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Add to wishlist"Le Sonneur endiablé" early Fernand Martin toy 1895.
EUR 1.370,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
"Le Sonneur endiablé" early Fernand Martin toy 1895. Bell ringer, tall pale with small roof holds brass bell on pivot, toy is rubber band operated, tower and base are made of non ferrous metal and rest of toy is tin, when operated bell rings as bell ringer moves forward and back bending at waist The jacket of the man comes in red and blue. long 20 cm. H. 18 cm. Literatur: Fernand Martin, Toymaker in Paris 1878 - 1912 English edition ISBN 9789082200508. Literatur: Frederic Marchand: L''historie des jouets Martin, Paris 1987.
Add to wishlistCharlie Chaplin movie star made by Schuco,,Germany.
EUR 685,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Charlie Chaplin movie star tin toy made by Günthermann, Germany ca 1920. Lithographed Windup toy in excellent original condition. High: 17 cm
Add to wishlistHandpainted tin plate carousel- merry-go-round by Bing,Germany.
EUR 575,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A clockwork handpainted merry-go-round / carousel with music.The merry-go-round is made by Bing in 1920s. Very good condition ( smoe minor paint loss) with 4 boysin gondolas. A great piece.H. 10"/26 cm (incl.the flag) Diameter 6"/ 12 cm..
Add to wishlistMechanical hand painted tin toy: A Fernand Martin (France) clockwork automaton from 1899. "La Blanchisseuse"
EUR 1.600,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A Fernand Martin (France) clockwork automaton, "La Blanchisseuse"19th. century. 20 cm.clockwork.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 drunkard, with painted face, grey top hat with the Martin mark, a bottle and cup, with permanent key, black metal feet, check trousers and plain tunic (some wear and tear). Made to walk with a stagger and periodically take a drink, has survived remarkable well. See F.Marchand,L''''''''Historie des Jouets Martin,Paris 1987.
Add to wishlistMechanical hand painted tin toy: A Fernand Martin (France) clockwork automaton, "Le CLochard" from 1899.France
EUR 885,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A Fernand Martin (France) clockwork automaton, "Le CLochard" (the drunkard) from 1899. 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 drunkard, with painted face, grey top hat with the Martin mark, a bottle and cup, with permanent key, black metal feet, check trousers and plain tunic (some wear and tear). Made to walk with a stagger and periodically take a drink, has survived remarkable well. See F.Marchand,L''''Historie des Jouets Martin,Paris 1987.
Add to wishlistThe Toy Seller with Mickey Mouse made by Einfalt,Germany.
EUR 695,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
The toy seller made by Einfalt,Nürnberg start 1930s. Working by wind up mechanism. His arm wave up and down. Selling a Mickey Mouse among others things.Excellent condition. Working fine.H= 7 inch - 17 cm.
Add to wishlistMechanical hand painted tin toy: A Fernand Martin (France) clockwork automaton, "Bécassine Casseuse d'assiettes". France.
EUR 1.875,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A Fernand Martin (France) clockwork automaton: "Madelon Casseuse D'Assiettes". Clockwork toy of part litho, part hand painted. A very amusing and inventive toy design, features woman holding stack of plates while attempting to walk and not drop them all without apparent success. 6 1/2" h./ 16,5 cm. The toy is called Casseuse d´assiettes, After the toy is wound up and released, the body of the woman is designed to move back and forth while the feet move. Near the end, the figure falls backwards and the plate stack is released and the plates fly off. On the back of the head is a circle with the letters "F M" inside and the word "Paris" underneath the letters. 16,5 cm./ 6 1/2" 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. See F.Marchand,L''''Historie des Jouets Martin,Paris 1987.
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Add to wishlistMechanical swimming swan. Handpainted. Germany.
EUR 880,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Mechanical swimming swan. Handpainted tin toy from the 20-ties.Germany. Functions very well. All original. Signs of wear due to age. 16 cm.
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