Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-25 Auction - 375 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 16
351: "DR. DANIEL'S VETERINARY MEDICINES" CABINET185: LION HUNTER MECHANICAL BANK47: STATE BANK (PAINTED)
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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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.
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FOLK ART SHAVING MOTIF MIRROR: Early hand carved barber shop table top mirror, depicts shaving mug, scissors, comb and razor, easel back for standing. 7 5/8" h.
0361: FOLK ART SHAVING MOTIF MIRROREst. $500-$600
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"REVERSE GLASS COCO CREAM" SIGN: Barbershop sign for Chalfants Cream for the hair product, very colorful, wood frame. 9 3/4" to 13 3/4".
0362: "REVERSE GLASS COCO CREAM" SIGNEst. $225-$275
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HAND PAINTED WALL HANGING: Dated 1904 on reverse side, given as birthday gift, features oriental figures with limerick lettered on front. 7" h x 27" w.
0363: HAND PAINTED WALL HANGINGEst. $200-$250
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"DO NOT USE THIS EXIT" SIGN: Signed HAMITER 5-42 in corner, bright gold lettering with red border and rich dark varnish background, very clean sign. 11" x 24".
0364: "DO NOT USE THIS EXIT" SIGNEst. $150-$250
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"NO ADMITTANCE UPSTAIRS" SIGN: Wood sign painted in white background with black lettering and border, c. 1930's. 8" x 18".
0365: "NO ADMITTANCE UPSTAIRS" SIGNEst. $150-$200
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"LADIES REST ROOMS" SIGN: Canvas over wood, hand painted red letters, shadowed in yellow, white background, probably from the 1950's. 7 1/2" x 27 3/4".
0366: "LADIES REST ROOMS" SIGNEst. $125-$150
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"DEPOSITING OF RUBBISH PROHIBITED" SIGN: C. 1900, hand painted tin sign, interesting notice sign, reads "Depositing of Rubbish in this Field or Farm is Strictly Prohibited," a hand crafted notice by owners. 11" x 23".
0367: "DEPOSITING OF RUBBISH PROHIBITED" SIGNEst. $200-$250
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"NO PARKING" SIGN: Wood and hand painted, white background, black lettering, black stripe border. 11" x 17".
0368: "NO PARKING" SIGNEst. $125-$150
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"RED CROSS OFFICER" SIGN: Wood sign painted in mustard color, lettered in black, reads "American Red Cross Recreational Officer." 8" x 18".
0369: "RED CROSS OFFICER" SIGNEst. $200-$225
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LOT OF TWO "NO SMOKING" SIGNS: Both done in wood, includes well made black sign with gold lettering, red highlights, and small hand stenciled double sided wall hanging sign in white and red. 11" to 32" l.
0370: LOT OF TWO "NO SMOKING" SIGNSEst. $125-$150
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"FOR RENT" SIGN: C. 1940's, wood sign painted in grey, black framed, red and black lettering, extensive ad announcing apartment furnished, hot water and heat. 12" x 37 3/4".
0371: "FOR RENT" SIGNEst. $200-$250
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"BENNETT OVERALL AND SHIRTS" SIGN: C. 1880's, multi colored wood sign, framed in red, green background, yellow lettering, shadowed in two colors, extensive wording, rear marked "Elmira Sign Works." 25" l.
0372: "BENNETT OVERALL AND SHIRTS" SIGNEst. $1,500-$1,800
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"PROPERTY FOR SALE" SIGN: C. late 1890's, painted in white with black letters and fully framed, reads "this property for sale R.T. Jones West End Ave. N.Y.C." 12" x 19 1/4".
0373: "PROPERTY FOR SALE" SIGNEst. $200-$250
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"KINGSBURY PIANO CO." SIGN: Embossed tin, very colorful with light blue background, dark blue, white and gold lettering, fully framed in wood, rear label reads "A.H. Vilas Co., Largest Framers of Show Cards in the World."
0374: "KINGSBURY PIANO CO." SIGNEst. $600-$750
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"VISIT THE PUB" SIGN: C. 1950, wood sign painted in white background, red lettering, interesting arrow pointer sign. 23" x 43".
0375: "VISIT THE PUB" SIGNEst. $150-$250