Important Toy, Doll & Advertising Auction

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Julia’s is pleased to announce our fall toy, doll & advertising auction that boasts tremendous quality, condition and rarity. It is an exciting array of fresh to the market, hard to find goods consigned from collections and estates from across the country. Particular areas of interest include the Diane and the late Steve Olin collection of paper litho toys. In addition will be numerous early American and European tin toys, holiday, as well as clockwork, pressed steel, cast iron, and automotive toys, fine French & German dolls, Skookums, dollhouses, furniture, and accessories. Also a generous offering of antique advertising including tin and porcelain signs, firearms and sportsman calendars and posters, over 200 tobacco and coffee tins, and approximately 30 figural trade signs. Other highlights include several hundred salesman samples, coin-op, music machines, and much more for both the beginning and advanced collector. This is a sale you won’t want to miss.
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CRANDALL HAND CAR.3100 - CRANDALL HAND CAR.
James D Julia Inc
Large pull toy shows four man hand car that was originally designed for railroads. This folksy version rides on metal rims with wooden spokes. Stencil
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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GENERAL STORE VIGNETTE.3101 - GENERAL STORE VIGNETTE.
James D Julia Inc
Interesting ensemble, most likely artist made item. Comprising of a bar back with three mirrors, with glass bottles and cigarettes on the counter, a s
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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HORSE DRAWN MUSICAL DRUM TOY.3102 - HORSE DRAWN MUSICAL DRUM TOY.
James D Julia Inc
Circa 1920s American pull toy features cast iron horse on wheel, drawing two revolving musical cylinders above. Wood framed toy with rubber edged spok
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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BUDDY "L" BUS.3103 - BUDDY "L" BUS.
James D Julia Inc
A classic pressed steel toy from the 1920-1930s era. Buddy L had a tendency to copy in miniature form the real life vehicles of the time period. Perha
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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WOODEN MOUNT VERNON PLAY SET.3103A - WOODEN MOUNT VERNON PLAY SET.
James D Julia Inc
Rare play set that has been attributed to either Crandall or Milton Bradley, it is nearly identical to a set sold in the Flora Gill Jacobs collection.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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CHAD VALLEY DELIVERY TRUCK.3104 - CHAD VALLEY DELIVERY TRUCK.
James D Julia Inc
Brightly lithographed tin delivery truck in green with small advertising signs on the roof showing various games. Side is emblazoned "The Chad ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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LOT OF TWO OPTICAL ILLUSION TOYS.3105 - LOT OF TWO OPTICAL ILLUSION TOYS.
James D Julia Inc
Interesting Victorian era toys that utilized a series of still images that when viewed in succession through the device would give the illusion of mov
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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QUALITY LOT OF VICTORIAN PUZZLES AND PICTURE BLOCKS.3106 - QUALITY LOT OF VICTORIAN PUZZLES AND PICTURE BLOCKS.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes 1) Milton Bradley Sectional Railroad puzzle in wooden box with paper label. Interior shows vivid train graphics on horizontal puzzle piec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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LOT OF FOUR PAPER ON WOOD PUZZLES.3107 - LOT OF FOUR PAPER ON WOOD PUZZLES.
James D Julia Inc
All four are of European manufacture and have paper on wood puzzle pieces. Lot includes "The Old Kitchen Clock" boxed set, Crandall's ...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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CRANDALL'S "HERO OF '76" COPYRIGHT 1875.3108 - CRANDALL'S "HERO OF '76" COPYRIGHT 1875.
James D Julia Inc
Unusual paper on wood folk art piece shows George Washington-like character holding 13-star flag. Comes with original instruction sheet - all containe
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (1,550.00) = 1,550.00
 
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LOT OF TWO GAMES.3108A - LOT OF TWO GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
Marvelous Victorian era games consisting of "Enchantment" by Milton Bradley in its original carrying case. The wooden box contains a varie...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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LOT OF VICTORIAN TOYS & GAMES.3108B - LOT OF VICTORIAN TOYS & GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes 1) The Tower of Hanoi puzzle by Milton Bradley with original box (one flap detached but present). 2) Miss Tilly Tinker wooden dancing toy
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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TWO PIECE PAPER ON WOOD FLOOR TRAIN.3109 - TWO PIECE PAPER ON WOOD FLOOR TRAIN.
James D Julia Inc
Circa 1880 by W.S. Reed. Engine marked "DUKE". Passenger car marked "PRINCESS", also marked "REED'S DRAWING ROOM CAR&qu...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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EXCEEDINGLY RARE EARLY AMERICAN FIREHOUSE AND HORSE DRAWN PUMPER.3110 - EXCEEDINGLY RARE EARLY AMERICAN FIREHOUSE AND HORSE DRAWN PUMPER.
James D Julia Inc
Believed to be only one of two known complete examples to exist today! The second one is believed to be pictured in Barney Barenholtz's book. Of...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to s****l for (8,000.00 + 1,960.00BP) = 9,960.00
 
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BETTER PUZZLES, GAMES, AND RELATED EPHEMERA.3111 - BETTER PUZZLES, GAMES, AND RELATED EPHEMERA.
James D Julia Inc
Significant grouping of larger, quality child related ephemera. 1) Fire engine picture puzzle. Shows horse drawn, steam powered fire fighting equipmen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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LARGE LOT OF GAME BOARDS, PUZZLES, AND MORE.3112 - LARGE LOT OF GAME BOARDS, PUZZLES, AND MORE.
James D Julia Inc
1) Crandall's Wooden Blocks with parts to make circus wagons. 2) Milton Bradley's game of "Round The World" with map and game piec...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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LOT OF INTERMEDIATE SIZED GAMES.3113 - LOT OF INTERMEDIATE SIZED GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
1) "The Good Old Game of Dr. Busby" by Parker Bros., Salem, MA circa 1900. 2) The game of "Bill Ding" by Strombecker, USA 1930s/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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PAPER LITHO ON WOOD GLOBE PUZZLE.3113A - PAPER LITHO ON WOOD GLOBE PUZZLE.
James D Julia Inc
Unusual turn of the century dissected three dimensional globe puzzle entitled "The Game of the Globe". Puzzle is comprised of 40 pieces of...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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MISC LOT OF 7 BOARD GAMES, TOYS, AND PUZZLES.3114 - MISC LOT OF 7 BOARD GAMES, TOYS, AND PUZZLES.
James D Julia Inc
PLEASE NOTE (11/13/13): #5 A Milton Bradley model ship puzzle-empty box IS NOT part of this lot. It is part of Lot 3148 and will be included with Lot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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MIXED LOT OF BAGATELLES, PUZZLES, AND GAMES.3115 - MIXED LOT OF BAGATELLES, PUZZLES, AND GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
1) Large hand painted Bagatelle marble game showing children at play in parlor. Comes with three early swirled marbles. Circa 1870. 2) Boxed set of ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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LOT OF 19 SMALL VICTORIAN BOXED GAMES.3116 - LOT OF 19 SMALL VICTORIAN BOXED GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
1) "The Game of American Politics" by Milton Bradley 2) The game of "Snap" by Clock & Sowdon 3) The Happy Family "Game ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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ANIMATED PAPER ON WOOD STORY BOARD.3117 - ANIMATED PAPER ON WOOD STORY BOARD.
James D Julia Inc
Probably Bliss. Toy shows facade of house with depicted stained glass windows that drop to reveal characters from "Goosey, Goosey Gander" ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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LOT OF TWO PAPER ON WOOD ANIMATED TARGET SETS.3118 - LOT OF TWO PAPER ON WOOD ANIMATED TARGET SETS.
James D Julia Inc
Hit the target and clown figure rises to top of acrobat's shoulders. Characters depict jester-like circus acrobats. Lot includes single and doub...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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PAPER ON WOOD STACKING PICTURE BLOCKS.3119 - PAPER ON WOOD STACKING PICTURE BLOCKS.
James D Julia Inc
Fabulous J.A. Crandall's "Mammoth Story Blocks" patented 1881. Stacking this impressive nesting set of eleven blocks shows child the s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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FOUR PIECE VICTORIAN TOY LOT.3120 - FOUR PIECE VICTORIAN TOY LOT.
James D Julia Inc
One of the better paper lots including 1) "Lost In The Woods" board game by McLoughlin Bros. Spectacular imagery on large boxed set, inclu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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LARGE PANAMA WOODEN RAILROAD SET.3121 - LARGE PANAMA WOODEN RAILROAD SET.
James D Julia Inc
By W.S. Reed Toy Company patented July 21, 1877. Floor train with two cars pushes forward with steam like piston action. Engine marked "PANAMA ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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LOT OF TWO QUALITY PARLOR TOYS.3122 - LOT OF TWO QUALITY PARLOR TOYS.
James D Julia Inc
Included is a Combination grocery store by Stirm & Lyon N.Y. Colorful paper on wood box cover slides to reveal a wooden general store building f...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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PAPER ON WOOD LITHO TRAIN SET WITH PUZZLES.3123 - PAPER ON WOOD LITHO TRAIN SET WITH PUZZLES.
James D Julia Inc
Probable Bliss or Crandall Mfg. Five piece train set includes three cars marked "CHICAGO-LIMITED-VESTIBULE-TRAIN". Roof removes on each pa...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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COLUMBUS SPIRAL BLOCK TOWER BY BLISS WITH ORIGINAL BOX.3124 - COLUMBUS SPIRAL BLOCK TOWER BY BLISS WITH ORIGINAL BOX.
James D Julia Inc
An amazing paper on wood toy with this being the only known example in remarkable condition with its original box. At the time period this must have b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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LOT OF COLUMBUS BLOCKS AND GAME.3125 - LOT OF COLUMBUS BLOCKS AND GAME.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes a stunning six sided puzzle block set by McLoughlin Bros. 1893. Box is paper over wood. Very fine chromolithography puzzle shows Columbus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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THREE PIECE WOODEN PARLOR TRAIN SET.3126 - THREE PIECE WOODEN PARLOR TRAIN SET.
James D Julia Inc
By Milton Bradley, Springfield, Mass. Large and impressive Atlantic and Pacific Railroad floor toy features paper on wood lithographed passenger car m
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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LOT OF TWO EARLY WOODEN TOYS.3127 - LOT OF TWO EARLY WOODEN TOYS.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes 1) A Mother Goose paper over wood animated game. Possibly by Bliss. Paper on wood images of famous characters pop up when front knobs are
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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MILTON BRADLEY'S EARLY WOODEN FARM SET WITH THREE PIECE TRAIN.3128 - MILTON BRADLEY'S EARLY WOODEN FARM SET WITH THREE PIECE TRAIN.
James D Julia Inc
Three building set known as the Farmhouse, Cultural Fair and Cottage with dozen of accessories including trees, figures, animals, and much more. Liste
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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EXTREMELY RARE SALEM WITCH TOY WITH ORIGINAL BOX.3129 - EXTREMELY RARE SALEM WITCH TOY WITH ORIGINAL BOX.
James D Julia Inc
Early patent dates of 1867 & 1868 by Charles T. Ford were filed for this unique and interesting toy. According to the dial, this toy was manufac...
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Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to s****l for (6,250.00 + 1,531.25BP) = 7,781.25
 
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IMPORTANT LOT OF 7 EARLY TOY CATALOGS.3130 - IMPORTANT LOT OF 7 EARLY TOY CATALOGS.
James D Julia Inc
This amazing collection of original 1880s through 1930s catalogs represent cast iron mechanical banks, cap guns, dolls, games, velocipedes, and so man
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to s****l for (1,500.00 + 367.50BP) = 1,867.50
 
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EXCELLENT LOT OF TOY CATALOGS.3131 - EXCELLENT LOT OF TOY CATALOGS.
James D Julia Inc
Will make an important research library for your early toys. 1) E. I. Horsman, N.Y. 1891 catalog featuring 96 pages of dolls, games, marionettes, cast
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to s****l for (1,400.00 + 343.00BP) = 1,743.00
 
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LOT OF 12 VINTAGE TOY CATALOGS.3132 - LOT OF 12 VINTAGE TOY CATALOGS.
James D Julia Inc
1) Hard bound toy reference book #2 - Germany. A later publication of early toys featuring catalog photos of Lehmann, Gunthermann, Kraus, Fleischmann
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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LOT OF THREE EARLY J. E. STEVENS CATALOGS.3133 - LOT OF THREE EARLY J. E. STEVENS CATALOGS.
James D Julia Inc
Two identical 1906 iron toy catalogs featuring 46 pages of still banks, safe banks, toy stoves, child's sad irons, cap guns, and page after page...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s****l for (125.00 + 30.63BP) = 155.63
 
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LOT OF 12 VINTAGE TOY CATALOGS.3134 - LOT OF 12 VINTAGE TOY CATALOGS.
James D Julia Inc
1) Hard bound toy reference book #3. A later publication of earlier toys featuring catalog photos of Issmayer, Plank, Levy, and Tipp & Co. toys....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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LOT OF 8 INTERMEDIATE SIZE EARLY GAMES.3135 - LOT OF 8 INTERMEDIATE SIZE EARLY GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
Lot of 8 quality games with great subject matter. 1) "Keeping Store" by J. Ottmann, N.Y. Interior panels show soda fountain, hat shop, and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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LOT OF THREE CRANDALL'S BOXED GAMES.3136 - LOT OF THREE CRANDALL'S BOXED GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
All are wooden Victorian toys in wooden boxes. Lot includes 1) "Crandall's Menagerie" 1867 collection of wild animals including elepha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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LARGE LOT OF 21 EARLY SMALL BOXED GAMES.3137 - LARGE LOT OF 21 EARLY SMALL BOXED GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
PLEASE NOTE (11/19/13): Photo is wrong, does not include Myriopticon, Pharoah's Frogs, Game of Golf and Cat Puzzle. Lot includes "A Trip to...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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LOT OF 9 BOXED GAMES, BOARDS, AND PUZZLES.3138 - LOT OF 9 BOXED GAMES, BOARDS, AND PUZZLES.
James D Julia Inc
PLEASE NOTE (11/21/13): The Magic Mirror is missing cylindrical mirror. Circa 1870-1910. Lot includes 1) Alphabet puzzle, 1877 with instructions. 2) 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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LARGE LOT OF SMALLER EARLY GAMES.3139 - LARGE LOT OF SMALLER EARLY GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
1 & 2) Two games of "Improved Authors" by Milton Bradley. 3) The game of "The Pet of the Cradle" by Fisher, Philadelphia cir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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LOT OF 8 MISC TOYS.3140 - LOT OF 8 MISC TOYS.
James D Julia Inc
1) Milton Bradley large cast iron "Color Disk Rotating Mechanism" 1893. 2) Cast iron passenger car marked "Penn. Railroad #44" a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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LARGE LOT OF EARLY SMALL GAMES, PUZZLES, AND CARD GAMES.3141 - LARGE LOT OF EARLY SMALL GAMES, PUZZLES, AND CARD GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
1) "Game of English Royal Blood" by Langdon, New Orleans 2) "Magnetic Wonders" by Myers & Co., London 3) "Game of Europ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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LOT OF SIX EARLY TOYS AND GAMES.3142 - LOT OF SIX EARLY TOYS AND GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
1) American toy village by Milton Bradley. Circa 1890 boxed set with approx. 20 wooden pieces including miniature buildings, ships, train set, and mor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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LARGE LOT OF SMALLER EARLY GAMES.3143 - LARGE LOT OF SMALLER EARLY GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
1) "New Game of Authors" by Claxton 1876. 2) "The Young Compositor" by Cutter & Austin - Boston. 3&4) Two "Comic Co...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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GROUP OF FOUR MATTED GAME BOARDS.3144 - GROUP OF FOUR MATTED GAME BOARDS.
James D Julia Inc
1) "The Harvest" showing hand colored images of Fall time harvest of apples, grapes, hay, and more. 2) Circa 1860 German game board showin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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LOT OF SIX GAMES AND PUZZLES.3145 - LOT OF SIX GAMES AND PUZZLES.
James D Julia Inc
1) "Game of Costumes and Fashions" by Milton Bradley, 1881. Colorful chromolithographed card game shows dozens of different Victorian cost...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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