RARE IVES “HOOK-BEHIND”.

RARE IVES “HOOK-BEHIND”. This most comical 19th century toy is depicting an elderly country woman in a horse-drawn cart being chased after by a black youth. The elderly lady has a stamped brass face and is attired in her original clothing; the black youth has cast iron legs, a composition head and also has his original fabric clothing. Clockwork mechanism propels the toy forward while the horse appears to be galloping and the black youth appears to be running. Remnants of paper label on rear of lady’s seat. SIZE: 17″. CONDITION: Overall original, untouched condition except old repair to rear of cart where boy’s hands are attached. Black light inspection reveals paint touch-up to this area as well as minor re-soldering of horse hitch to clockwork motor. One of boy’s legs appears to be repainted. 1-6128 MC (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2006

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
	59	$20,125.00	RARE IVES “HOOK-BEHIND”. This most comical 19th century toy is depicting an elderly country woman in a horse-drawn cart being chased after by a black youth. The elderly lady has a stamped brass face and is attired in her original clothing; the black youth has cast iron legs, a composition head and also has his original fabric clothing. Clockwork mechanism propels the toy forward while the horse appears to be galloping and the black youth appears to be running. Remnants of paper label on rear of lady’s seat. SIZE: 17″. CONDITION: Overall original, untouched condition except old repair to rear of cart where boy’s hands are attached. Black light inspection reveals paint touch-up to this area as well as minor re-soldering of horse hitch to clockwork motor. One of boy’s legs appears to be repainted. 1-6128 MC (20,000-30,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2006 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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