Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 2
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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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KILGORE TOY SCALES: Cast iron, both painted in blue, embossed "Dayton," the other "Toledo," each with paper weight carts and nickel weight levers. 4" h to 5 7/8" w.
0573: KILGORE TOY SCALESEst. $350-$450
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LOT OF TWO RACERS: Both cast iron, includes a blue racer with driver and Kenton No. 3 racer, repainted in red, rubber tires. 6 1/2" l.
0608: LOT OF TWO RACERSEst. $400-$450
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CHILDREN'S PARADE ITEMS: Includes wooden ax, blade painted in red, parade baton in red, white and blue, and tin horn, spirit painted. 13" to 29" l.
0732: CHILDREN'S PARADE ITEMSEst. $100-$125
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HOOKED RUG WITH STAG FIGURE: c. 1890, hand made, puffed design with stag at center, flowers at ends, colors have faded but attractive theme. 24" x 38".
0643: HOOKED RUG WITH STAG FIGUREEst. $200-$300
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CLOWN WITH BASS DRUM: Germany, clockwork driven, hand painted tin head, hands and legs, holds tin litho drum at chest, marked "Made in Germany," cloth outfit, paint is very strong. 9 1/2" h.
0757: CLOWN WITH BASS DRUMEst. $1,200-$1,500
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HAND PAINTED WOOD TABLE: Small child's table, has an almost desk appeal or simple low plant stand design, features painted hearts and diamonds overall, slant tier, top has diamond cut-out shape. 18" h.
0767: HAND PAINTED WOOD TABLEEst. $300-$450
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SHIMER POLICE PATROL WAGON: c. late 1890's, nickeled cast iron open bench seat wagon, painted hitch and horses, features four seated policemen and standing prisoner, driver seated on embossed bench seat, bell at hitch, red
0693: SHIMER POLICE PATROL WAGONEst. $3,000-$4,500
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THREE TIER CORNER SHELF: Wood shelf made for corner placement, curved shelving, varnish finish, circa. 1900, a perfect still bank unit. 27 1/2" h.
0807: THREE TIER CORNER SHELFEst. $250-$350
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STEVENS & BROWN BIRD CAGE: Early American tin example, painted in bright primary colors, removable base, milk glass feeders on side, deer ornament at front of gable roof. 14 1/4" w. x 14 1/4" h.
0817: STEVENS & BROWN BIRD CAGEEst. $1,000-$1,200
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"NO PARKING HERE" SIGN: Double sided circular sign, painted in yellow, stamped black lettering, fits into pole section. 11 3/4" dia.
0837: "NO PARKING HERE" SIGNEst. $200-$250
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CHILD'S WHEELBARROW: Made of wood, open wheelbarrow with wooden spoke wheel, sides stenciled with image of horse. 34" l.
0555: CHILD'S WHEELBARROWEst. $250-$300
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CROWN COFFEE MILL: Cast iron, painted in red overall, decal reads "Landers, Frary & Clark," embossed "No. 11 L.F. & C. New Brittany Conn.," pull out ground drawer, wood handle. 12 1/2" h.
0778: CROWN COFFEE MILLEst. $300-$400
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CHRISTMAS TREE STAND: Cast iron, painted in green overall, gold trimmed, features three threaded tree bark knobs for tightening. 10" l x 3 1/2 "h.
0783: CHRISTMAS TREE STANDEst. $150-$200
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"BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERTS" SIGN: c. 1900, wood sign, done in white background, black lettering and painted shoes at each end, nicely accented trim over letters. 50" l.
0872: "BOOTS, SHOES & RUBBERTS" SIGNEst. $1,200-$1,500
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WOODWORKING AND REPAIRING SIGN: Wood sign painted in white overall, black lettering, reads "Trailers Built," and owners name, framed sign. 12" x 35 1/2".
0877: WOODWORKING AND REPAIRING SIGNEst. $150-$250
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BICYCLE REPAIR TOOL BOX: Very unique wooden open tray tool box with carry handle, reads "Bicycle Repairs…John H. Lesher," very early and scarce item. 10" h. x 22" w.
0803: BICYCLE REPAIR TOOL BOXEst. $1,000-$1,200
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CAST IRON MIRROR ON STAND: Very ornate casting effects, floral design, extensive paint details, swivel mirror at center, decorative dresser mirror. 17 1/2" h.
0808: CAST IRON MIRROR ON STANDEst. $300-$400
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J&E STEVENS CAST IRON FURNITURE GROUPING: Late 1890's, assorted furniture pieces, each hand painted overall, very ornate stenciling to early form table. Table 2 1/2" h. x 7" l.
0575: J&E STEVENS CAST IRON FURNITURE GROUPINGEst. $300-$350
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ATTORNEY AT LAW SIGN: Double sided wood sign with frame, reads "Joseph G. Page," at top, painted in white background, red and black letters, green frame. 9" x 22".
0843: ATTORNEY AT LAW SIGNEst. $200-$300
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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.
0922: DOUBLE DOOR BUILDING STILL BANKEst. $400-$500
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PLUMBING & HEATING SIGN: c. 1900, wood contractor's sign, painted in white background, black letters outlined in green, "J.T. Decker" in large letters, street address on bottom row. 14 1/2" x 30".
0873: PLUMBING & HEATING SIGNEst. $150-$225
"LARGE SHOE STORE" AD SIGN: This wall size wooden sign is exceptionally detailed, stunning artwork in oversize format, probably made for exterior wall or billboard styled road sign, paint is well preserved with minimal wood
0878: "LARGE SHOE STORE" AD SIGNEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed
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MASON MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOX: Shepard Hardware Co., designed by Charles G.Shepard & Peter Adams, patented 2/8/1887. The comical appearing Hod Carrier receives the coin and throws it forward, depositing it in the bank. The
0952: MASON MECHANICAL BANK WITH BOXEst. $40,000-$50,000
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IVES CIRCUS RIDER: c. 1880, very rare example, depicts performer on horseback, tin and wood medium, clockwork mechanism housed in wood stage base, full outfit with rope whip in hand, possibly the finest known
0957: IVES CIRCUS RIDEREst. $12,000-$15,000