Vintage German Erzgebirge Figural Spinning Tops

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number1005290
AuctionThe Bagale Collection, Session III - Wartime Militaria
DateAugust 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM MDT
Auction house345 Auction
LocationPueblo West, Colorado

Original six-piece set of German Erzgebirge hand-turned wooden figural spinning tops, traditionally crafted in Seiffen in the Ore Mountains region. Each miniature figure is individually painted and mounted on a straight central spindle designed for functional spinning. The group includes a Harlequin, a Tyrolean-style villager in suspenders, a gentleman in a top hat, and three finely dressed townswomen. The figures retain appealing age and play patina, including scattered paint wear, small chips, light scuffing, and minor edge wear consistent with use and storage. Each central spinner rod remains present and appears straight. Sizes range from approximately 1.2 to 2 inches tall (3 to 5 cm). A charming group of traditional German folk toys with strong decorative character and collector appeal. SC

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