Condition: Played with condition commensurate with age and use, generally very good with trivial imperfections.
Additional Information: Other closely related examples have been sold as Steiff; we know of smaller yet very similar examples that are steiff…just saying! An opportunity for research and discovery.
This mechanical arcade target features a black and white goat on grass with colorful
flowers. Across the pond they favored these mechanical cut sheet iron figures rather
than the typical and more common cast iron figures made in America. Nonetheless,
these folk-art targets display beautifully.
Excellent original paint and patina. (Height: 12.75"; width: 16"; depth: 1.75")
$3,450.00
879-109
Drum, Lithographed Tin Drum, Portraits of Admiral Dewey, American Flags
Converse
Circa 1898
Chromolithographed Spanish American War expressing the patriotic fever of the Spanish American War period. The drum with similar decoration on two sides features Admiral Dewy - hero of the day. Admiral Dewey within patriotic shield ornamented with olive branches and centered by large American flags with 13-stars. The wood rims are painted red with gold stripe; skin heads, lead grommets, decorative rope, leather slides, and snare are original. Excellent Condition. (Dimensions: 8.75" H, 12" diameter.)
$1,295
232-207
Wagon, Express, Buckboard, Original Bittersweet-red Against Blue Paint Date/Period: 1870-1900
Additional Information: A very good example retaining lift out gate and moveable
bench seat. The wagon features wooden spoked wheels trimmed in black.
$995.00
1409-14
Antique Myriopticon, Panorama, Civil War Battle Scenes, Milton Bradley
Likely Milton Bradley, Roll Published by Currier and Ives, 152 Nassau Street, New York (1872-1874)
A historical panorama…unique view of the Civil War, a game, a history lesson, a home theater - SOLD
The 8" x 5" x 2" cardboard box with an open back and a viewing window cut into the front panel [like an Elizabethan
stage] decorated with brightly colored lithograph paper depicting a patriotic bunting, theater curtains, musicians and
two royal figures watching from the sides. It was suggested that a candle our lantern be used behind the box during
the show…likely the reason that so few of these are extant!
The box contains a roll of paper on which are printed, and brightly water colored, approximately twenty Civil War
battle scenes. The paper is mounted on two rollers having wooden knobs that are turned by hand, causing the
panorama to pass across the proscenium displaying selected events from the Civil War.
The first scene displayed is the firing on Fort Sumter by General Anderson and his men; the myriopticon ends with
a view of the burning and evacuation of Richmond by Confederate troops. Other images included the battle between
the Ironclads U.S. S. Monitor and C. S. S. Virginia, camp life, freed slaves and a sharpshooter among others.
Milton Bradley began manufacturing his myriopticon around 1866; pictures were copied from the pages of Harper’s
Weekly. The toy likely included admission tickets and perhaps a poster, advertising the performance, and a script.
SOLD
335-128
Andirons, Period Miniature Andirons for Dollhouse, Signed and Dated
Newark, Delaware, or New Jersey Date/Period: 1836
Additional Information: A pair of Empire andirons having beautiful white smithed
billets displaying brass inlayed name and date: “1836 – NEWARK”. Probably made for
an affluent girl’s large dollhouse.
$1,200.00
290-70
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.
$1,275
232-164
Schoenhut Milk Wagon, Alderney Dairy, Original Paint & Milk Case, 6 Bottles
Schoenhut wagons were offered in their 1929 catalog… Date/Period: Circa 1929
Condition: Very good original paint, chains, and tacks; as expected, wheels are out-of-
round…no horse, driver, or tongue.
Additional Information: The cart is labeled "Cream Buttermilk, Alderney Milk, Grade A,
Laboratory Controlled & Tuberculin Tested, No. 76" Manufactured by Schoenhut for a
short period of time, this milk wagon was more than likely produced for the Alderney
Dairy Co. on special request. There were approximately nine different milk and bread
wagons manufactured by Schoenhut for various firms. Although a couple of different
models are pictured in their catalogs, most wagons were likely custom orders for
various dairy and bread companies. This version displays lettering on either side with a
large vignette of a cow in the pasture. Rare opening tailgate emblazoned with the word
“Milk” gave access to the crates of milk within. Included is a crate of milk with twelve
bottles. The Abbott family began bottling and selling milk from their Salem, New Jersey,
farm in 1876. The business, which expanded to multiple locations in Philadelphia
around the turn of the 20th century, soon added "Alderney" to the business name.
$1,250.00
1310-144
Rocking Horse, Pennsylvania Shoofly, Carved Horse Head, Original Paint Date/Period: 19th Century - SOLD
Condition: Very good, wear commensurate with age and use.
Additional Information: An exceptional example, an elegant carved head and saddle
over body painted on oversized crescent shape rockers featuring scrolled ends.
SOLD
1409-17
Vintage, Pond Model Sailboat, Great Original Paint
1900-1925ish
Length:32.5"; height: 28.5"; width: 5.5"
Wood, paint, linen sails
A competently constructed pond boat having weighted full
keel. Yellow, green, and red paint is original and displays a good patina; mast, jib boom,
and main boom are varnished. Very good condition with minor sail and rigging
imperfections commensurate with age and use.
$585.00
492-227
Antique Miniature Bucksaw, Great Original
Mustard Yellow Paint 19th century
A working saw in best surface, perhaps a cabinet maker saw or a boy’s saw.
(11.25 by 9.5 by .25”)
$285.00
110-751
Vintage, Child’s Step Back Cupboard, Toy Size, Painted
Anonymous, circa 1890-1930
Pine, poplar
Scalloped back featuring shelves, plate rails and pegs above lower case; three
graduated drawers flanked by recessed panel doors…the whole raised on molded base
resting bun feet. Bittersweet paint with black trim over a green primer. Original condition
including turned pulls; as depicted, paint loss to one door…minor flaking.
(Height: 16.5"; width: 14.75"; depth: 5")
$495.00
171-135
Child’s Antique Bone Shaker Tricycle, Wood Frame and Wheels, Rare, Excellent
Circa 1870 to 1880
Wooden Kinetic Sculpture; wonderful and original dry surface - SOLD
(Original and excellent condition; L: 48”, W: 14.5”, H: 31.5”)
SOLD
1120-62
Automaton, Singing Bird in Gilt Brass Cage, Possibly by Bontems Date/Period: 1890-1910 - SOLD
Measurement: Height: 11.25"; diameter: 6.25"
Material: Brass, fabric, and feathers; birds head carved of wood
Condition: Still works, bird sings…
Additional Information: Singing feathered bird in case, base impressed
“MADE IN FRANCE”.
SOLD
1385-9
Puzzle, Toy, The Blown-Up Steamer, A Fire Engine Puzzle, Milton Bradley
Springfield, Massachusetts Date/Period: 1885 - SOLD
Measurement: Frame: 17" x 14.75"; view: 11" x 9"; box: 6.25" x 5" x 1.5"
Material: Wood, cardboard, paper
Condition: Very good, commensurate with age and use;
creases and crease tear to assembly diagram.
Additional Information: The crosscut puzzle is complete…assembled and mounted
within a 19th century gilt frame. A volunteer fireman sits atop the engine; the engine’s
parts are identified in accordance with the manufacturer’s commitment to the education
of children.
SOLD
176-221
Antique Dolls House Desk, Slant Lid, Maker Signed – J. Bubb – Maker
London Date/Period: Early 19th Century - SOLD
Condition: Very good, original brass hardware, red stained surface
Additional Information: Rare John Bubb dolls house desk…scratch-beaded lid opens
to rest on lopers revealing interior featuring five cubbies above a pair of short drawers.
Interior writing surface retains tooled calf leather with gold border. Case housing three
drawers on molded base raised on bracket feet. Underside displays makers impressed
mark: “J – BUBB – MAKER”. John Bubb of Southwark, London was a toy and cabinet
maker.
SOLD
1002-370
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