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Add to wishlistExtraordinary Early Kestner dollsize Desk. A ladys Shakespeare Library. ( 40 volumes) H. 34 cm. Germany 1860.
EUR 2.675,00Category: Antique Dollhouse furniture
Rarely does one see a desk of this size ( 34 cm) in such superb condition! The graining in the wood and color is beautiful. This was found with a collection of 40 volumes of Shakespere books. To imagine the size: Doll shown is 17" / 45 cm. The desk has white banding, turned ivory collums around the mirror, the original stenciling , featuring handsome paper lining and trim in the cozy interior. This useful piece would make a great miniature accessory for fashions, chinas or paper maches This handsome Biedermeier desk has the writing space with 3 small drawers at each side of the mirror. 1 large drawer to open writing space. Original paper. mirror, knobs, paper all original.The legs are nicely turned. No repairs. Excellent condition. Made in Germany circa 1860. A lovely piece to add to a doll vignette .Very good condition. The size is H. 13-1/2" / 34 cm-W.12,5"/ 32 cm D.6-3/4/ 17 cm. Made in Waltershausen, Germany ca 1860. The set comes w. desk and 40 volumes Shakespeare minature books in English w. illustrations.+ candelabra. ( Doll and inkstand not included)
Add to wishlist"Hauptmann von Köpenick" made by Lehmann Germany. EPL # 580
EUR 2.100,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
"Hauptmann von Köpenick" made by Lehmann Germany. EPL # 580 This is a very rare figure These were produced in limited numbers over the relatively short period from 1907 to 1918 by Lehmann. Soldier dressed in original clothing. Includes original sword. Condition (Very Good - Excellent).A few stains due to age at his coat. Size 7 - 3/4" T./ 19 cm These were produced in limited numbers over the relatively short period from 1907 to 1918 by Lehmann. Stamped on the feet:EPL 580, the toy was created from an event of the day. A cobbler dressed uniform complete with buttons and belt and sword convinced the officials of the town of Kopenick to give him the municipal treasury for taxes due. Within a few months after the scam this toy was created.Germany, metal body, full cloth uniform with tinplate hat, clockwork walking action, depicts a noted cobbler who stole the town's money while dressed as a captain, his notoriety was immortalized by Lehmann with this toy. 7 3/4'' H./ 19 cm. Literatur: Heike Köhler/Katharina Kreschel: Vom störischen Esel zum Kletteraffen Tom. Brandenburger Museumshefte 6, Brandenburg an der Havel 2007; Jürgen & Marianne Clieslik: Ein Jahrhundert Blechspielzeug, München 1981. Helmut Schwarz/Marion Faber: Bewegte Zeiten/Moving Times. Ernst Paul Lehmann-Patentwerk. Geschichte einer Spielwarenfabrik/History on a Toy Factory, Hrsg. Museen der Stadt Nürnberg 2003.
Add to wishlistAntique lovely fashion doll Crucifix. Ca 1880
EUR 130,00Category: Antique Doll Accessories Furniture, clothes pre 1900
Original and quite lovely fashion doll Crucifix of brass with a chain. L.4-3/4"/ 11,5 cm clasped. In beautiful condition. Suitable for a doll ca 16"-20" /40-50 cm tall. Ca 1880. Provenance: Washington doll Museum.
Add to wishlistGoldpainted French metal dollhouse pram.Ca 1900
EUR 125,00Category: Antique Dollhouse Accessories
A fine item for the dollhouse is this small golden metal stroller/ pram.It is antique from ca 1900. The condition is very good and original. l.7 cm/ 2-3/4". H. 2"/ 5, 2 cm. Ca 1900. The all bisque doll is sold extra. She is 50 Euro. Provenance: Washington doll Museum.
Add to wishlistA Rare French Fine Antique Painted Papier Mache Marotte Of Polichinelle, French circa 1860.
EUR 1.340,00Category: Automaton and musicboxes
A Painted Papier Mache Marotte Of Polichinelle, French circa 1860, with wide painted smiling mouth, rouged cheeks, large hooked nose and chin, painted blue eyes, dressed in soft pink and cream silk and cotton dress in eight sections, matching collar and hat. Bells on collar and dress. Torso with hat and dress 36 cm. With stick 50 cm. When swirled bells sounds. Excellent condition of face. A little wear to dress due to age. A wonderful toy!
'Mixtum'. A rare Lehmann tin toy. EPL# 375. Germany ca. 1927.
SOLDCategory: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
"Mixtum". A rare Lehmann tin toy. EPL# 375. Germany ca. 1927.Clockwork tin toy with black clown in a yellow and red lithographed tinplate three-wheel car with a large horn and lantern. Black driver with blue and white striped trousers, red waistcoat, white spotted shirt with rolled up sleeves Size: 4,5 inch ( 11,5 cm). Condition near mint. Functions well See Literature: Heike Köhler og Katharina Kreschel,Von Störischer Esel zum Kletteraffen Tom.Brandenburger Museumshefte 6,Brandenburg an der Havel 2007. Helmut Schwarz og Marion Faber,Moving Times,Ernst Paul Lehmann Patentwerk,,History on a Toy Factory,Toy Museum Nürnberg 2003...
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Add to wishlistAntique Miniature Leather Photo Album w. 20 DAGUERREOTYPE tinphotos. 1860.
EUR 295,00Category: Antique Doll Accessories Furniture, clothes pre 1900
4 x4 cm (1 3/8"x 1 5/8" Red leather photo album with gold impressed decoration the side. Fine original clasp. Ca 1860. Civil war. There are 10 pages with double sides with 20 DAGUERREOTYPE (tinplate photographs) Wonderful accessory for a large scale dollhouse or as accessory for a fine doll.. The leather and tinplates are in fine condition. Hand writed names to a photo at the first side. All original.
Add to wishlistOH May tin toy Jigger from Lehmann Germany with box. EPL #690.
EUR 1.150,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A Lehmann OH MAY Jigger with original box.EPL # 690 Large black figure dancing on a tin box.A wind up toy. Box is lithographed in red white and blue with the saying "Oh My". Figure is holding Lehmann flag which is probably not original Has original box with a little damage original directions. Size:H=10" 25 cm
