OCT 15 2010 MORPHY AUCTIONS FRIDAY SESSION 2010-10-15 Auction - 823 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
532: Tin Litho Ford Sunliner Friction Toy.596: Tin Space Patrol Super Cycle Friction Toy.29: Tin Litho Harley Davidson Motorcycle Friction Toy
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Denver, PA, United States
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OCT 15 2010 MORPHY AUCTIONS FRIDAY SESSION

Premier Auction anchored by 50-year doll collection, Jerry and Millie Maltzs advertising clocks, Michael OHearn toy collection part II

Immaculate dolls bought by mail order launched Chicago familys long-held collection

DENVER, Pa. The selection just keeps getting better in Dan Morphys Premier auctions, the next of which is slated for Oct. 15-16 and will feature the extraordinary Cristol/Glickman families doll collections, the advertising clocks of longtime collectors Jerry and Millie Maltz, and part II of the Michael OHearn antique and vintage toy collection. The 1,857-lot auction will appeal to those who seek ''fresh-to-market antiques with deep provenance,'' said Morphys founder and CEO, Dan Morphy. The opening session will feature an extensive lineup of toys, much of which is from the revered collection of retired California architect and Victorian home preservationist Michael OHearn. The grouping includes more than 100 Japanese windup toys, 400+ Japanese car lots, 75+ character toy lots and more than 75 examples of pressed steel. Among the toy highlights are a lithographed-tin friction Ford Sunliner with original box, estimate $4,000-$6,000; and many other 1950s-60s Japanese versions of Oldsmobiles, Plymouths, Buicks and other brands in near-mint condition with original boxes. The wide-ranging OHearn collection also includes a n

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Lot of 3: Tin Litho Animal Bat-Op Toys in O/B: Japanese. Working. Includes Bubble Blowing Lion, Elephant, and Bunny. Very little wear overall. Includes all original boxes with some creasing and tearing. Largest: 7 - 1/2" T. (Very Good -
0001: Lot of 3: Tin Litho Animal Bat-Op Toys in O/BEst. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Tin Character Wind-Up Toys in O/B: Japanese. Working. Includes one Marusan Mr. Lucky Bartender toy and one scarce Triksie the Magician Dog. When in operation, Magician Dog turns egg into a rooster while he barks. Includes both
0002: Lot of 2: Tin Character Wind-Up Toys in O/BEst. $250-$500
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Lot of 2: Tin Litho Pinocchio Bat-Op Toys in O/B: Japanese. Working. Includes one Pinocchio Xylophone Player and one Happy the Clown Puppet Show. Both with bright, colorful tin lithography. Includes both original boxes. Largest: 9 -3/4" T.
0003: Lot of 2: Tin Litho Pinocchio Bat-Op Toys in O/BEst. $250-$500
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Lot of 2: Tin Litho Character Battery-Op Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes one Busy Boss and one Knight with sword and shield. Some minor scratching and wear. Largest: 12" T. (Very Good - Excellent).
0006: Lot of 2: Tin Litho Character Battery-Op Toys.Est. $150-$350
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Lot of 2: Tin Litho Clown Battery-Op Toys in O/B: Japanese. Working. Includes one Chuckling Charlie and one Pierot Monkey Cycle. Includes both original boxes with great circus graphics. Largest: 13 - 1/4" T. (Excellent).
0007: Lot of 2: Tin Litho Clown Battery-Op Toys in O/BEst. $200-$400
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Lot of 4: Tin Litho Vehicle Battery-Op Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes one Police Handcar, one Boy driving Handcar with Greyhound dogs on side, and two Fire Department Chief Cars. Includes one original box for the Police Handcar. Largest: 9
0008: Lot of 4: Tin Litho Vehicle Battery-Op Toys.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Tin Litho Truck Battery-Op Toys in O/B: Japanese. Working. Includes one Popcorn Vendor and one Sheriff. Very little wear. Includes both original boxes. Largest: 9 - 1/2" L. (Excellent).
0012: Lot of 2: Tin Litho Truck Battery-Op Toys in O/BEst. $300-$600
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Lot of 3: Tin Vehicle Battery-Operated Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes one Nutty Mads Car, one Mr. Magoo, and one Construction vehicle. Largest: 10" L. (Very Good - Excellent).
0013: Lot of 3: Tin Vehicle Battery-Operated Toys.Est. $250-$500
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Lot of 3: Tin Automobile Battery-Operated Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes one Lucky Car, one Smoky Joe, and one Traveler Car. Very little wear overall. Includes two original boxes for the Lucky Car and the Smoky Joe. Largest: 9 - 1/4" L. (Near
0014: Lot of 3: Tin Automobile Battery-Operated Toys.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 5: Character Battery-Operated Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes two clowns, one monkey, one Bubble Blowing Boy, and one man on tricycle. Largest: 10" L. (Very Good).
0015: Lot of 5: Character Battery-Operated Toys.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Tin Litho Female Battery-Op Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes one Strutting My Fair Dancer toy and one Telephone Switchboard Operator toy. Very little wear overall. Includes one original box for the Dancer toy. Largest: 11" T.
0016: Lot of 2: Tin Litho Female Battery-Op Toys.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 3: Tin Litho Battery-Operated Toys in O/B: Japanese. Working. Includes one Hamburger Chef which was never assembled, one Electric Vibraphone, and one Marshal Wild Bill with remote control and original tin hat. Some litho loss to forehead of
0017: Lot of 3: Tin Litho Battery-Operated Toys in O/BEst. $300-$600
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Tin Litho Shutter Bug Battery-Op Toy.: Japanese. Working. Original rubber hands. Some minor scratching and one spot of litho loss to left elbow. 8 - 1/2" T. (Very Good).
0019: Tin Litho Shutter Bug Battery-Op Toy.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 3: Tin Litho Motorcycle Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes one wind-up small PD Military Motorcycle, one friction Police Cycle with armored shield and machine gun, and one friction Highway Police Department Cycle. Largest: 10" L.
0021: Lot of 3: Tin Litho Motorcycle Toys.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Tin Litho Cycle Friction Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes one Harley Davidson 3 Cylinder Motorcycle and one Bandai Vespa. Some scratching and minor wear. Largest: 9" L. (Very Good).
0022: Lot of 2: Tin Litho Cycle Friction Toys.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Tin Litho Motorcycle Friction Toys.: Japanese. Working. Includes one Ice Cream Cycle with bell in back and one Police Department Cycle with missing rear antenna. Some scratching and wear. Each: 6" L. (Very Good).
0023: Lot of 2: Tin Litho Motorcycle Friction Toys.Est. $250-$500