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Fairfield, ME ~ November 30, 2012. On a mid-September afternoon, the owner of a country auction not 15 miles from Julia’s facilities walked in their door with a toy he had just acquired from an estate. Suspecting it might have some value, he brought it to Julia’s with the intention of consigning it to their upcoming toy & doll auction. The consignor indicated, based on similarities to other Ives toys, his belief that it was an early Ives clockwork toy. Department Head, Andrew Truman agreed, but was unfamiliar with this particular toy, never having seen one before. When an obscure object such as this toy does surface, only a well-seasoned, longtime dealer/collector would be aware of its importance or rarity as relatively few people would ever have seen one. Truman emailed photos to Julia’s longtime head toy consultant, Jay Lowe of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and awaited a response. Being a veteran toy & doll collector and dealer for the better part of 45 years, Lowe recalls nearly falling out of his chair, immediately recognizing it as the Ives Hippodrome, an exceedingly rare clockwork toy from the 1880s depicting a woman driving an elaborate chariot being pulled by two tin horses. Not only that, the toy appeared complete and in exceptional original condition. It turned out that precious few of these were ever produced, and only two were known to have surfaced in the last 20 some years. Truman then secured the toy for the fall auction and word quickly spread throughout the toy collecting fraternity. The toy did not disappoint, ultimately going to a bidder in attendance for an astounding $69,000, more than tripling the low end of its $20,000-30,000 presale estimate. This was all part of a three-day auction extravaganza that combined two days of fine glass and lamps totaling $1.6 Million and $900,000 worth of rare toys, dolls, advertising items, salesman samples, coin-operated machinery, and so forth to bring the final tally to over $2.5 million for the 3-day event. The toy sale was chock full of such wonderful antiques that set themselves apart from the ordinary like a rare Ives boy on velocipede toy of a boy riding his horse head tricycle was likewise in exceptional all-original condition. Making this find even more special was the presence of its seldom seen original box. In fact, few, if any toy collectors ever recall seeing an original box for this piece. Despite a repairable seam separation to his papier mache head, this piece beat out its $7,000-9,000 estimate to land at $25,300. Ives toys were the order of the day with a clockwork toy depicting an animated black figure standing at a podium. A stencil painted clockwork toy featuring a vehement man of the cloth with bulging eyes delivering the good word brought $4,025 within its $3,500-5,500 estimate. A similarly styled toy by Automatic Toy Works of a black woman standing at a podium, zealously expostulating for women’s rights went out at $5,750 against a $4,500-6,500 estimate. As the turn of the century came, so did a variety of American tin toys modeled after transportation of the period before the automobile came into fashion. This auction contained some rather unusual examples such as a clockwork horse drawn fire pumper that came fresh from an old New England estate. Featuring a large cylindrical boiler wagon with delicate embossed trim being pulled by two hollow tin galloping horses was a rare example of early American tin fire toy, bringing $4,025 against a $1,500-2,500 estimate. Likewise selling for $4,025 and bringing just above its $3,000-4,000 estimate was a George Brown clockwork locomotive stenciled with fleur di lis decoration, windows, and the name “Orion” across the boiler. The auction continued with a selection of American cast iron and European tin vehicles from the estate of John Gale of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Of the latter category, his longtime collection contained some rather unusual examples such as an English made delivery vehicle lithographed with the advertising for Lyons’ Confectionery in London. Estimated for $650-950, it hit the sweet spot of $4,830. Also included was a German tin windup lithographed double decker bus emblazoned “Bico Bus to Joyville”. This toy had the added feature of a conductor that would walk front to back and back again, collecting fares from the passengers on the top level. It saw much activity, receiving bids beyond its $900-1,200 estimate to sell for $2,300. And another double decker bus, a Bing windup with advertising for Pascall General Store likewise went out at $2,300, beating out expectations of $1,000-1,200. His collection also contained scores of cast iron vehicles including an Arcade Chevy coupe in traditional and stoic black and gray with white rubber tires. Showing minimal wear, its condition brought in bids beyond its $600-900 estimate to sell for $2,185. A lot of two Hubley motorcycles along with a tin CKO windup cycle raced past its $600-900 estimate to bring $2,300. From another consignor came an early launch by Rock & Graner. This scarce German live steam boat with sympathetic restoration brought a solid $10,925 against a $6,000-8,000 estimate while a rare 15” Marklin clockwork zeppelin also found favor. The second largest size made by the firm, it sold within its $4,000-6,000 estimate to bring $4,600. A return to cast iron toys included a selection of horse drawn fire wagons including a lot of three assorted pieces including Pratt & Letchworth that sold for $2,300 against expectations of $600-800. An Ives firehouse with a cast iron façade over a wooden cabinet is the quintessential fire collectible. It came affixed with a clockwork motor that would ring a bell before the front doors would fly open to reveal a cast iron fire pumper that’s ready to race off to the blaze. It neared the midpoint of its $4,000-6,000 estimate to sell for $5,750. From a somewhat later vintage (circa 1930s) were some great pressed steel toys including an outstanding Buddy L Outdoor train in perhaps the finest original condition available today. Including a tank car, livestock and box cars, long and short flat cars, gondola and hopper cars, and of course the stunning obsidian engine and tender, there was hardly a chip on any of the pieces. Originally purchased for a child who passed away shortly after it was purchased, it looked as though the paint was still wet. Eighty years later, the set, estimated for $15,000-25,000, found a new home to the buyer willing to pay $23,000. A nicely restored English Bentley pedal car with all the bells and whistles brought $5,175 against a $4,000-6,000 estimate. And trains of a different sort included a rare Lionel standard gauge #8 trolley that sold within its $4,000-6,000 estimate for $4,600. Non-automotive tin toys included a selection of scarce windups featuring one of the earliest comic characters, Buster Brown. Later serving as advertising spokesmen for a variety of products, most notably shoes, toys included a German clockwork toy in which Buster and his faithful and seemingly ever present canine companion Tige taking turns climbing up the center tower. Very inventive and highly unusual, this toy exceeded expectations of $1,500-2,500 to bring $4,485. And again, condition will usually result in higher prices. Case in point was a Gunthermann windup of an elegantly dressed woman dressed for a winter stroll. Hand painted and in remarkable condition, even still retaining her very delicate fur scarf, it went out at $4,600 against a $2,000-3,000 estimate. Other exciting offerings included a private collection of German figural papier mache skittles sets. Topping the list was a fantastic example of a rare crouched full bodied Indian chief container with full headdress, crawling along the ground. With great color and molding, the set was accompanied by a tribe of skittles ready to be bowled over and set up again. Believed to be only one of a handful known to exist, it sold for $16,100 within an estimate of $15,000-25,000. From the same collection came a marvelous full bodied rooster in vibrant reds, greens, yellows, and browns that came complete with its original chick skittles and excelsior, which didn’t appear to have been removed from the body of the bird in a very long time. The set exceeded its $8,000-10,000 estimate to sell for $14,950. Changing gears, the auction continued with a great selection of top shelf dolls consisting of fine bisque French and German character examples among others. True artists with a flare for the elaborate created some of the most captivating expressions one could hope to find. Highlights included a rare 25” portrait Jumeau with blue paperweight eyes and dressed in a charming French sailor’s outfit. She sold for $16,100 within an estimate of $15,000-20,000. A lovely later period 17” Bru Jne 7 with deep blue paperweight eyes, chevrot style body, wooden lower arms with an appealing expression neared its $12,000-15,000 to sell for $11,500. A diminutive cabinet size unmarked French bebe, likely by Jumeau, with a captivating look and lots of charm sold for $4,312 against expectations of $2,500-3,500. Bidders for a rare and delightful closed mouth Jumeau 6 over E.J. with brown eyes, pale bisque, and nice antique outfit were able to overlook a replaced arm and a $3,000-5,000 estimate to bring it to $6,325. Another highlight came with a last minute consignment, an exceptional SFBJ child doll from the first quarter of the 20th century modeled after the street urchins of France. Conceived by a local artist by the name of Francisque Poulbot, who through his work, became the champion of the orphans and disadvantaged children of France. A distinct difference in facial features and modeling than the typical dolls produced for the elite, these dolls expressed an almost pitiful appearance and were not huge commercial successes back in their day. However, today they have become quite desired by collectors. This example, given a fresh wardrobe of clothes replacing the usual rags they originally came with, sold above the upper end of its $3,500-5,500 estimate for $6,325. A handful of automata included an outstanding Roullet et DeCamps example featuring a lovely ballerina pirouetting atop a velvet covered box with a variety of different motions, all while playing a soothing tune. In all original condition, the piece finished up at $3,910, just above a $2,500-3,500 forecast. The auction continued with a vast selection of over 20 French fashion dolls by such makers as Bru, Jumeau, Gaultier, and others. Included were various wood and leather body examples such as a fully jointed wood bodied example with stunning blue paperweight eyes, pale bisque, and sublime expression. She sold for $4,600 against an estimate of $4,000-6,000. German dolls included two painted stockinet dolls by Kathe Kruse with pouty expressions that just tug at your heartstrings. Both dolls were in outstanding original condition, one of which, an example described as being the rarer “wide-hipped” version, actually still retained its original box. This, and a wonderful Number 1, changed hands at $5,750 and $4,600, respectively, each exceeding their estimates. As with every auction, there are bound to be a few disappointments. Surprisingly an outstanding and exceedingly rare 21” K*R 107 character doll known as “Carl” failed to find a buyer. The auction continued with a large and varied grouping of quality antique advertising items. A most unique buying opportunity came with an original albumen photo of Coca-Cola founder Dr. John Pemberton and Asa Candler, the man to whom he sold the company in 1888. This is the only known original example of this photo known to exist and shows the two men in front of Candler’s store with him holding a sheet of paper, which is believed to be either the contract between the two men, or perhaps the original secret formula for America’s favorite soft drink. Of course it is impossible to predict what such a unique item is worth, but in the end, the final bid determined its value that day to be $17,825. Production advertising pieces from the cola giant included a rare 1908 paper sign depicting a Victorian lady in a fancy red dress and elbow length gloves enjoying a glass of the beverage at her local fountain. It sold within its $6,000-8,000 estimate for $6,900. Another company that found a very successful advertising formula was Buster Brown, whose comic character graced many an advertising display (as well as the tin toys mentioned previously). One of the more sought after pieces was the large die-cut display picturing the lad in his trademark sailor suit in a larger than life shoe being pulled by his faithful canine companion. It neared midway through its $9,000-12,000 to bring $10,350. Other advertising included an exceedingly rare celluloid sign for Ingram’s Carbolated Witch Hazel salve. Boasting a cure for a variety of ailments, it pictured a shop worker tending to a fresh wound. In exceptional original condition, it was a great buy at $4,887, just short of its $5,000-7,000 presale estimate. A classic paper sign for Winchester arms and ammunition with artwork by H.R. Poore of two hunting dogs was saved from being offered in a yard sale by a Good Samaritan neighbor. Rather than bringing a matter of a few dollars, running it through Julia’s auction will yield the consignor much more. The piece even exceeded Julia’s $1,000-2,000 estimate when it finally sold for $4,025. Salesman samples, always a popular advertising collectible that Julia’s specializes in included over 45 examples with a focus on agricultural and farming implements. Hailing from a number of quality private collections, many of these had not seen the public eye for many years if at all, much to the approval of bidders far and wide. One such example seeing the auction block for the first time ever, having been in the same family since its creation is an Oliver combination plow. Julia’s has sold salesman sample Oliver plows before, but what makes this one especially appealing is that the family through whom the plow descended is none other than the Olivers themselves. This provenance along with its condition and freshness to the market helped it plow through its $6,500-8,500 estimate to finish up at $10,925. An example of a similar style plow by Gale of Albion, Michigan likewise performed admirably, hitting $8,625, surpassing its $3,000-6,000 estimate. Other highlights included a fantastic salesman sample hay loader with a wooden framework, cast iron wheels, and an internal chain drive elevator mechanism to pull the hay into a waiting wagon. Impressive engineering in full size form, it is somehow even more impressive seeing it in miniature. Several bidders in attendance and on the phone agreed, bringing the final price beyond its $3,000-6,000 estimate to sell for $11,500. And a highly elaborate nickel plated seeder with its original carrying case sold above its $4,000-6,000 estimate for $7,475. Though not a salesman sample in the usual sense, the auction also featured a phenomenal exact miniature scale model of an Autocar WWI military supply vehicle from the early 1900s. Identical to the original to the smallest detail with its working radiator, brakes, military grade tires, suspension, steering mechanism, canvas drapes, and more, it was for the collector who has just about everything. The bids mounted beyond the midpoint of its $45,000-65,000 estimate to sell to a phone bidder for $57,500. With a degree of crossover appeal to collectors of salesman samples is the realm of U.S. Patent models. Up through the late 1800s, the U.S. Patent Office required miniature mock-ups or working models of the items for which inventors were seeking a patent along with a detailed description of the object, how it worked, what it did, etc. This auction contained a single-owner collection of approximately 20 mouse and small animal trap patent models and over 40 for fly traps, each with the inventor’s own spin on ridding the world of pests. These highly collectable models, carrying estimates of a few hundred dollars apiece performed admirably in every case. The sale was rounded out by a massive collection of over 900 glass candy containers from the renowned 40 year collection of Betty and “Mack” MacDuff. Covering a number of categories including planes, trains, and automobiles, comic characters, household objects, and much more, the collection was sold unreserved, individually and in group lots and included some rare examples. While the results seemed to be all over the place, it’s no surprise rarity and condition brought the bigger money. Some such examples included a rare Cambridge dirigible. Nicely crafted textured glass, the blimp hit a respectable $4,255 against a $3,000-4,000 estimate. An equally rare and desirable comic character example featuring Felix the cat on a pedestal went out at $4,025 against expectations of $1,500-2,000. Other highlights included a Soldier by Tent in outstanding original condition depicting a WWI Doughboy standing by awaiting inspection. It went out at $2,645, just above its $2,000-2,500 estimate. A couple apparent bargains included comic character Boob McNutt lounging in a barrel. It went out at $1,840 against an estimate of $2,000-2,500 while a Dolly’s Bathtub container got up to $1,150 versus expectations of $1,500-2,000. Though most collectors focus on American made containers, their also seemed to be interest in a few of the more scarce foreign ones such as an exceedingly rare Robin airplane emblazoned with the Japanese flag across the Rising Sun decorated wing. In near mint condition, and one of the only known examples to surface in recent memory, it flew past its $2,000-2,500 estimate to land at $4,025. A scarce glass candy container in the form of a Japanese paper lantern in red, white and blue neared the top of its $1,200-1,500 estimate to bring $1,495. And a Japanese example in the form of a pocket watch more than doubled its $500-600 estimate to bring $1,150. Julia's upcoming auctions include their winter antiques, fine art, and Chinese artifacts auction in January while a phenomenal firearms and military memorabilia auction will be held in March. Julia’s next toy & doll auction as well as their rare lamp & glass auction will follow in June. Julia’s is currently accepting consignments for these and other upcoming auctions. Call immediately for inclusion in these exciting sales. For more information or to place offers on unsold items, contact their offices at 207-453-7125. James D. Julia, Inc., P.O. Box 830, Dept. PR, Fairfield, ME 04937. E-mail: info@jamesdjulia.com.

	This closed mouth Jumeau 6 over E.J. with brown eyes, pale bisque, and nice antique outfit surpassed a $3,000-5,000 estimate to bring $6,325.
	This phenomenal scale model Autocar WWI military supply vehicle from the early 1900s was identical to the original to the smallest detail. The bids mounted beyond the midpoint of its $45,000-65,000 estimate to sell to a phone bidder for $57,500.
	One of over 45 salesman samples in the auction was a Oliver combination plow that descended through the Oliver family itself. In wonderful condition and seeing the auction block for the very first time, it beat out its $6,500-8,500 estimate to bring $10,925.
	This large Buster Brown die-cut display picturing the lad in his trademark sailor suit in a larger than life shoe being pulled by his faithful canine companion neared the midpoint of its $9,000-12,000 estimate to bring $10,350.
	A private collection of American figural papier mache skittles sets was highlighted by rare crouched full bodied Indian chief container with full headdress. With great color and molding, the set is believed to be only one of a handful known to exist. It sold for $16,100 within an estimate of $15,000-25,000.
	A rare Ives boy on velocipede toy of a boy riding his horse head tricycle was made even more special by the presence of its seldom seen original box. This piece beat out its $7,000-9,000 estimate to land at $25,300.
	This exceedingly rare (one of only a handful known to exist) Ives Hippodrome clockwork toy bidder was found in an estate just a few miles up the road from Julia's. After a heated bidding battle, it went to a in attendance for an astounding $69,000, more than tripling the low end of its $20,000-30,000 presale estimate.
	This outstanding Buddy L Outdoor train was in perhaps the finest original condition available today. Originally purchased for a child who passed away shortly after it was purchased, it looked as though the paint was still wet. Eighty years later, the set found a new home to the buyer willing to pay $23,000 (est. $15,000-25,000).
	This fantastic salesman sample hay loader with a wooden framework, cast iron wheels, and an internal chain drive elevator mechanism saw very active bidding, bringing the final price beyond its $3,000-6,000 estimate to $11,500.
	From the estate of John Gale of Cambridge, Massachusetts came this English made delivery vehicle lithographed with advertising for Lyons’ Confectionery in London. Estimated for $650-950, it hit the sweet spot of $4,830.

Fairfield, ME ~ June 22, 2012. Amid the blistering heat of Central Maine in the opening days of summer, things were heating up indoors at Julia’s as well. One could feel the energy of the crowd who assembled to view and bid on a stellar and diverse offering of fine quality antique toys, dolls, and advertising items. The results, which hit just above the million dollar mark were a clear indication that buyer optimism is up, especially for fresh to the market quality goods that are conservatively estimated. This sale follows a steady stream of successful auctions the firm has conducted in their 40 years in the business as well as opening a new satellite office in Woburn, Massachusetts. Julia’s star continued to rise when they were honored by Maine’s Governor Paul LePage by being awarded the Governor’s Award for Business Excellence in a special ceremony. The award recognizes Maine companies that demonstrate a high level of commitment to the community, their employees, and to manufacturing or to service excellence. Only six Maine companies received this award this year, and as per Governor LePage, “This year’s honorees represent businesses that are regional, national, and International leaders in their fields”. This auction was actually part of a double header that combined the efforts of toy, doll and advertising division department head, Andrew Truman and their fine glass and lamp division head Dudley Browne. This multi-day event drew in a sizeable crowd as well as attracted bidders from across the globe who participated via telephone and the internet. The toy, doll and advertising auction boasted an offering that ranged from early American tin horse drawn pieces to American and European clockwork automotive toys, pedal cars, fine French & German dolls, antique advertising, coin-op, salesman samples, music machines, and much more. The diverse array of antique toys was highlighted in part by an exceedingly rare and desirable George Brown horse drawn circus wagon. The polychrome tin cage wagon containing a vicious tiger, pulled by two galloping white horses saw tremendous interest. Recently found in an old estate, and briefly posted on eBay, the consignor pulled it when he discovered that Julia’s had sold an example of this toy a few years ago for over $50,000. Strong action between multiple telephone bidders, a floor bidder and the internet battled it out. It ultimately went to an internet bidder for an astounding $76,700, well in excess of its $15,000-35,000 estimate. The funny thing is with an auction, one never knows which items will over perform and which ones will under perform, so it pays to be an astute bidder. Despite slightly higher expectations a massive 46” all-original Marklin electric powered ocean liner depicting the “Deutschland” was one of the small handful of bargains had that day. The boat came fresh to the market after having spent the last half a century in a private southern gentleman’s collection. Found in virtually untouched all original finish that should have only added to its charm and desirability, it appeared to have everything going for it. Perhaps afraid too many bidders would be participating or it would go beyond the high end of the estimate, it’s possible some would-be bidders didn’t participate. As a result, an ecstatic Pennsylvania bidder purchased it for $46,000 against a presale estimate of $50,000-75,000. Transportation themed toys take on a wide variety of forms, and this auction featured selections from many of them. Other seafaring objects included a large Boucher Barracuda live steam boat from the renowned New York makers. Finely crafted in wood with brass works, this fine example eked past the upper end of its $4,000-5,000 estimate to sell for $5,060. From the same company and the same collection was a scarce Boucher “Polly-Wog” speedboat. In bright lime green with bold yellow lettering, aluminum bow, and spirit fired steam engine, it sold within its $4,500-5,500 for $5,175. And large Bing ocean liner with elaborate decking and detailing brought $3,450 against a $3,000-4,000 estimate. Back on land were selections of early American tin toys hailing from a private New England collection. Included was a wonderful and rare horse drawn Ives clockwork carriage being pulled by a single horse. Affixed with the typical clothed wooden bodied with mask faced driver who would spur the pony on with his whip, it featured a mechanism that would rock the horse in a galloping motion. The action of this delightful toy apparently warranted more than its $4,750-5,250 estimate to finish up at $10,350. A marvelous Hull & Stafford balance toy with a full bodied horse perched between two spoke wheels featured a heavy counterweight that would keep him upright as the toy rolled along the floor. A true rarity to find a balance toy in this size, sold for $5,175, more than doubling the low end of its $2,500-3,500 estimate. A rare Bergmann 3-figure platform pull toy with a trainer leading two horses found action beyond its $2,000-3,000 estimate to finish up at $4,887. Exceptional clockwork toys included a rare Bing limousine in the finest condition one could hope to find. Polychrome in reds and burgundies, it sold for $4,312 while a scarce toy by Moko/Charles Rissman depicting four policemen in an open touring car sold for $2,760. Non-automotive clockwork toys included a rare Ives piece known as “The Pugilists” that depicted two men engaged in a boxing match. It sold within its $4,000-6,000 estimate for $4,312. And a wonderful stencil painted Ives preacher clockwork toy depicting a zealous man of the cloth with bulging eyes pounding on his podium while delivering the good word sold for $3,737 against an estimate of $3,000-5,000. The cavalcade of toys continued with some highly sought after selections by Schoenhut. An unusual grouping of rare jointed black figures from the Teddy Roosevelt Safari series included several native chiefs and drummers, many of which sold for between $3,450 and $4,025 against estimates of $3,300-3,500 apiece. And an exceptional 24” early Steiff Teddy bear in absolutely stunning all-original condition was the find of a lifetime. With only the slightest of forgivable repairs to his ankle, his full coat showed virtually no fur loss. Once again condition is king, helping to bring the final selling price to $9,775, above his $3,000-4,000 estimate. A selection of cast iron included a rare French made figural still bank of the early “pie-eyed” Mickey Mouse that sold near the top end of its $2,500-4,500 estimate for $4,312. And a semi-mechanical bank in the form of a lighthouse on a rocky outcropping went out at $2,185 (est. $1,100-1,500). Another unusual piece that doesn’t hit the market everyday is a rare candy container in the form of a kaleidoscope. Of tin and glass construction, it would use the candy inside to create amusing visuals for the consumer. Julia’s has handled precious few of these rarities, but never one retaining its original box. It found its sweet spot above its $8,000-12,000 estimate to sell for $13,800. This auction also contained one of the best and most diverse selection of quality dolls Julia’s has had the pleasure of offering in many years. Running the gamut of genres and materials, bidders were impressed by the selection. From one of the earliest periods came a rare 24” English wooden doll from the 1700s. With a stately countenance, piercing glass eyes along with delicately carved hands and shapely jointed wooden body she neared the midpoint of her $30,000-40,000 estimate to finish up at $34,500. Jumping ahead by a century to the heyday of top shelf dolls was a marvelous offering of fine bisque French and German examples, which also saw strong bidding. Highlights included a rare cabinet size 13” Bru Jne 2. With piercing blue threaded paperweight eyes, closed mouth, and delicate bisque forearms, she went out at $25,300, more than doubling the bottom end of her $12,000-15,000 estimate. On the other side of the size scale was a rare and large 34” Bebe Mothereau. Coming from a Midwest collection, she featured deep blue paperweight eyes and fine modeling. Expected to bring $17,500-22,500, she ultimately sold for $18,975. A 25” Long Face Jumeau with the trademark sublime expression and gorgeous coloring sold for $13,225 against a presale estimate of $7,000-9,000. And a rare 25” Jumeau E J A 10 Bebe finished up at $12,075 versus expectations of $8,000-10,000. Rare and desirable German characters included a stunning 17” Bruno Schmitt “Wendy”. With her pouty expression and all original garb, she sold for $17,250 against an estimate of $14,000-18,000. A rare 16” Hertel & Schwab 163 “Campbell Kid” googly inspires smiles wherever he goes. With his sideglancing eyes and pleasing grin, his charm helped find him a buyer at $6,900, selling within his $6,000-8,000 estimate. A variety of fashion dolls included a 17” fully articulated wooden body Bru smiling fashion with pale bisque that found favor at $7,475 nearing the upper end of its $6,000-8,000 estimate. An unusual unmarked French fashion portrait doll with bulging blue paperweight eyes and delicate bisque forearms sold for $4,600 against expectations of $3,000-5,000. And a lovely, all-original Jumeau domed automaton depicting an elaborately costumed maiden with her fan and lorgnette was ready for a night at the opera. Her day at the auction yielded her $6,325, just above her estimate of $4,000-6,000. A selection of dollhouses and accessories included a two story Christian Hacker mansard roof example with terrific presence. Its interior having one large room upstairs and two smaller rooms below, it went out at $4,600 within its expected range of $4,000-6,000. An early English two story Silber & Fleming townhouse with an assortment of Biedermeier furniture within sold for $4,140 against an estimate of $1,500-2,500. And a replica of an early South Jersey home by Heston Higgenbothom, circa 1890, had tons of charm that brought it to $2,357 over an estimate of $500-1,000. Other highlights included an extremely scarce Lenci female boudoir doll in the form of an equestrian. With her checkered leggings, knee high boots, and riding crop, she hit the homestretch with bids to $5,750, well above her estimate of $1,000-1,500. And a rare Door of Hope Kindergarten Child in outstanding condition sold for $4,600 against expectations of $1,500-2,500. The auction continued with a large and varied grouping of quality antique advertising items. Included were numerous pieces that seldom hit the marketplace. Two such examples were a pair of rare Mettlach syrup dispensers for Hires Root Beer. These all-original towering urns feature the renowned “Ugly Kid” emblazoned on the sides, touting the luscious and pure qualities of “America’s Health Drink”. Complete with their acorn finial lids, the auction included both the blue and green versions. Estimated for $22,500-25,000 apiece, they sold for $39,675 and $31,625, respectively. Helping to complement one’s soda fountain collection but not overwhelm it was an outstanding turn of the century onyx and marble fountain front by John Matthews. Its elaborate gothic inspired silver plated elements along with its fairly manageable size found favor with several bidders. Expected to bring $2,500-4,500, it went out at $5,462. Non-soda advertising was also a hit with such eye catching pieces as a stone litho paper poster for Kickapoo Indian Remedies. This colorful advertisement featured a great image of a native princess and boasted tremendous graphic appeal. It saw eager bidding well beyond its $5,500-7,500 estimate to land at $26,450. Complementing this piece was a reverse on glass sign for the same product highlighted by a lithographed central medallion with a bust image of the native. This piece went out at $8,050 above its $2,500-4,500 estimate. This was followed by a rare reverse on glass sign for Soapine laundry products that featured an unusual hand painted image of a sailor washing a beached whale. A terrific piece, it likewise exceeded its expectations, selling for $6,900 against an estimate of $2,500-4,500. A rare pierced tin advertising lantern with reverse on glass advertising panels for None Such soup and mincemeat sold above its $2,500-3,500 estimate to bring $6,900. Salesman samples, always a popular advertising collectible that Julia’s specializes in included an outstanding wood and brass Oliver chilled plow. Affixed with a reversible blade tip for added versatility, it came fresh to the market in untouched condition with an estimate of $3,000-5,000. It sold for $8,625. Consigned by the Indianapolis Children’s Museum, the proceeds of which are to benefit the museum. Other salesman samples included a miniature walk behind cotton planter. The wheeled drum, affixed with a plow in front was nicely embossed with the company’s information. Appealing to many of the same collectors was a selection of U.S. Patent models which also related to agricultural pursuits. In the late 1800s to early 1900s, inventors were required to submit a miniature version of their inventions to receive a patent. Now, more than a century later they have become extremely collectable. A patent model for a horse hay rake with its original patent tag was one such example. Bidders attending the auction in person as well as those on the phone and at their computers clearly felt it was worth more than its $500-1,000 presale estimate to bring it to $5,462. Likewise selling for $5,462 (and well above its pre-auction estimate) was a sulky plow from 1879 identified to P.L. Case. It also was complete with its original patent tag. And a patent model for a mechanical marvel known as the horse power converted animal power to usable power elsewhere by means of a complex series of gears. It changed hands at $4,887 against expectations of $1,200-1,800. The sale was rounded out by a variety of coin-operated arcade, gambling, and music machines for one’s gameroom. Two different companies’ take on the same product, the Buckley Bones and the Bally Reliance dice games were both included in this sale. These perennial favorites in marvelously restored condition went out at $13,800 and $12,650, each within their respective estimates. An exceptional all-original Mills Brownie color wheel slot machine with token payout included a bevy of original tokens and coin bag. An unusual feature besides the token payout was the dial which had paper playing cards with payouts pasted over the normal colors. It went out at $9,775 against an estimate of $7,000-9,000. Also up for bid from the same collection was a Sun Manufacturing Co. bicycle game trade stimulator that sold for $9,200 against a $5,500-6,500 estimate. Other highlights included an early cast iron clamshell mutoscope coin-op flip show viewer with an original “Felix the Cat” reel bundle that exceeded expectations of $1,000-1,500 to sell for $5,175. And an Official sweepstakes horserace game with great action and eye appeal sold for an amazing $4,600 against a presale estimate of $1,800-2,200. Crossing over various collector lines was a rare coin-operated Regina style 17A 12-1/4” disc playing music box that had the added feature of a gum vendor. A joy to see and hear, this prize sold for $9,775 against an estimate of $9,000-11,000. Other coin-op music included a scarce Regina Hexaphone. As the name suggests, it plays up to six interchangeable wax cylinder records. Set with a large internal wood horn, this precursor to the popular jukebox by a few decades sold for $8,625 versus its $6,000-10,000 estimate. A lovely Regina tabletop disc playing music box with two double hinged top doors was another rare item. Known as “the casket model” for obvious reasons, it likewise found a buyer within estimate at $8,625. And a coin-operated German Komet 20” disc playing music box with elaborate decorations, carving, and turned columns sold just above its $2,500-4,500 estimate for $4,600. Julia's upcoming auctions include their annual End of Summer antiques & fine art auction in August while a phenomenal firearms and military memorabilia auction will be held in October. Julia’s next toy & doll auction as well as their rare lamp & glass auction will follow in November. Julia’s is currently accepting consignments for these and other upcoming auctions. Call immediately for inclusion in these exciting sales. For more information or to place offers on unsold items, contact their offices at 207-453-7125. James D. Julia, Inc., P.O. Box 830, Dept. PR, Fairfield, ME 04937. E-mail: info@jamesdjulia.com.

	Highlights included a rare cabinet size 13” Bru Jne 2. With piercing blue threaded paperweight eyes, closed mouth, and delicate bisque forearms, she went out at $25,300, more than doubling the bottom end of her $12,000-15,000 estimate
	Two different companies’ take on the same product, the Buckley Bones and the Bally Reliance dice games were both included in this sale. This Buckley Bones in marvelously restored condition went out at $13,800 against an estimate of $12,500-15,000
	This rare coin-operated Regina style 17A 12-1/4” disc playing music box had the added feature of a gum vendor. A joy to see and hear, this prize sold for $9,775 against an estimate of $9,000-11,000
	Antique advertising items included a pair of rare Mettlach syrup dispensers for Hires Root Beer. These all-original towering urns feature the renowned “Ugly Kid” emblazoned on the sides, touting the luscious and pure qualities of “America’s Health Drink”. Estimated for $22,500-25,000, this blue example sold for $39,675
	An exceptional all-original Mills Brownie color wheel slot machine went out at $9,775 against an estimate of $7,000-9,000
	An exceedingly rare and desirable George Brown horse drawn circus wagon, recently found in an old estate, saw strong action between multiple telephone bidders, a floor bidder and the internet. It ultimately went to an internet bidder for an astounding $76,700, well in excess of its $15,000-35,000 estimate
	A wonderful and rare horse drawn Ives clockwork carriage being pulled by a single horse with its driver who would spur the pony on with his whip, featured a mechanism that would rock the horse in a galloping motion. The action of this delightful toy apparently warranted more than its $4,750-5,250 estimate to finish up at $10,350
	This phenomenal stone litho paper poster for Kickapoo Indian Remedies featured a great image of a native princess and boasted tremendous graphic appeal. It saw eager bidding well beyond its $5,500-7,500 estimate to land at $26,450
	Salesman samples included an outstanding wood and brass Oliver chilled plow. Affixed with a reversible blade tip for added versatility, it came fresh to the market in untouched condition with an estimate of $3,000-5,000. It sold for $8,625
	A rare 24” English wooden doll from the 1700s with a stately countenance, piercing glass eyes, delicately carved hands and shapely jointed wooden body she neared the midpoint of her $30,000-40,000 estimate to finish up at $34,500
	An unusual kaleidoscope candy container came complete with its original box. It found its sweet spot above its $8,000-12,000 estimate to sell for $13,800
	Rare and desirable German characters included a stunning 17” Bruno Schmitt “Wendy”. With her pouty expression and all original garb, she sold for $17,250 against an estimate of $14,000-18,000