Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 11
800: MAN TURNING LEVER WHIRLIGIG649: CHILD'S TRAMP ART CHEST431: DOG TRAY MECHANICAL BANK
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Vineland, NJ, United States
Auction Details

Donal Markey Collection

Toys. Banks. Folk Art 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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CARVED WOOD FRENCH MIRROR: c. 1880, frame carved with floral décor, large flowers at corners, painted in black, green and reds, very ornate and high level of craftsmanship. 17" x 21".
0640: CARVED WOOD FRENCH MIRROREst. $300-$400
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LOT OF FOUR SMALL FRAMES: Features two tramp art designs, ornate example and framed coach die-cut silhouette shot, ornate frame has tin photo of child. 5 1/2" to 7" w.
0641: LOT OF FOUR SMALL FRAMESEst. $125-$150
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WOOD PICTURE FRAME: c. 1890, nicely decorated in brown paint hues, flat surface, nice scale. 21" x 26 3/4".
0642: WOOD PICTURE FRAMEEst. $200-$300
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HOOKED RUG WITH STAG FIGURE: c. 1890, hand made, puffed design with stag at center, flowers at ends, colors have faded but attractive theme. 24" x 38".
0643: HOOKED RUG WITH STAG FIGUREEst. $200-$300
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PENNY RUG: c. 1890, done on felt backing, very decorative, multi-colored accents, curved end borders. 36" l.
0644: PENNY RUGEst. $150-$200
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CHECKERS AND PARCHESSI GAME BOARD: c. 1880, wood double sided game board, great color scheme, framed in red, multi-colors are well preserved, fabulous display piece. 18 1/2" square.
0645: CHECKERS AND PARCHESSI GAME BOARDEst. $2,000-$2,500
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EARLY CHECKERBOARD: c. 1900, penciled "PA" on reverse side, home made board, well detailed with player's chip boards at each end, red, yellow and green colors, well preserved. 18 1/2" x 29".
0646: EARLY CHECKERBOARDEst. $600-$750
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1893 WOOD DESTINATION PLAQUE FOR BUILDING: Numbers done in gold, black board with gold trim, back reads "Made in 1928 for Wampatuck Hall," nice display piece. 10" x 20".
0647: 1893 WOOD DESTINATION PLAQUE FOR BUILDINGEst. $350-$450
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"DRESS MAKING" TRADE SIGN: Signed Pollitt Artist, wood stylized board with lettering and accents done in green, red and black, white details at letters, early piece from late 1800's. 13" x 15 1/2".
0648: "DRESS MAKING" TRADE SIGNEst. $500-$600
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CHILD'S TRAMP ART CHEST: Intricate wood carving accents on sides and front opening drawers, extensive embellishments to this lovely piece, porcelain knobs, stunning craftsmanship. Made by Peter Deen. 14" h x 18" w.
0649: CHILD'S TRAMP ART CHESTEst. $2,000-$3,000
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"GREEN'S EMPLOYMENT OFFICE" SIGN: c. 1910, wooden sign made in the Winn Sign Shop, very decorative wood cut, brilliant gold gilt letters, double sided, heavily outlined letters, nice corner gold gilt accents, a great clean
0650: "GREEN'S EMPLOYMENT OFFICE" SIGNEst. $1,200-$1,500
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"LUE NEWKIRK MILLINER" SIGN: c. 1870, hand painted on canvas, wood framed, beautiful artistry, depicts ornate hat at center, name at top, trade at bottom, artist has painted a frame to enclose the scene, this is a double
0651: "LUE NEWKIRK MILLINER" SIGNEst. $3,500-$4,000
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PAINTED WOOD FRAMED MIRROR: c. 1880, wood frame exhibits classic folk art colors and execution, done in mustard, red and black, quite detailed symmetry to floral accents. 16" x 19".
0652: PAINTED WOOD FRAMED MIRROREst. $2,500-$3,000
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EARLY WOOD MONOPOLY GAME BOARD: c. 1920's, similar game boards have been attributed to Philadelphia maker, exceedingly detailed example, large rooster at center, hand painted property markers and corner landing squares, reverse
0653: EARLY WOOD MONOPOLY GAME BOARDEst. $3,500-$4,500
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TRAMP ART MIRROR CABINET: c. 1900, highly detailed wall mount cabinet with opening top door, bottom shelf and interior cabinet shelving, sides depict floral pattern, contains towel rack, dowel on bottom portion,
0654: TRAMP ART MIRROR CABINETEst. $800-$1,200
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ELABORATE TRAMP ART MIRROR: c. 1920's, beautiful wood work, hand painted in multi-color scheme, well detailed frame appointments, one piece re-attached, silver shows some aging. 23" w x 22" h.
0655: ELABORATE TRAMP ART MIRROREst. $400-$500
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CHILD'S ABC CHEST OF DRAWERS: c. 1910, wooden cabinet features debossed pressed letters on all drawers forming the alphabet, porcelain knobs, drawers have nailed fronts, crazing to varnish. 21" x 26".
0656: CHILD'S ABC CHEST OF DRAWERSEst. $800-$1,200
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19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLE: Original paint, ochre decoration with brown hues, three opening drawers, knob handles, ornate backboard. 33" w x 38" h.
0657: 19TH CENTURY DRESSING TABLEEst. $1,200-$1,800
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PENNSYLVANIA DOWER CHEST: c. 1840, brush painted in ochre with brown and green colors, opening front drawer and chest door. 30" h x 49" w.
0658: PENNSYLVANIA DOWER CHESTEst. $2,000-$3,000
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19TH CENTURY NEW ENGLAND CHEST: French feet, sponge decorated, multi-colors made an appealing pattern, four drawer chest. 40" x 42".
0659: 19TH CENTURY NEW ENGLAND CHESTEst. $1,200-$1,500
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VICTORIAN WASH STAND: Nicely accented with painted panels, back shelf attaches to stand and coordinates paint scheme, opening front doors reveals shelving area. 29" w x 34" h.
0660: VICTORIAN WASH STANDEst. $200-$300
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PAINTED CHIPPENDALE CHEST: Late 1890's, four drawer chest, well detailed painting effects, browns and muted reds in a swirl pattern. 40" w. x 42" h. x 19" deep.
0661: PAINTED CHIPPENDALE CHESTEst. $800-$1,200
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PAINTED SIDE TABLE: Fully painted in swirl design, white with brown, making darker surface area, carefully detailed overall. 16" w x 26" h.
0662: PAINTED SIDE TABLEEst. $200-$300
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SIDE TABLE: Nicely painted top, done in ochre and brown, swirl pattern, deep brown tone base. 27" h x 18" w.
0663: SIDE TABLEEst. $200-$300