Max Berry Collection II - March 28, 2015 2015-03-28 Auction - 434 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 16
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DARKEY KICKING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANKRARE HORSE DRAWN DOUBLE DECKER OMNIBUSALTHOF BERGMANN GOAT BELL TOY
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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Max Berry Collection II - March 28, 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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CAT AND DOG BELL TOY: Gong Bell Co., circa 1872, cast iron and hand painted, articulated action causes dog to emerge from dog house as if keeping cat away. 8 3/4" l.
0990: CAT AND DOG BELL TOYEst. $1,200-$1,500
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GONG BELL DONKEY BELL TOY: No. 42, hand painted cast iron, yellow base, contains donkey figural with articulated axle, able to swing and strike bell, ornate spoke wheels. 7 1/2" l.
0991: GONG BELL DONKEY BELL TOYEst. $500-$700
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GONG BELL TEDDY BEAR BELL TOY: Cast iron and nickeled, done in light spirit paint of green and red, features two bells and nickel plated metal wheels. 6 1/2" l.
0992: GONG BELL TEDDY BEAR BELL TOYEst. $500-$600
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PONY AND CARRIAGE WITH BOY BELL TOY: No. 43, cast iron, colorfully painted, depicts young boy riding pony cart with ornate spoke wheels. 6 1/4" l.
0993: PONY AND CARRIAGE WITH BOY BELL TOYEst. $700-$900
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SARATOGA BELL CHIMES BELL TOY: c. 1880's, cast iron, desirable example, hand painted overall, features child riding horse drawing ornately embossed flower wagon with tall bell, very elaborate toy, extremely rare. 11" l.
0994: SARATOGA BELL CHIMES BELL TOYEst. $4,500-$5,000
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BOYS ON SEE-SAW BELL TOY: Cast iron, red painted open frame with green see-saw and cast figures at end , red spoke wheels. 6" l.
0995: BOYS ON SEE-SAW BELL TOYEst. $500-$700
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J. & E. STEVENS BABY QUIETER BELL TOY: circa 1893, hand painted cast iron, interesting design, features father reading the Evening Newspaper while child sits on articulated leg able to motion up and down as toy is pulled along. 7 1/2" l.
0996: J. & E. STEVENS BABY QUIETER BELL TOYEst. $2,500-$3,500
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J. & E. STEVENS BABY QUIETER BRASS PATTERN: Pattern used to make this interesting toy featuring father and child, articulated leg rings bell and motions up and down seemingly pacifying the baby. 7 1/2" l.
0997: J. & E. STEVENS BABY QUIETER BRASS PATTERNEst. $2,000-$2,500
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ORNATE SWING BELL TOY: circa 1890, Ives, cast iron and hand painted, well detailed blue swing support has extensive embossing and gold trim, articulated action allows red center swing to glide back and forth while ringing
0998: ORNATE SWING BELL TOYEst. $5,500-$6,500
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LITTLE JOCKO MUSICAL MECHANICAL BANK: Strauss Manufacturing Co., NY, c. 1910-1920, tin lithographed music box with white metal monkey, dropping coin in cup and turning crank causes monkey to twirl and emit sounds for organ box.
0999: LITTLE JOCKO MUSICAL MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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ARTILLERY MECHANICAL BANK (CONFEDERATE): J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Charles Germany. Shepard & Peter Adams, Patent 1892, The coin is placed in the cannon, hammer is then pushed back, right arm moves into a horizontal position, then
1000: ARTILLERY MECHANICAL BANK (CONFEDERATE)Est. $800-$1,000
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NATIONAL MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Henry W. Prouty, Patented 1873 cast iron building bank with raised letters, opening front door and placing coin in his tray, pressing knob causes door to swing back
1001: NATIONAL MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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ROBOT MECHANICAL BANK: Starkies, Burnley, England, circa 1910, aluminum example is hand painted, features postman at door, he appears to deposit coin inside of letter holder into door slot when lever is pushed.
1003: ROBOT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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LITTLE JOE MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England, circa 1915, cast iron and hand painted in typical red shirt, rear lever allows hand with placed coin to be tossed into mouth slot as eyes roll back,
1004: LITTLE JOE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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WIMBLEDON MECHANICAL BANK: John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England, circa 1885, cast iron and hand painted, familiar gun shooting deposit, place coin on rifle, press lever and coin is fired into awaiting target, well cast piece.
1005: WIMBLEDON MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$3,500
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NEW MECHANICAL BANK - LEFT LEVER: J. & E. Stevens Co., circa 1872, cast iron and painted in red and green, sliding front lever to the left exposes coin slot at center, release lever and soldier returns to guard his post.
1006: NEW MECHANICAL BANK - LEFT LEVEREst. $1,200-$1,500
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BOY SCOUT CAMP MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., CT, designed by Charles A. Bailey, Patented 1915, cast iron and hand painted, insert coin in slot, press lever and scout raises the flag as coin falls into the bank, nice casting
1007: BOY SCOUT CAMP MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$5,000
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DOG TRAY MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex, PA, Patented 1880, red and blue colors, dog features tray in mouth able to receive coin and lean forward to deposit into slot.
1008: DOG TRAY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,500-$1,800
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THE DENTIST MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, circa 1890, cast iron and hand painted, exceptional pedestal series bank with outrageous action, by placing coin in dentist's pocket and pressing
1009: THE DENTIST MECHANICAL BANKEst. $18,000-$20,000
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LOT OF TWO TRICK SAVINGS BANK BUREAUS: Designed by Charles Tollner, NY, Patented 1892, each made of wood with single opening drawer for coin deposit, closing drawer allows coin to drop. 2 1/4" x 3 3/4".
1011: LOT OF TWO TRICK SAVINGS BANK BUREAUSEst. $300-$500
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BRITISH LION MECHANICAL BANK: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, circa 1920's, lithographed tin, placing coin on tongue and releasing lever allows lion to swallow coin. 5 3/4" h.
1012: BRITISH LION MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$3,000
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