PEGASUS CLOCKWORK ENGINE ATTRIBUTED TO STEVENS & BROWN.

PEGASUS CLOCKWORK ENGINE ATTRIBUTED TO STEVENS & BROWN. The quintessential American tin, clockwork train engine, one of two known surviving examples. Upon close examination one can understand the complexity, as well desirability, of this toy. When clockwork mechanism is activated the engine steams forward while the engineer, who has an articulated arm, rings the bell. The engineer is actually constructed of three separate die cut pieces of tin, riveted together. A most complex and highly detailed train engine, including such details as an articulated front pony truck, a complex front lantern, bulbous spark arrester smoke stack, and fancifully cut-out bell support. To further add to the appeal of this toy is the finely stenciled cab area, including the stenciled roof, the stenciled name “Pegasus”, a leaf stenciling directly under windows and stenciled cherries beneath the smokestack. Painted in a multitude of vibrant colors, with a copper wash to the large ornately cast rear wheels which are indigenous only to this toy and the large Ives Whistler. A most ingenious locomotive patented by E.C. Phelps in 1874. One of the most complicated engines of the American tin toys. The other known example is pictured on page 240 of American Antique Toys and the 1872 Stevens & Brown catalog. SIZE: 11″ l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. This toy was discovered many years ago by a well known toy dealer who saw it in a home layout featured in the “Country Living” magazine. He diligently searched for the owner of this toy that was pictured, and after much effort fought and bought this wonderful toy. CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine plus with some paint touch up to boiler area & cow catcher. 1-10070 (30,000-50,000)

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
	3036	$37,375.00	PEGASUS CLOCKWORK ENGINE ATTRIBUTED TO STEVENS & BROWN. The quintessential American tin, clockwork train engine, one of two known surviving examples. Upon close examination one can understand the complexity, as well desirability, of this toy. When clockwork mechanism is activated the engine steams forward while the engineer, who has an articulated arm, rings the bell. The engineer is actually constructed of three separate die cut pieces of tin, riveted together. A most complex and highly detailed train engine, including such details as an articulated front pony truck, a complex front lantern, bulbous spark arrester smoke stack, and fancifully cut-out bell support. To further add to the appeal of this toy is the finely stenciled cab area, including the stenciled roof, the stenciled name “Pegasus”, a leaf stenciling directly under windows and stenciled cherries beneath the smokestack. Painted in a multitude of vibrant colors, with a copper wash to the large ornately cast rear wheels which are indigenous only to this toy and the large Ives Whistler. A most ingenious locomotive patented by E.C. Phelps in 1874. One of the most complicated engines of the American tin toys. The other known example is pictured on page 240 of American Antique Toys and the 1872 Stevens & Brown catalog. SIZE: 11″ l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. This toy was discovered many years ago by a well known toy dealer who saw it in a home layout featured in the “Country Living” magazine. He diligently searched for the owner of this toy that was pictured, and after much effort fought and bought this wonderful toy. CONDITION: Overall condition is very fine plus with some paint touch up to boiler area & cow catcher. 1-10070 (30,000-50,000) 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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