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Add to wishlistRare small Günthermann clown with star, Germany, circa 1900
EUR 775,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A rare small version of Günthermann’s mechanical clown with star, made in Germany circa 1900. This model was also produced in a larger size; the present example is the sought-after small version. The clown is made of hand-painted tinplate and has a working wind-up clockwork mechanism. Preserved with age-related play wear and paint loss consistent with its age. Height 16 cm.
Add to wishlistDisney Celluloid and tin Donald Duck figure , 1930. Made by George Borgfeldt & Co., New York
EUR 509,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Fine early wind-up Celluloid and tin Donald Duck figure made by George Borgfeldt & Co., New York Size: 3 1/4"/ 9 cm.Extremely nice working condition.
Add to wishlistPluto as a musician. Comic. Disney.1940
EUR 495,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Pluto as musician. A tin plate toy with a lot of action. Walt Disney Comic/movie tinplate toy.Wind up toy about 1940.Very good condition.Firma Marx.H: 15,5 cm/ 6"
Add to wishlistLehmann “Adam” No. 689, mechanical porter with cart and trunk, circa 1910–1920
EUR 1.515,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A rare and characterful mechanical “Adam the Porter”, model EPL No. 689, manufactured by Ernst Paul Lehmann Patentwerk of Brandenburg, Germany, circa 1910–1920. The toy depicts a city or railway porter pushing a two-wheeled hand cart with a removable trunk. Adam is made of both hand-painted and lithographed tinplate, with a blue coat, red cap and decoratively patterned trousers. The trunk opens, and examples of this model were sometimes used as candy containers. A wind-up clockwork mechanism is housed in the figure’s body. Articulated shoulders, hips and knees create an unusually realistic walking motion as Adam pushes the cart. Age- and play-related wear, minor dents and areas of retouching. Height approx. 20 cm. Please email me for additional photographs and further information.
Add to wishlistGELY mechanical billiards game with two men, Germany, circa 1920–1930
EUR 500,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A large and decorative mechanical billiards game with two men positioned on opposite sides of the green billiard table. Made in Germany by Georg Levy under the GELY trademark, it dates from circa 1920–1930, before the Second World War. Georg Levy founded GELY in Nuremberg in 1920 and became known for imaginative mechanical tin toys. The scene is made of colourful tinplate with fine details on the players, table and balls. The toy has a wind-up clockwork mechanism, and both the mechanism and action function well. Preserved with attractive, clear colours. Length 35 cm.
Add to wishlistEBO Pao-Pao mechanical tinplate peacock, Hans Eberl, circa 1915–1920
EUR 440,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A beautiful and characterful mechanical Pao-Pao peacock, manufactured by Hans Eberl (EBO) of Nuremberg, Germany, circa 1915–1920. Hans Eberl founded his toy business around 1900 and became known for imaginative mechanical tin toys. Pao-Pao is one of the factory’s most distinctive models, made of colourful lithographed tinplate with a large spread tail. The peacock is especially decorative, with beautiful, vivid colours and finely lithographed details. The clockwork mechanism works. Preserved with age- and play-related wear and minor paint loss, corresponding to condition grade 2. Length 26 cm.
Add to wishlistMechanical billiard player, Germany, pre-war.
EUR 750,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A charming and highly decorative German mechanical tinplate toy from the pre-war period. The billiard player stands beside the green table with his cue and the accompanying balls. When wound, the player moves and plays with the balls on the table, bringing the miniature billiard scene to life. Height 19 cm. Preserved in good condition with fine colours, and the clockwork mechanism functions well. An attractive and collectible example of German mechanical toy production. Please email me for additional photographs and further information.
Add to wishlistRare mechanical white dancing bear. Fernand Martin, Paris, circa 1909.
EUR 1.285,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Rare mechanical white dancing bear by Fernand Martin, Paris, circa 1909. An evocative glimpse of Parisian street life from the early 20th century. Martin produced the model in both brown and white versions; the white example is considerably more rarely seen. The bear has a chain around its muzzle and carries a pole across its shoulders. The winding key is positioned at the side, and the clockwork mechanism functions well. When wound, the bear dances animatedly from side to side. The bear is in very good condition and bears the Fernand Martin mark beneath the foot. A rare and characterful collector’s piece from the celebrated Parisian toy maker. Please email me for additional photographs and further information. See the toy in action on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd61uxCsh94/
