Max Berry Collection II - March 27, 2015 2015-03-27 Auction - 151 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 3
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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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BABY ELEPHANT MECHANICAL BANK UNLOCKS TEN O'CLOCK: Mfg. Charles A. Bailey, Patented 1880, painted lead bank has wood base, done in blue, by moving dial to ten o'clock allows elephant to rear up on hind legs while sticking out tongue in attempt to
0528: BABY ELEPHANT MECHANICAL BANK UNLOCKS TEN O'CLOCKEst. $8,000-$10,000
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CUPOLA MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Diedrich Dieckmann, NY, Patented 1874, cast iron, painted in green building, red roof, blue cupola, pushing in front lever causes cupola to open exposing cashier
0529: CUPOLA MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$8,000
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BRITISH CLOWN STILL BANK: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, circa 1920's, lithographed tin, comical depiction of large clown head with oversized hands, coin is placed in slot on top of bank.. 5 1/2" h.
0530: BRITISH CLOWN STILL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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BOY AND BULL DOG MECHANICAL BANK: Judd Mfg. Co., CT, circa 1880's, cast iron, black painted base, japanned dog, lever action allows boy to lean forward and deposit coin into slot as dog moves backwards.
0531: BOY AND BULL DOG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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INITIATING (FIRST DEGREE) MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. by Mechanical Novelty Works, CT, designed by George W. Eddy, Patented 1880, cast iron and hand painted, inspired by early men's organizational practices, operating involves placing coin on boy's
0532: INITIATING (FIRST DEGREE) MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$8,000
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COIN REGISTERING MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex, PA, c. 1890, cast iron, known for their fine casting details, this bank is no exception, coin placed at slots and turning dome allows deposit, accepts nickels or dimes at five dollars,
0533: COIN REGISTERING MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,500-$5,000
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CLOWN FACE ROUND TYPE II BANK: Germany, circa 1930's, black face version, lithographed tin, nickel plated case, pressing lever allows coin deposit in mouth slot as eyes roll. 2 3/4" diam.
0534: CLOWN FACE ROUND TYPE II BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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SAILOR FACE - ARCHED TOP MECHANICAL BANK: circa 1920's, reads "British Made" on base, lithographed tin, pressing lever allows tongue to protrude for placement and coin deposit. 4 1/4" h.
0535: SAILOR FACE - ARCHED TOP MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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VENDING BANK - STOLLWERCK POSTMAN: Germany, circa 1890's, lithographed tin, great graphic images overall, glass view panel, coin deposit at top slot and drawer may be opened for candy retrieval. Provenance: Edwin H. Mosler Jr.
0536: VENDING BANK - STOLLWERCK POSTMANEst. $300-$400
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MINSTREL TIN MECHANICAL BANK: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, Patented 1928, lithographed tin with verse, pressing front lever allows tongue to protrude and accept and deposit coin. 7 1/8" h.
0537: MINSTREL TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $300-$500
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VENDING BANK - CIGARETTES - CHOCOLATE: France, circa 1920's, lithographed tin, embossed front panel features images of cigarettes, glass view panel, deposit coin to open drawer and retrieve candy, nice images on all sides. 6" h.
0539: VENDING BANK - CIGARETTES - CHOCOLATEEst. $500-$600
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VENDING BANK - HARTWIG & VOGEL FLORA: Germany, circa 1910-1920, lithographed tin, double glass view front panel, colorful children at play graphics, tall tin bank dispenses card in front drawer when coin is deposited. 10 3/8" h.
0540: VENDING BANK - HARTWIG & VOGEL FLORAEst. $600-$800
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FORTUNE TELLING TIN BANK: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, circa 1930, scarce tin lithographed example, dropping coin in top of bank allows weight of coin to spin wheel, English lettering. 6 3/4" h.
0541: FORTUNE TELLING TIN BANKEst. $2,000-$3,000
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SOLDIER AT SENTRY HOUSE MECHANICAL BANK: c. 1890's, Mfg. unknown, made of wood, well finished example, coin deposit involves placing coin on figure's head and letting gravity deposit into coin slot. 9 1/4" w. x 8 3/4" h.
0542: SOLDIER AT SENTRY HOUSE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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MUSICAL CHURH MECHANICAL BANK: circa 1910, Germany, rare, made of wood and painted, features wind-up music box, when played, tree in cupola spins about, coin slot appears in roof.
0543: MUSICAL CHURH MECHANICAL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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ARTILLERY MECHANICAL BANK - RECTANGULAR TRAP: Shepard Hardware Co., Patented 1892, cast iron with bronze finish, pushing hammer down and pressing lever causes coin to shoot into fort while soldier's arm moves down as if to signal the firing of
0544: ARTILLERY MECHANICAL BANK - RECTANGULAR TRAPEst. $1,200-$1,500
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MOSQUE MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Judd Manufacturing Co., CT, circa 1880's, cast iron, painted in gold overall, place coin on gorilla's tray and turning crank allows him to move in back of cupola then return again.
0545: MOSQUE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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SPRINGING CAT MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. by Charles A. Bailey, Patented 1882, painted lead and wood base, setting coin in slot and pulling lever allows mouse to move up as cat pounces upon mouse knocking coin into bank.
0546: SPRINGING CAT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $18,000-$20,000
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CHRONOMETER MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. unknown, circa 1870's, cast iron registering bank, coin is placed at top of bank and weight causes mechanism to record deposit, bank is similarly cast as The Bowery and Time Is Money examples,
0547: CHRONOMETER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $8,000-$10,000
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PRESTO SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Frederick & Charles, Montrose, PA, designed by Charles M. Crandall, Patented 1884, early wood and paper litho covering savings bank, action involves placing penny on the roof and turning side
0548: PRESTO SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $10,000-$12,000
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CHINAMAN IN ROWBOAT MECHANICAL BANK: Charles A. Bailey designer and maker, circa 1880's, very rare lead example, a literal visual satire, as the theme demonstrated the disapproval of Chinese entering the U.S. by Americans concerned with
0549: CHINAMAN IN ROWBOAT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $60,000-$75,000
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KENTON "SEARS" SEDAN TOY: Cast iron, produced and sold for Sears stores, large scale toy, painted in bright red body, black running boards, painted spoke wheels, silver outer wheels, seated driver, embossed spare reads, "Stop
0550: KENTON "SEARS" SEDAN TOYEst. $200-$400
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HAPPY HOOLIGAN AUTOMOBILE BELL TOY: Mfg. by N. N. Hill Brass Co., cast iron and hand painted toy auto, depicts Happy Hooligan at the wheel of his homemade Soapbox Derby. 6" l.
0551: HAPPY HOOLIGAN AUTOMOBILE BELL TOYEst. $1,200-$1,500
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