OCT 15 2010 MORPHY AUCTIONS FRIDAY SESSION 2010-10-15 Auction - 823 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 31
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 Vehicle Toys.: American. Working. Includes Cohn No. 34 Metal Fire Chief Car, Woodhaven Mechanical Brain Robot Bus, and Texaco Jet Fuel Truck. Very little wear overall. Includes all original boxes. Largest: 23" L.
0720: Lot of 3: Tin Litho Vehicle Toys.Est. $250-$500
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Lot of 2: Tin Marx Toys.: American. Working. Includes one Modern Kitchen play set and one battery-operated TV and Radio Station. Both toys appear to be mostly complete. Includes both original boxes. Largest: 28" L. (Very Good
0722: Lot of 2: Tin Marx Toys.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Tin Litho Truck Toys.: American. Includes one friction Lupor Garden Shop Truck and one wind-up Courtland Coast to Coast Transport Truck. Includes both original boxes. Largest: 12 - 1/2" L. (Excellent).
0723: Lot of 2: Tin Litho Truck Toys.Est. $300-$600
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Tin Marx Speedway Racer Car & Gas Island Toy.: American. Wind-up mechanism is working. Includes wind-up Speed Racer sedan and gas island with two pumps, one original gas globe, and original rubber hose with nozzle. Some scratching and wear.
0725: Tin Marx Speedway Racer Car & Gas Island Toy.Est. $250-$500
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Tin Marx Climbing Tractor Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. Original lithographed driver and rubber treads. Some minor wear to tractor. Includes partial original box with nice color graphics. 8 - 1/2" L. (Very Good).
0726: Tin Marx Climbing Tractor Wind-Up Toy.Est. $150-$250
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Tin Marx Transport Airplane Friction Toy.: American. Working. Four motor variation. Fuselage and wings are tin with plastic fins, engines, and props. Props spin while airplane is in motion. Nice lithography reads "Sky Cruiser" and
0727: Tin Marx Transport Airplane Friction Toy.Est. $250-$500
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Tin Litho Unique Art Dandy Jim Roof Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. When in operation, clown playing cymbals dances on roof. Nice lithographed circus scenes around base. Some scratching and wear to figure. 10" T. (Very Good - Excellent).
0728: Tin Litho Unique Art Dandy Jim Roof Wind-Up Toy.Est. $300-$600
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Tin Litho Wolverine Loop-A-Loop Ride Toy.: American. Original car and nice lithographed scenes of a carnival on both sides. Wind-up mechanism is missing. Includes original box marked "#30 Loop the Loop". 19" L. (Excellent).
0729: Tin Litho Wolverine Loop-A-Loop Ride Toy.Est. $150-$300
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Lot of 2: Tin Chein Amusement Ride Toys.: American. Working. Includes one Hercules Ferris Wheel, working but missing washer to hold wheel in place, and one Roller Coaster with one original car, working but elastic band needs adjustment. Some
0730: Lot of 2: Tin Chein Amusement Ride Toys.Est. $200-$400
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Tin Chein Roller Coaster Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. Last version made of this toy. Includes one green and one red car, both are original. Nice lithography of carnival scenes on base. Only minor wear to toy. Includes original box
0731: Tin Chein Roller Coaster Wind-Up Toy.Est. $200-$400
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Tin Chein Merry-Go-Round Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. Swan chariot version. Some wear to base. 8 - 3/4" T. (Very Good - Excellent).
0732: Tin Chein Merry-Go-Round Wind-Up Toy.Est. $250-$500
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Tin Chein Roller Coaster Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. Two cars includes one original yellow and one reproduction red. Nice lithography around sides of toy with just some scratching and fading to base. Includes original box with one
0733: Tin Chein Roller Coaster Wind-Up Toy.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Tin & Plastic Technofix Platform Toys.: German. Working. Includes one battery-operated Big Dipper Amusement Ride and one Construction Site. Both are complete with original boxes. Boxes with some creasing. Big Dipper: 20" L. (Very Good).
0734: Lot of 2: Tin & Plastic Technofix Platform Toys.Est. $200-$400
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Rare Tin & Plastic Autoscooter Battery-Op Toy.: French. Working. Includes three original scooters, one with missing pole. One "Autoscooter" headpiece is detached but present. Includes original box and individual scooter box for all three cars. 20
0735: Rare Tin & Plastic Autoscooter Battery-Op Toy.Est. $600-$900
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Marx Military Reconnaissance Set.: American. Set includes one pressed steel military jeep with plastic driver pulling a plastic US Army Howitzer gun. Includes original box with inserts and instruction manual. Box has some staining and
0736: Marx Military Reconnaissance Set.Est. $200-$400
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Tin Strauss Interstate Bus Wind-Up Toy.: German. Green color variation. Original tin litho driver. Marked "Interstate Bus" on sides. Some scratching and wear, especially to wheels. 10 - 1/2" L. (Very Good).
0737: Tin Strauss Interstate Bus Wind-Up Toy.Est. $250-$500
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Tin Marx Uncle Wiggly Whoopee Car Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. Marked "1935 Howard R. Garis". Nice color lithography. When in operation, Uncle Wiggly's head spins around. Minor wear throughout. 8" L. (Excellent).
0738: Tin Marx Uncle Wiggly Whoopee Car Wind-Up Toy.Est. $400-$800
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Tin Marx Red Cap Porter Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. Marked "Red Cap Porter" on chest. Holding lithographed suitcases in each hand. Splits to the metal in both wrists and some moderate scratching and litho loss throughout. 8" T.
0739: Tin Marx Red Cap Porter Wind-Up Toy.Est. $200-$400
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Tin Litho Marx Marcrest Livestock Truck Toy.: American. Tractor trailer truck with cows lithographed on both sides of rear and original opening tailgate. Marked "No. 303" on rear. Some box rubbing and wear to roof. Includes original box marked
0740: Tin Litho Marx Marcrest Livestock Truck Toy.Est. $200-$300
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Tin Litho Marx Super Hot Rod Car Friction Toy.: American. Working. With battery-operated light up engine. Original plastic driver and windshield. Marked "777" on trunk and "Hot Rod" on doors. Minor scratching and wear. Includes original box. 11"
0741: Tin Litho Marx Super Hot Rod Car Friction Toy.Est. $300-$600
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Tin Strauss Yellow Taxi Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. Lithographed driver. Marked "Ferdinand Strauss" on rear and "Yellow Taxi" on doors. Some overall scratching and wear, especially to roof. 7 - 1/2" L. (Very Good - Excellent).
0742: Tin Strauss Yellow Taxi Wind-Up Toy.Est. $400-$600
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Tin Marx Reversible Coupe Auto Wind-Up Toy.: American. Working. Scarcer blue color variation. Some minor scratching, especially to roof. Original rubber bumper pad on front. 16" L, (Very Good - Excellent).
0743: Tin Marx Reversible Coupe Auto Wind-Up Toy.Est. $400-$700