Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 4
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
THREE POTTERY JUG STILL BANKS: Includes two extensive floral decorations and brown colored jug, early examples. 4 1/2" to 5 1/4" h.
Est.
$350
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$450
SOLD
LOT OF THREE POTTERY STILL BANKS: Includes two apples and one jug, each hand painted overall, floral paint décor to red apple, examples are early stoneware with coin slots at top. 3 1/4" to 4" h.
Est.
$350
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$450
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HIGH BUTTON SHOE STILL BANK: Pottery, c. 1890, painted in red overall, coin slot on top, simple details give it a folky look. 3 1/8" h.
Est.
$200
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$250
SOLD
LOT OF TWO POTTERY STILL BANKS: Includes hen on nest with eggs and chicks, and ornamental hand painted example with domed top and finial. 5" to 5 5/8" h.
Est.
$200
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$250
SOLD
POTTERY HOUSE STILL BANK: Very extensive molding, features two chimneys and gabled roof, multi-colored building, very colorful and early example. 7" h. x 7 3/4" w.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
WILLIAM & JAMES SPENCE SAVINGS POTTERY STILL BANK: 1847, deep reliefs of knights at front, eagle on top, two slots on back, probably twin boys share bank. 4 1/2" h. x 7 1/2" w.
Est.
$800
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$1,000
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"LADIES SHOE COUNTER" SIGN: Wood boot on base, painted in black with gold buttons and trim, mounted on red base, very early example. 14 1/2" h.
Est.
$350
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$450
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EARLY CHILD'S DRUM: Made of wood and hand painted in colorful red, blue, yellow and greens, appears to have natural animal skin heads, eagle decal on front, approx. age from 1880's. 8 5/8" h. x 8" dia.
Est.
$350
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$450
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CARVED WALKING CANE: An exceptional example with Indian, long serpent and leaves, nice details overall, paint is very strong, some wear, minor splitting at bottom of cane. 35" l.
Est.
$750
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$1,000
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WOOD CARVED CANE: Extensive carving details, features plants, man holding rifle, fish, bird and other animals, very creative design, great themes. 36" l.
Est.
$400
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$500
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WOOD CARVED SNAKE & FROG CANE: Well carved piece, depicts spiraling snake attacking frog at handle, painted overall. 32" l.
Est.
$400
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$500
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JOHN EBERHART STONEWARE JUG: Painted crock with cobalt lettering, New Geneva, PA example. 8 3/4" h.
Est.
$200
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$250
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CRAWFORD GROCER STONEWARE JUG: Crock is painted and decorated in cobalt, West Virginia example. 9 3/4" h.
Est.
$200
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$300
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LOF OT THREE STONEWARE JUGS: Typical grey coloring with cobalt décor overall, varied shapes and highlights. 6 1/2" to 8 1/4" h.
Est.
$175
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$250
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LARGE STONEWARE JUG: C. 1880, glazed with cobalt, reads New Geneva PA on front, accents all around, nice wide mouth example, molded handles. 19 1/2" h.
Est.
$250
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$300
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WOODEN SHOE PIN CUSHION: Early hand painted wood high heel shoe with metal shoe outlets, soft pin cushion at top, great little folk art example. 6 1/2" h.
Est.
$400
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$500
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FOLK ART BOOT AND HORSESHOE PIN CUSHION: Hand painted wooden example, a great design with heart shaped base, heeled shoe and horseshoe with center plush pin cushion. 3 1/4" h.
Est.
$350
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$400
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ORNATE PAINTED PIN CUSHION: C. 1890, shelf pin cushion with five cushion positions, wood is poly chromed, very colorful. 4 3/4" h.
Est.
$200
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$300
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CAST IRON DECORATIVE PIN CUSHION: Cast iron pedestaled base, circular top with plush pin cushion, well molded, painted in red overall. 4" dia.
Est.
$300
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$400
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TIERED WOODEN PIN CUSHION: C. 1890, painted wood, very decorative example, features two circular trays and top mounted pin cushion. 5 7/8" h.
Est.
$400
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$500
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EARLY FIGURAL THREAD CLASP: C. late 1800's, red and gold, cast iron clasp has screw tightening adjustment. 3 3/4" w x 5" h.
Est.
$350
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$400
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LOT OF TWO BIRD FIGURAL THREAD CLASPS: Early examples, includes cast iron and ornate tin figural, each with adjustable threaded screws. 3" to 4" w.
Est.
$300
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$400
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PAINTED SPINDLE HOLDER: C. 1870's, wood cabinet style with opening drawer, holds eight spools, very decorative woodwork, bright paint. 9 1/2" h.
Est.
$350
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$450
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EARLY WOODEN CRANK SPINDLE: Painted in deep reds and greens, fits into support with base, paint details decorated overall, nice little folk art piece. 6 1/2" h.
Est.
$300
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$400