Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 2
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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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INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER MECHANICAL BANK: Enterprise Mfg., cast iron, well painted in blue, red and brown, tower contains bell, base embossed and letters trimmed gold, great eagle molding appointments. 9 1/2" h.
0424: INDEPENDENCE HALL TOWER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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SNAP-IT MECHANICAL BANK: Judd Mfg. Co., circa 1885. "Pull the knob on the drawer to open and lock it into place. Put a coin in it, push the lever, the drawer closes and deposits the coin into the bank.
0425: SNAP-IT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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BOY SCOUT MECHANICAL BANK: From a private collection, J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, circa 1915. Insert a coin in the slot, press lever, the Boy Scout raises the flag as the coin falls into the bank.
0426: BOY SCOUT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $12,000-$13,000
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BOY ON GOAT MECHANICAL BANK: Not a production bank, but made from goat figure and bucking mule base; place coin in slot and lift tail to snap a coin deposit into money box.
0427: BOY ON GOAT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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RABBIT STANDING MECHANICAL BANK - SMALL: Bronze painted, Japanned base. Insert a coin in the slot on the ball and press the rabbit's tail; his ears move forward as the coin falls into the bank.
0428: RABBIT STANDING MECHANICAL BANK - SMALLEst. $1,500-$2,000
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BEAR & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK: The Judd Mfg. Co., Wallingford, Conn., circa 1870's. Place a coin on the bear's tongue and press the lever; his tongue moves up, causing the coin to slide into the bank.
0429: BEAR & TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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FROG ON ROCK MECHANICAL BANK: Kilgore Manufacturing Co., Westerville, Ohio, designed by Elizabeth Cook, circa 1920's. Push the lever and the frog opens his mouth; insert a coin in his mouth and release the lever.
0430: FROG ON ROCK MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,500-$3,000
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DOG TRAY MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex, Designed by Louis Kyser and Alfred C. Rex, Patented 9/21/1880. When coin is placed upon plate, the dog faithfully deposits it in the vault.
0431: DOG TRAY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$8,000
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JOLLY 'N MECHANICAL BANK - BLUE BOW TIE: J & E Stevens Co., Cast iron. The coin is placed in the palm of the hand when the arm is raised automatically by a small projecting thumb-piece, depositing the coin in the mouth; the tongue
0432: JOLLY 'N MECHANICAL BANK - BLUE BOW TIEEst. $3,500-$4,500
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BUTTING GOAT MECHANICAL BANK: Judd Mfg. Co., circa 1870's. Draw the goat forward of the ledge, then by raising the hind feet the goat springs forward and butts the penny into the tree, painted variant.
0433: BUTTING GOAT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,500-$2,000
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POWDER CANNON: Maker unknown, cast iron, very early example, painted in silver, red and blue, barrel able to move on frame, ornate embossed sides. 4 1/2" l.
0434: POWDER CANNONEst. $300-$400
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PUNCH RIDING GOAT CART: Cast iron, colorfully painted Punch figure, done in red and yellow, blue frame open cart, black donkey, classic spoke wheels, very rare example, unusual mold design. 7" l.
0435: PUNCH RIDING GOAT CARTEst. $1,200-$1,500
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KENTON COAL CART: Cast iron, a scarce example with little play wear, very colorful, done in blue, red and yellow hitch, driver cast on one side, drawn by black horse, embossed "COAL" on sides. 7" l.
0436: KENTON COAL CARTEst. $700-$1,000
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BOY RIDING ALLIGATOR BELL TOY: N.N. Hill, c. 1895, very rare example, incredible casting effects, depicts young black child riding alligator which moves up and down while striking bell, very few known. 10" l.
0437: BOY RIDING ALLIGATOR BELL TOYEst. $3,000-$4,000
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JONAH AND THE WHALE BELL TOY: Gong Bell, another whimsical design that borders on toy genius, as toy is pulled along, Jonah attempts to feed a bell to the whale with an animating open mouth. 5 1/2" l.
0438: JONAH AND THE WHALE BELL TOYEst. $3,000-$4,000
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MONKEY ON LOG BELL TOY: N.N. Hill, c.1890's, whimsical cast iron depiction of monkey seated on log and able to strike with articulated arm, large bell mounted at front, very popular example, rarely found in this
0439: MONKEY ON LOG BELL TOYEst. $1,500-$2,000
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FANNING CLOWN IN CART: Gong Bell, c. 1903, cast iron and extensive paint scheme, very whimsical portrayal of clown with articulated arm able to fan himself when cart is pulled along. 7 1/4" l.
0440: FANNING CLOWN IN CARTEst. $1,200-$1,500
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J & E STEVENS SWAN CHARIOT WITH BOX: c. 1890's, considered one of the most intricate mold designs in cast iron, a very whimsical depiction of child in shell shaped seat with swan at helm, wings are articulated adding to the already
0441: J & E STEVENS SWAN CHARIOT WITH BOXEst. $8,000-$9,000
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KYSER & REX SANTA IN SLEIGH: Early and desirable cast iron toy, depicts Santa in open sleigh with embossed blanket and toy packages, drawn by two reindeer, bright red sleigh, yellow runners, a fabulous casting design, one of
0442: KYSER & REX SANTA IN SLEIGHEst. $7,000-$8,000
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SANTA RIDING REINDEER DRAWN SLEIGH: Very rare example, cast iron, painted in red overall, Santa cast at side, ornate figural sleigh well detailed for its scale. 5 1/2" l.
0443: SANTA RIDING REINDEER DRAWN SLEIGHEst. $300-$500
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CARPENTER COAL WAGON: Horse drawn, cast iron, red open wagon, spoke wheels, drawn by solo white horse, embossed pat. date on hitch opening rear gate. 12" l.
0444: CARPENTER COAL WAGONEst. $600-$800
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HUBLEY OXEN CART: Cast iron and pressed steel, paint in blue with yellow spoke wheels and drawn by large black and white oxen. 12 1/2" l.
0445: HUBLEY OXEN CARTEst. $800-$1,000
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HUBLEY HORSE DRAWN COAL WAGON: Cast iron, a very colorful example, done in yellow open seat, black embossed lettering, red spoke wheels and hitch, drawn by black horse, exceptional condition. 15 1/2" l.
0446: HUBLEY HORSE DRAWN COAL WAGONEst. $1,500-$2,000
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PRATT & LETCHWORTH "BOYS EXPRESS WAGON": Cast iron, open red embossed signed wagon with high open bench seat, drawn by two white horses, stenciled "Boys Express Wagon," on sides, yellow spoke wheels, seated driver, striking example. 17"
0447: PRATT & LETCHWORTH "BOYS EXPRESS WAGON"Est. $6,000-$7,500
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