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Vineland, NJ, United States
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The Dick Claus Collection I

An unprecedented auction of some of the world?s most important luxury toy craft is soon to come to New Jersey, and it will demonstrate an unparalleled willingness to share over thirty years of intense collecting by Richard ?Dick? Claus, with a global audience, and allow interest to spread into the fascinating world of antique toy collecting.
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THE "SINKING" BATTLESHIP: Walbert Mfg. Co., c.1914, tin plate ship painted in grey, all original, comes with wooden torpedo that strikes side of target and splits ship in half as if sinking from direct hit, the graphics on
0073: THE "SINKING" BATTLESHIPEst. $800-$1,000
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STAUDT RIVER BOAT: Germany, listed in the Moko catalog this 1928 example is painted in a striking green and white hull, color scheme canopy at bow, steps lead to upper cabin at stern, single mast and stack, double
0074: STAUDT RIVER BOATEst. $1,500-$2,000
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OROBR STEAMBOAT: Germany, c.1915, lithographed tin bright red hull, grey deck and canopy, gold finished railing, a nice depiction of early riverboat, bell on base rings as toy is pulled along floor, single stack at
0075: OROBR STEAMBOATEst. $1,500-$2,000
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FLEISHMANN PADDLE WHEELER: #74R Germany, catalog shows series ran from 1908-1930, hand painted tin, clockwork mechanism activated by key on side of hull, fully railed deck, upper cabin features two funnels, catwalk leads to
0076: FLEISHMANN PADDLE WHEELEREst. $2,000-$2,500
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E.F. LEFEVRE PADDLE WHEEL: France, c.1890's, beautiful color scheme, hull done in green and black, red accent striping, single black funnel with red trim, black paddle wheel covers add luxury touch, clockwork powered. 18" long.
0077: E.F. LEFEVRE PADDLE WHEELEst. $4,000-$4,500
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ROCK & GRANER PADDLE WHEEL "KAISER WILHELM": #2111 Germany, c.1875, steam powered example, very rare and important offering, painted in greens and accented in orange and maroon hull bands, feature bell at bow, figure head and bow spirit adds
0078: ROCK & GRANER PADDLE WHEEL "KAISER WILHELM"Est. $20,000-$25,000
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MARKLIN "PROVIDENCE" PADDLE WHEEL: #1071 Germany, c. 1900-1902, with sea captain at foredeck this majestic ship conjures the image of sheer luxury at sea, Marklin left no detail and used artistic appointments at cabin windows with
0079: MARKLIN "PROVIDENCE" PADDLE WHEELEst. $110,000-$130,000
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BING "O" GAUGE TROLLEY: Germany, lithographed tin, done in green and yellow roof, orange trim, strung clockwork mechanism, features reversing action. 8 1/4" long.
0080: BING "O" GAUGE TROLLEYEst. $600-$800
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D.P. CLARK TROLLEY WITH PEOPLE: Pat. 1897, this pressed steel Trolley was patented by Boyer, and considered the first toy powered by cast iron flywheel, introducing a wave of hill climbing toys, it is a colorfully painted hill
0081: D.P. CLARK TROLLEY WITH PEOPLEEst. $800-$1,000
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ISSMAYER TROLLEY BOXED SET: Germany, Includes: Trolley, Trailer, poles and track, clockwork driven set, early complete set lithographed tin and done in yellow with extensive graphics, features cast poles painted in red and
0082: ISSMAYER TROLLEY BOXED SETEst. $8,000-$12,000
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RICHTER TROLLEY: Germany, lithographed tin, clockwork driven, includes pole and motorman, extensive graphics depicting people at windows, open end platforms, canopy front, very colorful. 6 1/2" long.
0083: RICHTER TROLLEYEst. $500-$600
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RICHTER HORSE DRAWN TROLLEY: Germany, lithographed tin, graphic images of passengers at windows, food advertisements appear on sides of railed upper deck, spoke wheels, drawn by team of grey horses. 12" long.
0084: RICHTER HORSE DRAWN TROLLEYEst. $1,500-$2,000
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OROBR TROLLEY WITH BOX: Germany, lithographed tin, done in red and blue colors, clockwork driven, pole on roof enclosed platform each end. 8 1/2" long.
0085: OROBR TROLLEY WITH BOXEst. $800-$900
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GEPPERT & KELCH TROLLEY: Germany, lithographed tin, early example has spoke wheels, red clerestory, clockwork powered sides read "TRAMWAY CO.," enclosed platforms on ends. 6 3/4" long.
0086: GEPPERT & KELCH TROLLEYEst. $600-$800
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OROBR HORSE DRAWN TROLLEY: #118 Germany, lithographed tin, features upper deck seating, stains at rear, seated driver, key wind on side, drawn by grey and brown horse. 8 3/4" long.
0087: OROBR HORSE DRAWN TROLLEYEst. $700-$900
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FISHCER LAUNCH PENNY TOY: Germany, very early example, railed deck with center mounted mast, stays on side allow support, hull done in red, white, and blue. 4 1/4" long.
0088: FISHCER LAUNCH PENNY TOYEst. $250-$300
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DISTLER SPEED BOAT PENNY TOY: Germany, key wind powered, sleek lithographed tin examples, seated pilot, No. 20 flag at bow, steering wheel, spoke wheels, well embossed deck. 4 3/4" long.
0089: DISTLER SPEED BOAT PENNY TOYEst. $200-$250
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FISCHER LAUNCH PENNY TOY: Germany, lithographed tin, done in blue and white colors, striped simulated canopy cover, seated pilot, seldom seen example. 7" long.
0090: FISCHER LAUNCH PENNY TOYEst. $500-$600
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FISCHER GUNBOAT PENNY TOY: Germany, lithographed tin, long example with nice color scheme, guns appear at bow and stern, cabin complete with two lifeboats, spoke wheels. 9 1/2" long.
0091: FISCHER GUNBOAT PENNY TOYEst. $200-$250
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LOT OF TWO NAUTICAL VALENTINE CARDS: Germany, both very ornate and colorful, features children waving from ship and tall liner in red, both have crepe paper fold out interiors for a true 3-D appearance. 10 1/2" -12" long.
0092: LOT OF TWO NAUTICAL VALENTINE CARDSEst. $300-$400
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FISCHER BATTLESHIP PENNY TOY: Germany, lithographed tin, done in blue colors, three funnel ship, extensive graphics, fly wheel version. 4" long.
0093: FISCHER BATTLESHIP PENNY TOYEst. $200-$250
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OCEAN LINER PENNY TOY: Presumed German origin, colorful lithography, well detailed liner graphics overall, three funnel example. 4 1/2" long.
0094: OCEAN LINER PENNY TOYEst. $125-$150
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ARNOLD ROWER TOY: #2030 Germany, hand painted tin open row boat with seated rower, bright white and blue colors, long oars in hand allows a seemingly powerful stroke when clockwork is activated. 8" long.
0095: ARNOLD ROWER TOYEst. $500-$700
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CLOCKWORK ROW BOAT: Germany, lithographed tin, unknown maker, rocking boat done in green, yellow deck, seated rower with oars in hand, flag at stern. 6" long.
0096: CLOCKWORK ROW BOATEst. $600-$700
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