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Vintage Clown Toy

Vintage Toy Wind-Up "Johnny" The Dancing Clown by Lindstrom Toy Co., Circa 1930
By Lindstrom Tool Toy Company 1
Located in Incline Village, NV
This is a hard to find pre war vintage, Made in America wind up tin toy by The Lindstrom Toy
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Tin

Vintage Toy, Wind up Clown on Cart and Donkey, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up clown on cart and donkey is a vintage wind up toy representing a multicolor clown in a
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Mid-20th Century Russian Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal

Vintage Tin Wind-up Toy "Clown in A Barrel" by J Chein Co. American Circa 1935
By J. Chein Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
as similar looking Popeye toy dated 1932) and was named "Mechanical Clown Barrel Walker". The name of
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Tin

Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns
By Ron Lee
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns Collectible Set, each piece is signed Dimensions range from: Height 6
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Wood

Vintage Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns
Playful Set of Ron Lee Clowns
$5,200 / set
H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in
Blue Clown Head Cookie Jar, USA, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare survivor from late 1950s or early 60s comes this large canister in the shape of a clown bear
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Plastic

Beautiful Pez Dispenser Popart Clown Advertising Chalkboard Vintage Austria 1970
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning Pop Art PEZ dispenser Advertising chalkboard from Austria. Made of plastic, circa 1970s. Found at an estate sale in Vienna Austria. A nice addition to your PEZ dispenser col...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Plastic

Vintage "Clown" Silver Plated Still Bank. Lunt Silver Co. Massachusetts Ca. 1965
By Lunt Silver
Located in Incline Village, NV
Silver plated vintage still bank, circa 1960's, depicting a clown with ruffled collar, big belly
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Silver Plate

Les Simpsons Grande figurine de Krusty le clown Matt Groening Germany 1999
Located in London, England
Cette grande figurine de Krusty le Clown, créée par Matt Groening en 1999, est un véritable bijou
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1990s German Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Latex

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1950s Smiling Sam Carnival Man Clown Wind Up Japan Tin Toy
Located in Orange, CA
For your consideration we have a vintage Litho Tin Toy - Smiling Sam the carnival man clown wind up
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1950s Japanese Vintage Clown Toy

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Tin

Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown
By Schoenhut
Located in Retie, BE
children's toys: a Roly Poly Wobble Clown by the toy factory Schoenhut, Germany, circa 1920 -1930s. Still
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Clown Toy

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Paper

Vintage Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown
Roly Poly Schoenhut Paper Mache Wobble Clown
H 11.23 in W 6.11 in D 5.12 in
Schoehut Toy Clown
Located in Culver City, CA
Schoenhut toy clown, all wood construction, hand painted.
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1930s Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Wood, Fabric

Toy Acrobatic Rocking Painted Tin Plate Clown
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Toy acrobatic rocking painted tin plate clown A great little piece, handmade based on a
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Tin

1930s Rodeo Clown on a Bull Pull Toy
Located in Lincoln, GB
Circa 1930 double sided metal pull toy of a rodeo clown sitting on a bull with articulated arms and
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20th Century Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Metal

Wind Up Musical Toy Zilotone , Clown Playing Xylophone, Wolverine Co. 1930 s
By Wolverine Suppy and MFG. CO
Located in Petaluma, CA
This wonderful musical toy was designed to bring a smile to the owner's face. Wind it up with the
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal, Tin

World s Most Famous Clown "Ronald" 1977 Licensed McDonald s Balloon Tank Head
By Mcdonald s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
World's most famous clown "Ronald" 1977 licensed McDonald's balloon helium tank top for filling
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Plastic

ANTiQUE FRENCH HAND MADE MUSICAL AUTOMATON JESTER CLOWN THAT PLAYS MUSIC MOVES
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
musical and moving Automaton Jester clown A very good looking and well made piece, the hand moves to put
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20th Century French Edwardian Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Carl Schneider Full Figure Mardi Gras Clown Girl Pin Cushion Half Doll
By Carl Schneider
Located in Devon, England
little half doll is in the form of a standing girl dressed in a clown or mardi gras costume. With her
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Ceramic

Adorable and Therapeutic Musical Clown Automaton Figure/Toy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality therapeutic musical automaton clown toy in wonderful vintage condition. Features
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal

"Clown Drummer" Clockwork Toy Schuco, German, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
When wound up this charming German Schuco toy clown dances around, while raising his arms up and
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1940s German Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Tin

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Clown on Scooter, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Vintage Wind up Clown on Scooter is a vintage mechanical toy. Made in lithographed tin in
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal

"Dandy" Walking Clown Clockwork Toy, Japan, circa 1950s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This wonderful, charming and pleasing action wind up toy was manufactured by HTC Mikuni Company of
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Tin

"Clown Playing Violin" Toy Japanese Wind-Up, Circa 1950 s
Located in Incline Village, NV
Japanese wind-up toy known and marketed as "Happy The Violinist" marked with the logo "TPS" for
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1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Tin

Schuco Clockwork Clown Violinist, German, circa 1940
Located in Incline Village, NV
Entertaining clockwork toy that when wound up starts the clown playing his violin in a realistic
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1940s German Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal

Erzgebirge Toy Figures, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Erzgebirge toy figures, circa 1930 A collection of hand carved early 20th century Erzgebirge toy
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1930s German Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Pine, Paint

Mid-20th Century French Articulated Clown Marquette
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th century articulated clown Marquette A charming example of a mid-20th century French fully
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1950s French Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Silk, Pine, Paint

Spring Foal. Original Equestrian Horse Modern Painting.A Playful Sophistication.
By Bohuslav Barlow
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
characters and props, beautiful nudes, clowns, children, puppets and toys, all playing out a surreal personal
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Canvas, Oil

Clown Pull Toy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1930 double sided metal pull toy of a rodeo clown sitting on a bull with articulated arms and
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1930s American Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal

Clown Pull Toy
Clown Pull Toy
H 12 in W 11 in D 5 in
Authentic Giant Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful pair of gigantic clown shoes.
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1960s American Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Leather

Authentic Giant Clown Shoes
Authentic Giant Clown Shoes
H 1 in W 18 in D 9 in
Give Me Five Aluminum Clown s Hand
Located in Oakland, CA
A whimsical aluminum Clown's Hand that has been polished to a mirror finish
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1960s American Vintage Clown Toy

Give Me Five Aluminum Clown
s Hand
Give Me Five Aluminum Clown
s Hand
H 12.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Carnival Knockdown Clown
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 20th century vintage carnival knockdown clown figure composed of cloth, wood, and leather
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20th Century Vintage Clown Toy

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Carnival Knockdown Clown
Carnival Knockdown Clown
H 12 in W 7 in D 2.5 in
CAST ALUMINUM CLOWN HEAD
Located in Round Top, TX
Made by Game-Time in Litchfield, MI.
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20th Century American Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Aluminum

CAST ALUMINUM CLOWN HEAD
CAST ALUMINUM CLOWN HEAD
H 24 in W 16 in D 21 in
Weighted Raimond Chrome Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This bank is weighted at the bottom so you can tip it and it will roll around and land upright. Single screw closure. Patent #D193793

During The Middle Ages, in abou...
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1960s American Vintage Clown Toy

Cast Iron Vintage Clown Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original paint has signs of age. Single screw closure.

During The Middle Ages, in about the fifteenth century, metal was expensive and seldom used for household war...
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1930s American Vintage Clown Toy

Vintage 1950 s USSR Tin Windup Donkey Clown Carriage Toy
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
Vintage 1950's USSR Tin Windup Circus Donkey Carriage with clown. The mechanism is intact but not
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1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Sheet Metal, Tin

Pair of Vintage Leather Clown Shoes
Located in San Francisco, CA
What could be more fun than a fabulous pair of vintage red leather clown shoes?
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1940s American Vintage Clown Toy

Two Antique Hallmarked English Sterling Silver Baby Rattles
Located in Port Chester, NY
rings when shaken. A lovely toy. The clown with the bells, which ring, is hallmarked 1910. A lovely
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20th Century English Vintage Clown Toy

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Silver

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Toshiyuki Kita "Dodo" Reclining Lounge Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Highland, IN
Winner of the 1999 Good Design Award, the "Dodo" chair by Toshiyuki Kita is a dynamic chair with swivel & recline features as well as a retractable footrest. This allows versatile f...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Aluminum

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
By Matt Richmond, Blake Tovin
Located in Nyack, NY
As avid record collectors we all have albums we want close at hand. Whether storing new finds or favorite titles that are in heavy rotation, our dovetail record crate is the perfect ...
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2010s American Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Brass

Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
Solid Walnut Dovetail Record Crate
$365 / item
H 11 in W 14.25 in D 16.25 in
Hermanos Calavera Conquistador in Oiled Walnut by Miguel Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Miguel Silva, Wooda, Ilse Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Hardwood, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Original Vintage Comic Book Superhero Poster Featuring Batman The Caped Crusader
By Carmine Infantino
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Batman poster for The Caped Crusader featuring a colourful illustration of the comic book superhero wearing his grey and blue costume, mask and cape with the bat log...
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1960s American Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Paper

Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Located in Vo , Veneto
Painted Cabinet in Ottanium Blue Period: Early 1800s Origin: Bavarian Alps Wood type: Fir Dimensions: H. 157 cm 61.8 in W. 107 cm 42.1 in D. 42 cm 16.5 in Description: "Töl...
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1810s German Other Vintage Clown Toy

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Fir

Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
Cupboard Blue Floral Painted - Europe Early 19th Century
$4,491
H 19.69 in W 40.95 in D 15.75 in
French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic antique marriage or bridal box–from Normandy, France–the petite trunk is decorated with stylized foliate details that grace the exterior. Once-vibrant pink and cream pain...
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18th Century French Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal

French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
French Petite Bridal Box from Normandy
$1,600
H 6.25 in W 10.25 in D 6.25 in
Hermanos Calavera Diablo in Oiled Mahogany by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda
By Ilse Silva, Wooda, Miguel Silva
Located in Omro, WI
These handsome but quirky brothers designed by Miguel and Ilse Silva for Wooda are the result of an engaging mix of personality, love, fun and mischievousness. Los Hermanos Calavera(...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Hardwood, Mahogany, Maple, Oak

1930 Wooden Carnival Game by French Game Novelty, Milwaukee, WI
Located in Surrey, BC
Unusual Folk Art wooden carnival game in working condition and with original paint. Players bet on which city the spring-released airplane will land on. Made by French Game & Novelty...
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Clown Toy

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Wood

Mid-Century Seguso Murano Blue Aqua Blown Bubble Lantern Chandelier Rare
By Seguso Vetri d Arte
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing one-light. Will be newly rewired with a certified UL US socket for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare size and color of aqua ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Murano Glass

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Carousel Horse with Saddle - Multicolored
Located in Mortsel, BE
This antique hand-painted wooden carousel horse is a beautiful piece of fairground history, expertly crafted with attention to detail. The multicolored design features a classic sadd...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal

Green Animal and Floral Painted Alpine Cupboard - 1792
Located in Vo , Veneto
Green Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1792 Measurements: H. 167 cm - W. 124 (138 at the frames) cm - D. 55 (63 at the frames) cm Period: 1792 Origin: Tyrol Wood: Fir Description: Exceptio...
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1790s Italian Neoclassical Revival Vintage Clown Toy

Materials

Fir

Green Animal and Floral Painted Alpine Cupboard  - 1792
Green Animal and Floral Painted Alpine Cupboard  - 1792
$7,546
H 65.75 in W 48.82 in D 21.66 in
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French Art Nouveau Green Glass and Wrought Iron Pendant Light, ca. 1920. Add a timeless touch of elegance to your interior with this Antique French Art Nouveau Pendant Light...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Clown Toy

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Wrought Iron

Iconic Limited Edition Fred Stein Photo of Albert Einstein
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large gelatin silver limited edition photograph; one of the most iconic images of the 20th century. One of only 450 in the edition. “In 1946, when Albert Einstein was in...
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1940s Vintage Clown Toy

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clown Toy

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Brass

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
$287 Sale Price
20% Off
H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in
Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Rare Pair of Art Nouveau Silver-Plated Vases by WMF (c.1900) A striking and rare pair of silver-plated Art Nouveau vases by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), circa 1900. Eac...
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Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Vintage Clown Toy

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Metal, Silver Plate

Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
Rare Pair of ART NOUVEAU Vases by WMF, Circa 1900
$1,856 / set
H 10.63 in Dm 5.91 in
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 Vintage Clown Toy

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Iron

19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
19th Century Original Painted Iron Clown Bank
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in
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Vintage Clown Toy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage clown toy for your home. A vintage clown toy — often made from metal, fabric and tin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect vintage clown toy — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A vintage clown toy, designed in the Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made vintage clown toy has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by McDonald's and Ron Lee are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Clown Toy?

The average selling price for a vintage clown toy at 1stDibs is $502, while they’re typically $156 on the low end and $5,200 for the highest priced.
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