Toys 2023-06-09 Auction - 272 Price Results - Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. in Ontario - Page 2
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New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada
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Toys

Unlocked from old collections, this is a generous offering of early to middle 20th Century toys manufactured from the 1920s to the 1950s. The lineup includes early tin windups from Germany and France, tin windup character toys from America, and a line-up of rare Canadian tin, pressed steel and cast iron toys. There is also a small offering of Japanese friction and battery-operated toys. Makers in this sale include Lehmann, Hess, Bing, Doll, Fernand Martin, Carette, Meccano, Bandai, Yonezawa, Schuco, Lincoln, Marx, and others. This sale affords collectors the opportunity to own clean and rare examples of antique and vintage toys from old collections. It?s an opportunity not to be missed!
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T. Eaton Co. Golden Jubilee Coin Bank: Canadian. 1919. Lithographed tin. A rare coin bank which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the The T. Eaton Company. Marked, "The T. Eaton Co Limited Toronto and Winnipeg" on the top. Bent wall with
0025: T. Eaton Co. Golden Jubilee Coin BankEst. CA$600-CA$900
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Tonka Utility Truck: Mound Minn, USA. 1950. Pressed steel. Orange and green utility truck with metal wheels and rubber tires. Condition: 6/10. Missing tailgate. 5.5"H x 12"L x 5.5"W.
0026: Tonka Utility TruckEst. CA$225-CA$275
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Londontoy #56M Mechanical Fire Fighter Truck: Canadian. 1950s. Die cast metal. Red mechanical firefighter no. 56M toy with rubber tires made by Londontoy in original box. Clockwork working. One or two paint chips. 2"H x 6"L x 2.25"W.
0027: Londontoy #56M Mechanical Fire Fighter TruckEst. CA$225-CA$325
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Mitten Industries Stake Truck: Canadian. 1950. Pressed steel. Stake truck with red cab and yellow body made by Mitten Industries, Galt, Ontario. Paper label Mitten Industries on side. Decal on front of hood "Mitten Industries,
0028: Mitten Industries Stake TruckEst. CA$275-CA$375
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Lincoln Construction Crane: Canada 1950. Pressed steel. Painted in bright primary colours, possibly small section of bucket missing. Label on side reads "Another ELLWOOD TOY WIndsor Canada". Label on back reads "Lincoln
0029: Lincoln Construction CraneEst. CA$275-CA$325
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Eaton Flyer "Ride On" Train Engine: Canadian. Pressed steel, wood steering handle. Similar to Keystone US ride on engine. This Eaton Flyer has a wood steering handle, metal wheels, and a large canadian maple leaf on its side. Generally
0030: Eaton Flyer "Ride On" Train EngineEst. CA$300-CA$375
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Thistle Canada Triang UK Cargo Van: Canadian. Pressed steel. Lines Brothers. Original doors, rubber tires, and cast hubs. The back doors swing open. Decal on side, "Thistle Reg'd Trade Mark, Made in Canada". Steering wheel is missing
0031: Thistle Canada Triang UK Cargo VanEst. CA$375-CA$450
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Richard's Toys Operating Steam Shovel: Longueuil, Quebec. Pressed steel. Operating steam shovel. Metal wheels, crank operated bucket. Folding crank with spring release and tailgate for steam boiler. 14.5"H x 19.5"L x 8"W.
0032: Richard's Toys Operating Steam ShovelEst. CA$575-CA$675
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Kingsbury Windup Pickup Truck: American. 1930s. Pressed steel. Tailgate with chains. Marked, "Kingsbury" and "359" on front. Worn with original hardened white tires. Condition: 5/10. 5.5"H x 14.5"L x 5"W.
0033: Kingsbury Windup Pickup TruckEst. CA$225-CA$275
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Keystone "Ride-Em" Pullman 6800 Train Car: American. 1925. Pressed steel. "Pullman" "6800" "Keystone" "built by Keystone Manufacturing Co., Boston Mass. U.S.A.". Excellent for the age. 12"H x 25"L x 6.75"W. From the M. Osler collection.
0034: Keystone "Ride-Em" Pullman 6800 Train CarEst. CA$200-CA$300
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Buddy "L" BL-16 Train Set: American. 1929. Pressed Steel. Fred Lundahl. East Moline, ILL. All cars and locomotive are marked "Buddy L" on sides and have stickers on bottom/sides as well. Engine is marked "BL-16" . Excellent
0035: Buddy "L" BL-16 Train SetEst. CA$200-CA$300
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Kingsbury Little Jim Windup Tow Truck: American. 1930s. Pressed steel. From a line of 'Little Jim' toys marketed with JC Penny. Marked, "Kingsbury". Mint condition with original labels and good rubber tires. 5"H x 12"L x 4"W.
0037: Kingsbury Little Jim Windup Tow TruckEst. CA$650-CA$800
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Structo Tractor and Trailer: American. 1920-1929. Pressed steel. A very desirable tractor model with clockwork motor. Excellent condition with some age related wear. It has a heavy duty clockwork motor and original key.
0038: Structo Tractor and TrailerEst. CA$850-CA$1,100
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Arnold Passenger Liner: German. 1958-1960. Tinplate. A small passenger ship with original box. The masts have Pennant, and US Flag. West German made. Marked "ARNOLD" on hull. The original box has a flap detached. Includes
0039: Arnold Passenger LinerEst. CA$275-CA$300
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Arnold Ocean Liner: German. 1920. Pressed tinplate. Winder doesn't catch, flags replaced. Stencil "MADE IN GERMANY". 3 Funnel liner. Tested, not working. 5"H x 10.5"L x 2"W.
0040: Arnold Ocean LinerEst. CA$250-CA$300
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German Gunboat: German. 1910. Pressed tinplate. Reasonable model with replaced key. Completely restored. 6.75"H x 11"L x 2.25"W.
0041: German GunboatEst. CA$275-CA$400
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Kellerman No. 325 Row Boat: German. WW1. Pressed tinplate. Age related play wear, nice original. D.R.G.M. 325. Condition: 8/10. Working well. 2.5"H x 9.5"L x 2.5"W.
0042: Kellerman No. 325 Row BoatEst. CA$325-CA$475
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Bing Torpedo Boat: German. WW1. Pressed tinplate. Scarce toy. Marked "3012" on sides. Restored.
0043: Bing Torpedo BoatEst. CA$300-CA$350
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Bing Gunboat: German. Pre WW1. Pressed tinplate. BW BAVARIA GERMANY. 6"H x 7.5"L x 2.5"W.
0044: Bing GunboatEst. CA$300-CA$350
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Bing Japanese Cruiser Boat: German. WW1. Pressed tinplate. Rare boat has had major work done. Marked FUJI D.R. Patent. Major repairs with a new motor/prop and hull stand. 4.75"H x 19.5"L x 3.5"W.
0045: Bing Japanese Cruiser BoatEst. CA$275-CA$400
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Bing Tiger Battleship: German. 1910. Pressed tinplate. A good surviving example with some work done. Marked TIGER, worn GBN. Condition: 7/10. Works, non original clock key. 10"H x 16"L x 3.5"W.
0046: Bing Tiger BattleshipEst. CA$550-CA$725
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Bing Flying Airplane and Tower: German. 1920. Tinplate. A bit tricky to set up, but fully operational. Very rare with all the pieces. The plane is balanced on a folding counter-weighted mechanism. Marked "BING D.R.G.M.". Complete
0047: Bing Flying Airplane and TowerEst. CA$650-CA$900
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Ives Gunboat: American. 1917-1928. Pressed tinplate. Scarce toy. Removable deck is missing a small tab. Pre WW1. 5.5"H x 10.5"L x 2.25"W.
0048: Ives GunboatEst. CA$550-CA$625