The Smith Collection | March 16, 2024 2024-03-16 Auction - 195 Price Results - Bertoia Auctions in NJ
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Vineland, NJ, United States
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The Smith Collection | March 16, 2024

The world class Early American Toy Collection of Linda & the late Curtis Smith. Recognized as one of the finest in quality and condition of pre-1900 American toys, this collection is unrivaled with rarity and legendary provenance from all the great early collectors and includes many actual examples from the Bernard Barenholtz, Blair Whitton and Louis Hertz books.
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GEORGE BROWN GIRL PUSHING HOOP: 1. GEORGE BROWN GIRL PUSHING HOOP | Very rare example and wonderful representation of Americana in toy design, circa 1890's, depicts a William Goodwin girl with hand painted composition head
0001: GEORGE BROWN GIRL PUSHING HOOPEst. $10,000-$15,000
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GEORGE BROWN HORSE IN HOOP TOY: 2. GEORGE BROWN HORSE IN HOOP TOY | Very popular amongst early American toy collectors, medium sized hoop is all original and has a striking hand painted horse mounted in middle. Provenance: The
0002: GEORGE BROWN HORSE IN HOOP TOYEst. $2,000-$3,000
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BOXED IVES DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT: 3. BOXED IVES DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT | One of several versions of "The Drum Dancer", circa 1874, clockwork activation causes the figure to rapidly dance atop a drum, very seldom found with the
0003: BOXED IVES DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENTEst. $3,000-$5,000
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FALLOWS GOAT PLATFORM TOY: 4. FALLOWS GOAT PLATFORM TOY | Striking all original hand painting on this classic design American tin toy. | The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. | 5.5" l. | (Pristine to Near Mint Condition) with
0004: FALLOWS GOAT PLATFORM TOYEst. $1,200-$1,800
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FALLOWS ARTICULATED DOG ON PLATFORM: 5. FALLOWS ARTICULATED DOG ON PLATFORM | Hand painted tin toy depicts a full figured brown dog with sensational grey highlights to his coat, articulated head looks side to side when toy is pulled.
0005: FALLOWS ARTICULATED DOG ON PLATFORMEst. $2,000-$3,000
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GONG BELL SEE SAW BELL TOY: 6. GONG BELL SEE SAW BELL TOY | Toy No. 23, cast iron frame with hand painted tin figures, while toy rolls, figures seemingly see-saw up and down as bell in center chimes, a hard example to find this
0006: GONG BELL SEE SAW BELL TOYEst. $2,000-$3,000
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US HARDWARE RACING SCULL: 7. US HARDWARE RACING SCULL | Scarce smallest size example, Pat. 1893 on side, painted cast iron scull on wheels to be used as floor toy, as toy rolls, the oarsmen simulate rowing by moving back and
0007: US HARDWARE RACING SCULLEst. $2,500-$4,500
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EAGLE & EAGLETS MECHANICAL BANK: 8. EAGLE & EAGLETS MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., extraordinary colors and highlights on base, other than some light wear at the inside of the nest from coin deposits the bank looks unused. | The
0008: EAGLE & EAGLETS MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$5,000
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HALLS LILLIPUT MECHANICAL BANK: 9. HALLS LILLIPUT MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., striking color with minimal wear form handling, an upgrade condition for even the most discerning bank collector. | The Curtis & Linda Smith
0009: HALLS LILLIPUT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$6,000
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MAGIC BANK MECHANICAL BANK: 10. MAGIC BANK MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., a thick paint and quite clean example painted in soft green with brown and red accents. | The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. | 6" h. | Free from
0010: MAGIC BANK MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$5,000
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IVES CAST IRON HORSE HEAD PERAMBULATOR: 11. IVES CAST IRON HORSE HEAD PERAMBULATOR | Very early and rare example featuring a cast iron horse head rather than made of tin, circa 1875, made of wood and hand painted tinplate with composition
0011: IVES CAST IRON HORSE HEAD PERAMBULATOREst. $7,000-$10,000
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IVES MECHANICAL SEWING MACHINE GIRL: 12. IVES MECHANICAL SEWING MACHINE GIRL | Rare example, circa 1875, a lifelike depiction of girl tirelessly working a sewing machine, clockwork motion causes her to lean forward as she puts the
0012: IVES MECHANICAL SEWING MACHINE GIRLEst. $5,000-$7,500
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CLOCKWORK LAUNDRESS AT WASHBASIN: 13. CLOCKWORK LAUNDRESS AT WASHBASIN | Extremely rare example and the first its been offered for sale in decades, clockwork is concealed within wooden base, when activated she tirelessly moves her
0013: CLOCKWORK LAUNDRESS AT WASHBASINEst. $4,000-$7,000
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IVES PEEK-A-BOO CAT: 14. IVES PEEK-A-BOO CAT | Rare whimsical toy with only a few examples known, circa 1893 as pictured in Ives catalog, clockwork action causes cat to rise up and peer out from a milk can, sticks out
0014: IVES PEEK-A-BOO CATEst. $3,000-$5,000
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SCHOENHUT GLASS-EYED LION AND CAT: 15. SCHOENHUT GLASS-EYED LION AND CAT | The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. | 8" l. | Some very minor paint flaking to cat, (Excellent Condition) | $800 - $1,200
0015: SCHOENHUT GLASS-EYED LION AND CATEst. $800-$1,200
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ERZGEBIRGE MARCHING GERMAN SOLDIERS: 16. ERZGEBIRGE MARCHING GERMAN SOLDIERS | Set of 11 attractive marching soldier figures in red and blue uniforms with all appointments. | The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. | 6" h. | Eight arms are
0016: ERZGEBIRGE MARCHING GERMAN SOLDIERSEst. $1,200-$1,800
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ERZGEBIRGE HAND ACTIVATED FLOWER SHOP: 17. ERZGEBIRGE HAND ACTIVATED FLOWER SHOP | Germany, made of wood and hand painted, a remarkable toy with so much charm, depicts a woman at the counter of a flower shop, rotating the small metal
0017: ERZGEBIRGE HAND ACTIVATED FLOWER SHOPEst. $2,500-$4,500
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HORSE ON HILL SQUEAK TOY: 18. HORSE ON HILL SQUEAK TOY | Hand painted composition horse. Provenance: The Perelman Museum. | The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. | 6.5?" h. | Not squeaking, slight wear to top of head,
0018: HORSE ON HILL SQUEAK TOYEst. $700-$1,000
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RABBIT FAMILY SQUEAK TOY: 19. RABBIT FAMILY SQUEAK TOY | Deluxe toy with the large bunnies mouth opening and closing when squeaked. | The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. | 5.5" h. | Glue repair to rabbit's original right
0019: RABBIT FAMILY SQUEAK TOYEst. $1,200-$1,800
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SEABIRD SQUEAK TOY: 20. SEABIRD SQUEAK TOY | Hand painted composition seabird on spring legs. | The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. | 8" h. | Not squeaking, original paint (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $300 - $500
0020: SEABIRD SQUEAK TOYEst. $300-$500
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SMALL CAT W/ KITTENS SQUEAK TOY: 21. SMALL CAT W/ KITTENS SQUEAK TOY | Hand painted composition figures. | The Curtis & Linda Smith Collection. | 4" h. | Not squeaking, tail, ears and kittens have paint enhancement, (Very Good to
0021: SMALL CAT W/ KITTENS SQUEAK TOYEst. $400-$600
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CARPENTER TALLY HO COACH: 22. CARPENTER TALLY HO COACH | This piece has been widely considered the finest example known, completely original including all the removable figures, a wonderful depiction of early coach
0022: CARPENTER TALLY HO COACHEst. $50,000-$75,000
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FALLOWS COLUMBIA SIDEWHEELER BOAT: 23. FALLOWS COLUMBIA SIDEWHEELER BOAT | Circa 1870, very hard to find with all original paint, gold stenciling on the sides of the paddlewheel covers, central walking beam is driven up and down by
0023: FALLOWS COLUMBIA SIDEWHEELER BOATEst. $2,500-$3,500
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BOXED GEORGE BROWN LOCOMOTIVE VULCAN: 24. BOXED GEORGE BROWN LOCOMOTIVE VULCAN | Very impressive condition and large size, ornate stenciling throughout in what appears to be unplayed with condition of a desirable piece of Americana,
0024: BOXED GEORGE BROWN LOCOMOTIVE VULCANEst. $3,000-$5,000
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