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Top-Shelf Lineup Of Toys, Banks And Trains Offered At Bertoia’s
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Items Include Jeanne Bertoia’s Doorstop Collection
FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2016 • VOL. 47, NO. 11
Hake’s Americana Rolls Out Campaign Rarities Pop-Culture And Political Memorabilia Lead The Way
In the world of antique toys, said Bertoia Auctions associate condition is king. With that in mind, Rich Bertoia. “For a toy or bank Bertoia’s first auction of 2016 pays even to be considered for his coltribute to the most outstanding lection, it had to be at least nearexamples of toys from mint, and that’s all subcategories, as especially challengwell as pristine banks, ing when you’re trains and talking about cast doorstops. The New iron.” Jersey company’s The sale will Saturday, March 12, begin with a magSelect Toys Auction nificent array of will showcase exquiscast-iron vehicles ite pieces from many from Brady’s coladvanced colleclection. Toy enthutions, including siasts will be able to that of respected feast on Dent factory Lancaster, Pa., col- Five of the rare figural cast-iron samples and a doorstops from the personal collec- parade of coveted lector Bob Brady. “Over the years, tion of Jeanne Bertoia will include, Hubley Royal Circus Bob Brady has set a (clockwise from rear left) Whistling Wagons, such as the very high bar in Jim, Uncle Sam, Pelican, Football Continued on page 6 terms of condition,” Player, and Halloween Girl.
St. Patrick’s Day And Easter Promotion At The Emporium on page 3
Cottone Auctions To Celebrate 30 Years In The Business on page 4
A Voltamp #2120 Trolley, closedend version, second series with wire basket on end, ex. Herb Morley collection, will be estimated at $6,000-$8,000.
The J. & E. Stevens Boy Scout Camp castiron mechanical bank, patented 1915 with provenance from the Clive Devenish collection will be estimated at $12,000-$15,000.
Quimper Club International Held 17th Annual Meeting In Seattle
Coin-Op And Advertising Auction Hits The Jackpot on page 7
This 1864 Lincoln/Johnson campaign parade flag is estimated at $10,000-$20,000. The race for the White House, with all its hoopla and historical tradition, is now in full swing. With primaries and upcoming conventions as their inspiration, the team members at America’s original pop culture auction house, Hake’s Americana, has curated an auction grouping of rare and early political memorabilia that’s predicted to win collector approval in all 50 states.
Hake’s 2,784-lot online, phone and absentee Auction #217, which closes for bidding March 15 to 17, features more than 600 lots of investmentgrade political antiques and collectibles. The centerpiece of the political section is Lot 24, a spectacular 1864 Lincoln and Johnson campaign parade flag. The 8-by-11-inch oil cloth canton with 34 stars is the first one Hake’s president, Alex Winter, has ever seen. “Examples of 1864 Lincoln campaign items are much scarcer than their 1860 counterparts, and the Continued on page 2
Bodnar’s To Hold Unreserved Special Collections Auction On March 17 on page 10
The Quimper Club International held its 17th annual meeting in Seattle, Wash., from Sept. 21 to the 24, 2015. Club members gathered in the Crown Plaza Seattle to renew friendships and tour the Emerald City. Quimper pottery is a collectible tin-glazed, hand-painted ceramic made in Quimper, France. The club’s business meeting was brief. The big news at the meeting was the announcement that next year’s gathering will be held in Kansas City, Mo. A post-meeting trip
will take place to nearby Bentonville, Ark., to visit the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The highlight of every annual meeting is the show and sale. Six dealers presented a dazzling array of unusual pieces of Quimper pottery, ranging from a Petit Breton plate bordered with yellow and blue bands priced at $15 to a rare circa 1880 botanical server for $950. To join the Quimper Club International, visit www.quimper club.org.
Guns Fit For A President, Royalty, Or A Secessionist Featured At Julia’s on page 12
In This Issue This very rare 1935 Mickey Mouse One Cent Bubble Gum display box, is estimated at $5,000-$10,000.
A large linen-mounted display sign for Superman Bread, circa 1941, is estimated at $2,000-$5,000.
SHOPS, SHOWS & MARKETS . . . . . . . . . . starting on page 3 SHOPS DIRECTORY . . . . . . . . . on page 5 EVENT & AUCTION CALENDAR . on page 9 AUCTION SALE BILLS . . . starting on page 9
FEATURED AUCTION: Bodnar’s Auction - March 17, in Edison, New Jersey - page 10
AUCTIONEER DIRECTORY . . . . on page 11 CLASSIFIEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . on page 19