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1118
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$2,251.50
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SIX AUTOMOTIVE PENNY TOYS.Great grouping of early automotive penny toys. First being an extremely elaborate limousine with a friction motor over rare wheels, and embossed tin seated figures in passenger compartment. This vehicle also has simulated head & cowl lights. Finished in a white with gold flashing. Second vehicle is virtually identical to previous excepting slightly larger and of different manufacturer (Distler?), and is finished in a blue litho with yellow highlighting & features a luggage rack as well as friction mechanism over rear wheels. Third vehicle is similar to first vehicle but on a smaller scale without front headlights. Both have trademark “JM” (Meier) on passenger doors. Fourth vehicle is a fanciful open touring car with chauffeur & seated rear passenger. Front radiator is embossed with large “M” at top (Meier). Fifth vehicle is an elongated open touring car with chauffeur (Fischer). Sixth vehicle is an enclosed sedan with trademark “GF” (Fischer). SIZE: Varies from 3-1/8″ to 5-3/4″ l. PROVENANCE: The Estate of Carol and Jerry Soling. CONDITION: Overall finish of the vehicles is fine to very fine. 1-14629 (950-1,250) – Lot 1118 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll Auction - Fall 2014 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. |