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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Christmas Medium Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Painted Wooden Rocking Horse, Collectible Decor Piece.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This charming wooden rocking horse is a beautifully preserved example of classic handcrafted décor, combining nostalgic character with timeless visual appeal. Carved from solid wood and hand-painted in warm, vintage tones, it features delicate detailing on the saddle, bridle, and rocker base that highlights the artisan’s craftsmanship. Its compact size makes it ideal for display on a shelf, sideboard, or desk, adding a gentle touch of heritage to any interior. Despite its age, the piece remains in very good condition, clean and well cared for, with only minor, natural signs of wear that authenticate its history. Elegant, distinctive, and visually captivating, it is a delightful collectible for lovers of vintage wooden toys...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

East German Yellow Vinyl Giraffe Vintage Toy Classic, 1960s, GDR
Located in Andernach, DE
Wonderfully hand crafted East German vintage toy – a true classic. These were made from soft vinyl sheets and softly stuffed. here in a lovely yellow, off-white and red combination. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Plastic

billard pokerballs aramith belgium 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
billard pokerballs aramith belgium 1970s Original condition
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Polyester

Set of Danish Teak Viking Figures, Attributed to Kay Bojesen – Denmark, 1960s
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Set of Danish teak Viking figures, attributed to Kay Bojesen, Denmark, circa 1960s, emblematic of Scandinavian modern design and playful wooden objects of the mid-20th century. These...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wool, Teak

Vintage Christmas Nutcracker Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Big wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been thei...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Wagen Bed in Fiberglass and Palisander Wood Veneer
Located in Paris, FR
Bed Wagen for children room. Made with fiberglass with outside with chrome-plated finishes. With palisander wood veneer inside and withseveral storage compartments for a bed, a tv, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Daruma Doll HIMEDARUMA Yuhime-ningyo Ehime 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which is called Yuhime-Ningyo. These dolls are made in Matsuyama, Ehime prefecture. The kimono which the doll is wearing is made with silk. We say that these dolls ar...
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1990s Japanese Showa Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Porcelain, Silk, Plastic

Set of Two Vintage Christmas Small Nutcrackers, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcrackers figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their h...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

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 Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Iron

Vintage wooden toy Pinocchio, Italy, 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Amazing jointed wooden doll, hand painted Pinocchio, made in Italy in the 1960s. Good vintage condition. Dimensions: Width: 9 cm / 3.54 inches Height: 32 cm / 12.6 inches Depth: 9 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

1950s Racing Car Model or Toy No. 7 Oldtimer Ferrari 500 by Geobra, Germany
By Old Timer Ferrari
Located in Andernach, DE
Mid-20th century classic kids toy or model by German toy makers Geobra. The well played model is shaped after the classic racing car Ferrari 500 from 1952, created by Aurelio Lampred...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Richters German Anchor Blocks Building Toy
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a piece of history with this vintage Richters German anchor blocks building toy, also known as Der Geschickte Baumeister. Made in Rudolstadt, Germany, circa 1900, this set c...
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Early 1900s German Baroque Antique Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Quartz

Antique balance toy Galloping Cowboy Moving , handpainted forged iron, 19th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique balance toy showing a cowboy on it's horse when it balance is the head and tale of the horse moving like also the cowboy This is totale han...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original Vintage Toy, Friction Motorcyclist, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This friction motorcyclist is a vintage tin toy. Vintage friction tin toy representing a motorcyclist on his blue bike. Made in Western Germany,...
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Mid-20th Century French Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Schuco Examico 4001 Car, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Examico 4001 car is a wind up mechanical toy car, made between 1950s/60s. Working stick shift and reverse. Vintage toy made in tinplate and plastic. Lighthly scrat...
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Mid-20th Century German Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Articulated Cyclist Toy – Belgian Folk Art, Early 20th Century" Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Articulated Cyclist Toy Handcrafted Solid Wood — Rare Colonial-Era Subject — Mechanically Designed Pedaling Motion (Belt Missing) Description A rare and remarkable early 20th-century Belgian folk art toy, hand-carved entirely from solid wood, depicting a stylized Black cyclist mounted on a painted green bicycle. The figure is fully articulated and was originally designed with a mechanical belt-drive system (now absent) connecting the foot pedals to the rear wheel. When pushed forward, the toy was engineered to simulate a realistic cycling motion, animating the rider's legs in tandem with the rotation of the wheels. Materials & Construction Primary material: Solid wood (no plywood or laminates) Figure & Bicycle: Fully carved, hand-painted in polychrome (green, red, black, ochre) Mechanical features: Jointed limbs designed to move with crankshaft motion Metal-spoked wheels on rotating axles Pulley attachment points for original belt-drive (belt now missing) Dimensions: Length: 53 cm Height: 42 cm Condition: Structurally intact; expected surface wear and patina consistent with age; belt mechanism missing but all original pulley points and joints remain. Iconography & Cultural Context The cyclist is depicted as a Black male figure in a red cap and outlined uniform, rendered in a simplified, expressive style typical of early folk toys. The toy likely reflects Belgium's colonial presence in the Congo during the early 20th century (Congo Free State until 1908, Belgian Congo from 1908–1960). Such depictions were common in Belgian visual culture of the time, often appearing in children's media, toys, and public exhibitions. This toy offers not only mechanical charm but also serves as a historical document, reflecting period attitudes and visual language. It holds curatorial interest for ethnographic, toy history, and colonial-era cultural studies. Dating & Attribution Date: Circa 1900–1930 Origin: Likely Belgium Style: Folk art, with vernacular mechanics and colonial subject matter Comparison: Closely parallels German kinetic push toys...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Toy Musical Carousel, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This vintage wind up toy musical carousel is a mechanical toy representing a beautiful carousel with moving horses. Made up in hand painted wood. ...
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Mid-20th Century European Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large collection of tin 1900s Edwardian miniature toy figures. A few tin houses a shed, gazebo's, flower arches, lots of trees and shrubs. Dovecote, pretty fences, a bench, a parrot tree, a birdcage, a plant Stand, a fountain, farm animals and lots of human figures in Edwardian clothing about: 29 trees (trees shrubs, palmtrees) 11 decorative fences 2 arches 18 figures (girl with dog, a couple, lady with...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal, Tin

Mid-Century Czechoslovak Wooden Rocking Horse, Hand-Painted, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
This mid-century wooden rocking horse, crafted in 1960s Czechoslovakia, displays the playful yet artisanal qualities characteristic of post-war Central European design. The hand-pain...
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

1980s, Recreational Machine Model Pinball Trailer Playmatic
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Recreational machine model pinball trailer playmatic.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Iron

Set of 5 Swedish Folk Wooden Dala Horse Toys, circa 1960
By Nils Olsson
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 5 handpainted Swedish wooden traditional Dala horse toy. Designed by Nils Olsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Materials: Wood In original condition, with...
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1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Collectible Toy, Concorde 3 Plane, 1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Collectible toy - Concorde 3 plane - 1970s Electric guided Joustra Edition Measures: L59xP27xH13cm Sheet metal and plastic Circa 1970 Canned I...
Category

1970s French Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Christmas Big Blue Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Christmas Big Green Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Set of 5 Antique Spanish Foam Dolls, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique hand made Spanish foam doll. Manufactured circa 1980 in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ma...
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1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Foam

Vintage Toy, Small Motorcyclist, Made in Japan, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
This Wind up Boy on Tricycle is an original vintage toy. Vintage friction toy representing a motorcyclist on his bike. Small toy made in tin in Japa...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Children Steiff Large Plush Turtle Toy with Glass Button Eyes 1960s and Wheels
By Steiff
Located in Antwerp, BE
A original Steiff Turtle "sit on" and "pull toy," circa 1950s. Has original pull chord and original rubber wheels with red painted sides; original bar over the top. All original pain...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Schuco Patent 1001 Car, Made in Germany, 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Patent 1001 car is a vintage mechanical toy made by Schuco Patent in Germany in 1940s. The car model is made in U.S. Not perfec...
Category

Early 20th Century German Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Large Carved Wooden Biplane or Plane with Pilot
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice vintage wooden Biplane Model. The plane is built like the original with a pilot and rubber wheels and a metal propeller. A handsome addition to a shelf, console or Childs ...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Antique Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1920s An antique barber shop children chair. With rotatable height adjustment and a wooden h...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood, Leather

Children Rocking Wooden Toy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very beautiful children's rocking chair in beech plywood minimalist craftsmanship the design of the rocking chair is essentially a nod to the shape of a swinging banana!
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Bentwood

Children Rocking Wooden Toy
Children Rocking Wooden Toy
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Harmonica M.Hohner Super chromonica model
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Harmonica M.Hohner Super chromonica model Chromatic harmonica piston harmonica Near mint condition L 15,5 x P 3,5 x h 2,5 cms 1943 With original box in perfect condition Perfe...
Category

1940s Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Steel

Vintage Toy, Military Toy Truck and Trailer
Located in Roma, IT
This military toy truck and trailer is a wind up toy truck with soldier and its own trailer. Tin made. Dunlop balloon cord tyres. Very good conditions...
Category

Mid-20th Century European Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Weathered Folk Art Miniature Shop Counter 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Weathered Folk Art Miniature Shop Counter, Europe, 1950s. This miniature shop counter likely started its life as a well loved toy. Now is a very attractive decorative folk art piece...
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Mid-20th Century European Folk Art Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Barber Chair for Children, Germany ca. 1950s A vintage barber shop children chair. With rotatable height adjustment and a wooden ho...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 cart and a donkey. Made in tin, made in Us...
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Mid-20th Century Russian Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Antique Fairground Paper Mache Sculpture of a Witch or Farmer s Wive
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Fairground Paper Mache Sculpture of a Witch or Farmer's Wive A large half-relief sculpture of the witch from the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. Probably used as decoration in...
Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood, Paper

Vintage Wind Up Small Car Toy, Made in Germany, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up small car is a mechanical vintage toy. Very small nice car beautifully detailed and with his perfectly working clockwork. Made in Germany....
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Mid-20th Century German Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta
Located in Berghuelen, DE
1930s Swabian Hallic Country Pig Made of Terracotta A vintage statue of a Swabian hallic country pig. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue is made ...
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Vintage Fabric Wood Glove Puppetry, circa 1920 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Art deco vintage glove puppetry with 10 character puppets, circa 1920 Austria. A fabulous and very rare glove puppetry including the characters: Mr. Pu...
Category

1920s German Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Nephrite and Metal Carillon, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Nephrite and metal carillon is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. A unique object entirely realized in nephrite and with silver plate base and inserts. A little angel decor...
Category

1970s Asian Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Christmas Big Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Toy, Wind up Locomotive Ingap 67001, Made by Ingap, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up locomotive Ingap 67001 is a vintage toy representing a red mechanical locomotive. Made in tin by Ingap, model n. 67001. Probably made in 1920s. 3 wheels missing, me...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, HKN Motorcyclist, Made by Huki Kienberger, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This HKN Motorcyclist is a rare vintage toy. Vintage toy representing a motorcyclist riding a red motorcycle. Made in tin by Huki Kienberger pro...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy Car, Schuco Patent 2001625, Made in Germany, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This Schuco Patent 2001625 car is a vintage toy made in Germany in 1950s. Schuco Patent 2001625 model. The clockwork works, even though it is a bit slow. Original key not incl...
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Mid-20th Century German Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Vintage Toy, Wind Up Boy on Tricycle, Made in Germany, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
This wind up boy on tricycle is a vintage mechanical toy. Vintage wind up mechanical toy representing a boy riding his tricycle. Made in ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Santos Pop Lay Figure Mannequin 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large vintage Santos doll, a "lay figure" or mannequin with moving parts, made of resin and metal. This doll represents the Virgin Mary and is a nice coll...
Category

1970s Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Candle Holder, Folk Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candle holder, Folk Art, when the candle is extinguished and closed, the figure is replaced and smoke comes out of the mouth. Carved wood, 1950. Measures: H: 15 cm, W: 12.5 cm, D: 6...
Category

1950s European Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Toy, Marx Toys Wind Up Chariot and Horses, Mid-20th Century
By Marx Toy Co.
Located in Roma, IT
This Marx Toys Wind up Chariot and Horses is a vintage mechanical toy representing a red chariot dragged by two painted tin horses. Original...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal

Spirou and Fantasio - Le Garage de Franquin " Jeep Wyllis MB "
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Collection Le Garage de Franquin " Jeep Wyllis MB " 2017 Based on Franquin's "Le Dictateur et le Champignon" Sculpture by Chris C and Bruno Vaerman Resin and metal, length 28 cm Matt...
Category

2010s Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Resin

Michel Aroutcheff "PIN UP, BERTHET"
Located in Saint ouen, FR
MICHEL AROUTCHEFF "Daddy" of the mythical rocket, from Tintin, with a red and white checkerboard. "PIN UP" BERTHET "Dottie in her Porsche" 356 cabriolet Resin and wood car...
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Early 2000s Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Michel Aroutcheff " NESTOR BURMA " 2
Located in Saint ouen, FR
MICHEL AROUTCHEFF "Daddy" of the mythical rocket, from Tintin, with a red and white checkerboard. "NESTOR BURMA " Casse pipe à la nation " (Breaking pipe to the nation) Bumper car...
Category

Early 2000s Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Air France La Croix Du Sud Plane Collectible Toy, circa 1940-1950
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Air France La Croix du Sud plane collectible toy Cream and red lithographed sheet metal mechanical plane Wings marked ALBA Measures: L54xP61xH18cm...
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1950s French Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Wooden Toy Horse
Located in Brecht, BE
Charming wooden toy horse, always a great decorative item in a child’s room.
Category

Early 20th Century French Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Christmas Big Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Christmas Medium Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Vintage Christmas Small Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Wood

Collectible Toy, Concorde 2 Plane, 1970s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Collectible toy - Concorde 2 plane - 1970s Electric guided Joustra Edition Measures: L 59 x P 27 x H 13 cm Sheet metal and plastic Circa 1970 C...
Category

1970s French Vintage Continental Europe - Toys

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

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