Donal Markey Collection 2011-03-26 Auction - 635 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 3
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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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WILKENS "WORLDS FAIR" HORSEDRAWN TROLLEY WITH BOX: Cast iron toy depiction of truly early tourist travel, done in red coach, drawn by solo white horse, stamped "World's Fair Street R.R.," on sides, wheels allow easy travel, includes bottom of
0448: WILKENS "WORLDS FAIR" HORSEDRAWN TROLLEY WITH BOXEst. $1,500-$2,000
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OVERLAND CIRCUS BAND WAGON: Kenton, cast iron, horse drawn open wagon features seated band musicians, parade horses have seated riders, great embossing on sides of wagon. 15" l.
0449: OVERLAND CIRCUS BAND WAGONEst. $600-$800
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POODLE BELL RINGER: Gong Bell, c. 1890's, very desirable example, cast iron, whimsical casting, well detailed color scheme, poodle stands on stand, bell rings as toy is pulled along with clown and dog moving sideways
0450: POODLE BELL RINGEREst. $3,000-$4,000
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ELEPHANT BELL RINGER: Gong Bell, No. 40 embossed on well detailed cast iron base, exceptional painted condition, whimsical full figure of elephant rings bell as toy is pulled along, blue base version. 7 1/2" l.
0451: ELEPHANT BELL RINGEREst. $3,000-$4,000
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CAST IRON EAGLE BELL TOY: Gong Bell, patriotic themed toy, painted in red, white and blue, eagle mounted on ornate base, swivel motions allow bell ringing, great imagery. 5 1/2" l.
0452: CAST IRON EAGLE BELL TOYEst. $2,000-$3,000
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THE GATOR BAITER BELL TOY: N.N. Hill, exceptional action, depicts young boy feeding alligator as its jaw opens while being pulled along floor, rare cast iron example, beautiful colors. 9" l.
0453: THE GATOR BAITER BELL TOYEst. $3,000-$4,000
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BISQUE HEAD DOLL BELL TOY: American Mfg. unknown, a well detailed and early piece, have seen in different head versions, wooden base, articulated swivel head and hands able to strike bell, cloth outfit, ornate bells hang
0454: BISQUE HEAD DOLL BELL TOYEst. $3,500-$4,500
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DING DONG BELL TOY: Gong Bell, c. 1890's, one of the more whimsical castings in bell toys, intricate mold design features figures at each end with wishing well at center, quite visual and fabulous color scheme. 9" l.
0455: DING DONG BELL TOYEst. $4,000-$5,000
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FOLK ART SPINNING BANK: Made of wood, well painted with accent décor, barrel money box spins on base, slot on side. 5 1/2" h.
0456: FOLK ART SPINNING BANKEst. $400-$500
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UNUSUAL STILL BANK BOOKENDS: Folk art wood banks, each painted in black, yellow highlights, one reads "Albert," the other reads "Florence," slots at top. 5" h x 5 1/4" w.
0457: UNUSUAL STILL BANK BOOKENDSEst. $600-$800
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FOLK ART TRICK DOOR SAVINGS BOX: Carved squirrel finial, painted box with opening front panel, base penciled "1898 Lancaster, Elizabethtown…Whistler & Bro.," back painted with initials. 9 1/4" h.
0458: FOLK ART TRICK DOOR SAVINGS BOXEst. $600-$800
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EARLY WOOD STILL BANK BOX: Hand painted in red overall, brown top with slot screwed on box, reads "Corda's Bank," yellow highlights. 4 1/2" x 5 1/2".
0459: EARLY WOOD STILL BANK BOXEst. $500-$600
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EARLY WOOD STILL BANK: Made of balsa wood, features a paper label on lid, reads "A Penny Saved a Penny Earned," painted in red and yellow. 2 1/2" x 5 3/4" w.
0460: EARLY WOOD STILL BANKEst. $200-$250
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TWO WOOD STILL BANKS: Both hand made, features small box shape with lid and a six part box example, reads "Save the Penny," both very early. 2 3/4" - 3 3/4" h.
0461: TWO WOOD STILL BANKSEst. $400-$500
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1860 PENNSYLVANIA CARVED BOOK STILL BANK: Highly carved and decorated, front of book reads "Sophia," back cover reads "0860," an artistic liberty to 1860, exceptional detail, beautiful colors. 4" h x 2 3/4" w.
0462: 1860 PENNSYLVANIA CARVED BOOK STILL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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HORSE THEME BOOK BOX: Hand made book with carved horse head and horse shoe relief, top and bottom slides for retrieving interior possessions. 4 1/4" h x 3 1/4" w.
0463: HORSE THEME BOOK BOXEst. $300-$400
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TWO WOOD STOOL STILL BANKS: Includes painted example with bottom trap, reads "Jackie," on side, other is natural color, reads "oor wee bairn is no fool, the pennies all go in the stool."si 6 1/4" to 8" l.
0464: TWO WOOD STOOL STILL BANKSEst. $350-$450
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FOLK ART CARVED BENCH STILL BANK: Footed bench table, has varied carvings on all sides, features hearts, anchors, leaves, ship and more, very extensive work 4 1/4" h x 7 1/4" w.
0465: FOLK ART CARVED BENCH STILL BANKEst. $350-$450
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TWO FOLK ART WOOD STILL BANKS: Includes a small "Home Mission" bank with steeple and box bank with partial decals on sides. 2 5/16" to 7" h.
0466: TWO FOLK ART WOOD STILL BANKSEst. $300-$400
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"MY NEST EGG" WOODEN STILL BANK: Egg shaped figural bank on circular base, stenciled on body of bank, slot at top. 5" l.
0467: "MY NEST EGG" WOODEN STILL BANKEst. $175-$200
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POTTERY URN STILL BANK: Exceptionally painted pottery bank with slot on side, multi-colors are done in assorted bands. 4 3/8" h.
0468: POTTERY URN STILL BANKEst. $300-$400
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CLAY BELL STILL BANK: Red clay and painted in American flag colors, red, white and blue, very attractive example, coin slot at top side, stars circle top. 5 1/2" h.
0469: CLAY BELL STILL BANKEst. $500-$600
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SARATOGA SOUVENIR JUG STILL BANK: Hand painted overall, very decorative, reads "Saratoga" around top, slot appears before finial. 3 7/8" h.
0470: SARATOGA SOUVENIR JUG STILL BANKEst. $300-$400
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DEOCRATED JUG AND BARRELL STILL BANKS: Pottery examples, both feature hand painted floral décor, both done in shades of green. 3 3/4" to 4 1/2" h.
0471: DEOCRATED JUG AND BARRELL STILL BANKSEst. $150-$250