Important Toy, Doll & Advertising Auction

The largest of the Hubley crash cars, this toy features a driver in a blue outfit with tan gloves and hat, rubber tires with nickel plated spoked whee

Not as large or impressive as the larger crash car, but a more obscure version. The figure is integrally cast, however, he has a movable, separately c

Similar in nature to the typical Hubley motorcycle with or without sidecar. However, this particular toy is a much more challenging version to locate.

Various toy companies produced many different versions of the Mack trucks that in real life were utilized during the 1920s-30s. Although not huge in s

An unusual form utilizing the typical Fordson tractor with an integrally cast vertical front support mechanism. Attached on the underside is a fork wi

Without a doubt, the rarest of the Mack trucks, and certainly in the top ten of rare cast iron automotive toys. Originally this truck was to be produc

First appearing in the 1924 Hubley catalog, this particular toy, as well as the convertible companion are rarer than hen's teeth. Massive in siz...

Conceivably, the acme of automotive toys, the Hubley Packard would be the pinnacle of one's collection. What an incredible toy, not enough can b...

There were two versions of this particular toy. This example and the other version that was embossed "Checker Cab" above the windshield. A...

There were only three companies that produced cast iron cement mixers: Kenton, Hubley and Dent. Perhaps the most realistic and lifelike was the Hubley

Of all the large motorcycles Hubley manufactured, this is one of the hardest to find, especially in all-original condition. Features a four cylinder I

An exceptional example in all original, as found, untouched condition. Front end with an integral driver is enameled in red and the back end is robi...

A nice example of a hard to find panel truck produced by the Arcade firm. This vehicle has cast iron hubs with hard rubber tires and a pair of spares

The largest and most massive of any cast iron automotive ladder truck ever produced by any toy company. Emblazoned on the side HFD (Hubley Fire Depart

This toy is the mate to the previous lot (ladder truck). It is massive in size with a number of interesting features including the removable nickel pl

Next to the largest of the automotive pumpers manufactured by Hubley, this toy features a nickel plated driver and nickel plated standing rear figure,

During the earlier part of the 20th century, Hubley produced numerous pleasure/passenger horse drawn carriages, the most impressive being the two-, th

As mentioned in the previous lot, the Hubley two-, three- and four-seat brakes were some of the most impressive toys the firm produced. As we look bac

An architecturally correct rendition of a 1880s style firehouse found in every northeastern town. The cast iron brick facade with "Fire Engine ...

A classic 1930s Arcade toy featuring the International panel truck. Most commonly we see this as the Hathaway's bread/cake delivery van, but the...

The largest of the Hubley crash cars, this toy features a driver in a blue outfit with tan gloves and hat, rubber tires covering nickel plated pressed

Dent toys were manufactured in Fullerton, PA, which is right next door to Allentown where the Mack Truck factory was located. It was natural for Dent

An interesting grouping consisting of a larger Wilkins 3-horse pumper, an early Kenton hose reel, a Wilkins 3-horse hook and ladder, a Hubley 3-horse

Lot includes Kenton horse drawn pumper (16" l.), post war Overland Circus cage wagon (14" l.), petite horse drawn pumper (7" l.) and ...

A classic comic toy from the turn of the century featuring Happy Hooligan seated on a homemade soapbox derby car. As the toy rolls along by means of a

First toy is a pressed steel frame with heart shaped steel wheels featuring an articulated galloping horse being held in place by a polychrome iron cl

Lot includes Speaking Dog bank with blue dressed figure with a round trap on the underside. Typical coloring with nice yellow highlighting and gold tr

Lot includes 1) medium size State Bank with opening front door with key and lock with remnants of original japanning. 2) Army-Navy safe bank with elab

Lot includes 1) Eagle & Eaglets. A visually attractive bank of the mother eagle feeding her two eaglets. Bellows intact and somewhat audible. Ho...

PLEASE NOTE (6/7/13): The catalog indicates that this is the more common of the three; it is actually the least common of the three. It also states in

Lot includes a very nice German penny bank marked "SPAR-AUTOMAT". This Stollwerck bank dispenses candy, an unusual tin telephone booth ban...

Recently discovered in a New England attic, this most unusual form for a balance toy depicts a seesaw with a gentleman on one end and a lady with chil

Reduced Schoenhut Circus set including two clowns, ringmaster, hobo, black dude, and lady bareback rider, and the following painted eye animals: tiger

PLEASE NOTE (6-20-13): This lot also includes a leopard. A boxed Schoenhut Circus set from the 1920s-30s of reduced Schoenhut animals. Included is a g

Lot includes a desirable Martin acrobat that when wound will do somersaults about the floor. In all original condition and clothing, mechanism is in w

A wonderful toy from the latter part of the 1800s featuring a black gentleman preaching to the masses. This exceptional example came from England and

An unusual form, this particular, early style American locomotive features the large drive wheels in front with steam chests located under cab window.

A quality built scale model of working factory in the 19th century. Animated and lithographed flat tin figures run four different machines powered by

Massive in size, it is difficult to comprehend that a toy like this was ever created for a child, more likely an adult male who had dashed dreams of b

A unique and rare form, on the bow of the boat is a raised pedestal with a large electrified searchlight. There is a pair of levers directly behind th

A fine early live steam paddle boat, most likely manufactured by Rock & Graner at the latter part of the 19th century, this toy has a most aesth...

An extremely difficult boat to find, particularly with its original box. Nicely constructed tin watercraft with green and white hull with tan decking

Lot includes: 1) Lehmann Bucking Broncho windup toy, Germany. Copt. 1906. Hand-painted toy depicts cowboy on bucking broncho horse. Wild action as hor

Exceptional German toy lot includes: 1) Windup monkey who lifts all-tin mouse above. 2) Mechanical yes/no monkey with tin face. 3) "Three Littl...

Mechanical Strauss red-jacketed black porter pushes two-wheel dolly holding travel trunk. As toy advances, trunk opens to reveal all-tin lithograph bu

The smallest of this style vehicle produced by Fischer in the earliest part of the 20th century. This particular vehicle is predominantly yellow and v

Tin windup double-decker trolley car marked "SG German" originally held batteries form working lights. Celluloid windows. Also included is...

Lot includes Nifty Toonerville Trolley lithographed toy created by Fontaine Fox, this delightful imaginary styled trolley ambles about the floor in an

Of European manufacture, glazed muslin hand-painted face with stuffed mohair body. One of Snow White's most endearing characters. SIZE: 13"...

Unusual electric powered highwire balancing toy by MotoResearch, Racine Wisconsin. Toy includes two figures on balancing wheels with counterweights. B

Lot includes: 1) Animated Popeye on horse, Copt. "1929 King Features Synd." 2) Long-billed Donald Duck pulled by Pluto #149 Fisher Price T...

Fabulous set includes service station showing two pumps marked "Motor Gas" and "Ethyl Gas". Pumps have lighted gas globes (not t...

Officially called the "Lincoln Highway Electric Lighted Station". Remarkably complete set dated 1934 includes tin gas station island featu...

1) Roadside rest service station by Marx. Toy includes two gas pumps with lighted gas globes (not tested), Pennsylvania oil dolly, free air tank, two

Lot includes Wyandotte Shell gas station with two original pressed steel cars. Pumps are marked "Super-Shell" and "Super-Shell Ethyl&...

A very cool Louis Marx filling station showing early style gas pumps marked "Motor Gas" and "Ethyl Gas". Center of toy shows oil...

Large heavy pressed steel streamline delivery truck with rubber tires marked "Yale". Art deco design circa 1936 with fully skirted front a...

1930s original pressed steel White brand delivery truck shows ten glass bottles originally containing Coca-Cola. Decal above delivery reads "Ev...

Custom built one of a kind 18-wheel truck/trailer based on Structo Cab. Toy was professionally built for Hague International Co. of South Portland, Ma

Numbered #7 of only 25 examples ever produced in 1993 by the outstanding German firm Sapor Modelltechnik. Constructed utilizing about 3500 individual

Numbered #13 of only 25, 35J Raceabout by Sapor Modelltechnik, Germany. Mfg. in 1991. Outstanding craftsmanship and attention to detail includes elect

Numbered #129 of 250 produced. Released in 1992, the production run has sold out. Large 1:8 scale 1943 U.S. Army Jeep with exceptional detail througho

Spectacular Alexander tether car purportedly assembled by Don Edmonds with parts acquired from the Alexander estate. Racer is rear-wheel drive with pi

Known as the "Velvet Drive" prototype race car, this racer was purportedly only one of four built. Powered by a .60 Black Panther engine, ...

Front-wheel drive gas powered tether car with cast aluminum grill resembling a Miller race car. Removable aluminum hood has hand-painted "Mercu...

Circa 1957-58. Left side apparatus appears to be set up for rail car racing. Green painted wooden or composition body with #2 decals and original &q...

This 1957 Arrow design moved engine back for better traction (rear drive). Post-war examples sold new for $45. Underside is cast aluminum, upper body

Full suspension racer with coil springs at each corner, tires marked "Dooling Brothers". Rear-wheel drive #39 racer has "Dennymite&qu...

Two piece die-cast magnesium body, aluminum wheels and marked "Dooling Bros." tires. Complete with McCoy "Red Head" engine with ...

A fine example of an as-found, untouched, all original and desirable pedal car. A deluxe version with all the accoutrements including the simulated fo

A fine all original example. Perhaps this is the most deluxe of the Gendron series, this particular vehicle comes with a multitude of high end accesso

A nice deluxe version of a desirable pedal car in untouched, all original condition. Somewhat smaller version than the previous lot, but equally elabo

A fine all-original example of a Gendron pedal car with headlights with glass lenses, indicator switches on steering wheel, a simulated gearshift on r

What appears to be a very nice, clean, all-original pedal car, circa 1930s-40s in burgundy paint finish with red pinstripes. A nickel plated Oldsmobil

The apex of pedal cars, this particular toy vehicle has the capability of not only the driver pedaling, but the passenger as well. One would suspect t

Buddy L created a line of pressed steel toys that emulated the real vehicles of life. Perhaps one of the most complex toys created was this trench dig

A very fine example of a desirable Buddy L truck with the typical black cab, red chassis, and dark green tank. Included are four original Buddy L wate

A classic 1930s Buddy L Jr. series truck with opening doors, dual rear wheels, headlights, and a nickel plated front bumper. Overall a nice sound all

A very fine example of an all original classic Buddy L ice delivery vehicle. Intact with original canvas covering the bed, three glass "ice cub...

True to form, this cross country bus with a Packard style body and the Greyhound label/decal on the side stating "Coast to Coast" was the ...

Being somewhat hesitant to use the word "pristine", but this vehicle, as well as several that follow, fall into that category. This toy, a...

A superlative example about as good as they come. A somewhat deluxe model with stamped steel simulated spoked hubs and rubber tires. When one looks un

A slightly later version with solid disc wheels, this unique truck features three rollers in the bed with a crank handle on the third roller next to t

Without a doubt, the Buddy L bus is perhaps one of the finest pieces of pressed steel ever produced by any company. So lifelike in nature, looking ins

A seldom found toy vehicle, but then again, the young man of the period would rather play with a fire engine or ice truck. Overall, this truck is in a

A remarkable example in truly pristine original condition, still retaining the two black enameled chains at the rear of the bed with absolute minimal

Of the "normal sized" Buddy L, Steelcraft, Sturditoy vehicles, this is one of the largest and most impressive pieces ever created. This wa...

A relatively obscure Sturditoy vehicle, the coal bed is shaped to funnel its load through the right front corner of the bed. There is a small exterior

Keystone used the Packard as their model for their vehicles and this particular truck is very similar in nature to the Buddy L tanker. Slightly more c

The classic moving van, this particular one produced by Keystone has a large oval decal on the side reading "Keystone Moving Van, Long Distance...

As compared with the Buddy L wrecker, the Sturditoy version is much more simplistic in nature, yet quite pleasing to look at. One main advantage is th

One of the nicest known examples to come to market in the past few years, this fairly common truck is in uncommon condition. The vibrancy, thickness,

The Steelcraft trucks were not as popular as Keystone, Buddy L or Sturditoy trucks. However, these trucks used the famed C-cab Mack and although not a

Obviously every young boy wouldn't mind having an army vehicle or tank, a popular theme, especially with the approaching war. An unusual color t...

This is the typical version found with the solid cast aluminum with painted red interiors. Buddy L employed a somewhat complicated wrecking boom, whic

Similar in nature to the Keystone or Buddy L water tankers, Sturditoy decided to compete in a different fashion and make an oil truck instead. Virtual

Once again, Sturditoy with this particular vehicle employed an odd, seldom found color. Not the same as the army truck in a previous lot, but more of

Similar in nature to the previous lot. However, this particular example is enameled in a dark blue and as previously mentioned, a fair amount of typic

A tough vehicle to find, this truck has a pair of extension ladders, a hose reel, and a removable swiveling wrecker boom along, a floor mounted winch,

One of the most interesting of the fire vehicles manufactured by any of the pressed steel companies, directly behind the driver is a dual set of tanks