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1880 George Brown Co. G.A. Schwarz Toys Tin Wagon

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"G. A. Schwarz" Fancy Goods & Toys Wagon, Tin Toy: George Brown Company. Forestville, CT - 1880 - 22" Long. G. A. Schwarz was the brother of F. A. O. Schwarz. G. A. Schwarz located his business in Philadelphia while F. A. O Schwarz located his in New

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GEORGE BROWN YANKEE NOTIONS WAGON: RARE Early American Tin toy. All original and complete. Tin wagon with cast iron wheels pulled by 2 horses. Rear compartment opens for storage. Scarce 11" Version. Very Good-Excellent

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American Tin Horse Pulling Wagon: Made by George Brown circa 1880's. 7.75" Long. Overall Good Condition (Part of Horse Repainted).

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Dump Wagon: George Brown Company. Made of Tin. American - Circa 1885. 11" L. This toy has great highlights. Excellent Condition.

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VINTAGE TIN EASTER TOYS / ARTICLES, LOT OF FOUR: VINTAGE TIN EASTER TOYS / ARTICLES, LOT OF FOUR,comprising two Wyandotte Toys wagons, a George W. Horner & Co. lidded basket with decoration featuring rabbits and ducks, and a circular tin with Peter

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George Brown Cloud Chariot Tin Toy: Made by George Brown. Forestville, Ct - Circa 1880. 11 1/4" L. Made of Tin. Very Fine Condition. One side of horse trace reattached.

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Seven Toy Reference Books: Included are two Art of the Tin Toy, The George Brown Sketchbook, The Golden Age of Toys, Mint in Boxed Catalog, Great Toys - Marklin and American Antique Toys. Excellent to Pristine Condition (Severa

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Converse Toy Co. Tin Litho U.S. Mail Wagon: Circa early 1900's Converse Toy Co. lithographed tin and wood horse drawn U.S. Mail Wagon floor toy

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1890s Fallows/Merriam? Tin Horse and Pony Toy: 1890s Fallows/George Brown, Hull & Stafford American Tin Toy horse and pony. Tin painted pull toy from the 19th century. Measures 9 inches long.

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Horse and Rider Pull Toy: Horse and rider pull toy. Painted tin. Probably George Brown. American, circa 1880. Condition: Excellent original condition. Original paint. H 5" L 6-1/2" W 2-7/8". Copy and paste link for high-res im

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19th Century American Painted Tin Horse and Wagon: nice 19th Century Painted tin horse and wagon, George Brown?

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SMALL GEORGE BROWN HORSE CART TOY: 94. SMALL GEORGE BROWN HORSE CART TOY | Very charming scale, hand painted tin horse cart. | 5" l. | (Pristine Condition) | $400 - $600

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Irish Setter on Platform: George Brown Company Forestville, CT - 1880s - 8.5 L An excellent example of the toy. Tin

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American Tin Horse Platform Toy - Ca. 1880's: Beautiful American Tin Horse Platform Toy - Made by George Brown - Connecticut - Circa 1880

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1880s American Tin Toy Dog with Basket on Wheels: Large Dog holding basket on wheeled platform. George Brown Forestville, Connecticut, Nice original paint, 6 1/2 inches long.

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Gibbs Toy Co Yankee Dump Cart Paper on Wood Horse & Cart: Gibbs Toy Co. Yankee Dump Cart Lithographed Paper on Wood Horse & Cart - tin legs, cast iron wheels on wood and tin wagon. Yankee Dump Truck original decals, 19" L.

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1880 George Brown Co. G.A. Schwarz Toys Tin Wagon

Item Details

Description

Connecticut,Circa 1880
Rare and early painted tin horse drawn wagon manufactured by George Brown Company of Forestville, Connecticut for G.A. Schwarz, Philadelphia. Highly detailed wagon with opening side flaps reading "G.A. Schwarz Toys Fancy Goods 1006 Chestnut St. Phila, PA", opening tailgate, and removable driver (missing). Toy is in original condition except for two older silver solder repairs to back axle supports, retains an incredible amount of original paint for the age and per our research the only example to surface with brown painted horses to date. RISD Museum accession number D44.519.77. A rare opportunity for collectors today!
Tin,21 3/4" x 10 5/8" x 5 3/4".
Deaccessioned from The Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island, D44.519.77. Gift of Mrs. Henry Vaughan to the museum. All proceeds from the collection are being used to further expand and preserve the current collection.

Condition

Missing driver, two old silver solder repairs to back axle support, one rear tailgate hinge cracked, wear to original paint with oxidation in areas, otherwise a nice example of a very rare and early toy.

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1880 George Brown Co. G.A. Schwarz Toys Tin Wagon

Name: 1880 George Brown Co. G.A. Schwarz Toys Tin Wagon
Brand: George W. Brown & Co.
SKU: 156248523
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock