This article ran last year. I decided to run it again due to a surge…
Tag: antiques
Toy Models of Uncle Sam's Navy (circa late 19th century) Its 4th of July week…
Doctor Kit, Pressman Toy Company, early 1950's My grandson recently turned three and while attending…
Above is a beautiful toy magic set from the 19th century. The pieces, wool, wood,…
Checkers are today, at least in the United States, primarily a commodity. Inexpensive cardboard playing…
Victorian Era I think most of us had a Jack in the Box when we…
The Wolverine Supply and Manufacturing Company (later to change its name to the Wolverine Toy…
Jeu Du Massacre, circa 1890 The above game appears to be based upon the excitement of…
Mickey Finn Tug of War Game, Calle Brothers, 1906 What a weird looking game. Apparently,…
Mignonette Doll, 1910 In the late 19th and early 20th century, Germany produced the lion's share…
It's Labor Day weekend so it seems appropriate to take a look back at some…
Marklin torpedo boat with original box (1915) I am currently at the beach and enjoying…
Kim Vandenbroucke made a comment on an earlier posting, "The Art of the Pachisi Board,"…
Wooden Race Car – 1930's I had the pleasure of visiting the Bard Graduate Center…