Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 22
Donal Markey Collection
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Vineland, NJ, United States
Auction Details

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.
SOLD
BABY FEEDING KITTEN STILL BANK: Germany, bisque, large example, depicts seated child with bowl in hand, feeding kitty with a gentle pat. 5 1/2" h.
Est.
$400
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$500
SOLD
SANTA WITH OPEN BAG CONTAINER: Bisque, well painted in red robe, holly leaf motif at hood, depicted with open bag, used as candy container most likely. 6 1/2" h.
Est.
$400
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$500
SOLD
GIRL FEEDING BIRD IN CRADLE STILL BANK: Porcelain, a very scarce example with girl holding feed dish for bird at bed side, features natural hair wig. 4" l.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
DEVIL'S HEAD PORCELAIN STILL BANK: Germany, c. 1925, colorfully painted, whimsical depiction with "Niagara Falls…Canada," stenciled on front panel, coin slot in mouth. 4 1/2" h.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
SEATED ELEPHANT PORCELAIN STILL BANK: Germany, c. 1920, whimsical pose, colored in light and dark greys, silver lock on chest, coin slot in head. 3 3/8" h.
Est.
$150
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$200
SOLD
CHILD WITH EGG AND BIRD STILL BANK: Bisque, painted details, child stands by egg, bird rests by coin slot, decorative base painted in blue and pink. 3 3/4" h.
Est.
$250
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$350
SOLD
SMILING BLACK MAN STILL BANK: Redware example done in c. 1910, painted features, white collar, red highlights to eyes and mouth. 3 7/8" h.
Est.
$350
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$450
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FATHER CHRISTMAS BISQUE CANDY CONTAINER: Germany, depicted in light beige robe, toys hang from hands, bag of toys on back, opens from middle for candy retrieval, holds feather branch in hand. 7 1/2" h.
Est.
$600
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$750
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TWO PIGS IN SATCHEL POKE STILL BANKS: Germany, porcelain, popular souvenir banks, one reads "Lancaster, PA," the other from Niagara Falls, very amusing depictions. 4" to 4 3/4" l.
Est.
$250
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$300
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CLOWN ON DRUM STILL BANK: Porcelain, colorful example, clown depicted raising drum stick in hand while straddling a parade drum with coin slot on side. 4 1/2" h.
Est.
$300
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$350
SOLD
EARLY DECORATED POTTERY JUG STILL BANK: Deep colors, features extensive paper scrap décor with woman, birds and butterfly. 3 3/4" h.
Est.
$250
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$350
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HUBLEY AND GREY IRON CO. PAPERWEIGHTS: Features nickel cast iron anvil embossed Grey Iron Casting Co., and loaf of bread figural weight with the Hubley Co. name on base, includes box for Grey Iron. 3 1/2" l.
Est.
$200
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$300
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FOUR ADVERTISING PAPERWEIGHTS: Cast iron grouping, includes nickeled Contractors Hardware, Penn Hardwood, painted Dunham and 1941 Folks Fescht Swan. Approx. 2 1/4" l.
Est.
$150
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$250
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CAST IRON FIGURAL LOT: Assorted grouping includes Mammy with candy basket, and one missing basket, together with circus bear, fish spoon rest and Media, PA souvenir ashtray. 5" l to 5 1/8" h.
Est.
$150
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$225
SOLD
LOT OF PENCIL SHARPENERS: Figural lot includes toy pistol, airplane, alarm clock and Olympian figure. 1 1/2" h to 5" wing.
Est.
$125
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$175
SOLD
LOT OF STILL BANKS: Includes finial bank with silver and copper roof, 1876 bank, state bank and city bank, pieces missing, finial bank has repairs, sold as-is. 3 1/2" to 6".
Est.
$150
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$200
SOLD
GROUPING OF STILL BANKS: Lot includes 1876 bank, state safe, red painted Kenton safe bank, Puppo on Pillow bank and arched door safe, pat. 1881. 3 1/2" to 5 1/2".
Est.
$125
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$150
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STATE STILL BANK: Arched lettering, cast iron, japanned overall with extensive gold and bronze trim, a great example. 5 1/2" h.
Est.
$400
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$500
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DOUBLE DOOR BUILDING STILL BANK: A.C. Williams, cast iron, japanned finish, strong gold highlights to front and back. 5 1/2" h.
Est.
$400
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$500
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STATE STILL BANK: Straight lettering, japanned finish, highlighted in bronze paint, dormer at roof, gold trim at corners of building. 5 1/2" h.
Est.
$400
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$500
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TOWN HALL STILL BANK: Kyser & Rex, c. 1882, cast iron building bank, has paper clock face insert at front, rear paper missing, japanned finish, light silver highlights. 4 5/8" h.
Est.
$650
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$850
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STATE STILL BANK: Kenton, c. 1900, cast iron, japanned finish, gold and bronze highlights, a very well preserved example. 5 3/4" h.
Est.
$500
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$600
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"FINNEGAN" MECHANICAL HAND CAR: Unique Art, partial box, lithographed tin hand car with standing driver, key wind operated, features luggage and suitcases as graphic depictions. 13 1/4" l.
Est.
$200
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$225
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AUTO GARAGE WITH TWO VEHICLES: Germany, lithographed tin, two bay garage includes clockwork torpedo and sedan, brickwork and wood panel door, graphics are very detailed. 6 1/2" to 7 1/2".
Est.
$800
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$1,000