In May we Play - May 8, 2015 2015-05-08 Auction - 671 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 23
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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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RHINO STILL BANK: Arcade, cast iron, painted in gold body, standing pose. 5" l.
0529: RHINO STILL BANKEst. $150-$250
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SANTA CLAUS STILL BANK: Wing, cast iron, wearing red hooded robe, screw holds halves, gold boots, white beard and face. 5" h.
0530: SANTA CLAUS STILL BANKEst. $300-$400
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HOME STILL BANK: H. L. Judd Mfg. Co., c. 1895, building still bank features man at front doorway, debossed "Home Bank," fine casting details. 4" h.
0531: HOME STILL BANKEst. $250-$350
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BATTLESHIP MAINE (SMALL) STILL BANK: Grey Iron Casting Co., cast iron, japanned overall with gold highlights, one of the finest known examples. Provenance: Donal Markey Collection. 4 5/8" x 4 1/2".
0532: BATTLESHIP MAINE (SMALL) STILL BANKEst. $600-$750
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ELEPHANT STILL BANK: Hubley, same as chariot elephant but holes not on sides, slot on back, painted in grey with gold and red highlights. 4 3/4" l.
0533: ELEPHANT STILL BANKEst. $200-$250
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HOME SAVINGS STILL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., cast iron, japanned finish with gold highlights, slot in roof. 5 1/2" h.
0534: HOME SAVINGS STILL BANKEst. $250-$300
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BOSS TWEED (TAMMANY TIGER) STILL BANK: Mfg. unknown, c. 1873, extremely rare cast iron example, painted in gold overall, this famed caricature of a once corrupt politician is now in the history books and legendary, well molded, coin slot
0535: BOSS TWEED (TAMMANY TIGER) STILL BANKEst. $6,000-$7,500
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SANTA WITH TREE STILL BANK: Hubley, a very popular bank, colorfully painted in red robe, green and gold tree, white facial features and beard. 5" h.
0536: SANTA WITH TREE STILL BANKEst. $200-$300
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GAS PUMP STILL BANK: Arcade, cast iron, painted in red overall, gold globe, hose attached to side. 5 3/4" x 2 1/4".
0537: GAS PUMP STILL BANKEst. $150-$200
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ORNATE HALL CLOCK STILL BANK: Hubley, cast iron, painted in gold overall with red front filigree grille. 5 7/8" h.
0538: ORNATE HALL CLOCK STILL BANKEst. $150-$200
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WORLD'S FAIR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STILL BANK: Scarce example, cast iron building painted in red and white, with combo lock on front door, roof done in gold. Provenance: Donal Markey Collection. 6" x 6".
0539: WORLD'S FAIR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING STILL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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CROWN STILL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., painted example, cast iron, done in white and green with brown roof. 5" h.
0540: CROWN STILL BANKEst. $250-$350
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CITY BANK WITH TELLER STILL BANK: H. L. Judd Mfg. Co., cast iron, bronze finish overall, detailed casting depicts seated teller inset from front steps. 5 1/2" h.
0541: CITY BANK WITH TELLER STILL BANKEst. $300-$350
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MAMMY WITH HANDS ON HIPS STILL BANK: Hubley, classic cast iron full figure depiction, painted in red dress, blue bandana, white apron and scarf. 5 1/4" h .
0542: MAMMY WITH HANDS ON HIPS STILL BANKEst. $200-$250
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SANTA CLAUS STILL BANK: Wing, c. 1900, cast iron, wearing red hooded robe, gold boots, white beard and face, holds green tree in hand. 5" h.
0543: SANTA CLAUS STILL BANKEst. $300-$400
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CIRCUS ELEPHANT STILL BANK: Hubley, cast iron, very colorful depiction of seated elephant in clown's outfit with coin slot in head. 3 7/8" h.
0544: CIRCUS ELEPHANT STILL BANKEst. $150-$225
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KITTENS AT TEA PARTY MINIATURE: Germany, hand painted lead example, very amusing depiction of spring neck kittens seemingly nodding and chatting at tea time, each is well detailed and each holds object in hand, table holds cups and
0545: KITTENS AT TEA PARTY MINIATUREEst. $250-$400
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SANTA AT CHIMNEY MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams, Patented 1889. Place a coin in Santa’s hand, press the lever, and he tosses the coin into the chimney.
0546: SANTA AT CHIMNEY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $300-$400
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EAGLE & EAGLETS MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Charles M. Henn, Chicago, IL, Patented 1/23/1883, place a coin in the eagle's beak, press the lever and the eagletts rise from the nest, actually crying for food. As
0547: EAGLE & EAGLETS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $400-$600
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LEAP FROG MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Peter Adams, Patented 1890, insert a coin in the slot at top of stump and slide lever, one boy leap frogs over the other and his right hand strikes a second lever
0548: LEAP FROG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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EAGLE & EAGLETTS MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Charles M. Henn, Chicago, IL, Patented 1883, place a coin in the eagle's beak, press the lever and the eagletts rise from the nest, actually crying for food, as the
0549: EAGLE & EAGLETTS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $400-$600
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STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 11/16/1886. A very comical appearance is given to the face the lower jaw being balanced on pivots and easily kept in motion.
0550: STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK: Red, white and blue color, J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by C. C. Johnson, Patented 1873, after the cashier has received the coin, a slight touch causes the door to close, the coin is then deposited
0551: NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $400-$500
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JONAH AND THE WHALE MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Peter Adams, patented 7/15/1890. Place a coin on Jonah’s head and press the lever; the man tosses Jonah forward as if to throw him overboard and the whale opens
0552: JONAH AND THE WHALE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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