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Lehmann “Mikado Family” . Epl # 350. lady w/baby in coolie cart

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Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Lehmann “Mikado Family” lady w/baby in coolie cart Known as EPL 350, this early toy from 1894 to 1918 depicts an oriental man pulling a rickshaw with a seated woman rocking a baby in her arms. Handpainted. It operates by string drive and was designed for the man’s legs to alternate as if walking as the toy moves along. The Lehmann logo and name are stamped into the metal, not painted on. Size: W 6 1/2" H. 5 1/2" / W. 16,5 cm x H. 13, 5 cm. Good condition. Working well, some wear due to age. 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.

Antique Dresden Christmas ornament:Krampus

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Category: Christmas and holiday ornaments
Lovely Dresden Christmas ornament: Krampus Good condition.only minimal wear. Literatur:Joseph G. Hrncirik:Luxus aus Pappe- Dresdner Christbaumschmuck 1870-1914

Angel as Christmas ornament made of spun cotton.Germany.ca 1900

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Category: Christmas and holiday ornaments
Angel as Christmas ornament made of spun cotton. 12 cm H including wings.Made in Germany Ca 1900. Great condition!

Tinplate Santa Claus walking. Chein 1930

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Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Tinplate Santa Claus walking, when wound up. He is holding a wrapped gift in his hand and a sack with toys on his back. Clockwork makes him w3alk. Size 14 cm /6". Excellent condition

Amphibian Auto UHU made by Lehmann,Germany.EPL # 555.

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Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Amphibian car UHU made by Lehmann, Brandenburg between 1907 and 1938. Lithographed and hand painted tin. Wind up. Working fine and in a good condition.L=9 1/2 inch - 24 cm. Literatur­: Heike Köhler und Katharina Kreschel:Vom Störischer Esel zum Kletteraffen Tom.Brandenburger Museumshefte 6, Brandenburg an der Havel 2007. Jürgen & Marianne Clieslik: ­Ein Jahrhundert Blechspielzeug, München 1981. Helmut Schwarz und Marion Faber:Bewegte Zeiten/Moving Times-Ernst Paul Lehmann Patentwerk.Geschichte einer Spielwarenfabrik/History on a Toy Factory, Hrsg.Museen der Stadt Nürnberg 2003.

Mechanical hand painted tin toy: A Fernand Martin (France) , Le Petit Cuisinier, clockwork automaton from 1899.

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Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A Fernand Martin (France) clockwork automaton,Fernand Martin, Le Petit Cuisinier, France 1904, 20 cm, UW ok, Martin toys are portraying French life in the 19th century. They are crude in one way and sophisticated in another. Martin''''s genius was to observe everyday people and transform them into toys. Many times toys are made for children but with adults in mind. The subtleties would be lost on a child. This is an early toy figure of a cook, with painted face, with permanent key, black metal feet. Dressed in a cooks dress When wind up, he chops the carrot with great effort. He has survived remarkable well. See F.Marchand''Historie des Jouets Martin,Paris 1987.

Fernand Martin delivery boy."le petit livreur" Blechspielzeug.

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Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
6 3/4"(17 cm)Fernand Martin delivery boy tin wind up toy. The toy is clothed in striped pants and blue jacket. These toys were produced between 1878 and 1930 in Paris, France. The company was known for creating amusing figures. The tin litho is in very fine condition as is the outfit. Literatur: Fernand Martin, Toymaker in Paris 1878 - 1912 English edition ISBN 9789082200508. Literatur: Frederic Marchand: L''historie des jouets Martin, Paris 1987.

Tinplate Donald Duck, Schuco

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Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Donald Duck German wind up/clockwork tin toy in Excellent condition. Made by Schuco, Germany 1950.Walt Disney comic/movie figure.H. 15,5 cm/ 5,5" All original, near mint condition. Contact us for further info.