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19th Century Roullet et Decamps French Rare Oversized Automaton Cow
Located in London, GB
: Roullet & Decamps was a French toy manufacturing company operating in the 19th and 20th centuries, which
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1880s French Victorian Antique Paper Toys

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Ventriloquists dummy attributed to Herber Brighton
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Ventriloquists dummy attributed to Herber Brighton A rare example of an early 20th century ventriloquists dummy attributed to Herber Brighton. In sailors’ uniform...
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Rare 19th century oversized Erzgebirge Noah’s Ark
Located in London, GB
by children as a special treat on Sundays as these toys are of a biblical theme. This is truly a
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Felt, Faux Fur, Plaster, Wood, Pine, Paper

Late 19th Century Lithograph French Pine Puppet
Located in London, GB
Late – 19th century lithograph French pine puppet A rare example of a late- 19th century hand carved pine/lithograph French puppet. This naïve yet charming string pull puppet is co...
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Early 1900s French Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Pine, Paper

Early 20th Century English Crying Ventriloquist Dummy
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Crying Ventriloquist Dummy He’s just a big cry-baby, An aged example of an early 20th century English crying ventriloquist dummy. This example has metal t...
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1920s European Early Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Linen, Cut Glass, Pine, Paper

Collection 1920s German Austrian Haußer Pfeiffer Tipple Topple Elastolin Animals
Located in Haarlem, NL
Collection of 37 Elastolin toy Noah's Ark and Zoo animals, the birds in cages were for use in a
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Early 20th Century German Antique Paper Toys

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Metal

French Walking Peacock Automaton
By Roullet Decamps
Located in New Orleans, LA
This absolutely spellbinding peacock automaton is attributed to the French toy-making company
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Paper Toys

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Paper, Feathers

Rare Pair of 19th Century English Papier Mache Handmade Jack in the Box Dolls
Located in London, GB
. These items still have all their original clothes and are highly collectable toy artefacts. Dimensions
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1880s British Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Floral Bouquet Fixed Fans
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 19th century hand painted floral bouquet fixed fans Absolutely beautiful fans with hand painted bouquets of flowers on each. The fans are made of wafer-thin wood panels...
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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Edwardian Little Tommy Tucker, Lieutenant Walter Cole Ventriloquist Puppet Doll
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Little Tommy Tucker the original ventriloquist puppet of Lieutenant Walter Cole along with a vast account of the families archive. A papier mâché and painted small boy ventriloqui...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Paper Toys

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Blown Glass, Softwood, Paper

2 Antique Skookum Bully Good Native American Dolls in Bards Dome Glass Jar
By Skookum
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique “Skookum (Bully Good) Indian” dolls displayed in a bell jar. Male brave and female squaw with an infant. Measures: Jar - 12.25” x 20.5” / Male doll - 5” x 3.5” x 1...
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Early 20th Century Native American Antique Paper Toys

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Fabric, Paint, Paper

Unusual Late 19th Century Standing Monkey Figure
Located in London, GB
Unusual Late 19th Century Standing Monkey Figure One of the most unusual and out of the ordinary pieces we have had the pleasure of present in our store. A complete one off and h...
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1890s French Early Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure
Located in London, GB
Early-20th Century French Pull along papier Mache figure A very quirky hand-crafted example of an early-20th Century papier Mache French pull along figure. Securely stood on a pine b...
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Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Large Antique Scratch-Built Model English Tudor Mansion Wooden Doll’s House
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Very large scratch-built derelict ‘Haunted’ Doll’s house, once part of the house contents of Ripley Hall estate in Shropshire, circa 1920. The house is designed in the Tudor style, t...
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Early 20th Century British Tudor Antique Paper Toys

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Puppet
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand crafted puppet We are proud to offer a lovely example of an early 20th century hand carved French puppet, in the form of a clown. Composite painted head, ha...
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1920s French Early Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Cotton, Paper

Antique Lot of Victorian Stereo Viewers, Cards Walnut Card Stand, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique stereo viewer set by Underwood & Underwood includes two viewers (one with logo), cards and walnut stand with carved Jenny Lind mask on shaped sides, c1890 Measures: 13"...
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Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Metal

Wunderkammern Mechanical Toy Automation 1900 circa German Juggling Clown
Located in Milano, MI
Early 20th century juggling clown realized in Germany with painted paper-mache, standing on a paper
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Early 20th Century German Antique Paper Toys

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Glass, Textile, Paper

Toy 19th Century Jack-In the Box, German
Located in Incline Village, NV
Jack-in-the-box toys date from 15th century England, but became very prevalent from the middle of
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Composition

Antique Schoenhut 7 Key Upright Toy Piano Neoclassical Lithograph Cherubs Muses
By Schoenhut
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique late Victorian Schoenhut wooden toy upright piano with seven keys, decorated with a
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Hardwood, Paper

Paper Mache Pig Candy Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky hand crafted & painted in black & white paint in a papier mache material is in very good as found condition.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Large Scale 19th Century Felt Covered Paper Mache Pig, Circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large scale 19th century felt covered paper mache pig, circa 1890. Possibly French This large
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paper Toys

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Other

French Bulldog Growler Pull Toy, circa 1890s
By Charles Eames
Located in Atlanta, GA
French bulldog growler pull toy, France, circa 1890s. An exceptional example with very expressive
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Paper Toys

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Metal

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration
Located in Nuernberg, DE
original accessories from the period—including miniature toys, Christmas ornaments, angels, Santa Claus
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Porcelain, Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Paper

Old "German Christmas Market Stall" Christmas Toy Shop Dollhouse Decoration
Located in Nuernberg, DE
floor papers, side stair case and upper gallery, a lot of decoration items as toys, christmas ornaments
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Porcelain, Fabric, Wood, Cotton, Paper

Japanese Five Antique "Doll Toy" Woodblock Prints, Vibrant Colors, Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
descriptive copy. Gift giving suggestion. Japanese five antique woodblock "Hina" doll and toys
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Japanese Five Antique Doll Toy Woodblock Prints, Vibrant Colors, Frameable #1
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese five antique woodblock Hina doll and toys woodblock prints from original book, 1915
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Antique German Toy Automaton Music Box with Girls Dancing Around the Maypole
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique mechanical toy music box shows no maker's signature, but is presumed to have been made
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Early 20th Century German Bohemian Antique Paper Toys

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Metal

Alphabet Block Set Bird Theme "Around The World Trunk" R.Bliss American C 1895
By Bliss
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lithographed paper covered wooden box; late Victorian era entitled "Around The World Trunk" Circa
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1890s American Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Collection of Early 20th Century Hand-Crafted Puppets
Located in London, GB
Collection of early 20th Century hand-crafted puppets We share what we love, and we love this collection of early to mid-20th Century hand carved/crafted puppets. Made from pine ...
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Fabric, Pine, Paper

Magician s Props for Magic Tricks (3), Early 1900s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Objects from a collection of magic items. They came from an estate in California but from a collection that was accumulated in New York City. It has been wrapped up since the 1940s, ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Metal

Santa Claus Belsnickel Papermache Candy Container German Christmas 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
age. It is made of paper mâché, Cardboard. Nice addition to your Christmas collection or decoration
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

19th Century Puzzle Blocks, circa 1885
Located in Incline Village, NV
); condition is consistent with age and use. Puzzle is 130 years old. Lithographed paper on wood.
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1880s German Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Paper, Wood

Large Pink Pig Lucky Charm Composition Candy Container, Antique, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
paper mache body, cardboard head to neck. The head comes off, opening inside compartment. Made of a
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Composition

Pink Pig Lucky Charm Mohair Composition Candy Container, Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful pink pig candy container. Made of paper mache, covered with mohair and has glass eyes
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Composition

Papier Mâché Wolf Mask, Disney
By Walt Disney Productions
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a Halloween wolf character helmet. I'm guessing it's 1920s and very well done. The custom made stand is included. I've been told that it could be early Disney and it really h...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Stunning Santa Claus Belsnickel Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique Santa Claus candy container made of Paper mache, composition, cardboard, felting
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1910s German Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Composition

Late 19th century French Puppet Opera Theater
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous and extremely rare small puppet opera theater with great color and its curtain, As visible on the photo's 3 scenes are present. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered, small ...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Paper Toys

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Wood, Paper

Set of Two Adjustable Female Torsos, France, 1910
Located in Antwerp, BE
These dressmaker mannequins are raised on a cylindrical lacquered green metal pedestal. Whether used for the creation and alteration of garments, draped fabrics pinned in to the ...
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1910s French Belle Époque Antique Paper Toys

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Iron

Rare Miniature Horse Sterling Silver and Mother of Pearl Sculpture by Watrous
Located in Miami Beach, FL
few scraps of paper, and some toys that have somehow survived the normal ravages inflicted by children
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Paper Toys

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Sterling Silver

1890 French Paper Mache Children s Toy Horse Costume
Located in London, GB
A beautiful French paper mach horse carnival costume from circa 1890. it's a hand-painted paper
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Late 19th Century French Antique Paper Toys

Rare Antique Toy Paper House Village, Lithograph Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extremely rare paper village contains 25 paper buildings ranging in size from 6" long x 8.25
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19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Chinese Toy Figures of a Wedding Parade Procession
Located in Sarasota, FL
An usually painted porcelain/composite toy figures of a Wedding Parade Procession. Accompanying the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Paper Toys

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Metal

Large Antique Paper Mache Toy Horse on Wheels
Located in Retie, BE
Antique Paper Mache toy horse on wheels. Exceptional Large paper mache horse on wooden base
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Antique Paper Toys

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Wood, Paper

Tumbling Figures with Weighted Bases.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of early, whimsical figures with hand-painted and embroidered details. Associated with the term Delineator. (Pictured seated on internal weights.)
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19th Century American Antique Paper Toys

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Felt, Paper

Late 19th Century Dollhouse
Located in Sheffield, MA
A special piece for somebody special! This bench made dollhouse boasts handmade needlepoint rugs, some wallpapered walls, and a collection of later furniture. There is a light kit as...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Paper Toys

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Wood, Paint, Textile, Paper

Pair of Papier Mâché French Fairground Passé-Boules Ball Toss Games c.1930-40
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The pair of papier mâché Passé-Boules toss games, as a Pierrot clown and portly chef, each with gaping open mouths into which one tosses wooden balls, showing original painted featur...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Paper Toys

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Paper

Skeleton Puppet
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A carved timber and papier mâché skeleton puppet, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Paper Toys

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Wood, Paper

Primitive Toy Cottage
Located in Aurora, OR
of styles and elements in this 1920s era handmade toy. Each room has been wallpapered differently and
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Early 20th Century Rustic Antique Paper Toys

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Wood, Paper

French 19th Century Papier Mache "Growler" Toy on Wheels
Located in Stamford, CT
French 19th Century Growler Dog on Wheels with glass eyes and leather collar.
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19th Century French Antique Paper Toys

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Papier Mâché, Paper

1920s French Pierrot Doll, Boudoir Salon Harlequin Doll
Located in Retie, BE
Period. It's an antique toy doll who looks a little shy, maybe also a little sad so she can use some
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Paper Toys

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Fabric, Satin, Paper

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Antique Paper Toys For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique paper toys available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique paper toys — often made from paper, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique paper toys available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco antique paper toys are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique paper toys over the years, but those made by Bliss, J. E. Steven's Company and Raphael Tuck Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Paper Toys?

Prices for antique paper toys start at $175 and top out at $34,500 with the average selling for $1,188.
Questions About Antique Paper Toys
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.

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