Important Toy, Doll & Advertising Auction
February 17 - 4:00 p.m., 18 & 19 - 10:00 a.m., 2005 at our Fairfield, ME facility
To be held at our Fairfield, Maine facility
Preview: Wednesday, February 16th - 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, February 17th - 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Day 2 Lots 1-475

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1.

$4,887.50

RARE ECCENTRIC WHEELED "GALLOPING HORSES" BELL TOY. A wonderful and seldom-found bell toy manufactured by Wilkins Toy Co. The toy’s visage is one of silhouetted horse & riders upon eccentric wheels with a bell between the horsemen. Similar in construction and appearance to Wilkins’ BICYCLE RIDERS. Purchased from the famed Perelman Antique Toy Museum of Philadelphia, PA. SIZE: 6 1/2". CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine. JL 1-4111 (2,500-3,500)

2.

$575.00

HORSE AND RIDER BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Wilkins Toy Co. This toy is model # 820 in their catalog, depicting a black enamel silhouetted horse and rider galloping along. The figure is mounted on an A Frame with the bell attached underneath. Star wheels add the final touch to this early bell toy. SIZE: 6 1/2". CONDITION: Horse and rider in very good condition; iron framework shows fair amount of paint loss. JL 1-4110 (800-1,000)

3.

$12,650.00

"ARE YOU A BUFFALO?" BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. A bell toy that is in phenomenal near mint all-original condition!! As per the Gong Bell catalog, this is "An up-to-date toy for the great Association of Buffaloes and all other people". This was Bob’s favorite bell toy from his extensive toy collection. SIZE: 6". CONDITION: Near mint! JL 1-4098 (3,000-4,000)

4.

$517.50

PATRIOTIC BELL TOY WITH WHEELED CHIME BELL TOY & CENTENNIAL BELL TOY. Of unknown manufacture. (1) This patriotic bell toy with American Flag protruding from base has two heart-shaped wheels and a wheel in the center surrounded by bells. A polished iron finish. SIZE: 5". CONDITION: Overall the condition is very good. (2) A simple two wheeled bell toy with dual bells in center. Activated by pulling the toy along on the floor, the chimes have a fine musical tone to them. SIZE: 4 3/4" diam. (3) Of unknown manufacture, this toy has two fancily cast wheels of iron joined together by a cardboard cylinder. Paper label on cylinder is emblazoned with eagles with shields and "CENTENNIAL". CONDITION: Overall condition is very good. JL 1-4119-1146, 1-4007-1149 (100-150)

5.

$1,150.00

PIG WITH CLOWN RIDER BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. Multicolored cast iron toy with a clown riding atop a pig. When pulled along the floor, the eccentric turning of the wheels causes a galloping motion and the bell to ring. SIZE: 5 1/2". CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine. JL 1-4079 (600-800)

6.

$6,037.50

"DARKEY AND ALLIGATOR" BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co., both Darkey and the Alligator are affixed atop a simulated log base. When pulled along the floor, the motions of both the alligator and Darkey are very realistic, causing the bell to ring. SIZE: 7 1/2". CONDITION: Overall condition excellent. JL 1-4050 (3,500-4,500)

7.

$2,300.00

"MARY AND HER LITTLE LAMB" BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. When pulled along the floor, both Mary and her little lamb swivel, thus activating the bell that is hung between them. Enameled in various bright colors, this is a charming and attractive toy. SIZE: 8". CONDITION: Overall condition very good. JL 1-4108 (1,800-2,200)

7A.

$14,375.00

"MISS LIBERTY" BELL TOY. Manufactured by Kyser & Rex. Another exemplary bell toy from this company, this features a polychromed MISS LIBERTY standing in a green shell/leaf chariot. When the toy is pulled along the floor, the bell in front of MISS LIBERTY is struck while her right arm raises and lowers her American Flag. MISS LIBERTY wears a white and blue gown with red cape and gold highlighting, while resting her left hand upon a sheaf of wheat. The red heart shaped wheels have gold pin striping. This toy, one of Bob and Jackie’s favorites, was prominently displayed as a centerpiece among their most beloved toys. Provenance Bernard Barenholtz, this toy appeared on the Today Show when a feature was presented on antique toys. SIZE: 8". CONDITION: Overall in very good condition, right arm has had professional paint restoration. JL 1-4107 (5,000-7,000)

8.

$402.50

THREE PIECE TRAIN SET W/ TWO ADDITIONAL ENGINES. 1) This Kenton set consists of a combined engine & tender and two passenger cars. Engine in black enamel, passenger cars in white and red respectively. SIZE: 19" l (overall). CONDITION: Extremely fine. Minor chipping overall. 2) A combined engine and tender by Kenton. SIZE: 7" l. CONDITION: Very fine. 3) Combined engine and tender by Hubley. SIZE: 6-1/2" l. CONDITION: Very good+. JL 1-3896 (250-350)

9.

$2,242.50

KENTON CAMEL-BACK TRAIN SET. A near mint example of a true workhorse of an engine, the famed "600 Camelback Locomotive" which Kenton copied into toy form. The set consists of engine, tender and a gondola. The "real McCoy" was the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad. Kenton produced this toy train in the mid 1920's. SIZE: 23" l (overall). CONDITION: Near mint, in unplayed with condition. JL 1-3898 (300-400)

10.

$4,025.00

WELKER & CROSBY FREIGHT TRAIN. A rarity that one would search long and hard for! Elegant and sophisticated are two words that one could use to describe this train. The boiler consists of two wood pieces attached with the engine cab being a fine delicate iron casting. A circular strap of iron attached to the wood boiler consists of a headlamp, smoke stack and steam chests. There is a pivoting front truck consisting of the cow catcher and front wheels. Other various pieces of iron trim are connected to the wood boiler. Within the open engine cab, one sees the polychromed conductor pulling back on the lever, ready to engage the locomotive into action. The tender marked, "W. & C.R.R." (Welker & Crosby Railroad?), consists of two iron sides mounted to a wood chassis. The two gondolas, with fancy cast sides are also of the same construction. SIZE: 28" l (overall). CONDITION: Overall very fine with uniform wear. Small hairline crack in delicate iron casting of engine cab. JL 1-3899 (1,500-2,000)

11.

$17,250.00

SCARCE WILKINS HORSEDRAWN STREET SWEEPER. A toy that was elusive to Bob & Jackie for many years until this one became available at the infamous Hegarty auction. A delicate casting encasing a circular brush. When pulled along floor it simulates the real life actions of an 1890's street sweeper. Enameled in black with red yoke and wheels, the driver sits atop taking command of his horse. The rear of the sweeper is marked "D.P.W." (Department of Public Works). SIZE: 12 1/2". CONDITION: Very good to fine. JL 1-4136 (3,500-4,500)

12.

$1,552.50

HANSOM CAB BY IVES. Black enameled cab with an elegant external seat for the driver, although this version of the toy has no hole for the driver to sit. Red painted spoke wheels follow a brown painted horse with gold trappings with single wheel attached to front hoof to allow for easier movement. It is difficult to imagine that such a graceful toy was made with no accommodations for passengers or driver. SIZE: 13". CONDITION: Overall condition excellent with some wear. MC 1-3823 (1,500-2,000)

13.

$3,450.00

IVES VICTOR WALKING HORSE WAGON. A red cart with the word "VICTOR" stenciled on either side has blue interior, yellow spoke wheels, and is being pulled by a black enameled horse with yellow trappings. Horse’s feet move when the wheels turn in a very realistic manner. This toy is charmingly whimsical and could hold appeal for boys and girls alike. SIZE: 9 1/2". CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent, some wear to wheels. MC 1-3822 (1,000-1,500)

14.

$2,070.00

COMICAL COP IN MULE CART. Pictured in Jones & Bixler 1908 catalog, item #98. An elusive toy featuring a bucking mule pulling a cart containing a Keystone Cop. Often mis-attributed to Kenton, this rare toy is in remarkable original condition. SIZE: 8". CONDITION: Very fine original condition. JL 1-3802 (800-1,200)

15.

$1,782.50

FOOTBALL PLAYER WITH BALL ATOP HEAD STILL BANK. A difficult figural still bank manufactured by Hubley. Finely detailed and cast, this bank features the football player holding an oversized football/bank on his head. SIZE: 5". CONDITION: Overall very good. JL 1-4023 (800-1,000)

15A.

$402.50

GILDED FOOTBALL PLAYER STILL BANK. A finely detailed football player manufactured by A. C. Williams. SIZE: 6". CONDITION: Overall extremely fine. JL 1-4016 (200-300)

16.

$1,667.50

J. M. HARPER STORK STILL BANK. A finely cast still bank in the form of a safe with a figural stork delivering a newborn child. Marked on the rear of bank, "J.M. Harper 1907". Bank has original copper flashing finish. SIZE: 5-1/2" h. CONDITION: Overall near mint. JL 1-4012 (700-900)

17.

$776.25

HUBLEY SANTA WITH TREE STILL BANK. An appealing still bank of a standing Santa clasping a tree to his left shoulder. Finished in red enamel with a white face and gold & green highlighting elsewhere. SIZE: 5-3/4" h. CONDITION: Overall very good. JL 1-4031 (500-600)

17A.

$345.00

A. C. WILLIAMS CROUCHING RABBIT STILL BANK. A finely detailed crouching rabbit in gold finish with red & black highlighting. SIZE: 5-1/4". CONDITION: Overall very good, minor casting flaw on left side. JL 1-4019 (450-550)

17B.

$690.00

"LOST DOG" STILL BANK. Dog atop iron base is a finely detailed fellow with open mouth and barking at the moon. Painted in black enamel with traces of red paint on nose and mouth. SIZE: 5" h. CONDITION: Overall very fine. Screw is an older replacement. JL 1-4032 (200-300)

17C.

$862.50

GREY IRON MULTI-COLORED MERRY-GO-ROUND STILL BANK. A wonderfully detailed and painted still bank depicting a six-sided carousel on a swivel base. Unusual to find this multi-colored still bank in fine condition. SIZE: 4-1/2" h. CONDITION: Overall very fine, main wear at edges. JL 1-4029 (400-500)

18.

$7,320.00

RARE DENT "PARCEL EXPRESS" PANEL TRUCK. A truly wonderful toy, manufactured by Dent Hardware Company of Fullerton, PA during the 1930's. Only a handful of original models of this toy exist! This truck is painted in robin’s egg blue with a black roof and red and gold highlighting. Truck features nickel-plated iron wheels and a spare tire is side-mounted on the driver’s side. SIZE: 8". CONDITION: Overall very fine with minor chipping to black roof. JL 1-3869 (5,000-6,000)

19.

$1,725.00

ARCADE DOUBLE DECKER BUS. A wonderful and near mint example of a 1930’s double decker bus. Painted in red enamel with gold highlighting, toy has iron hubs, with rubber tires, and still retains an original Arcade decal. SIZE: 8". CONDITION: Overall near mint. JL 1-3860 (800-1,000)

20.

$7,015.00

EXTREMELY RARE "WHITE" BUS. This rare toy, made by Arcade manufacturing (label intact on driver’s side), has robins’ egg blue paint, white pinstriping and white rubber tires mounted on iron hubs. Cowl-mounted spares with a nickel-plated driver further enhance the appeal of this toy. SIZE: 13" l. CONDITION: Like most Arcade toys, this was spray painted and toy overall is in very fine condition, yet paint appears to be "thin" in places. JL 1-3865 (6,000-8,000)

21.

$920.00

CHAMPION MOTORCYCLE. Although a somewhat common toy, this finely cast example is in near mint original condition! Painted in dark blue with flesh tone and gold trim, he rolls along on white rubber tires with wood hubs. SIZE: 7". CONDITION: Near mint. JL 1-3927 (250-350)

22.

$4,312.50

HUBLEY HILL CLIMBER MOTORCYCLE. Brightly enameled olive green cycle carrying rider with pivoting head, black helmet, flesh tone face and hands, #2 on back, separately cast cylinder and gas tank in black and gold, and nickel-plated wheels. Hubley owned the exclusive rights to the Hill Climber motorcycle. SIZE: 6 3/4". CONDITION: Cycle is virtually mint, only noticeable wear on rider’s face and hands. MC 1-4312 (800-1,000)

23.

$1,725.00

HUBLEY INDIAN CYCLE WITH SIDECAR. A very nice, all-original example of motorcycle with sidecar in vibrant red paint with silver highlighting. Toy still retains its original pull string. SIZE: 8-1/2" CONDITION: Overall very good, handle bars bent slightly out of alignment. JL 1-3928 (1,000-1,200)

24.

$92,000.00

ALL ORIGINAL CARPENTER "TALLY HO". A spectacular & impressive toy with provenance!! As pictured in "American Antique Toys" (pages 168 & 169) this toy was in Barney Barenholtz`s collection for many years. Perhaps the finest condition example known to exist. This toy features 4 horses a driver & 6 passengers. Polychromed in vibrant colors this toy has tremendous appeal and was the highlight of Bob & Jackie`s collection and quite possibly yours!! Seldom does one have an opportunity to buy a Tally Ho let alone one with provenance, originality & condition. SIZE: 27 1/2". CONDITION: overall extremely fine to near mint. JL 1-3844 (35,000-45,000)

24A.

$8,050.00

PRATT & LETCHWORTH BAROUCHE. Perhaps one of the finest and most elaborately manufactured horse-drawn carriages. Intricacy to details such as molded floor mats, tufted seating, etc. add to the appeal of this toy. SIZE: 18". CONDITION: Overall condition is very good, appears to be paint touch-up to rear springs. JL 1-3854 (4,000-6,000)

25.

$5,175.00

DOUBLE RIPPER SLED BELL TOY. Manufactured by N. N. Hill Brass Co., this is another great example of the company’s ingenuity and great design! A charming toy depicting four children riding on a ripper sled down a hill, the front youth stretched out with a black child riding behind him holding his legs, a young girl and a happy male child riding behind. This particular example came from the Bernard Barenholtz collection, one of four known. SIZE: 8 1/2". CONDITION: Toy appears to have some old paint restoration and minor repair on left rear runner. JL 1-4051 (6,000-8,000)

26.

$5,175.00

DOUBLE RIPPER SLED BRASS PATTERN BELL TOY. Manufactured by N. N. Hill Brass Co. A dramatic pattern of a grand bell toy, upon close inspection one can see the intricacy of the castings that is somewhat diminished when the iron toy is produced and painted. A terrific opportunity to have this pattern sitting next to the original cast iron toy of which only four are known. SIZE: 8 1/2". CONDITION: Near mint. JL 1-4052 (4,000-6,000)

27.

$2,587.50

THE EAGLE BELL RINGER BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. A wonderfully polychromed eagle in patriotic colors. When pulled along on the floor, the eagle swivels thus ringing the bell. SIZE: 5 1/2". CONDITION: Overall condition fine. JL 1-4095 (1,000-1,200)

28.

$1,610.00

THE TRAMP BELL RINGER. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. A light and elegant casting of The Tramp dancing and twisting about while ringing the bell. A red enameled base with gold lettering, The Tramp himself is painted in copper and metallic green. SIZE: 6". CONDITION: Overall condition is extremely fine. JL 1-4112 (1,000-1,500)

29.

$690.00

"THE ACROBATS" BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. A fanciful toy depicting a black and a white acrobat spinning about on a flower-shaped platform, thus ringing the bells hanging from their hands. SIZE: 6". CONDITION: Overall good to very good condition, lacking three bells. JL 1-4113 (600-800)

30.

$25,300.00

"THE COSSACK AND THE JAP" BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. An extremely rare bell toy, one of three known, this toy was purchased from the renowned Covert & Gertrude Hegarty Collection. As stated in the Gong Bell catalog, "The figures represent Cossack and Jap cavalrymen engaged in a fierce contest, very life-like in action. The war flags of Russia and Japan on the platform are painted true to color and design". SIZE: 7". CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine +. JL 1-4100 (12,000-14,000)

31.

$4,312.50

"UNCLE SAM AND THE DON" BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. As quoted from The Gong Bell catalog, "Uncle Sam and The Don engage in a lively set-to. During the encounter America asserts her superiority over Spain by Uncle Sam getting in some telling thrusts on the Spaniard’s head, finally delivering the ‘solar plexus’ blow that knocks him out. The platform is ornamented with the American flag, head of an eagle, and stars. Patriotic colors. The figures are very natural in appearance, and the blows delivered on both sides are true to life." SIZE: 7". CONDITION: Very fine, all original condition. JL 1-4101 (3,000-4,000)

32.

$1,207.50

MONKEY SULKY BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. An earlier Gong Bell toy with a combination of American painted tin and cast iron. This toy depicts a dressed tin monkey sulky being pulled by a painted tin horse on an elaborate enameled blue cast iron base. SIZE: 7". CONDITION: Iron base is in very fine condition, however tin shows fair amount of paint loss, especially to horse. JL 1-4305 (1,000-1,200)

32A.

$1,552.50

MALE AND FEMALE SEE-SAW BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. Referred to as "The Bell Ringers," this toy features a gentleman and lady on a see-saw with an attached bell that when pulled in a forward motion rocks, thus causing the bell to ring. Once again an earlier Gong Bell toy with a combination of American painted tin and cast iron. SIZE: 7". CONDITION: Overall condition is good to very good. JL 1-4304 (1,400-1,800)

33.

$11,500.00

"THE TWO COONS" BELL TOY. Manufactured by The Gong Bell Co. A comical toy depicting a black child and a raccoon both entering a hallowed log. When rolled along the floor the boy and the raccoon alternately enter the log while the bell rings. SIZE: 9". CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine. JL 1-4049 (2,500-3,500)

34.

$2,012.50

LARGEST SIZE HUBLEY AIRFLOW W/ELECTRIC LIGHTS. An almost exact copy of the famed Chrysler Airflow, Hubley went to great pains in producing this toy. Painted in an attractive gunmetal gray finish with nickeled windshield, rear bumper and front grill and bumper. A battery encased within the engine compartment would give the child the opportunity to flip a switch under the car to turn the headlights on! With this car comes an original battery of the time period. SIZE: 8" l. CONDITION: Overall is very fine+, oxidation to stamped steel nickel-plated windshield. JL 1-3962 (2,000-2,400)

35.

$690.00

2 HUBLEY AIRFLOWS. An amazing pair of near mint Hubley airflows. Once again this company copies and translates real life vehicles into toys. The nickel-plated frames are attached to the chassis of the car by means of ingenious methods…by putting the rubber tire on iron hub (which is attached to frame). The first being a Mojave, the second is a rose color. SIZE: 6" & 4 1/2" respectively. CONDITION: Near mint. JL 1-3963 (500-700)

36.

$2,875.00

RARE HUBLEY MACK TANK TRUCK. Seldom-found Mack tanker with a nickel-plated removable driver and original pull cord attached. Truck features cast-iron spoked wheels and is painted in bright red with gold highlighting. SIZE: 11". CONDITION: 2" factory crack on driver's door, nickeling on drivers back shows distress. Otherwise, overall near mint. JL 1-3932 (1,500-2,000)

37.

$5,040.00

HUBLEY ELGIN STREET SWEEPER. A classic toy, one could imagine following this toy down the streets in the late 1930’s. The man sitting atop his street sweeper cleaning up the daily debris! The toy is 100% original including rubber tires (distressed), cloth hose, proper driver and Hubley decal on driver’s side. SIZE: 8-1/2" l. CONDITION: Very good to fine. JL 1-3871 (3,500-4,000)

38.

$1,320.00

DENT YELLOW CAB. A fine, all original Yellow Cab manufactured by Dent Hardware. Cast iron wheels in silver with blue hubs and a spare affixed to rear with an attached "543" license plate. SIZE: 8" l. CONDITION: Overall condition very good. JL 1-3878 (1,000-1,400)

39.

$1,800.00

ARCADE INTERNATIONAL PANEL TRUCK W/ NICKEL GRILL. A very nice example of the late 30’s/early 40’s panel truck. In red enamel, toy has a nickel plated bumper and solid white rubber tires with blue hubs. SIZE: 9". CONDITION: Overall very good. JL 1-3887 (1,250-1,500)

40.

$6,960.00

ARCADE WHITE "USCO" MOVING VAN. One of Arcade’s most lifelike toys, a perfect copy of the real life moving van. This particular example was with the original owner for over 50 years! Toy originally came from West Virginia and briefly visited with a couple of antique dealers before finding a home with Bob & Jackie. Toy features rubber tires, which are slightly different from the norm, but are completely original to toy. SIZE: 13". CONDITION: Overall near excellent condition, professional repair to door hinges. JL 1-3889 (7,000-9,000)

41.

$8,520.00

ARCADE WHITE "LAMMERTS" MOVING VAN. Company ordered direct from Arcade a number of these and had their logos put on the sides. Company was based in St. Louis, MO; this is a highly popular & sought after toy. Painted in black enamel with gold and silver highlighting and cast iron nickel-plated wheels. SIZE: 13". CONDITION: Overall very good with minimal wear to roof. JL 1-3888 (7,000-8,000)

42.

$10,925.00

"UNCLE SAM SAID, GIT" ANIMATED CAP GUN. AN36. Circa 1899. Not only is this the rarest and finest example of this gun known to exist, but it was also the cornerstone of Jackie's cap gun collection!! It was designed by Mr. Franklin after the Spanish-American War. Mr. Franklin took his design to several toy companies (Dent Hardware CO., J & E Stevens, et. al.) and had several castings made of the gun. There are two known versions of this gun. This cast iron nickel-plated gun depicts the caricature of Uncle Sam standing atop the gun kicking Cuban General Weyler in the coattails. When the cap explodes the General promptly falls down, symbolizing his fall from power and subsequent expulsion from Cuba. Marked, "THE PIG THAT DID IT. THE FRANKLIN. DEWEY REMEMBER THE MAINE. WE DO! WE DID IT!" on the grip, "GIT" on Uncle Sam's leg and "WEYLER" on the General's coattails. This gun was obtained from a well-known, old-time collector of political items who resided in Harrisburg, PA. SIZE: 4-7/8" l. CONDITION: Near mint. Retains over 95% original nickel plating. MC 1-4266 (6,500-8,500)

43.

$4,025.00

MAN ON ALLIGATOR ANIMATED TOY CAP GUN. AN20. Manufactured by Ives, circa 1883. Japanned all over with red paint in mouth. When trigger is pulled, mouth of alligator is opened man leans back and cap is fired. SIZE: 5-1/8" l. CONDITION: Very good. Cap gun possibly re-japanned. MC 1-4283 (2,000-3,000)

44.

$1,495.00

SURPRISE BOX ANIMATED CAP GUN. AN32. Manufactured by Lockwood, 1882. When box is open, monkey strikes head on coconut. SIZE: 3-1/4" l. CONDITION: excellent, mechanics are crisp. Retains substantial amount of original finish. MC 1-4268 (1,200-1,500)

45.

$575.00

PUG NOSE CAP EXPLODER A.K.A. MOON FACE. AN24.2. Manufactured by J & E Stevens, 1890. Moon face depicted on a handle. Pull string and nose snaps onto face, exploding the cap. SIZE: 5-1/2" h. CONDITION: Good. MC 1-4184 (400-500)

46.

$690.00

SEA SERPENT ANIMATED TOY CAP PISTOL. AN28. Manufactured by Stevens, circa 1890. Ornately detailed and designed, this serpent opens mouth for cap placement. Japanned with gold & red highlights. SIZE: 3-1/2" l. CONDITION: Excellent. MC 1-4261 (500-700)