Max Berry Collection II - March 28, 2015 2015-03-28 Auction - 434 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 12
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DARKEY KICKING WATERMELON MECHANICAL BANKRARE HORSE DRAWN DOUBLE DECKER OMNIBUSALTHOF BERGMANN GOAT BELL TOY
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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Max Berry Collection II - March 28, 2015

The Max Berry Collection is one of the greatest antique mechanical bank and toy offerings of the decade. Nearly 600 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.
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CREEDMORE MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, Phila., PA, Patented 1877, light blue jacket version, rifle action, when cocked back and coin placed on barrel, ready for foot to be pressed releasing
0894: CREEDMORE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $500-$700
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TOAD IN DEN MECHANICAL BANK: James Fallows, Phila., Patented 1871, hand painted tin, action involves placing coin in holder then pressing lever which causes frog to grab coin and return into holder making deposit.
0896: TOAD IN DEN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$8,000
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MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Edward L. Morris, Patented 1880, cast iron, amusing action involves placing coin between mules back legs and pressing lever causing him to kick legs high and
0897: MULE ENTERING BARN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,250-$2,500
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HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by John D. Hall, MA, Patented 1869, cast iron, white building, red roof, place coin on wood cashier's tray and weight allows deposit.
0898: HALLS EXCELSIOR MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. John Harper & Co., Willenhall, England, circa 1892, cast iron and hand painted overall, very desirable example depicts a giant emerging from castle tower, coin is placed at tower's top slot,
0899: GIANT IN TOWER MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$8,000
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JOLLY 'N' WITH FEZ MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. origin possibly Spain, circa 1930, aluminum example and hand painted overall, lever on reverse side allows coin placed in hand to be tossed into mouth for deposit as eyes roll back.
0900: JOLLY 'N' WITH FEZ MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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DENT ADIRONDACK PADDLE WHEELER: c. 1905, cast iron, painted in white overall with yellow roof top and red highlights, embossed, "Adirondack," on paddle wheel, spoke wheels allow articulated axle to simulate rocking motions. 15" l.
0901: DENT ADIRONDACK PADDLE WHEELEREst. $400-$600
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HUBLEY DUTCH CLEANSER GIRL CHASING DIRT: circa 1932, colorful and whimsical casting, cam action allows articulation of head and hand motions, great mold design overall, pull toy reportedly commissioned by popular cleanser company; stick
0902: HUBLEY DUTCH CLEANSER GIRL CHASING DIRTEst. $4,000-$5,000
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SIGHT SEEING AUTO: Kenton, c. mid teens, very whimsical open touring auto with seated comic characters, painted in white body, gold highlights, embossed, "Sight Seeing Auto" on sides, red spoke wheels, the popular
0903: SIGHT SEEING AUTOEst. $1,500-$2,500
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HUBLEY STATIC SPEEDBOAT: Cast iron, classic racing boat with "STATIC" embossed sides, painted in red overall, original decal on side, seated driver, depicted with hand on motor throttle, Hubley decal on rear. 10" l.
0904: HUBLEY STATIC SPEEDBOATEst. $3,000-$4,000
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HUBLEY PENN YAN SPEEDBOAT: c. 1938, an elusive cast iron toy due to its limited production life as Hubley never sought Penn Yan's permission to create an exacting copy of their boat, it is exceptional in every respect, casting
0905: HUBLEY PENN YAN SPEEDBOATEst. $8,000-$10,000
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HUBLEY "SURFER BOY" PULL TOY: A cast iron rarity, figure's bathing suit embossed "Beach Patrol," which helped advertise Jantsen swim wear line, a truly visually appealing toy with cast waves, eccentric axle allows simulated
0906: HUBLEY "SURFER BOY" PULL TOYEst. $5,000-$7,000
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HUBLEY STATIC SPEEDBOAT: Cast iron, racing boat with "STATIC" embossed sides, painted in green overall, original decal on side, seated driver, depicted with hand on motor throttle. 10" l.
0907: HUBLEY STATIC SPEEDBOATEst. $2,000-$2,500
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U.S. HARDWARE ROWING SCULL: Very scarce example, Pat. 1893 on side, painted cast iron scull depicted on wheels to be used as floor toy, features four oarsmen in blue outfits, coxswain at one end, oarsmen row as toy rolls. 8
0908: U.S. HARDWARE ROWING SCULLEst. $1,500-$1,800
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U.S. HARDWARE EIGHT MAN RACING SCULL: c. 1890's, Varsity version, cast iron, interesting nautical toy features eight man crew with coxswain at helm, painted in orange and green, each rower holds oar in hands with articulated action when
0909: U.S. HARDWARE EIGHT MAN RACING SCULLEst. $1,800-$2,000
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WILKENS RACING SCULL WITH ORIGINAL OARS: circa 1895, scarce example, red hull, cast iron and hand painted, features four man scull in blue uniforms and coxswain, yellow ornate star shaped wheels. 10" l.
0910: WILKENS RACING SCULL WITH ORIGINAL OARSEst. $1,500-$2,000
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CAST IRON WOMAN AT SEWING MACHINE: Attributed to Sandt, little is known about company, an absolutely exceptional casting, depicts a full figured seated woman at sewing table, rear lever activates head and hand motions when turned and
0911: CAST IRON WOMAN AT SEWING MACHINEEst. $8,000-$12,000
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BRITAINS SET #1539 MAMMOTH CIRCUS: Display ring and figures tied, in original box, contains twenty-four pieces. Box 19" w. Figure Approx. 2" h.
0912: BRITAINS SET #1539 MAMMOTH CIRCUSEst. $600-$800
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KENTON DOG CART: Cast iron, blue painted open cart with spoke wheels, seated Hindu driver, drawn by yellow painted dog. 8" l.
0913: KENTON DOG CARTEst. $300-$400
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KENTON WILD BOAR CART: Desirable cast iron toy, features seated figure on open cart drawn by well cast wild boar, large red spoke wheels. 8" l.
0914: KENTON WILD BOAR CARTEst. $300-$500
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LOT OF TWO HORSE DRAWN CHARIOTS: Hubley, both cast, includes examples painted in red drawn by three horse team, each with standing figure and ornate spoke wheels. 9 1/2" l.
0915: LOT OF TWO HORSE DRAWN CHARIOTSEst. $600-$800
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"PHOENIX" FIRE PUMPER: Ives, cast iron, painted in black with gold highlights, red spoke wheels, red hitch, drawn by two large horses, one black and one white. 19" l.
0916: "PHOENIX" FIRE PUMPEREst. $800-$1,000
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HUBLEY TWO SEAT SURREY: Two seat cast iron surrey features tin canopy top, circa 1905, drawn by two horses, scarce toy with man driving woman passenger, very few known examples. 14" l.
0917: HUBLEY TWO SEAT SURREYEst. $800-$1,000
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