In May we Play - May 8, 2015 2015-05-08 Auction - 671 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ
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GENERAL GRANT SMOKERADELINE SIDE PADDLE WHEELERGIRL SKIPPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANK
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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In May we Play - May 8, 2015

Nothing welcomes in a new spring like a fresh line-up of toys. Collectors will have over 1,400 ways to say hello to warmer weather as Bertoia Auctions presents the much awaited In May We Play Sale. From comic character, mechanical and still banks, pressed steel & pedal cars, early American tin toys, European and American trains, paper on wood, doorstops, Smith Miller & Metalcraft, cast iron toys, European toys, boats & autos, dollhouse miniatures, Schoenhuts and much more will be offered over two days of auction action. The only thing that makes us happier than playing with toys is talking toys, so for any inquiries on this sale or future events, please call us at your convenience.
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JIM DANDY: Unique Art, copr. 1922, lithographed tin, depicts colorful clown on graphic depiction of a stage base, clockwork driven. 10 1/4" h.
0001: JIM DANDYEst. $300-$350
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LI'L ABNER BAND WITH BOX: 1945, Unique Art, lithographed tin, comical toy with the four main characters from popular comic strip series, clockwork mechanism. 8" x 9".
0002: LI'L ABNER BAND WITH BOXEst. $300-$500
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JAZZBO JIM WITH ORIGINAL BOX: Ferdinand Strauss Corp., lithographed tin wind-up, colorful graphics surround log cabin used as stage for Jazzbo Jim with banjo in hand, billed as the dancer on the roof. 10 1/4" h.
0003: JAZZBO JIM WITH ORIGINAL BOXEst. $350-$450
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HAM & SAM MINSTREL BAND: Ferdinand Strauss, lithographed tin, familiar duo with clockwork driven piano, seated and standing musician. 6 1/2" w.
0004: HAM & SAM MINSTREL BANDEst. $400-$500
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SOMSTEPA JIGGER: Marx, lithographed tin, depicts dancing figure on square base, very colorful graphics, clockwork mechanism. 8" h.
0005: SOMSTEPA JIGGEREst. $300-$350
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STRAUSS "TOMBO": Ferdinand Strauss, c. 1920's, lithographed tin wind-up toy, classic action depicting dancing figure, bright colors overall. 10 1/4" h.
0006: STRAUSS "TOMBO"Est. $300-$400
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JAZZBO JIM: Ferdinand Strauss Corp., lithographed tin wind-up, colorful graphics overall, log cabin stage used for Jazzbo Jim depicted with banjo in hand. 10 1/4" h.
0007: JAZZBO JIMEst. $275-$325
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CHARLESTON TRIO: Louis Marx, boxed example, lithographed tin, features young fiddler, performing dog with cane in mouth and dancing figure, all on rooftop stage base, key wind operated. 5" x 8 1/2" h.
0008: CHARLESTON TRIOEst. $600-$800
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DONALD DUCK DUET: Louis Marx, c. 1945, lithographed tin, depicts Goofy and small Donald figure standing on large bass drum, clockwork activated. 9 3/4" h.
0009: DONALD DUCK DUETEst. $300-$400
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POPEYE AND OLIVE OYL JIGGERS: Louis Marx, boxed example, lithographed tin, colorful graphics, classic toy depicts dancing Popeye figure and Olive Oyl playing accordion. 9 1/2" h.
0010: POPEYE AND OLIVE OYL JIGGERSEst. $800-$1,000
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SUPERMAN "ROLLOVER PLANE": Louis Marx & Co., circa 1940, gold airplane with silver wings, lithographed tin, key wind action allows man of steel to seemingly roll the plane over. 6" l.
0011: SUPERMAN "ROLLOVER PLANE"Est. $400-$600
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JETSONS AND FRED FLINTSTONE TANKS: Both lithographed tin, Japan, Linemar, includes Flintstones and Jetsons examples each with wind-up action allowing characters to seemingly roll tank over. 3 3/4" l.
0012: JETSONS AND FRED FLINTSTONE TANKSEst. $200-$250
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LINEMAR POPEYE TANK: Lithographed tin, features small tank with die-cut figure of Popeye seemingly able to roll tank over when clockwork is activated. 3 3/4" l.
0013: LINEMAR POPEYE TANKEst. $200-$250
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CASPER GHOST TANK: Japan, copr. Harvey Features Syndicate, boxed example, lithographed tin, wind-up action causes tank to roll over as Casper appears to stand up and perform the feat of strength. 4 1/2" l.
0014: CASPER GHOST TANKEst. $200-$250
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CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST: Linemar, Japan, copr. Harvey Famous Comics, lithographed tin with wind-up action. 5" h.
0015: CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOSTEst. $200-$250
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LITTLE AUDREY HOPPING TOY: Linemar, Japan, one of the Harvey comic characters, lithographed tin, key wind operated, bobbing head hopping toy with partial tattered box. 4 1/4" h.
0016: LITTLE AUDREY HOPPING TOYEst. $150-$200
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MARX FRED FLINTSTONE FLIVVERS: Japan, Hanna-Barbera Productions, c. 1962, lithographed tin friction toys, Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble depicted riding classic flivvers; one has vinyl head, one body made of plastic. 7" l.
0018: MARX FRED FLINTSTONE FLIVVERSEst. $200-$300
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MARX JETSON HOPPERS: Linemar, Japan, lithographed tin, each with wind-up actions, includes: George with box, Astro and Rosie the Robot Maid. 3" - 4" h.
0019: MARX JETSON HOPPERSEst. $300-$350
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MARX FRED, BARNEY AND DINO HOPPERS: Japan, lithographed tin, all have tin wind-up actions, very colorful. 3" h.
0020: MARX FRED, BARNEY AND DINO HOPPERSEst. $175-$225
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LINEMAR FRED AND BARNEY RIDING DINO: Japan, both done in lithographed tin with vinyl heads, wind-up action. 8" l.
0021: LINEMAR FRED AND BARNEY RIDING DINOEst. $200-$250
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MUNCHIE MELLON & BARNABY BANANA HOPPERS: Japan, Linemar, circa 1961, lithographed tin with wind-up action, very whimsical design. 3" h.
0022: MUNCHIE MELLON & BARNABY BANANA HOPPERSEst. $150-$175
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MINNIE MOUSE KNITTER: Linemar, Japan, lithographed tin, amusing depiction of Minnie Mouse seated in rocking chair while knitting. 6 1/2" h.
0024: MINNIE MOUSE KNITTEREst. $175-$250
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