Max Berry Collection II - March 28, 2015 2015-03-28 Auction - 434 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 18
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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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GEM MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Judd Manufacturing Co., CT, circa 1878, cast iron, simple action, placing coin on dog's tray and lifting his tail causes him to spring forward and deposit coin into house.
1038: GEM MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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MERRY-GO-ROUND STILL BANK: Grey Iron Casting, painted version, very amusing depiction, actually revolves like a merry-go-round, cast carousel figures on sides.
1039: MERRY-GO-ROUND STILL BANKEst. $600-$800
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PUNCH AND JUDY TIN MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Burnett Ltd., London, England, circa 1920's, lithographed tin, theatre image bank, as coin is deposited, pictures change from Judy holding baby to skeleton. Provenance: Edwin H. Mosler Jr.
1040: PUNCH AND JUDY TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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SENTRY MECHANICAL BANK: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, circa 1930's, lithographed tin, pressing lever on top causes Sentry to bring rifle to port as eyes turn left and slot becomes ready for coin deposit. 7 1/2" h.
1041: SENTRY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $300-$500
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GWENDA MONEY TIN BOX MECHANICAL BANK: England, circa 1936, battery operated, lithographed tin, as coin is inserted into slot, deposit activates battery and eyes light. Provenance: Edwin H. Mosler Jr. Collection. 3 5/8" h.
1042: GWENDA MONEY TIN BOX MECHANICAL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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HEN ON NEST CANDY DISPENSER PENNY TOY: Germany, Meier, lithographed tin, rectangular container with pull out tray for candy retrieval, embossed litho hen seated atop on nest. 4 3/4" h.
1043: HEN ON NEST CANDY DISPENSER PENNY TOYEst. $400-$500
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MINSTREL TIN MECHANICAL BANK WITH VERSE: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, Patented 1928, lithographed tin, English verse on front, as lever is pressed, coin protrudes for placement then deposits into mouth. Provenance: Edwin H. Mosler Jr.
1044: MINSTREL TIN MECHANICAL BANK WITH VERSEEst. $400-$600
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CLOWN MECHANICAL BANK - BLACK FACE: England, circa 1930's, lithographed tin, pressing front lever causes tongue to protrude and coin may be deposited. Provenance: Edwin H. Mosler Jr., Collection. 5 1/4" h.
1045: CLOWN MECHANICAL BANK - BLACK FACEEst. $300-$500
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VENDING BANK - PINBALL GAME: Germany, circa 1920's, lithographed tin with glass view panel, placing ball in top hole bounces through maze and either pops out of one of the chutes causing drawer to open or deposit coin in top
1046: VENDING BANK - PINBALL GAMEEst. $600-$800
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TRICK DOG (SOLID BASE) MECHANICAL BANK: Hubley Manufacturing Co., Lancaster, PA, Patented 1888, cast iron, very scarce color combination, yellow base color, great action involves placing coin in dog's mouth, pressing lever and watching dog
1047: TRICK DOG (SOLID BASE) MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Daniel Cooke, Camden, NJ, Patented 1888, six part cast iron base, very colorful example, place coin in dog's mouth and press lever to allow springing through hoop
1048: TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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TRICK DOG BRASS MECHANICAL BANK PATTERN: Mfg. by Shepard Hardware Co., NY, classic example depicts dog able to jump through clown's hoop and deposit coin from mouth into barrel when lever is pressed.
1049: TRICK DOG BRASS MECHANICAL BANK PATTERNEst. $3,000-$4,000
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DARKTOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, Phila., PA, Patented 1888, popular standard example, blue shirt batter with shirt embossed, "Possums," placing coin in pitcher's hand and pressing
1050: DARKTOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,500-$4,000
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FOWLER - SPORTSMAN MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens, Co., CT, designed by Edwin I. Pyle, CT, Patented 1892, cast iron and repainted in period colors, curious action as sportsman accepts coin in base slot, cock trigger, puller lever and
1051: FOWLER - SPORTSMAN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,500-$4,000
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GLOBE SAVINGS FUN MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg Kyser & Rex, PA, circa 1869, company known for fine castings, this building bank is japanned with red and gold highlights, deposit coin and adjust dial for combination to open door, includes
1052: GLOBE SAVINGS FUN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$5,000
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MAMA KATZENJAMMER MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Kenton Hardware, OH, circa 1900, cast iron and hand painted, one of the great comic character mold designs, simple operation involves depositing coin in back slot which causes Mama's eyes to
1053: MAMA KATZENJAMMER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$5,000
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UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., Patented 1886, cast iron and hand painted, classic portrayal of iconic Uncle Sam, able to drop coin into satchel when lever is pressed while moving jaw.
1054: UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., Patented 1886, cast iron, black face version, place coin in hand and press lever to allow arm to lower and drop coin from hand into satchel placed on base.
1055: STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$3,500
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GIANT MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. H. L. Judd Co., CT, circa 1885, rare example, great figural bank, well cast standing giant, coin operation involves pressing lever at front which causes arms to raise and stick out tongue for
1056: GIANT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $15,000-$18,000
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PRESTO SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. unknown, circa 1930, cast iron and pressed steel, rare example with only three or four known, made in the fashion of the wooden patterned bank of 1884, a fantasy piece, operation reveals a mouse
1057: PRESTO SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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MASON TRADE CARD: Lithographed paper, reads, "The Fair" on front, $1.00 each…Chicago, corner creases.
1058: MASON TRADE CARDEst. $300-$400
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BOY ON TRAPEZE TRADE CARD: Litho paper with depiction of bank in operation, reverse side has dealer and manufacturers name.
1059: BOY ON TRAPEZE TRADE CARDEst. $600-$750
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LOT OF THREE PUNCH AND JUDY TRADE CARDS: Varied dealer's names, very colorful paper litho images of popular bank.
1060: LOT OF THREE PUNCH AND JUDY TRADE CARDSEst. $300-$400
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UNCLE SAM AND SPEAKING DOG TRADE CARDS: Paper lithographed, both have retailer's name on reverse sides.
1061: UNCLE SAM AND SPEAKING DOG TRADE CARDSEst. $200-$300
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