Max Berry Collection II - March 27, 2015 2015-03-27 Auction - 151 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ
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MIKADO MECHANICAL BANKBABY ELEPHANT MECHANICAL BANK UNLOCKS TEN O'CLOCKKYSER & REX CIRCUS CAGE WAGON
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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Max Berry Collection II - March 27, 2015

The Max Berry Collection is one of the greatest antique mechanical bank and toy offerings of the decade. Nearly 600 important selections will astound collectors of all levels and promises to create an event that will surely become legend. The collection includes the rarest of mechanical banks, detailed cast iron horse drawn toys, early American tin toys, cast iron bell toys, a fantastic penny toy collection, and a few surprises from overseas.
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HUBLEY CIRCUS BAND WAGON: c. 1922, cast iron and pressed steel body, done in blue open carriage body with embossed ornamental pattern, seated driver is red with six red and white outfitted seated musicians, makes a very
0480: HUBLEY CIRCUS BAND WAGONEst. $500-$700
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HUBLEY ROYAL CIRCUS GIRAFFE CAGE WAGON: Unique casting effects, cast iron stake van features fold down roof panels allowing giraffe's long neck and head to protrude and look out, drawn by two black horses, includes original small giraffe.
0481: HUBLEY ROYAL CIRCUS GIRAFFE CAGE WAGONEst. $5,000-$6,000
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HUBLEY ROYAL CIRCUS CLOWN TRAPEZE WAGON: Cast iron, scarce mechanical version example, painted in green wagon, drawn by two black horses, yellow hitch and spoke wheels, features a roof top clown trapeze artist, seated driver. 16" l.
0483: HUBLEY ROYAL CIRCUS CLOWN TRAPEZE WAGONEst. $3,000-$3,500
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HUBLEY CIRCUS RHINO VAN WAGON: Ornate Royal Circus parade wagon with heavily embossed relief of rhino on sides, pressed steel roof top, drawn by team of brown horses with wheels at front feet, figure seated at van roof. 16" l.
0484: HUBLEY CIRCUS RHINO VAN WAGONEst. $1,300-$1,500
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KYSER & REX CIRCUS CAGE WAGON: Philadelphia, PA, circa 1890, less than ten examples are known, extremely rare toy made of cast iron and features articulated action allowing interior animals to revolve when pulled along, hand
0485: KYSER & REX CIRCUS CAGE WAGONEst. $6,000-$7,000
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HUBLEY THREE SEAT BRAKE: circa 1900, classic depiction summer travel toy, cast iron, drawn by one white horse and one black horse with red chassis, open black carriage with three seats trimmed in gold, includes driver and
0486: HUBLEY THREE SEAT BRAKEEst. $2,000-$2,500
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WILKINS ONE SEAT SURREY: Cast iron and pressed steel, painted in black body, seated figure on embossed seating, yellow hitch and spoke wheels, drawn by two black horses. 14 1/4" l.
0487: WILKINS ONE SEAT SURREYEst. $300-$500
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IVES HANSOM CAB: Scarce opening hitch version, cast iron, horse drawn cab features high mount seat with original driver, painted in black with gold trim, red spoke wheels, solo silver horse. 14" l.
0488: IVES HANSOM CABEst. $1,200-$1,500
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WILKINS LANDAU: Cast iron, painted in black, features opening doors, drawn by two white horses wearing red saddles, yellow spoke wheels, figures original. 15" l.
0489: WILKINS LANDAUEst. $1,000-$1,200
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OXFORD TRAP: Dent, c. 1911, has two seats set back-to-back to accommodate up to four passengers, three seated figures, painted in green overall with lettered sides, and large yellow spoke wheels, drawn by solo
0490: OXFORD TRAPEst. $800-$1,000
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JONAH AND THE WHALE BELL TOY: N. N. Hill Brass Co., cast iron, sea wave base painted in blue, whale done in black, articulated action allows Jonah figure to appear and disappear in whale's mouth. 5 1/2" l.
0491: JONAH AND THE WHALE BELL TOYEst. $500-$700
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JONAH AND THE WHALE BELL TOY: Gong bell, whimsical design, as toy is pulled along, Jonah attempts to feed a bell to the whale with an animated open mouth. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty Collection. 5 1/2" l.
0492: JONAH AND THE WHALE BELL TOYEst. $600-$800
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GONG BELL BOY SCOUT BELL TOY: No. 69, cast iron, hand painted, embossed base features rifles on platform, depicts standing boy scout holding flag able to swing about when toy is pulled along. 6 1/2" l.
0493: GONG BELL BOY SCOUT BELL TOYEst. $1,000-$1,200
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JOHN BULL AND UNCLE SAM BELL TOY: N. N. Hill Brass Co., circa 1905, cast iron ornate slim platform features figures at each end seemingly holding double bell ringers in hands. 6 3/4" l.
0494: JOHN BULL AND UNCLE SAM BELL TOYEst. $800-$1,000
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GONG BELL YOUNG AMERICA BELL TOY: No. 12, early cast iron example, ornate red platform with embossed lettering and flag slot, features center mounted brass bell, large fancy spoke wheels with base reinforced with steel plate. 6" l.
0495: GONG BELL YOUNG AMERICA BELL TOYEst. $400-$600
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FALLOWS MONKEY BELL TOY: circa 1885, hand painted tin, colorful example, walking monkey done in red and green suit, posed on blue platform, tail curled on bell ringer support, bell mounted to platform. Provenance: L. C.
0496: FALLOWS MONKEY BELL TOYEst. $2,000-$2,500
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CHARLIE CHAPLIN BELL TOY: Watrous, cast iron figure with dangling bell ringers on feet, stands on strap platform with articulated axle allowing side motions and bell ringing. 6 1/2" l.
0497: CHARLIE CHAPLIN BELL TOYEst. $300-$500
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WATROUS CLOWN BELL TOY: Cast iron, spirit painted figure of clown stands on strap style platform with nickel bells on sides and nickel spoke wheels. 6" l.
0498: WATROUS CLOWN BELL TOYEst. $600-$800
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WATROUS ESKIMO BELL TOY: Rare example, cast iron, interesting figural able to strike bell on either side with ringers on feet when pulled along floor, articulated axle allows rocking motions. 6" l.
0499: WATROUS ESKIMO BELL TOYEst. $800-$1,000
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GONG BELL WADDLER BELL TOY: No. 48, cast iron, hand painted, features white goose on green platform, able to seemingly waddle as bell rings by articulated axle. 5 7/8" l.
0500: GONG BELL WADDLER BELL TOYEst. $1,200-$1,500
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WATROUS UNCLE SAM RINGING BELL: Cast iron standing figure, painted in red, white and blue outfit, able to strike bell with articulated action when pulled along floor. 5 7/8" l.
0501: WATROUS UNCLE SAM RINGING BELLEst. $400-$600
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WATROUS DOUBLE SOLDIERS BELL TOY: Cast iron figures painted in yellow uniforms, each stands on strap platform with three bells, articulated action allows back and forth motions. 9 1/4" l.
0502: WATROUS DOUBLE SOLDIERS BELL TOYEst. $600-$800
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GONG BELL GOOSE WITH RIDER BELL TOY: No. 58, cast iron, hand painted white goose with seated rider, holds bell in beak and able to swing about to ring bell when pulled along. 7 1/4" l.
0503: GONG BELL GOOSE WITH RIDER BELL TOYEst. $1,500-$1,800
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