny bank has the original painted surface in working condition. Put a penny in his hand and pull the lever for him to swallow the coin. The...
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1890s American Country Antique Folk Art Toy

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Iron

American Folk Art Mechanical Cowboy Decoration
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Cent) Folk Art toy of a painted and decorated metal cowboy on a horse
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19th Century American Country Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Metal

1930s Austrian Horse Toy
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful 1930s Austrian horse toy. Wonderful patina.
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1920s Austrian Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Bentwood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy All Original
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish rocking horse from Skelleftea Vasterbotten, Northern Sweden . A very charming horse with beautiful color & dotted pattern. Beautiful unusual untouched Original P...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Rocking Horse Toy Trace of Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique Rocking Horse from Boden Norrbottern,Northern Sweden. A very charming horse with trace of original paint. The tail and mane are made of real horse hair...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Pine

Antique French Folk Art Circus Tumbling Acrobat Toy Model, C.1920
Located in London, GB
An incredibly charming tumbling acrobat toy made in France by M.P.F Paris. c.1920. A decorative
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

"Dancing Dog" Vintage Windup Toy. American, Circa 1925
By Lindstrom Tool Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Dancing Dog" is a fairly scarce toy to acquire, especially in this excellent condition and working
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Tin

Folk Art Model of a Toy Depicting a Steam Train, USA, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
A toy model of Folk art, steam train, consisting of two elements, the locomotive and a coal wagon
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Early 20th Century American Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal, Brass

Rare Antique Wooden Child s Ride on Wooden Toy Boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare antique wooden child's ride on wooden toy boat by Nautilus Toy Co. London wonderful Folk Art
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1920s English Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Antique Toy Wind-Up Double Decker Bus by Ferdinand Strauss Toy Co. Circa 1925
By STRAUSS
Located in Incline Village, NV
Antique Wind-Up Double Decker open air bus by the Ferdinand Strauss Toy Company, New York; circa
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1920s American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Tin

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mountains of the Czech Republic. Crafted at the end of the 19th century, these pieces belong to a long folk
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mountains of the Czech Republic. Crafted at the end of the 19th century, these pieces belong to a long folk
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mountains of the Czech Republic. Crafted at the end of the 19th century, these pieces belong to a long folk
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Rare Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mountains of the Czech Republic. Crafted at the end of the 19th century, these pieces belong to a long folk
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Archangel Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mountains of the Czech Republic. Crafted at the end of the 19th century, these pieces belong to a long folk
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
long folk-art tradition comparable in importance and reputation to the nativity carving centers of
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
long folk-art tradition comparable in importance and reputation to the nativity carving centers of
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
long folk-art tradition comparable in importance and reputation to the nativity carving centers of
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Wood

Antique Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
long folk-art tradition comparable in importance and reputation to the nativity carving centers of
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Sheep Shepherd Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, mid 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
century, these pieces belong to a long folk-art tradition comparable in importance and reputation to the
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Sheep Shepherd Grulich Christmas Nativity Figure Lot, late 19th Century Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
long folk-art tradition comparable in importance and reputation to the nativity carving centers of
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Late 19th Century Czech Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dinky Toys Autocar Chausson Méccano – 15 cm Long - 2Y02
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore a piece of history with this vintage Dinky Toys model, featuring the classic Autocar
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal

Antique German Folk Art Spun Cotton Wool Santa Claus Ornament Doll Figurine
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique German spun cotton wool Santa Claus Christmas ornament doll with hand painted composition face. Measure: 9".
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Ceramic, Wool, Cotton

Wooly Sheep Pull Putz Toy Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
antique German Christmas toy. As it is old, it show the expected signs of age and use. This is a fabulous
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Composition

Vintage "Masuyama" Lehman Wind-Up Toy. German, Circa 1913 Rare
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
Early 1900's German hand painted and lithographed tin wind-up toy, by premier tin and whimsical
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Tin

Lavishly-Filled German Wooden Grocery Dollhouse Store Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
German toys. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Girl in beautiful Dress, Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Porcelain, Fabric

Lot of Eight Miniature Antique German Dollhouse Toys Accessories 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
rich history of German Toy making. Whether you're a fan of entertainment or vintage items, these items
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Pewter

Miniature Corner Shelf Erhard Söhne Antique German Dollhouse Toy 1900s
By Erhard Söhne
Located in Nuernberg, DE
craftsmen, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Metal, Gold Plate

Antique German Paper Mache Bobble Head Mule Donkey Pull Cart Toy
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique German paper mache composition bobble head mule / donkey / horse pull toy figure
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Hardwood, Paper

Lot of Three Putz Toy Gnomes Antique German Erzgebirge Christmas 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique German set of three Putz toy Santa gnomes. All of them are genuine antique German Christmas
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1920s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Composition

Vintage Children s Toy Savings Bank "U.S. Mail". American, Circa 1920
By A.C. Williams Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
manufactured circa 1920 by the A.C. Williams Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. They made many cast iron toys, banks
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

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Iron

Boy dressed in Sailor Outfit Antique German Dollhouse Doll Toy 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, this original piece is a testament to the rich history of German toys. Whether you're a fan of
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

"Kadi" Pre-war Wind-Up Toy by Lehman Company. Germany Circa 1905
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
"Kadi" is the name of this rare Chinese themed vintage German made mechanical toy; depicting two
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Folk Art Toy

Materials

Tin

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Antique Folk Art Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique folk art toy available at 1stDibs. An antique folk art toy — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique folk art toy — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique folk art toy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique folk art toy over the years, but those crafted by Mark Indursky, Rajhastani and A.C. Gilbert Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Folk Art Toy?

The average selling price for an antique folk art toy at 1stDibs is $878, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $7,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Toys for You

Children as well as nostalgic grown-ups are still finding pleasure in toys and objects designed specifically for playtime that are, in comparison to today’s digital device-oriented distractions, far more modest in nature. Indeed, antique, new and vintage toys of years past — handmade folk-art toys such as wooden train sets, dolls, rocking horses and more — can be enjoyed by the young and old alike. In contemporary interiors, gently aging toys are wonderfully uncomplicated decorative objects primed for display in a cabinet or other case piece.

With their romantic appeal and frequent incorporation of natural materials, some vintage toys and folk-art toys are treasured collectibles, showcasing the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. Alongside other works characterized as folk art — in this case, visual art, typically reflective of a community’s culture and usually handmade by craftspeople working within a popular tradition — handcrafted vintage toys are historical works of art worthy of any collector’s mantel. These are toys that tell a story of the time in which they were produced and the people who produced them.

Like any artifact, toys provide a window into the past. The ornamental dolls of the Victorian era, for example, produced in Germany and England, made of ceramics such as porcelain and dressed in textured fabrics, speak to the fashion of the era and will add a pop of color and a decorative flourish to the neutral corners of your home.

Mid-century modern toys are as sophisticated as the widely cherished furniture of the era. As much as they thought good design for the home should be available for all, iconic American design duo Charles and Ray Eames believed in making durable and interesting products for kids too. Today, their Eames Elephant is available from Vitra and Herman Miller, and it doesn’t even require a digital screen.

Explore a unique collection of antique and vintage toys as well as folk-art toys on 1stDibs.