![FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR: 1138. FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR | Tin bear outfitted in brown cloth simulated fur body, holds bar on neck, features chained muzzle to shoulder, clockwork mechanism. | 8" h. | (Very Good to Excell](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516626_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
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![FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR: 1138. FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR | Tin bear outfitted in brown cloth simulated fur body, holds bar on neck, features chained muzzle to shoulder, clockwork mechanism. | 8" h. | (Very Good to Excell](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516626_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN ASPHALT CART: 1126. FERNAND MARTIN ASPHALT CART | Clockwork, depicts a horse and cart used to transport hot asphalt, when wound, the figure turns the crank to mix the asphalt, c. 1903. | 10.5" l. | Minor spot of re](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516614_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN POTATO SACK RACE: 1122. FERNAND MARTIN POTATO SACK RACE | Clockwork driven, depicting boy in a potato sack engaged in a race, when wound figure wriggles his body in a determined attempt to win the race. | 8" | (Excelle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516610_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN HANSOM CAB: 1119. FERNAND MARTIN HANSOM CAB | c. 1900, this later clockwork version of "Le Cab," has open window cutouts and open front, activation allows the horse to ambulate towards the destination. | 7" l. |](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516607_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN ROLLER SKATER: 1095. FERNAND MARTIN ROLLER SKATER | Very rare and desirable example with only a handful of examples known, charming boy with early French outfit and roller skate on one foot seemingly scoots along wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/181404/91266316_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1602006354)
![FERNAND MARTIN LITTLE COOK: Scarce Fernand Martin windup Little Cook. All original and complete. Windup needs repair. A hard to find toy. 8" Very Good-Excellent](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/180219/90686527_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1600994195)
![The Sack Man: Fernand Martin French - 1905 - 7" T This is a very scarce and desirable Fernand Martin toy depicting a young man competing in a sack race. The cloth sack is properly marked with Martin's symbol and it](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/528/176197/88714064_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1597159288)
![Gyroscopic Cart: French - 1895 - 8" L This toy resembles those made by Fernand Martin. The gyroscopic mechanism works quite well. Fine Condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/528/176197/88714062_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1597159288)
![Fernand Martin "Drunkard": Made by Martin of France - 1910. Made of Tin, Lead and Fabric. 7" Tall. Worked when tested. Poor Condition. Retains all original parts.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5609/175801/88488254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1596634162)
![FERNAND MARTIN NOUNOU: 1108. FERNAND MARTIN NOUNOU | The nanny, c. 1929, ready to take her charge out for a stroll, clockwork mechanism allows the wheeled figure to appear to be walking, pushing the baby in the pram. | 7" h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516596_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN MYSTERIOUS BALL: 1116. FERNAND MARTIN MYSTERIOUS BALL | Spiral toy with pull string to move the ball up the spiral, at the top the ball pops open and the acrobat appears, with original box. | 14" h. | Box is a reprodu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516604_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN PIANIST: 1105. FERNAND MARTIN PIANIST | "Le Petit Pianiste ". Early toy depiction of seated man at the piano, wears felt suit, has full head of hair, clockwork driven, he moves his hands across the keys of the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516593_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR: 1111. FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING BEAR | France, tin bear depicted in white cloth simulating body fur, holds bar on neck and features chained muzzle to shoulder, clockwork mechanism. | 7.5" h. | (Excell](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516599_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN WAITER: 1106. FERNAND MARTIN WAITER | "Le Garcon De Cafe". Clockwork activated, smiling waiter dressed professionally, wearing a cloth apron and carrying a cloth napkin over his arm, cordially attends to his](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516594_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN GAY VIOLINIST: 1123. FERNAND MARTIN GAY VIOLINIST | Hand painted tin head, face, violin, and hat, clockwork activated violinist moves his bow across the strings of the violin as he moves side to side. | | 8" | (Very](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN BOY IN CHAIR: 1121. FERNAND MARTIN BOY IN CHAIR | A seldom found and amusing toy, boy moves forward in his chair in jiggling motion. | 10" | Some tearing to clothing, overall in (Excellent Condition) | $2,000 - $3,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516609_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![FERNAND MARTIN LITTLE COOK: 1129. FERNAND MARTIN LITTLE COOK | "Le Petit Cuisinier", 1904, when wound he realistically chops a carrot while amusingly sticking his tongue out. | 8.5" h. | Original paint, though the hat has some v](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![ISSMAYER BURNNEN PUMP - FERNAND MARTIN: 1112. ISSMAYER BURNNEN PUMP - FERNAND MARTIN | Very early and scarce, as seen in the new Fernand Martin book, this primitive toy has nearly identical attributes to the Martin "La Pompe" but features a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516600_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![UNUSUAL FRENCH HORSE DRAWN TIN CART: 1120. UNUSUAL FRENCH HORSE DRAWN TIN CART | Manufacturer is unknown, though the cart and horse legs are similar to that of Fernand Martin, attributed to France maker. | 8" l. | Overall (Very Good Cond](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/165437/83516608_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1585757783)
![A Fernand Martin Violin Player Wind-Up Toy: A Fernand Martin Violin Player Wind-Up Toy Height 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Jonathan Hoffman, Chicago, Illinois](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/154394/77931212_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1573073644)
![FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING MONKEY: 1296. FERNAND MARTIN PERFORMING MONKEY | "Le Singe Savant" c. 1908, clockwork mechanism is wound by pulling string, when activated the monkey appears to be dancing. 10" h. | (Exc - Pristine Cond.) | $](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/152826/77164124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1571425228)
![Martin ''Le Pochard'' wind-up drunkard: French Fernand Martin ''Le Pochard'' wind-up drunkard, 7 3/4'' h.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/106/155756/78601168_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1574443689)
![A Fernand Martin Tin Wind-Up "Wheat Farmer" Toy: A Fernand Martin Tin Wind-Up "Wheat Farmer" Toy Height 7 inches. Property from the Collection of Jonathan Hoffman, Chicago, Illinois](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/154394/77931213_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1573073644)
![FERNAND MARTIN VIOLIN PLAYER: 152. FERNAND MARTIN VIOLIN PLAYER | 8" h. | All Original Condition. | $250 - $500](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/27/145847/73707214_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1562893911)
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