I recently acquired this book in addition to several toys I purchased at auction. Although obviously not a "toy" I'm familiar with Edward Gorey's ghoulishly hilarious illustrations including the lead-
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A series of auctions were held in 1977 to disperse toys from the collection of Louis Marx & Co. following the companys sell-off and eventual demise. The auctions were conducted by Sotheby's Parke-
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This Double See-Saw Cars manufactured by Johan Höfler, Germany is the only example of the toy, or box, that I've seen. Prior to my taking these photos, it had never been played with, or removed from
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Odd, unusual and really "neat" describes many of the toys produced by Lindstrom. During the 1920's and 30's this small New York/Connecticut company came out with some of the most distinctive U.S. made
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Classic lithographed tinplate "Civilian Touring Motorcycle" produced in Germany by Tipp & Co. Powered by original clockwork motor. Runs great!Colorful and extremely well detailed toy features inte
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Cast metal aviator soldier wearing goggles and carrying black bomb site. Size: 3”.
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Early key wind mechanical tin litho "Speed-Boat 28" produced by Ferdinand Strauss. Difficult to find in high grade (as are most Strauss transportation toys) it comes complete with its rare original bo
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Absolutely pristine cast iron "Two Horse Covered Wagon" in rare mint condition! Unsold store stock never played with, complete with original box, wagon cover, envelope (for wagon cover), and box divid
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Simple, yet elegant tin litho and steel "Bizzy Andy" Trip Hammer manufactured by Wolverine Mfg. Company. Complete with all six original, colored clay marbles plus original box. It's one of many versio
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As far as cast iron mechanical banks; you won’t find any better than this Trenton Trust 75th Anniversary Bank. It is in perfect mint original condition. The auction house I acquired this from also g
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Fantastic two piece clockwork toy manufactured by GAMA, Western Germany. No.505 Dare Devil includes barrel-like "track" and wind-up racer. Comes complete with it original full color box and correct GA
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Classic tin litho clockwork Lone Ranger figure seated on his rearing horse, Silver. Unused in excellent+ condition complete with excellent+ to near mint original box. For those unfamiliar with th
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