Morphy Auctions September 3, 2011 Auction 2011-09-03 Auction - 823 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 34
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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...
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Cast Iron Halls Excelsior Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Arms, head, and desk are replaced. Condition (Excellent). Size 5 - 1/4" T.
1491: Cast Iron Halls Excelsior Mechanical Bank.Est. $300-$600
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Aluminum Jolly Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Starkey's. Both eyes, tongue, and ears roll back when lever is pressed. Condition (Excellent). Size 5 - 3/4" T.
1492: Aluminum Jolly Mechanical Bank.Est. $200-$400
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Cast Iron Howda Swivel Trunk Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Second casting. Condition (Near Mint). Size 7" T.
1493: Cast Iron Howda Swivel Trunk Mechanical Bank.Est. $800-$1,000
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Cast Iron Lion & Two Monkeys Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint). Size 9" L.
1494: Cast Iron Lion & Two Monkeys Mechanical Bank.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Cast Iron Leap Frog Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Restoration to both figures. Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 1/2" L.
1495: Cast Iron Leap Frog Mechanical Bank.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Cast Iron Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank.: Description Black face variation. Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 10" T.
1496: Cast Iron Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Cast Iron Indian & Bear Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. All original with beautiful paint. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 10 - 1/2" L.
1497: Cast Iron Indian & Bear Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Cast Iron Fowler Mechanical Bank.: Description Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Working. Bird is original. Early restoration to paint. Condition (Repainted). Size 9" L.
1498: Cast Iron Fowler Mechanical Bank.Est. $5,000-$7,000
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Cast Iron Professor Pug Frog Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. All original with just some minor touchup to mouth of frog. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 11" L. CORRECTION - Replaced crank.
1499: Cast Iron Professor Pug Frog Mechanical Bank.Est. $10,000-$15,000
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Cast Iron Calamity Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Right tackle is replaced and remaining figures are both repaired with some restoration. Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 3/4" L.
1500: Cast Iron Calamity Mechanical Bank.Est. $6,000-$9,000
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Cast Iron Dentist Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Touchup to arms and patient and one internal repair. Condition (Excellent). Size 10" L. CORRECTION - All the red paint is touched
1501: Cast Iron Dentist Mechanical Bank.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Cast Iron Mason Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. All original with restoration to wall. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 7 - 1/2" L. CORRECTION - The blue on the back of the Mason has
1502: Cast Iron Mason Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Cast Iron Monkey & Coconut Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 8 - 1/2" T.
1503: Cast Iron Monkey & Coconut Mechanical Bank.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Cast Iron Clown on Globe Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 9" T.
1504: Cast Iron Clown on Globe Mechanical Bank.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Cast Iron Humpty Dumpty Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Beautiful and professional restoration. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 7 - 1/2" T.
1505: Cast Iron Humpty Dumpty Mechanical Bank.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Cast Iron Magician Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Some minor restoration to figure and table. Condition (Excellent).
1506: Cast Iron Magician Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Cast Iron Trick Dog Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Condition (Near Mint).
1507: Cast Iron Trick Dog Mechanical Bank.Est. $300-$600
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Cast Iron Tammany Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Brown jacket with gray pant variation. All original. Condition (Near Mint).
1508: Cast Iron Tammany Mechanical Bank.Est. $600-$900
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Cast Iron Owl Turns Head Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. All original. Condition (Excellent Plus).
1509: Cast Iron Owl Turns Head Mechanical Bank.Est. $300-$600
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Cast Iron Jolly Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured in England. All original. Condition (Excellent Plus).
1510: Cast Iron Jolly Mechanical Bank.Est. $300-$500
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Cast Iron Boy on Trapeze Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Barton & Smith. Restoration to base. Condition (Excellent).
1511: Cast Iron Boy on Trapeze Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Cast Iron Organ & Dancing Bear Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Some minor restoration to roof and figures. Condition (Excellent Plus).
1512: Cast Iron Organ & Dancing Bear Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Cast Iron Mammy with Spoon Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Beautiful, early repaint. Condition (Excellent).
1513: Cast Iron Mammy with Spoon Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Cast Iron 5-Hole Fort Mechanical Bank.: Description Working. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company. Early restoration and replaced flag. Condition (Excellent Plus). CORRECTION - The trap and end plate are restored. There are two
1514: Cast Iron 5-Hole Fort Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$5,000