Max Berry Collection II - March 28, 2015 2015-03-28 Auction - 434 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 4
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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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BEAR TIN MECHANICAL BANK: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, circa 1910-1920, scarce variation, lithographed tin, bear face has movable mouth and coin placement in rear money box, no tongue slot or lever on side. 5 1/4" h.
0703: BEAR TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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TRY YOUR WEIGHT MECHANICAL BANK: Germany, circa 1905, lithographed tin, scale style bank with side hard rails, as coin is deposited into slot, dial on front panel records its weight, pressing bottom allows final deposit. 6 1/2" h.
0704: TRY YOUR WEIGHT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $300-$400
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CLOWN ARCHED TOP TIN MECHANICAL BANK: England, circa 1930, lithographed tin, colorful embossed clown face, tongue protrudes to accept and deposit coin in mouth, Provenance: Edwin H. Mosler Jr. Collection. 4" h.
0705: CLOWN ARCHED TOP TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $250-$400
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LOT OF TWO WOODEN BANKS: One in shape of book, side binder slides open to reveal coin slot, and decorated box has side opening trick drawer. One from Provenance Edwin H. Mosler Jr. Collection. 4 1/2" to 5 5/16" h.
0706: LOT OF TWO WOODEN BANKSEst. $250-$350
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MECHANICAL BANK WITH MOTTOES: Early wooden bank features interesting glass view panel exposing interior mottoes which change with coin deposit, mechanism works by simple spring action, opening lid reveals instruction for use.
0707: MECHANICAL BANK WITH MOTTOESEst. $300-$400
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BIRD IN CAGE MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. George Zimmerman Co., Germany, circa 1929, lithographed tin, top finial may be turned causing chirping sounds, coin slot at top of nickel plated case. Provenance: Donal Markey 4" h.
0708: BIRD IN CAGE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,500-$2,000
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CROWING ROOSTER TIN MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Keim & Co., Germany, Patented 1937, lithographed tin, when coin is pushed into slot, bank emits a crowing sound, scarce example, key lock trap at base. 6 7/8" h.
0709: CROWING ROOSTER TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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AUTOMATIC MACHINE TIN VENDING BANK: Germany, circa 1930's, lithographed tin, colorful graphics, marquee on top, deposit coin and open drawer for candy retrieval. 5 3/4" h.
0710: AUTOMATIC MACHINE TIN VENDING BANKEst. $300-$400
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TEN CENT ADDING MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. unknown, designed by Isaac Pforzheimer, NY, circa 1889, made of cast iron and white metal, dimes may be deposited until it reaches ten dollars, then door opens for retrieval, stenciled in gold
0711: TEN CENT ADDING MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,500-$2,000
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MOTOR MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex, PA, Patented 1889, scarce cast iron example, key wind action allows forward motion as coin is deposited, very colorful in yellow, red and blue, embossed sides. Few mechanicals are
0712: MOTOR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $25,000-$30,000
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BUTTING GOAT AT TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK: Judd Mfg. Co., CT, circa 1897, cast iron and hand painted, when coin placed on tree tray and goat's tail is lifted, causes him to spring forward and butt the coin into the tree slot.
0713: BUTTING GOAT AT TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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CLOWN ON GLOBE MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, Phila., PA, Patented 1890, cast iron, yellow base version, lever action activates spinning motions and second knob causes clown to spring to a
0714: CLOWN ON GLOBE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,500
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PIG HIGH CHAIR MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., Patented 1897, nickel plated cast iron, an amusing depiction of a seated pig holding food tray for coin placement and deposit into mouth as lever is pushed.
0715: PIG HIGH CHAIR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,500
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MICKEY MOUSE TIN MECHANICAL BANK: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, circa 1930's, lithographed tin, one of four in the rare series, this one is type 3 depicting Mickey Mouse with pointing finger, familiar ear pull action causes tongue
0717: MICKEY MOUSE TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $18,000-$22,000
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PUMP AND BUCKET MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. unknown, circa 1892, cast iron and hand painted, well designed and realistic action allows pushing pump handles up and down to allow deposit of coin in bucket which then registers amount.
0718: PUMP AND BUCKET MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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CROSS-LEGGED TIN MINSTREL MECHANICAL BANK: Designed by J. Levy Co., London, Germany, Patented 1909, lithographed tin figural bank, placing coin in minstrel's chest and pressing lever allows arm and hat to tilt forward as coin is deposited. 7
0719: CROSS-LEGGED TIN MINSTREL MECHANICAL BANKEst. $500-$600
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JOLLY 'N' WITH HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. John Harper & Co., England, circa 1892-1900, cast iron and hand painted, wears tall white hat, rear lever controls hand to mouth action as eyes roll back during deposit.
0720: JOLLY 'N' WITH HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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FORTUNE HORSE RACE SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK: North Bros., Chicago, Patented 1897, lithographed tin, scarce example, when coin is deposited, wheel spins counterclockwise and stops at a letter, then read the selected letter with corresponding
0721: FORTUNE HORSE RACE SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$3,000
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CLOWN WITH DRUM NODDING MECHANICAL BANK: Germany, rare example, circa 1890, white metal example, early piece is well executed, fine details, coin deposit in drum allows head nodding motions.
0722: CLOWN WITH DRUM NODDING MECHANICAL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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SNAKE AND FROG IN POND TIN MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. Carl Quehl, Nuremburg, Germany, circa 1920's, an interesting tin lithographed example, depicts snake and frog on base, placing coin in snake's mouth and pushing lever allows sudden forward
0723: SNAKE AND FROG IN POND TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,500-$4,000
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GROUPING OF WOODEN BANKS AND CHILD'S BANK: Mfg. by Clark, U.S.A., one drawer bank marked, "S.A.G." in script on top, three drawer bank with one opening coin deposit drawer, two are from Provenance: Edwin H. Mosler Collection. 2 1/2" to 6 1/2"
0724: GROUPING OF WOODEN BANKS AND CHILD'S BANKEst. $200-$250
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KILTIE MECHANICAL BANK: John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England, Patented 1931, cast iron figural, familiar coin action with coin placement on hand and pressing lever to deposit coin, which is in the Scotsman's pocket.
0725: KILTIE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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