Vintage Metal & Plastic Novelty Toys, c. 1940s

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	129
Category	Toys & Collectibles
Auction	Donald Melville Estate 3: Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles
Date	August 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Dust Factory Auctions LLC
Location	Baraboo, Wisconsin

A collection of eighteen vintage novelty toys, likely American manufacture, circa 1930s-1950s. The group comprises painted and unpainted cast metal figures, along with several plastic items. Subjects include various farm animals, dogs, a squirrel, a soldier, a cannon marked 'U.S.A.', two shovels, a pea pod, and a bird on a ring, consistent in style with Cracker Jack or gumball machine prizes of the period.<br><br>Cracker Jack Prize Gumball Vending Machine Toy Lead Pot Metal TootsieToy Barclay Scottie Dog<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

Vintage Metal & Plastic Novelty Toys, c. 1940s

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