RARE PAINTED “LANDING OF COLUMBUS” BELL TOY.

RARE PAINTED “LANDING OF COLUMBUS” BELL TOY. Given to Harry Doster in 1882, when he was 6 years old, by his parents who moved to Lincoln, PA., in 1900. Harry sold his toy to Harald Minnich in 1068. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Co, an unprecedented example of a somewhat often found bell toy, when comparing the gold-wash version side-by-side with this polychromed version, the differences and appeal are monumental. Even more so, it is a great find to have an original wooden box (inc. name of toy and manufacturer stamped on box) for a bell toy! Originally this toy surfaced in the Adamstown, PA, area and was immediately purchased by a collector. Bob and Jackie were fortunate enough to purchase this toy from that collector many years later. When James Julia sold the Bob & Jackie Stewart in 2005, this toy was purchased for $10,350 by another toy collector. SIZE: 7″ h. CONDITION: Overall condition is fine to very fine, box is in excellent condition. 1-13165 (4,500-8,500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2013

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
	3175	$3,948.75	RARE PAINTED “LANDING OF COLUMBUS” BELL TOY. Given to Harry Doster in 1882, when he was 6 years old, by his parents who moved to Lincoln, PA., in 1900. Harry sold his toy to Harald Minnich in 1068. Manufactured by J. & E. Stevens Co, an unprecedented example of a somewhat often found bell toy, when comparing the gold-wash version side-by-side with this polychromed version, the differences and appeal are monumental. Even more so, it is a great find to have an original wooden box (inc. name of toy and manufacturer stamped on box) for a bell toy! Originally this toy surfaced in the Adamstown, PA, area and was immediately purchased by a collector. Bob and Jackie were fortunate enough to purchase this toy from that collector many years later. When James Julia sold the Bob & Jackie Stewart in 2005, this toy was purchased for $10,350 by another toy collector. SIZE: 7″ h. CONDITION: Overall condition is fine to very fine, box is in excellent condition. 1-13165 (4,500-8,500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Fall 2013 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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