Lot of 3: Assorted Charlie Chaplin Hat Tipper Toys Description Includes German, pre-war Japanese, and post-war English. 1930s to 1940s. Lithographed tin pull string toys. Collection of Carl Lobel.Condition (Excellent).
Tin Litho Charlie Chaplin German Wind-Up Toy. Description German. Circa 1920. Working. Marked “DRGM Made inGermany” on back of toy. When wound, toy walks forward with comically oversized shoes and spinning cane. This early walking mechanism is an attempt to make movement appear more natural and realistic. The tin litho face looks very much like Chaplin and the clothes are in keeping with his movie persona. Some minor wear to brim of hat. See auction lot 1338 for a made in Italy version of this toy. Collection of Carl Lobel.Condition (Excellent). Size 6 - 3/4" T.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN SQUEEZE TOY Lithographed tin hand held toy allows amusing actions when steel band is squeezed very colorful overall. 7 1/2'' h. (Exc. Cond.)
Charlie Chaplin dancer steam toy accessory: Wilhelm Krauss tin lithograph Charlie Chaplin dancer steam toy accessory, with centromotor, 6" h. , 6 1/2" w. Pictured in Morton A. Hirschberg Steam Toys - A Symphony in Motion, page 177. Provenance: Morton A. Hirschberg Steam Toy Collection. Condition Sporadic paint loss with loss to face.
Tin Bell Charlie Chaplin Wind-Up Walker Toy. Description Italian. Circa 1920. Made by Bell. Very rare. This is one of three known litho variations of the German toy, see auction lot #1337, that were made in Italy. This Italian toy is the one that most closely resembles the German original. Working. Marked “Made in Italy Bell” on bottom of both front pant legs. Walks forward on comically oversized shoes with spinning cane. The walkingmechanism is a very early attempt to make the movement appear more natural and realistic. Moderate overall wear. Collection of Carl Lobel.Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 6 - 3/4" T.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN SQUEEZE TOY Lithographed tin hand held toy allows amusing actions when steel band is squeezed very colorful overall. 7 1/2'' h. (VG Cond.)
CHARLIE CHAPLIN TOY Possibly German mfg. hand painted tin figure depicted in classic attire hat in hand cane in one hand clockwork activated waddling motions tin body wire legs lead shoes. 8'' h. Redressed with torn clothes hands over painted. (Exc. Cond)
Schuco Charlie Chaplin Wind-Up Toy. Description In original box. German. 1920s. Schuco made two versions of this toy, one has a flocked face with a fuzzy texture and the other is a lithographed tin face. This is the flocked face variation. Cloth dressed, celluloid collar, metal cane and shoes. When wound, Charlie waddles forward and spins cane. Toy and clothing have some wear where cloth meets the metal feet. Comes with a laser copy of instruction sheet. Includes original box with beautiful label on front marked “Made in Germany” on bottom right hand corner. Minor staining to label. Collection of Carl Lobel.Condition (Excellent). Size 6 - 1/2" T.
WINDUP WALKING CHARLIE CHAPLIN. Lithographed German tin toy with blue coat, black pants and black derby with cane in right hand. He stands on cast iron feet, and when wound the Little Tramp does his famous penguin walk shuffle. SIZE: 9” t. CONDITION: Left arm is a replacement, some wear on high spots with some minor scratches and some discoloration to face, overall good to very good. 1-5133 MC
SCHUCO COWBOY Tin body clockwork figure has flock covered face moustache dressed in yellow shirt brown felt cowboy style trousers brown felt kerchief holds stick in right hand black closed feet clockwork action causes toy to move in a ''Charlie Chaplin'' manner includes small hat. 6 3/4'' h. Minor scratches at face overall (Exc. Cond.)
Tin Distler Charlie Chaplin Cymbal Toy. Description German. Marked "Made in Germany JDN". Mechanism is stripped, toy does not work. Original cymbals. Beautiful lithography depicting Charlie holding cane and cat in tramp outfit. Moderate wear.Condition (Very Good). Size 6" T.
LOT OF 12 MISC. TOYS. 1) Gibbs hand painted swing toy. 2) Marx lever operated tin Cat on wheels. 3) Doll-sized wooden sleigh with metal runners. 4) Japanese tin wind-up Penguin. 5) C.I. small Bull Terrier figure. 6) Japanese tin wind-up Chick with Butterfly in O.B. 7) Marx tin wind-up "Dipsy" car. 8) Tin wind-up rolling Cat in O.B. 9) Boxed cigarette rolling devise. 10) Marx tin wind-up hopping Goose. 11) T.P.S. tin wind-up "Skippy" Clown toy in O.B. 12) Charlie Chaplin-like spinning tin toy. SIZE: Varies. CONDITION: Good to very good. 1-1968; 1-1985; 1-2049 WP
Tin Litho Charlie Chaplin Waddler Wind-Up Toy.
Description German. Working. Marked "Made in Germany" on back. When in operation, cane swings and head and feet move back and forth. Some scratching and wear to front of chest area and orange jacket is slightly faded.
Condition (Very Good). Size 7" T.
Charlie Chaplin Wind-Up Toy. Description French. Circa 1918. Composition head, original cloth dressed with small cast metal shoes or feet. Charlie holds cane and tin hat and waddles side-to-side when wound. Face is closer to the French idea of Charlie Chaplin (known as Charlot in France) and very colorfully dressed. Toy is similar in style to French Martin. Moderate fading and soiling to clothing. Collection of Carl Lobel.Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 8" T.
B & R Charlie Chaplin Walker Toy in Orig Box. Description Tin. Working. Lithographed tin wind-up with cast iron feet. A photo engraving of Chaplin in his Tramp silent era comedy outfit appears on the box cover above his signature. Below signature it is marked Exclusive Licensee B & R. Other Chaplin toys of this era that are marked Exclusive Licensee were produced for distribution by the Geo. Borgfeldt Co. B & R was a toy company in New Jersey that eventually was absorbed into or became Unique Art. Toy has a very realistic Chaplin face. Estimated date of production is 1914 to 1915 which makes this toy the first American made tin wind-up licensed character toy. Toy is in exceptionally fine condition and this is best known example of a very rare box. Box is crisp and complete with some brown staining on the cover. Provenance: Collection of Carl Lobel.Condition (Near Mint). Size 8 - 1/2" T.
TWO TIN LITHOGRAPH CHARLIE CHAPLIN PENNY TOYSTwo tin lithograph Charlie Chaplin penny toys, with spinning blades, 4 3/4" h., together with a tin celluloid wind-up girl leading her lamb, 4 1/2" h.; and a German tin lithograph baby carriage, 5" h.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Girl - dent in face. Others - minor wear.
WINDUP WALKING CHARLIE CHAPLIN. Lithographed German tin toy with blue coat, black pants and black derby with cane in right hand. He stands on cast iron feet, and when wound the Little Tramp does his famous penguin walk shuffle. SIZE: 9” t. CONDITION: Some wear on high spots with some minor scratches. Overall very good. 1-5458 MC
Tin Litho Charlie Chaplin Walking Wind-Up Toy.
Working. Lead feet with tin body. Replaced arms and cane. Some areas of repainting throughout.
Condition (Good - Very Good). Size 8 - 1/2" T.
Very Unusual French Charlie Chaplin Celluloid Danc Description 9''. Made to dance on top of phonograph. Celluloid, wood, and tin. No dents or cracks. Moderate overall wear. Box has some staining and edge wear.Condition (TOY EXCELLENT, BOX VERY GOOD)
Lot Of 2: American Made Character Bicycle Toys.
These tin litho toys are weighted on the bottom, ran off of a wire. Circa 1920. Includes a police man, and a figure who looks somewhat like Charlie Chaplin. Nice litho, one scratch on bottom of police mans jacket.
Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest : 15" T.
Tin Litho INGAP Charlie Chaplin Wind-Up Toy. Description Italian. Circa 1920. Rare. Working. Marked “INGAP” in back above shoe. When wound, toy waddles forward with side-to-side motion and holds cane up over shoulder, more like a sword or rifle than a cane.Moderate overall wear, especially above brim of hat in front. Collection of Carl Lobel.Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 7 - 1/2" T.
Tin Litho Uncle Sam Bicycle Toy. Description American. Beautiful lithography with spoked wheels and wire used to operate toy. Arms and legs are movable with minor wear. This is one of a series that also includes Charlie Chaplin.Condition (Excellent). Size 8" x 7".
Wilhelm Krauss Charlie Chaplin slate dancer: Wilhelm Krauss lithograph tin Charlie Chaplin slate dancer steam toy accessory, 6 1/2" h. , 3 1/2" w. Provenance: Morton A. Hirschberg Steam Toy Collection. Condition Some wear and spotting to figure. Overall Dimensions Unit: Height: 0. 00 Width: 0. 00 Depth: 0. 00 Weight: 0. 00
Tin Litho Charlie Chaplin Steam Accessory Toy. Description German. Circa 1920s. Marked “DRGM” on one side and “WK” on other for Wilhelm Krauss. This type of toy is often called a “Slate Dancer”, which is a Vaudeville term. Charlie dances in front of a lithographed stage and curtains. Can be operated as steam engine accessory or by cranking handle manually. Figure shows minor scratching and very little wear while base has some wear on corners. Collection of Carl Lobel.Condition (Excellent). Size 6 - 1/2" T.
3 VINTAGE TIN WIND-UP TOYS1st item: Felix the Cat tin wind-up toy depicting Felix riding a scooter. Side marked "Copyright 1922,1924 By Pat. Sullivan". 6 1/8" H x 7 3/4" L. German, 1st quarter 20th century. 2nd item: Louis Marx & Company Tin Litho Moon Mullins and Kayo Hand Car wind-up toy, depicting Moon Mullins and Kayo pumping up and down on hand car. 5 1/2" H x 6" W. Early 20th century. 3rd item: Early 20th century Charlie Chaplin wind-up toy, composition, wood and tin with fabric suit and cane. 7" H. Note: toys not tested for functionality. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
1st item: Minor scattered paint loss. Slight bending to tail. 2nd item: 3rd item: Rusting to metal components. Losses to painted head. Grime and losses to clothing.
Lot of 3: Tin Litho Wind-Up Toys.
Description English. Pre-war. Working. Includes one Charlie-Chaplin-looking knockoff hobo figure and two police officers. All with some scratching and wear.
Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 7 - 3/4" T.
Lot of 4: Character Tin Toys. Description Wind-up Japanese clown skater. Working with faded pants. Japanese Charlie Chaplin knock-off dancing Sam toy. Friction Flintstone Flivver car with Fred driving. Working. Chein monkey with top hat bank with original trap. All have minor scratching and wear.Condition (VERY GOOD). Size All: 7" L or 7" T.
Tin Charlie Chaplin Slate Dancer Toy. Description German. Marked "Made in Germany KW". Nice depiction of Charlie holding cane in tramp outfit. When cranked he dances up and down on base. Some bending to metal at neck with moderate overall wear.Condition (Very Good). Size 7" T.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN CYMBAL PLAYER Litho tin squeeze toy Charlie holds cat and bangs cymbals when squeezed Distler trademark made in Germany c. 1920. 7'' h. (Exc. Cond)
Charlie Chaplin Balancing Bicycle Tin Litho Toy.
Missing the weighted wire. Litho has mild handling wear while the lower legs show some paint loss.
Condition (Good - Very Good). Size 8'' x 7''.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN DANCER WITH STAGE Flat lithographed tin figure of Chaplin clockwork concealed inside stage background features circus performers and animals on stage area scarce toy maker unknown but marked ''Made in USA''. 7'' h. Pitting to litho from age. (VG Cond.)
An English novelty two dimensional tin toy depicting Charlie Chaplin, string operated arm raises bowler hat, 4 1/4" high, F-G
Tin Litho Charlie Chaplin Walking Wind-Up Toy.
German. Working. Tin body with lead feet. Includes original cane. Some scratching to nose and alligatoring to lithography on jacket.
Condition (Very Good). Size 8 - 1/2" T.
CHARLIE CHAPLIN WALKER B & R U.S.A. lithographed tin Charlie Chaplin toy has clockwork action allowing comical side to side action Charlie depicted in familiar outfit with top hat and cane in hand. 8 1/2'' h. (Exc. Cond.)
Tin Charlie Chaplin Walking Wind-Up Toy. Description German. Working. Lithographed tin with lead feet. Original cane. Some touchup to Charlie's face, hat and blue coat. Arms are repainted.Condition (Very Good). Size 8" L.