In May we Play - May 8, 2015 2015-05-08 Auction - 671 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 8
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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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BOXED CHARLIE MCCARTHY AND MORTIMER SNERD COUPE: Louis Marx, 1939 copyright, Edgar Bergen, lithographed tin wind-up auto features both characters with spinning heads and car able to reverse direction when striking wall, very colorful with great
0169: BOXED CHARLIE MCCARTHY AND MORTIMER SNERD COUPEEst. $2,000-$2,500
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MARX BLONDIE'S JALOPY IN ORIGINAL BOX: Copyright dated 1930, 1934, 1935 King Features Syndicate, lithographed tin wind-up toy, large scale car able to run forward and reverse until hitting a wall which changes its direction; two spinning
0170: MARX BLONDIE'S JALOPY IN ORIGINAL BOXEst. $2,000-$2,500
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BOXED DAGWOOD AEROPLANE: Louis Marx & Co., copyright 1930, 1934, 1935 King Features Syndicate, lithographed tin, depicts Dagwood as pilot, colorful graphic images of characters, wings read "Dagwood's Solo Flight," clockwork
0171: BOXED DAGWOOD AEROPLANEEst. $750-$1,000
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MARX FUNNY FACE: Boxed example, lithographed tin, tall Harold Lloyd figure depicted with cane in hand, eyes move and body wobbles when clockwork is activated. 10 1/2" l.
0172: MARX FUNNY FACEEst. $400-$600
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DAGWOOD THE DRIVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX: Louis Marx, copyright 1930-1935 King Features Syndicate, very colorful lithographed tin open auto with head of Dagwood wearing red wood hat, great graphics overall, box same graphic quality in
0173: DAGWOOD THE DRIVER WITH ORIGINAL BOXEst. $1,000-$1,200
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POPEYE ECCENTRIC AIRPLANE WITH ORIGINAL BOX: Louis Marx, lithographed tin, well detailed toy airplane, features Popeye in cockpit, nickel prop, graphics on wings, clockwork driven action, box marked "Eccentric Airplane" and wings marked "Popeye
0174: POPEYE ECCENTRIC AIRPLANE WITH ORIGINAL BOXEst. $800-$1,000
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BOXED ROLLOVER PLUTO: Louis Marx, lithographed tin, depicts Pluto sniffing for evidence, keywind activates rear bar for rollover action. 8" l.
0175: BOXED ROLLOVER PLUTOEst. $250-$350
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POPEYE CARRYING PARROT CAGES AND BOX: Chein, lithographed tin depiction of Popeye walking with two parrot cages, clockwork mechanism activates walking motion, with original box. 8 1/2" h.
0176: POPEYE CARRYING PARROT CAGES AND BOXEst. $350-$400
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TURTLE NECK BICYCLIST STRING TOY: A. C. Gilbert, lithographed tin, familiar whimsical die-cut of bicyclist with exaggerated neck, able to traverse along string, weight at center, a great example. 8 1/4" l.
0177: TURTLE NECK BICYCLIST STRING TOYEst. $150-$250
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SNOWFLAKE AND SWIPES: Nifty, copr. Oscar Hitt, desirable lithographed tin platform toy, articulated action when pulled along floor, very amusing depiction. 7 1/2" l.
0178: SNOWFLAKE AND SWIPESEst. $800-$1,000
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FELIX CHASING MICE PULL TOY: Nifty, copy. Patented. Sullivan very desirable example done in lithographed tin, depicts Felix running after two mice on disc wheeled platform, amusing and colorful. 7 1/4" l.
0179: FELIX CHASING MICE PULL TOYEst. $800-$1,000
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SUPERMAN "ROLLOVER PLANE": Marx Toys, lithographed tin, interesting toy, depicting Superman able to roll airplane in circles as clockwork is activated. 6" l.
0180: SUPERMAN "ROLLOVER PLANE"Est. $350-$450
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BATMAN CAR WITH BOX: Japan, Yanoman, very rare boxed example, 1960's lithographed tin friction auto, done in colorful body pattern, features peering Batman at wheel with movable arms, hood screen depicts Robin in action
0181: BATMAN CAR WITH BOXEst. $4,000-$5,000
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MARS KING ROBOT: SH (Horikawa), Japan, lithographed tin, battery operated toy robot, features screen at chest, one side of tracks broken but present. 9 1/2" h.
0182: MARS KING ROBOTEst. $300-$400
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FELIX THE CAT SPARKLER: copr. Pat Sullivan, made by Chein, lithographed tin, done in black and white highlights, referred to as the long ears variation, strong action. 5" h.
0183: FELIX THE CAT SPARKLEREst. $250-$350
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SMITTY SCOOTER: Louis Marx, licensed by famous Artist Synd., circa 1925, lithographed tin, depicts the young comic strip office boy on his scooter, well detailed, keywind operated, figure is actually removable. 8" h.
0184: SMITTY SCOOTEREst. $800-$1,000
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BONZO SCOOTER PULL TOY: Chein's unauthorized version of Bonzo, lithographed tin, green platform, multi-colored outfit, articulated wheels, wear to litho, pull toy variation uses same platform as wind-up but wheels are
0185: BONZO SCOOTER PULL TOYEst. $300-$500
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MAGGIE AND JIGGS FIGHTING SQUEEZE TOY: Germany, hand held tin lithographed toy: squeezing band allows figures to come together and appear to fight, an unlicensed variation. 7 3/4" h.
0186: MAGGIE AND JIGGS FIGHTING SQUEEZE TOYEst. $350-$450
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AMOS 'N ANDY FRESH AIR TAXI CAB: Louis Marx, boxed example, lithographed tin toy depicts famous pair and dog seated in colorful and zany auto. 8" l.
0187: AMOS 'N ANDY FRESH AIR TAXI CABEst. $300-$500
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LI'L ABNER DOG PATCH BAND WITH BOX: Unique Art, lithographed tin, a classical mechanical comic band toy features four Dogpatch members playing in the band, colorful and amusing action. 9" w.
0188: LI'L ABNER DOG PATCH BAND WITH BOXEst. $400-$500
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CHARLIE MCCARTHY BENZINE MOBILE: Louis Marx, boxed example, lithographed tin, features Charlie seated in open black and white auto, clockwork mechanism, car marked "Charlie McCarthy," Marx symbol and "Pat. Pending Made in the USA."
0189: CHARLIE MCCARTHY BENZINE MOBILEEst. $300-$400
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TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WITH BOX: Nifty, lithographed tin, classic depiction of Fontaine Fox's cartoon character in erratic moving trolley with clockwork action, great example. 7" h.
0190: TOONERVILLE TROLLEY WITH BOXEst. $1,000-$1,200
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CAPTAIN RAY-O-VAC TOY FLASHLIGHT: Lithographed tin with colorful decal, comes with original box and Adventure and Game Book.
0191: CAPTAIN RAY-O-VAC TOY FLASHLIGHTEst. $200-$250
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SPACE PATROL TOY: Japan, King, desirable lithographed tin example, battery operated multi-actions includes: forward motion, rear illuminating screen and back and forth motions to astronaut, well detailed styling,
0192: SPACE PATROL TOYEst. $1,000-$1,200
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