Antique Steel Toys
Enormous Pre-War Toy Steel Hoisting Crane
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This gigantic - nearly man high - steel hoisting crane will give a dull corner the right Industrial
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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Early 20th Century Steel and Wood Kids Toboggan, Europe
Located in Praha, CZ
In good original condition
wood part is reoiled
in nice patina
no brakes and damages
nice design
seat height is 18cm.
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Steelcraft Metal Pull Toy, the 'Little Giant Zeppelin'
By Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
cars and other pressed steel wheeled toys such as this toy zeppelin. This toy zeppelin is complete
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Antique French Velocipede Horse Tricycle by Jean Louis Gourdoux for Jugnet
By Jean Louis Gourdoux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wonderfully detailed, antique, French, velocipede or toy tricycle featuring the body of a carved
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Brass, Steel
English Platform Hobby Horse
Located in Wilson, NC
English platform hobby horse is carved wood and painted as a palomino pony. It has the original fabric and leather saddle applied with brass stud work. The mane is original and the h...
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1870s English Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Brass, Steel
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" Antique Pressed Steel Truck
By Steelcraft Murray and Merritt Alcoaster Aluminum
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Steelcraft "inter-city-bus" antique pressed steel truck, wonderful original condition, color
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Antique Cut Steel Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous cut steel brooch with three lyre shaped drops will sparkle day or night. Cut steel jewelry
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Base Metal
French Velocipede or Child's Horse Tricycle from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French velocipede or child's toy horse tricycle from the 19th century, featuring a body of
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19th Century French Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel, Iron, Brass
Circa 1900 Likely American Carousel Horse on Original Brass Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
- multiple pieces typical of antique figures. Apparently original paint. Steel stirrups. Red leather rein is
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Early 1900s American Other Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
19th Century Antique Children's Carriage
Located in London, GB
A Children’s Painted Calèche
Modelled on a full-sized barouche, this fully functional children’s carriage was either goat- or dog-drawn. The frame replicated in great detail, havi...
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19th Century English Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Metal, Steel
1930's Marx Marcrest Pressed Steel Pure Milk Dairy Toy Truck
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
We have A white Marx Marcrest Pure Milk Dairy Truck modeled truck produced by Marx Toys, a
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1920s Mid-Century Modern Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Antique George III Wine Cooler by Matthew Boulton with Robinson Crest 18th C
Located in London, GB
concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of
Category
1790s Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Silver Plate
H 11.03 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
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Large-Scale Keystone Ride-On Toy Fire Truck
By Keystone Manufacturing Company
Located in Fulton, CA
Impressive, large scale "Ride-Em" pressed steel toy fire engine ladder truck by Keystone
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Dump Toy Truck
Located in New York, NY
Pressed steel vintage toy truck with movable wheels and loading door. Original glass and windshield
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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys
1920s Pressed Steel Fire Truck by Buddy L
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Fulton, CA
toy dump truck out of steel scraps for his son Buddy. Soon after, he started selling Buddy L "toys for
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1920s American Other Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Child's Miniature Clothes Mangle
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
painted steel frame, timber rollers and rubber-rimmed wheels
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
French 19th Century Doll's Piano, Toy Upright, Mounted Brass, Restored
Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg
A rare French toy piano. It is restored keeping the original parts, is tunable and playable. The
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 17.72 in W 19.1 in D 8.67 in
Early 20th Century Keystone Pressed Steel Toy Steam Shovel
By Keystone Manufacturing Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and a survivor of almost 100 years old. A very decorative piece to lighten a room and inject some fun. Very chic. In excellent antique condition with lots of patina. Door fo...
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1920s American Industrial Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Dayton Sonny Parcel Post Toy Truck, America circa 1926
Located in Culver City, CA
Dayton Sonny parcel post toy truck, America circa 1926
Pressed steel toy truck in original
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
DAYTON FRICTION TOY TRUCK
Located in Essex, MA
Yellow and red painted pressed steel toy friction dump truck with removable driver by made by the
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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys
DAYTON ANTIQUE TOY DELIVERY VAN
Located in Essex, MA
Dayton Toy Company paint decorated pressed steel friction toy delivery truck with removable
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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys
Antique Dutch Metal Wood & Leather Hockey Ice Skates
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Dutch ice skates featuring a steel blade with pointed tip, wood body and leather straps
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” Tin Litho Toy c.1921, , Piano / banjo
By STRAUSS
Located in Buffalo, NY
Americana Toy
This is a tin, lithographed, windup Ham and Sam “The Minstrel Team” manufactured by
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Metal, Steel
Wheel Of Fortune
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Wheel of Fortune polychrome carnival game with spinner.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Victorian Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
, England where it evolved from the manufacture of steel toys. It became popular as an alternative to
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
the manufacture of steel toys. It became popular as an alternative to diamond jewelry. Surely in
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
evolved from the manufacture of steel toys. It became popular as an alternative to diamond jewelry. Surely
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Cut Steel Bracelet
Located in Baltimore, MD
started in Woodstock, England where it evolved from the craft of constructing steel toys. It became
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant round plaques of cut steel embellish this collar, wearable day or night. Cut steel jewelry
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Antique City Hall Park Union Depot Wind Up Tin Street Trolley Car & Box c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique City Hall Park 175, Union Depot Wind Up Painted Pressed Steel Summer Trolley Clockwork Toy
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Early 20th Century North American Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel, Tin
H 9.75 in W 5.25 in D 16.25 in
c.1920-1930 French Eureka Mfg. Boattail Fiat Pedal Car
Located in Chicago, IL
or 30's. This toy car is a pedal car with double chain drive, coil springs on rear axle and has an
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
1936 Ford Roadster Pedal Car
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very hard to find 1936 Steelcraft Ford V8 pedal car sedan coupe roadster. The car has a nice weathered patina with just the right look.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
18th Century George III Old Sheffield Plate Wine Coasters Matthew Boulton, Pair
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
same year.
The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons
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1780s English George III Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Sheffield Plate
H 1.97 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Antique Pair of Old Sheffield Telescopic Candlesticks, circa 1785
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
.
The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles
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Late 18th Century English Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Pair 26inch George III Three Light Candelabra Matthew Boulton 18th C
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of
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1790s English George III Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Sheffield Plate
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 6.7 in
Antique Pair George III 3-Light Candelabra Matthew Boulton, 18th Century
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of
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1780s English George III Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Sheffield Plate
H 17.72 in W 16.15 in D 5.52 in
Antique Pair George III Four Light Candelabra Matthew Boulton 18th C
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances, including
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1790s English George III Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Antique Pair 21inch George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C
Located in London, GB
concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of
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1790s Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Silver
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Regency Silver Plated Decanter Stand Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Silver Plate
American Painted Steel Toy Airplane Model, Steel Craft Murray, Circa 1920s
By Steelcraft Murray and Merritt Alcoaster Aluminum
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted steel toy airplane model with the original propeller, red painted tail section
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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
H 7.75 in W 22.5 in D 24.25 in
1920s Keystone Pullman Ride on Train / Trolly, Pressed Steel Toy
By Keystone Manufacturing Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
1920s Keystone Pullman ride on train / trolly, pressed steel toy. Great original condition, hinged
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Pressed Steel "Buddy L" Ford Model T Flivver, circa 1920
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pressed Steel toy model T by Buddy L from the twenties. In excellent antique condition
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1920s American Industrial Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Antique 1920s Pressed Steel Buddy L Dump Truck
By Buddy L. 1
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Piece of American History on 4 wheels. Buddy L trucks was the premiere pressed steel toy truck
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1920s American American Classical Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
1920s Antique Reeves Mfg Air E Go Round Tin Litho Windup Flying Airplane Toy
Located in Dayton, OH
, tin or steel toys are highly sought after by collectors. The company made a “Midget Roller Coaster,” a
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1920s Industrial Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Tin
Early 20th C Dayton Hill Climber Open Touring Car with 2 Figures
By Dayton
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous example of a dayton hill climber open touring car from the early part of the 20th century.
In excellent antique condition with age appropriate wear. Two cast iron figures i...
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1920s American Industrial Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel, Iron
Sparkling Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
manufacture of steel toys. It became popular as an alternative to diamond jewelry. Surely in evening social
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Cut Steel
Rare Lionel "Standard" Bild-a-Loco Four-Piece Train, Art Deco
By Lionel Trains
Located in Buffalo, NY
1930s.. Super Art Deco Design,,truely sculpture more then toy,Set contains engine car,railway mail
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Nickel, Steel
Tonka Red Steam Shovel No. 100, Clam Bucket, c.1950
By Tonka
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original die cast steel Tonka toy steam shovel No. 100. The handle the raises the clam
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Metal
English Perpetual Calendar of Brass by William Tonks & Sons
Located in Austin, TX
company founded in 1789. They started as woodscrew makers, moving onto steel toys and finally making cast
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Painted Blanket/Toy Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English Painted Blanket/Toy Chest has the original steel decorative straps and carrying handles
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1840s English Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Antique Pair of George III 3-Light Candelabras Matthew Boulton, 18th Century
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
moved to Soho in the same year.
The partnership concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little
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1780s English George III Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Sheffield Plate
H 19.69 in W 16.93 in D 5.52 in
Antique Regency Old Sheffield Tea Urn Samovar Matthew Boulton, 19th Century
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of
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1820s English Regency Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Sheffield Plate
H 15.36 in W 14.18 in D 14.97 in
Antique Pair 21inch George III Three Light Candelabra by Matthew Boulton 18th C
Located in London, GB
concentrated in the production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of
Category
1790s George III Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Silver
H 20.87 in W 16.93 in D 5.91 in
Antique Pair of George III Three-Light Candelabra Matthew Boulton, 1784
By Matthew Boulton
Located in London, GB
production of steel "toys" a little later on buttons and buckles made in a variety of substances
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1780s English George III Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Sheffield Plate
H 21.66 in W 16.54 in D 6.3 in
1920s Vintage Cor-Cor Toy Bus with Working Lights
By Cor-Cor Toys 1
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an amazing steel toy bus made by Cor Cor Toys in Washington, Indiana. With functioning
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1920s American Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Toy Steam Roller
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Wooden and steel painted toy steam roller. Paint is original with some refurbishing.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Antique American Childs Wagon with Steel Wheels
Located in Sarasota, FL
A working antique American wagon in great condition with steel wheels. Crafted with dovetail
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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Folk Art Childs Airplane Pedal Toy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand welded childs pedal toy with original paint and hand carved wood propeller. Original leather
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Early 20th Century American Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
A French Scooter
Located in Austin, TX
A handmade child's scooter comprised of steel, metal wheels
and traces of rubber tires.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Vintage American National Pedal Fire Truck
Located in Houston, TX
Fully restored 1930 American national fire truck has the finest of details,
from the front bumper to the back step.
Other features include front lights, spoked wheels with whitew...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
French Pedal Car
Located in Seattle, WA
One of a kind hand made pedal car. Everything is in tact and operational. The wheels are in very good shape and linkage with the steering wheel is working well. There's some rust a...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Steel
Rare Steam Engine Toy by Märklin also Called Electrical Manufacture, circa 1890
By Märklin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and blued steel. Undoubtedly the most beautiful toy built by this famous German firm. One of the few
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19th Century German Antique Steel Toys
H 21.66 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
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American Country Painted and Carved Wooden Rocking Horse
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (20th Century) carved and painted double sided rocking horse.
Category
20th Century American Country Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Paint, Wood
Delightful Early 19th Century Horse Tricycle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming early 19th century child's horse tricycle in wood and iron. A wonderful accent piece.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Iron
Antique Child's Pedal Toy Car
Located in Oakville, CT
American vintage, antique child's pedal tricycle metal toy car in great working condition.
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20th Century American Folk Art Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Scratch-Built Tricycle Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century scratch-built tricycle model.
A charming example of an English scratch built folk art child’s tricycle model. Constructed from a metal frame, wooden wheels, han...
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1920s British Folk Art Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Metal
19th Century Italian Painted Wood Rocking Horse
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Italian painted wood rocking horse.
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19th Century Italian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Child's Painted Wood Horse Tricycle
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Child's painted wood horse tricycle.
Category
19th Century Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache German Toy
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache German Toy
Every now and again an item comes along that is very special, this is one of those items. Of museum quality this mid-20th Century German pap...
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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Paper
Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
By Mario Lopez Torres
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"W x 15"D x 17"H. The piece is mad...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Metal
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
1900s French Wooden and Metal Horse Tricycle
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden and metal horse tricycle created in France circa 1900. Vibrant yet seasoned and matured, this sprung horse glides on metal wheels that roll it gracefully into modernity. Thr...
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Metal
19th Century Carved and Painted Wooden Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century carved and painted wooden horse
This is a superb piece of Folk Art, superbly carved in wood, the paint is original, it is quite bright if a bit shabby
The horse is i...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Wood
Swedish Antique Toy Rocking Horse, All Original, Origin: Sweden, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Swedish antique toy rocking horse, origin: Sweden, circa 1870 - 1900.
Beautiful, untouched, original condition including the paint, leather saddle, girth and stirrups. The tail and ...
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Iron
H 40.52 in W 14.49 in D 60.01 in
Antique Pharmacy Moble in Walnut with Drawers, Raised Day, Bookcase, Swiss, 1800
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique pharmacy in walnut with drawers, raised a day, Swiss origin, second half of the 19th century, composed of a corner unit and a small piece of furniture.
Pharmacy in perfect c...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Walnut
H 108.27 in W 149.61 in D 18.12 in
19th Century French Wood and Iron Child Horse Tricycle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 19th century French wood and iron child horse tricycle from the 1890s.
The saddle is made with fabric. The painting has peeled off with the age and use.
Nice quality.
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1890s French Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Iron
Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden juvenile carousel horse adorned with roses. A similar horse is in operation on the Bushnell Park carousel.
Carved in the style of Charles Carmel who immigrated to the U...
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20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Decorative Carved Wooden Horse in Original Paint
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
19th century carved wooden horse in original paint.
Category
19th Century French Antique Steel Toys
Materials
Wood
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Antique Steel Toys For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique steel toys for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, steel and wood, all antique steel toys available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique steel toys available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique steel toys to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Industrial and Victorian antique steel toys are of considerable interest. Keystone Manufacturing Company and Lionel Trains each produced beautiful antique steel toys that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Steel Toys?
Prices for antique steel toys start at $117 and top out at $16,668 with the average selling for $1,250.
Questions About Antique Steel Toys
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Generally, an antique toy is any toy made over 100 years ago. A toy made more than 20 years ago is vintage. Shop an assortment of toys on 1stDibs.