In May we Play - May 8, 2015 2015-05-08 Auction - 671 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 28
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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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WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANK: J & E Stevens Co., designed by Russell Frisbee, Patented 1896. Place a coin in the proper position on the barrel of the rifle. Press the right foot and the rifle shoots the apple from the boy’s
0649: WILLIAM TELL MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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ARTILLERY (CONFEDERATE) MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Charles Germany. Shepard & Peter Adams, Patent No. D-21,594 on 5/31/1982. The coin is placed in the cannon and hammer is then pushed back, as the right arm moves into
0650: ARTILLERY (CONFEDERATE) MECHANICAL BANKEst. $400-$600
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DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK: Judd Mfg. Co., circa 1870's, turn handle, the dog goes in and deposits penny, coming out of the other door for more.
0651: DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, Patented 1869, red and grey, when pulling knob, a door opens at the top of this bank, a cashier figure appears to receive the deposit, when this is
0652: HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $250-$300
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JONAH & 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
0653: JONAH & THE WHALE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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SQUIRREL AND TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK: Mechanical Novelty Works, designed by Robert E. Turnbull, Patented 1881. Place a coin in the squirrel’s forepaws, touch the spring & the squirrel bounds forward and throws the coin into the bank.
0654: SQUIRREL AND TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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LION HUNTER MECHANICAL BANK: J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, patented 8/22/1911. Place a coin in position in the barrel of the rifle. When the lever is pressed the hunter takes aim and fires. The coin strikes
0655: LION HUNTER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$5,000
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MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex Co., designed by Alfred C. Rex, patented 10/21/1884. Place a coin in the slot on the mammy's apron and press the lever, the mammy lowers the spoon as if feeding the baby, her head lowers,
0656: MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,500-$4,500
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FIVE HOLE HOLD THE FORT MECHANICAL BANK: Unknown Manufacturer, Patent Issued to Samuel Clark, Brooklyn, New York - November 20, 1877 Place a coin in front of the target, load the cannon with a ball-bearing, pull the trigger, the coin is
0657: FIVE HOLE HOLD THE FORT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,500-$2,000
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RECORDING MECHANICAL BANK: The National Recording Bank, Patented 1891, nickel cast iron, embossed front panel depicts bank building facade, registering window at front.
0658: RECORDING MECHANICAL BANKEst. $300-$500
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ATLAS MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. unknown, circa 1890's, slide the lever to the left, exposing coin slot, insert coin, release lever and the globe spins counter-clockwise for several revolutions, well executed and made of cast
0659: ATLAS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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MOSQUE MECHANICAL BANK: Judd Mfg. Co., circa 1875, place a coin on the gorilla's tray and rotate the crank clockwise, he moves counter clockwise into the back of the cupola and return, leaving the coin in the building.
0660: MOSQUE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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PIG IN HIGH CHAIR MECHANICAL BANK: J & E Stevens Co., designed by Peter Adams, Patented 1897. Place a coin on the tray and press the lever. The pig catches it in his mouth, moves his tongue & then swallows it.
0661: PIG IN HIGH CHAIR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $400-$600
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DARKTOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANK: J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 1/17/1888. Place a coin in the hand of the pitcher, press the lever, and the coin is swiftly pitched. As the batter misses, it is safely
0662: DARKTOWN BATTERY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,500-$2,000
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DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK: H. L. Judd Mfg. Co., circa 1870's, turn the handle, the dog goes in and deposits penny, coming out of the other door for more.
0663: DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $300-$500
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PELICAN AND MAMMY MECHANICAL BANK: J.E. Stevens example. This fairly scarce bank is in the shape of a full-figured pelican standing on a beach. When coin is pressed into slot on top of pelican’s head, his mouth opens and surprises
0664: PELICAN AND MAMMY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK: John Harper & Co. Ltd., Patented 1897, place a coin in the dogs mouth and press the lever; he jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin in the barrel.
0665: HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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CREEDMOOR MECHANICAL BANK: Grey pants, J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, Philadelphia, Penn., patented 1/6/1877. Place the coin in proper position on the barrel of the rifle, by pressing the right foot, it is
0666: CREEDMOOR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $300-$400
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PIANO MECHANICAL BANK: E.M Roche Novelty Co., NJ. Nickel finish, cast iron bank, fine details to casting, keys and foot pedals intact.
0667: PIANO MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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AUTOMATIC COIN SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANK: Cast iron, circa. 1890's, manufacturer unknown. Drop a coin in the slot and the wheel will rotate one notch to the next fortune.
0668: AUTOMATIC COIN SAVINGS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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BOY AND BULL DOG MECHANICAL BANK: H. L. Judd Mfg. Co., Wallingford, Connecticut, circa 1870, insert a coin in slot, pulling lever causes the boy to lean forward as if to push the coin into the bank with his outstretched hand. The dog
0669: BOY AND BULL DOG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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BISMARK PIG MECHANICAL BANK: Made by the J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, Connecticut, circa 1883, designed by Charles A. Bailey, to operate the bank, press the Bismark figure into the pig's back and lock it in place. Now, rest a
0670: BISMARK PIG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$750
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LOT OF THREE BANKS: Cast iron grouping includes: Owl Turns Head and Halls Excelsior mechanical bank, together with modern Bull with long horns still bank.
0671: LOT OF THREE BANKSEst. $150-$250
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