Lot # 100 - Tettertot and Tin Collectable 1950-1960’s Toys

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 27-Oct-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 03-Nov-2025 8:39:00 PM
Current bid:

$25.00

Highest bidder:

Dakiam

Auction has ended

Description :

Summary: A delightful ensemble of vintage children’s toys from the 1950s–60s, anchored by a wooden “Teetertot” bouncer manufactured by The Delphos Bending Co. of Ohio. This child-sized rocker features original graphics and a sturdy hardwood frame. Accompanying it are a colorful tin spinning top by The Ohio Art Co., a red Mattel “Jolly Tune” Jack-in-the-Box, a patriotic Little Beaver sand pail, and a wind-up “Harry Gurdy” toy (untested). A playful and collectible grouping that evokes mid-century Americana and toy design history.

Item Details

  • Teetertot Rocker:

    • Maker: Delphos Bending Co., Ohio

    • Material: Hardwood with painted graphics

    • Dimensions: Approx. 3 ft L × 16" W × 19" H

    • Features: Floating spring suspension, original paint

  • Tin Spinning Top:

    • Maker: Ohio Art Co.

    • Colors: Red, yellow, blue

    • Function: Manual spin

  • Jack-in-the-Box:

    • Maker: Mattel

    • Model: “Jolly Tune”

    • Material: Tin with lithographed illustrations

  • Sand Pail:

    • Maker: Little Beaver

    • Theme: Cartoon animals and stars

    • Colors: Red, white, blue

  • Wind-Up Toy:

    • Name: “Harry Gurdy”

    • Status: Untested

    • Material: Tin with wind-up mechanism



Auction History

Highest bidder is Dakiam

Date Bid User
03-Nov-2025 3:31:24 PM $25.00 Dakiam
03-Nov-2025 12:29:13 PM $16.00 MarjSeyl
28-Oct-2025 12:14:02 PM $11.00 Dakiam
28-Oct-2025 12:14:02 PM $10.00 bears_mom
28-Oct-2025 1:38:08 AM $6.00 Dakiam
27-Oct-2025 10:38:54 AM $5.00 Jake6050

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