Howitzer Cannon, Toy
Carlin Toy Company, attributed
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Circa 1920's
WWI type field howitzer with treaded wheels, spring-loaded firing mechanism fires projectiles, olive green paint, no maker's mark but attributed to D. N. Carlin, Pittsburgh circa 1920's, number "3" on underside of carriage, working condition; Thinning paint, all else nice plumb-brown color with dry patina.
(14.5-inches long; 5-inches wide; 9-inches high.)
$955
604-23
Toy Wheelbarrow
Old red paint with yellow decoration on sides, a wooden wheel with a turned axle and wire nail construction. Overall condition is good, with one glue-repaired handle mentioned for accuracy. Measures 25-inches in length, 12-inches in width and 6.25-inches in height.
$385
514-82
German Belsnickle
Santa Figure
Measures 10.75-inches in height.
$845
460-7
Balancing Horse Toy
Carved and painted wood
Anonymous
19th Century
Literature: Small Folk-A Celebration of Childhood in America by Sandra Brant and Elissa Cullman, plate 231.
Dimensions: 12.75-inches high.
Price: $650
848-3
Cast Iron Mechanical Toy
Bear and man holding sledge hammers
Possibly Anti-Slavery
Original black paint
Sliding mechanism allows figures to strike anvil with hammers.
Dimensions: 4.75-inches high, 13-inches long.
Price: $1,275
232-164
Lot Of 28 Whalebone Dominoes
Although dominoes are mentioned in whaling journals, they are rarely found as scrimshaw...
Circa 1850
This group demonstrates great age as evidenced by then primitive fashioning, tool marks and spacing of drilled number holes. The red and black pigment used to fill holes is long gone. Probably made shipboard by a sailor during leisure time- playing cards was an important and enjoyable pastime aboard ship. Each piece measures 1 3/16 by .5 by 3/8-inches.
Price: $375
621-59
Gruber Bing
King Edward Clockwork Battleship
Very early 20th century...
A terrific Bing key wind battleship painted in gray with red keel, oscillating steering action and dreadnought bow with scrollwork decoration. There are eight side gun housings, 3 stacks, 4 lifeboats, 2 masts flying Royal Navy ensigns; 2 anchors with chains; and winding key, very minor dings and scuffs otherwise all else fine. (29.5-inches long; 14.75-inches high; 6.5-inches deep.)
Price: $11,725
604-19
Toy Foot Stool
Dimensions: 3.75-inches high, 6.75-inches wide, 3.5-inches deep.
Price: $525
348-197
An Exceedingly Rare Signed "Hersey" Toy Bedroom Suite
Only one other complete set known
Labeled-Samuel Heresy (1783-1876)
"Toy Town" Hingham, Massachusetts
Mid-Nineteenth Century
Three drawer chest, wash stand, cannonball bed and quilt rack all remaining in fine original condition. The label is in drawer of chest and reads, " Manufactured by SAM'L HERSEY, Hersey Street, Hingham, Mass.
Chest dimensions: 4.5-inches high, 6.5-inches wide, 3-inches deep.
Wash stand dimensions: 5.25-inches high, 3-inches wide, 2.5-inches deep.
Bed dimensions: 6.25-inches high, 9.25-inches long, 7.25-inches wide.
Quilt rack dimensions: 4.25-inches high, 3.5-inches wide, 1.5-inches deep.
Price: $6,375
205-14
Merriam Tin Toy Horse & Wagon
Measures 3.75-inches in height, 7.5-inches in length and 2-inches in width.
Price: $425
460-10
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