Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 19
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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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ASSORTED CHILDREN'S GAMES AND PUZZLE: Includes box "Junior Bank" book and Picture Puzzle, "Little Boy Blue" Puzzle Box, color box, spelling blocks and additional cardboard items.
0832: ASSORTED CHILDREN'S GAMES AND PUZZLEEst. $100-$125
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WOMAN IN FIREMAN'S SUIT SCARF: Copr. 1908, curious theme, depicts girl wearing fire helmet and holding parade trumpet, fire pumper in background, variety of quotations along sides, framed under glass, wood frame. 23" x 24".
0834: WOMAN IN FIREMAN'S SUIT SCARFEst. $150-$200
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RUMSEY'S BLACKVILLE FIRE BRIGADE DOING DUTY: Rochester Litho Co., late 1890's, chromolithograph on paper advertisement for Rumsey & Co. Hook & Ladder Trucks, amusing depiction, quite graphic, very colorful. 13 1/2" x 20".
0835: RUMSEY'S BLACKVILLE FIRE BRIGADE DOING DUTYEst. $600-$800
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POCKET MIRRORS AND ADS LOT: Grouping includes four celluloid advertising mirrors, cast iron "Saturday Evening Post" weight, "Handy" paperweight, fire ribbon, two tin badges and souvenir compact. Ribbon - 9 1/2" l.
0836: POCKET MIRRORS AND ADS LOTEst. $125-$150
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"NO PARKING HERE" SIGN: Double sided circular sign, painted in yellow, stamped black lettering, fits into pole section. 11 3/4" dia.
0837: "NO PARKING HERE" SIGNEst. $200-$250
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HORSEHOE FIGURAL MIRROR: Beveled glass, reads "David Marks & Sons N.Y.," outside of frame inscribed "Equal to Custom Made." 20" w. x 21" h.
0838: HORSEHOE FIGURAL MIRROREst. $400-$500
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HORSEHOE TRADE SIGN: c. 1870, wood sign with cast hanger bar, painted in red overall, used as trade sign for the trade. 24" w. x 26" h.
0839: HORSEHOE TRADE SIGNEst. $600-$700
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GRANDFATHER CLOCK: Federal period tall case grandfather clock, c. 1820-1830, grain painted, typical New England example, 30 hour wooden works movement, missing front glass panel, lettered "Hoadley, Plymouth," on
0840: GRANDFATHER CLOCKEst. $3,000-$5,000
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EARLY "COAL" SIGN: c. 1900, double sided , painted in black overall, yellow lettering, reads "COAL," encircled by radiant rays, M.A. Downer owner. 12" x 20".
0841: EARLY "COAL" SIGNEst. $200-$250
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J.P. HARDING METALS, "PORTLAND, ME." SIGN: c. 1900, wood sign with frame, black background, large white lettering, shadowed letters on name, city done in stylized font. 18 1/2" x 45".
0842: J.P. HARDING METALS, "PORTLAND, ME." SIGNEst. $700-$800
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ATTORNEY AT LAW SIGN: Double sided wood sign with frame, reads "Joseph G. Page," at top, painted in white background, red and black letters, green frame. 9" x 22".
0843: ATTORNEY AT LAW SIGNEst. $200-$300
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LAWN MOWER REPAIR SIGN: An early hand painted sign, made of wood, reads "Repairs and Sharpen," painted push mower, reverse side has numbers showing it was an old recycled sign at one time. 14" x 19".
0844: LAWN MOWER REPAIR SIGNEst. $1,200-$1,500
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LOCAL BAGGAGE EXPRESS SIGN: c. 1930's, wood sign, painted in black background, white lettering, red borders, reads "Steckle's Express Local & Baggage." 11 3/4" x 14".
0845: LOCAL BAGGAGE EXPRESS SIGNEst. $125-$175
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SHOE REPAIRING SIGN: Painted metal sign with wood frame, reads "Joe Puglisi Repairing…Quick Service," artistic shoe design at center, done in varied colors. 24" w. x 37" h.
0846: SHOE REPAIRING SIGNEst. $500-$600
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PRINTING ADVERTISING SIGN: Painted metal sign with wood frame, reads "Calendars, Printing, Advertising Specialties" very colorful. 25" x 31".
0847: PRINTING ADVERTISING SIGNEst. $400-$600
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WOODEN FOLDING PARCHESSI GAME BOARD: c. 1900, hand crafted and painted double sided game board, center reads "HOME," very colorful, great color scheme, Parchessi on one side, Checkers on other half, smaller game takes other half.
0848: WOODEN FOLDING PARCHESSI GAME BOARDEst. $1,200-$1,500
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LARGE CHECKERBOARD/PARCHESSI WOOD GAME BOARD: c. 1900, an early hand crafted framed board game with great accents overall, features painted hearts and club pieces, very detailed, red framed. 25 1/2" x 33".
0849: LARGE CHECKERBOARD/PARCHESSI WOOD GAME BOARDEst. $2,500-$3,500
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PARCHESSI BOARD: Paper lithographed over wood Parchessi game board, framed under glass, colorful game slots. 18" x 18".
0850: PARCHESSI BOARDEst. $200-$300
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"MRS: WARTMEN, MILLINER" SIGN: c. 1870, wood sign is framed in blue color, black letters shadowed in grey, trimmed in red, lower letters done in orange and grey striping, white background, well preserved overall, great look.
0851: "MRS: WARTMEN, MILLINER" SIGNEst. $1,200-$1,500
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ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIR SIGN: c. 1930's, wood sign painted in blue background, white lettering, red border, signed "Bucher" in corner, reads "Electrical Appliances Repaired." 8" x 25 3/4".
0852: ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIR SIGNEst. $300-$400
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FOR SALE SIGN: c. 1900, wood sign, hand painted in white background, black lettering, reads with agent's name, Landisville, PA. 14" x 23 1/2".
0853: FOR SALE SIGNEst. $200-$250
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NO SMOKING WHILE REFUELING SIGN: Double sided wood sign with hanging chain, reads "No Smoking…Turn Off Motor While Refueling," painted in white background, red stenciled letters, c. 1950's. 14 1/2" x 20 3/4".
0854: NO SMOKING WHILE REFUELING SIGNEst. $100-$150
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LANDRY'S KNOB CIGAR SIGN: c. 1900, hand painted on white poster board, stylized lettering, very ornate layout, reads "The best seller in Northern New York," framed in wood, glass front. 22" x 29 1/2".
0855: LANDRY'S KNOB CIGAR SIGNEst. $350-$450