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The Brady collection also housed many exceptional American tin and tin/cast-iron toys, like the Althof Bergmann “Mary and Her Lambs” bell toy. All original and in astonishing near-mint condition with rich paint, the toy had previously been part of the L C Hegarty collection and, later, the Max Berry collection. With Bob Brady’s name added to its illustrious provenance, “Mary and Her Lambs” achieved twice the high estimate, selling for $36,000.

Bertoia’s was honored to feature the entire mechanical

bank collection of the late John Forrest “Jack” White, which, like the Brady collection, included many rarities that had formerly belonged to pioneering collectors of the hobby. Among the top selections were these three favorites: Initiating First Degree bank, $18,000; Professor Pug Frog bank, $15,600; and Owl Turns Head bank, $13,200. A German-made Indian Scout skittles container, 28 inches long, sold for $36,000 against an estimate of $2,500-$4,500.

A Santa belsnickel with reindeer-drawn sleigh on platform pull toy, accompanied by wooden crate in which it likely had been stored since its manufacture, sold for $50,400 against an estimate of $20,000-$30,000.

Japanese postwar toys definitely made their mark. A 27-inch Yonezawa Atom Jet racer in super condition was twice as desirable with its ultra-rare pictorial box. It defied its $20,000-$30,000 estimate to sell for $40,800, a possible world record price for an Atom Jet car. A Yonezawa Astro Boy Cadillac car made $21,600, more than four times its high estimate, while a boxed Asakusa Mighty Atom Boy motorcycle earned $19,200, nearly five times its high estimate.

A coveted Masudaya Machine Man from the celebrated “Gang of Five” series of big, boxy robots came with blue-chip provenance from the collection of the late FH Griffith, one of the visionaries who first viewed Japanese toy robots as collectibles of the present and future. In pristine to nearmint condition, the Machine Man sold within estimate for $60,000.

Other notable auction highlights included a Holt Manufacturing salesman’s sample of a Model 75 Caterpillar bulldozer, ex. Ray Burgess collection, $22,800 (est. $12,000-$18,000), and a 13-inch Hubley full-figure Giraffe doorstop, $6,600 (est. $3,000-$5,000).

For additional information, call 856-692-1881 or email toys@bertoiaauctions.com.

All prices quoted in this report are inclusive of buyer’s premium.

All images courtesy of Bertoia Auctions.

Pattern And Flow

Continued from page 5 tographs, and hand tools artistry and commercial used by the artists. success. As a grass-roots art com-

Featuring spectacular use munity developed around of color, this lavish and decorated paper arts in the immersive publication 1960s, new styles of paper, includes 280 vivid illustra- such as marbled paper, tions of intricate patterns paste paper, and fold-andand designs. Its chronologi- dye papers, became a phecal narrative surveys the nomenon across the United development of the field and States. “Pattern and Flow” introduces the artists work- includes a detailed ing from the 1960s to the illustrated reference section 2000s. Written by The Met’s with essential biographical longtime Museum Librarian and professional information for Preservation at the for each artist, providing an Thomas J. Watson Library, in-depth look at the knowlMindell Dubansky, “Pattern edge and skills of these pioand Flow” also features an neering creatives. The book introductory essay by Sidney captures the passion that E. Berger, scholar and direc- inspired the decorated paper tor emeritus of the Phillips movement through both the Library at the Peabody Essex text, which explores the rise Museum, Salem, Mass. of the form and its enduring

The book will accompany legacy today, and the hypnothe exhibition ,“Pattern and tizing and often iconic variety Flow: A Golden Age of of designs illustrated in full American Decorated Paper, color throughout the volume. 1960s to 2000s,” at the Providing the first conGrolier Club in New York, textualization of the history curated by Ms. Dubansky and of contemporary American opening Wednesday, Jan. 18 decorated paper, “Pattern (it will remain on view and Flow” is the culmination through April 8). The exhibi- of several years of hands-on tion will feature approxi- research conducted by mately 150 objects from The Dubansky, including visiting Met’s Thomas J. Watson the studios of working artists Library collection, with deco- both locally and across the rated papers displayed in United States. The Watson context with rare books, Library has a growing collecobjects, color recipe books, tion about the history of correspondence, pho- paper, papermaking, and decoration, and the Library has recently acquired many publications that feature the work of the Paper Legacy Collection artists. The significant collection demonstrates the creativity and variety of decorated paper in the book arts of the past 50 years.

Additionally, the Watson Library has launched a research guide for the Paper Legacy Collection that includes information on how to access the collection in person and online. The research guide includes links to all Watsonline catalog records, images of papers, and artist-provided documentation from its Digital Collections database, a list of basic biographical information for artists, Dubansky’s presentation “Documenting a Generation: The Watson Library Paper Legacy Project,” and a full run (1987–93) of the journal “Ink & Gall,” which is dedicated to the history and technique of marbling.

“Pattern and Flow: A Golden Age of American Decorated Paper, 1960s to 2000s” is available in hardcover from Yale University Press and The Met Store for $65.

For inquiries about the exhibition at the Grolier Club in New York, email Amanda Domizio at amanda@ DomizioPR.com.

CALENDARS

DELAWARE 02/04/23, WILMINGTON, SAT.

AT 5PM, Antqs., Glassware, Artwork, Adv., & Collec. C.War era flatware, cabinets, primitive collectibles, coin silver, Atlas Powder Co. adv. box, Esso gas can, DE books, mahog. shaving mirror w/drawer, 18th cen. keyhole chopper, oil lamps, popcorn quilt, & more!, 1323 Newport Gap Pike, Delaware Estate Sale

ILLINOIS

01/28/23, UNION, SAT., Old West & Native American Auction., Online Only: DonleyAuctions.com, Donley Auctions

MARYLAND 02/03/23, PARSONSBURG, FRI.

AT 5:03PM, 17th Annual Firearm & Men's Night Auction! 190+ firearms incl. antq./ mod. rifles, shotguns, handguns, bayonets, swords, rifle scopes, ammo., shooting access., etc. Custom 2022 Corvette Stingray 3LT, 2012 Polaris 550 & 2013 Polaris 570 ATVs., Live & Online: 8000 Esham Rd.; www.amauctions.com; proxibid.com, A&M Auctioneers & Appraisers

OHIO 02/01/23, BEACH CITY, BEGINS CLOSING WED. AT

6PM, McDonald's & Coca~Cola Collectibles. Sev. lg. Ronald figures, merry-go-round, store signs, happy meal displays, 450+ happy meal inserts. Coca~Cola incl. machines, signs, small items. + two juke boxes., Online Only: www.stevechuppauctions.com, Steve Chupp Auctions

PENNSYLVANIA 01/20-29/23, HELLERTOWN,

ENDS SUN. AT7PM, Vtg. & antq. items, primitives, ephemera, collectibles, hh, adv., uranium glass, WWII blackout lantern, Bell telephone horn., Online Only: lesbeyerauctioneer.hibid.com, Les Beyer, Auctioneer

01/26/23, NAZARETH, THURS.

AT 5PM, Oak file cabinets, Hotel Easton collec., Louis Vuitton suitcase, Christo "The Gates" posters, adv. signs, Vic. lighting, circa 1974 VWBeetle yard art- car cut in half, Beech Nut tobacco signs, Good Gulf, & more, antq. telephones, Grundig table radio, Vict. floor lamps/ lighting, stained glass windows, cast window grills, Waterford crystal & more!, Online Only: Dottaauction.hibid.com, Dotta Auction Co.

AUCTIONS

01/26/23, PHILADELPHIA, THURS. AT 10AM, Crystal stemware/ pcs., Deco/ bisque/ porcelain figures, 18th-19th cen. coin flatware, Tiffany jars & jiggers, sterling candlesticks, candelabra, jewelry, clocks, Louis XV style boulle, mus. instruments, Les Paul guitars, mandolins & more, artwork, collec. Henri David prec. metal & stone mini-sculptures, vtg. door knobs/ hardware, & much more!, Online Only: www.bssauction.com; liveauctioneers & invaluable.com, Barry S. Slosberg, Inc. 01/27/23, CHAMBERSBURG, FRI. AT1:30PM, Workshop tools, furn., fireman's collec., Cumberland Valley & Friendship Fireman helmets, old Fire Co. photos, paper items, 1906 Fireman's Convention pin, brass hose couplings, axe, firetruck toys: plastic/ metal/ iron, firetruck pedal car, plaques, & more. Local milk bottles, blue crocks, old baskets, gumball mach., & much more!, 4401 Philadelphia Ave., Kenny's Auction 01/28/23, MOUNTWOLF, SAT. AT9AM, Author Gary D. Baldwin collec. (book: Moser Artistic Glass) incl. book examples, Moser glass, Behemian glass, 20+ lg. Parian statues, bust, Victorian glass, cut glass, Roseville Art pottery, sterling silver, silver plate, dolls & access., Live & Online: 4522 N. Sherman St. Ext. / www.rentzelsauctionservice.com, Rentzels Auction Service

01/28/23, POTTSTOWN,

CLOSES SAT. AT4PM, Estate Auction incl. Sporting Goods, Collec., Firearms, Jewelry & More. Ammo., reloading dies, shot guns, pistols, vtg. military style bolt action rifle, Thompson 45 black powder pistol, bb guns, 10k & 14k gold jewelry, toys, 42" Cub Cadet tractor LT1042, machinist chest, & much more!, Online Only: geyerauctions.hibid.com, Geyer Auction Companies

01/29/23, YORK, BEGINS CLOSING SUN. AT 9AM,

Trading Card & Collectibles Auction incl. Pokemon, Yugioh, Baseball, Football & more!, Online Only: www.proxibid.com/marburgauctions, Marburg Auctions

01/31/23, EPHRATA, BEGINS CLOSING TUES. AT 6PM,

Comic Book Auction! Selec. Bound Golden Age comics, graded books. Platinum/ Golden/ Silver/ Bronze/ Mod. age. Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spiderman, The Avengers, Jungle Comics, Cowboy/ Western, Werewolf By Night, etc., 564 N. Reading Rd., Gehman Auctions

01/31/23, GLEN ROCK, TUES. AT

9AM, Gigantic Art Auction incl. 500+ folk art items, 400+ framed pcs., mod. pottery, carvings, art glass paper wts., paintings, prints, & pics., carvings by Walter & June Gottshall, Daniel & Barbra Strawser, S.A. Shoemaker, Gary Foltz, Menno, others. Redware, slipware, dec. stoneware by Foltz, Breininger, Yoder & Logan, David Eldreth & others., 4067 Snyder Rd., Wehrly's Auction Svc.

02/02, KINZERS, THURS. AT

10AM, Militaria, weapons, firearms, military-related & rare ephemera and books, 5336 Mine Rd.,; www.invaluable.com, Embassy Auctions International

02/03/23, BANGOR, FRI. AT

10AM, 600 lots: Country, Primitives, Americana, Folk Art & Industrial. Blue dec. stoneware/ adv.jugs, slipdec. redware, painted pantry boxes, yellowware/ mochaware, wdn. bowls, game boards, Tramp Art frames/ dressers, decoys, clocks, books, architec. items, button press, penny scale, holiday decor., paintings, rugs, wdn. carousel horse & more!, Live & Online: 521 Richmond Rd.; LiveAuctioneers.com, Hartzell's Auction Gallery, Inc.

02/03/23, MANHEIM, FRI. AT

5PM, Firearms Auction incl. tactical, modern & sporting arms. 353 lots!, Live & Online: 768 Graystone Rd.; hessauctiongroup.com, Hess Auction Group

02/04/23, SPRING GROVE, SAT.

AT 9AM, 300+ lots antqs. & collec. incl. scarce/ rare. Early Gendron child's pedal car, lg. C.War 35 star flag, 1787 book plate/ sm. fraktur, 3 pcs. by Frank Feather, pd. Chippendale high case of drawers- "A. Getty of Taneytown, MD 1770," repro. furn. by Ken Zeigler of Littlestown, PA & Fred Hartman, tall case gfthr. clocks, antq. cast iron toys, much more!, Porters Fire Co., 1199 Porters Rd., PAOnsite Auction

02/05/23, LEBANON, SUN. AT

10AM, Coin & Currency Auction incl. fine silver coins, silver eagle dollars, Morgan dollars, Franklin halves, silver Kennedy halves, Walking Liberty halves, Peace dollars, foreign coins, wheat pennies, proof sets, Barber dimes/ qtrs. & more!, 2246 Lebanon Valley Mall, All Points Auction Company

SHOW & FLEA MARKET CALENDAR

GEORGIA 02/09-12/23, ATLANTA,

THURS.-SUN., Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg.

NEW JERSEY 01/28-29/23, MILLVILLE, SAT.

& SUN., 10AM-4PM, Mid-Winter Antique Show, 1000 Village Dr., Millville, NJ

02/11/23, TITUSVILLE, SAT.

9AM-3PM, Pinback Button Show: Buttons, Badges, Ephemera & Posters, 1396 River Rd. (Rte. 29), Union Fire Co.

OHIO 01/28-29/23, COLUMBUS, SAT.-

SUN., Antiques & Designer Items Market, 717 E. 17th Ave., Ohio Expo Center

02/25-26/23, COLUMBUS, SAT.-

SUN., Antique Market, 717 E. 17th Ave., Ohio Expo Center

PENNSYLVANIA 02/03-04/23, YORK, FRI. 10-6 &

SAT. 10-5, York, PA Antiques Show & Sale, 334 Carlisle Ave., York Fairgrounds Conv. & Expo Ctr., Memorial Hall East

02/18-19/23, PITTSBURGH,

SAT. 10-5 & SUN. 10-4, Pittsburgh Antiques Show, 164 Fort Couch Rd., Pittsburgh - Crown Plaza Hotel

03/24-25/23, LANCASTER, FRI.

10-6 & SAT. 10-4, 46th Annual Post Card Show, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster Farm & Home Center

12/10/22 TO 04/23/23, BERWYN, EVERYSAT. & SUN., 9AM-4PM THROUGH APR.,

Indoor/Outdoor Vtg. Flea, 270 W. Swedesford Rd., Berwyn Vintage Flea Market

VIRGINIA

03/04-05/23, CHANTILLY, SAT.

9-6 & SUN. 11-5, The DC BIG FLEA Antiques Market, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, Dulles Expo Center

Leave Loved Ones With Realistic Value Expectations

“What’s It Worth” Antiques Minute

By Mike Ivankovich

It happens quite often when I perform a house or estate contents appraisal. A client brings out an item with a note from mom, dad or the grandparents that basically says, “This is extremely valuable,” or, “This is worth X.” Usually this “value” was obtained from a well-intentioned individual with little or no expertise in the category and is nowhere near today’s realistic value.

Often it’s a piece of cut glass, artwork or print, furniture item, Limoges plate or vase, china set, or perhaps a run-of-the-mill Chotchkee. The other day it was an antique and very primitive workbench that was 10 feet long, weighed several hundred pounds, and the young owner had been told it was worth at least $1,000 by a family member. I doubt that it