A curated overview of sold items and realized prices from KallisToys auctions, showcasing notable tinplate toys, models, and collectibles featured in recent auction reports.
Japanese Tinplate Tanks in Altes Spielzeug (Issue 1/26)
A museum publication by Marco Buitelaar on rare Japanese tinplate tanks from the KallisToys collection, featured in the German collectors’ magazine Altes Spielzeug (1/26).
Japanese Tinplate Tanks in Altes Spielzeug (Issue 1/26)
An in-depth feature by Marco Buitelaar on rare Japanese tinplate tanks, published in the German collectors’ magazine Altes Spielzeug (1/26). Highlighting key models and historical context from the KallisToys collection.
Premanufactured Wooden House by Dr. Rudolf Spitaler (RS) – Simmentaler Gasthof (#6478/1)
Mountains, green hills, farmstyle houses and cows with the sound of their bells. This is Switzerland on its best. A beautiful country to spend your holiday and to relax with the fresh air. Can you imagine to stay in such a lovely place, like modelled in scale 1:87 (for H0 gauge)?...
Space Capsule – S.H. Japan battery-operated tin toy with original box
Glamour and glitter: space toys carry that special aura with their blinking lights, surprising movements, and vibrant colors. Both the toy and box design radiate the excitement of the space race. Japanese makers like S.H. brought real-life capsules and rockets to life in miniature form. While some space toys first...
Vintage Chinese Tin Toy Hydraulic Forging Press – Shanghai, 1960s
Lots of today's toys are made in China. Tons of plastic toys are coming every day to give joy (for a day or a bit more) to children.What a difference with this 1960s "toy". A forging press is not directly connected with a toy. The box cover was already impressive.This...
Vintage Diorama Scenes with German Toys
Many toys spend their lives in (plastic) boxes or lined up on shelves. The latter can be impressive, but wouldn’t it be nicer to create temporary mini dioramas? It takes little effort, and building a small scene feels more rewarding. Take a few pictures and move on to the next...
Ernst Plank Live Steam Locomotives – Antique Tinplate Models
Pair of live steam toy locomotives by Ernst Plank (Germany), circa 1880s. These early tinplate models showcase the beginnings of live steam engineering in toy manufacturing. Notably, the “Vulkan” example features wheels without flanges, indicating it wasn’t designed for tracks – a rare and intriguing design choice for floor operation....
Antique Tinplate Toy Carriage – Attributed to Rock & Graner (1880s)
An exceptionally crafted tinplate toy carriage likely made by Rock & Graner (Germany, ca. 1880s). Although unmarked, the detailed woodgrain-style paintwork, construction technique, and proportions closely match known examples from this renowned 19th-century manufacturer. Features realistic curved shafts and spoked wheels, representing the high level of craftsmanship from this era....
EPL (Ernst Paul Lehmann) – “Tap Tap” the Porter
Produced by Lehmann (GERMANY), known for their inventive tin toys powered by clockwork mechanisms. This piece, numbered 560, features the iconic "Tap Tap" porter pulling a cart. The name refers to the tapping sound of the boots as he walks. Patent markings include “D.R. Patente”, “Engl. Patent”, and “PATD U.S.A....
