Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 26
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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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FLAT IRON STILL BANK BUILDING: Kenton, cast iron, painted in silver with gold trimmed roof, slot at top, there are several sizes in this series. 5 1/2" h.
1000: FLAT IRON STILL BANK BUILDINGEst. $300-$400
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PAINTED CUPOLA BUILDING STILL BANK: J&E Stevens, cast iron, beautiful colors, done in red, yellow, green and grey trim on brown foundation brick work. SIZE
1001: PAINTED CUPOLA BUILDING STILL BANKEst. $500-$600
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HOME SAVINGS STILL BANK: Shimer Toy Co., c. 1899, cast iron, painted version, done in silver and gold, well molded overall, deeply embossed brickwork and roof effects.
1003: HOME SAVINGS STILL BANKEst. $500-$600
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CROWN BANK WITH TOWER: J&E Stevens, cast iron, scarce example, painted in green and red, black roof, light white highlights.
1004: CROWN BANK WITH TOWEREst. $800-$1,000
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CROWN STILL BANK: J&E Stevens, painted example, cast iron, done in red, white and blue, a beautiful color scheme. 5" h.
1005: CROWN STILL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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LARGE CUPOLA STILL BANK: J&E Stevens, c. 1872, painted "Frederick" on roof, building done in maroon, grey trim, red windows, very ornate. 5 1/2" h.
1006: LARGE CUPOLA STILL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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HOME STILL BANK (PAINTED VERSION): Judd, c. 1895, very desirable example, painted in brown with red roof and green highlights, figure at door depicted in blue pants, possibly finest known. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
1007: HOME STILL BANK (PAINTED VERSION)Est. $600-$700
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GROUPING OF ANTIQUE TOY REFERENCE BOOKS: Nice lot of classic books including "American Antique Toys" by Barenholtz, "Golden Age of Toys," "George Brown Sketchbook" reprints, "Cast Iron Toy Guns" by Logan Best and others.
1008: GROUPING OF ANTIQUE TOY REFERENCE BOOKSEst. $125-$175
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GLOBE ON ARC STILL BANK: Grey Iron Casting Co., cast iron, painted red overall, globe spins in arc, embossed with continents and ocean mapping. 5 1/4" h.
1009: GLOBE ON ARC STILL BANKEst. $300-$400
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LOT OF TWO BUILDING STILL BANKS: A.C. Williams, cast iron, includes Domed Mosque and Skyscraper Bank, both painted in silver and gold. 3 5/8" to 5" h.
1010: LOT OF TWO BUILDING STILL BANKSEst. $250-$300
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TOY CATALOG GROUPING: Includes small toy catalogs featuring Kilgore, J&E Stevens, Strauss and several reprints.
1011: TOY CATALOG GROUPINGEst. $100-$125
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LARGE ANTIQUE TOY REFERENCE BOOK LOT: Grouping includes Barenholtz "American Antique Toys," "Artist in Wood" by Fried, McCollough's "Buddy 'L' Toys," Hertz "Antique Collecting for Men" and others.
1012: LARGE ANTIQUE TOY REFERENCE BOOK LOTEst. $125-$175
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LOT OF TWO HALLS EXCELSIOR BANKS AND PARTS: Painted in red and white, one in maroon and grey, missing cupola and seated cashier, lot includes several broken monkey cashier pieces. 5 1/2" h.
1013: LOT OF TWO HALLS EXCELSIOR BANKS AND PARTSEst. $200-$300
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PARTS LOT: Assorted cast iron and wood pattern parts included, several original and re-cast figures, bank parts inter mixed.
1014: PARTS LOTEst. $150-$200
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BOX LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: Donal collected for years and as every other collector before him, he amassed a variety of mixed goods; this lot contains many of the items found in drawers and cabinets, sold as-is.
1015: BOX LOT OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMSEst. $100-$150
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LOT OF BANK PARTS: Includes a lattice round base in beautiful lavender and blue missing frog and mechanism, base for boy and goat and lead dogs on house missing trap side panel.
1016: LOT OF BANK PARTSEst. $250-$350
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STEAMBOAT (6 HOLES) STILL BANK: Cast iron, scarce example, painted in silver overall, two slots on upper cabin, wheels allow floor pulling. 7 1/2" l.
1017: STEAMBOAT (6 HOLES) STILL BANKEst. $350-$400
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ARCADE RIVERBOAT STILL BANK: Cast iron, red painted version, well scaled, paddle wheels cast in body, features spoke wheels for pulling along, slot at stern and bow.
1018: ARCADE RIVERBOAT STILL BANKEst. $600-$700
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BATTLESHIP MAINE (SMALL) STILL BANK: Grey Iron casting Co., cast iron, japanned overall with gold highlights. 4 5/8" x 4 1/2".
1019: BATTLESHIP MAINE (SMALL) STILL BANKEst. $350-$450
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WOVEN BASKET STILL BANK: Chas. A. Braun designer, pat. 1902, cast iron, electroplated, fabulous condition, well cast piece. 3" h.
1020: WOVEN BASKET STILL BANKEst. $150-$200
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SINGER ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE STILL BANK: Germany, c. 1920's, made of tin and cast iron, key lock on side opens table top. 5 1/4" h.
1021: SINGER ELECTRIC SEWING MACHINE STILL BANKEst. $500-$600
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COMMONWEALTH REGISTER STILL BANK WITH BOX: Chas. Shonk, pat. 1905, lithographed tin, very graphic detail, includes copper stamp block. 5" h.
1022: COMMONWEALTH REGISTER STILL BANK WITH BOXEst. $175-$225
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SINGER SEWING MACHINE STILL BANK: Germany, c. 1910, made of tin, cover over table receives coins, table stand complete with foot pedal decal on hood, key lock on side. 5 1/4" h.
1023: SINGER SEWING MACHINE STILL BANKEst. $400-$500