TOYS & BANKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2015-12-05 Auction - 671 Price Results - The RSL Auction Company in NJ - Page 24
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TOYS & BANKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Auction will include Still Banks, Bubble Banks, Building Banks, Mechanical Banks, Penny Toys, European Toys, American Tin Toys, Cast Iron Toys, Folk Art, including Railroad Spike Sculptures, and a wonderful selection of Mechanical Banks
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The Running Back: Circa 1950 - 10” long x 11” tall In addition to the spikes, Baker uses an “o-hook” to make the football player appear airborne. Material: Iron
0553: The Running BackEst. US$750-US$950
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The Baseball Player: Circa 1950 - 10” long x 9” tall Again, figurative form and motion is realized by bending and manipulating the spikes with great confidence. Material: Iron
0554: The Baseball PlayerEst. US$600-US$800
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Balancing Acrobats: Circa 1950 - 11” long x 9.75” tall This trio of acrobats represents one of Baker’s most complex sculptures. It incorporates 15 spikes carefully bent and interlaced. In this work, figural
0555: Balancing AcrobatsEst. US$950-US$1,250
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Gymnast on Pommel Horse: Circa 1950 - 9” long x 16” tall In Sergeant Baker’s competent hands, the essence of soaring movement is brilliantly captured. This is a testament to his unerring intuitive artistic sensibility.
0556: Gymnast on Pommel HorseEst. US$800-US$1,000
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Confidence Decoy: American - Circa 1925 - 15” Long This is an extremely hard to find cast iron decoy. Put on the shoreline to build confidence for the ducks to come in and land. Material: Cast Iron
0557: Confidence DecoyEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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“Our Girl” Chair: American - Circa 1890 - 17” Tall A charming chair made for a medium sized doll. Material: Wood
0558: “Our Girl” ChairEst. US$350-US$450
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Confidence Decoy: American - Circa 1920 - 15” Long This example with great color and delineated feathers. Material: Cast Iron
0559: Confidence DecoyEst. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Swordfish Bill Sword: Painted with the Battleship “USS Arkansas” American - Circa 1920 - 44” Long The USS Arkansas (BB - 33) is one of two Wyoming Class Battleships. Completed in 1912 she was some 562’ long. One
0560: Swordfish Bill SwordEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Pocket Knife Trade Sign: American - Circa 1925 - 30” Long x 18” High This three dimensional trade sign is in excellent condition. All four blades are adjustable. Material: Wood
0561: Pocket Knife Trade SignEst. US$1,800-US$2,400
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Parcheesi Gameboard: American - Circa 1890 - 20” Long x 28” High This is a fantastic and colorful game board that is made of .75” thick oak wood. It’s possible that the board was made from a discarded tabletop.
0562: Parcheesi GameboardEst. US$3,500-US$4,500
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Jolly Tar Pastime Clock: Edward P. Baird & Company Plattsburgh, New York - Circa 1890 - 30” Tall Made for John Finzer & Bros of Louisville, Kentucky. It is presently winding properly, but not working. Material: Wood and
0563: Jolly Tar Pastime ClockEst. US$1,500-US$1,800
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Shoofly Rocking Horse: American - Circa 1875 - 46” Long In wonderful condition. Considering the size and age of it. It has a leather covered seat. Material: Wood
0564: Shoofly Rocking HorseEst. US$600-US$800
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Atlas Bank: Unknown Manufacturer American - Circa 1890 The capitalist slogan “Money Moves the World” appears on the top of the bank. These haunting words are cleverly tied to the action of the bank. One must
0565: Atlas BankEst. US$1,500-US$2,000
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Artillery Bank Copper Plated Variation: Shepard Hardware - Buffalo, NY - 1890 Coins are placed in the cannon and the hammer is depressed. Pressing the lever causes the coin to sail through the air and into the tower. Material: Cast Iron
0566: Artillery Bank Copper Plated VariationEst. US$700-US$900
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Bull Dog Bank Albino Bull Dog with Green Blanket: J & E Stevens - Cromwell, Ct. - 1880’s There are only a handful of these albino Bull Dog banks in existence. To operate the bank, balance a coin on the dog’s nose and pull his tail. In no time at
0567: Bull Dog Bank Albino Bull Dog with Green BlanketEst. US$3,000-US$4,000
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Surly Bruin Unknown Maker: American - Circa 1940 This is a rare bank that was probably never put into production. Drop a coin in the slot and he opens his mouth. Material: Cast Iron
0568: Surly Bruin Unknown MakerEst. US$900-US$1,200
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Bull Dog Standing: Judd Mfg. - Wallingford, Ct. - 1886 Place a coin on the dog’s tongue and raise his tail. This causes him to swallow your deposit. Material: Cast Iron
0569: Bull Dog StandingEst. US$400-US$600
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Girl in Victorian Chair: W. S. Reed Company Leominster, Massachusetts - Circa 1885 This is a very scarce bank depicting a young girl with her trusty dog on her lap. Place a coin in the slot and move the lever. That causes
0570: Girl in Victorian ChairEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Artillery Bank - Union Made: by the Shepard Hardware Company Buffalo, New York – Circa 1892 A coin is placed in the mortar/cannon and the hammer is depressed. When the lever is pressed, it causes the coin to fly through the
0571: Artillery Bank - Union MadeEst. US$3,500-US$5,500
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Chief Big Moon Bank Red & Yellow Base Variant: Made by J & E Stevens Company Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1899 Charles Bailey’s inspiration for “Chief Big Moon” may have come from the frog pond adjacent to the Stevens foundry building.
0572: Chief Big Moon Bank Red & Yellow Base VariantEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Calamity Bank: Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1905 The “Calamity Bank” portrays collegiate football as it was played at the beginning of the 20th Century. In this particular
0573: Calamity BankEst. US$2,500-US$3,500
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Chandler’s Bank: Made by the National Brass Works Cleveland, Ohio - Circa 1910 A mystery bank with “now you see it now you don’t” action. Material: Sheet Metal
0574: Chandler’s BankEst. US$500-US$700
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Bird on Roof: Made by the J. & E. Stevens Company Cromwell, Connecticut - Circa 1878 This is a scarce mechanical bank. Put a coin in the bird’s head, depress the activating lever and the bird deposits the coin
0575: Bird on RoofEst. US$1,200-US$1,800
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Clock Savings Bank: Western Reserve Trust Company Cleveland, Ohio - Circa 1910’s These banks were given away as premiums when you opened a new account with the Western Reserve Trust. Materials: Cast iron, Brass and
0576: Clock Savings BankEst. US$400-US$500
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