IVES CLOCKWORK CART WITH TWO GALLOPING HORSES.

IVES CLOCKWORK CART WITH TWO GALLOPING HORSES. Ives, in the late 19th century, made a multitude of clockwork toys. This particular example was one of many different gigs/carts with single or double horses. What is unusual about this toy is the clockwork mechanism not only caused the toy to propel across the floor, but by means of wires to each horse a simulated running motion occurred creating a lifelike action. In addition the rear wheels could be set to go in a circular or straight motion. Part of the charm of early American tin toys was the use of figures and horses that weren’t in proportion to the wagons they were connected to, as this toy illustrates with the use of an oversized figure. Ives’ many incarnations of this toy used different body styles, figures and horses, all built around the same chassis. Another ingenious use of the parts that they made to create many different toys using the same basic clockwork mechanism. SIZE: 11-3/4″ l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Overall very good plus. Horses have some paint loss to their right sides. Painted cart is in exceptional condition (driver reattached to seat). Front wire hitches reattached to clockwork mechanism. 1-10018 (4,000-6,000)

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
	3061	$3,450.00	IVES CLOCKWORK CART WITH TWO GALLOPING HORSES. Ives, in the late 19th century, made a multitude of clockwork toys. This particular example was one of many different gigs/carts with single or double horses. What is unusual about this toy is the clockwork mechanism not only caused the toy to propel across the floor, but by means of wires to each horse a simulated running motion occurred creating a lifelike action. In addition the rear wheels could be set to go in a circular or straight motion. Part of the charm of early American tin toys was the use of figures and horses that weren’t in proportion to the wagons they were connected to, as this toy illustrates with the use of an oversized figure. Ives’ many incarnations of this toy used different body styles, figures and horses, all built around the same chassis. Another ingenious use of the parts that they made to create many different toys using the same basic clockwork mechanism. SIZE: 11-3/4″ l. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Malcolm Deisenroth, Jr. CONDITION: Overall very good plus. Horses have some paint loss to their right sides. Painted cart is in exceptional condition (driver reattached to seat). Front wire hitches reattached to clockwork mechanism. 1-10018 (4,000-6,000) 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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