Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 25
Donal Markey Collection
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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.
SOLD
U.S. MAILBOX STILL BANK: Hubley standing mailbox by A.C. Williams, painted in green. 3 3/4" to 4 1/4" h.
Est.
$200
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$250
SOLD
FIRE ALARM STILL BANK: Japan, cast iron, painted in red overall, nickeled pull handle on front, embossed front panel. 4 5/16" h.
Est.
$200
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$250
SOLD
U.S. MAILBOX STILL BANK: Kenton, cast iron, painted in silver, embossed lettering in red, features combination trap on rear panel. 4 7/8" h.
Est.
$200
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$225
SOLD
CLOCK STILL BANK: Chamberlain & Hill England, scarce nickeled cast iron version of mantel clock, debossed face, no movable dial. 4 3/4" h.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
CLOCK STILL BANK: Chamberlain & Hill England, scarce example, cast iron, japanned finish, no movable dial, well embossed clock face, depicts a mantel clock. 4 3/4" h.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK STILL BANK: Extremely rare example, japanned finish, ornately embossed front panel, rear features sliding top and panel for coin retrieval, very few known. 7 1/8" h.
Est.
$3,000
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$4,000
SOLD
ROCKING CHAIR STILL BANK: C.J. Manning design, circa 1898, an extremely rare example, very unique casting, japanned finish, ornate heart shapes at chain's body, features footrest and arm rests, has minor factory crack at
Est.
$3,000
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$3,500
SOLD
TOWER STILL BANK: John Harper Ltd., England, cast iron turn of the 20th century building still bank, well molded, eagle finials, embossed base, japanned overall. 9 1/4" h.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,200
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IVES PALACE STILL BANK (RED): c. 1885, painted version, quite rare, familiar superior casting, red building, grey roof, brown stain floor and green base, a very desirable addition, finest variant known. 7 1/2" h. x 8" w.
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
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TIME IS MONEY CLOCK BANK: c. 1890's, heavily embossed nickeled cast iron, well detailed molded relief, with birds and floral pottery clock at center, reads "Time is Money." 6" h.
Est.
$800
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$1,200
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ARTILLERY MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOX: Blue jacket, J & E Stevens Co., designed by Peter Adams, circa 1900. The coin is placed in the cannon. The hammer is then pushed back; when the thumb-piece is pressed upon; the coin is fired into
Est.
$8,000
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$10,000
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INDIAN SHOOTING BEAR MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOX: J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, circa 1883. Place a coin in proper position on the barrel of the rifle. Press the lever and the Indian will take aim and shoot the coin into the
Est.
$14,000
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$16,000
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PEG-LEG BEGGER MECHANICAL BANK: H. L. Judd Mfg. Co., circa. 1880. Insert a coin in slot inside hat, and the begger nods his head, thanks.
Est.
$5,000
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$7,500
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BAD ACCIDENT MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOX: Upside down letters, J & E Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, circa 1891. Place a coin under the feet of the driver, and press the lever. The boy jumps into the road, frightening the
Est.
$20,000
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$25,000
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CUPOLA WITH BOWLING MAN MECHANICAL BANK: Extremely rare, green base version, J & E Stevens Co., circa. 1874. Push the doorbell lever and the top of the cupola pops up, exposing the cashier, who simultaneously pivots back and returns
Est.
$40,000
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$50,000
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ORGAN GRINDER MECHANICAL BANK (ARTICULATED LEFT HA: Extremely rare, only one of two known examples, Kyser & Rex Co., circa 1890's. This bank represents the front of a country house with an Italian organ-grinder and a bear on the lawn. After
Est.
$5,000
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$7,000
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BOY STEALING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANK: Kyser & Rex Co., circa 1894, one color uniform variant. This bank represents a very attractive idea to children. The money is put in a slot and remains in view until the lever is pressed, when
Est.
$15,000
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$20,000
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OWL TURNS HEAD MECHANICAL BANK, BROWN: J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, patented 9/28/1880. The above bank has glass eyes and is nicely ornamented in natural colors. Place a coin on the top of the branch, and press the
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
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HORSE RACE MECHANICAL BANK: Maroon version, straight base, J & E Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, Watertown, MA, patented 8/15/1870. Pull the cord to set the spring. Place the horses' heads opposite the star, deposit
Est.
$6,000
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$8,000
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TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK: Solid base, blue color, Hubley Mfg. Co., circa 1906. Place a coin in the dog's mouth and press the lever, he jumps through the hoop and deposits the coin into the barrel. To reset, move the dog
Est.
$300
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$400
SOLD
DOG ON TURNTABLE MECHANICAL BANK: H.L. Judd Mfg. Co., circa 1870's. By the handle, the dog goes in and deposits penny, coming out of the other door for more.
Est.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
ROYAL STILL BANK (GEORGE V): Chamberlain & Hill, England, c. 1910, heavily molded relief with busts at front, japanned cast iron, gold highlights. 5" h.
Est.
$400
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$500
SOLD
CORONATION STILL BANK (GEORGE V): Sydenham & McOustra, England, c. 1911, cast iron, gold painted relief, well cast example. 6 5/8" h.
Est.
$250
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$300
SOLD
VILLA STILL BANK: Kyser & Rex, c. 1894, very desirable cast iron bank, molded with four circular towers, japanned with gold highlights and red finial. 5 9/16" h.
Est.
$800
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$1,000