MARTIN MYSTERIOUS BALL.

An incredibly designed and great mechanical toy from the earlier part of the 20th century and a true case of toy form copying real life. The concept of this toy was actually a circus act for the latter part of the 19th and earlier part of the 20th century of a gentleman enclosed within a ball moving upwards in a spiral fashion and when reaching the top, he would open his ball and appear before the mystified crowds. A truly ingenious and imaginative toy which is often susceptible to damage and/or broken mechanical aspects. This particular example is in fine working order. Oftentimes the lithograph becomes soiled and/or worn, yet this example is in very good overall original litho finish. At some point and time a new string has replaced the frail cord, thus allowing the child or adult to watch this feat. SIZE: Approx 14″ t. PROVENANCE: From the Laurence Hapgood Estate. CONDITION: Overall condition as stated above. A nice example with great action. 49003-10 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2011

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2015

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
	2011	$711.00	MARTIN MYSTERIOUS BALL. An incredibly designed and great mechanical toy from the earlier part of the 20th century and a true case of toy form copying real life. The concept of this toy was actually a circus act for the latter part of the 19th and earlier part of the 20th century of a gentleman enclosed within a ball moving upwards in a spiral fashion and when reaching the top, he would open his ball and appear before the mystified crowds. A truly ingenious and imaginative toy which is often susceptible to damage and/or broken mechanical aspects. This particular example is in fine working order. Oftentimes the lithograph becomes soiled and/or worn, yet this example is in very good overall original litho finish. At some point and time a new string has replaced the frail cord, thus allowing the child or adult to watch this feat. SIZE: Approx 14″ t. PROVENANCE: From the Laurence Hapgood Estate. CONDITION: Overall condition as stated above. A nice example with great action. 49003-10 (1,000-1,500) – Lot 2011 Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2015 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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MARTIN MYSTERIOUS BALL.