Horses, Chiltern, Prams and Steiff with a Sprinkling of Pincushions

I have not shown the most popular items from my Etsy shops for a while now.  Here are the most viewed items for the last 30 days.

 

First four are from my Bears and dolls shop - Polly's Vintage Bears www.etsy.com/shop/pollysvintagebears

 

Number one  is the miniature doll in her little blue pram.

At number two is this cute Hermann Fawn

Next, at number three is this very play worn Chiltern Bear..SOLD.

...and finally at number four, a very old late 1800's
papier mache horse on wheels.

 

 

As I have two Etsy shops now, here are the top four pincushions in my Polly's Pins and Needles shop.
www.etsy.com/shop/pollyspinsandneedles

Number one - a pretty pink floral high heeled shoe

Number two is this cute Sheep eggcup SOLD

At number three a simple seashell pincushion...

...and at number four is this vintage blue and white teapot with
tulip decoration

There are many more items available in my two shops.  More are being added daily, so keep popping back for a browse.  You may just find that special gift for someone special, or even a present for yourself.

An Assortment of Vintage and Antique Toys

I love to get a box of old toys from a sale or Ebay and rummage through to see what I have.
My latest finds include some strange toys, some of which are pre 1900.
These wild animals for example, are from the late 1800's to very early 1900's.  They are around 4"/10cm long, carved from wood and mounted on a wooden plinth.  They have been hand painted, the Leopard's SOLD pattern still being quite clear and colorful.  The Zebra and Tiger are a bit worn and faded though.





To purchase this little horse on wheels go to
www.etsy.com/shop/PollysVintageBears

This small Carthorse on wheels is also from the same period and is very collectable.  It is made from papier mache, and is just 4"/10cm long.  I have seen a few different types like this and most seem to fetch $100 or more.  I have this one for sale in my Etsy shop for 50GBP + postage.