Signature | March 2025 2025-03-15 Auction - 500 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ
GEORGE BROWN CLOCKWORK BOY IN HOOPGARGANTUAN SCHOENNER LIVE STEAM IRONCLAD SHIPBOXED ATC 1962 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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Signature | March 2025

The second half of the Curtis & Lina Smith collection pre-1900 Americana toy collection | The Bradley Kaplan Lionel collection Part II | European boats & trains from the late Tony Cuff UK Collection | Early Japanese automotive toys from Ira Bernstein | Choice cast iron toys and more.
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GEORGE BROWN CLOCKWORK BOY IN HOOP: 1. GEORGE BROWN CLOCKWORK BOY IN HOOP | A classic Americana toy featuring hand painted tin, early clothe clothing, and a composition head, one hoop is slightly smaller than the other causing the toy
0001: GEORGE BROWN CLOCKWORK BOY IN HOOPEst. $3,000-$6,000
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FALLOWS GIRL AND GOAT PLATFORM TOY: 2. FALLOWS GIRL AND GOAT PLATFORM TOY | Hand painted American tin toy with paint far above average, circa 1880. The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. 4" l. | Considering the age and fragility of this
0002: FALLOWS GIRL AND GOAT PLATFORM TOYEst. $600-$1,000
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IVES BOY ON HORSE PERAMBULATOR: 3. IVES BOY ON HORSE PERAMBULATOR | These three wheel velocipede carts as so iconic for the 1870 period, they're quite hard to acquire aside from a collection such as the Smith's who managed to
0003: IVES BOY ON HORSE PERAMBULATOREst. $5,000-$10,000
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ALTHOF BERGMANN HORSE W/BOY PLATFORM TOY: 4. ALTHOF BERGMANN HORSE W/BOY PLATFORM TOY | Large shelf presence on this early American tin toy, figure and horse are affixed to stationary hand painted platform, very tasteful form. The Curtis &
0004: ALTHOF BERGMANN HORSE W/BOY PLATFORM TOYEst. $2,000-$4,000
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FALLOWS BOY IN TIN HOOP: 5. FALLOWS BOY IN TIN HOOP | Can also be attributed to Althof Bergmann, these hoop toys are very collectible and visually pleasant, circa 1880, hand painted figure inside painted hoop. The Curtis &
0005: FALLOWS BOY IN TIN HOOPEst. $800-$1,600
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IVES HAND PAINTED PLATFORM HORSE: 6. IVES HAND PAINTED PLATFORM HORSE | All original toy is finely hand painted with stenciled reigns, there is a small split at one hoof and one hoof separated from base, age-wear to green base while
0006: IVES HAND PAINTED PLATFORM HORSEEst. $600-$1,200
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IVES EARLY CLOCKWORK SEE-SAW TOY: 7. IVES EARLY CLOCKWORK SEE-SAW TOY | Patented by Albert Dean, 1873, very amusing clockwork American tin toy, hand painted base with attractive floral stencil decoration, action involves a teetering
0007: IVES EARLY CLOCKWORK SEE-SAW TOYEst. $2,000-$4,000
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IVES CLOCKWORK HOOK BEHIND CART: 8. IVES CLOCKWORK HOOK BEHIND CART | Early clockwork driven American tin toy, ingenious design features lady at reins who is able to move back and forth as horse rocks up and down in trotting motion,
0008: IVES CLOCKWORK HOOK BEHIND CARTEst. $4,000-$7,000
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LARGE FALLOWS DOUBLE HORSE PLATFORM TOY: 9. LARGE FALLOWS DOUBLE HORSE PLATFORM TOY | Early American hand painted tin toy with an outstanding form and quite a large presence, circa 1880, the large horse is hinged at the belly and is
0009: LARGE FALLOWS DOUBLE HORSE PLATFORM TOYEst. $1,500-$3,000
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HULL & STAFFORD SMALL DOCTORS CART: 10. HULL & STAFFORD SMALL DOCTORS CART | Exceptional stenciled detailing to colorful roof of cart, charming little size, circa 1870s. The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. 7.5" l. | The horse front
0010: HULL & STAFFORD SMALL DOCTORS CARTEst. $600-$1,200
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GEORGE BROWN SONGBIRD FIRE PUMPER: 11. GEORGE BROWN SONGBIRD FIRE PUMPER | A scarce 1870s hand painted tin piece which exudes primitive Americana toy making, rarity is the only characteristic surpassing it's elegance, very detailed
0011: GEORGE BROWN SONGBIRD FIRE PUMPEREst. $6,000-$10,000
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IVES SANTA CLAUS CLOCKWORK WALKER: 12. IVES SANTA CLAUS CLOCKWORK WALKER | Popular toy depicts Santa in full robe, circa 1880, one of a series of walkers made by Ives and patented by Arthur Hotchkiss, hand painted lead head with great
0012: IVES SANTA CLAUS CLOCKWORK WALKEREst. $1,200-$2,400
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IVES THE TURK CLOCKWORK WALKER: 13. IVES THE TURK CLOCKWORK WALKER | Circa 1880, rare variation from the series of walkers made by Ives and patented by Arthur Hotchkiss, an upturned mustache and clothing style are what distinguish
0013: IVES THE TURK CLOCKWORK WALKEREst. $1,500-$3,000
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AUTOPERIPATETIKOS WALKING ZOUAVE: 14. AUTOPERIPATETIKOS WALKING ZOUAVE | Martin & Runyon, NY, patented 1862, well preserved original Zouave Soldier attire, clockwork driven walking motion. The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. 10.5"
0014: AUTOPERIPATETIKOS WALKING ZOUAVEEst. $1,000-$1,500
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BOXED IVES BOY ON A SWING TOY: 15. BOXED IVES BOY ON A SWING TOY | Also known as the Warner Toy, a tall wooden toy with cast iron appointments, patented 1872, when wound the naughty boy standing on the swing rocks back and forth
0015: BOXED IVES BOY ON A SWING TOYEst. $2,000-$4,000
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ALTHOF BERGMANN BOY HERDING ANIMALS TOY: 16. ALTHOF BERGMANN BOY HERDING ANIMALS TOY | Also has been attributed to Hull and Stafford, circa 1880s, early hand painted American tin is very seldom found in this strong of condition, color and
0016: ALTHOF BERGMANN BOY HERDING ANIMALS TOYEst. $3,000-$6,000
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IVES DOUBLE OARSMEN TOY: 17. IVES DOUBLE OARSMEN TOY | Extremely scarce toy features team of two rowers, circa 1870s, clockwork driven action of aggressive rowing in unison, as a child would have presumably placed such a toy
0017: IVES DOUBLE OARSMEN TOYEst. $8,000-$16,000
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IVES SINGLE OARSMAN IN BOAT: 18. IVES SINGLE OARSMAN IN BOAT | Attractive color combination and impressive all original hand painted tin, toy is stenciled Feb 9, 1869 at front, and "Carril" at the rear, working clockwork motor
0018: IVES SINGLE OARSMAN IN BOATEst. $2,000-$4,000
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FALLOWS GIRL PETTING CAT PLATFORM TOY: 19. FALLOWS GIRL PETTING CAT PLATFORM TOY | Rare example and very desirable with the cute cat theme, circa 1880s, early hand painted and spirit washed American tin toy with articulated axles which
0019: FALLOWS GIRL PETTING CAT PLATFORM TOYEst. $2,500-$5,000
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BLACK & WHITE CAT SQUEAK TOY: 20. BLACK & WHITE CAT SQUEAK TOY | Very cute piece, mohair covered, turn cats head and release, she lets out a meow squeak as head returns to side position. The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. 9" h.
0020: BLACK & WHITE CAT SQUEAK TOYEst. $400-$700
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STEIFF WOOL COVERED CAT ON WHEELS: 21. STEIFF WOOL COVERED CAT ON WHEELS | Germany. The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. 9.5" l. | A few tiny moth bites, under score button, (Excellent Condition) | $800 - $1,200
0021: STEIFF WOOL COVERED CAT ON WHEELSEst. $800-$1,200
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CAT W/ RED BOW SQUEAK TOY: 22. CAT W/ RED BOW SQUEAK TOY | Germany, lever at front activated squeaker function. The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. 5" l. | Bellows not working, (Excellent Condition) | $400 - $700
0022: CAT W/ RED BOW SQUEAK TOYEst. $400-$700
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KITTY CAUGHT A MOUSE SQUEAK TOY: 23. KITTY CAUGHT A MOUSE SQUEAK TOY | Germany, compress bottom bellows for squeak. The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. 6.5" h. | Small chip in mouth of mouse, (Excellent Condition) | $600 - $900
0023: KITTY CAUGHT A MOUSE SQUEAK TOYEst. $600-$900
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CAT WITH KITTENS SQUEAK TOY: 24. CAT WITH KITTENS SQUEAK TOY | Ex: Barenholtz Collection, pictured on page 119 in "American Antique Toys", squeak is mounted on bellows, the three cats are made of papier mache. The Curtis & Linda
0024: CAT WITH KITTENS SQUEAK TOYEst. $600-$1,200