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Add to wishlistLehmann “Going to the Fair” lady in riding chair. EPL# 290 1889, Germany.
EUR 2.475,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
These very early string-wind drive toys were made from 1889 to 1896 in Germany by Lehmann. Combining lithography and painted detail, the toy features a red-gowned woman seated in a promenade chair with lithographed design at the side, being pushed by a porter with painted blue jacket and lithographed striped pants. The woman has a large hat, shawl, and dainty feet that rest on the decorated car base. Flywheel drive causes the wheels to turn and the man to push the cart along. Excellent condition woman, mechanism intact. Marked Lehmann. Comments: Lehmann''s EPL model 290, made only from 1889 to 1896, inspired by the International Exposition in Paris. Lehmann got the patent from Ferdinand Martin. ( there were also made a version with the lady dressed in blue with a red fan and a square loga at the back of the chair. Literatur: Heike Köhler/Katharina Kreschel: Vom störrischen 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.
Add to wishlistMechanical hand painted tin toy: A Fernand Martin (France) clockwork automaton, "Bécassine Casseuse d'assiettes". France.
EUR 1.900,00Category: 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.
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 wishlistThe Mickey Mouse toy band. Louis Marx, c. 1929.
EUR 1.535,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
A great lithographed tin-toy with lot of action, when wind up. MERRY MAKERS BAND clockwork driven mouse band with four mice at a piano.Three musicians with Band leader seated on the piano and one dancer. Great wind-up action. 24 cm w./9 1/2". Excellent condition. Do remark the Mice lithographed on the piano! Louis Marx, c. 1929,
Add to wishlistZulu 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
Add to wishlistFrench Wind-Up Organ Grinder Toy.France. 1909
EUR 1.600,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
French Wind-Up Organ Grinder Toy from 1909. Antique toy, lithographed tin organ box with hand-painted composition head, wire and metal body with fabric clothing, and two felt black hats (these possibly later). 9” / 23 cm tall. Diamond-shaped logo to side panel stamped “Paris/S.I.J.I.M.”. With key. Head swiveling action and music box both functional. See F.Marchand,L''Historie des Jouets Martin,Paris 1987.
Add to wishlistNINA Cat and Mouse made by Lehmann, Germany. EPL # 790
EUR 1.250,00Category: Antique Tinplate Mechanical Toy Figures
Fine Lehmann mechanical tin toy: large cat appears to chase a small mouse. Black and white handpainted. Clockwork. Working perfect and in excellent condition. Size 11"- 28 cm. Literature:see Heike Köhler og Katharina Kreschel,Von Störischer Esel zum Kletteraffen Tom.Brandenburger Museumshefte 6,Brandenburg an der Havel 2007. Jürgen & Marianne Clieslik,Ein Jahrhundert Blechspielzeug,München 1981. Helmut Schwarz og Marion Faber,Moving Times,Ernst Paul Lehmann Patentwerk,,History on a Toy Factory,Toy Museum Nürnberg 2003.
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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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