This Japanese tin toy fire truck moves when wound up by priming it on a hard surface. Its bright red finish shows off all the bells and whistles one could want on a fire engine. The driver is accompanied by 3 mounted figures with one waving a red flag as it moves. The extension ladder moves and rotates. The front hood has a mounted siren...

This is a really nice vintage, 13 Piece Little Hostess Childs Floral decoration with Copper Trim China Toy Tea Set, Made In Japan, in the original box. This set consists of four Cups, four 3 inch Saucers, Teapot with Lid, Creamer and Sugar with Lid. All 13 pieces are in very good condition with no chips or damage that I see. On the box is: No. 600/282 MADE IN JAPAN. The box measures 9 1/2 X 7 1/4 X 2 inches and is in 'As Is' condition...

This fire truck is the mack daddy of Japanese tin friction propelled fire engines - its large size making it a very desirable truck. Its size, color, detail, and nostalgia conspire to make the ideal toy for your displaying pleasure.

The bright red engine is manned by 4 fire fighters in uniform wearing helmets...

The iron this miniature stove is silky smooth, just the way you expect on quality antique cast iron toys. The nickel plated stove has a working door, a side grate, back device, and sits atop a 4 legged base.

Not much information is available on Star stoves, but they appear from time to time. This one retains its back piece - something of a rarity among these stoves. Also, some variants have a grated base plate, suggesting that this move was to save on materials costs...

This great card set has never been opened / used and has 2 sets of colorful cards. The plastic around the box is slightly torn; but the box still cannot be opened unless the plastic is completely taken off. The box has a velvet feel with gold trim and measures 5" x 3 3/4". The top reads CONGRESS Playing Cards, CEL-U-TONE FINISH and Only Congress Cards have CEL-U-TONE FINISH. This set is circa 1950s.

Although its longevity in the toy business was a few short years from 1882-92, the Shepard Hardware Company had an impact far beyond its size, receiving patents for 15 banks, many of which have become classics of the genre, including the one we present here, the Jolly Nigger for which the company received its first mechanical bank patent on March 14, 1882...