Morphy Auctions September 3, 2011 Auction 2011-09-03 Auction - 823 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 33
Morphy Auctions September 3, 2011 Auction
1284: 2008 Chevrolet Chevy Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car.
852: Lot of 2: Mills 1¢ Vest Pocket Slot Machines.
1283: 1972 Chevrolet Chevy Chevelle Classic Car.
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Denver, PA, United States
Auction Details

Morphy Auctions September 3, 2011 Auction

Bob Levy Coin-Op, Adv. & Toys - 10AM September 02 - September 03, 2011 Morphy’s to auction premier Bob Levy collection of antique, vintagecoin-op machines in Sept. 2-3 sale On Sept. 3, 2011, Morphy’s will be transformed into an arcade of color and sound as the central Pennsylvania company auctions the late Bob Levy’s revered personal collection of gambling and coin-op machines. The painstakingly amassed collection of 400 antique and vintage machines will be offered unpicked and in its entirety during the second session of Morphy’s Sept. 2-3 Coin Op, Antique Advertising and General Store sale. Bob Levy was a renowned expert on coin-ops who bought and sold only the rarest and best examples. For many years he based his antiques business “The Unique One” in a Pennsauken, N.J., showroom, but his clientele was a global one. He was a fountainhead of coin-op knowledge and such a presence in the hobby that collectors far and wide referred to him as simply “the slot machine guy.” In October of 2009, Levy joined the Morphy Auctions team to head a new department for antique gambling and coin-op machines. “When Bob passed away in February, we were honored to learn that, in his estate planning, Bob had entrusted us to auction his collection of prized machines, which he called his ‘keepers,’” said Morphy’s CEO Dan Morphy. Perhaps the most important piece in the collection is the Superior 5-Cent Horse Race slot machine described in the catalog as “the best of the best.” One of the most coveted machines in coin-op collecting, it has a confection-vending feature... ... View More...
SOLD
Cast Iron Reclining Chinaman Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Minor touchup to face and arms. Includes a newly-made box (not original). Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 8 - 1/2" L.
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
SOLD
Cast Iron Magic Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. All original. Two small cracks in roof. Condition (Near Mint). Size 6" L.
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
SOLD
Cast Iron Battleship Still Bank.: Description Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens. Some restoration to hull and a few replaced guns. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 10 - 1/2" L.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Cast Iron Jonah & The Whale Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Restored. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 10 - 1/4" L.
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
SOLD
Cast Iron Organ Mechanical Bank Dancing Cat & Dog: Description Working. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Replaced trap and minor restoration. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 7 - 1/4" T.
Est.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
Aluminum Jolly Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Starkey's. Both eyes, tongue, and ears roll back when lever is pressed. Condition (Very Good). Size 5 - 3/4" T.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Cast Iron 'Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank.: Description Jockey over variation. Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Excellent). Size 10" L.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.: Description Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Working. All original. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 7 - 3/4" L.
Est.
$1,200
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$1,800
SOLD
Cast Iron Magician Mechanical Bank.: Description Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. All original. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" T.
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
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Cast Iron Punch & Judy Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. All original. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 7 - 1/2" T. CORRECTION - Paint restoration.
Est.
$2,000
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$4,000
SOLD
Cast Iron Butting Buffalo Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint). Size 8" L. CORRECTION - Hat is touched up.
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
SOLD
Cast Iron Fort Mechanical Bank with 7 Holes.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. All original with minor restoration to target. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 7 - 1/4" L. Correction - Replaced target and top
Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
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Cast Iron Darktown Battery Mechanical Bank.: Description Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Beautiful, all original condition. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 9 - 3/4" L.
Est.
$7,000
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$9,000
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Cast Iron Girl Skipping Rope Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Minor touchup to head and face; otherwise, all original. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 8 - 1/4" T. CORRECTION - Bracket holding
Est.
$16,000
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$22,000
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Cast Iron Uncle Remus Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Beautiful original example. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 6" L. CORRECTION - Fence at house is repainted, and the club in the cop's hand is
Est.
$14,000
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$16,000
SOLD
Cast Iron Teddy & Bear Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 10" L. CORRECTION - The top of Teddy's hat is touched up.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Cast Iron Circus Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Turntable is all original. Touchup to red paint and figure. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 1/2" Dia. CORRECTION - The crank has been
Est.
$6,000
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$9,000
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Cast Iron Cat & Mouse Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 12" T. CORRECTION - Cracked base plate.
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
SOLD
Cast Iron Giant in Tower Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Harper. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 9 - 1/4" T.
Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
SOLD
Cast Iron Two Frogs Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 9" L.
Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
SOLD
Cast Iron Artillery Mechanical Bank.: Description Bronze variation. Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Condition (Near Mint). Size 8" L.
Est.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
Cast Iron William Tell Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 1/2" L.
Est.
$700
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$1,000