Schroeder Collection I - Friday, March 5th

Done

Vineland, NJ, United States

Auction Details

Schroeder Collection I - Friday, March 5th

Bertoia Auctions

Day 1 of 2 | Considered one of the greatest toy and bank collections in existence, this collection is the epitome of good taste and quality. The first day will offer American focussed items from near mint mechanical banks to cast iron toys. Bell toys and horse drawn will be sold as well as Schoenhut items, animated cap pistols, and early American tin and clockwork toys. Aficionados of fine pieces will find the Schroeder collection to be the perfect combination of elegance and condition.

Sort:

Lot Number: Lowest

View:

Buy Now Only

Sold

CLOWN ON GLOBE MECHANICAL BANK: 1. CLOWN ON GLOBE MECHANICAL BANK | A striking example of a popular J & E Stevens bank, spring driven motion with lever causes globe to rotate and clown to do handstand at end, there are minor paint

0001: CLOWN ON GLOBE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$7,000

Sold

CARNIVAL MECHANICAL BANK: 2. CARNIVAL MECHANICAL BANK | Fantasy piece with great casting effects done in the 1940's using Boy Scout camp figure, aluminum, only a dozen known, reportedly made by Leon Cameto in the 1930's.

0002: CARNIVAL MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$5,000

Sold

WHITE OWL TURNS HEAD MECHANICAL BANK: 3. WHITE OWL TURNS HEAD MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens, attractive white paint theme is most sought after variation, thick paint example has a paint chip to the left side of log, great paint accents

0003: WHITE OWL TURNS HEAD MECHANICAL BANKEst. $7,000-$10,000

Sold

OWL SLOT IN HEAD MECHANICAL BANK: 4. OWL SLOT IN HEAD MECHANICAL BANK | Kilgore Mfg., one of two coin slot variations, simple function as coin is inserted into head the owl's eyes blink in appreciation. Provenance: The Schroeder

0004: OWL SLOT IN HEAD MECHANICAL BANKEst. $700-$1,000

Sold

HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANK: 5. HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens, patriotic color scheme with thick paint, bank still retains the paper cashier note on wall behind monkey, monkey has his original arms which is

0005: HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,500

Sold

Z00 MECHANICAL BANK: 6. Z00 MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex, popular example has opening shutters with animals heads in windows, strong gold paint accents on roof shingles and colorfully decorated grass/base. Provenance:

0006: Z00 MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,500-$3,500

Sold

BOWING MAN IN CUPOLA MECHANICAL BANK: 7. BOWING MAN IN CUPOLA MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., an extremely rare bank with only a few examples known, this is the strongest paint example though there is a factory casting chip and small

0007: BOWING MAN IN CUPOLA MECHANICAL BANKEst. $30,000-$50,000

Sold

STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK: 8. STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANK | Desirable brown painted face version, a top condition example of a very popular and colorful J & E Stevens bank, coin deposits from mans hand into his purse when

0008: STUMP SPEAKER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $5,000-$7,500

Sold

PRESTO 5 CENT TO 25 CENT MECHANICAL BANK: 9. PRESTO 5 CENT TO 25 CENT MECHANICAL BANK | Believed to be the brightest and best known example of bank (of which few exist), instructions on black label are faded though partially legible, Mfg. by

0009: PRESTO 5 CENT TO 25 CENT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $25,000-$35,000

Sold

CHRONOMETER MECHANICAL BANK: 10. CHRONOMETER MECHANICAL BANK | A scarce and early bank of which the manufacturer is unknown, circa 1870s, one of a series of similar rare registering banks, two open windows (with paper dial

0010: CHRONOMETER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$6,000

Sold

AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE MECHANICAL BANK: 11. AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE MECHANICAL BANK | Embossed letter variation, a scarce example and amongst the best conditioned examples, made in Philadelphia, circa 1880's, painted in black overall,

0011: AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $15,000-$20,000

Sold

GIRL SKIPPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANK: 12. GIRL SKIPPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANK | J & E Stevens, interesting, attractive and quite involved, it is arguably the most coveted example for mechanical bank collectors, this bank is absolutely

0012: GIRL SKIPPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $70,000-$100,000

Sold

ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - BOY AND GIRL: 13. ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - BOY AND GIRL | Kyser & Rex, place coin in monkey's tray and turn side crank, he lowers tray for deposit and tips his hat while the boy and girl spin/dance. Provenance: The

0013: ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - BOY AND GIRLEst. $3,000-$5,000

Sold

GIRL IN VICTORIAN CHAIR MECHANICAL BANK: 14. GIRL IN VICTORIAN CHAIR MECHANICAL BANK | Mfg. Reed Toy Co., Massachusetts, inserting coin and sliding lever in back of the chair makes dog pivot forward as coin is deposited Provenance: The

0014: GIRL IN VICTORIAN CHAIR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,500-$4,500

Sold

PEG LEG BEGGAR MECHANICAL BANK: 15. PEG LEG BEGGAR MECHANICAL BANK | Above average condition for this Judd Co. bank, one legged man sits on crate with hat in hand, as coin drops into hat, beggar nods as if thanking depositor.

0015: PEG LEG BEGGAR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$3,000

Sold

BISMARK PIG MECHANICAL BANK: 16. BISMARK PIG MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., the design was purely influenced by Bismark's decision to prohibit exportation of pork to Germany, pressing the pig's tail allows figure to emerge

0016: BISMARK PIG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$6,000

Sold

BOY SCOUT CAMP MECHANICAL BANK: 17. BOY SCOUT CAMP MECHANICAL BANK | Absolutely striking J&E Stevens example, thick paint with strong highlights of gold, grey, and green grass, pressing lever causes boy scout to raise flag as coin

0017: BOY SCOUT CAMP MECHANICAL BANKEst. $8,000-$12,000

Sold

KILTIE BANK MECHANICAL BANK: 18. KILTIE BANK MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., Ltd., England, bright and shiny paint, with very few signs of wear from use. Provenance: The Schroeder Collection. | (Near Mint Condition) |

0018: KILTIE BANK MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$9,000

Sold

PARK MECHANICAL BANK PROTOTYPE: 19. PARK MECHANICAL BANK PROTOTYPE | A very unusual offering which could only come out of an old time collection like the Schroeder's! Speculatively this is a prototype bank - the building body is

0019: PARK MECHANICAL BANK PROTOTYPEEst. $2,000-$4,000

Sold

WOMAN SEWING MACHINE: 20. WOMAN SEWING MACHINE | Attributed to Sandt, though little is known about the German company, an absolutely exceptional casting, rear lever activates head and hand motions when turned and side of

0020: WOMAN SEWING MACHINEEst. $14,000-$20,000

Sold

GONG BELL RUNNING MONKEY BELL TOY: 21. GONG BELL RUNNING MONKEY BELL TOY | Clean condition for this cute toy, as toy is pulled along, rear axle bar causes monkey to spin side to side ringing bell. Provenance: The Schroeder Collection.

0021: GONG BELL RUNNING MONKEY BELL TOYEst. $1,000-$1,500

Sold

MONKEY ON TRICYCLE BELL TOY: 22. MONKEY ON TRICYCLE BELL TOY | J&E Stevens, wonderfully polychromed example has striking red outfit with detailed socks and hat, as toy is pulled, rear wheel has a bar clinker which rings bell.

0022: MONKEY ON TRICYCLE BELL TOYEst. $4,000-$6,000

Sold

WILKINS DOUBLE BICYCLE RIDERS TOY: 23. WILKINS DOUBLE BICYCLE RIDERS TOY | Extremely rare toy and a wonderful example of early American toy making, has the classic signature of star shaped spoke wheels, realistic pedaling motion is

0023: WILKINS DOUBLE BICYCLE RIDERS TOYEst. $2,500-$4,500

Sold

GONG BELL DAISY BELL TOY: 24. GONG BELL DAISY BELL TOY | Examples of the Daisy in this condition grade and with so much color are few and far between, the multiple colors add depth to the detailed embossing. Provenance: The

0024: GONG BELL DAISY BELL TOYEst. $1,200-$1,800

View:

Auction Details

Bertoia Auctions

Vineland, NJ, United States

4.8

711 Reviews

6,248 Followers

Bid Increments

PriceBid Increment

$0$10

$100$25

$500$50

$1,000$100

$2,000$250

$5,000$500

$10,000$1,000

$20,000$2,000

$50,000$5,000

$200,000$10,000

Preview

Preview available by appointment only. Please contact our office to schedule a private preview.

2141 DeMarco Drive

Vineland, NJ 08360

USA

Buyer's Premium

Terms & Conditions

BERTOIA AUCTIONS PREPARES ALL SHIPMENTS IN HOUSE & WILL SHIP AROUND THE WORLD 25% Buyers Premium applied to all items (cash & check). +3% applied for all PayPal or credit card payments. TERMS OF SALE 1.Bertoia Auctions has endeavored to accurately describe all items being sold, but all property herein offered for sale is strictly "as is" and it is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. No statement in this catalog, bill of sale, invoice, or elsewhere by any representative of or person in the employ of Bertoia Auctions shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or assumption of liability with respect to age, condition, size, quality, variety, importance, provenance, or historical relevance of any of these items. Any such statements are strictly matters of opinion. 2. The Auctioneer will be the final judge as to which bidder is the highest bidder. In the event of any dispute in this matter, the auctioneer shall at his discretion decide to reopen the bidding or not. 3. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the Auctioneer's "hammer." The purchaser shall assume full risk and responsibility of the lot purchased once title has passed. 4. IN PERSON BUYERS: The buyer shall be required to pay New Jersey Sales Tax (3.3125%) unless exemption is allowed under the laws regulating such tax. 6.625 NJ sales tax is applicable for all NJ residents who have their items shipped. 5. All Sales Are Final. 6. All accounts are to be settled by the end of the sale unless other arrangements have been made beforehand. An interest charge of 1.5% will be added to any payment received after 30 days from auction date. 7. Bertoia Auctions are not responsible for any typographical errors or omissions in this catalog or in the subsequent price key. Photographs in this catalog are of the actual objects being sold but exact condition of the objects offered takes precedence on the day of sale. 8. All live attendees are subject to a 23% buyer's premium (or if paid by check, money order, or cash, a discounted 20% buyer's premium will apply.) Definition of Gradings: Mint Out of Box Condition Near Mint 98% Plus Pristine 93% - 98% Excellent 90% - 93% Very Good 80% - 89% Good 70% - 79% Fair 69% or under

Shipping USA/International

BERTOIA AUCTIONS PREPARES ALL SHIPMENTS IN HOUSE & WILL SHIP AROUND THE WORLD. A handling charge of $7.50 per 15 minutes will be applied to all packages. Our standard domestic shipping is done with UPS, however upon request packages may also be sent with FedEx, USPS, etc.