Max Berry Collection II - March 28, 2015 2015-03-28 Auction - 434 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 5
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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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MAGIE TIN MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. in Germany, lithographed tin, clever and simple action, place coin on Magie's table and press lever, this causes him to lower tray over coin then raise it as coin disappears into money box. 6
0728: MAGIE TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $300-$4,000
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FLIP THE FROG TIN MECHANICAL BANK: circa 1920's, very rare lithographed tin example, great visual depiction of frog able to kick coin around circular track into a trash can when side lever is pressed down, bright color scheme overall.
0729: FLIP THE FROG TIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $7,000-$9,000
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GIRL WITH PAIL MECHANICAL BANK: Bing, Germany, circa 1920's, very rare hand painted tin example, weight of coin allows girl to lift her pail when deposit is made. 4 5/8" h.
0730: GIRL WITH PAIL MECHANICAL BANKEst. $5,000-$6,000
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JOLLY JOE CLOWN MECHANICAL BANK: Saalheimer & Strauss, Germany, circa 1930, lithographed tin, no verse, pressing lever allows clown's tongue to protrude and accept coin for deposit. 7" h.
0731: JOLLY JOE CLOWN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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JOLLY 'N' WITH BUTTERFLY BOW MECHANICAL BANK: John Harper & Co., England, circa 1920, cast iron, hand painted overall, embossed rear panel, familiar lever action controls hand operation for mouth slot deposit as eyes roll back.
0732: JOLLY 'N' WITH BUTTERFLY BOW MECHANICAL BANKEst. $800-$1,000
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ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - MEDIUM: Mfg. Kyser & Rex, PA, Patented 1881, cast iron, yellow and red painted monkey seated on organ, holds tray in hand for coin placement, turning crank causes him to lower tray, deposit coin and tip hat.
0733: ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - MEDIUMEst. $1,000-$1,200
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ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - BOY AND GIRL: Kyser & Rex, PA, Patented 1882, place coin on tray, cranking lever causes monkey to drop coin, tip hat and allows figures to revolve.
0734: ORGAN MECHANICAL BANK - BOY AND GIRLEst. $600-$800
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SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK (BLUE DRESS): Stevens Hardware Co., Patented 1885, place coin on girl's plate and press thumb piece which causes girl's arm to move quickly and deposit coin through a trap door in the bench that opens for deposit
0735: SPEAKING DOG MECHANICAL BANK (BLUE DRESS)Est. $2,500-$3,000
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TRICK DONKEY MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. unknown, Patented date on base 1897, electroplated cast iron, features standing donkey on base, lifting tail allows coin deposit, ears also movable, embossed front panel, differs from 49er cigar
0736: TRICK DONKEY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,500
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U.S. AND SPAIN MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. J. & E. Stevens Co., Patented 1898, cast iron and hand painted, place coin in front of ship's mast and press thumb piece on cannon, wooden shell knocks mast over, allowing coin deposit.
0737: U.S. AND SPAIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,500-$1,800
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CALLED OUT MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by Charles A. Bailey, circa 1917, rare aluminum example, simple action involves pushing coin into side slot, forcing soldier out of tent.
0738: CALLED OUT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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MONKEY COIN IN STOMACH MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. unknown, designed by Charles F. Ritchel, CT, Patented 1882, cast iron and hand painted, an unusual example, depicts seated monkey awaiting coin placement on tray, and lever to help slide coin
0739: MONKEY COIN IN STOMACH MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$6,000
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MASON MECHANICAL BANK: Shepard Hardware Co., Patented 1887, cast iron and hand painted, the Hod carrier receives the coin and throws it forward, depositing it into the bank as the mason raises and lowers trowel and brick,
0740: MASON MECHANICAL BANKEst. $5,000-$7,000
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CALAMITY FOOTBALL MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, Phila., PA, Patented 1904, cast iron, blue sleeve ball carrier version, a casting marvel, depicts two football players awaiting to tackle the fullback
0741: CALAMITY FOOTBALL MECHANICAL BANKEst. $12,000-$14,000
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ZIG-ZAG MECHANICAL BANK: Mfg. unknown, Patented 1889, issued to Moses Newman and George Bennett of NY, Design Patented issued in 1890. Only known example to date, this extremely rare find is simply a spectacular combination
0742: ZIG-ZAG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $125,000-$175,000
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CAT AND MOUSE MECHANICAL BANK - CAT STANDING: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, Phila., PA, Patented 1891, extensive mold design example, great flipping action involves placing coin in front of mouse over cat and pressing lever
0743: CAT AND MOUSE MECHANICAL BANK - CAT STANDINGEst. $1,500-$2,000
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MONKEY AND COCONUT MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowen, Patented March 2, 1886. Place coin in monkey's hand and press the lever, he then opens the coconut and drops the coin in it; as it falls, the
0744: MONKEY AND COCONUT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$2,500
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HEN AND CHICK MECHANICAL BANK: J. & E. Stevens Co., Patented 1901, Charles A. Bailey design, by placing coin in front of hen and raising lever, allows hen to move her head while chick emerges and pecks coin into bank.
0745: HEN AND CHICK MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,500-$2,000
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UNCLE SAM BUST MECHANICAL BANK: Ives, Blakeslee & Williams Co., CT, circa 1900, cast iron, painted in silver overall, highlights to hat in red and blue, deposit coin in slot which causes beard to move about.
0746: UNCLE SAM BUST MECHANICAL BANKEst. $600-$800
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BEAR AND TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANK: Judd Mfg. Co., CT, circa 1870's, cast iron and japanned, well cast figural example, operation involves placing coin on bear's tongue causing mouth to move and deposit coin into bank.
0747: BEAR AND TREE STUMP MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,000-$1,200
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VENDING TIN BANK - READING BISCUITS: Huntley & Palmer, England, circa 1923, lithographed tin, large size vendor for cookies, deposit coin and open drawer for cookie retrieval. 8 3/4" h.
0748: VENDING TIN BANK - READING BISCUITSEst. $600-$800
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VENDING BANK - STOLLWERCK POSTMAN: Cologne, Germany, circa 1900's, lithographed tin, great graphic images surround tin, Postman shown bringing letters, coin deposit allows candy retrieval from drawer. Provenance: Edwin H. Mosler Jr.
0749: VENDING BANK - STOLLWERCK POSTMANEst. $300-$400
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JOE SOCKO NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK: Straits Corp., Detroit, MI, circa 1937, lithographed tin with two die-cut figures, turn Joe to the right and lift opponent, as coin is deposited, Joe appears to deliver KO punch. 3 1/2" w.
0750: JOE SOCKO NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $400-$600
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