Antique toys like antique farm toys, Disney antique
toys, antique Mattel toys, English antique toys and even
antique paper toys have a great demand the world over by
toy collectors and antique collectors as they allow the
owner not only a chance to own a piece of history but
also a chance to experience the beauty and innocence of
childhood.
However when one decided to buy antique toys, try and
get one in good shape because parts for antique toys can
not only be expensive, they can be extremely hard to
come across.
Ancient toys and dolls from various part of the world
are collected by enthusiasts and may sometimes be priced
at exorbitant sums. The Queen of England also has a
legendary doll collection that once used to be available
for public display.
The collection is more than just a display of
the innocence of childhood. It reflects and portrays the
changes of styles, mindsets, opinions and social trends
through history.
Toys made from materials like clay, wood and stones have
been unearthed from the ruins of some of the early
civilizations from all around the world. These toys may
include the figures of animals, human beings, gods and
goddesses and vehicles like pull toys, wagons and carts.
It is not unusual to come across antique string puppets either. By studying the styles, clothes and ex-pressions of such dolls and toys, one can get an idea of the various customs, traditions and ancient beliefs of the people of different parts of the world. .
IMPORTANT NOTE: Items over hundred years are not permitted to be taken out of India without the permission of the Director General, The Archaeological survey of India, Janpath, New Delhi - 110 011.