MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat. Sept. 15, 2012 Auction 2012-09-15 Auction - 850 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 2
1913: Cast Iron Merry-Go-Round Mechanical Bank.1950: Cast Iron Calamity Mechanical Bank.1936: Cast Iron Mikado Mechanical Bank.
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Denver, PA, United States
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MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat. Sept. 15, 2012 Auction

Fun ahead at Morphy?s Sept. 13-15 Toys, Dolls & Sports Memorabilia sale Featured: Al Winick mechanical bank collection ?best at auction since Steckbeck sale? Morphy?s will usher in its busy slate of fall sales with a big three-day auction of antique toys, dolls and sports memorabilia, Sept. 13-15. A number of exceptional collections have been consigned to the event, including the Al Winick mechanical bank collection, the Jack Matthews toy soldier collection and the Ed Sandford Japanese die-cast robot collection. All three sessions will commence at 9 a.m. at Morphy?s gallery, located on the Adamstown antiques strip in Denver, Pa. The Thursday, Sept. 13 session opens with more than 300 doll lots consisting of German, French bisque and china dolls. Among the highlights are a long-face ?triste? Jumeau bebe estimated at $10,000-$15,000; a very desirable circle dot Bru, $8,000-$12,000; and a Simon & Halbig 929 character doll, $2,000-$4,000. The remainder of the session is devoted to the ultra-pristine Ed Sandford collection of die-cast robots. Most of the robots in this collection were made in the 1960s by companies whose designs are now considered the cream of the crop, e.g., Popy, Clover, Takara and Bandai...
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Cast Iron Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by Shepard Hardware Company. Beautiful example with nice paint. Condition (Near Mint). Size 10" L.
1924: Cast Iron Jonah & the Whale Mechanical Bank.Est. $5,000-$7,000
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Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Red dress variation. Working. All original. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 7" L.
1925: Cast Iron Speaking Dog Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$4,000
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Cast Iron Milking Cow Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Beautiful, original working condition. Condition (Near Mint). Size 10" L. CORRECTION - Fence and lever repaired.
1926: Cast Iron Milking Cow Mechanical Bank.Est. $6,000-$8,000
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Cast Iron Elephant with Howdah Mechanical Bank.: Locked variation. Provenance: Tudor. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 7" T.
1927: Cast Iron Elephant with Howdah Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Cast Iron Man Thumbs Nose Mechanical Bank.: All original. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 6 - 1/2" L.
1928: Cast Iron Man Thumbs Nose Mechanical Bank.Est. $6,000-$8,000
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Cast Iron Miniature Organ Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Yellow coat variation. Provenance: Griffith. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 4" T. CORRECTION: Description has been corrected to more accurately reflect the lot.
1929: Cast Iron Miniature Organ Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$4,000
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Bronze Bill E. Grin Mechanical Bank Pattern.: Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 4" T.
1930: Bronze Bill E. Grin Mechanical Bank Pattern.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Cast Iron Reclining Chinaman Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Blue jacket with yellow pants variation. Some minor touchup to forehead and arm. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" L.
1931: Cast Iron Reclining Chinaman Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Bronze Called Out Mechanical Bank Pattern.: Condition (Near Mint). Size 8 - 1/2" T.
1932: Bronze Called Out Mechanical Bank Pattern.Est. $10,000-$12,000
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Cast Iron Tammany Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Blue jacket variation. Original trap. Provenance: Griffith. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 5 - 3/4" T.
1933: Cast Iron Tammany Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Cast Iron Girl Skipping Rope Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Beautiful working condition. Red, white, and blue variation. Condition (Excellent Plus - Near Mint). Size 8 - 1/4" .
1934: Cast Iron Girl Skipping Rope Mechanical Bank.Est. $35,000-$50,000
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Cast Iron Gray Elephant Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by Hubley. Provenance: Griffith. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 8" L.
1935: Cast Iron Gray Elephant Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Cast Iron Mikado Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Blue variation. Beautiful example. One cone has been reattached. Works fine. Condition (Near Mint). Size 6 - 3/4" T.
1936: Cast Iron Mikado Mechanical Bank.Est. $100,000-$150,000
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Cast Iron Bird on Roof Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Beautiful example with purple flashing on roof. Provenance: Mosler. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 6 - 1/2" T.
1937: Cast Iron Bird on Roof Mechanical Bank.Est. $8,000-$12,000
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Cast Iron Grenadier Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Man with feather in hat. Nice highlights to base. Repainted figure. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 10" L.
1938: Cast Iron Grenadier Mechanical Bank.Est. $3,000-$4,000
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Cast Iron Elephant with 3 Clowns Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Working. Condition (Near Mint). Size 6" T.
1939: Cast Iron Elephant with 3 Clowns Mechanical Bank.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Cast Iron Always Did Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Working. Jockey over variation. Nice, bright paint. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 10 - 1/2" L.
1940: Cast Iron Always Did Spise a Mule Mechanical BankEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Cast Iron Mosque Mechanical Bank.: Beautiful example with green flashing. Provenance: Griffith. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 9" T.
1941: Cast Iron Mosque Mechanical Bank.Est. $6,000-$8,000
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Cast Iron Teddy & The Bear Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Company. Working. Beautiful, original condition. Condition (Near Mint). Size 10" L.
1942: Cast Iron Teddy & The Bear Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Cast Iron Lion & Two Monkeys Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Original small monkey and trap. Beautiful red, orange, and yellow highlights on base. Condition (Near Mint). Size 9 - 1/2" T.
1943: Cast Iron Lion & Two Monkeys Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Cast Iron Afghanistan Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by H.L. Judd Mfg. Company. Working. Provenance: Griffith. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
1944: Cast Iron Afghanistan Mechanical Bank.Est. $6,000-$8,000
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Cast Iron Mammy with Spoon Mechanical Bank.: Working. Red dress. Early restoration. Condition (Restored). Size 7 - 1/2" T.
1945: Cast Iron Mammy with Spoon Mechanical Bank.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Cast Iron Roller Skating Mechanical Bank.: Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Beautiful example with nice, bright paint. Minor touchup to track. Works fine. Condition (Near Mint). Size 9" L.
1946: Cast Iron Roller Skating Mechanical Bank.Est. $100,000-$125,000
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Tin Mickey Mouse Vending Bank.: Circa 1930s. Manufactured by Seilheimer & Strauss. Beautiful working condition. Mickey with accordion on back variation. Condition (Near Mint). Size 7" T.
1947: Tin Mickey Mouse Vending Bank.Est. $20,000-$30,000