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Zulu tinplate ostrich mail car made by Lehmann, Germany.EPL# 721.
EUR 1.200,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Ostrich mail made by Lehmann, Brandenburg between 1918 og 1938. Wind up mechanism. The toy was made due to the German involvement in Africa.Very good condition and working fine. L. 7"/18 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


Dog, Dachshound, hand painted early Gama tin toy, Germany 1920
EUR 950,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Dachshound, hand painted early Gama toy (Georg Adam Mangold,Fürth) Made ca 1920. Clockwork. When wind up the dog starts moving forward and the tail moves. Working fine. Good condition. All original. A very charming toy. L. 18 cm/7" Literature:Ulrich Schweize: GAMA,Die Spielzeuge von 1882 bis 1945.The toys from 1882 until 1945,Tin and Toys Verlag,2010. David Longest,Character Toys and Collectible,Collector Books.


Rock and Graner desk with serpent legs
EUR 950,00Category: Antique Dollhouse furniture
This lovely Rock and Graner grain-painted l desk has an unusually open pierced gallery around the top and corners.Large writing surface, shelves and drawers for the writing utensils.The grain- painting is in good condition. The desk is supported on serpent legs that are twisted around and which a head to the serpent appears at the base. These legs are attached to a flat base which curves around the three sides. This piece has a beautiful style to it. Circa: Early 19th CenturySee pictures. Size H.5" W.5" D3" ( 12 cm x 12 cm x 7 cm)


Hand painted dancing lady with fan made by Gunthermann or Issmayer Germany.
SOLDCategory: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A charming very early toy featuring a hand painted lady with fan made by Günthermann or Issmayer Germany. Made ca 1900. When the key is wind up the lady is dancing and moving her hips.Very good condition and working fine. H: 20 cm / 8"/ A rare early toy.
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Violin player- "Le gai Violioniste" made by Fernand Martin, France 1897
EUR 1.340,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
"Le gai Violioniste"made by Fernand Martin, France. This is a wonderful toy from 1897. When he is wind up he plays and moves his fingers. Great original MINT conditin all over.Dressed in cotton. . A great piece for the Martin collector. Size H.20 cm


Hand painted lady with umbrella made by Günthermann or Issmayer Germany.
EUR 2.390,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A charming very early toy featuring a hand painted lady with umbrella made by Günthermann or Issmayer Germany. Made ca 1900. The lady is dressed in a fine long dark pink gown and a lovely hat. When the key is wind up the lady walks.Very good condition and working fine. H: 20 cm / 8"/ A rare early toy.


Antique Christmas ornament of a Santa made of spun cotton
EUR 210,00Category: Christmas and holiday ornaments
This is a great ornament of a Santa made of spun cotton with face molded in Papir mache. H.,5 cm / 2".Fine condition. All original.


Dresden Christmas Ornament of a Tennis Etui with a wooden racket
EUR 360,00Category: Christmas and holiday ornaments
This rare ornament is made as a of a Tennis Etui with a wooden racket. Container made of embossed Dresden paper. Good condition all over. Also suitable for a doll house. Ca 1890 Size 9 cm/3,5""