The Haley Collection | May 18, 2024 Auction on May 18, 2024 by Bertoia Auctions in NJ
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BOXED MARKLIN BATTLESHIP FRANCEPANORAMA MECHANICAL BANKLARGE HAND PAINTED BING LIMOUSINE
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The Haley Collection | May 18, 2024

The personal collection of one of Britain's most influential toy-collecting couples: John and Adrianne Haley. Within the industry, the Haley name is both significant and respected. The best of Mechanical & still banks, Marklin & German tin boats, European trains and luxury autos, lead and composition figures, along with some added surprises.
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NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK: 1. NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co. Book example featured on page 190 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 7.5"
0001: NOVELTY MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$9,000$3,000
CAT AND MOUSE MECHANICAL BANK: 2. CAT AND MOUSE MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., cat balancing version with strong original paint and nice highlights. Ex: Mosler Collection. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. |
0002: CAT AND MOUSE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $4,000-$6,000$2,000
BOXED CREEDMOORE MECHANICAL BANK: 4. BOXED CREEDMOORE MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., as good as they come, with original wooden box and an original black and white photograph of man sitting with the bank on display. | Provenance:
0004: BOXED CREEDMOORE MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$6,000$1,500(1 bid)
WIMBLEDON MECHANICAL BANK: 5. WIMBLEDON MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England. A scarce bank which is difficult to find with the original flag and without any repairs or repaints. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley
0005: WIMBLEDON MECHANICAL BANKEst. $8,000-$12,000$4,000
TANK & CANNON MECHANICAL BANK: 7. TANK & CANNON MECHANICAL BANK | Starkie's, England, cast iron version, believed to be the best example known. Book example featured on page 238 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical
0007: TANK & CANNON MECHANICAL BANKEst. $2,000-$3,500$1,000(1 bid)
US AND SPAIN MECHANICAL BANK: 8. US AND SPAIN MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., popular bank with absolutely spectacular original paint, includes an authentic wooden bullet. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. |
0008: US AND SPAIN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $10,000-$15,000$5,000
UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK: 9. UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co., this is believed to be the finest example known for this wonderful Americana bank. Book example featured on page 252 of Dan Morphy's "Official
0009: UNCLE SAM MECHANICAL BANKEst. $20,000-$30,000$10,000
PADDY AND PIG MECHANICAL BANK: 12. PADDY AND PIG MECHANICAL BANK | J&E Stevens Co., brown coat variation, this bank appears to have rich glass eyes which is uncommon. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 8.5" h. |
0012: PADDY AND PIG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500
CHINAMAN IN BOAT MECHANICAL BANK: 13. CHINAMAN IN BOAT MECHANICAL BANK | Charles A. Bailey designer and maker, circa 1880's, made of lead and both hand and spirit painted, depiction of the early resentment with the unrestricted
0013: CHINAMAN IN BOAT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $40,000-$70,000$20,000
MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANK: 15. MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANK | Kyser & Rex Co., bright colors with minor chipping from coin use, unlike so many others, this piece retains the original serving spoon, bright paint. | Provenance:
0015: MAMMY & CHILD MECHANICAL BANKEst. $6,000-$9,000$3,000
JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK: 16. JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co.. in a period wooden box. Book example featured on page 145 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical Banks." | Provenance: The John &
0016: JOLLY MAN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500(1 bid)
JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK: 17. JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, circa 1890-1900, scarce and desirable variation to the Jolly banks. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 8.5" h.
0017: JOLLY MAN HIGH HAT MECHANICAL BANKEst. $1,200-$1,800$600(1 bid)
AFRICAN MECHANICAL BANK: 19. AFRICAN MECHANICAL BANK | England, Manufacturer Unknown, extremely rare, reportedly one of only two known. Book example featured on page 19 of Dan Morphy's "Official Price Guide to Mechanical
0019: AFRICAN MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500
HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK: 21. HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANK | John Harper & Co., England, scarcer English variation to the Shepard and Hubley trick dog theme banks, this is believed to be the nicest example in existence with almost
0021: HOOPLA MECHANICAL BANKEst. $7,000-$10,000$3,500
TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK: 23. TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANK | Shepard Hardware Co., outstanding paint is vibrant and rich with scant traces of edgewear. | Provenance: The John & Adrianne Haley Collection. | 9" l. | Minor wear at
0023: TRICK DOG MECHANICAL BANKEst. $3,000-$5,000$1,500
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