Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 17
800: MAN TURNING LEVER WHIRLIGIG649: CHILD'S TRAMP ART CHEST431: DOG TRAY MECHANICAL BANK
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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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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"E. SPRUCE ST." SIGN: Cast iron, very early street sign, several coats of paint over the years, deep cast letters. 3 1/4" x 33" l.
0784: "E. SPRUCE ST." SIGNEst. $300-$400
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OAK WALL PHONE: Chicago, Kellogg telephone, bells and speaker in good shape, microphone cradle missing, face unscrews for storage. 3" x 18" h.
0785: OAK WALL PHONEEst. $150-$200
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FOLK ART CANDLE BOX: c. 1880's, painted wood box with sturdy wire handle, reverse trap opens for candle placement, lid opens to reveal decorative cloth interior, nice colors of green and red, glass sides. 9 1/2" to
0786: FOLK ART CANDLE BOXEst. $350-$450
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BETTY LAMP: c. 1880, tin examples with wrought iron hangers, each with cap closure intact, suspend from painted wood spindle, able to be threaded higher or lower, very ornate. 4 1/2" h.
0787: BETTY LAMPEst. $500-$600
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EARLY TIN CANDLE HOLDERS: Circular holders cut and painted, mirrors at center, done in green and white, small holders hold 1" candles, attributed to Mexican origin, crudely made. 9" dia.
0788: EARLY TIN CANDLE HOLDERSEst. $200-$250
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DECORATIVE FOLK ART WIND SPINNERS: Made of wood and each painted overall, unique staircase spinners with finials and wood bases, used for hanging outdoors. 12 1/2" h.
0789: DECORATIVE FOLK ART WIND SPINNERSEst. $400-$600
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PAINTED PLANNER TOOL: Uniquely painted plane, c. 1880, features black cat, stars, red overall with "K.H." on side, metal blade not present, very decorative folk art example. 22" l.
0790: PAINTED PLANNER TOOLEst. $400-$500
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HAT TABLE RACK: Painted wood, red roses, grey support with decorated round top for hat placement, nice display item. 10 3/4" h.
0791: HAT TABLE RACKEst. $150-$250
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1804 LOVE TOKEN TAPE LOOM: Hand carved and painted, intricate folk art example, dated 1804, great reds and greens, combs intact. 10" x 11".
0792: 1804 LOVE TOKEN TAPE LOOMEst. $1,200-$1,500
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PAINTED FRAMED MIRROR: Hand crafted, done in multi-colors, very creative example giving the illusion of varied frame with small mirror at center. 10 1/2" sq.
0793: PAINTED FRAMED MIRROREst. $150-$250
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PAINTED FRAME MIRROR: Wood frame done in red and yellow striping, overall mirror at center aging, a simple piece with character, paint may have been done during early 1900's, age of mirror from the late 1890's. 10
0794: PAINTED FRAME MIRROREst. $150-$200
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PAINTED FRAME: c. 1890's, wood frame with criss-cross accent at each corner, painted in yellow striping, green highlights. 14 1/2" x 16 1/2".
0795: PAINTED FRAMEEst. $125-$175
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DECORATIVE WOOD PICTURE FRAME: c. 1920's, well crafted frame with cut-out decorations at corners, painted in blue and gold, white highlights. 10" x 12".
0796: DECORATIVE WOOD PICTURE FRAMEEst. $100-$125
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ORNATE WOOD PICTURE FRAME: c. 1890's, wood frame done in criss-cross pattern, accent pieces applied all around, large pieces added to corner in varying color. 24" x 27".
0797: ORNATE WOOD PICTURE FRAMEEst. $500-$600
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WHIRLIGIG AND PUMP: Early 1900's, wood whirligig depicts man with hand pump, as he cranks fro water blades revolve, pulley wheel on back was used as gear for movement, lot includes Folk Art self standing hand pump.
0798: WHIRLIGIG AND PUMPEst. $500-$600
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WHIRLIGIG OF MAN: c. 1900, early hand carved figural whirligig, arm and legs act as blades, depicted with hat and pipe in mouth, original spike through back. 14" h.
0799: WHIRLIGIG OF MANEst. $1,200-$1,500
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MAN TURNING LEVER WHIRLIGIG: c. 1920's, wood example, very colorfully painted overall, man turns handle and gearing allows revolution of blades, turn handle on side, circular base. 24" h. x 13" w.
0800: MAN TURNING LEVER WHIRLIGIGEst. $2,000-$2,500
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PYRIMIDAL WOOD SHELF: Painted 1918 in red and green overall, two tier wall mount shelving unit, triangular styling. 13" h. x 23" w.
0801: PYRIMIDAL WOOD SHELFEst. $300-$400
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SHELF WHIRLIGIG: c. 1860, elaborate design made for shelf placement, wooden man turns spindle lathe which allows rear stakes to move up and down in sequential order, painted overall. 10" x 10".
0802: SHELF WHIRLIGIGEst. $1,000-$1,200
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BICYCLE REPAIR TOOL BOX: Very unique wooden open tray tool box with carry handle, reads "Bicycle Repairs…John H. Lesher," very early and scarce item. 10" h. x 22" w.
0803: BICYCLE REPAIR TOOL BOXEst. $1,000-$1,200
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WOODEN ORDER SLATE CABINET BOX: c. 1880's, hand painted in black with ornate painted front, reads "GOODRIDGE ORDER SLATE ," porcelain knob opens order box. 11 1/4" x 17 1/4".
0804: WOODEN ORDER SLATE CABINET BOXEst. $1,000-$1,200
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CARVED WOLF THEME NITE SHELF: Made of wood, single circular shelf with wolf and moon carved motif, found in Maine, ready for wall hanging. 7 3/4" w. x 10" h.
0805: CARVED WOLF THEME NITE SHELFEst. $250-$350
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PAINTED WALL MOUNT MAGAZINE RACK: c. 1880's, simple slat sided paper rack, nice form, painted in red, yellow and black highlights, holes drilled for wall mounting. 15 1/4" l. x 11 1/4" h.
0806: PAINTED WALL MOUNT MAGAZINE RACKEst. $250-$350
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THREE TIER CORNER SHELF: Wood shelf made for corner placement, curved shelving, varnish finish, circa. 1900, a perfect still bank unit. 27 1/2" h.
0807: THREE TIER CORNER SHELFEst. $250-$350