IVES PREACHER ON PAINTED YELLOW BASE.

IVES PREACHER ON PAINTED YELLOW BASE. A classic clockwork toy from the 1880s-1890s featuring a comical black preacher with bulging glass eyes. When the mechanism is activated holding a pamphlet in one hand, standing upright and turning his head to view the audience while gesturing and slamming the podium with his right hand. This toy is often found on the walnut base and occasionally will come on a red, robin’s egg blue or the more unusual and more difficult to find the yellow base. The yellow base is highlighted with blue pin-striping and red decorations. SIZE: Approx. 10″ t. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus. Mechanism functional but sounding dry and in need of some lubrication. 1-11598 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012

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
	3208	$3,737.50	IVES PREACHER ON PAINTED YELLOW BASE. A classic clockwork toy from the 1880s-1890s featuring a comical black preacher with bulging glass eyes. When the mechanism is activated holding a pamphlet in one hand, standing upright and turning his head to view the audience while gesturing and slamming the podium with his right hand. This toy is often found on the walnut base and occasionally will come on a red, robin’s egg blue or the more unusual and more difficult to find the yellow base. The yellow base is highlighted with blue pin-striping and red decorations. SIZE: Approx. 10″ t. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus. Mechanism functional but sounding dry and in need of some lubrication. 1-11598 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012 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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