Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 20
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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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BEER ON TAP SIGN: c. 1930, double sided, tin sign is hand painted, green wood frame, large image of beer glass on one side, beer bottle and glass on other, reads "Real Beer," 5 cents, 10 cents On Tap, brass label
0856: BEER ON TAP SIGNEst. $400-$500
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"DR. SAMUEL F. PERRY SURGEON & DENTIST" SIGN: c. 1870's, sand paper black background on one side, smooth wood on the other side with lettering, interesting trade sign for Surgeon and Mechanical Dentist, lettering is gold gilt, ornately
0857: "DR. SAMUEL F. PERRY SURGEON & DENTIST" SIGNEst. $1,200-$1,500
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"W.E. CARSON BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS" SIGN: c. 1890, black sand paper background with silver and gold lettering, additional name appears under advertisement in green sand paper background, heavy iron brackets for hanging this double sided
0858: "W.E. CARSON BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS" SIGNEst. $1,500-$2,000
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"WEST'S GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRING" SIGN: Large wood sign hand painted in white background, black lettering, red outlined, weathered from age, frame in black. 19 1/2" x 73" l.
0859: "WEST'S GARAGE GENERAL REPAIRING" SIGNEst. $600-$800
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"POULTRY EQUIPMENT" SIGN: Painted in particle board, very colorful advertising sign with bust of rooster and hand pointing to "Up Stairs." 23 1/2" h. x 36" w.
0860: "POULTRY EQUIPMENT" SIGNEst. $600-$800
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"F. A. ROBINSON ICE" SIGN: c. 1870, hand painted early store sign, done in black background, white letters, outlined in green, white accents, "ICE" lettered in large font. 80" l.
0861: "F. A. ROBINSON ICE" SIGNEst. $2,000-$2,500
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I.H. MOESSINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SIGN: c. 1930's, wood sign, framed in green, red and green letters, light green outlines, advertises "Residential, Commercial and Repairs." 26" x 50 1/2".
0862: I.H. MOESSINGER ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SIGNEst. $400-$500
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"DAUBS HOME MADE ICE CREAM" SIGN: c. 1890's, wood sign depicts scoop of ice cream in cup with spoon, red and green background colors, white lettering, a well preserved early sweet shop sign. 19" x 41 1/2".
0863: "DAUBS HOME MADE ICE CREAM" SIGNEst. $1,000-$1,200
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"SPECTACLES & EYEGLASSES" SIGN: c. 1870, fabulous wood sign, painted eyeglasses with peering eyes, black background brings out the vibrant colors, trimmed in yellow frame, double sided sign. 35" l.
0864: "SPECTACLES & EYEGLASSES" SIGNEst. $1,500-$2,500
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"SAW FILING" SIGN: c. 1891 as penciled on back side by sign painter, interesting sign reads "Saw Filing…E.E. Merrow," painted in light background, green lettering and center accent, black frame. 11 1/4" x 27 3/4".
0865: "SAW FILING" SIGNEst. $300-$400
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LARGE SAW DISPLAY CABINET: Early country store oak wall display cabinet with opening framed glass door, top decal reads "Huther Bros. Saws," interior contains movable pegs to position saws of all sizes. 43" w. x 69" h.
0866: LARGE SAW DISPLAY CABINETEst. $600-$800
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TIN CLOCK TRADE SIGN: c. 1860, hanging trade sign is hand painted and features a hand pointing at apparent shop, double sided, clock face on both sides, red border, heavy cast iron ring for hanging. 24" l.
0867: TIN CLOCK TRADE SIGNEst. $700-$800
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TIN DIE-CUT BOOT SIGN: c. 1870's, Shoe Shine trade sign, hand painted in brown and white, black lettering, grey accents, double sided boot trade side, reads "Shoes Shined." 32" l.
0868: TIN DIE-CUT BOOT SIGNEst. $1,200-$1,500
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EDWIN GEROULD BLACKSMITH SIGN: Late 1930's, wood sign with side batted rails, depicts blacksmith at anvil, reads "At the sign of the Hammer Edwin Gerould…Craftsman." 29" x 45".
0869: EDWIN GEROULD BLACKSMITH SIGNEst. $500-$600
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CARNIVAL BALL TOSS FIGURAL: c. 1930's, hand painted canvas body and wood face, exaggerated mouth opening used to toss ball through and win a prize, quite primitive detail, a great early folk art example, probably used at
0870: CARNIVAL BALL TOSS FIGURALEst. $2,000-$2,250
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"POSITIVELY NO SMOKING" SIGN: c. 1900, hand painted tin, double sided sign done in multi-colors, reportedly hung in a train station, artistic lettering, heavy accent trim painted along letters, red wood frame. 15" w. x 73" l.
0871: "POSITIVELY NO SMOKING" SIGNEst. $1,500-$1,700
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"BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERTS" SIGN: c. 1900, wood sign, done in white background, black lettering and painted shoes at each end, nicely accented trim over letters. 50" l.
0872: "BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERTS" SIGNEst. $1,200-$1,500
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PLUMBING & HEATING SIGN: c. 1900, wood contractor's sign, painted in white background, black letters outlined in green, "J.T. Decker" in large letters, street address on bottom row. 14 1/2" x 30".
0873: PLUMBING & HEATING SIGNEst. $150-$225
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"BECHTOLD'S STORE" SIGN: c. 1930, double sided, wooden framed, hand painted composition wood sign, extensive lettering, advertises products sold at Bechtold's, baby items, jewelry, novelties and more. 21 1/2" x 31 1/2".
0874: "BECHTOLD'S STORE" SIGNEst. $300-$400
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FIREMAN CARRYING WOMAN FROM FIRE PRINT: Late 1890's, great colors and graphic depiction of fireman during rescue, these were issued by insurance companies, fully framed under glass. 13" x 17".
0875: FIREMAN CARRYING WOMAN FROM FIRE PRINTEst. $500-$700
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"EZRA TOWLE CARPENTER" SIGN: Large wood sign, Ezra the 2nd clearly marked as Carpenter, painted in white background, black letters. 17" x 62".
0876: "EZRA TOWLE CARPENTER" SIGNEst. $200-$300
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WOODWORKING AND REPAIRING SIGN: Wood sign painted in white overall, black lettering, reads "Trailers Built," and owners name, framed sign. 12" x 35 1/2".
0877: WOODWORKING AND REPAIRING SIGNEst. $150-$250
"LARGE SHOE STORE" AD SIGN: This wall size wooden sign is exceptionally detailed, stunning artwork in oversize format, probably made for exterior wall or billboard styled road sign, paint is well preserved with minimal wood
0878: "LARGE SHOE STORE" AD SIGNEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed
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"RAY HAYS TOBACCO" SIGN: c. 1890's, ornate wood sign, scroll design at center, painted in red, blue sand background, white lettering, reverse side repainted with antique shop name, a magnificent piece. 31" x 74".
0879: "RAY HAYS TOBACCO" SIGNEst. $2,000-$2,500