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Morphy Auctions August Sale

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location2000 North Reading Road, Denver, Pennsylvania, 17517, United States In Person PreviewOn display now at Morphy Auctions Gallery. Gallery is open 6 days a week. Closed Wednesdays. (Exce...

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Morphy Auctions August 2009 Sale will be held live August 13th, 14th and 15th. This sale begins each day at 10:00 AM EDT. Thursday includes over 350 Doll Lots, over 300 Pottery & Decorative Art Lots, over 250 Jewelry Lots, and over 150 Silver Lots. Friday includes over 90 Marble Lots, over 50 Advertising Lots, over 250 Kentucky Long Rifles, over 200 Powder Horns, over 200 Music Boxes & Phonographs, and over 150 Gold Coins. Saturday includes over 300 German Hand-Painted Toys, over 150 Figural Cast-Iron Lots, over 250 Mechanical & Still Banks, and over 350 Cast Iron Toys.
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Lot of 15: Tin Litho Fish Whistle Toys.2350 - Lot of 15: Tin Litho Fish Whistle Toys.
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Description Japanese. Post-war. Most are marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan". Includes one rattle. Condition (Very Good - Excellen...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lot of 20: Tin Insect Clicker & Spinner Toys.2351 - Lot of 20: Tin Insect Clicker & Spinner Toys.
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Description American and Japanese. A few are marked "Made in Japan". Some are lithographed, some are hand-painted, and one has an advertis...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 18: Tin Litho Insect Clicker Toys.2352 - Lot of 18: Tin Litho Insect Clicker Toys.
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Description Japanese. Post-war. Most are marked "Japan" or "Made in Japan". Very nice lithography. Includes one turtle toy. Mino...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 7: Die-Cast Bird & Rooster Whistle Toys.2353 - Lot of 7: Die-Cast Bird & Rooster Whistle Toys.
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Description Japanese. Moderate overall wear. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 4" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lot of 10: Tin Rooster Whistle Toys.2354 - Lot of 10: Tin Rooster Whistle Toys.
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Description Japanese. Pre-war. Moderate overall wear. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 4" L.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lot of 11: Tin Litho Rooster Whistle Toys.2355 - Lot of 11: Tin Litho Rooster Whistle Toys.
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Description German and Japanese. Some are marked "Made in Germany", "Western Germany", and one is marked "Japan". Beau...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Lot of 9: Tin Litho Bird Clicker Toys.2356 - Lot of 9: Tin Litho Bird Clicker Toys.
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Description Japanese. Working. All are marked either "Japan" or "Made in Japan". Eight are birds and one is a pelican. Beautiful...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Figural Go-About Wind-Up Toy.2357 - Tin Hand-Painted Figural Go-About Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Marked "SGW Sam Guntherman". Toy consists of two hand-painted figures. One figure runs around and chases the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Boy Kicking Ball Wind-Up Toy.2358 - Tin Hand-Painted Boy Kicking Ball Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, boy spins around base while kicking celluloid ball. Moderate overall paint loss and wear to base with replace
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to navarro .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Man Fishing Toy.2359 - Tin Hand-Painted Man Fishing Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, arm with fishing pole moves up and down. Very unusual toy with some pitting to metal at bottom of pond and so
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Man Pushing Cart Wind-Up Toy.2360 - Tin Hand-Painted Man Pushing Cart Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Includes bag with accessories that may or may not be original to the toy. Nice stenciling on both sides of cart with just
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Bicycle Wind-Up Toy.2361 - Tin Hand-Painted Bicycle Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. When wound, both bicyclist go around base. Very unusual toy. Moderate overall paint loss and wear throughout. Condition (Very Good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Clown Wind-Up Toy.2362 - Tin Hand-Painted Clown Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Unusual toy. Winds up by revolving arms over head. Condition (Restored). Size 7" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to atom-car for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Scotsman Wind-Up Toy.2363 - Tin Hand-Painted Scotsman Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Depicts a figure situated on a tin stump. When wound, man plays bagpipes. Very unusual and nice toy. Condition (Restored)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Boy on Stilts Wind-Up Toy.2364 - Tin Hand-Painted Boy on Stilts Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Very unusual toy with some paint restoration to figure. Condition (Very Good). Size 9" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Boy Spinning Weight Pins Toy.2365 - Tin Hand-Painted Boy Spinning Weight Pins Toy.
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Description German. Wind-up mechanism is working. Very unusual toy with some paint restoration to the figure. Condition (Very Good). Size 8" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Woman with Fan Wind-Up Toy.2366 - Tin Hand-Painted Woman with Fan Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, woman rolls forward. Slight solder repair to guide wheel on bottom of toy, umbrella is restored, and slight p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Clown Wire Walker Wind-Up Toy.2367 - Tin Hand-Painted Clown Wire Walker Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Includes original tattered clothing, contemporary wire, and base set. Moderate paint loss and wear to face, hands, and le
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Girls Playing Tennis Toy.2368 - Tin Hand-Painted Girls Playing Tennis Toy.
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Description German. When wound, celluloid ball goes back and forth while girl's arms holding tennis rackets move up and down. Very unusual toy w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Double Irish Male Wind-Up Toy.2369 - Tin Hand-Painted Double Irish Male Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, men pull back and forth on handles. Moderate paint flaking on figures. Condition (Very Good). Size 9" L.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Woman Pushing Boys in Cart Toy.2370 - Tin Hand-Painted Woman Pushing Boys in Cart Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, woman pushed cart forward with boy riders on top. Japanned wheels. Some paint loss and wear. Condition (Very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Man Pulling Hay Cart Wind-Up Toy.2371 - Tin Hand-Painted Man Pulling Hay Cart Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Cart is lithographed and van is a combination of hand-painting and litho. Some paint touchup on figure. Condition (Very G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Clown Wind-Up Toy.2372 - Tin Hand-Painted Clown Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, clown spins forward on wheels and arms move up and down. Nice toy with beautiful coloring. Condition (Restore
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Tin Litho Donkey Cart Flywheel Toy.2373 - Tin Litho Donkey Cart Flywheel Toy.
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Description German. Working. Unmarked but probably Hess. Includes beautiful three dimensional tin litho figures along with gold wash wheels. Some wear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Bill Bailey Coming Home Toy.2374 - Tin Hand-Painted Bill Bailey Coming Home Toy.
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Description German. Circa 1904. Made by M & K. Wind-up mechanism is working. Marked "Bill Bailey Coming Home" on toy. When wound, Bill...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Tin Hess Sled Friction Toy.2375 - Tin Hess Sled Friction Toy.
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Description German. Working. Marked "JHL" on sleeves. Depicts a boy in winter gear riding a sled. Minor to moderate wear. Condition (Very ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Tin Ingap Race Car Wind-Up Toy.2376 - Tin Ingap Race Car Wind-Up Toy.
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Description Italian. Working. Marked "Ingap Made In Italy". Includes original, separate driver. Very little wear. Condition (Excellent). S...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Tin Nickel-Sized Automobile Toy.2377 - Tin Nickel-Sized Automobile Toy.
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Description German. Marked "Made in Germany". Open touring car style. Includes original, separate driver. Moderate wear and very loose lef...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Tin Strauss Santee Claus Sleigh Wind-Up Toy.2378 - Tin Strauss Santee Claus Sleigh Wind-Up Toy.
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Description American. Working. Reindeer have original bells and guide wheel underneath. The string for reins has been replaced along with moderate ove
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Tin Litho Horse-Drawn Van Push Toy.2379 - Tin Litho Horse-Drawn Van Push Toy.
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Description German. Appears to be all original. Includes a separate composition driver. Eagle-type marks on both sides of back of van. Some fading to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Horse Drawn Hansom Cab Toy.2380 - Tin Hand-Painted Horse Drawn Hansom Cab Toy.
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Description German. Wind-up mechanism is working. Rubber tires on wheels. When wound, toy rolls forward by the aid of a single guide wheel on bottom o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to atom-car for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Carette Limousine Wind-Up Toy.2381 - Tin Hand-Painted Carette Limousine Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Beveled glass windows with original driver and four early vintage suitcases for on top of luggage rack. Rubber tires and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 6,600.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Horse-Drawn Carriage Pull Toy.2382 - Tin Hand-Painted Horse-Drawn Carriage Pull Toy.
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Description European. Includes driver with bisque face and opening doors. Top of seat is repainted and some paint restoration throughout carriage. Con
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Men on Bicycle Wind-Up Toy.2383 - Tin Hand-Painted Men on Bicycle Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, bicycle rolls forward and bell is rung. Very unusual toy with some restoration to the figures. Condition (Ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,500.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,200.00
 
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Tin Amusement Park-Type Wind-Up Toy.2384 - Tin Amusement Park-Type Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Marked "Moko Made in Germany" on base. Base is hand-painted while the rest of the toy is japanned and the pas...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Tin Lehmann Mars Sailor Wind-Up Toy.2385 - Tin Lehmann Mars Sailor Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. Lehmann mark on bottom of both feet and marked "Made in Germany". Very little wear to face, slight fading to ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Tin Litho Trolley Car Friction Toy.2386 - Tin Litho Trolley Car Friction Toy.
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Description German. Circa 1950s. Working. Marked "S.G. Sam Guntherman". Original trolley pull on top with some moderate overall wear, pitt...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Tin Litho Sail Boat Wind-Up Toy.2387 - Tin Litho Sail Boat Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Marked "Hans Ebrel HEN Made in Germany". Boat is called the "Hipp-Hipp". When wound, boat rolls forward. Mod...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Tin Litho Trip-Trapp Wind-Up Toy.2388 - Tin Litho Trip-Trapp Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Marked "HEN Hans Ebrel" on bottom of base. When wound, figure in front pulls back and forth of handle to steer cart. H...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Man Rowing Boat Wind-Up Toy.2389 - Tin Hand-Painted Man Rowing Boat Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, man's arms go up and down as he puts pole into water. Toy is on wheels and is very unusual. Condition (...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Water Boat Wind-Up Toy.2390 - Tin Hand-Painted Water Boat Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, propeller spins in front. Includes original lithographed driver. Moderate overall wear and paint flaking, esp
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Boat Wind-Up Toy.2391 - Tin Hand-Painted Boat Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Early flywheel mechanism is working. Includes original flag and riders. Some minor paint loss to heads of figures and toy is dirty
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Tin Hand-Painted Horse Cart Wind-Up Toy.2392 - Tin Hand-Painted Horse Cart Wind-Up Toy.
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Description German. Working. When wound, toy rolls forward with aid of a single guide wheel in front. Moderate overall wear with some touchup to horse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Lot of Erector-Type Construction Toys.2393 - Lot of Erector-Type Construction Toys.
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Description Includes one assembled bridge with 556 Marx caboose on top. Condition (Very Good).
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot of 2: Erector Sets.2394 - Lot of 2: Erector Sets.
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Description Includes one electrical set made by A.C. Gilbert and Company and one number 4 set. Original wooden boxes marked "Erector" are ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Lot of 5: Assorted Log Sets.2395 - Lot of 5: Assorted Log Sets.
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Description Includes American bricks sets, American log sets, and western log sets. Five original boxes are included with some creasing and wear. Cond
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 5: Erector Construction Sets.2396 - Lot of 5: Erector Construction Sets.
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Description Includes one early Brik set, three 5-in-1 construction sets, and one number 6 - 1/2 Erector set. All sets appear to be mostly complete and
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Assembled Erector White Ladder Truck Toy.2397 - Assembled Erector White Ladder Truck Toy.
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Description Appears to be mostly complete with original rubber tires, ladders, and hose reel. Original wooden box marked "Tru Mode Erector # 7 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Erector No. 8 Zeppelin Toy Set.2398 - Erector No. 8 Zeppelin Toy Set.
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Description Made by A.C. Gilbert. Appears to be complete. Includes scarce, original canvas and instruction manual. Also includes original wooden box w
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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American Flyer Cash Register Toy.2399 - American Flyer Cash Register Toy.
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Description Scarce. Appears to be in working condition. Plate on front reads "American Flyer Manufacturing Company Chicago, Illinois". Ver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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