In 1868, the Novelty Iron Works was one of the first industrial companies in Freeport, Illinois. At first it produced feed grinders, plows and other agricultural products for  More »

In 1868, the Novelty Iron Works was one of the first industrial companies in Freeport, Illinois. At first it produced feed grinders, plows and other agricultural products for the farm communities around it. By 1884, water pumps, windmills, iron sections for store fronts and flooring and box coffee mills were added to the line. Its president, E.H. Morgan, decided that they could use the scrap lumber from the box coffee mills to make toy coffee mills and these became the first toys produced by the company. By 1939, they would produce more than 300 toys. In 1885, the company moved its operations to a new section of Freeport called the Arcade Addition. At the same time they incorporated and renamed themselves Arcade Manufacturing Company for their new location. During the decade of the 1920s Arcade became completely mechanized. To speed up their output, they developed molding machines, which they also marketed to other manufacturing companies. Toys moved from molding machines to tumblers where rough edges were removed. Then ill-fitting parts were repaired and pieces were plated as required. Next they went to an assembly line where they were riveted and painted either by spraying or dipping. After drying and inspection a decal was applied. Most Arcade toys have the name cast in the toy. It was also during this period that they adopted the marketing slogan, “They Look Real” to emphasize the fact that they took the shapes and colors of their toys from real life. After the tremendous success of their first cast iron car, the “Yellow Cab,” Arcade realized the potential of automotive toys. They concentrated in this area and subsequently devloped the most important line of cast iron automotive toys in America. They also produced farm toys, advertising and comic toys, toy banks, trains, dollhouse furnishings and cast iron penny toys using many real objects as models. Arcade continued toy production until 1942. The company was sold to Rockwell Manufacturing of Buffalo, New York in 1946. This toy, a six-man Fire Pumper #6990, measures approximately 13 ¼” long. It is an excellent example of Arcade’s integral casting that includes the firemen, tools and suction hoses. Even its nickel-plated hose reel is locked in place to prevent loss. Built on a 1938 Ford truck chassis, this toy is scarce. Its production was short-lived, a victim of hard economic times and Arcade’s decision to concentrate on smaller, light-weight castings and World’ s Fair toys for 1939. This toy shows some restoration and overpainting. “Arcade,” “6990” and “Made in U.S.A.” are clearly cast in the inside body of the toy.   « Less

Nice sized at 6'' long this Arcade toy of a McCormick-Deering Farmall is a cast iron great example with a chrome grill. Nice rubber tires are all there though one does come  More »

Nice sized at 6'' long this Arcade toy of a McCormick-Deering Farmall is a cast iron great example with a chrome grill. Nice rubber tires are all there though one does come off. Minor wear but a great toy from one of the best makers of cast iron toys ever. Circa 1930. Status: For Sale Reference#: 477062 Condition: vg Year: 1930   « Less

Not sure if this is Marx, Wyandotte, Ideal or other Maker not sure if you do know who made this great toy let me know! Very heavy grade steel and works like a champ. If you  More »

Not sure if this is Marx, Wyandotte, Ideal or other Maker not sure if you do know who made this great toy let me know! Very heavy grade steel and works like a champ. If you roll on floor it makes a siren like wail. Pretty cool and complete except for maybe a couple lights on the roof. Big heavy and neat! 9'' long 3.5'' over 3'' tall. Status: For Sale Reference#: 258312 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

A Japanese big tin friction car in exceptional condition. This one is so mint and pretty it looks like its brand new. It has some very minor scratches here and there but most  More »

A Japanese big tin friction car in exceptional condition. This one is so mint and pretty it looks like its brand new. It has some very minor scratches here and there but most appear to be from assembly at the factory. Not sure if the pictures do this justice. Look at all the neat chrome pieces that are amazingly all still intact. The crank actually works and makes a popping noise as it is turned. Windshield is chrome and look at the shift knob and the neat steering wheel. Awesome car to add to any collection of Bandai TN or other high quality Japan friction cars. 10'' long and 4'' wide. Status: For Sale Reference#: 258247 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Very Nice Pedal Car here. This Mercedes 300 SL Replica. This Mercedes - Benz 300 SL pedal car is one of many authentic reproduction pedal cars produced by Berchet using a  More »

Very Nice Pedal Car here. This Mercedes 300 SL Replica. This Mercedes - Benz 300 SL pedal car is one of many authentic reproduction pedal cars produced by Berchet using a vacu-form housing over a painted metal chassis. The MBZ 300SL is produced under license from Mercedes - Benz. Product Specifications: * Weighs 20 Pounds * Single seat for safe use with a roomy cockpit * Steel Chassis * Leather-look seat * Replica alloy wheels * For ages 3 and up! It Measures 18''D x 48''W x 22''H. Why the extra low price? We want to make sure you can afford to have it shipped and we buy entire estates and pass the savings on to you. This is one of our inventory of estate pieces and fine floor samples we get from the top furniture craftsman in America including Stickley, Henredon, Baker, EJ Victor, Leighton Hall, Drexel, Hickory Chair, and others. We get these next to perfect pieces and are able to sell them to you for a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere. There is absolutely nothing structurally wrong with this piece. We also buy entire estates and pass the savings on to you. No one can beat our quality and prices! No surprises with us. We have been in business almost 12 years and want to build a relationship with you. We have 100% positive feedback and nothing but 5 star ratings!* We do not ship yet have our customers hire the shipper for your protection. The only way for you to know the true condition of a table before it is shipped is for the shipper you hire to report the condition. We can help facilitate this and make is easy. Our customers quite often Metro Valet for shipping. We can easily facilitate this for you or you can call Andrew at for a quick quote. He can also tell you the fabulous quality of the items the pick up here constantly and ship all over the country!We are located just north of Atlanta. Aardvark-Antiques & Art Gallery 4316 Mundy Mill Rd, Oakwood, Ga. 30566 or Aardvark-Antiques & Estate Liquidations 1740 Cleveland Hwy Gainesville, Ga. 30501 For access to the best deals in America first go directly to our online store at and to see more pics of this piece. Thanks! Charles Pharr Jr CEO Charles Pharr Jr. AAI/ISA Status: For Sale Reference#: pa672 Condition: Very Good! Year: 2008 Maker: Berchet Height: 18 in. (45.72 cm) Depth: 22 in. (55.88 cm) Width: 48 in. (121.92 cm) Title: Mercedes 300 SL Toy Pedal Car by Berchet, Very Good Condition! Style: 300 SL   « Less

Bliss antique paper litho Trolley car, rare hard to find piece in great condition. There would have been a conductor, he is missing. The seats swivel in both directions 17  More »

Bliss antique paper litho Trolley car, rare hard to find piece in great condition. There would have been a conductor, he is missing. The seats swivel in both directions 17 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 7".Buyer pays s/i & Ca. residents add tax. If shipping is less, the diff. will be refunded. No chg for packing.Lots of minis & other houses available. Also another small fire station. And a small antique tin fire truck that goes well with this piece.   « Less

GREAT DIE CUT TRUCK BY LLEDO... replica of a 1940s/50s Standard OIL Announcer Car. Lledo is no longer making die cast trucks, and these are becoming very collectible!  More »

GREAT DIE CUT TRUCK BY LLEDO... replica of a 1940s/50s Standard OIL Announcer Car. Lledo is no longer making die cast trucks, and these are becoming very collectible! Condition: Mint in Box; Circa: Circa 1990; Heigth: ; Width:   « Less

GREAT DIE CUT TRUCK BY LLEDO... replica of a 1910/20s Horse Drawn Kerosene Wagon. Lledo is no longer making die cast trucks, and these are becoming very collectible!  More »

GREAT DIE CUT TRUCK BY LLEDO... replica of a 1910/20s Horse Drawn Kerosene Wagon. Lledo is no longer making die cast trucks, and these are becoming very collectible! Condition: Mint in Box; Circa: Circa 1990; Heigth: ; Width:   « Less

Stunning 1950's metal circus ferris wheel truck toy. Near mint and in almost unused condition. Original paint, intricate graphics and decals are all in excellent condition,  More »

Stunning 1950's metal circus ferris wheel truck toy. Near mint and in almost unused condition. Original paint, intricate graphics and decals are all in excellent condition, showing only light wear. Seats have people sitting in them. Truck retains original rubber tires. Friction motor runs vehicle and ferris wheel while ringing bell simultaneously. Works well. Marked "TN" & "OTC" on rear. It's nearly impossible to find one in this condition. This one's a keeper!!   « Less

We have for sale a vintage press steel toy dump truck. The truck is in good condition with all the tires and show little wear. The toy has been taken care of. This is a  More »

We have for sale a vintage press steel toy dump truck. The truck is in good condition with all the tires and show little wear. The toy has been taken care of. This is a Lincoln Toys truck made in Canada. It's been repainted, missing the original decals, headlights and lever for dump box. Believe an axel has been glued on. It is 4 3/4 inches tall by 5 3/8 inches wide and 13 3/4 inches long and weighs 3 pounds. WE will figure shipping with UPS ground. We do have more photographs that we can email if you are interested. Status: For Sale Reference#: dt Condition: extra nice Year: 1930 Country: Canada Maker: marx Height: 4.75 in. (12.06 cm) Depth: 5.75 in. (14.60 cm) Width: 13.75 in. (34.92 cm) Weight: 3 Title: Nice Lincoln Toys Canada Dump Truck From 30's or 40's Style: vintage Materials: metal   « Less