Euro & American Toys/Dr Z's Collections-Day 2 2018-06-03 Auction - 510 Price Results - The RSL Auction Company in NJ - Page 3
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The Boxer Rebellion (EPL No. 530) w/Original Box Lid“SKIROLF” (EPL # 781) The Alpine SkierHansom Cab - Strand London Rare & Unusual Mechanical
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Whitehouse Station, NJ, United States
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Euro & American Toys/Dr Z's Collections-Day 2

First Half of Sunday's auction features: American Tin Lithographed Toys, German Tin Lithographed Toys, Lehmann Toys, Articulated Figures, Early American Toys, Kobe Novelty Figures, Schuco Toys, German Painted Toys; Second half features: Dr. Z's Collection of Still Banks: Cast Iron, Spelter, Pottery and Tin; as well as Cap Pistols.
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“Ikarus” (EPL No. 653): ; Production Run: 1913-33. In 1913, Lehmann witnessed the first airmail flights made in Germany. They were carried out in a monoplane designed by Hans Grade and piloted by Hermann Pentz. Lehmann
0548: “Ikarus” (EPL No. 653)Est. US$5,500-US$7,500
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“Mixtum” (EPL No. 775): ; Production Run: 1927-41. Wobbly Peter (Lehmann’s name for the driver) drives a veritable “scrap heap” composed of all sorts of odd stray parts that include an absurdly large signal horn and
0550: “Mixtum” (EPL No. 775)Est. US$2,500-US$3,500
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“LO & LI” (EPL No. 769): ; Production Run: 1924-38. Very little is known about this accordion player (LO) and his tap-dancing buddy (LI). However, buskers and their public performances were certainly prevalent in the
0551: “LO & LI” (EPL No. 769)Est. US$7,500-US$9,500
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“Ajax” (EPL # 659) The Tumbling Acrobat: ; Production Run: 1914-41. This novelty toy utilizes a very complex mechanism to achieve the desired tumbling effect for the acrobat. The patent originated in the United States and was acquired from
0552: “Ajax” (EPL # 659) The Tumbling AcrobatEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
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“Heavy Swell” (EPL # 525) with Original Box: Production Run: 1914-18. Little is known about the background of the “Heavy Swell”. When wound up, we can see him amble down the street. His girth and gargantuan physique cause him to waddle
0553: “Heavy Swell” (EPL # 525) with Original BoxEst. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Doll in Swing (EPL # is Unknown): Production Run: 1894-99. This pretty little toy represents extremely early production for the Lehmann Company. They only produced it for a few short years, making it difficult for collectors of
0554: Doll in Swing (EPL # is Unknown)Est. US$3,500-US$4,500
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EPL-1 Zeppelin (EPL # 651): ; Production Run: 1910-25. The maiden ascent of Count Zeppelin’s newly invented dirigible balloon took place in the summer of 1900. From the outset, Ernst Paul Lehmann was gripped by the sleek
0556: EPL-1 Zeppelin (EPL # 651)Est. US$950-US$1,250
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“Dancing Sailor” (EPL # 555): ; Production Run: 1904-48. As a prominent member of the German Naval Association, Lehmann took a special delight in developing his Dancing Sailor. Wind him up and he swivels his hips all about the
0557: “Dancing Sailor” (EPL # 555)Est. US$950-US$1,250
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“Captain of Kopenick” (EPL # 580): ; Production Run: 1907-18. This toy depicts cobbler Wilhelm Voigt as a Captain in the German Army. One big problem however, he wasn’t even in the army. He impersonated a high ranking German
0558: “Captain of Kopenick” (EPL # 580)Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
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Primus (EPL # 670) The Roller Skater: ; Production Run: 1913-40. In the early twentieth century, roller skating became one of America’s great exports to urban centers around the world. Berlin was certainly no exception and Lehmann was
0559: Primus (EPL # 670) The Roller SkaterEst. US$6,000-US$8,000
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“SKIROLF” (EPL # 781) The Alpine Skier: ; Production Run: 1931-41. Skirolf is one of Lehmann’s most engaging athletic toys. For this toy, the spring drive is operated through the movement of the arms. The arms jerk up and then drop
0560: “SKIROLF” (EPL # 781) The Alpine SkierEst. US$7,500-US$9,500
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“TAP - TAP” (EPL # 560) Gardener with Wheelbarrow: ; Production Run: 1907-45. The gardener pushes his wheelbarrow with a very realistic walking motion found in the figure’s legs. This offering includes the original spade.
0561: “TAP - TAP” (EPL # 560) Gardener with WheelbarrowEst. US$1,250-US$1,750
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“ADAM” (EPL # 689) Railway Station Porter: ; Production Run: 1914-41. “Adam” is arguably one of Lehmann’s most entrancing windup novelties. It evokes a truly nostalgic sense of glamorous transcontinental travel by rail. Additionally,
0562: “ADAM” (EPL # 689) Railway Station PorterEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
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“Gustav” (EPL # 230) The Industrious Miller: ; Production Run: 1890-1945. This busy miller is seen climbing up and down the pole at breakneck pace. It is Lehmann’s tallest toy and it was wildly popular with children across many generations.
0563: “Gustav” (EPL # 230) The Industrious MillerEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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“AHA” (EPL # 550) Electric Powered Lorry: ; Production Run: 1907-35. This is a terrific image of an early electric powered delivery truck.
0564: “AHA” (EPL # 550) Electric Powered LorryEst. US$1,250-US$1,750
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“IHI” (EPL # 595) Meat & Grocery Van: ; Production Run: 1907-35. IHI represents an extremely rare delivery truck for meats, dairy products and other groceries. Lovely cloth curtains can be raised and lowered.
0565: “IHI” (EPL # 595) Meat & Grocery VanEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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“Naughty Boy” (EPL # 495): ; Production Run: 1904-35. This early form of automotive coach is known as a vis-a-vis” because the driver and the passenger sit face to face. A “naughty boy” has grabbed the steering tiller
0567: “Naughty Boy” (EPL # 495)Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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“EHE & Co.” (EPL # 570) Flatbed Delivery Dray: ; Production Run: 1907-35. This early commercial transport vehicle by the Lehmann Company is particularly colorful. The original box for this toy is very scarce and desirable.
0568: “EHE & Co.” (EPL # 570) Flatbed Delivery DrayEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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“AUTIN” (EPL # 749) American Boy Pedal Car: ; Production Run: 1914-35. As the little wooden crate progresses down the street, the boys legs go up and down to emulate the peddling action. Box for this toy is rare.
0569: “AUTIN” (EPL # 749) American Boy Pedal CarEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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“MOTOR CAR” (EPL # 420): ; Production Run: 1897-1935. This splendid little plaything is meant as a miniature copy of the electric powered motorized coaches children saw on their city streets. On setting the front wheels in
0570: “MOTOR CAR” (EPL # 420)Est. US$1,000-US$1,500
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“UHU” (EPL # 555): ; Production Run: 1907-35. Abundantly colorful and dynamically mobile, Lehmann’s imaginary amphibious race-car “UHU” was a smashing success from the moment it entered the toy market. Lehmann
0571: “UHU” (EPL # 555)Est. US$5,000-US$7,000
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