Important Toy, Doll & Advertising Auction

Auction Details

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.3100CRANDALL 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
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
GENERAL STORE VIGNETTE.3101GENERAL 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
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
HORSE DRAWN MUSICAL DRUM TOY.3102HORSE 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
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
BUDDY "L" BUS.3103BUDDY "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
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,250.00
WOODEN MOUNT VERNON PLAY SET.3103AWOODEN 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.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
CHAD VALLEY DELIVERY TRUCK.3104CHAD 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 ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
LOT OF TWO OPTICAL ILLUSION TOYS.3105LOT 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
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
QUALITY LOT OF VICTORIAN PUZZLES AND PICTURE BLOCKS.3106QUALITY 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
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
LOT OF FOUR PAPER ON WOOD PUZZLES.3107LOT 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 ...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
CRANDALL'S "HERO OF '76" COPYRIGHT 1875.3108CRANDALL'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
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 1,550.00
LOT OF TWO GAMES.3108ALOT 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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
LOT OF VICTORIAN TOYS & GAMES.3108BLOT 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
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
TWO PIECE PAPER ON WOOD FLOOR TRAIN.3109TWO 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...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
EXCEEDINGLY RARE EARLY AMERICAN FIREHOUSE AND HORSE DRAWN PUMPER.3110EXCEEDINGLY 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...
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to s****l for 9,960.00
BETTER PUZZLES, GAMES, AND RELATED EPHEMERA.3111BETTER 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
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 750.00
LARGE LOT OF GAME BOARDS, PUZZLES, AND MORE.3112LARGE 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...
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
LOT OF INTERMEDIATE SIZED GAMES.3113LOT 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/...
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
PAPER LITHO ON WOOD GLOBE PUZZLE.3113APAPER 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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
MISC LOT OF 7 BOARD GAMES, TOYS, AND PUZZLES.3114MISC 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
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
MIXED LOT OF BAGATELLES, PUZZLES, AND GAMES.3115MIXED 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 ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
LOT OF 19 SMALL VICTORIAN BOXED GAMES.3116LOT 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 ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
ANIMATED PAPER ON WOOD STORY BOARD.3117ANIMATED 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" ...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
LOT OF TWO PAPER ON WOOD ANIMATED TARGET SETS.3118LOT 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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
PAPER ON WOOD STACKING PICTURE BLOCKS.3119PAPER 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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
FOUR PIECE VICTORIAN TOY LOT.3120FOUR 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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
LARGE PANAMA WOODEN RAILROAD SET.3121LARGE 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 ...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
LOT OF TWO QUALITY PARLOR TOYS.3122LOT 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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
PAPER ON WOOD LITHO TRAIN SET WITH PUZZLES.3123PAPER 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...
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
COLUMBUS SPIRAL BLOCK TOWER BY BLISS WITH ORIGINAL BOX.3124COLUMBUS 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
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to floor for 7,500.00
LOT OF COLUMBUS BLOCKS AND GAME.3125LOT 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
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 850.00
THREE PIECE WOODEN PARLOR TRAIN SET.3126THREE 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
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
LOT OF TWO EARLY WOODEN TOYS.3127LOT 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
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
MILTON BRADLEY'S EARLY WOODEN FARM SET WITH THREE PIECE TRAIN.3128MILTON 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
EXTREMELY RARE SALEM WITCH TOY WITH ORIGINAL BOX.3129EXTREMELY 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...
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to s****l for 7,781.25
IMPORTANT LOT OF 7 EARLY TOY CATALOGS.3130IMPORTANT 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
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to s****l for 1,867.50
EXCELLENT LOT OF TOY CATALOGS.3131EXCELLENT 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
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to s****l for 1,743.00
LOT OF 12 VINTAGE TOY CATALOGS.3132LOT 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
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
LOT OF THREE EARLY J. E. STEVENS CATALOGS.3133LOT 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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to s****l for 155.63
LOT OF 12 VINTAGE TOY CATALOGS.3134LOT 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....
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
LOT OF 8 INTERMEDIATE SIZE EARLY GAMES.3135LOT 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...
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,900.00
LOT OF THREE CRANDALL'S BOXED GAMES.3136LOT 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...
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
LARGE LOT OF 21 EARLY SMALL BOXED GAMES.3137LARGE 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...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
LOT OF 9 BOXED GAMES, BOARDS, AND PUZZLES.3138LOT 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
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
LARGE LOT OF SMALLER EARLY GAMES.3139LARGE 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...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
LOT OF 8 MISC TOYS.3140LOT 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...
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
LARGE LOT OF EARLY SMALL GAMES, PUZZLES, AND CARD GAMES.3141LARGE 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...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
LOT OF SIX EARLY TOYS AND GAMES.3142LOT 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
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
LARGE LOT OF SMALLER EARLY GAMES.3143LARGE 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...
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 1,700.00
GROUP OF FOUR MATTED GAME BOARDS.3144GROUP 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...
Estimate : 175.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
LOT OF SIX GAMES AND PUZZLES.3145LOT 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...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 300.00