Max Berry Collection I - November 15, 2014 2014-11-15 Auction - 383 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ
Max Berry Collection I - November 15, 2014
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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Max Berry Collection I - November 15, 2014

The Max Berry Collection is one of the greatest antique mechanical bank and toy offerings of the decade. Nearly 500 important selections will astound collectors of all levels and promises to create an event that will surely become legend. The collection includes the rarest of mechanical banks, detailed cast iron horse drawn toys, early American tin toys, cast iron bell toys, a fantastic penny toy collection, and a few surprises from overseas.
SOLD
J. & E. STEVENS BOY FISHING PULL TOY: Cast iron and multicolored hand painted, great action, involves fish coming out of embossed lake while boy pulls fishing pole back, articulated action allows arms to lift aggressively. 8" l.
Est.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
J. & E. STEVENS BOY FISHING PULL TOY BRASS PATTERN: All original, brass example, the molding effects are highlighted and high detail is evident in casting when in unpainted condition, meticulous design execution noted on this toy. 8 1/8" l.
Est.
$1,800
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$2,000
SOLD
SHIMER ROAD CART: Nickel plated cast iron, solo drawn open cart features seated lady driver at embossed and railed open seat, spoke wheels. 10" l.
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
KENTON VICTORIA PHAETON: Rare, cast iron and hand painted in black open Phaeton with red spoke wheels and drawn by solo white horse, features seated driver and lady passenger. 17" l.
Est.
$2,000
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$2,500
SOLD
DENT TRANSFER WAGON: Cast iron, horse drawn open bed wagon painted in green with red spoke wheels and gold trimmed embossed lettering, drawn by solo black horse. 17" l.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
DENT HORSE DRAWN CAB: Cast iron, enclosed cab painted in blue with gold trim, features cast lanterns, open bench seat, yellow spoke wheels and drawn by solo white horse. 15" l.
Est.
$800
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$1,000
SOLD
HARRIS HORSE DRAWN TROLLEY: Cast iron, painted in red body and clerestory, drawn by solo brown horse, platforms on each end, stenciled "Consolidated Street R. R." on sides. 14 1/2" l.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
KENTON TWO SEAT TRAP: Cast iron, back to back trap is painted in black with red embossed seats and spoke wheels, features two figures and dog companion, drawn by two brown horses. 13 1/2" l.
Est.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
WELKER CROSBY OX CART: Early cast iron farm wagon, painted in red trim and japanned, drawn by two oxen, features railed sides, opening rear door and red spoke wheels. 10 3/4" l.
Est.
$800
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$1,000
SOLD
CARPENTER TWO SEAT HORSE DRAWN DEPOT WAGON: Early cast iron example, features two high bench seats in open tan wagon, red spoke wheels and hitch, drawn by white and black team of horses. 13 3/4" l.
Est.
$1,500
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$1,800
SOLD
HARRIS GOAT DRAWN BUCKBOARD: Rare, cast iron, features team of two white goats drawing blue open buckboard with slat floor design, features seated lady driver. 13" l.
Est.
$3,000
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$3,500
SOLD
PRATT & LETCHWORTH SINGLE SEAT SURREY: Cast iron with pressed steel cart, open bench seat with arm and back rest, yellow hitch and red spoke wheels, drawn by solo horse, seated figure. 15" l.
Est.
$500
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$700
SOLD
KYSER & REX SANTA SLEIGH: Cast iron, the most elaborate in casting design, this open sleigh features seated Santa with fully cast blanket and toys, drawn by two reindeer and ornate runners with wheels, brightly painted
Est.
$3,000
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$4,000
SOLD
DENT SLEIGH: circa 1905, cast iron open sleigh has japanned finish, embossed side trim, well molded red runners, drawn by solo japanned horse, seated figure is painted. 15" l.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
HUBLEY DOUBLE REINDEER SANTA SLEIGH: Cast iron, painted in green with gold trim, a now classic toy with great appeal to several fields of collecting, features two brown reindeer and Santa figure seated in open sleigh. 15 1/2" l.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
KENTON UNCLE SAM NODDER: circa 1903, cast iron and hand painted, depicts Uncle Sam whimsical nodder, seated in open Victorian Phaeton, Foxy Grandpa seated as driver, drawn by solo black horse. 16" l.
Est.
$5,000
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$7,000
SOLD
J. & E. STEVENS BOY WHIPPING DONKEY BRASS PATTERN: Original brass pattern for boy with sleeping dog in cart toy, fully articulated with moving arm and spoke wheels. 9" l.
Est.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
J. & E. STEVENS BOY WHIPPING HORSE IN CART: Cast iron, depicts seated boy with articulated whipping arm in open cart, features cast dog sleeping at body, drawn by solo white horse, ornate spoke wheels. 8 3/4" l.
Est.
$500
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$700
SOLD
N. N. HILL BRASS BUSTER BROWN & TIGE BELL TOY: circa 1905, cast iron and hand painted, amusing articulated action allows Tige to rock back and forth seemingly tugging at leash while Buster steers from front of open base. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
WATROUS TWO SAILORS BELL TOY: Cast iron figures painted in silver and blue overall, depicted as sailor's with bell ringers on feet able to strike series of three bells on shared platform when pulled along. 9 1/2" l.
Est.
$800
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$1,000
SOLD
GONG BELL COSSACK AND THE JAP BELL TOY: c. 1902, rare cast iron toy is hand painted, depicts the fight and eventual war between Russia and Japan with painted embossing of each country's flag at center, while figures seemingly dual with
Est.
$3,000
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$3,500
SOLD
GONG BELL CENTENNIAL BELL TOY: Cast iron example from the 1776 to 1876 Centennial, features nickel bell on red painted platform holding cloth flag, spoke wheels molded in familiar heart shapes. Provenance: L. C. Hegarty
Est.
$1,200
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$1,500
SOLD
BOY ROCKING ON OPEN CART BELL TOY: Cast iron and hand painted, depicts spirit painted boy with center mounted bell, silver open platform cart has articulated axle allowing wire in boy's hand to move him back and forth while bell
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
GONG BELL GOOSE BELL TOY: Cast iron, painted in silver, "No. 58" highlighted in green, goose able to swing aggressively and ring bell in beak when pushed along, heart shaped spoke wheels: this toy also appears with child
Est.
$700
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$900