Victorian Toys and Dolls

19th Century Roullet Decamp Growling Dog An authentic and well aged 19th century example of what has come to be a rare collectors item. In the form ...

This rare playful presentation features wonderful detailed faces, charming actions and whimsical music. Arranged on a faux bois paper covered wooden platform, a young organ grinder a...

A beautifully preserved antique French Victorian doll bed crafted in finely turned wood and raised on original small casters. The bed features elegant spindle side rails, carved finials, and a gracefully arched headboard, all demonstrating the refined craftsmanship typical of late 19th to early 20th century European miniature furniture. The delicately proportioned frame showcases classic Victorian design elements rendered in miniature, including turned posts, spindle gallery rails, and warm polished wood with a lovely aged patina. Raised on functional casters, the bed captures the charm and authenticity of antique toy furniture produced for well-appointed nurseries and doll displays of the period. Particularly exceptional is the richly detailed bedding ensemble, which transforms the piece into a highly decorative object. The bed is dressed with layered miniature textiles including a patterned coverlet adorned with elaborate tassel fringe, a striped ticking-style mattress, and coordinating pillows. The intricate trimming, soft textures, and carefully scaled upholstery evoke the tradition of fine hand-finished doll accessories and miniature decorative arts. The colorful tassel fringe and layered fabrics provide a beautiful contrast to the warm wood frame, giving the bed both visual richness and a sense of playful elegance. Pieces of this quality were often made for treasured dolls or nursery displays and remain highly collectible today. With its elegant proportions and charming details, the piece functions equally well as antique doll furniture...

Made by the renowned American toy manufacturer in approximately 1920, this wooden toy baby grand piano has been autographed in two places by the legendary Liberace. The piano shows o...

19th-century antique table-top kaleidoscope mounted on a turned wooden stand. It represents a classic scientific parlor toy from the Victorian era. The horizontal viewing barrel is ...

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...

Victorian salesman sample / child / doll sized dining or parlor chair. Made of mahogany featuring a balloon back design with acanthus and foliate accents and purple velvet seat. Di...

Late 19th century English Jig Doll A wonderful example of a late 19th century English jig doll called porkpie. A fully articulated hand carved feature. With amazing leather handcrafted boots and wearing a porkpie hat. A lovely example with wear and patination in all the right areas. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate toys for adults or children. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance...

Vintage silver dollhouse miniatures set. Features a table, two chairs and a settee loveseat. Marked on base. Dimensions: Bench - 1.875" x 0.75" x 1.375" (W x D x H)

Mid-19th Century Handcrafted Sicilian Marionette Knight A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet. Still wearing a...

Fabulous rare 19th century automaton. Most likely made in France at the end of the 19th century. She is a real beauty and in remarkable condition for her age. She is made of porcelain and cloth. When you wind her she bends her head and raises bouquet to smell the flowers. With the stand she is 15 1/2 inches high. Just herself measures 11 1/2 inches high. Approximately 5 1/2 inches in width and depth. There is a monogram on the back of her neck that appears to be the letter C...

One of a kind, fine quality antique toy, "Dancing Couples" is of French manufacture, it is marked in raised lettering "A.L. Paris" at the top of the base. It is also very similar to several French toys noted in "Antique Toys" by Jeffrey Levitt, and the young lady's face is almost identical to the bisque face on a French toy referenced on page 209 plate #372. This outstanding toy consists of two figures, a young man resembling Napoleon Bonaparte, and a young lady, dressed in period clothes with bisque (porcelain) faces and heads and wooden legs. The base is some type of metal composite consisting of a cast lead alloy. The polychromed hand painted blue and red metal dance floor is also a lead alloy. The wire stands supporting the figures is of ferrous metal. The bisque faces are very lifelike with flesh tones and blue eyes, rosy cheeks to the lady with bisque auburn hair. He is dressed in original period Napoleon type military clothes...

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...

Collection of 3 Italian 19th century Marionettes A fantastic set of 3 19th century hand crafted marionette puppets. All with original cotton, silk and valour clothing intact, han...

This antique mechanical toy is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe, possibly England or Austria in approximately 1880 and done in...

Beautiful set of 3 antique porcelain dolls, so called ''Frozen Charlottes'': they originate in Germany, where they would be put into the pudding (or a...

On offer is a highly collectible German bisque head child doll manufactured by J.D. Kestner. This doll features a finely painted bisque porcelain socket hea...

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for auction this very rare circa 1898 to 1914 British Patriotic Propaganda Doll of Lord Horatio Kitchener. If the face looks familiar he was the chap on the Your Country Needs YOU posters as pictured, these dolls are exceptionally collectable, they never come up for sale. Description Large scale doll featuring bisque head, hands and feet; with a painted character head in the likeness of Lord Kitchener. Doll is supplied with an officer's cap made from khaki cotton drill, leather, gold braid and red felt on a thick card base. The tunic and knee-length breeches are also made from cotton drill and feature four patch pockets, with nickel-plated paper fasteners for buttons, real leather Sam Browne belt and holster, red felt collar tabs...

An antique Victorian Salesman Sample bed frame. Made from iron with brass toppers. Antique salesman samples (a.k.a. salesman's samples, or salesmen sam...

Child's rectangular lap top learning desk made by the Shepherd Company, New York, circa 1875. Hinge top lifts up to reveal a double sided chalk board, the interior houses an inkwell ...

An early to mid 20th century large tinplate toy car. Unknown European/US/Uk maker in the style of Bing, Meier, Structo etc. This model - a 6 seat convertible roadster has a so-called...

This late 19th century miniature 3-drawer dresser with original mirror mounted above, was likely used as a salesman's sample by an itinerant sales person who traveled the countryside promoting his articles, usually by seeking out merchants to take orders based on this scaled down miniature bureau, or by leaving it on display in a merchant's establishment to take orders from that merchant's customers. This American bureau...

19th century articulated wooden figure We are proud to offer a rare survivor from the 19th century, in the form of a hand carved pine figure of a soldier. With a polychrome painted...

Very attractive and well-made decorative and colorful Staffordshire porcelain money box or savings bank; made in England, indicative of the style potters from that region employed, circa 1880. Nicely detailed with green floral facie, orange double pane windows and front door, and a white painted cottage with brown steps and green fauna at entry. There were no "coin traps" or provisions for coin removal so banks such as these are rare since smashing or breaking the bank was the only method by which the money could be retrieved. The bank is in very good all original condition with only a minor "hairline" repair to one of the chimney stacks (see image). It is very sound and done a long time ago and is hardly noticeable. Being a cross collectible, this would be a very unique addition for a Staffordshire collector indeed (the subject being a money box), or a welcome compliment to any still bank...

A wonderful antique miniature croquet set consisting of multiple mallets, wickets and balls, all housed in the original wooden box. A charming and unusual piece of English whimsical ...

The perfect baby gift! A sterling silver teddy bear baby rattle. A well designed and lovely piece, whether used or for decor. A small ring allows one to add a ribbon - he, she, th...

Original antique card press crafted from bronze, featuring an elegant Victorian-inspired design. The piece has a central screw mechanism that applies pressure to a deck of cards, kee...

Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy manufactured by Doll & Co. We have for you unique decoration this unusual tin Windmill Hammermill Steam Engine Tin Toy, that was manufactured in Nuremburg, Germany by Doll & Co., back in the early 1900. This piece is in all original condition with no breaks, restorations, repairs, or touch-ups. This piece shows the usual patina, some fading, chips, some surface rust, scratches and wear that is to be expected from age and play. This is a very interesting and unique decorative piece and should be a great conversation item. Weight: About 2 pounds (0.91 Kg). Measurements: 260 mm by 165 mm by 114 mm (10.25 x 6.5 x 4.5 Inches). Hallmarks: Signed DC for DOLL & CO. Doll & Co. The company was founded in 1898 in Nuremburg, Germany by tinsmith Peter Doll & John Sondheim with Max Bein (Sondheim’s nephew) joining as a third partner just before WWI. Doll & Co. specialized in steam toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines...

**Musical Doll Germany on Rod with Porcelain Head – M3749** This doll bears the inscription **“Germany N°190209”** on the back of the neck. The **musical mechanism is located inside...

We are delighted to offer this lovely original Victorian Pond Yacht with period oak Stand ready for rebuilding A very good looking and well made piece, this has been used as decor...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games, the case is stamped to the front...

We are delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian games compendium with a complete suite of games. This is a very well made and ...