Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-25 Auction - 375 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 8
Donal Markey Collection
351: "DR. DANIEL'S VETERINARY MEDICINES" CABINET
185: LION HUNTER MECHANICAL BANK
47: STATE BANK (PAINTED)
Done
Vineland, NJ, United States
Auction Details

Donal Markey Collection

Known as one of America's foremost experts in toy antiquities, Donal's discriminating eye for the rare, the beautiful, and the unusual will be represented in a most unprecedented two-day sales event. Still and Mechanical Banks, Early Clockwork Toys, Advertising and Trade Signs, Hand-painted Furniture, Folk Art and many more sensational Early American­ items will offer surprises for even the most advanced collectors, and this, we call, a true legacy.
SOLD
NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK: Red, blue & yellow version, J & E Stevens Co., designed by C.C. Johnson, patented 10/28/1873. After the cashier has received the coin, a slight touch causes the door to close, when the coin is
Est.
$5,000
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$6,000
SOLD
MAGIC MECHANICAL BANK: Green color, J & E Stevens Co., designed by Henry W. Prouty, patented 3/7/1886. After the door is opened, which brings the cashier to the front, a slight touch on a knob at the side causes him to
Est.
$8,000
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$10,000
SOLD
ELEPHANT HOWDAH, PULL TALL MECHANICAL BANK (GREY): Hubley Mfg. Co., circa 1930. Place a coin in the end of the elephant's trunk. Pull his tail and the trunk swings over his head and deposits the coin in the front of the howdah. To reset, move
Est.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
IVES HANSOM CAB: c. 1890's, cast iron, well cast open front coach with typical rear mount seated driver, painted in black with gold trim on circular side windows, features original Ives Mfg. tag on side, drawn by
Est.
$1,500
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$2,000
SOLD
IVES CUTTER SLEIGH WITH WALKING HORSE: Cataloged in the 1890's, this extremely rare toy is truly a masterpiece in cast iron detail and there are very few known. The delicate detail to the running boards with figural ends is stunning;
Est.
$30,000
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$40,000
SOLD
IVES CART WITH WALKING MULE: Late 1890's, cast iron, japanned finish, classic toy with open bed hay cart, large oversized spoke wheels and drawn by donkey with articulated legs. 12" l.
Est.
$2,500
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$3,000
SOLD
IVES MULE DRAWN COAL WAGON: Cast iron, an early work wagon painted in blue, red spoke wheels, drawn by brown mule trimmed extensively in silver and red, embossed "COAL," on sides trimmed in red. 13 1/2" l.
Est.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
WILKENS GIG WITH DRIVER: A stunning cast iron example, open black cart, red spoke wheels, seated driver, drawn by solo white horse, condition makes this the finest known, still retains varnish which has crazed over years.
Est.
$4,000
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$5,000
SOLD
LILLIPUT MECHANICAL BANK: Green color, J & E Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, patented 4/24/1877. The coin laid upon the plate is carried around by the cashier and placed in the bank. The figure then returns to
Est.
$3,000
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$4,000
SOLD
GEM REGISTERING MECHANICAL BANK: Judd Mfg. Co., circa. 1870's. Place coin on the little dog's tray; lifting his tail causes him to slide forward and deposit coin into house. To reset, slide dog back to his original position.
Est.
$1,500
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$2,000
SOLD
SNAP-IT SEMI-MECHANICAL BANK: H.L. Judd Co., Wallingford, CT, circa. 1885. Open door and place coin on shelf, release door and it slams shut causing coin to disappear into the house. 4" h.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
WHITE EAGLE & EAGLETS MECHANICAL BANK: J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles M. Henn, Chicago, IL, patented 1/23/1883. Place a coin in the eagle's beak, press the lever and the eaglets rise from the nest, actually crying for food. As
Est.
$5,000
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$6,000
SOLD
HUBLEY ELEPHANT MECHANICAL BANK: White version, appears to be found as old store stock.
Est.
$800
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$1,000
SOLD
GLOBE SAVINGS FUND MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex, c. 1889, incredible example, in addition to the already extensive casting effect, the building bank is very colorfully highlighted in red and gold with blue paper insert at drawer,
Est.
$7,000
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$9,000
SOLD
MONKEY MECHANICAL BANK WITH PARTIAL BOX: Hubley Mfg. Co. circa. 1925. Place a coin in the monkey's mouth and press the lever, he jumps and deposits the coin into the organ. To reset, move the monkey to his original position.
Est.
$2,000
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$2,500
SOLD
SPISE A MULE BENCH MECHANICAL BANK w/ PARTIAL BOX: Orange shirt, J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowne, patented 4/27/1897. When the mule and boy are brought into position, a slight touch on the knob at the base causes the mule to turn
Est.
$5,000
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$7,000
SOLD
LION HUNTER MECHANICAL BANK: J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, patented 8/22/1911. Place a coin in position in the barrel of the rifle. When the lever is pressed the hunter takes aim and fires. The coin
Est.
$16,000
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$18,000
SOLD
TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK: Blue base, Hubley Mfg. Co., circa 1906. Place a coin in the dog's mouth and press the lever, he jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin into the barrel. To reset, move the dog to his original
Est.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
LION AND MONKEYS MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex Co., designed by Louis Kyser & Alfred C. Rex, patented 7/17/1883. "Single Peanut" variety, 8.5" tall. Place a coin in the monkey's hand, and touch a spring at the root of the tree.
Est.
$8,000
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$10,000
SOLD
LOT OF TWO STILL BANKS: Includes Gem bank and Deposit Safe bank in nickel finish. 3 1/2" to 4 1/8" h.
Est.
$300
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$400
SOLD
LOT OF TREASURE CHEST BANKS: Grouping includes Capt. Mystery bank in tin, cast iron Treasure Chest still, and Pirate Chest Mystery bank in tin with box. 2 3/4" to 4" l.
Est.
$125
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$150
SOLD
TIN RAZOR CANS: Lithographed tin, used for disposing of old blades, each in varied advertising graphics. 2 1/2" to 4 1/2" h.
Est.
$125
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$150
SOLD
THE COPPER MINE STILL BANK WITH BOX: Girard, lithographed tin, great graphic images of children saving money, includes partial box. 5 1/4" dia.
Est.
$250
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$300