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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LARGE LOT OF SMALLER EARLY GAMES.3146 - LARGE LOT OF SMALLER EARLY GAMES.
James D Julia Inc
1) "The Game of Options" by Wright, Cincinnati, OH 1883. 2) "Little Miss Muffet" by Clark & Sowdon, N.Y. Copyright 1845. 3 &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 60 TOY CATALOGS, FLYERS AND PAMPHLETS.3147 - LOT OF APPROXIMATELY 60 TOY CATALOGS, FLYERS AND PAMPHLETS.
James D Julia Inc
Great lot of literature for toy collectors including Marklin, Bassett-Lowke, Stevens's Model Dockyard, Britains Ltd, Elastolin and others from t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s****l for (700.00 + 171.50BP) = 871.50
 
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LOT OF SIX POSTERS, PUZZLES, AND GAME BOARDS.3148 - LOT OF SIX POSTERS, PUZZLES, AND GAME BOARDS.
James D Julia Inc
1) Oversize French poster which actually is a game board for "The Grand Circus". Images include early biplanes above, roller coasters, per...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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LOT OF BOARD GAMES AND RELATED EPHEMERA.3149 - LOT OF BOARD GAMES AND RELATED EPHEMERA.
James D Julia Inc
1) The game of "On the Midway" by Hamilton-Myers, PA. 2) Picture story book of "American History" by Milton Bradley Copyright 18...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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LARGE AND DIVERSE LOT OF TOY RELATED EPHEMERA.3150 - LARGE AND DIVERSE LOT OF TOY RELATED EPHEMERA.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes several dozen cancelled checks from the J & E Stevens Company (cast iron banks), checks are from the late 1800s through 1929. McLou...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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LOT OF FIVE CHILDREN'S PRINTING PRESSES.3151 - LOT OF FIVE CHILDREN'S PRINTING PRESSES.
James D Julia Inc
Child size cast iron miniature printing presses circa 1880-1900 include 1) Larger set marked "CHALLENGE" 2) Animated action press marked &...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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MOTHER GOOSE PICTURE BLOCKS BY SINGER IN ORIGINAL BOX.3152 - MOTHER GOOSE PICTURE BLOCKS BY SINGER IN ORIGINAL BOX.
James D Julia Inc
Circa 1890 J. H. Singer, N.Y. wooden boxed Mother Goose Alphabet Block Set. Marked "No. 1". Interior shows full set of six-sided paper on ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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BLISS PAPER ON WOOD ROCKING CHAIR.3153 - BLISS PAPER ON WOOD ROCKING CHAIR.
James D Julia Inc
Bliss - England. Mahogany stained wooden rocker shows scholarly English gentleman/grandfather. Image is lithographed on paper then applied to wooden c
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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SCHOENHUT NUMBER 21-37 REDUCED "HUMPTY DUMPTY" CIRCUS.3154 - SCHOENHUT NUMBER 21-37 REDUCED "HUMPTY DUMPTY" CIRCUS.
James D Julia Inc
A really wonderful example of a Schoenhut toy featuring a self contained rent with ring and trapeze. Included in this grouping is the ring master, a c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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UNCLE REMUS SHOOTING GALLERY.3155 - UNCLE REMUS SHOOTING GALLERY.
James D Julia Inc
Copyright 1917 by Baker & Bennett Novelties, New York. A fabulous large target set with enclosed target showing Black character Uncle Remus and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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CRANDALL'S CATTLE SHOW WAGON.3156 - CRANDALL'S CATTLE SHOW WAGON.
James D Julia Inc
Copyright 1878. Child-size wooden pull wagon marked "CATTLE SHOW". Top slides open to reveal stenciled wood pieces to assemble animal show...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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GUNTHERMANN PERFORMING CLOWN TOY.3157 - GUNTHERMANN PERFORMING CLOWN TOY.
James D Julia Inc
Circa 1910 windup toy shows hand painted tin clown resting on circus platform with feet in the air. When clockwork is activated, clown spins barrel ab
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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GUNTHERMANN WINDUP BLACK GUITAR PLAYER.3158 - GUNTHERMANN WINDUP BLACK GUITAR PLAYER.
James D Julia Inc
A fancifully dressed black gentlemen stands atop a base that contains the mechanism and the plink-plank-plunk musical accoutrement. When wound he stru
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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THRIFTY TOM MECHANICAL BANK WITH COON JIGGER PENNY TOY.3159 - THRIFTY TOM MECHANICAL BANK WITH COON JIGGER PENNY TOY.
James D Julia Inc
A desirable wind up black jigger toy that appeals not only to bank collectors, toy collectors and collectors of black memorabilia. Dropping a coin in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 550.00 - 850.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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WEEDEN WATER WITCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND LITERATURE.3160 - WEEDEN WATER WITCH WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND LITERATURE.
James D Julia Inc
A fine all original live steam boat from the 19th century. In outstanding original condition with what appears to be minor usage. The only evidence of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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GEORGE BROWN "CRESCENT" PADDLE WHEEL TIN BOAT.3161 - GEORGE BROWN "CRESCENT" PADDLE WHEEL TIN BOAT.
James D Julia Inc
PLEASE NOTE (11/19/13): There may have been, at one time, a small flag at the bow of the boat. What appears to be a nice untouched all original tin to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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EARLY AMERICAN TWO FIGURED TIN PLATFORM TOY.3162 - EARLY AMERICAN TWO FIGURED TIN PLATFORM TOY.
James D Julia Inc
An 1880s toy, most likely by Stevens & Brown, featuring a horse and rider accompanied by his running dog on a sculptured embossed tin base. An u...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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EARLY HAND PAINTED GOAT PULL TOY.3163 - EARLY HAND PAINTED GOAT PULL TOY.
James D Julia Inc
Probable Bergmann Mfg. Hand soldered girl and goat on tin platform with cast wheels. SIZE: 9" l. CONDITION: Re-soldering to girl's feet. Mi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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AMERICAN TIN CLOCKWORK TOY OF MAN WITH RAM.3164 - AMERICAN TIN CLOCKWORK TOY OF MAN WITH RAM.
James D Julia Inc
PLEASE NOTE (11/20/13): This is NOT a clockwork toy, otherwise the description is correct. Although most collectors think of American tin toys as usua
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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GEORGE BROWN CLOCKWORK VELOCIPEDE.3165 - GEORGE BROWN CLOCKWORK VELOCIPEDE.
James D Julia Inc
Patented February 1, 1870. Cloth dressed boy pedals velocipede forward, swaying side to side via clockwork mechanism. Brass hands and boots. Tin cover
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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DARKIE GONG BELL TOY.3166 - DARKIE GONG BELL TOY.
James D Julia Inc
Gong Bell produced a prolific grouping of bell toys in the late 1880s-1890s, most depicting the political or social climate of that period. This parti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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LOT OF TWO EARLY WINDUP CAGED BIRDS.3167 - LOT OF TWO EARLY WINDUP CAGED BIRDS.
James D Julia Inc
Germany. 1) Smaller bird cage shows hand painting below and gold gilt on cage. Tin bird inside would flutter as paper bellows would emit squeak. 2) Mo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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GERMAN TIN WINDUP WAITER.3168 - GERMAN TIN WINDUP WAITER.
James D Julia Inc
By Gama. Marked "Made In Germany". Lithographed Waiter in black tux and tails waddles forward holding tray with soda bottle. SIZE: 6-1/2&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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GERMAN CLOCKWORK HAND PAINTED BIRD.3169 - GERMAN CLOCKWORK HAND PAINTED BIRD.
James D Julia Inc
Circa 1910-1920. A well preserved hand painted toy with windup action as bird scoots along with flapping wing action. Cream colored with black airbrus
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOT.3169A - SPECIAL ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOT.
James D Julia Inc
This lot consists of twelve past Julia auction catalogs, together with their prices realized list. These catalogs serve as a valuable reference source
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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LOT OF 10 CAST IRON MECHANICAL AND STILL BANKS.3170 - LOT OF 10 CAST IRON MECHANICAL AND STILL BANKS.
James D Julia Inc
A very diverse lot including 1) Kyser & Rex Apple Bank. 2) Gold sitting rabbit. 3) Small double faced Black boy with gold highlights. 4) Standin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b*******l for (1,500.00 + 367.50BP) = 1,867.50
 
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LOT OF 26 CAST IRON ANIMAL BANKS.3171 - LOT OF 26 CAST IRON ANIMAL BANKS.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes standing bears, owls, horses, lions, dogs, elephants, monkeys, and a shoe advertising Red Goose bank. Most are in gold paint, others in b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to b*******l for (1,200.00 + 294.00BP) = 1,494.00
 
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TAMMANY & JOLLY N. MECHANICAL BANKS.3172 - TAMMANY & JOLLY N. MECHANICAL BANKS.
James D Julia Inc
A pair of original mechanical banks from the 1870-1880s era. The first featuring Boss Tweed, a pleasingly plump gentlemen, seated in a chair. The seco
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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19 CAST IRON SMALLER AUTOMOTIVE TOYS.3173 - 19 CAST IRON SMALLER AUTOMOTIVE TOYS.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes trucks, buses, fire engines, sedans, coupes, tractor, motorcycle, race car, and an outboard motor racing boat. SIZE: Varies from 3-1/4&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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LOT OF 13 CAST IRON STILL BANKS.3174 - LOT OF 13 CAST IRON STILL BANKS.
James D Julia Inc
Seven safe banks include those marked "SPORT", "NATIONAL SAVINGS BANK", "THE DAISY", "OLD HOMESTEAD", and ot...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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RARE PAINTED "LANDING OF COLUMBUS" BELL TOY.3175 - RARE PAINTED "LANDING OF COLUMBUS" BELL TOY.
James D Julia Inc
Given to Harry Doster in 1882, when he was 6 years old, by his parents who moved to Lincoln, PA., in 1900. Harry sold his toy to Harald Minnich in 106
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 8,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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LOT OF 13 CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN TOYS.3176 - LOT OF 13 CAST IRON HORSE DRAWN TOYS.
James D Julia Inc
1, 2, & 3) Later horse drawn carriages by Kenton. 4) Police Patrol single horse drawn wagon with driver and one passenger. 5) A very clean Kento...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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GROUPING OF 5 EARLY AMERICAN TIN TOYS AND FRENCH CARRIAGE.3177 - GROUPING OF 5 EARLY AMERICAN TIN TOYS AND FRENCH CARRIAGE.
James D Julia Inc
An interesting group including a prancing horse on an embossed oval base, a nice 2 horse trolley, goat on wheeled platform (formerly from the Barenhol
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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IVES VICTORY CLOCKWORK LOCOMOTIVE.3178 - IVES VICTORY CLOCKWORK LOCOMOTIVE.
James D Julia Inc
Circa 1880. Attributed to Ives, Blakeslee Co. Bridgeport, CT. Long running clockwork motor drives cast wheel forward with piston-like action. Gold ste
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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FINE EARLY AMERICAN CLOCKWORK BLACK DANCER TOY.3179 - FINE EARLY AMERICAN CLOCKWORK BLACK DANCER TOY.
James D Julia Inc
A phenomenal early American toy, circa 1870s in near mint, as found, untouched condition. This toy was manufactured by Automatic Toy Works however the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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LOT OF FOUR EARLY AMERICAN TIN TOYS.3180 - LOT OF FOUR EARLY AMERICAN TIN TOYS.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes 1) Wagon with embossed tin sides and stenciling reading "Pure Milk". Drawn by a single caramel colored horse. 2) An obscure t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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LOT OF 6 EARLY AMERICAN TIN PLATFORM TOYS, ETC.3181 - LOT OF 6 EARLY AMERICAN TIN PLATFORM TOYS, ETC.
James D Julia Inc
1) Dog with basket in mouth on embossed oval base. 2) Petite dog on sculpted tin base. 3) Prancing horse on tin base. 4) Japanned sheep with bell on e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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LOT OF 4 EARLY AMERICAN TIN TOYS INCLUDING BELL TOY.3182 - LOT OF 4 EARLY AMERICAN TIN TOYS INCLUDING BELL TOY.
James D Julia Inc
1) An unusual platform bell toy consisting of two galloping horses. When toy is pulled along, horses gallop alternately ringing the front and rear bel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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DELIGHTFUL HORSE DRAWN WATER TANK TOY.3183 - DELIGHTFUL HORSE DRAWN WATER TANK TOY.
James D Julia Inc
Diminutive 19th century pull toy shows galloping horse drawing a water tank on tin wheels. Toy has hand soldered parts. Colors are red, black, green,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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SECOR'S AMERICAN SONGSTER BIRD WITH ORIGINAL BOX.3184 - SECOR'S AMERICAN SONGSTER BIRD WITH ORIGINAL BOX.
James D Julia Inc
Secor Co. manufactured some incredible and highly desirable toys during its reign, including the famed Freeman's mechanical bank! The ingenuity ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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EARLY AMERICAN TIN TRAIN SET WITH TWO PASSENGER CARS.3185 - EARLY AMERICAN TIN TRAIN SET WITH TWO PASSENGER CARS.
James D Julia Inc
Most likely manufactured by George Brown during the early time period this diminutive train set has a early or somewhat primitive overall look. The bo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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JONAH AND THE WHALE MECHANICAL BANK.3186 - JONAH AND THE WHALE MECHANICAL BANK.
James D Julia Inc
Attributed to Shepard Hardware, this appealing bank is based on the Biblical story in which Jonah, who is holding a coin, is being fed to the whale. W
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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J & E STEVENS "BAD ACCIDENT" BANK.3187 - J & E STEVENS "BAD ACCIDENT" BANK.
James D Julia Inc
Cast iron mechanical bank shows Black farmer on wagon eating watermelon. Child below comes from behind bush scaring mule. Mule rears and coin tips int
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Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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J & E STEVENS INDIAN AND BEAR BANK.3188 - J & E STEVENS INDIAN AND BEAR BANK.
James D Julia Inc
Desirable cast iron mechanical Bank shows nodding head Indian firing coin into moving mouth, standing brown bear. Patented 1888. SIZE: 10-1/2" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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LOT OF 9 MECHANICAL CAST IRON BANKS.3189 - LOT OF 9 MECHANICAL CAST IRON BANKS.
James D Julia Inc
PLEASE NOTE (11/21/13): Artillery man is repainted. 1) Tamanny Bank. Boss Tweed, the famed shady politician drops coin in vest with nodding head - 187
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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LOT OF 16 METAL BUILDING BANKS.3190 - LOT OF 16 METAL BUILDING BANKS.
James D Julia Inc
1, 2, 3, & 4) Four smaller 3" cast iron banks. #1 is a house, other three are bank buildings. 5 & 6) Two similar 5-1/2" cast iron ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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LOT OF 17 FIGURAL CAST IRON STILL BANKS.3191 - LOT OF 17 FIGURAL CAST IRON STILL BANKS.
James D Julia Inc
Interesting lot includes Character, Black, and Scouting Banks. 1) Mutt & Jeff Character Bank with gold paint. 2 & 3) Two English Bobby Polic...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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LOT OF SIX LITHOGRAPHED TIN BANKS.3192 - LOT OF SIX LITHOGRAPHED TIN BANKS.
James D Julia Inc
1) Colorful West Germany mechanical house bank shows child at counter accepting money. Insert coin, push tray, and money disappears into bank. Origina
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Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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LATE 19TH CENTURY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CLOCKWORK BOAT.3193 - LATE 19TH CENTURY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CLOCKWORK BOAT.
James D Julia Inc
Of unknown manufacture but more than likely produced by some small firm as it is too well executed to be a homemade toy. Constructed mostly of wood wi
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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DAYTON DELUXE FRICTION TOY BOAT WITH ORIGINAL BOX.3194 - DAYTON DELUXE FRICTION TOY BOAT WITH ORIGINAL BOX.
James D Julia Inc
This toy is worthy of fitting into virtually any toy collection. Petite in size, which is unusual in itself, the bow of the boat has a painted America
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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