![MICKEY AND MINNIE MOUSE RIDING MOTORCYCLE: Tipp & Co., Germany, c. 1930's, lithographed tin, a visually stunning toy, as famed comic pair is depicted astride a motorcycle with working clockwork mechanism; long considered the most sought after](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/44988/20111166_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1378822753)
Bertoia Auctions
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The most recognized name in the antique toy and bank auctions venue today is without question, Bertoia Auctions of Vineland, NJ. No other auction house has sold more toys in a span of twenty-plus auctioning years, and the numerous world record prices established at Bertoia�s is a signature trademark to a very distinguished campaign of auctioning expertise.
Their prominent place in auctioning history began when their late founder, Bill Bertoia, single-handly combined both world-class expertise and visions of auctioning innovations, and created what is now the standards for the entire auction world. Today, wife Jeanne Bertoia and brother Rich Bertoia, share in his vision of bringing the best of toys to the best of collectors, and conduct high profile auctions from the South Jersey auction house� �The house that Bill built� as they fondly say. Jeanne and Rich�s expertise in handling the finest and rarest in toys, banks, and doorstops continues to write new chapters in the auctioning world, and it became an exceedingly proud announcement when Michael Bertoia, Bill & Jeanne�s son, joined the auction house in 2007 after finishing college. While the business is truly family run, the advisors and collector loyalists that supports this firm keeps Bertoia Auctions at the fore-front of today�s market.
The World Record for an antique cast iron mechanical bank was established by Bertoia Auctions when the �Old Woman in the Shoe� with Provenance from the Stan Sax Collection, sold for $426,000, demonstrating the position held by Bertoia�s for nearly two decades now. The auction house specializes in large collections to single quality items and relies in one of the best marketing, advertising, and personalized contact strategies recognized around the auction globe.
Upcoming Auctions from Bertoia Auctions
![BASICS | September 2024 preview](https://images.liveauctioneers.com/previews/prod/27/41009.jpg)
BASICS | September 2024
Cast Iron, Pressed Steel, Trains
Starts Sep 13, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Bidder Reviews for Bertoia Auctions (653)
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8 Latest Top ReviewsSee All
DeborahManchester, PA
May 19, 2024
Excellent Auction House
Smooth Transition from start to item delivery. Trustworthy and I would recommend purchasing from them for amazing treasures. Very impressed with their packaging and shipping. Absolutely the best.
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GaryHesperia, CA
Apr 28, 2024
Consistently good deals
One of the few auction houses were I haven't been taken. Great toys they are the best out there that I know of.
![COR COR CHRYSLER AIRFLOW](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/205496/104297922_1_x.jpg?height=94&quality=70&version=1)
PhilippeMiami, FL
Feb 08, 2024
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randy.Taylorsville, UT
Feb 02, 2024
BERTOIA! Always great
I always look forward to their auctions. Great items and safe, fast shipping = THANKS!
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NancyStrasburg, VA
Jan 11, 2024
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ChristinaRed Creek, NY
Dec 22, 2023
professional auction house!!
Photos and descriptions were very accurate and complete. Items packed very well. Quick communication and shipping after the auction. I would love to do business with Bertoia again!
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Past Auctions from Bertoia Auctions
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See All![MICKEY AND MINNIE MOUSE RIDING MOTORCYCLE: Tipp & Co., Germany, c. 1930's, lithographed tin, a visually stunning toy, as famed comic pair is depicted astride a motorcycle with working clockwork mechanism; long considered the most sought after](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/44988/20111166_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1378822753)
![LEHMANN ''QUEX'' MOTORCYCLE: Germany, a very rare example with driver sporting a German insignia armband, cycle done in green lithographed tin, clockwork driven, this is certainly the rarest in the Lehmann cycle series, condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/18330/6198142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70)
![DISTLER SPORT RACER: Germany, 1930's, lithographed tin, design is based on an Auto-Union racer by Bernd Rosemeyer, lithographed tin, seated driver, clockwork driven, nice detail to rivet graphics on body. 13 1/2" l.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/21068/7180812_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70)
![LIONEL NO. 84 BOXED RACING AUTOMOBILE SET: Features orange No. 9 and red No. 8 electric powered racers with composition drivers, includes metal track, fine condition is very unusual to find in this set, very clean autos. Autos 8" l.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/24359/8786745_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70)
![CARETTE GAUGE 'I' TRAIN STATION: Germany, c. 1907, hand painted, extensive embossed façade stamping, very ornate & perfect scale, depicts parallel ticket station in two-story housing, sharing ribbed canopy with central clock; nicely](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/32017/12762693_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1346544139)
![LIONEL PASSENGER SET: Standard gauge includes #51 Locomotive and 6T tender, together with #19 combine, #18 pullman and #190 observation, all in matching green bodies. Locomotive 12" l.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/79711/41494707_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1444075211)
![ASTER BIG BOY LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER: 373. ASTER BIG BOY LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER | Loco & tender 49" l. | Like new condition. | $2,500 - $5,000](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/145847/73707435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1562893911)
!["LE BUFFET MAGIQUE" MUSICAL AUTOMATON: 254. "LE BUFFET MAGIQUE" MUSICAL AUTOMATON | Elaborate unconventional automaton of a boy with mache head seated on the mid level shelf of a wooden kitchen cabinet, holding a mache "piece of bread" in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/135802/68926995_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1549073131)
![IZANNAH WALKER: 486. IZANNAH WALKER | Desirable 1860's era molded and painted cloth head shoulder, lower arms and legs with cloth body, wearing period clothing and shoes, blacklight shows some old repaint on mouth, a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/140503/71201682_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1555699565)
![NOMURA PONTOON PLANE GEE BEE: 102. NOMURA PONTOON PLANE GEE BEE | 7.5" wingspan. Pontoons 6.5" l.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/133455/67789017_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1545419386)
![LIONEL PREWAR BRASS #54 LOCOMOTIVE: Standard gauge 0-4-4-0 electric 42" body, brass engine, red vents, bells at plate top.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/69923/35887635_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1427931739)
![MARTIN TYPE SIJIM BOY ON CHAIR: 71. MARTIN TYPE SIJIM BOY ON CHAIR | 6" h. | Original head has heavy varnish to stabilize paint, otherwise appears to be in All Original Condition. | $700 - $1,400](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/138388/70183533_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1552707233)
![FLEISCHMANN PADDLEWHEEL BOAT: 654. FLEISCHMANN PADDLEWHEEL BOAT | Clockwork two-stack paddle wheeler with mechanisms key hole located just above plimsoll line on starboard side, long sleek ship sporting red and green striping, two](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/135801/68928615_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1549072912)
![MASCOT STILL BANK: Hubley, Lancaster PA, cast iron, circa 1915 Scarce and desirable bank, features young baseball player standing atop a baseball, painted in gold overall with red stockings and cap, debossed American Le](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/76842/40143894_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1440190859)
![LEHMANN MAN-DA-RIN WITH BOX: Germany, well detailed tin toy, depicts two coolies carrying sedan chair with seated Chinese Mandarin, very ingenious toy design and concept, clockwork driven. 7 1/4" l.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/39254/16837868_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1365014037)
![CIJ P2 ALPHA ROMEO: France, c. 1937, this may be the most popular of French toy racers and likely the best one made, this is a red version of the classic Alpha Romeo, it was painted in several colors, each with fine appo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/26047/9675457_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1314627670)
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