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Bertoia’s Spring Signature Sale of American and European antique toys tops $1.8M

Ives (USA) Uncle Sam clockwork perambulator, believed to be one of only two known examples, the other being the example depicted in Blair Whitton’s 1981 reference book ‘American Clockwork Toys 1862-1900.’ Sold for $72,000 against an estimate of $20,000-$40,000

VINELAND, N.J. – Bertoia Auctions welcomed spring with a beautiful selection of rare American and European antique toys and banks at their March 24-25 Signature Sale, which exceeded $1.8 million. The 708-lot event was highlighted by fine mechanical banks and bell toys from the renowned Rudd Trowbridge collection, Phil and Joan Steel’s prize collection of French-made Martin windup toys, and additional high-quality consignments. Absentee and Internet live bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.

Antique toy & bank collections ready to frolic at Bertoia’s, Mar. 24-25

Ives Uncle Sam clockwork perambulator. Based upon their research, Bertoia’s believes it is one of only two known examples, the other being the one depicted in Blair Whitton’s book. Perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. Estimate $20,000-$40,000

VINELAND, N.J. – Say hello to spring with the most anticipated auction of the season: Bertoia’s March 24-25 Signature Sale featuring two blockbuster collections and many additional high-end toy consignments. Rows of gleaming showcases at Bertoia’s New Jersey gallery are filled to capacity with exceptional mechanical banks and bell toys from the Rudd Trowbridge collection, and Phil and Joan Steel’s wonderful collection of French Martins and other tin windups. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.

Alfa Romeo antique toy arcade automaton bell toy Bing Carette cast iron Chimpanzee bank CIJ Fallows Fernand Martin Fleischmann Girl Skipping Rope bank Gong Bell Hubley Interurban Trolley Ives J & E Stevens Kenton Kyser & Rex Lehmann limousine Marklin mechanical bank Panorama bank Professor Pug Frog racer Santa sleigh seaplane Shepard Hardware toy toy boat Uncle Sam Uncle Sam perambulator Vichy Voltamp W H Chapman

Milestone beats Santa to the punch with Dec. 10 antique toy auction

Original Yonezawa (Japan) tin windup Diamond Planet Robot, rare variation with blue body and red arms. At 10in high, Diamond Planet is the largest windup robot ever produced. 100% original robot comes with high-quality repro box. Estimate $30,000-$50,000

WILLOUGHBY, Ohio – Every antique toy collector dreams of finding something rare and exotic under the Christmas tree, and sometimes those dreams come true. But there is an alternative that offers much better odds. Those who don’t want to risk receiving a clip-on tie or box of stale chocolates can find and bid on hundreds of rare and beautiful toys in Milestone Auctions’ December 10 Winter Toy Extravaganza. The suburban Cleveland company may be known for selling every type of high-end collectible from antique firearms to vintage petroliana, but toys are special to the Milestone crew. It’s one of the categories upon which their brand was founded, and its following amongst collectors is rock solid.

1978 Kenner antique toy boxed antique toy Buddy L Buddy L new old stock Chewbacca action figure Diamond Planet Robot Distler European tin toys Fernand Martin Gang of Five Jawa vinyl cape action figure Kenner Kenner Star Wars early bird mailer kit Lehmann Linemar Luke Skywalker double telescoping Madelon Masudaya mickey mouse Mickey Mouse Hurdy-Gurdy Mickey Mouse Organ Grinder Olive Oyl toy Popeye toy Princess Leia action figure R2D2 action figure robot Snick Snack star wars Target Robot toy toy robot Victor Bonnet windup toy Yonezawa

Bertoia’s to auction Part II of Schroeder antique toy collection, Sept. 10-11

Kyser & Rex Co., Mikado cast-iron mechanical bank, red-table version, extremely rare and one of the best examples known. Provenance: The Schroeder Collection. Estimate $80,000-$120,000

VINELAND, N.J. – On September 10 and 11, Bertoia’s will add yet another chapter to the legacy of one of America’s greatest antique toy and bank collections as they auction Part II of the Aaron and Abby Schroeder Collection. In total, 896 lots will be offered, with absentee and Internet live bidding available through LiveAuctioneers.

Althof Bergmann American toys antique toy bank Bing biscuit tin European toys Fallows Fernand Martin FV Gong Bell Hans Eberl Hubley Ives J & E Stevens Jouets de Paris Kyser & Rex Lehmann magician Martin mechanical bank Mohr & Krauss omnibus Pratt & Letchworth roly poly Schoenhut Schroeder collection Secor Shepard Hardware still banks toy

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