
Polly Want a Balance Toy? This early parrott balance toy, beautifully japaned and all-original, with motif wheels and vibrant colors would make a great addition to any early American tin toy collection. Attributed to George Brown manufacturing. Circa 1870.
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Early Circus Toy. Circus elephant with baby and trainer. All original, very rare piece. Manufacturer unknown, possibly James Fallows. Circa 1880's. Price on Request.

Early rocking bell toy. All original. Horse re-soldered to base (M. Olimpio). Condition of this toy is unbelievable! Prob Althof Bergman. Circa 1880's.

Early James Fallows Hoop Toy. Rarely if ever seen horse, along with condition make this a must-have! Circa 1880's. Price on Request.

Very early double-horse surrey with family. Attributed to Merriam. Condition coupled with rarity make this a true early American tin folk art classic, a must-have for the advanced collector. Circa 1860. Price on Request.

Horse and Rider. Outstanding condition. Attributed to Merriam manufacturing. Circa 1880's. Price on Request.

Very early Hull & Stafford Centennial piece. Probably made for the New Haven centennial Celebration. An outstanding piece of Americana. Circa 1870. Price on Request.

Mary and her Little Lamb...whose fleece was white as snow. If you don't pony up some dough for this toy, you'll be the one who's fleeced! All original. Probably Althof Bergman. Circa 1880's.
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Early Double-Horse Bell Toy. Provenance Hagerty sale. This striking toy is all original in outstanding condition with beautiful patina and lustre. Circa 1880's.
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Small Circus Bear. Outstanding condition. Attributed to Althof Bergman manufacturing. Circa 1870's.
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Early Painted Cart. Outstanding colors. Prob. George Brown manufacturing. Circa 1880's.
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Early George Brown double-Horse Clockwork with Rider. Great patina. Driver original but re-soldered. Circa 1880's.
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Single-Horse Cart with Driver. All original. Attributed to Althof Bergman. Circa 1870.
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Merriam Manufacturing Brougham. See page 165 of the Barenholtz book as this exact toy is shown. Toy never had a driver. Circa 1870's.
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Early George Brown Small Tin Horse. A nice clean piece of early American tin. Folk art, true to form. Circa 1870.
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Single Horse Rider. Perfect condition. Attributed to Merriam manufacturing. Circa 1870's.
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Early Clockwork Small George Brown Train. Beautiful early mechanical train. Circa 1870's.
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Early Althof Bergman Rocking Bell Toy. excellent condition, all original. Circa 1870's.
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VERY RARE Very Small Hoop Toy. 100% original, outstanding condition. Attributed to Merriam manufacturing. Circa 1870.
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Large Horse and Rider. outstanding condition. Promenance from the Mary Merritt Doll Museum. Attributed to James Fallows manufacturing. Circa 1890's.
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Dog with Trainer. An exquisite, one-of-a-kind platform toy in outstanding condition. This gentleman's task is training his unruly dog. Dog appears to be George Brown due to the curly tail, but maker is unknown. Circa 1870.
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Small Merriam Hoop Toy. All original condition. True piece of American folk art. Circa 1880's.
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Mary and Her Little Lamb. If you oened this toy you'd take it to school every day too. This is an early platform toy in unbelievable condition. Now you can see why the lamb never left Mary...she's MINT! Manufacturer unknown. Circa 1880's.
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Early George Brown 4-Piece Small Size Train. With engine, coal car, and 2 passenger cars. This is one train you can't afford to not get on if you're a serious collector. Between condition (all original) and brilliant colors, this is a fabulous early American tin toy. Circa 1870's.
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Large George Brown Horse. This horse was purchased due to it's pristine condition- you can't upgrade this one! A great mantle piece or a folky whimsical decoration. Circa 1880's.
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Double-Horse Drawn Buggy with Rider. Perfect patina in this whimsical little folky toy. Colors include red, blue, yellow, black, and white. Simple but sweet.
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Boy on Balance Toy Holding Stick. In pristine condition, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a very rare early American tin balance toy. Maker unknown. Circa 1870's.
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Horse-Drawn Cart. Wonderful paint, patina. Stenciled motif. Cute, simple little single-horse cart. Hull & Stafford. Circa 1870's.
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Early 4-Piece Tin Floor Train. Engine (Lion 2), coal car, and 2 passenger cars with intricately stamped windows. Put this together on a shelf with the George Brown train facing it and you'd never leave home again! Attributed to Merriam manufacturing. Circa 1870's.
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SOLD. Early George Brown Trolley with Japaned Horses. Stenciled "Madison & 4th Avenue Astor House". Circa 1870's.

Early Horse-Drawn Trolley. Possibly Merriam. With two medium-sized horses pulling away. All original. Stenciled "Broadway & 4th Avenue" on side of trolley. with wheels inverted through bottom floor of trolley, this is a true trolley. Circa 1870's.
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RARE Early Hoop Toy with Flat Metal Horse. Perfect condition. Blue hoop, white horse, excellent patina condition. Maker unknown. Circa 1870's.
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Early Elephant Bell Toy. All original, including the pipe-cleaner trunk. Patent stamped on top of tin base. A must-have for any bell toy collector. Maker unknown. Circa 1880's.
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SOLD. Very Early George Brown Train. Note small-scale horses. Wonderful condition and colors. Stenciled 8th Avenue & central Park. Circa 1870's.

SOLD. Early George Brown Clockwork Hoop Toy with Medium-Size Horses. Rarely seen outstanding clockwork hoop toy. "Patent AppliedFor" stamped on outside of hoop. Circa 1860's.
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