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Add to wishlistMechanical schoolboy at the blackboard, tinplate toy by Tipp & Co.
EUR 1.875,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A very charming early mechanical tinplate toy by Tipp & Co., depicting a schoolboy at the blackboard doing his schoolwork. When wound, the boy moves his arm and uses the pointer to show the result of the calculation. Complete with three original blackboard plates and original clothing. The mechanism works well, and the toy is in excellent condition. Height 19 cm.
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Add to wishlistGünthermann mechanical swimming swan, hand-painted tinplate, Germany, circa 1910
EUR 880,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A rare mechanical swan made by Günthermann in Germany circa 1910. Made of hand-painted tinplate, it has a screw at the rear that works much like a ship’s propeller. When the mechanism is wound, the swan moves forward through the water. It was designed as a swimming water toy for children in days gone by. In original condition with visible age- and play-related wear and areas of paint loss. The mechanism works well. Height 16 cm.
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Add to wishlistEarly handprinted figure. Clown with singing goose. Eberl.
EUR 1.890,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A charming and very rare early hand-painted tinplate toy made by Hans Eberl circa 1905. A clown trains a singing goose. When wound, the clown points with his stick while the goose moves in front of the sheet music. The figures are in good, original condition with patina, signs of age and areas of paint loss. The mechanism works well.
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 wishlistPenny Toy – girl at a school desk, Germany, pre-war
EUR 285,00Category: Penny Toys
A charming and decorative German Penny Toy depicting a young girl seated at a yellow school desk with an illustrated slate or book in front of her. Made of tinplate with attractive painted and lithographed details and dating from before the Second World War. Preserved with age-related wear and paint loss consistent with its age. Height approx. 6–7 cm.
Add to wishlistPenny Toy – child in a high chair, Germany, pre-war
EUR 200,00Category: Penny Toys
A charming and decorative German Penny Toy depicting a small child seated in a wheeled high chair. Made of tinplate with attractive painted and lithographed details and dating from before the Second World War. Preserved with age-related play wear and paint loss, giving the toy an authentic patina. Height approx. 6–7 cm.
Add to wishlistRICO Penny Toy sewing machine, Spain, circa 1920–1930
EUR 275,00Category: Penny Toys
A charming miniature sewing machine manufactured by RICO S.A. in Ibi, Alicante, Spain, circa 1920–1930. Made of beautifully lithographed tinplate, it faithfully reproduces the appearance of a full-sized period sewing machine with attractive details. A rare and decorative example of early Spanish Penny Toy production, preserved in exceptionally fine, near-mint condition. Marked RICO. Height 11 cm, length 9 cm and width 4.5 cm.
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.
