Revised: 6/26/2009

Additional Information: This lot carries the same provenance as lot 1050.

HUBLEY LOCKHEED SIRIUS AIRPLANE. One of the finest known all original examples to exist. Vibrant colors with gray rubber tires, a nickel plated engine & propeller and gilt trim. The open seated cockpit contained Lindberg himself and his copilot. A most desirable as well as realistic toy plane manufactured by Hubley in the 1930s. SIZE: 8-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Larry Seiber of San Jose, CA. CONDITION: Very fine plus with some minor chipping to paint on wings and tail. 1-9109 (4,500-6,500)

Revised: 7/2/2009

Additional Information: This lot carries the same provenance as lot 1050.

HUBLEY MACK TRUKMIXER. Once again Larry displays his taste for rarity and condition. Seldom found, this truly life like version of the real truck is in near mint untouched original condition. When the child would roll the toy along the ground, the mixer would revolve through a series of gears and the nickel plated expansion tank, aside a delicate cast iron yoke is intact and without damage. The only thing missing is the original box! SIZE: 7-1/2″ l. PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Larry Seiber of San Jose, CA. CONDITION: Very fine to near mint. 1-9087 (6,000-8,000)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Correction: This toy is a Kenton NOT Arcade.

ARCADE BUCKEYE DITCHER. A great depiction of a commercial trencher prevalent at all construction sites of the time period. Two cranks, one activates the scooping mechanism, the other adjusts the depth at which it would dig. Brilliantly enameled in deep red with nickel plated scoops, wheels, and treads. It is highlighted with green engine housing with gilt trim. SIZE: 13″ l. PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Larry Seiber of San Jose, CA. CONDITION: Very fine plus to near mint. 1-9133 (800-1,200)

Revised: 6/9/2009

Lot Added: RARE “ARE YOU A BUFFALO?” BELL TOY. Fresh from a Midwestern home and produced by the famed Gong Bell Toy Company in the latter part of the 19th century. This toy depicts a buffalo standing on top of the world while questioning if you are a member of the Great Association of Buffalos. A finely cast iron base with simulated wooden branches forming the base. Cast into said base is the number 57 which corresponds to the catalog/item number in the Gong Bell catalog. Handsomely enameled in silver with a brown buffalo & blue “globe”. When pulled along the floor the buffalo would turn right to left while swinging the bell in his mouth. Often times due to the frailty of the iron casting it is very difficult to find this toy in complete and undamaged condition such as this example! SIZE: 5-1/2″ l. CONDITION: Overall very fine plus. 1-9452 AT (3,000-4,000)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Additional Information: The toy black lights OK so probably and old old repaint.

KINGSBURY COUPE. Car has red body with black running boards, front and back license plate and is set up for headlights to work on a battery. This coupe has white rubber tires with red painted hubs and a rumble seat. SIZE: 13″ l. CONDITION: Overall near excellent with some rubs on one side of the roof and side panel behind window. 1-9391 (600-800)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Additional Information: Box is missing two internal flaps on one end

RARE KATZ GRAND CENTRAL STATION WITH ORIGINAL BOX. A very scarce tin toy mfg by Henry Katz & Co. of New York. Toy shows a 1920s look at the famous train station with wind-up trains that scoot in and out of station tunnels. Die-cut tin figures at center of toy. Original box has 20s/30s deco style station images on five sides. A lovely toy with exceptional graphics. SIZE: 16″ l. CONDITION: Toy is excellent plus and working. Box is complete and near excellent. 1-9277 (1,500-2,500)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Additional Information: Split on base of one figure.

PIED PIPER 10 PIN SET BY W.S. REED TOY COMPANY. A fine early paper lithographed toy depicting the Pied Piper fairy tale. Typical of Reed, the color lithography was somewhat more muted than its competitors, however box lid and figures have outstanding detailing and appeal to the collector as well as the child of the time period. The European version features 9 pins, the American version features 10 pins. One would set up the pins and then roll one of the wooden balls to see how many figures they could knock down. All contained within a wooden box (some damage/loss to wooden box). SIZE: Figures approx 8-1/2″ t. Box 12-1/2″ x 8-1/4″ x 4″. CONDITION: Overall very good plus, a few scrapes/paper loss to some figures. Overall minor soiling to color lithograph. 1-9416 (1,000-1,500)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Additional Information: According to someone familiar with this work it is not a genuine original. We do not know this for sure. We are selling it with no guarantee (It is 60-80 years old for sure).

ORIGINAL VICTOR GRAMOPHONE “NIPPER” OIL ON CANVAS. This painting by the Bristol, UK artist Francis Barraud used the Jack Russell terrier named Nipper (fond of “nipping” at the heels of visitors) that he had inherited upon his brother Mark’s death as his model. Barraud tried selling his painting to Edison-Bell, but they didn’t bite. However, their competitors the Gramophone and Victor companies were taken by the image, renaming it “His Master’s Voice” and it became one of the most recognized images in American advertising. The Gramophone and Victor companies commissioned Barraud to paint 24 copies of his 1899 original for distribution to their branch offices. This painting is signed in the lower right corner with the artist’s initials and the Roman numeral “VII”, being the 7th he produced. SIZE: Overall: 34-1/2″ w 24-1/2″ h. PROVENANCE: From the Sherman Clay Company which was the west coast’s largest music store from the mid teens to about 1940. They were the largest Victor Talking Machine retailer on the west coast and at that time were give the painting from E.R. Johnson who was this Victor Co. CEO. CONDITION: The canvas in very good to near excellent condition with only a small area of paint loss adjacent to the edge of the upper frame. Painting is in its original gilt frame with metal plaque which reads “His Master’s Voice”. 1-9253 (8,000-12,000)

Revised: 6/9/2009

Lot Added: PAILLARD 6-TUNE INTERCHANGEABLE MUSIC BOX. No. 2293, Style 13 with crank wind spring beneath bedplate and is accompanied by 3- 17″ cylinders (2 of which are in lower storage drawer). Inlaid case with brass and mother of pearl on lid and front. SIZE: 43″ l x 17″ d x 11-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent restored condition. Case shows various chips and scratches. 1-9457 AT (8,500-9,500)

Revised: 6/9/2009

Lot Added: MERMOD IDEAL SOPRANO INTERCHANGEABLE MUSIC BOX. Original tune cards, 11″ cylinders, polychrome lid inlay, separate case with spare cylinders of which 4 are included. SIZE: 26″ l x 11″ d x 7-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Near excellent restored condition. 1-9454 AT (5,000-6,000)

Revised: 6/9/2009

Lot Added: 12″ MIRA MUSIC BOX. SN 68022. Single comb mechanism within mahogany case accompanied by 12 discs. SIZE: 17-1/2″ l x 16″ d x 10-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Near excellent restored condition. 1-9453 AT (2,500-3,000)

Revised: 6/9/2009

Lot Added: POLYPHON 15-1/2″ MUSIC BOX. Single comb music box with walnut case. Accompanied by 31 discs. SIZE: 18-1/2″ l x 21″ d x 11-1/2″ h. CONDITION: Mechanically restored. 1-9455 AT (3,500-4,500)

Revised: 6/9/2009

Lot Added: KALLIOPE 9-1/2″ DISC PLAYING MUSIC BOX. Rare single comb machine with top-wind motor and Art Nouveau bedplate in walnut case (lid split). Machine with six bells, accompanied by 12 discs. SIZE: 12″ l x 11″ d x 7″ h. CONDITION: Near excellent restored condition. 1-9456 AT (2,000-2,500)

Revised: 6/9/2009

Lot Added: MERMOD 12-TUNE MUSIC BOX. Serial number 60,537. 13″ cylinder w/ crank. SIZE: 28″ l x 11″ d x 8″ h. CONDITION: Near excellent. 1-9458 AT (3,000-4,000)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Additional Information: Tail is an old repair and/or replacement.

SALESMAN SAMPLE SAMSON WINDMILL. Manufactured by the Stover Mfg. Co. of Freeport, IL. Intricate mechanism with large curved brass blades and hammered tail fin mounted to wooden circular base and comes with pin-back button for Samson Windmills. SIZE: 23-1/2″ w x 35″ h. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of the late John Woods, St. Louis, MO. CONDITION: Very good to excellent with some minor bends to some of the blades. 1-9359 (2,500-3,500)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Additional Information: One cross piece may have been replaced.

SALESMAN SAMPLE OLD TOWN CANOE. Circa Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Outstanding wooden construction with ribbed interior framework and attached seats. Exterior is deep forest green with yellow pinstripes stenciled “Old Town Canoe”. Retains original decals on both sides from this Old Town, ME manufacturer. SIZE: 48″ l x 9″ w. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of the late John Woods, St. Louis, MO. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. Overall crazing to original painted surface with various chips to paint and alligatoring to wood. 1-9362 (5,000-10,000)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Additional Information: One very small screw has been replaced on the roller.

SALESMAN SAMPLE PUSH MOWER W/ O.B. Circa 1912, this push mower from the Philadelphia Lawn Mower Co. features nickel handles and moving parts, and wood shaft stenciled “Philadelphia”. Comes with original marked box bottom and business card. SIZE: 6-3/4″ l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of the late John Woods, St. Louis, MO. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent with smooth operation and some wear to finish. Box is generally very good with repaired strip at top. 1-9370 (500-1,000)

Revised: 6/16/2009

Lot Added: MAYO’S ROLY-POLY “DUTCHMAN” TOBACCO TIN. Figural tin with Dutchman attired in yellow shirt with red scarf. SIZE: 7″ h. CONDITION: Very good; two scratches to the back of his head with some moderate wear to the bottom. 9-94682 (250-450)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Correction: Aproximately 45 pieces NOT 70″ pieces.

LARGE LOT OF SILVER PLATED RAILROAD SERVING PIECES. Quality grouping of over 70 silver plated items representing a variety of railways. Included are various creamers, sugars, syrups, covered dishes, silverware and utensils. Represented are Pullman, NYC, PRR, CPR, MCRR, Bangor & Aroostook, Rock Island and Western Pacific. SIZE: Varies. CONDITION: Generally very good with some tarnishing and wear. 1-9044 (1,000-1,500)

Revised: 6/26/2009

Correction: Image in the printed catalog is incorrect.

LARGE RAILROAD TRAIN BELL. Unusual mammoth and very heavy brass bell rests within a cast iron harp base mounted to wooden block stand. Tag indicates from Northern Pacific Railroad Engine #5106. Accompanied by black and white photo of train (but bell is not visible). Affixed with copper tube of unknown purpose. SIZE: 29-1/2″ overall, 16″ dia. CONDITION: Very good to near excellent, one rim chip and various nicks and scratches. 1-9026 (1,500-2,500)