2012 Antique Toy & Train Auction 2012-11-17 Auction - 583 Price Results - Pook & Pook, Inc. with Noel Barrett in PA - Page 6
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2012 Antique Toy & Train Auction

The sale includes almost 400 lots from the collection of the late Athelstan & Katherine Spilhaus. Many of the items on offer were pictured in their book 'Mechanical Toys-How Old Toys Work' , 1989 by Crown Publishers, New York.The collection displays their wide range of interest in mechanical music, optical and scientific devices. Also included in the sale are more than 200 lots from Rick Ralston, author of 'Cast Iron Floor Trains' published in 1984 as well as a wonderful grouping of American painted tin toys from the collection of Joseph Copp. Also included in the sale are many other items from various consigners, a number of are attic treasures fresh to the market.
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Fernand Martin Drunkard: cloth dressed painted tin and lead figure with internal clockwork mechanism, he holds wood bottle and metal cup, he pours and drinks as he stumbles along Size: 8" t.
0470: Fernand Martin DrunkardEst. US$400-US$600
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Ferdinand Martin La Portier: cloth dressed painted tin toy with internal clockwork mechanism, retains very nice paint on face, a scarce Martin toy Size: 7" t.
0471: Ferdinand Martin La PortierEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Fernand Martin Lady Chasing Mouse: painted tin clothed dressed figure with internal clockwork, the lady chases the little mouse swatting it with her broom Size: 8" t.
0472: Fernand Martin Lady Chasing MouseEst. US$700-US$900
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Martin Joyful Dancers - Les Joyeux Danseurs: a scare first period martin rubber band powered toy dating to 1885; painted tin figures dance on lithographed tin base - in complete original state with paint losses and darkening Size: 5.25" l.
0473: Martin Joyful Dancers - Les Joyeux DanseursEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Martin Boxers - Les Boxeurs: a scarce first period Martin rubber band powered toy dating to 1891; painted tin figures fight on top of embossed tin faux block structure, this example has crudely executed replacement arms - this
0474: Martin Boxers - Les BoxeursEst. US$3,000-US$4,000
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Fernand Martin Man at Well Pump: painted tin man stands on embossed tin base pumping water at pump, this rubber band driven actually would pump water Size: 6.25" t.
0475: Fernand Martin Man at Well PumpEst. US$1,200-US$1,500
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Fernand Martin Man Ringing Bell: painted tin figure rings bell by rocking back and forth, an early rubber band powered toy Size: 7" t.
0476: Fernand Martin Man Ringing BellEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Fernand Martin Fisherman in Boat: lithographed and painted tin figure stands on boat with fishing line in one hand and cast metal net in other, rubber band operated mechanism in boat causes boat to move as man bends and turns, a
0477: Fernand Martin Fisherman in BoatEst. US$3,000-US$4,000
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Fernand Martin Fisherman: cloth dressed painted tin figure sits on tin rock - clockwork mechanism imparts action: he bends down and turns the pulls up fish, he retains nice paint on face Size: 8.5" t.
0478: Fernand Martin FishermanEst. US$2,000-US$2,500
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Fernand Martin Admiral Peary Toy: painted tin with cloth dressed figure driving clockwork sleigh pulled by 4 dogs around the North Pole, a scarce Martin historical toy Size: sleigh 8" l. overall
0479: Fernand Martin Admiral Peary ToyEst. US$4,000-US$5,000
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Fernand Martin Little Cook and Madelon Waitress: cloth dressed painted tin and lead cook with internal clockwork mechanism frantically peals carrot with knife while sticking his tongue out (partially redressed, face has touch up paint, table has
0481: Fernand Martin Little Cook and Madelon WaitressEst. US$300-US$500
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Fernand Martin Madelon with Dishes: painted tin with internal clockwork, the waitress loses a stack of plates as she walks - Size: 6.5" t.
0482: Fernand Martin Madelon with DishesEst. US$400-US$600
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Fernand Martin Barrel Roller: painted tin and partially cloth dressed man with internal clockwork mechanism walks along rolling lithographed tin barrels in front of him - amusing action Size: 7.5" t.
0483: Fernand Martin Barrel RollerEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Fernand Martin French Policeman: painted tin clothed dressed figure with internal clockwork, appears to be a well above average example with strong face and original clothes Size: 7.5" t.
0484: Fernand Martin French PolicemanEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
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Fernand Martin Barber and Customer: cloth dressed painted tin, an exceptional example with all original clothing and great paint on barber face but a few chips on customers face, cute action: barber shakes and rubs in hair tonic on
0485: Fernand Martin Barber and CustomerEst. US$2,000-US$2,500
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Fernand Martin Chestnut Seller: cloth dressed painted tin figure stands at lithographed tin stand labeled Chauds Les Marrons, clockwork in stand enables man to stir the chestnuts and rock back and forth Size: 7.5" t.
0486: Fernand Martin Chestnut SellerEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Martin Bicycle Rider: painted tin with flywheel drive on front wheel Size: 5.5" l.
0487: Martin Bicycle RiderEst. US$300-US$500
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Fernand Martin Waltzing Couple: cloth dressed tin figures, internal clockwork in lady propels the dancers, original clothing - her dress has some stains, his jacket a bit faded Size: 7.5" t.
0488: Fernand Martin Waltzing CoupleEst. US$700-US$900
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Fernand Martin Piano Player: cloth dressed painted tin figure seated at piano with candelabra and music sheet, clockwork in piano causes man to play plink-plunk music; figure retains nice paint on face and all original clothing
0489: Fernand Martin Piano PlayerEst. US$400-US$600
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Fernand Martin Boy with Diavolo Top: painted tin clothed dressed figure with internal clockwork, the boy alternately raises hands and 'balances' the diavolo top on the wire - very realistic action, an exceptional example Size: 8" l.
0490: Fernand Martin Boy with Diavolo TopEst. US$2,000-US$2,500
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Fernand Martin Intrepid Jockey Toy: cloth dressed tin figure, internal clockwork in horse causes boy to push along on wheeled horse Size: 7.5" t.
0491: Fernand Martin Intrepid Jockey ToyEst. US$1,200-US$1,500
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Fernand Martin Boy in Chair Toy: cloth dressed painted tin figure with internal clockwork mechanism - the boy rocks side to side in attempt to scoot chair across floor, the chair has embossed maker's logo Size: 7" t.
0492: Fernand Martin Boy in Chair ToyEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Fernand Martin Man with Pick - Le Picheur: painted tin figure on painted base housing clockwork, figure banging away with his pick, close inspection suggest this is the example pictured on page 88 of History of Martin Mechanical Toys by
0493: Fernand Martin Man with Pick - Le PicheurEst. US$2,000-US$4,000
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