IVES CAST IRON WALKING MONKEY.

IVES CAST IRON WALKING MONKEY. A wonderful toy that is rarely found! This particular toy was made as a monkey and Ives also manufactured the crawling baby; both toys circa late 1880s. This particular toy is from an old collection and is in untouched, as found, original condition and articulated cast iron body, when the toy, by means of a string, is pulled along the floor a simulated walking movement is made. The iron parts have a japanned finish and facial features applied (eyes and mouth). Dressed in a cotton print with lace trim and a fur tail. The monkey most likely had a cloth bonnet at some point and was stitched to the hole on the right and left of head. A really unique and seldom found toy. SIZE: Approx. length 6-1/2″. CONDITION: Overall pristine to near mint. 1-10380 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3194	$1,955.00	IVES CAST IRON WALKING MONKEY. A wonderful toy that is rarely found! This particular toy was made as a monkey and Ives also manufactured the crawling baby; both toys circa late 1880s. This particular toy is from an old collection and is in untouched, as found, original condition and articulated cast iron body, when the toy, by means of a string, is pulled along the floor a simulated walking movement is made. The iron parts have a japanned finish and facial features applied (eyes and mouth). Dressed in a cotton print with lace trim and a fur tail. The monkey most likely had a cloth bonnet at some point and was stitched to the hole on the right and left of head. A really unique and seldom found toy. SIZE: Approx. length 6-1/2″. CONDITION: Overall pristine to near mint. 1-10380 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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