Sold2018Praxinoscope Kinamatofor steam toy accessoryErnst Plank painted tin Praxinoscope Kinamatofor steam toy accessory, a scarce pre-cinema optical toy mounted on a wood base with Plank makers plaque, 10'' h., 13'' w., 4 1/2'' d. Provenance: Morton ASee Sold Price
Sold2021Optisches Spielzeug: Telescopic View of the greatOptical Toy: Telescopic View of the great Exhibition 1851, traces of usage, please inspectSee Sold Price
Sold20231940s Superman/Lone Ranger Film Strips & Viewer in BoxEarly Superman Boxed filmstrips- each a different series- and the viewer along with Lone Ranger, Annie and Soldiers films in the box. Scarce period pre view- master toys. 10 boxed plus viewer.See Sold Price
Sold2021French Optical View, NewfoundlandHand colored optical view etching, "Vue Perspective de la Descente des Francois a l'Isle de Terre Neuve du Cote de Saint Jean a l'Occident". Sight 11"h x 15.25"w, frame 17"h x 21"wSee Sold Price
Sold2022Cabinet Card Photographs-Portraits and Outdoor ScenicsCabinet card photographs (23) including European outdoor scenic views, children with toys and bicycles, and portraits. Circa 1870's thru 1900.See Sold Price
Sold2023French 18th Century Perspective View Engraving.Vue du Canal de Chantilly, hand colored engraving, 12 x 19 inches, sight. Framed. ‘vues d’optique’ were a special kind of print designed to be viewed with an optical device that woSee Sold Price
Sold2018J. Chereau Optical Print "Vue d'un Temple Chinois"Jacques Chereau (France, 1742 - 1794) "Vue d'un Temple Chinois...", 1780, framed and matted perspective view (vue d'optique) hand colored engraving, meant to be viewed through a Zograscope to enhanceSee Sold Price
Sold2021ALABASTER PEEP EGG KALEIDOSCOPEA very rare early optical toy, probably French. It was made for interchangeable views. It measures 6¼ by 5 inches.NO RESERVESee Sold Price
Sold2016Gingerbread HouseGingerbread House (3 7/8" H). European, circa 1920. Quite a scarce bank. Made of cast iron and in very fine condition.See Sold Price
Sold2024A scarce T.T. Toys (Italy) children's elA scarce T.T. Toys (Italy) children's electrically operated Porsche 959 Turbo, circa 1989-1990, black plastic livery with red rear view mirrors and interior, handbrake, classic Porsche 'Fuchs' wheels,See Sold Price
Sold2021c1780 Four Large Handcolored European City ViewsFour handcolored views of European cities including beautiful Milan cathedral (disturbed along center) ,perspective of Amsterdam (with large tear), and Le Mont Serra (some disturbance lower center), aSee Sold Price
Sold2023French Optical Toy Telegraph according to Claude Chappe, c. 1845French Optical Toy Telegraph according to Claude Chappe, c. 1845 Les Petits Télégraphes, Paris, a game of telecommunication, containing 2 miniature optical telegraphs on drilled wood bases aSee Sold Price
Sold2022Scarce view of massive Baldwin Hotel in S.F.Heading: -1885 Author: Remer, J.A., Architect Title: "The Baldwin" Hotel and Theater, S.F. Place Published: San Francisco Publisher:San Francisco Newsletter Date Published: [c.1885] DesSee Sold Price
Sold2022DENT COMBINATION FIRE WAGON812. DENT COMBINATION FIRE WAGON | 20" l. | Some wear to ladders, four partial hairline cracks to one rear wheel, (Pristine Condition) for this scarce toy. | $3,000 - $5,000See Sold Price
Sold2021Bowles View of Philadelphia, Heap and ScullRare 1778 Engraved map of Colonial Philadelphia after George Heap (1714-1752) and Nicholas Scull (1687-1761), published by Carington Bowles, London, 1778: AN EAST PERSPECTIVE VIEW OF THE CITY OF PHILASee Sold Price
Sold2024Windup Zeppelin - Tin ToyMade by Gebruder Marklin. Second Series. German - Circa 1925 - 13" Long. This scarce toy works very well.See Sold Price
Sold2016LEHMANN BAKER & CHIMNEY SWEEPBoxed example, a scarce toy done in lithographed tin, hand painted whimsical depiction of chimney sweep riding rear platform of cart with broom in hand striking seated baker, clockwork driven. 5" x 2"See Sold Price
Sold2024FERDNAND MARTIN DIABLO STICKS PLAYER w/ BOXFerdnand Martin tin windup "Le Petit Diabolo" Diablo Sticks Player. Very scarce toy in wonderful condition. Windup works and girl plays Diablo sticks. Has very tiny touchup on forehead. Comes with rarSee Sold Price
Sold2024MT WINDUP SPACE AGE ROCKETS & GLOBE TOY w/ BOXJapan tin windup Space Age Rockets and Globe Toy. All original Globe with 2 Rockets and Satellite that circle it. Windup works. Scarce toy. Comes with Box. 4" ExcellentSee Sold Price
Sold2021IVES CLOCKWORK CIRCUS RIDER TOY1278. IVES CLOCKWORK CIRCUS RIDER TOY | Early American hand painted tin with clockwork hidden in wooden base, scarce toy came with several different figures standing above the horse. Provenance: The SSee Sold Price
Sold2018Panoptique Polyorama, c.1830Small version of the Polyorama Panoptique, an optical toy which was popular from the 1820s through to the 1860s. It was invented by Pierre Seguin and is based on Daguerre's Diorama, of which it is a sSee Sold Price
Sold2020Overland Circus Automotive Cage Wagon w/ OriginalKenton Hardware Kenton, OH - 1925 - 7.25" L This scarce toy is in far superior, practically unused, bright condition. It comes with its original cardboard box that is in fine condition. A chance to adSee Sold Price
Sold2015DISTLER STREET TOY WITH TROLLEYSGermany, boxed example, scarce toy, depicts two trolley garages during the 1920's, lithographed tin, building at both ends, clockwork driven. 29 1/2" l.See Sold Price
Sold2016LEHMANN BAKER & CHIMNEY SWEEPA scarce toy done in lithographed tin, hand painted whimsical depiction of chimney sweep riding rear platform of cart w/broom in hand striking seated baker, clockwork driven. 5 1/2" l.See Sold Price
3 days LeftFichter KunsthandelF. PIRANESI (*1758) after PIRANESI (*1720), Portal to the Temple of Isis, Pompeii, 1805, Etching€500
3 days LeftFichter KunsthandelN. BITTNER (*1786) after DE PIAN (*1784), Pyrus and Astiager, theatre backdrop, around 1818, Etching€50
3 days LeftFichter KunsthandelUnknown (18th), Dresden School, natural landscape with cave and view, Watercolor€150
3 days LeftFichter KunsthandelUnknown (19th), Village view. Clusters of buildings. Masonry, 1850, Pencil€150
3 days LeftFichter KunsthandelV. FLORIANELLO (19th), View of the Arena of Verona. Amphitheatre, around 1880, albumen paper print€300
3 days LeftFichter KunsthandelN. BITTNER (*1786) after DE PIAN (*1784), Salem, theatre backdrop, around 1818, Etching€50
3 days LeftFichter KunsthandelUnknown (19th), Coast near Cap Sicie, France, around 1850, Pencil€150
7 days LeftJasper52Oil Painting Alca Passenger Cargo Ship Yeoman Line & Steam Ferry Boat Claughton$2,000
May 18Rich Penn AuctionsCoca -Cola Toy Van, litho on tin VW friction toy for the European market, Near-Mint cond, 9"L.$70(3 bids)
6 days LeftUniversity ArchivesScarce Early Printing: "An Account of the European Settlement in America in 6 Parts..."$100