Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 23
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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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TRACTOR AND SAND GRAVEL TRUCK: Includes Marx tractor with driver and stained box, together with Banner Sand and Gravel truck with folding front loading shovel. 8 1/4" to 12 1/4" l.
0928: TRACTOR AND SAND GRAVEL TRUCKEst. $225-$250
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THREE TOY PISTOLS WITH BOXES: Cast iron examples, includes Big Scout and Bang-O by J.E. Stevens, each with embossed plastic grips and Parker Wizard Liquid Pistol, used for deterring angry dogs. 5" to 7 1/2" .
0929: THREE TOY PISTOLS WITH BOXESEst. $175-$225
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LOT OF TWO WOOD TOYS: Includes a boxed four piece "Activity Train" pull toy, all in painted wood and a "Superior" gas truck, in wood chassis and litho tin tanker body and cab. 8 1/2" to 23" l.
0930: LOT OF TWO WOOD TOYSEst. $300-$400
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GROUPING OF WOOD TOYS: Includes folk art risqué toy pistol, bug in wood bowl under glass toy, Francisco Cable Car and bulldog jointed whimsy. Trolley - 9" l.
0931: GROUPING OF WOOD TOYSEst. $125-$175
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CONVERSE BARNS: Made of wood, embossed roofs, includes two "Red Robin Farm" buildings and larger stable barn, includes several die-cut animals on stands. 8 3/4" to 12 3/4" l.
0932: CONVERSE BARNSEst. $300-$400
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GROUPING OF TOY BANK PAMPHLETS: Assorted lot includes Marklin reprints of 1904 with 1905, 1906 supplements together with 1937 Tippco reprint and old Schoenhut Toy Catalogue reprint, other miscellaneous catalogs included.
0933: GROUPING OF TOY BANK PAMPHLETSEst. $75-$100
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ANTIQUE TOY BOOK LOT: Includes the "George Brown Toy Sketchbook," "American Antique Toys" by Barenholtz and David Pressland's "Art of the Tin Toy" with sleeve.
0934: ANTIQUE TOY BOOK LOTEst. $100-$125
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LARGE LOT OF RE-PRINTED TOY CATALOGUES: Extensive grouping, over twenty varied catalogues, many with illustrations and dealer prices.
0935: LARGE LOT OF RE-PRINTED TOY CATALOGUESEst. $100-$125
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ROOF STILL BANK: Grey Iron Casting Co., japanned finish, gold highlights, very well preserved, deep coloring overall. 5 3/8" h.
0936: ROOF STILL BANKEst. $400-$600
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STEVEN CUPOLA STILL BANK (SMALL): Painted in grey, red and blue with green steps and cupola roof. 3 3/8" h.
0937: STEVEN CUPOLA STILL BANK (SMALL)Est. $400-$500
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J & E STEVENS PAINTED ROOF STILL BANK: c. 1887, cast iron, painted in white, red and blue, nice color scheme. 5 1/2" h.
0938: J & E STEVENS PAINTED ROOF STILL BANKEst. $500-$600
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LOG CABIN STILL BANK (CHIMNEY ON RIGHT SIDE): Kyser & Rex, cast iron, painted version, done in green and yellow colors, red chimney, flawless condition. 5 1/2" h.
0939: LOG CABIN STILL BANK (CHIMNEY ON RIGHT SIDE)Est. $600-$750
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LOG CABIN MATCH HOLDER: Kyser & Rex, scarce cast iron example, japanned finish, extensive gold and bronze highlights, hinged roof with chimney on right side done in red. 2 3/4" h x 3 7/8" w.
0940: LOG CABIN MATCH HOLDEREst. $500-$700
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HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANK: Painted in green, red trim, J & E Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, patented 12/21/1869. On pulling a knob, a door opens at the top of this bank, and a figure of a cashier appears to receive
0941: HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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LITTLE JOE MECHANICAL BOX IN ORIGINAL BOX: Attributed to John Harper & Co., Ltd., circa 1910. Place a coin in Little Joe's hand and press the lever behind his left shoulder; he raises his arm and swallows the coin as his eyes roll back and
0942: LITTLE JOE MECHANICAL BOX IN ORIGINAL BOXEst. $4,000-$5,000
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DINAH MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOX: Long sleeves, John Harper & Co., Ltd., registered 3/29/1911. Place a coin in Dinah's hand and press the lever; she raises her hand, her eyes roll back, and her tongue flips in as she swallows the
0943: DINAH MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOXEst. $3,000-$4,000
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JOLLY "N" WITH BUTTERFLY TIE MECHANICAL BANK: c. 1920, John Harper & Co., England. 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
0944: JOLLY "N" WITH BUTTERFLY TIE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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EAGLE & EAGLETTS MECHANICAL BANK: J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles M. Henn, Chicago, IL, patented 1/23/1883. Place a coin in the eagle's beak, press the lever and the eaglets rise from the nest, actually crying for food. As
0945: EAGLE & EAGLETTS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$5,000
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MAMMY AND CHILD MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex Co., yellow, designed by Alfred C. Rex, patented 10/21/1884. Place a coin in the slot on the mammy's apron and press the lever, the mammy lowers the spoon as if feeding the baby, her
0946: MAMMY AND CHILD MECHANICAL BANKEst. $20,000-$30,000
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MAGIC MECHANICAL BANK - BLUE: Grey, J & E Stevens Co., designed by Henry W. Prouty, patented 3/7/1886. After the door is opened, which brings the cashier to the front, a slight touch on a knob at the side causes him to
0947: MAGIC MECHANICAL BANK - BLUEEst. $3,000-$4,000
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PANARAMA MECHANICAL BANK (White, Red & Blue Versio: J & E Stevens Co., designed by James Butler, patented 3/7/1876. Insert a coin in the slot and the next picture appears in the window. From private collection, Provenance: Hegariy Collection.
0948: PANARAMA MECHANICAL BANK (White, Red & Blue VersioEst. $45,000-$55,000
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SANTA AT CHIMNEY MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 10/15/1889. Place a coin in Santa's hand, press the lever, and he tosses the coin into the chimney. Provenance: Hegarty
0949: SANTA AT CHIMNEY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$3,000
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TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANK: Black coat, grey pants, J & E Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, patented 12/23/1873. Put a coin in his hand, and see how promptly he pockets it, and how politely he bows his thanks.
0950: TAMMANY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$8,000
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GIRL SKIPPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANK (Blue Dress Ver: J & E Stevens Co., circa. 1890. Insert a coin between the squirrel's paws, use the key to wind the mechanism, press the lever located next to the girl's left foot, the rope rotates nine times,
0951: GIRL SKIPPING ROPE MECHANICAL BANK (Blue Dress VerEst. $18,000-$22,000