Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 21
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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"GEO. OAKLEY PLUMBING AND HEATING" SIGN: c. 1900, large black sand background wood sign with gold gilt lettering, advertising Oakley as registered for plumbing and heating. 63" l.
0880: "GEO. OAKLEY PLUMBING AND HEATING" SIGNEst. $600-$700
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RARE AND IMPORTANT CAST IRON CIGAR STORE INDIAN: Well cast depiction of a warrior holding axe in hand, feather headdress, nice color accents, stands on wood base marked "Cigars," a great store display piece, painted overall. 27" h.
0881: RARE AND IMPORTANT CAST IRON CIGAR STORE INDIANEst. $12,000-$15,000
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"SAMBO" BLINKING EYE CLOCK: Bradley & Hubbard, cast iron full figure of man playing banjo with clock face, a classic American design with extensive casting effects, two part molded body needs tightening. 16" h.
0882: "SAMBO" BLINKING EYE CLOCKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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"TOPSEY" BLINKING EYE CLOCK: Bradley & Hubbard, cast iron figural clock, hand painted overall, depicted in whimsical pose as if holding clock by hand, beautiful yellow and muted red colors. 17" h.
0883: "TOPSEY" BLINKING EYE CLOCKEst. $3,000-$3,500
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PRUSSIAN SOLDIERS ANDIRONS: Cast iron, embossed "M. Bibi" on back, hand painted in red, blue and gold suits, both depicted in full regalia. 19 1/2" h.
0884: PRUSSIAN SOLDIERS ANDIRONSEst. $1,200-$1,500
ORNATE ANDIRONS: Large scale decorative andirons with floral design, very attractive, long balance arms with sculptured front frame. 26" h x 32" deep.
0885: ORNATE ANDIRONSEst. $800-$1,000Lot Passed
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SPORT SAFE STILL BANK: Kyser & Rex, c. 1882, cast iron, japanned finish, trimmed in gold, lettered "SPORT" on front door, embossed figures and animals on sides. 3" x 2 1/4".
0886: SPORT SAFE STILL BANKEst. $150-$250
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THE "ROLLER SAFE" STILL BANK: Kyser & Rex, c. 1882, cast iron, japanned finish with gold highlights, amusing embossing on all sides, people depicted on roller skates, key lock door. 3 11/16" h.
0887: THE "ROLLER SAFE" STILL BANKEst. $400-$500
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THE "DAISY" SAFE STILL BANK: Shimer Toy Co., c. 1890's, japanned finish with red door, gold highlights, slot at back panel, key lock door, includes key. 2 1/8" h.
0888: THE "DAISY" SAFE STILL BANKEst. $250-$300
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STENCILED DOOR SAFE BANK: Cast iron, painted in red and black, front door features key lock, ornate gold stenciling overall. 4 3/4" h.
0889: STENCILED DOOR SAFE BANKEst. $500-$600
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KYSER & REX ANIMAL SAFE BANK: c. 1890's, cast iron, painted in black overall, gold highlights to animal embossing, combo lock on front door. 3 1/8" h.
0890: KYSER & REX ANIMAL SAFE BANKEst. $300-$400
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ORIENTAL BANK: Kyser & Rex, c. 1880, scarce example, cast iron, oval shaped still, intricate molding, slot in roof, japanned finish, traces of bronze highlights. 3" h x 2 3/4" w.
0891: ORIENTAL BANKEst. $500-$600
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ROSE WINDOW BANK (SCREW BASE): England, cast iron, japanned finish, two piece casting held by screw at base. 2 7/8" h.
0892: ROSE WINDOW BANK (SCREW BASE)Est. $300-$400
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SIX SIDED BUILDING BANK: Scarce example, cast iron, smallest of building banks, uniquely molded. 2 3/8" h.
0893: SIX SIDED BUILDING BANKEst. $500-$600
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1876 BANK (SMALL AND LARGE): Judd, c. 1895, cast iron, both japanned overall with varied shades of color. 2 7/8" to 3 3/8".
0894: 1876 BANK (SMALL AND LARGE)Est. $300-$400
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PRESTO AND 1876 BANK: Includes an A.C. Williams japanned small series Presto bank and a japanned Judd Mfg. 1876 still building bank, turn pin version. 2 7/8" to 3 1/4" h.
0895: PRESTO AND 1876 BANKEst. $500-$600
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DEPOSIT BUILDING STILL BANK: Columbia Grey Iron Casting, japanned finish with gold highlights, large letters, unusual finial added at some time. 4 1/4" h.
0896: DEPOSIT BUILDING STILL BANKEst. $300-$350
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STATE BUILDING STILL BANK: Cast iron, japanned finish with gold highlights, dormers at roof, carved lettering reads "STATE BANK." 4 1/2" h.
0897: STATE BUILDING STILL BANKEst. $350-$400
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DEPOSIT BUILDING STILL BANK (LARGE LETTERS): Columbia Grey Iron Casting, c. 1899, cast iron, japanned finish, heavily highlighted in silver paint. 4 1/4" h.
0898: DEPOSIT BUILDING STILL BANK (LARGE LETTERS)Est. $400-$450
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SNAP-IT STILL BANK: H.L. Judd, c. 1890, scarce example, turn pin version, cast iron, japanned finish, beautiful example. 4" h.
0899: SNAP-IT STILL BANKEst. $500-$700
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DOUBLE DOOR BANK: A.C. Williams, cast iron, japanned finish with gold highlights, a well molded still bank building. 5 7/16" h.
0900: DOUBLE DOOR BANKEst. $300-$350
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GUESSING BANK POTTERY STILL FIGURE: c. 1890, great figural depiction, slot in hat, well detailed color scheme, quite early and preserved example. 7 1/2" h.
0901: GUESSING BANK POTTERY STILL FIGUREEst. $400-$500
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CHILD WITH DOG AT DOGHOUSE STILL BANK: Germany, bisque, painted overall, great molding design, dog appears to have come out of house as child with natural hair wig stands by with a pat. 3 7/8" l.
0902: CHILD WITH DOG AT DOGHOUSE STILL BANKEst. $500-$700
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RESTING BABY ON BARREL STILL BANK: Porcelain, whimsical depiction of baby napping on barrel with coin slot in exposed body, some collectors have billed this the "Bottoms Up" bank. 4 1/4" h.
0903: RESTING BABY ON BARREL STILL BANKEst. $400-$500