Morphy Auctions Early Spring 2009 Sale

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Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day
Thursday, March 5th, 2009 Share This Page


Lots # 1-887
200 General Store Lots
80 Planters Peanuts Lots
250 Soda Advertising Lots
350 Antique Advertising Lots

Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day

Friday, March 6th, 2009 Share This Page

Lots # 900 - 1585
250 Toy Lots
80 Marble Lots
40 Fine Jewelry Lots
80 Figural Napkin Rings
40 Sports Related Lots
100 Pieces of Pressed Steel

Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day

Saturday, March 7th, 2009 Share This Page

Lots # 1600 - 2389
100 Mechanical & Still Bank Lots
80 Figural Cast Iron Pieces
300 American & European Train Lots
250 Doll Lots
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Bing 1-Gauge 040 Freight Train Set.1899 - Bing 1-Gauge 040 Freight Train Set.
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Includes 040 Bing engine marked "G&B" on sides, four-wheel tender, and three four-wheel freight cars: 1, 2, and an unmarked baggage ca...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 6,600.00
 
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Bing 3-Gauge King Edward Passenger Set.1900 - Bing 3-Gauge King Edward Passenger Set.
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Includes 440, 7093 English Outline locomotive with London North Western Railroad six-wheel tender and one passenger car. Engine is live steam. Some mi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge Heinz Pickle 57 Varieties Box Car.1901 - Marklin 1-Gauge Heinz Pickle 57 Varieties Box Car.
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Hand-painted tin with beautiful graphics. Says "Tomato Ketchup Heinz 57 Varieties" on the sides of the car. Two paint chips on one side of...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Marklin 2-Gauge Charles Dickens Passenger Set.1902 - Marklin 2-Gauge Charles Dickens Passenger Set.
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Includes 240, 955 Charles Dickens steam locomotive and six-wheel tender. Includes one 1 and one 2 hand-painted passenger cars. English Outline locomot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (7,000.00 + 1,400.00BP) = 8,400.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge American Outline Engine & Tender.1903 - Marklin 1-Gauge American Outline Engine & Tender.
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Hand-enameled American steam profile clockwork 040 locomotive with double brake, and four wheel tender. Some crazing to the paint. Very good overall c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,750.00 + 750.00BP) = 4,500.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge 442 Train 1021CE Loco & Tender.1904 - Marklin 1-Gauge 442 Train 1021CE Loco & Tender.
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Missing pilot headlight on front. Some touchup to font of engine near bumpers. Tender is all original. Engine has minor crazing and some scratching bu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge Passenger Train Set.1905 - Marklin 1-Gauge Passenger Train Set.
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Circa 1905. Includes original early set box with track and all compartments. Set includes extremely rare four-wheel locomotive with two large drive wh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge Wind-Up 4-Piece Passenger Set.1906 - Marklin 1-Gauge Wind-Up 4-Piece Passenger Set.
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Circa 1920s. Includes locomotive R1021 wind-up with lithographed black and red frame tender, lithographed four-wheel postal car with green sides and b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge Pull Train Set.1907 - Marklin 1-Gauge Pull Train Set.
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Pre-1909. German. Includes three-wheel engine and trucks, three freight cars with iron wheels. Pictured in "The Art of the Tin Toy" on pag...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (9,000.00 + 1,800.00BP) = 10,800.00
 
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Lot of 3: Marklin 1-Gauge Passenger Cars.1908 - Lot of 3: Marklin 1-Gauge Passenger Cars.
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Hand-enameled cars with hinged roofs and full interiors. Includes one speise wagen with some touchup to the roof, one all original dining car, and ano
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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Marklin 2-Gauge Freight Train Set.1909 - Marklin 2-Gauge Freight Train Set.
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Includes 040 engine, four-wheel tender, and five four-wheel freight cars. Engine has moderate chipping and loss on roof cab. Tender and cars are all o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,500.00 + 900.00BP) = 5,400.00
 
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Marklin 2-Gauge 442 Train Engine & Tender.1910 - Marklin 2-Gauge 442 Train Engine & Tender.
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Some touchup on roof cab and minor touchups to engine. Six-wheel tender is all original. Overall very good to excellent condition. Early Pre-War Train
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge Wind-Cutter Passenger Set.1911 - Marklin 1-Gauge Wind-Cutter Passenger Set.
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Hand-enameled European steam outline 042 electric engine with makers plates on either side, four-wheel tender and three detailed coaches with removabl
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Marklin 2-Gauge F&E Live Steam Passenger Set.1912 - Marklin 2-Gauge F&E Live Steam Passenger Set.
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One of Marklin's best set with very impressive features and good detailing throughout. Set includes 440 F&E locomotive, eight-wheel tender w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (28,000.00 + 5,600.00BP) = 33,600.00
 
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Marklin 2-Gauge 440 Passenger Train Set.1913 - Marklin 2-Gauge 440 Passenger Train Set.
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German. Includes 440 steam engine with four-wheel tender. Engine and tender have some minor paint touchups. Includes two hand-painted enamel cars: bag
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,500.00) = 10,500.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge F1 Passenger Train Set.1914 - Marklin 1-Gauge F1 Passenger Train Set.
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German. Includes brass F1 440 steam locomotive and four-wheel tender. Also includes two passenger Crown cars with full interiors. Locomotive is in exc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (12,000.00 + 2,400.00BP) = 14,400.00
 
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Marklin 2-Gauge American Outline Freight Set.1915 - Marklin 2-Gauge American Outline Freight Set.
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Includes 042 American Outline engine, four-wheel tender with cast iron wheels, Pennsylvania Railroad cattle car, and Pennsylvania Railroad horse car.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (8,000.00 + 1,600.00BP) = 9,600.00
 
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Marklin 1-Gauge Congressional Ltd. Passenger Set.1916 - Marklin 1-Gauge Congressional Ltd. Passenger Set.
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American steam outline clockwork 042 locomotive with brake and forward reverse, six wheel tender with cast iron wheels and two pale yellow cars with r
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 14,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (10,500.00 + 2,100.00BP) = 12,600.00
 
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Cast Iron Eagle.1918 - Cast Iron Eagle.
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Large piece with 31-inch wingspan. Old gold paint. Small chip on lower jaw. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 13" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Lot of 4: Jackie Coogan & Animal Items.1919 - Lot of 4: Jackie Coogan & Animal Items.
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All made of white metal. Includes Jackie Coogan match safe, Jackie Coogan standing paperweight, sitting monkey, and nodder circus elephant ash tray. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 3: Character Figures Calendar & Match Safe.1920 - Lot of 3: Character Figures Calendar & Match Safe.
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Made of white metal and tin. Includes "Snowflake" match safe and day calendar, comic character created by Oscar Hitt. Also a Mickey McGuir...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Lot of 4: Comic Character Paperweights.1921 - Lot of 4: Comic Character Paperweights.
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Made of cast iron and pot metal. Includes Hubley Popeye paperweight, Hubley Wimpy paperweight, and Barney Google and Spark Plug small lead figural wei
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lot of 6: Mickey Mouse & Felix Figures.1922 - Lot of 6: Mickey Mouse & Felix Figures.
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Made of cast iron and pot metal. Includes four Felix the Cat. One is a nodder and one is cast iron. Also includes two Mickey Mouse figures. Collection
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Set of 3 Cast Iron Popeye Paperweights.1923 - Set of 3 Cast Iron Popeye Paperweights.
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American. Marked "King Features Syndicate 1928" on back of figures. Some moderate paint chipping and wear with some crazing to Wimpy and P...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Lot of 3: Cast Iron Animal Paperweights.1924 - Lot of 3: Cast Iron Animal Paperweights.
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Includes a Hubley sitting Circus elephant, a Wilton bear, and a Wilton goose. Collection of Carl Lobel. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lot of 9: Cast Iron Dog Paperweights.1925 - Lot of 9: Cast Iron Dog Paperweights.
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Includes dog paperweights and party favors. One is repainted and one is white metal. Collection of Carl Lobel. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent)
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Lot of 2: Cast Iron Dog and Steer Household Items.1926 - Lot of 2: Cast Iron Dog and Steer Household Items.
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Includes a Newfoundland dog nutcracker and a steer can opener. Nutcracker marked on top of base "Dog Tray Nut Cracker" and marked "Ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 75.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot of 2: Cast Iron Match Safes.1927 - Lot of 2: Cast Iron Match Safes.
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Includes head of man that could be Bacchus or devil with ornate back and another man's head wearing hat. Collection of Carl Lobel. Figural Cast ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 2: Cast Iron Gothic Man Match Safes.1928 - Lot of 2: Cast Iron Gothic Man Match Safes.
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American. 19th century. Pair of copper electroplated over cast iron. Depicts Monk's head pocket mounted on striker plate in the form of a Gothic...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot of 3: Cast Iron 19th Century Match Safes.1929 - Lot of 3: Cast Iron 19th Century Match Safes.
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All are American. Includes double urn with embossed flowers mounted on striker plate, marked "Bradley and Hubbard" and an urn mounted reti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Cast Iron Flour Advertising Match Safe.1930 - Cast Iron Flour Advertising Match Safe.
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Circa 1900. Depicts two black children dressed in "Best on Record Flour" sacks. Marked "James Quirk Milling Co., Waterville Minn.&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Cast Iron Fly Advertising Match Safe.1931 - Cast Iron Fly Advertising Match Safe.
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American. 19th century. Marked "Buxton and Skinner Sta. Co. Saint Louis". Collection of Carl Lobel. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Cast Iron & Wood Wall Mount Coffee Grinder.1932 - Cast Iron & Wood Wall Mount Coffee Grinder.
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Marked "Golden Rule Blend Coffee, The Finest Blend in the World." "The Citizens Whole Sale Supply Co., Columbus, Ohio." Replaced...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Cast Iron Book Press.1933 - Cast Iron Book Press.
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Works well. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 18" x 12" x 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Cast Iron Wind-Up Turtle Bell Ringer.1934 - Cast Iron Wind-Up Turtle Bell Ringer.
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1920s. Wind-up and then press head or tail and bell will ring. Superb detail to casting and excellent color. Working. Rare. Collection of Carl Lobel.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Cast Iron Child Face Doorstop.1934A - Cast Iron Child Face Doorstop.
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Wonderful depiction of a child's face. Extremely rare and desirable piece. Only example known to date. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Near Mint). ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,700.00 + 340.00BP) = 2,040.00
 
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Cast Iron Boy Winking Bottle Opener.1935 - Cast Iron Boy Winking Bottle Opener.
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Includes original box. Wall mount signed "Wilton Products". Extremely rare and desirable. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Mint). Size 3 - 7/8...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Cast Iron Two Ducks Doorstop.1936 - Cast Iron Two Ducks Doorstop.
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Made by Hubley, numbered "291". Two life-like ducks painted in beautiful natural colors. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 8 -...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Cast Iron Red Game Cock Doorstop.1937 - Cast Iron Red Game Cock Doorstop.
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Made by Hubley, cat #446. Full-figure, solid casting. Painted in natural colors. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 1/2" x 7&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Cast Iron Pheasant Doorstop.1938 - Cast Iron Pheasant Doorstop.
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Made by Hubley, numbered "458". Artist signed, "(c) Fred Everett". Realistic in design, painted in natural colors. Figural Cast ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Cast Iron Rabbit in Top Hat Doorstop.1938A - Cast Iron Rabbit in Top Hat Doorstop.
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Made by National Fdry. Wonderful whimsical caricature of rabbit in coat tails and bow tie. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Near Mint). Size 9 - 7/8&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Cast Iron Tulip Flower Basket Doorstop.1939 - Cast Iron Tulip Flower Basket Doorstop.
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Albany Foundry. Bright realistic colors. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 1/2" x 7 - 1/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Cast Iron Poppies Flower Doorstop.1940 - Cast Iron Poppies Flower Doorstop.
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Made by Hubley, cat. # 440. Realistic bright colors. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 5/8" x 7 - 7/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Cast Iron Mixed Flowers in Basket Doorstop.1941 - Cast Iron Mixed Flowers in Basket Doorstop.
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Made by Hubley, numbered "69". Lovely pastel colored flowers in a French handled basket. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 11&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cast Iron Nasturtiums Flower Doorstop.1942 - Cast Iron Nasturtiums Flower Doorstop.
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Made by Hubley, numbered "221". Vivid, brightly painted flowers in striped flower pot. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent Plus). Size ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Cast Iron Highland Lighthouse Doorstop.1943 - Cast Iron Highland Lighthouse Doorstop.
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Marked "Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod". Full-figure. First lighthouse in the nation to have a flashing light. Figural Cast Iron Condition ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 1,750.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,600.00 + 320.00BP) = 1,920.00
 
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Cast Iron Clark House Doorstop.1944 - Cast Iron Clark House Doorstop.
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Signed, "Clark House, Salem, Mass., (c) Sarah W. Symonds." Depicts house doorway with spider web window and picket fence. Extremely rare. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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Cast Iron Cape Cod Cottage Doorstop.1946 - Cast Iron Cape Cod Cottage Doorstop.
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Made by Hubley. Charming Cape Cod with picket fence and hollyhocks. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 5 - 5/8" x 8 - 1/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Cast Iron Cottage with Woman on Steps Doorstop.1947 - Cast Iron Cottage with Woman on Steps Doorstop.
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Appealing portrayal of Victorian Lady, on steps of early colonial home. Signed "Eastern Specialty Mfg. Co., No. 50". Figural Cast Iron Con...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Cast Iron Cottage Doorstop.1948 - Cast Iron Cottage Doorstop.
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Gray Iron Casting Company. Depicts flower laden cottage. Figural Cast Iron Condition (Excellent). Size 4 - 3/4" x 7 - 3/8".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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