BERTOIA SIGNATURE SALE - March 25, 2017 2017-03-25 Auction - 530 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ - Page 2
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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BERTOIA SIGNATURE SALE - March 25, 2017

Presenting our new tier of auctions, Signature Sales. A single day high quality antique collectibles auction offered from a few select collections. Featuring trains from the Jerry Greene and Jerry Loman collections, the Fernand Martin collection of Monsieur Tony Daval, quality comic character toys, European autos and motorcycles, a private Steiff bear collection, and a phenominal Santa Claus collection.
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UNCLE WIGGILY CRAZY CAR: Germany, c. 1928, lithographed tin, whimsical auto with Uncle Wiggily at the wheel holding cane in hands, motion includes pivoting body as clockwork auto rolls along, exceptional design. 9 1/2" l.
0025: UNCLE WIGGILY CRAZY CAREst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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CHEIN NIFTY BUTTER CUP & SPARE RIBS: J. Chein, c. 1930, lithographed tin platform pull toy, when pulled, Buttercup raises arm with broom and Spare Ribs nods head, Nifty trademark and copy. Jimmy Murphy the artist, creator of these
0026: CHEIN NIFTY BUTTER CUP & SPARE RIBSEst. US$600-US$900
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CHEIN KRAZY KAT CHASING MICE PULL TOY: Lithographed tin, depicts standing Krazy Kat ready to pounce on two mice, all on platform with articulated axles and squeak box which still emits sounds, original pull string, another in series
0027: CHEIN KRAZY KAT CHASING MICE PULL TOYEst. US$800-US$1,200
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BOXED STRAUSS SANTEE CLAUS: Ferdinand Strauss Corp., lithographed tin, depicts Santa riding open sleigh pulled by two reindeer, clockwork driven. 10 3/4" l.
0028: BOXED STRAUSS SANTEE CLAUSEst. US$800-US$1,200
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SUNSHINE RIDING SPARK PLUG PULL TOY: Litho tin pull toy probably made by J. Chein. This is one half of the racing toy sold separately. Chein also sold the other half as a separate toy. Original pull cord. When pulled simulates riding
0029: SUNSHINE RIDING SPARK PLUG PULL TOYEst. US$500-US$700
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LIONEL MICKEY MOUSE CIRCUS TRAIN: Lionel, copr. Walt Disney Ent., fabulous graphics surround this lithographed tin circus set with composition figure of Mickey on coal tender, features three litho cars. 7 1/2" l. Loco
0030: LIONEL MICKEY MOUSE CIRCUS TRAINEst. US$750-US$1,000
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TIPPCO MINNIE & MICKEY MOTORCYCLE: Germany c. 1932, comical looking Mickey and Minnie have big teeth and five fingers on each hand, riding atop a green motorcycle, certainly the most desirable of the German automotive toys from
0031: TIPPCO MINNIE & MICKEY MOTORCYCLEEst. US$35,000-US$45,000
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MICKEY MOUSE "HURDY GURDY": Germany, lithographed tin, very sought after example featuring Mickey as an organ grinder with tiny Minnie dancing on top, spoke wheels, exceptional colors and graphics, spring tail version,
0032: MICKEY MOUSE "HURDY GURDY"Est. US$3,000-US$5,000
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CHEIN NIFTY MICKEY MOUSE JAZZ DRUMMER: Nifty, Chein, circa 1935, red drum head version, this squeeze toy depicts Mickey able to beat drum head when plunger is depressed, easel back allows toy to stand on its own. 6 1/2" h.
0033: CHEIN NIFTY MICKEY MOUSE JAZZ DRUMMEREst. US$900-US$1,200
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BOXED MARX MERRY MAKERS BAND: Louis Marx, c. 1929, classic four piece band toy, often referred to as the Mickey Band Toy, clockwork driven mouse band features three musicians with violinist seated on piano, great wind-up
0034: BOXED MARX MERRY MAKERS BANDEst. US$1,200-US$1,600
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BOXED MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS BISQUE BAND JAPAN: © Walt Disney, this nice set of bisque pie-eyed Mickey and Minnie Mouse musician figurine toys, each figure plays a different instrument-- squeezebox, horn and mandolin. 7 1/2" w (box)
0035: BOXED MICKEY MOUSE AND FRIENDS BISQUE BAND JAPANEst. US$300-US$600
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BOXED ROCKING MICKEY MOUSE ON PLUTO JAPAN: Copy. Walt Disney, Japan, rare pre-war toy example, celluloid figure of Mickey wearing cardboard cowboy hat atop celluloid Pluto figure supported on wooden rocker with key wind mechanism,
0036: BOXED ROCKING MICKEY MOUSE ON PLUTO JAPANEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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BOXED MICKEY MOUSE WHIRLYGIG: Pre-War Japanese, very early celluloid Mickey Whirlygig, distributed by the George Borgfeldt Corporation, full figure stands on tin platform, depicted with umbrella and decorative hanging balls
0037: BOXED MICKEY MOUSE WHIRLYGIGEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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CELLULOID DONALD DUCK WHIRLYGIG: Distributed by Geo. Borgfeldt, a Japanese pre-war celluloid example, nice action involves spinning and forward motion, quite detailed and desirable Disney toy with label intact on body, six balls
0038: CELLULOID DONALD DUCK WHIRLYGIGEst. US$500-US$700
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CELLULOID MICKEY & DONALD IN CANOE: Walt E. Disney, Japan, celluloid canoe features seated pair, Donald has jointed arms and holds oar in hand, colorfully painted overall, unusual colorful paint variation. 6" h.
0039: CELLULOID MICKEY & DONALD IN CANOEEst. US$400-US$600
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CELLULOID LG & SMALL MICKEY MOUSE AND DONALD: Varied size Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse celluloid figures, jointed at the head, arms and legs, except large Mickey's legs. Tallest 7" h.
0040: CELLULOID LG & SMALL MICKEY MOUSE AND DONALDEst. US$400-US$700
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HENRY & HENRIETTA TRAVELERS IN ORIGINAL BOX: Celluloid wind up toy with a tin litho suitcase. A working toy with great presence because of its substantial size and great desirability because of the inclusion of Henrietta. The suitcase
0041: HENRY & HENRIETTA TRAVELERS IN ORIGINAL BOXEst. US$1,000-US$1,400
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BOXED UNIQUE ART HOWDY DOODY BAND: Unique Art, colorful tin lithographed band toy, features Bob Smith at the piano and Howdy Doody dancing figure, wind-up action. 5 1/2" h.
0042: BOXED UNIQUE ART HOWDY DOODY BANDEst. US$800-US$1,000
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BOXED MARX HONEYMOON EXPRESS - YELLOW: Marx Toys, lithographed tin, clockwork action allows train to circle tunnels and bridge. 9 3/4" diameter
0043: BOXED MARX HONEYMOON EXPRESS - YELLOWEst. US$200-US$300
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BOXED MARX HONEYMOON EXPRESS - GREEN: Louis Marx Co., lithographed tin, circular track with three tunnels, conductor and central building allows small train to encircle when clockwork is activated. 9 3/4" diameter
0044: BOXED MARX HONEYMOON EXPRESS - GREENEst. US$250-US$350
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MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR WITH BOX: France, tin bear depicted in white cloth simulating body fur, holds bar on neck and features chained muzzle to shoulder, clockwork mechanism, key at rear signifies a Type 5 Georges Flersheim
0045: MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR WITH BOXEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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VICTOR BONNET PIGEON IN BOX: Very old toy in the form of a pigeon, 'Le Ramier No. 251'. The pigeon is tin litho with forward moving the head and it changes direction. 8" l.
0046: VICTOR BONNET PIGEON IN BOXEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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MARTIN BARBER WITH BOX: Fernand Martin, France, c. 1904, hand painted tin, amusing toy depicts barber attempting to polish bald man's head, clockwork driven. 8" h.
0047: MARTIN BARBER WITH BOXEst. US$4,000-US$5,000
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FERNAND MARTIN BARREL ROLLER: Painted and lithographed tin, partially clothed dressed man with hidden clockwork mechanism, walks along seemingly rolling two barrels, amusing action. 7 1/2" h.
0048: FERNAND MARTIN BARREL ROLLEREst. US$2,000-US$2,500
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