
The Toy Collection of TOM SAGE SR.
MAY 29, 2025






The Toy Collection of Tom Sage Sr.

MAY 29, 2025
The Toy Collection of Tom Sage Sr.
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MAY 29, 2025
Thursday Session | Auction Starts at 9:0 0 am est
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AUCTIONEERS: DIVISION CONSULTANTS:
Dan Morphy
Shaye Krispine
Angel Lopez
Doug Prendeville
Tom Sage Jr.
Sage’s personal collection of 500-600 rare and fine European and American toys and trains includes 1904 Marklin Ferris Wheel, 45in Marklin Amerika ocean liner, many book examples and sole survivors
DENVER, PA. – If you had occasion to attend any major toy or train show over the past 40 years, either here in the States or in Europe, at some point in time you probably crossed paths with the late Tom Sage Sr. A pioneer in both antique toy-dealing and the toy-collecting hobby, Tom never missed a buying opportunity. He was on the move and omnipresent, even if toy shows were back-to-back in different countries. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of toys and could spot a fake from across the room. Tom would make a calculated but low-key sweep around a saleroom that had just opened for business and leave with several choice pieces before the rest of us had even finished our first coffee of the day. His eye could zero in on a toy or train like a laser beam, assessing its condition while his mental calculator determined its resale value and what he should pay for it. He was sharp.
Circa-1995 photo of
Sage
and
Sage Jr., examining an early20th-century German tin toy car at an outdoor antique show.
As a dealer, Tom had a reputation that was synonymous with quality merchandise and trustworthy transactions, but he did not view toys solely as commodities to be bought and sold at a profit. There was a much deeper connection. He appreciated both the aesthetics and the internal mechanisms that activated each toy. He viewed each piece from a historical perspective and regarded all toys, quite correctly, as scale-model reflections of the times in which they were created.
reveled in building his own carefully curated private collection. It would be fair to describe him as a connoisseur, because he always went for the rare and obscure, the ultra-mint, the best of the best. At the time of his passing in November 2024, Tom’s collection numbered somewhere between 500 and 600 pieces. Those toys and trains will be auctioned by Morphy’s in a two-part series, with the first session to be held May 29 and Part II to follow in late October. Both sales will take place at Morphy’s Denver, Pennsylvania gallery, with all forms of remote bidding available.
19” x 6” x 11”. C. 1902-1904. CONDITION: Replaced mast and incorrect flag. The mounts for the clockwork mechanism have been resoldered, resulting in some burn spots in the hull; otherwise, excellent condition. This boat also retains its original stand. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 208, plate 393. 30,000 - 40,000
37” x 6” x 20”. CONDITION: Replacement masts. Most lifeboats are replacements. Very good condition overall. Missing two lifeboats. 4,000 - 8,000
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22” x 4 - 1/2” x 12”. CONDITION: Replacement stand and masts. Excellent condition, with some minor heat damage from boiler on both sides of hull. 3,000 - 6,000
1009 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 1087 “JTALIA” GUNBOAT W/ CLOCKWORK POWER 16” x 5 - 1/2” x 13”. C. 1904-1906. CONDITION: Stern mast is replaced, incorrect flag, retains original life boats, guns, key stand, and anchor. Some cleaning residue on deck; otherwise, excellent to near mint. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 202, plate 376. 18,000 - 24,000
Includes
16” x 7” x 8 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Original headlamps and tires. Includes a more contemporary driver figure. Re-soldering to the passenger side rear fender; otherwise, excellent to near mint condition. 12,000 - 18,000
1014 - EARLY BING HAND-PAINTED AUTOMOBILE
8 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. C. 1901-1903. CONDITION: Includes more contemporary driver; otherwise, all original and excellent condition. 4,000 - 6,000
1015 - BING HAND-PAINTED 4-SEAT OPEN TOURING CAR
13” x 6” x 5”. CONDITION: Retains original tires and lamps. All original finish and in excellent condition. Has a more contemporary composition driver figure.
6,000 - 12,000
1017 - TIPPCO TIN LITHO WIND-UP LIMOUSINE
21” x 7” x 6 - 1/2”. Dunlop Balloon Cord markings on wheels. CONDITION: Near mint condition. 1,500 - 2,500
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1018 - CARETTE TIN LITHO CLOSED 4-SEAT CAR W/ HAND-PAINTED FIGURES
12 - 1/2” x 5” x 9”. CONDITION: Retains original figures, tires and headlamps. Some paint loss to figures, but still great examples; otherwise, excellent to near mint condition. Includes more contemporary luggage on roof rack. 4,000 - 8,000
1019 - BING HAND-PAINTED LARGE SIZE OPEN TOURING CAR
13” x 8” x 8”. C. 1900-1902. CONDITION: Expertly restored paint. More contemporary driver. 4,000 - 6,000
1020 - FISCHER TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK CONVERTIBLE TOWN CAR TAXI
11” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Includes original driver and a loose tin litho woman passenger. Excellent condition. 2,000 - 3,000
1021 - HANS EBERL TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK LIMOUSINE
14” x 6” x 7 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Retains original driver and lamps. Fenders and roof are excellent condition, lithographed body is excellent to near mint condition. 3,000 - 5,000
1022 - FISCHER TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK CONVERTIBLE TOWN CAR
10 - 1/2” x 5” x 6”. CONDITION: Leather roof is frayed. Retains original driver and lamps. Very good to excellent condition, but could clean to a higher grade. 2,000 - 4,000
1023 - HANS EBERL TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK LIMOUSINE W/ HAND-PAINTED DRIVER
11” x 5” x 7 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Includes three more contemporary pieces of luggage. Some paint flaking to luggage rack; otherwise, excellent condition, could clean to a better grade. 4,000 - 6,000
1024 - CARETTE TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK-POWERED LIMOUSINE W/ BATTERY-OPERATED HEADLIGHT
10” x 4” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Replacement lead lamps, headlight original. Hand-painted driver in very nice condition, rest of the car is excellent to near mint. 2,000 - 3,000
12” x 6” x 6”. CONDITION: Passenger side front fender has an area of chipped paint; otherwise, excellent to near mint. Two side lamps are original, front two lights are replacements. Includes two more contemporary passengers. Original rubber tires. Original box. 8,000 - 12,000
16” x 7” x 8”. CONDITION: Original tires and lamps. More contemporary figure. Overpainted red wheels; otherwise, excellent overall condition. 4,000 - 8,000
1027 - GUNTHERMAN HAND-PAINTED OPEN 4-SEAT TOURING CAR W/ BEVELED GLASS WINDSHIELD
14 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Retains original headlights. Rear passenger doors are restored. Red lining on car has been enhanced to match repainted rear doors.
4,000 - 6,000
1028 - CARETTE TIN LITHO OPEN 4-SEAT TOURING CAR
13” x 5” x 5 - 1/4”. CONDITION: Although appears original, the hood section does not match the rest of the car in color; otherwise, excellent condition. 1,000 - 2,000
1029 - GERMAN DISTLER TIN LITHO WIND-UP LIMO
14” x 6” x 5 - 1/2”. Marked “J.D. 3746” on the front hood and “Made in Germany.” It has the original driver and battery-operated headlights. There is some oxidation to the bare metal parts. It has opening doors and back trunk. CONDITION: Excellent Condition.
2,000 - 3,000
1030 - KARL BUB TIN LITHO LIMOUSINE 6” x 6” x 7”. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint condition. Original hood ornament of bulldog. 2,000 - 3,000
1031 - KARL BUB TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK LIMOUSINE 17 - 1/2” x 7 - 1/2” x 7”. CONDITION: Near mint condition, with the exception of some oxidation near the battery compartment. 1,200 - 1,800
1032 - GERMAN TIN LITHO WIND-UP HANS EBERLE MOLESKI STORE TOY TRUCK
7 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/2” x 5 - 3/4”. It has the original backdoors and driver. There is some scratching and wear to the roof and wheels. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1033 - GERMAN HANS EBERLE TIN LITHO WIND-UP SIBLEY LINDSAY & CURR CO. ROCHESTER, NY TOY TRUCK
7” x 4 - 1/2” x 5 - 3/4”. It has the original backdoors and driver. Some general scratching and wear to the wheels. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent Condition. 1,000 - 2,000
1034 - GIBSON’S CHOCOLATES TIN LITHO WIND-UP DELIVERY SERVICE TRUCK
7 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Original back doors and driver. Some general scratching and wear to the wheels. Very good to excellent condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1035 - GERMAN BING TIN LITHO WIND-UP BOSTON STORE TRUCK
7 - 3/4” x 3” x 4 - 1/4”. Marked “195 Germany.” It has the original backdoors and driver. The top of the roof reads “Our Wagon at Your Neighbor’s Door Means the Package Being Delivered is Paid For.” There is very little wear. CONDITION: Excellent to Near Mint Condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1036 - FLEISCHMANN DO-X PONTOON SEAPLANE
19 - 1/4” x 17 - 3/4” x 5”. Made in Germany. Fuselage resembles to hull of a ship to carry passengers to remote islands. Extremely rare, with only a few examples known. Silver version. There are 6 top engines with 12 propellers. CONDITION: Original propeller in the front. All original parts. Excellent condition. 3,000 - 6,000
7 - 1/4” x 4” x 5”. It has the original backdoor and driver. There is slight crazing to the toy, especially on the roof. CONDITION: Excellent Condition.
1,200 - 1,800
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1040 - BING HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK FIRE LADDER TRUCK
13” x 4” x 8 - 1/2”. CONDITION: A few minor touch-ups to red, which do not detract in any way. Excellent to near mint condition. Includes replacement seated firefighters. 3,000 - 6,000
1041 - RARE CAST IRON GERMAN SANDT FULL-FIGURED WOMAN AT SEWING TABLE
7” x 3” x 7 - 1/4”. The crank in the back activates head and hand motions. One of the very few European cast iron toys. It has some minor to moderate wear throughout. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. 4,000 - 8,000
1042 - SCARCE VERSION GERMAN CAST IRON SANDT CLOWN AT SEWING MACHINE TABLE
6 - 1/2” x 3” x 8”. The rear lever activates head and hand motions. The scarcest of two versions. Minor to moderate chipping and wear throughout. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent Condition. 6,000 - 9,000
1044 - MARKLIN I GA. 0-4-2 CONGRESSIONAL LIMITED SET Engine: 12 - 1/2” x 4” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Nice matched original excellent condition set, with exception of small touch up on black lower edge of cars and replaced cowcatcher on the locomotive. Lamp is also a replacement. Replaced smokestack cap. 12,000 - 18,000
1045 - MARKLIN HIGH-VOLTAGE ELECTRIC FE LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER Largest: 14 - 1/2” x 3 - 1/2” x 6”. C. 1906-1907. Original lights. CONDITION: Two domes possibly repainted. A superb example - excellent condition. 8,000 - 12,000
1046 - MARKLIN I GA. CROWN COACH CAR 13” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1909-1912. CONDITION: Excellent. 3,000 - 5,000
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1047 - MARKLIN I GA. CROWN DINING CAR
13” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1909-1912. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 3,000 - 5,000
1048 - MARKLIN I GA. IN CROWN COLORS FOR EXPORT MARKET
13” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 19019-1912. CONDITION: Near mint. 3,000 - 5,000
1049 - MARKLIN 4-WHEEL
& 8-WHEEL
Largest: 12” x 3” x 7”. CONDITION: Excellent. 800 - 1,200
20,000 - 30,000
1051 - SCARCE MARKLIN I GA. LIVE STEAM 0-4-0 TRAIN SET
Engine: 11 - 1/2” x 3” x 6 - 1/2”. Fuel tank in the tender for the preheater of the fuel tank in the driver’s cab, only used 1898-1900. All original condition, including 11 original figures, including postal worker in Postal Car. CONDITION: All original, as-found condition, very good to excellent overall. 8,000 - 12,000
1052 - MARKLIN I-GA. HAND-PAINTED 0-4-2 LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER
Largest: 13” x 3” x 5”. C. 1903. CONDITION: Excellent. Replaced headlamp. Includes key crank. 2,000 - 4,000
1053 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED 8-WHEEL BLUE COACH
10 - 3/4” x 3 - 1/4” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1905. CONDITION: Excellent. 2,000 - 4,000
1054 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED 4-WHEEL BLUE TANK CAR WITH STANDARD OIL COMPANY INSCRIPTION
8” x 3” x 4 - 1/4”. CONDITION: Missing spigot handle. 400 - 600
1055 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED SNOW PLOW
8 - 1/2” x 3” x 4 - 1/2”. CONDITION: The paint is excellent condition. Replacement figures and lamp. 400 - 600
1056 - RARE MARKLIN II GA. CLR CLOCKWORK
10” x 4” x 5 - 3/4”. Central London Railway. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 4,000 - 8,000
1057 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED 4-WHEEL ORANGE TANK CAR WITH STANDARD OIL COMPANY
INSCRIPTION
8” x 3” x 4 - 1/4”. CONDITION: Missing coupler. 400 - 600
- MARKLIN
4-WHEEL BEET TRANSPORT CAR 9” x 4” x 5”. CONDITION: Missing one buffer, otherwise excellent condition. 300 - 500
7” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent condition. Roof is very good to excellent condition. 2,000 - 4,000
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Largest: 7” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: All cars have replacement wheels. 200 - 400
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CAR W/ GUARDHOUSE
7” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. Has Gamages of London metal tag on end of car. CONDITION: Near mint. 200 - 400
1062 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED 4-WHEEL HOSPITAL CAR
8 - 1/2” x 3” x 5 - 1/4”. C. 1903-1904. With a complete original interior, including stove figures and stretchers. CONDITION: Near mint. 2,000 - 4,000
1063 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED 8-WHEEL HOSPITAL CAR
11” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1906-1908. Original stove, cabinet, stretchers and figures.
CONDITION: Near mint, except minor chips on white lower section of one side.
4,000 - 6,000
1064 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED FLAT CAR W/ AIRPLANE
11 - 1/2” x 9” x 3 - 1/2”. C. 1912. CONDITION: All original and in near mint condition.
800 - 1,200
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1065 - MARKLIN I GA. AMERICAN MARKET SET IN ORIGINAL BOX Box: 22” x 15 - 1/2” x 4”. C. 1904-1905. Consisting of: 0-4-0 Locomotive with original headlight, Combine Car and two Coaches with C. P. R R. Set box has sticker from FAO Schwartz in New York. Original wrapping and newspaper wrapping from 1924. CONDITION: Near mint. 4,000 - 8,000
1066 - MARKLIN 0-4-0 AMERICAN EAGLE SET
Largest: 11” x 2 - 3/4” x 5”. C. 1900-1902. Locomotive has the oversized cowcatcher and bell for the American market, nice with a solid front wheel. 12,000 - 18,000
1067 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED RAILROAD STATION
11” x 5 - 3/4” x 7 - 3/4”. C. 1912-1914. CONDITION: Near mint. 400 - 800
1068 - MARKLIN CENTRAL STATION WITH ENGLISH INSCRIPTION
15 - 1/2” x 9 - 1/4” x 12 - 1/2”. Including deluxe hand crank Marklin bell. CONDITION: Excellent. 600 - 900
1069 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED CENTRAL STATION W/ GERMAN INSCRIPTIONS
13” x 8” x 11”. CONDITION: Two hanging signs replaced; otherwise, excellent condition. 3,000 - 5,000
1070 - MARKLIN STEAM TOY SAW MILL 8” x 6” x 6 - 3/4”. With water tank and wheel. CONDITION: Excellent-near mint. 400 - 800
1071 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED RAILWAY CROSSING GUARD HOUSE
8” x 6 - 1/2” x 6”. c. 1904-1909. Original sign, bell and semaphore. CONDITION: Sodder repair to semaphore fence post. Otherwise near mint. 1,200 - 1,800
1072 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2194 HAND-PAINTED TICKET DISPENSER
5” x 2 - 3/4” x 7 - 5/8”. C. 1904-1909. German destination. CONDITION; Retains many original tickets, excellent overall. 400 - 800
1073 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED TICKET DISPENSER IN RED W/ ORIGINAL BOX
2 - 3/4” x 2 - 3/4” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1930s. CONDITION: In near mint condition. Includes original box. 200 - 400
1074 - CHOCOLATE DISPENSER W/ MONEY BANK 4” x 4” x 10 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent condition overall. 2,000 - 3,000
1075 - MARKLIN RAILWAY CROSSING GATE WITH GUARD HOUSE AND BELL 9” x 4 - 1/4” x 6”. With original semaphore, sign and figure. CONDITION: Near mint. 300 - 500
1076 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED GANTRY CRANE 14 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2” x 11 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Re-soldering to one base; otherwise, excellent condition. 1,000 - 1,500
1077 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED STILL BANK 4 - 1/2” x 2 - 1/2” x 2 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Near mint. 200 - 400
1078 - LOT OF 2: MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED DESTINATION BOARD & ELECTIC LIT GUARDHOUSE
Largest: 4 - 1/2” x 2 - 1/2” x 8 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Guardhouse is missing two terminal pickups and is in excellent condition. Destination board has German city inscriptions and is near mint. 200 - 400
1079 - PAIR OF EUROPEAN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMPS
Each: 6” T. CONDITION: Excellent. 200 - 300
1080 - FRENCH TRAIN ACCESSORY RUE DE LA PAIX LE COULTRE WIND-UP CLOCK
3” x 3” x 11”. Signed. Looks like brass, pre-war. CONDITION: Excellent condition.
250 - 500
1081 - PAIR OF MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2149 HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMP POSTS
Each: 8 - 1/2” T. CONDITION: Some oxidation on nickel parts of one lamp. The paint is near mint condition. 400 - 600
1082 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMP
15 - 1/2” T. CONDITION: Lacking wick holder; otherwise, near mint condition. 200 - 400
1083 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED ELECTRIC LAMP POST
18” T. CONDITION: Very good. 600 - 800
1084 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMP
17” T. CONDITION: Replaced globe; otherwise, near mint condition. 300 - 500
1085 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 3452/2 HAND-PAINTED TWO-ARM ELECTRIC LAMP POST
18” x 7 - 3/4”. C. 1907-1915. CONDITION: Some paint chips on lower section of post; otherwise, excellent condition. 3,000 - 5,000
1086 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2374 HAND-PAINTED TRIPLE GLOBE LAMP POST
16 - 1/2” T. CONDITION: Retains oriignal globes. Minor oxidation to bottom of one globe; otherwise, excellent to near mint condition. 8,000 - 12,000
1087 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 10094 “DEUTSCHLAND” W/ CLOCKWORK POWER
34” x 10 - 1/2” x 23”. A boat with an extremely impressive presence. Includes some original Heyde figures. CONDITION: Some below-deck windows have some re-touch, but otherwise an excellent original boat with four original lifeboats, masts and stacks, original stand. Replacement flags. Otherwise, excellent condition. 40,000 - 80,000
1088 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5121 “NEW
BATTLESHIP W/ CLOCKWORK POWER 28”
19”.
Replacement flag, four replaced life boats, bow mast replaced, front and rear gun turret covers restored, as well as the two cranes and the hull swing bay arms, locking anchor. Lower brown section of the hull is in very good condition, the rest of the boat is very good to excellent condition. Includes original stand. 20,000 - 30,000
1089 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5130 “BROOKLYN” BATTLESHIP W/ LIVE STEAM PROPULSION
33” x 6 - 1/2” x 17 - 1/2”. C. 1915. This boat retains all of its original parts. This boat has a special feature of having lattice tape mast for the American market. CONDITION: It is in as-found condition, with paint crazing mostly to the lower section at the hull. On one side the railing has been resoldered a long time ago. Very good condition overall. 20,000 - 30,000
1090 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5050 “AMERIKA” 1ST SERIES W/ CLOCKWORK POWER
29” x 7” x 16”. C. 1909. CONDITION: Boat retains original stand, mast and life boats
Some paint crazing to red section of hull and a few blemishes; the rest of the boat is in excellent condition. Two replacement flags and one original flag. Stern mast is replaced and stand is resoldered appropriately, bow mast is replaced. 30,000 - 50,000
1091 - ROCK & GRANER “HELVETIA” UNPOWERED SIDE WHEEL RIVER BOAT
18” x 5 - 1/2” x 7 - 1/2”. C. 1876-1881.
CONDITION: Some creasing to the metal at the stern; otherwise, excellent to near mint condition. Includes a replacement stand. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 62, plate 89. 4,000 - 8,000
1092 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5066/46 HAND-PAINTED “WIEN” CLOCKWORK POWERED RIVER BOAT
18” x 5” x 8 - 3/4”. C. 1921-1929.
CONDITION: Replacement masts, two stacks, and lifeboats. Could clean to a better grade, excellent condition. 6,000 - 9,000
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1093 - IVES AMERICAN TIN ATALANTA YACHT
18” x 4” x 7”. Very few examples known, but this is probably the best known example. It is clockwork, and has nice bright paint coloring. It looks all original, except the front flag that is reattached. It has been overcoated with lacquer. Provenance Schroeder Collection. CONDITION: Excellent Condition.
3,000 - 6,000
1094 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5106/38 “PANTHER” HAND-PAINTED GUNBOAT
15” x 3 - 1/2” x 10”. C. 1915. CONDITION: Near mint condition. Bow flag is a replacement. 3,000 - 5,000
1095 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5081/41
16” x 4 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/2”. C. 1915. CONDITION: Slight impression on front section by railings; otherwise, excellent to near mint condition. 2,000 - 4,000
19” x 5 - 1/2” x 17”. C. 1904-1908. Boat retains original anchor and key. CONDITION: Replaced life boats, replaced forward mast light. Front and rear cannon covers and stand have paint loss; otherwise, very good to excellent condition. One life boat stand is present, but detached.
10,000 - 20,000
1097 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5214/1 HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK-POWERED LIMOUSINE IN GREEN 11” x 5” x 7 - 1/2”. C. 1909. CONDITION: Includes an original Marklin chauffeur. Retains original rubber tires and lamps. Excellent to near mint condition overall. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 140, plate 245. 40,000 - 60,000
1099 - BING HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK-POWERED OPEN TOURING CAR IN WHITE
10” x 4 - 1/2” x 5”. CONDITION: Original period bisque driver. Original tires and headlamp. Excellent overall condition. 3,000 - 6,000
1100 - CARETTE HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK-POWERED OPEN 4-SEAT TOURING CAR IN WHITE
12 - 1/2” x 5” x 6 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Retains original tires and headlamps. Two more contemporary figures included. Excellent condition overall. 4,000 - 6,000
1101 - CARETTE HAND-PAINTED OPEN 2-SEAT TOURING CAR W/ BEVELED GLASS WINDSHIELD
11” x 4 - 1/2” x 7”. C. 1911. Dark blue variation. CONDITION: Retains original headlights and tires. Excellent to near mint condition. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 146, plate 261. 8,000 - 12,000
1102 - VERY EARLY GERMAN TIN HAND-PAINTED HORSELESS CARRIAGE
9 - 1/4” x 4” x 8 - 3/4”. CONDITION: All original, very good to excellent condition. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 148, plate 266. 6,000 - 9,000
1103 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK SIMULATED CONVERTIBLE TOWN CAR W/ HAND-PAINTED DRIVER
8” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Driver has paint flaking, but all original. Rest of automobile is excellent. 1,000 - 2,000
1104 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK 4-SEAT OPEN TOURING CAR
8 - 1/2” x 4” x 4”. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 1,000 - 2,000
1105 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK 4-SEAT OPEN CAR W/ HAND-PAINTED FIGURES & ORIGINAL BOX
8” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint condition. 4,000 - 6,000
1106 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK 2-SEAT TOURING CAR W/ HAND-PAINTED FIGURES
8” x 5” x 7”. CONDITION: Original hand-painted figures including possible original scarf. Overall excellent condition, could possibly clean to a better grade. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 153, plate 275. 2,000 - 4,000
1107 - KARL BUB CLOCKWORK 4-SEAT OPEN TOURING CAR
9” x 4 - 1/2” x 6 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Four original figures. One repainted wheel, otherwise figures are very good to excellent condition. Car itself is excellent to near mint.
ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, p 153, plate 275. 2,000 - 4,000
10” x 5” x 8”. CONDITION: Original paint and headlights. More contemporary figure. Front fender brackets replaced. Very minimal signs of steam use; the rest of the paint is excellent to near mint condition. 6,000 - 9,000
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11” x 5” x 6”. C. 1904. CONDITION: Passenger side front fender re-soldered with some minimal paint damage. Includes contemporary lady passenger and an original driver with paint touch-up. Retains original tires, headlights and umbrella rack. Yellow paint on wheels is excellent condition, body is excellent to near mint. 8,000 - 12,000
1110 - BING HAND-PAINTED MAROON TAXI W/ ORIGINAL BOX 13” x 5 - 1/2” x 7”. CONDITION: This is an extraordinary toy in near mint to mint condition, with only a very minimal paint flake on driver seat. Original box. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 121, plate 213. 25,000 - 35,000
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1111 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO CONVERTIBLE TOWN CAR W/ HAND-PAINTED DRIVER
9” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Original lights and figure. Convertible roof is tattered, but original. Some paint flaking to driver. Excellent condition overall, could clean to a better grade. 1,500 - 2,500
1112 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO LIMOUSINE W/ HAND-PAINTED FIGURE
8” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Original hand-painted driver in near mint condition, rest of the automobile is excellent condition. Includes three tin litho pieces of luggage. 1,500 - 2,500
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1113 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK LIMOUSINE
9 - 1/2” x 5” x 6”. CONDITION: Original hand-painted driver. Excellent to near mint condition. 2,000 - 3,000
1114 - BING LIVE STEAM FIRE PUMPER
10 - 1/2” x 5” x 5 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Includes original headlamp. Replacement figures. Original rubber tires. Excellent condition, but could clean to a better grade. 4,000 - 6,000
1115 - DOLL & CO. HAND-PAINTED CAROUSEL W/ MUSIC BOX & CANVAS ROOF
9” x 9” x 17”. CONDITION: Two sleds and two horses. Fantastic transfers of scenes of kittens playing with toys. Canvas has one tear, but original. Some paint flaking to platform, horse and sled base, as well as some minor flaking to transfer areas on base. Music box in working condition. Excellent condition overall. 4,000 - 8,000
1116 - DOLL & CO. TIN HAND-PAINTED FERRIS WHEEL
10” x 7 - 1/4” x 15”.
CONDITION: Replacement figures, otherwise all original, including flags and lamp. Excellent to near mint condition overall.
2,000 - 3,000
1117 - MARKLIN DOLL SLED
7 - 1/2” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Near mint to mint condition. Includes original bells.
3,000 - 5,000
1118 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 8424 PHAETÖN
28” x 7” x 12”. CONDITION: Includes two replacement yokes and a German period horse. Minor inpaint on driver foot platform; otherwise, near mint condition.
8,000 - 12,000
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10” x 4” x 5”. Made by Chad Valley. Original rear door, original sliding roof, tin litho wind-up mechanism. CONDITION: Other than slight wear on wheels, in excellent to near mint condition.
1,200 - 1,800
1120 - SCARCE ENGLISH TIN LITHO WIND-UP COUNDE TOY TRUCK
7 - 3/4” x 3 - 1/2” x 5”. It has the original driver and backdoors. Provenance Donald Conklin Collection. There is slight creasing to one backdoor, and slight wear around the edges of the roof. CONDITION: Excellent condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1121 - ENGLISH TIN LITHO J. LYON’S & CO. LTD. TOY TRUCK
6 - 1/4” x 2” x 3 - 3/4”. It has the original driver, and nice graphics around the side with advertising. There is some scratching and wear. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent Condition. 1,000 - 1,500
1122 - GERMAN TIN LITHO WIND-UP HANS EBERL STIX BAER & FULLER DRY GOODS TOY TRUCK
7 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/4” x 5 - 3/4”. It has the original backdoors and driver. There is very little wear, except to the wheels. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1123 - HANS EBERL TIN LITHO WIND-UP KAMN’S “THE BUSY CORNER” TRUCK
8” x 4 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/4”. It has the original backdoors and driver. There is slight crazing to the roof. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. 1,500 - 2,000
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10 - 1/2” x 4” x 6”. CONDITION: Retains original headlights and driver. Interesting feature of clockwork billow. Excellent condition, could possibly clean to a better grade. Wear to figure. 2,000 - 3,000
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The roof is in very good condition, the body is in excellent condition. Missing couplers. 10,000 - 15,000
1126 - STUNNING BING HAND-PAINTED IV GA. SET BOX SET
Box: 27” x 21 - 1/2” x 5”. Consisting of live steam Locomotive, Tender and five cars: a Cattle Car, Box Car, two Coach Cars, and a Postal Car. Includes original wrappings. CONDITION: Near mint. One of the finest examples known, very little signs of use. Set box has minor wear and is complete. 20,000 - 40,000
1127 - BING HAND-PAINTED FLOOR TRAIN IN ORIGINAL BOX Box: 12” x 10 - 1/2” x 3”. CONDITION: Near mint condition, original box. 2,000 - 3,000
1128 - MARKLIN I GA. 4-4-0 LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET
Engine: 14” x 4” x 5 - 3/4”. C. 1908-1909. Clockwork mechanism. CONDITION: Front truck replaced, touch-up on black area on running board; otherwise, excellent condition. Tender all original and in excellent condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1129 - MARKLIN I GA. LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER 4-4-0 FOR AMERICAN MARKET
Engine: 14” x 3” x 6”. C. 1910-1912 with N. Y. C. & H. R. lettering. with a 110 220 volt elect motor and a cast iron frame. CONDITION: Locomotive is excellent to near mint, except for minor touch-up on black, stack and dome repainted. The tender is near mint. PROVENANCE: Sam Downey Collection. 6,000 - 9,000
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11 - 1/2” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Excellent plus to near mint. 1,000 - 2,000
1131 - MARKLIN I GA. LITHOGRAPHED HEINZ TOMATO KETCHUP CAR 11 - 1/2” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Near mint condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1132 - LOT OF 3: MARKLIN I GA. FREIGHT CARS Each approx: 11 - 1/2” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. Two for the American market lettered N. Y. C. & H. R., the other for German market. CONDITION: Near mint condition.
200 - 400
1133 - MARKLIN I GA. PAINTED CABOOSE 11 - 3/4” x 3 - 1/4” x 6”. C. 1910-1914. N. Y. C. & H. R. lettering. CONDITION: Near mint. 2,000 - 4,000
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1138 - MARKLIN 0-4-0 LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER Largest: 9” x 3” x 4 - 1/2”. C. 1899. CONDITION: Smokestack, headlamp and cowcatcher are replaced. 400 - 800
1139 - BING II GA. LIVE STEAM 4-4-0 LNWR “AURORA” LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER Largest: 12” x 3 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Smokestack replaced; otherwise, a great example of a live steam locomotive. 2,000 - 4,000
1140 - BING I GA. HAND-PAINTED VERANDA CAR 8 - 1/2” x 3” x 4”. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 2,000 - 4,000
1141 - MARKLIN I GA. 0-4-0 RED CAB LOCOMOTIVE FOR AMERICAN MARKET Engine: 11” x 2 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. These Locomotives are reported to have only been sold by FAO Schwartz in New York. CONDITION: Excellent plus to near mint - a very fine example. Replaced headlamp. 10,000 - 15,000
11 - 1/4” x 2 - 3/4” x 5”. Export edition with no crown decal. CONDITION: All four doors have been re-attached with appropriate inpainting, there is an area of restoration on center of roof, areas of touch-up in the orange paint, and couplers replaced; otherwise, very good to excellent condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1143
11 - 1/4” x 2 - 3/4” x 5”. CONDITION: Missing one door handle; otherwise, very good condition, could clean to a better grade. 1,000 - 1,500
1144 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED KAISER DINING CAR
11 - 1/4” x 2 - 3/4” x 5”. Including four original figures. CONDITION: Near mint - an absolutely stunning example. 3,000 - 6,000
11 - 1/4” x 2 - 1/2” x 5”. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint condition, missing one door. 2,000 - 3,000
11” x 3” x 5”. CONDITION: Excellent plus to near mint condition with very minimal wear to paint. 2,000 - 4,000
1148 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5214/3 HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK-POWERED LIMOUSINE IN GREEN
18” x 7” x 9”. C. 1912-1914. According to the ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, solid disc wheels indicate these were replaced for the American market by Marklin or US distributor. CONDITION: Composition figure of unknown maker is included. Replacement tires. Luggage rack in rear is most likely replaced. Passenger side fenders and running board are replaced and expertly repainted to match.
ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 140, plate 245.
30,000 - 60,000
1149 - DRAISINE I GA. CLOCKWORK LINE INSPECTOR’S CAR 9” x 3 - 1/2” x 6”. Includes one original flag. Has three original Marklin period-correct figures, two of which you would usually see on a Draisine, the other an original Marklin figure. CONDITION: Excellent condition, needs a cleaning. 6,000 - 9,000
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Largest: 9 - 3/4” x 3” x 2 - 3/4”. With original scarce yoke. CONDITION: Excellent condition. 6,000 - 8,000
version with rare matching orange yoke. Includes two Lineol figures. CONDITION: Excellent. 20,000 - 30,000
1152 - RARE MARKLIN II GA. HAND-PAINTED 0-4-2 TWO-CAR ROYAL BLUE LIMITED SET Engine; 13 - 1/2” x 3” x 6”. Very rare, very few known Royal Blue cars known in II Gauge. CONDITION: Replacement headlight. Locomotive and tender are excellent to near mint condition. Cars are excellent to near mint as well, with the exception of some chipping on the roof of Observation Car and some creasing on the roof of the Combination Car. 15,000 - 25,000
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1153 - MARKLIN I. GA. 4-4-0 AMERICAN MARKET LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER
Engine: 14” x 3” x 5 - 3/4”. C. 1905. CONDITION: Excellent. 2,000 - 4,000
1154 - MARKLIN O GAUGE CENTRAL STATION
11” x 5 - 1/4” x 9”. Missing oil lamp burners. CONDITION: Near mint. PROVENANCE : Ward Kimball Collection. 1,200 - 1,800
1155 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED FOR THE BRITISH MARKET PLATFORM STATION WITH RAMPS
Largest: 16” x 7 - 1/4” x 9”. Four handing signs are replaced. CONDITION: Excellent-near mint. 6,000 - 8,000
1156 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED FREIGHT STATION W/ RAMP
18 - 1/4” x 8” x 9”. Original cranes. Cranes are missing hooks. CONDITION: Excellent-near mint. 1,000 - 1,500
1157 - MARKLIN STATION PLATFORM
19 - 3/4” x 7” x 9 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Near mint with three original figures.
2,000 - 4,000
1158 - LOT OF 2: MARKLIN TICKET GATE AND BELL
Largest: 7” x 2” x 4”. With original figure. CONDITION: Near mint. 300 - 600
1159 - LOT OF 3: MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED RAILROAD BUILDINGS
Largest: 4” x 2 - 3/4” x 5 - 3/4”. Consisting of one Bathroom and two Guardhouses.
CONDITION: Base on bathroom replaced; otherwise, lot is excellent to near mint condition.
300 - 600
1160 - MARKLIN I GA. BRIDGE
Largest: 22 - 3/4” x 5” x 5”. CONDITION: Near mint. 300 - 600
1161 - BING HAND-PAINTED TIN MONEY BOX
4 - 1/4” x 4 - 1/4” x 6 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Lacking key. Retains original Bing finial. Very good to excellent condition. 400 - 600
1162 - BING HAND-PAINTED TIN NEWS STAND 3” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Back door wall is restored. Replaced finial. Some clear spray added to prevent further flaking, very good to excellent condition overall.
800 - 1,200
1163 - MARKLIN HAND PANTED O GAUGE SWITCH TOWER 11 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/2” x 9”. c. 1900-1902. Original deluxe bell. Signal has been replaced.
CONDITION: Excellent. 1,000 - 1,500
1164 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED ORANGE STATION W/ EXTREMELY RARE PENNSYLVANIA R.R. INSCRIPTION
Largest: 18” x 10” x 15 - 3/4”. c. 1900-1902. Possible only know example. One of the best looking Marklin stations. Yellow roof telegraph replaced. CONDITION: Very good to excellent.
8,000 - 12,000
1165 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED DESTINATION BOARD WITH TICKET
COLLECTOR STAND
9 - 3/4” x 3 - 1/2” x 10”. For US market. Black hanging sign and two ticket entry signs are replaced. Otherwise near mint condition with two original standing figures. 1,000 - 2,000
1166 - MARKLIN
15” x 11 - 3/4” x 10”. Base and poll are restored. Canopy has some restoration. 1,000 - 1,500
1167 - MARKLIN GAUGE O GLASS STATION HALL
20 - 1/4” x 11 - 1/2” x 12”. Electric lighted version. CONDITION: Missing 3 post attachments otherwise near mint condition.
8,000 - 12,000
1168 - MARKLIN DESTINATION BOARD FOR GERMAN MARKET
5 - 1/2” x 2 - 1/2” x 10”. CONDITION: Excellent. Original cloth roll still intact. Black handing sign replaced. 2,000 - 3,000
1169 - LOT OF 3: MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED TRAIN ACCESSORIES
Largest: 5 - 1/4” H. C. 1900-1910. CONDITION: Near mint. Yellow scale is missing weight holder. 200 - 400
1170 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED RAILROAD CRANE
8” x 4” x 9”. C. 1905-1910. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 300 - 500
1171 - LOT OF 4: BING TRAIN ACCESSORIES, 2 TELEGRAPH POLES, 2 CROSSING SIGNS
Largest: 10 - 1/2” H. One crossing sign in German, the other in French. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint condition. 200 - 400
1172 - PAIR OF MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMPS
Each: 7 - 3/4” T. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 300 - 500
1173 - PAIR OF CARETTE HAND-PAINTED ELECTRIC LAMP POSTS
Each: 13” T. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint condition. 600 - 800
1174 - EUROPEAN-MADE HAND-PAINTED ELECTRIC LAMP POST 10 - 1/2” T. A sketch of this does appear in some Voltamp catalogs. 200 - 400
1175 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED ELECTRIC LAMP POST 18 - 1/2” T. CONDITION: Excellent condition. 600 - 800
1176 - PAIR OF BING HAND-PAINTED LAMPS
Each: 8 - 1/4” T. One is electric, the other is an oil lamp. CONDITION: Near mint. 200 - 400
1177 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 3452 HAND-PAINTED SINGLE-ARM LAMP POST
18” T. CONDITION: Excellent. 1,000 - 1,500
1178 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMP
17 - 1/2” T. CONDITION: Replaced globe, paint is near mint condition. 400 - 600
1179 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMP
15 - 1/2” T. CONDITION: Has crack in original glass globe; otherwise, restored. 200 - 400
1180 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 3450 HAND-PAINTED ELECTRIC LAMP POST
18” T. CONDITION: Near mint. 1,000 - 1,500
1181 - PAIR OF EUROPEAN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMPS W/ ORIGINAL BOXES
Each: 7 - 3/4” T. CONDITION: Near mint. 300 - 600
1182 - MARKLIN SMALL SIZE PUTT-PUTT POWERED BOAT
9” x 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”. CONDITION: Near mint. 1,000 - 1,500
1183 - MARKLIN CRUISER
16” x 3 - 1/2” x 11”. C. 1930S. CONDITION: Resoldered support stand. Excellent condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1184 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5064/62 “JOLANDA” YACHT W/ CLOCKWORK POWER
28” x 5” x 17”. C. 1920s. CONDITION: Lower section at green on hull is crazed and has some touch-up. One side of hull has some paint loss on white and green section. Retains original stand, life boats and masts. Replaced rear flag. Original key. Very good condition overall. 6,000 - 9,000
1185 - BING CAT. REF. 13082/3 STEAM POWERED
32” x 5 - 1/2” x 16 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Replacement masts and six lifeboats; otherwise, all original. Lacking anchor. One hull side is excellent condition, other has some wear, grading very good.
8,000 - 12,000
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22” x 5 - 1/2” x 15”. C. 1915-1921. CONDITION: Retains original parts including, oiler and funnels for filling steam plant. Replaced rear flag. Overall condition is excellent to near mint, with exception of two indentations to the lower brown section of the hull. on one side and very minimal heat damage to paint from the burner.
8,000 - 12,000
1187 - ROCK & GRANER “WILHELM II” CLOCKWORK SIDE WHEEL BOAT
27” x 8” x 9 - 1/2”. C. 1876-1881. CONDITION: A beautiful example in stunning original paint, near mint condition overall. Original anchor, original key. Stand included. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 62, plate 88. 15,000 - 25,000
23 - 1/2” x 7” x 19”. C. 1904. CONDITION: Mast flags replaced. Missing c hains for cranes. Lacking one lifeboat. Does retain an original lifeboat and stand. This boat is included with 11 original Heyde original sailors. Original key. A nice, honest all original boat in excellent condition. 30,000 - 50,000
1189 - VERY RARE BING “HERTHA” BATTLESHIP W/ CLOCKWORK POWER
23” x 5” x 19 - 1/2”. C. 1899. CONDITION: Retains original stand. The boat does have some replacement parts including two stacks, two life boats, both masts, four railing gun turrets and two superstructure gun turrets. The rest of the of the boat has original paint and is in excellent condition. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 215, plate 411. 20,000 - 40,000
1190 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 5050/11E “AMERIKA” ELECTRIC VERSION OCEAN LINER
45” x 6 - 1/2” x 20 - 3/4”. C. 1909-1910. This is Marklin’s largest cataloged ocean liner of that era. CONDITION: Stunning original as-found condition. Missing one set of side steps that hang off side of hull. Boat stand lacking wheels. Red section of hull on one side is excellent condition rest of the boat is excellent to near mint. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
100,000 - 150,000
1191 - BING OPEN TOURING IN UNUSUAL PLUM COLOR
9” x 4” x 6”. CONDITION: Some paint restoration throughout. 4,000 - 8,000
1192 - BING HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK-POWERED LIMOUSINE IN MAROON & CREAM
10” x 5” x 5 - 3/4”. C. 1906. CONDITION: All original, very good condition. Includes composition driver with repairs. 2,000 - 4,000
1193 - CARETTE FULL LITHOGRAPHED LIMOUSINE W/ HAND-PAINTED DRIVER
15 - 1/2” x 7” x 8 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Beveled glass windows. Retains original lamps. Some wear to the figure. Includes some original paper lithograph luggage. Excellent to near mint condition overall. 3,000 - 5,000
1194 - BING HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK-POWERED LARGE SIZE LIMOUSINE
1196 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK HORSELESS CARRIAGE W/ HAND-PAINTED FIGURES
13” x 6” x 8”. C. 1906. CONDITION: Restored and aged appropriately. More contemporary driver. 3,000 - 6,000
1195 - BING LIVE STEAM-POWERED 2-SEAT AUTOMOBILE
9” x 5” x 8”. CONDITION: Good to very good original condition. Includes what appears to be a period driver. 2,000 - 4,000
8 - 1/2” x 4” x 5”. CONDITION: Retains original rubber tires. Fantastic original paint on figures. Minimal wear. Retains original headlamp. Figures are excellent, rest of the car is excellent to near mint condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1197 - CARETTE TIN LITHO CLOSED NO. 50 W/ HAND-PAINTED FIGURES & ORIGINAL BOX
9” x 5” x 7”. CONDITION: Retains original headlamps and tires, as well as and figures; however, the driver is restored. Includes four pieces of period German-made paper litho luggage. 4,000 - 6,000
18” x 7 - 1/2” x 9 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Running board brackets re-soldered; otherwise, excellent original condition. Includes more contemporary chauffeur. 20,000 - 30,000
1199 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK HORSELESS CARRIAGE W/ HAND-PAINTED DRIVER
7” x 3 - 1/2” x 7”. CONDITION: Original driver and headlamps, as well as tires. Some paint loss to figure and one rear wheel; otherwise, excellent condition. 3,000 - 5,000
1200 - BING HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK OPEN 4-SEAT TOURING CAR W/ GLASS WINDSHIELD
10 - 1/2” x 5” x 7”. CONDITION: Includes three original dry-rotted tires. Fenders on both sides restored. Three more contemporary passengers. 2,000 - 4,000
1201 - BING HAND-PAINTED 2-SEAT CLOCKWORK WHITE AUTOMOBILE
7” x 3 - 1/2” x 5”. CONDITION: Period composition driver. Museum inventory number on rear bumper; otherwise, this car is in extraordinary near mint to mint condition.
2,000 - 4,000
1202 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO 2-SEAT TOURING CAR W/ BILLOW BOX MECHANISM
8” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Replaced tires. Wheels most likely restored; otherwise, excellent condition overall. More contemporary driver. 3,000 - 5,000
1203 - MOST LIKELY KARL BUB TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK OPEN 4-SEAT TOURING CAR W/ HAND-PAINTED FIGURES
7 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/2” x 5 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Retains original tires, light and figures. Figures are in excellent condition, the rest of the automobile is excellent to near mint. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 153, plate 275. 2,000 - 4,000
1204 - FISCHER TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK TOWN CAR
11” x 5” x 6 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Retains original driver and two female passengers, also has original lamps. Most likely factory re-touches to fenders. Excellent to near mint condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1205 - CARETTE TIN LITHO LIMOUSINE W/ HAND-PAINTED DRIVER & 2 PASSENGERS
12” x 5” x 8”. CONDITION: Retains original rubber tires and headlamps. Some paint loss to figures; otherwise, excellent condition. Includes four pieces of more contemporary luggage. 2,000 - 4,000
1206 - MOST LIKELY BUB TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK LIMOUSINE W/ HAND-PAINTED DRIVER & PASSENGER
10” x 5” x 6 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Includes key. Other than damage to celluloid window and re-solder to one wheel, car is excellent to near mint and could clean to a better grade. Superb condition original figures, including possible original scarf on female passenger. Missing celluloid windows on one side. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 153, plate 275. 2,000 - 4,000
1207 - GUNTHERMANN TIN LITHO VIS-A-VIS W/ HAND-PAINTED DRIVER
9 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/2” x 8 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Driver is in very good to excellent original condition, the rest of the car is excellent condition. 4,000 - 6,000
1208 - CARETTE TIN LITHO CLOCKWORK TOWN CAR TAXI
12 - 1/2” x 5” x 7”. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 3,000 - 5,000
1209 - RARE MARKLIN CAT. REF. 1123 HAND-PAINTED FERRIS WHEEL
17” x 8 - 1/2” x 20 - 1/2”. C. 1904. This magnificent toy has six gondolas, stained glass, original figures, and is to some considered one of the most beautiful tin toys ever made. Of the few known examples in the world, this example has unmatched provenance, tracing it back to the original Brooklyn, New York family, whose family member was an employee of a Brooklyn department store, who received it when the store closed down before WWI. Included are copies of c. 1910s photographs of the family’s Christmas display, which also include other fine toys of the era. It then was purchased at Sotheby’s by Mr. Sage with the reproduced photographs in 1994. Also included is a cut out article from a 1994 Maine Antique Digest by Dorothy S. Gelatt commenting on the sale, as well as the Sotheby’s tag and receipt from the 1994 sale. CONDITION: One original flag and original figures; other flags are replacements. Some enhancement to pink on arms of Ferris wheel. Music box cover has been masterfully restored, being that it was overpainted when first acquired. Excellent condition. 100,000 - 200,000
1210 - RARE MARKLIN CAT. REF. 1122 HAND-PAINTED FERRIS WHEEL W/ MUSIC BOX 9 - 3/4” x 8 - 1/2” x 11”. C. 1900.
CONDITION: Replaced flag, retains original figures. ILLUSTRATED: Pressland, David. Pressland’s Great Book of Tin Toys. New Cavendish Books, 1995, pp 248, plate 482. CONDITION: Excellent with replaced flags. 20,000 - 40,000
11” x 11” x 17”. CONDITION: Fantastic original tin American flags. Minor paint flaking; otherwise, fantastic original condition. 6,000 - 9,000
1212 - EXTREMELY RARE GERMAN FISCHER FATHER CHRISTMAS CAR 10 - 1/2’ x 3 - 1/2” x 6 - 3/4”. C. 1912. Beautiful lithography showing teddy bear and other toys for children around sides of vehicle. Beautiful full-bodied litho Santa driver. Includes Crackerjack Toonerville Trolley and other small bits and toys. Came in orange and red, but looks more like actual Christmas Car in red. There are very few examples, and this has to be one of the best known. CONDITION: Near mint condition. 15,000 - 25,000
1213 - RARE MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK-POWERED AIRPLANE
11” x 9 - 3/4” x 3 - 1/2”. C. 1912. Very few examples known to exist. CONDITION: All original including figures. Near mint condition. 20,000 - 30,000
1214 - GERMAN HANS EBERL TIN LITHO WIND-UP LOESER’S TOYLAND DELIVERY TRUCK
7 - 1/4” x 4 - 1/4” x 5 - 3/4”. It has the original backdoors and driver. There are scratches and wear throughout. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent Condition. 1,000 - 2,000
1215 - HANS EBERL TIN LITHO WIND-UP METROPOLITAN HARDWARE TRUCK
7 - 1/2” x 4 - 3/4” x 6”. Made from 1910 to 1920 in Germany. It has the original driver and backdoors. There is minor to moderate scratching and wear. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1216 - GERMAN TIN LITHO WIND-UP HANS EBERLE EBO EXPRESS TOY TRUCK
7 - 1/4” x 4 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. It has the original backdoors and driver. It has the HEN clone mark on both sides of the truck. There is some minor scratching and wear to the roof. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. 1,000 - 2,000
1217 - GERMAN TIN LITHO WIND-UP A.I. NAMM & SON HANS EBERLE BROOKLYN STORE TRUCK
7 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/4” x 5 - 3/4”. It has the original backdoors and driver. There is some paint loss to the wheels, and creasing to the front of the roof. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. 2,000 - 3,000
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1218 - RARE GERMAN TIN LITHO WIND-UP SCHOKOLADE TRUCK
8” x 3” x 3 - 1/2”. It has the original driver and backdoors. It is not marked, but probably Bing. It has some minor to moderate scratching and wear on the roof edges. The backdoors has some creasing. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent Condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1219 - ROCK & GRANER HAND-PAINTED HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE
20” x 5” x 6 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Replacement lamps. Period figure. All original paint. Excellent to near mint condition overall. 4,000 - 8,000
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1220 - BING HAND-PAINTED CLOCKWORK-POWERED HOSE REEL FIRE TRUCK
10 - 1/2” x 4” x 5”. CONDITION: Some touch-ups to areas of red. Includes two original ladders and replacement firefighter figures. Excellent overall condition. 3,000 - 6,000
1221 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 8965W FILDELITAS POWERED CAR
8” x 4” x 6 - 1/2” CONDITION: Excellent overall. Replacement head to driver. 4,000 - 8,000
1222 - PRE-WAR JAPANESE TIN LITHO WIND-UP TROLLEY TOY
8” x 2 - 1/4” x 4 - 1/4”. Looks to have original pole. Has lithographed passengers on both sides. Conductors in both front and rear windows. Marked “520 TOKYO.” CONDITION: Some scratching and wear, mechanism not working, but overall excellent condition. 1,000 - 1,500
1223 - BUCHNER CLOCKWORK-POWERED 2-SEAT HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE
9” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. Clockwork mechanism marked “Paris.” CONDITION: Minor paint touch-up yoke and one wheel; otherwise, excellent all original condition. Retains two original figures. 2,000 - 4,000
1224 - GERMAN-MADE FOR US MARKET HAND-PAINTED TIN 4-BOAT SET IN ORIGINAL BOX
Box: 11 - 1/4” x 7 - 3/4” x 1 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Box is tattered. Boats are in excellent condition. 1,200 - 1,800
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1225 - LOT OF 2: MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED 4-WHEEL TANK CAR & TAR WAGON
Largest: 6” x 2 - 1/2” x 5”. Tank Car is marked “Standard Oil Company.” CONDITION: Both are in excellent condition. 400 - 600
1226 - MARKLIN B II GA. LIVE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE ENGINE & TENDER
Largest: 13” x 3 - 1/2” x 6”. C. 1904. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 3,000 - 5,000
1227 - MARKLIN II GA. HAND-PAINTED SLEEPING CAR
15” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. English inscriptions. CONDITION: Missing one journal box; otherwise, excellent to near mint. 2,000 - 4,000
1228 - MARKLIN II GA. HAND-PAINTED 8-WHEEL DINING CAR
15” x 4 - 1/2” x 6”. English inscriptions. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 2,000 - 4,000
15” x 4 - 1/2” x 6 - 1/2”. Deluxe interior and external features including air tanks, extra air vents, very scarce features for an American market coach. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 4,000 - 8,000
14” x 4” x 6 - 1/2”.
A scarce American market coach. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. 4,000 - 8,000
Largest: 8” x 2 - 1/2” x 4 - 1/2”. C. 1899. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. Replaced headlamp. 800 - 1,200
Some chipping on side of tender. Excellent condition. 3,000 - 5,000
1234 - MARKLIN II GA. BOX CAR FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET 11 - 1/2” x 3 - 1/4” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1906 - 1908. P.R.R. Lettering. CONDITION: Excellent. 800 - 1,200
1235 - MARKLIN II GA. SPECIAL GLASS WAGON FOR THE GERMAN MARKET 10 - 1/4” x 3” x 5”. C. 1906-1908. CONDITION: Near mint condition, but with a few very minor touch-ups. 2,000 - 3,000
1236 - MARKLIN II GA. CATTLE CAR FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET 11 - 1/2” x 3 - 1/4” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1906 - 1908. P.R.R. Lettering. CONDITION: Excellent. 800 - 1,200
1237 - MARKLIN II GA. HAND-PAINTED P.R.R. RED CABOOSE 7 - 1/2” x 3” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1906-1908. Has original stove inside. CONDITION: Excellent. 1,500 - 2,500
1238 - MARKLIN 0-4-0 CLOCKWORK LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER
Engine: 8 - 1/4” x 3” x 5”. C. 1900. CONDITION: Near mint. 1,000 - 1,500
1239 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED 4-WHEEL DELUXE FIRST CLASS COACH IN BLUE
5 - 1/2” x 3” x 4”. CONDITION: Near mint. 400 - 800
1240 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED 4-WHEEL DELUXE SECOND CLASS COACH IN ORANGE 5 - 1/2” x 3” x 4”. C. 1900-1902. CONDITION: Near mint, with the exception of some candle wax on the roof. 300 - 600
1241 - LOT OF 3: MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED 4-WHEEL FREIGHT CARS
Largest: 4” x 3” 4”. C. 1902-1904. Includes a dump car, box car and a tank car. CONDITION: All are near mint. 400 - 600
1242 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED 0-4-0 MIDLAND RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER
Largest: 9 - 1/2” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1904-1905. CONDITION: Excellent. Missing front coupler and Tender coupler. 800 - 1,200
1243 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED MIDLAND RAILWAY DINING CAR
13” x 3” x 5”. C. 1908-1910. CONDITION: Very good to excellent. 600 - 900
1244 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED MIDLAND RAILWAY CORRIDOR CAR
13” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1905-1907. CONDITION: Excellent. 1,000 - 2,000
1245 - MARKLIN LIVE STEAM FE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET
Largest: 15 - 1/2” x 4” x 6”. One of Marklin’s most deluxe locomotives with correct water tender. CONDITION: Excellent condition. Does not show much sign of use. Some paint damage. Solder repair to smokestack. Replacement lamps. 6,000 - 9,000
1246 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED TWENTIETH CENTURY LIMITED COACH
12” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. Scarce variation with Twentieth Century Limited lettering below windows. CONDITION: Some creasing to roof; otherwise, excellent condition. 3,000 - 5,000
1247 - MARKLIN I GA. EMPIRE STATE EXPRESS COACH
12 - 1/4” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1905. CONDITION: Very good all original condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1248 - MARKLIN I GA. CENTER DOOR CORRIDOR CAR
13” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. Scarce for British for American market lettering. CONDITION: Minor touch-up, overall appearance excellent. 2,000 - 4,000
1249 - MARKLIN II GA. LIVE STEAM LNWR SET Largest: 15” x 4 - 1/4” x 6”. C. 1904. Consists of Locomotive, Tender, Baggage Car and Coach Car. CONDITION: Wonderful condition for a live steam Locomotive. Locomotive is excellent, Tender and Cars are near mint. 12,000 - 18,000
1250 - MARKLIN II GA. HAND-PAINTED LNWR DINING CAR
15 - 1/2” x 4” x 6”. CONDITION: Missing one step, otherwise excellent condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1251 - MARKLIN I GA. COUPE VANT LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER Largest: 13 - 1/2” x 3” x 6”. C. 1906-1908. Outstanding example of this French market Locomotive and Tender in green with “PLM” markings. CONDITION: A few minute touch-ups that do not detract in any way. Excellent to near mint condition. 12,000 - 18,000
1252 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED FRENCH MARKET POSTAL CAR 13” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Some paint crazing throughout. Very good to excellent condition. 1,000 - 2,000
1253 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED 8-WHEEL COACH FOR FRENCH MARKET
12” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1904-1906. Marked “Fuemers” (Smokers). CONDITION: Overall appearance is near mint, but has a few touch-ups, making the grade excellent. 1,500 - 2,500
1254 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED SLEEPING CAR WITH FRENCH INSCRIPTIONS
12” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1904-1906. Inscribed “Societe Interionale des Wagons Lits.” CONDITION: Overall appearance is near mint, but has a few touch-ups, making the grade excellent. 1,500 - 2,500
1255 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED DINING CAR WITH FRENCH INSCRIPTIONS
12” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Overall appearance is near mint, but has a few touch-ups, making the grade excellent. 1,500 - 2,500
1256 - MARKLIN I GA. HAND-PAINTED 8-WHEEL BAGGAGE CAR FOR THE FRENCH MARKET
15” x 4” x 6”. C. 1910. CONDITION: Replacement lamps. Excellent to near mint. 1,200 - 1,800
1257 - MARKLIN II GA. 4-4-0 EUROPEAN CLOCKWORK LOCOMOTIVE & TENDER
Largest: 13” x 3 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Replacement front trucks and headlamps. Areas of touch-up throughout, which enhances the appearance to excellent condition, but grades very good. 1,000 - 1,500
1258 - MARKLIN II GA. HAND-PAINTED BAGGAGE CAR
10” x 3 - 1/2” x 6”. CONDITION: Near mint, with the exception of one chip on edge of roof. 1,500 - 2,500
1259 - MARKLIN II GA. HAND-PAINTED CROWN COACH CAR IN BLUE & WHITE
15” x 4” x 6 - 1/2”. C. 1904-1905. CONDITION: Excellent condition, aside from areas of touch-up to brown roof. 3,000 - 5,000
1260 - MARKLIN II GA. HAND-PAINTED 8-WHEEL COACH W/ GERMAN INSCRIPTIONS
15” x 4” x 6 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Overall appearance is near mint, but has a few touch-ups, making the grade excellent. 1,200 - 1,800
1261 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2099 HAND-PAINTED WATER CLOSET
6 - 1/4” x 3 - 3/4” x 6 - 3/4”. English inscriptions. CONDITION: Still retains original mirror and possibly toilet paper roll. Excellent to near mint condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1262 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2093 HAND-PAINTED TICKET DISPENSER IN RED
5” X 3” X 10 - 3/4”. C. 1904-1909. CONDITION: Includes many original tickets and key. On the back side there is a tag for the OCH Fréres store in Genéve. Near mint overall.
3,000 - 5,000
1263 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2598 HAND-PAINTED WATER CLOSET
7 - 1/2” x 3 - 1/2” x 6”. German inscriptions. CONDITION: Retains original walls. Excellent to near mint condition. 1,500 - 2,500
1264 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2196 HAND-PAINTED AUTOMATIC TICKET DISPENSER IN YELLOW
3” x 2 - 1/4” x 5 - 5/8”. C. 1904-1908. CONDITION: Excellent. 200 - 400
1265 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2092 HAND-PAINTED TICKET DISPENSER W/ COIN SLOT IN YELLOW
3 - 1/2” x 2 - 3/4” x 5 - 7/8”. C. 1904-1908. CONDITION: Lacking key; otherwise, near mint condition. 300 - 500
1266 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 2196 HAND-PAINTED TICKET DISPENSER IN RED
3” x 2 - 3/8” x 5 - 1/2”. C. 1904-1909. CONDITION: Excellent overall condition. 200 - 400
1267 - STOLLWERCK TIN LITHO CANDY DISPENSER
5 - 1/4” x 3 - 3/4” x 10 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Near mint condition. Includes key. 1,000 - 2,000
1268 - LOT OF 3: MARKLING HAND PAINTED ACCESSORIES Largest: 20” x 2” x 2 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Near mint. 200 - 400
1269 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED TICKET COLLECTOR STAND WITH FENCING Largest: 7” x 2” x 4”. c. 1904-1909. CONDITION: Excellent. 400 - 600
1270 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED TICKET COLLECTOR STAND WITH FENCING Largest: 7” x 2” x 4”. c. 1904-1909. CONDITION: Excellent. 400 - 600
1271 - DOLL COMPANY HAND PAINTED STEAM TOY WATER FOUNTAIN
9” x 6 - 1/2” x 10 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Four holes added to base; otherwise, excellent condition. 200 - 400
1272 - LOT OF 2: MARKLIN TIN AND CAST IRON CANNONS
Largest: 13 - 1/2” x 4” x 3 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Near mint. 200 - 400
1273 - PFEIFFER FAMILY FINGURE SET
Largest: 4 - 3/4” T. CONDITION: Excellent - near mint. Lady has some wear to bottom of dress. 1,200 - 1,800
1274 - PFEIFFER HUSAND WIFE AND TWO GIRLS
Largest: 4 - 3/4” T. CONDITION: Excellent - near mint. 1,200 - 1,800
1275 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 3452/3 HAND-PAINTED TRIPLE-ARM LAMP
18” x 6” x 6”. CONDITION: Paint on marble base is original and in excellent condition. Areas of blue paint on post is restored. 1,000 - 1,500
1276 - CONTEMPORARY HAND-PAINTED 5-ARM LAMP POST
11 - 1/4” x 3 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Lamp post is in near mint condition. 200 - 400
1277 - CARETTE HAND-PAINTED DOUBLE ELECTRIC LAMP POST
13” x 4 - 3/4”. CONDITION: Four holes added to base. 600 - 800
1278 - CONTEMPORARY HAND-PAINTED 3-ARM LAMP POST
16 - 1/4” x 6”. CONDITION: Lamp post is in near mint condition. 300 - 500
1279 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMP
11 - 1/2” x 5”. CONDITION: Near mint condition. 300 - 500
1280 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED DOUBLE GLOBE LAMP
15” x 6”. CONDITION: Replaced globes, very good condition. 600 - 800
1281 - MARKLIN CAT. REF. 3452 HAND-PAINTED LAMP
18” x 4”. CONDITION: Very good condition. 400 - 800
1282 - EUROPEAN HAND-PAINTED OIL LAMP POST
12 - 1/2” T. CONDITION: Restored condition. 100 - 200
1283 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED ELECTRIC LAMP POST
16 - 1/2” x 5 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Nice color at light blue. Retains original cover on bottom. 800 - 1,200
1284 - GERMAN CERAMIC FIGURAL COUPLE
7 - 3/4” x 5” x 3”. Dressed in Pre-war clothing. Marked “4478” on the bottom. Either German or Austrian. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent Condition. 250 - 500
1285 - MARKLING HAND PAINTED CLOCKWORK ROTATING BRIDGE
Largest: 23” x 8” x 5 - 1/2”. 1 gauge. CONDITION: Very good with replacement lamps. 4,000 - 6,000
1286 - GERMAN HAND-PAINTED MONEY BOX IN THE SHAPE OF A SUITCASE
4 - 1/4” x 3” x 2 - 1/4”. Pre-war. CONDITION: Very Good to Excellent Condition. 250 - 500
1287 - ROCK & GRANER HAND-PAINTED TIN
OIL-LIT CHURCH
5” x 4 - 1/2” x 10”. CONDITION: Replaced burner, right of door missing glass piece, as well as above doorway; otherwise, excellent condition. 2,000 - 4,000
1288 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED CAFE STATION
16 - 1/2” x 12” x 15 - 1/2”. With english inscriptions. Fence and railings are replaced. One of the “way out” signs has been replaced. CONDITION: Areas of restoration to base. 6,000 - 8,000
1289 - MARKLIN HAND PAINTED LUGGAGE MAIL CART AND RAILROAD LOADING RAMP
Largest: 6 - 1/2” x 3 - 1/2” x 4”. CONDITION: Excellent-near mint. 400 - 600
1290 - LOT OF 2: MARKLIN LUGGAGE CARTS
Largest: 5” x 2 - 1/4” x 4”. CONDITION: Excellent-near mint. Including one paper litho trunk. 100 - 200
1291 - DOLL & CO. LIGHTHOUSE
10 - 3/4” x 9” x 14 - 1/2”. CONDITION: Some paint chipping to of the lantern room; otherwise, excellent condition overall, could clean to a better grade.. Lacking one flag. PROVENANCE: Malcolm Forbes Collection. 4,000 - 6,000
1292 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED DESTINATION BOARD W/ OIL LAMP FEATURE & RARE LONDON
DISTRICT RAILWAY STATION STOPS
7” x 3” x 10 - 1/2”. Destinations include Moorestreet, St. John’s Wood, Victoria and Kensington. CONDITION: Excellent to near mint. Includes original oil burner. 2,000 - 4,000
1293 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED MULTIPLE GAUGE TRAIN WEIGH SCALE
8” x 9 - 1/2” x 6”. C. 1900-1905. CONDITION: A few small touch-up spots on roof, otherwise near mint. 1,200 - 1,800
1294 - ROCK & GRANER HAND-PAINTED SWITCH TOWER FOR COMPRESSED AIR SWITCHES
10 - 1/4” x 5” x 10 - 1/2”. C. 1890s. CONDITION: Includes one original compressor control, two are missing. Includes partial original compressed air switch. Very good. 1,000 - 1,500
1295 - MARKLIN HAND-PAINTED STATION W/ GERMAN INSCRIPTIONS
13 - 1/2” x 8 - 1/2” x 12”. C. 1909-1910. CONDITION: Two electrical terminals added to one side of base. Near mint condition. 3,000 - 6,000
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FROM PROTECTED SPECIES - MORPHY’S does not accept any responsibility or liability for the sale of items containing materials from protected species or for any omission in marking or labeling goods as containing materials from protected species. Such material includes, but is not limited to, ivory from elephants and walruses, tortoise shell, crocodile skin, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, some species of coral and certain woods. Restrictions on the importation, exportation, sale, transfer, and/or possession of goods containing materials from protected species derive from international, federal, and state laws and regulations promulgated thereunder. Laws include, but are not limited to, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA). States currently restricting trade of protected species include, but are not limited to, California, New York and New Jersey.
Prospective buyers are on notice that several countries completely prohibit importation of property made, all or in part, of protected materials. Some countries require special permits, such as a CITES permit, from the relevant regulating authority in the countries of exportation and importation as well. Potential buyers intending to import the property into another country should be familiar with the relevant customs laws and regulations prior to bidding on goods containing material from protected species. Regulations may vary as the U.S. generally prohibits importation of articles containing material(s) from species it has designated endangered or threatened if the articles are less than 100 years old, subject to certain exceptions.
It shall be the potential buyer’s sole responsibility to research and satisfy the requirements of any laws and regulations that apply to the import and export of property as described in the aforementioned paragraphs. All buyers agree to comply with any and all domestic and international restrictions on the trade of protected species as a condition of the sale. Please note that the ability to obtain an export license or certificate does not ensure the ability to obtain an import license or certificate in another country, and vice versa. It is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or certificates as well as any other required documentation. MORPHY’S is not able to assist the buyer in attempting to obtain the appropriate licenses and/or certificates, and there is no assurance that an export license or certificate can be obtained. The inability or delay
in obtaining permits, licenses or other permissions to import or export goods containing material from protected species will not constitute a basis for rescission or cancellation of the sale of said goods or the delay in payment of purchased items in accordance with these Bidder Terms and Conditions.
• Jewelry Descriptions and Condition Reports: Lots being offered are sold as-is on the day of sale. Condition reports, either written or verbal, are provided as a courtesy only, and are not to be taken as fact or guarantees of condition or quality of the lots. All information provided is the opinion of the specialist at MORPHY’S, including but not limited to weights, grades, color, and clarity. All gemstones and diamonds are measured and graded in their setting unless stated otherwise. All weights and grades are approximate. Buyers wishing to have a grading or gemological report from an independent, internationally recognized laboratory, such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), may request one at their own expense or hire an independent adviser of their choosing.
• Watch Descriptions and Condition Reports: The physical characteristics, timing accuracy or functionality of timepieces cannot be guaranteed, and all items are sold as-is.
o Any condition statement reflects the condition of the watch on the date of the report. Condition can change from the time of the report to the day of sale.
o Photographs are for identification purposes only. Buyers may not use them as precise indications of size or condition.
o The origin or authenticity of all components cannot be guaranteed.
o Watches with waterproof or water-resistant cases – MORPHY’S may open cases to develop descriptions, and cannot guarantee that any watch is waterproof or waterresistant at the time of purchase. MORPHY’S recommends that the buyer have a professional watchmaker evaluate the watch at buyer’s expense.
o Buyers must be aware that watches may need general service, change of battery, or further repair work for which the buyer is solely responsible.
o Dials - All watches have the possibility that after their original date of manufacture they received reconditioning or replacement of dials or elements of the dial such as but not limited to standard or luminescent hour markers, hands, script, date or measurement indices, lacquer, and finish. Buyer is solely responsible for determining and understanding such condition issues.
• The lack of a condition report does not imply that the item or lot is free from imperfections, defects or wear and tear of the aging process. This includes but is not limited to: deficient stones, needed repair or defects.
• It is common and generally accepted in the jewelry industry that some diamonds and most gemstones have been enhanced with various treatments to improve their overall appearance.
o These treatments include but are not limited to: heating, dying, oiling, laser drilling, HTHP, wax, bleaching, irradiation, resin or polymer impregnation and various other techniques.
o Unless stated in the title, it is assumed that one or more treatments have been performed to the stones. While many treatments are considered permanent, this cannot be guaranteed.
o Please note that many treatments cannot be determined without sophisticated laboratory testing. Due to the various laboratories and developing scientific methods for testing, not all reports or certificates will have the same results for treatment type, extent of treatment and stability of treatment.
o MORPHY’S makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to whether natural stones have been treated or enhanced, whether specifically referenced or not.
• Laboratory reports may accompany some lots
o If a lot is accompanied by certificates or reports from internationally recognized and accepted gemological laboratories, it will be noted in the description.
o Copies will be available upon request, with the original going to the successful bidder.
o The reports cannot be guaranteed and are provided for informational purposes only. Results on reports may differ from laboratory to laboratory.
o MORPHY’S accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, terms or information contained in such certificates or reports.
Grading Scale:
Near Mint Plus 97% - 100% Near Mint 90% - 96%
Excellent 80% - 89% Very Good 70% - 79%
Good Below 70%
RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The auctioneer will determine the highest bidder. The auctioneer alone has the right to reopen the bidding of an item if deemed necessary due to a dispute. If there is a tie bid between the floor and Internet or absentee bid, the floor bid takes precedence. MORPHY’S and its representatives reserve the right to remove those attendees who impede preview and/ or the auction. Title to all merchandise shall pass to the highest bidder at the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. The buyer will then assume all risk and full responsibility of the lot purchased once ownership has changed. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. MORPHY’S is not responsible for any errors in bids, omissions of bids, or failure to execute bids and shall have no liability to any bidder for any technical or other failure associated with the internet, absentee bidding, or telephone bidding.
• AGENT BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept bids from an individual agent authorized by a company or another individual. MORPHY’s requires any agent to provide a signed letter of authorization from the buyer of record company or individual allowing the agent to bid on their behalf.
• ABSENTEE BIDDING - MORPHY’S will accept absentee bids submitted via telephone call, in person, mail, fax or through www.morphyauctions.com. Absentee bidders must use the absentee bid form (available online) and clearly mark the lot number, title, and maximum bid amount. All bids must be left in increments as explained on our bid form. If a bid is “out of increment,” the auctioneer has the right to round the bid up to the next correct increment. If there are two (2) identical bids placed on the same
item, priority will be given to the first bid received. Bidders may preview, register, and place bids online through our website, www.morphyauctions.com. Seller(s) agree to allow the Auctioneer to accept and execute absentee bids in a competitive manner for potential buyers and under the MORPHY’S absentee bidding terms and conditions. During the live sale, the auctioneer will execute your absentee bid competitively up to the maximum amount you have indicated.
• ONLINE BIDDING - Online bidding through www.morphyauctions.com, Live Auctioneers, Invaluable, Proxibid, or other bidding platforms may be available; all Terms and Conditions still apply. A surcharge will be added for third party online platforms. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium. If there is a tie bid between the online bid and a floor bid, the floor bid takes precedence. Due to our fast-paced auctions and bids coming from floor bidders, phone bidders, online bidders and absentee bids, the auctioneer has the final word on all item(s) sold. You (the bidder) assume the risk of winning an item online and not having the item sell to you. This is due to the final call of the auctioneer and the operator not being able to re-open that lot. Online bidders are fully responsible for accidental bidding as if they bid normally.
• BID RESULTS – Please allow 24-48 hours post auction to receive your official invoice from MORPHY’S. MORPHY’S will only contact successful bidders. The invoice will include item, hammer price, premium, shipping, handling, insurance, taxes, and any other charges that apply. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale.
• TELEPHONE BIDDING - Requests for phone lines must be received at least three (3) days prior to the auction date. MORPHY’S cannot guarantee phone lines but will make every attempt to accommodate those who wish to participate through that method. Phone lines are provided on a first come first served basis. Please visit www.morphyauctions. com or call 877-968-8880 to register for a telephone bid.
Bid increments listed are a general guideline. Actual increments are at the auctioneer’s discretion. If a lot does not receive a bid of 50% of the low estimate, the lot will be passed by the auctioneer.
$0 - $500…................$25
$500 - $1,000….........$50
$1,000 - $2,000…......$100
$2,000 - $5,000…......$200
$5,000 - $10,000....…$500
$10,000 +…............... Auctioneer’s discretion
Most of our items are unreserved, but occasionally items may carry a moderate reserve. Please note that when a lot carries a reserve, the reserve is usually somewhere below our low estimate. In the case of a reserved item, the seller has authorized the auctioneer to bid on their behalf until the reserve price is reached.
A 20% buyer’s premium will be added to all successful bids and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase cost. A 3% merchant fee is also automatically applied to all invoices but can be discounted upon payment by cash, check, money order or wire transfer that is received within 7 days from the receipt of the invoice. If the type of payment is split, invoice will reflect the 3% charge for merchant fees on the entire invoice. In addition, a surcharge will be added for certain third-party online bidding platforms the bidder utilizes. Refer to your bidding platform of choice for the final buyer’s premium.
MORPHY’S is required by law to collect sales tax where our company has nexus. Sales tax rate will be charged by law on behalf of the state and locality where the customer of record takes possession of their purchase. Lots are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless the required form and copy of permit are on file with MORPHY’S. It is the bidder’s responsibility to know the sales tax rate applicable. As a convenience and without any guarantee, you may use this website, https://www. taxjar.com/sales-tax-calculator, as a resource to calculate your applicable sales tax rate. Bidder agrees to pay MORPHY’S the actual amount of tax due if sales tax is not properly collected due to 1) an expired, inaccurate, or inappropriate tax certificate or declaration, 2) an incorrect interpretation of the applicable statute, 3) or any other reason. The appropriate form and certificate must be on file at and verified by MORPHY’S five days prior to the auction, or the tax must be paid. If the required form and certificate is received by MORPHY’S within 4 days of the conclusion of the auction, you qualify for a refund for the tax paid. Lots from different auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes.
Any invoice totaling more than $100,000 must be paid within three (3) days. All other merchandise must be paid in full within seven (7) days of the date of the invoice. Payments can be made by going to your account online at www.morphyauctions.com, call 877-968-8880 or mail payment to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC 2000 N Reading Rd, Denver, PA 17517. Invoices and any outstanding amount due may and will be auto charged to the credit card on file within 48 hours of the invoice being sent. If you wish to pay by another method, please contact us within 48 hours after the sale. Interest will be charged on all balances not paid at the rate of 1-1/2% monthly (18% APR) effective 30 days from the invoice date. All goods not retrieved by Buyer within 30 days after the invoice date, shall be subject to a monthly storage fee of $100.00 /month. Buyer authorizes MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90-day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, personal checks, certified checks, wire transfers, money orders, and cash.
• Sneakers, Jewelry, Watches, Coin and Currency Items or any invoices Morphy’s deems at risk of credit card fraud – We accept cash, wire transfer, check, certified checks and money orders only. No credit cards will be accepted for invoices containing these items.
• CREDIT CARD – We will not accept credit card payment for any jewelry, watch, coin or currency purchases or on any purchases that Morphy’s deems to be at risk for fraud. If a credit card is used as any form of total payment, invoice will reflect a 3% surcharge on the entire invoice. This charge is automatically added but will be discounted if payment is received by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. MORPHY’s reserves the right to refuse to ship to a different address than the billing address on the credit card being used.
• CHECK - There will be a $30.00 service charge for returned checks. Make checks payable to: Dan Morphy Auctions LLC. MORPHY’S reserves the right to hold items paid for by personal or company check until said check clears (14 days). MORPHY’S has the right to hold all checks over $2,000. Customers who have an established successful buying history with MORPHY’S may be exempt from this requirement. We will accept a personal or company check >$2,000 from a first time buyer if you provide a Bank Letter of Credit, available on our website, www.morphyauctions.com.
• WIRE TRANSFERS – There will be a $30 charge added to all wire transfers less than $2,000. Please add this amount to your invoice total before sending a wire transfer.
In the few situations where a successful bidder does not remit payment when due, MORPHY’S will proceed with the legal steps necessary to protect its interests and will block the bidder from future auction participation.
• It is the bidder’s responsibility to take shipping, handling, and insurance costs into consideration when bidding on items.
• BIDDERS PRESENT AND TAKING ITEMS AFTER AUCTION – Since item liability transfers upon a successful bid, items paid for must be packed, transported and/or removed by the buyer at his/her own risk after the close of the sale. We recommend that you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.
• ITEMS NOT PICKED UP THE DAY OF THE SALE – Shipping, handling, insurance, and taxes will be added to all invoices that Morphy’s agrees to ship. We recommend you arrange insurance for your items immediately upon becoming the highest bidder. Shipping will be based on actual costs provided by UPS, USPS, or other carriers based upon the contents’ size and weight. Packaging and insurance will vary in cost depending on the contents and value of the shipment. Oversize and breakable items are not standard shippable items and will require shipment by a 3rd party shipper. MORPHY’s cannot combine standard item shipments with oversize and breakable item shipments. If any employee or agent of MORPHY’S packs or transports the merchandise, it is fully at the risk, responsibility, and expense of the buyer. MORPHY’S shall not be held liable for any loss or damage that may be caused by the said agent or employee.
• SHIPPING TERMS - MORPHY’S will ship items to the buyer at the listed address via UPS or other carriers, FOB, Denver, Pennsylvania, or FOB other auction locations. Shipping will occur within 15 business days from the date payment is received. Any risk of loss or damage to the item(s) during transit via UPS, or any other carrier is at the risk of the
buyer. Any additional insurance coverage should be purchased by the buyer through the carrier. Buyer releases MORPHY’s from all claims for loss or damage to any item during transit and agrees to pay all costs of defense, including attorney’s fees, for any claims brought against MORPHY’S for loss or damage occurring during transit. MORPHY’s is not responsible for mis-delivery or theft of packages.
• INSURANCE (Denver, PA) - Shipping insurance is automatically added to invoices for shipment to the United States and Canada locations. Insurance may be waived by providing MORPHY’s a signed insurance waiver. Insurance for all 3rd party shipments must be arranged through that carrier. Insurance purchased through MORPHY’s applies only to shipments to the United States and Canada. Buyers must purchase their own insurance for shipments to other countries.
• INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS – MORPHY’S has the capability to ship to international bidders. By law, MORPHY’S cannot, and will not, declare lesser values for any international purchases and all shipments will include the invoice with purchase totals including the buyer’s premium and shipping cost. All international bidders are responsible for knowing their country’s laws on importing items and for paying all customs and duties on the items.
• 3RD PARTY SHIPPING OVERSIZE ITEMS – Buyers will need to either pick up the items personally or arrange a 3rd party shipping service for oversize items. A valid photo ID is required at the time of pick up. As a general guideline, the following will indicate which packages apply, as they are of a certain weight, length, or dimensional size.
• Dimensional size is length (the longest measurement) + (height x 2) + (width x 2). For example a 36” x 36” x 12” package = 36 + (36 x2) + (12 x 2) = 132”
• USA home shipments must be <70 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size
• USA business shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <165” dimensional size
• International shipments must be <150 lbs. and <108” length and <130” dimensional size
• There may be certain shipments that meet these requirements that will still require 3rd party shipping, and we will communicate the reason in those cases.
• 3RD PARTY SHIPPING OF BREAKABLE, DELICATE, FRAGILE ITEMS (Denver, PA)
MORPHY’S reserves the right to decline shipment of items based on its fragility. If an item is unable to be shipped in-house, the item will require shipment by a 3rd party or pick up arrangements to be made. MORPHY’s will not ship any items that are neon, contain neon, estate liquor and/or fine wine, or liquids of any kind. Other examples of fragile items include glass display cases of any size; coin-operated, arcade and vending items with fragile parts and/or glass; signs with parts or protrusions beyond the main body of the sign, oversized vases, high value lamps and glass of all sizes, high value artwork including but not limited to paintings, statuary, sculpture, figurines, dioramas, and other intricate items; and items subject to impact by moisture and known handling issues in the supply chain. Under no circumstances will MORPHY’S be responsible for shipping damage to picture frames of any kind.
• For any buyers who wish to arrange for their own shipping, MORPHY’S must be notified at least seven (7) days prior to arrival of the shipping company name, arrival date and time. Pickup must be scheduled to begin and end within our normal business hours (9am – 4pm weekdays).
• STORAGE FEE – MORPHY’S will charge a monthly storage fee of $100/month for any items on MORPHY’s location for more than 30 days. Buyer authorizes the MORPHY’s to sell, at their standard commission and consignment contract terms, any goods not retrieved after a 90-day period in any manner deemed appropriate by MORPHY’s and the proceeds will be applied to any outstanding balance due from the buyer.
• FIREWORKS – MORPHY’S can only ship Class 1 Division 1.4 and 1.6 Explosives (as described in the following website: http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/hazmat/placards/class1.html) per the 49CFR 173.50 and can only ship these via UPS.
All items not shippable must be picked up by the buyer.
I hereby understand and agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to MORPHY’S Bidder Terms & Conditions, which includes this provision (hereafter referred to as “Terms & Conditions”), MORPHY’S, or the breach thereof (hereafter referred to as “Claims”), shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. I hereby irrevocably submit to the personal jurisdiction of the appropriate court in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to the Claims and their enforcement, and I agree that any and all Claims must be adjudicated, heard, determined, and resolved in said court, and I hereby irrevocably waive any objection on the ground that any such action or proceeding in said court has been brought in an inconvenient forum. MORPHY’S failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms & Conditions or any other legal rights, shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms & Conditions by MORPHY’S must be made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MORPHY’S specifically referencing the provision(s) contained within the Terms & Conditions to be waived. Headings used in the Terms & Conditions are for convenience only and are not to be relied upon. If any provision of the Terms & Conditions is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of the Terms & Conditions shall remain in full force and effect. These Terms & Conditions will inure to the benefit of, and are intended to be, enforceable by MORPHY’S, its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, members, directors, officers, and licensees. There are no third party beneficiaries to these Terms & Conditions; a person or entity who is not a party or signatory to these Terms & Conditions has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to rely upon or enforce any term or provision of these Terms & Conditions.
MORPHY’S engages knowledgeable experts to provide catalog descriptions on the merchandise we sell. Every effort is made to ensure those descriptions are accurate and that they fully disclose any exceptions to condition. Any buyer who has made their payment within the due date of 7 calendar days who wishes to report a problem must notify MORPHY’S within three calendar (3) days of receipt of their purchased item. Buyers who have not made their payment within the due date of 7 days may not return any items under any circumstances. No lots purchased by floor bidders (including those bidders acting as agents for others) may be returned. Please refer to MORPHY’S limited guarantee herein. A Return Authorization Number (RA#) must be issued by MORPHY’S before you ship anything back to our address. Any items arriving without a return authorization will not be given a refund. Item must be returned in the same condition. The item in question must be shipped with the RA# on the outside and inside of the package, with full insurance, so it arrives at MORPHY’S within one week of the aforementioned authorization.
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Step 1 - Circle Bidding Option
Phone Line Absentee Bid
Phone line: Morphy Auctions staff will call you 5 lots prior to the item(s) you wish to bid on.
Absentee: Morphy Auctions staff will execute your left bid(s) as if you were in attendance.
Step 2 - List Lot/Bid Information Please print clearly.
Lot # Description Absentee Bid
Bid Increments:
$0 - $500/$25
$200 - $500/$25
Step 3 - Fill Out Personal Contact Info Please print clearly. 2000 N.
email: info@morphyauctions.com www.morphyauctions.com
This form is also accessible online at www.morphyauctions.com
Phone Emergency Bid Applies to phone bidders only.
$500 - $1,000/$50 $1,000 - 2,000/$100
$2,000 - $5,000/$200 $5,000 - $10,000/$500
$10,000/Auctioneer’s Discretion
PLEASE NOTE ~ Emergency bids are executed only if Morphy Auctions is unable to contact the bidder via the phone number(s)
I accept that all bids do not include the buyer’s premium of 23%. I accept that all bids are subject to the TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE printed in the catalog. My signature serves as an agreement to the terms stated on this form.
If you have not received a confirmation email, please contact Morphy Auctions prior to the auction.
Morphy Auctions is thankful to our buyers for participating in our auctions.
We strive to bring the freshest collections to the market and provide honest and transparent descriptions and estimates. We employ the best experts in the industry so that our buyers can make informed purchases.
We are confident that our customer service is unrivaled and that you will have a pleasant buying experience. We look forward to doing business with you.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.