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Second Auction of Schroeder Toy Collection Nets $2.6 Million

Sep 23, 2021
CROP624
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Bertoia to Auction Part II of the Schroeder Toy, Bank Collection

Aug 31, 2021
This Girl Skipping Rope mechanical bank was the top lot of the two-day sale, bringing $156,000. By J & E Stevens, this interesting bank is arguably the most coveted example for mechanical bank collectors. The clever design causes the girl to alternate feet and turn her head as she skips the rotating rope.
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The Schroeder Toy, Bank Collection Brings Millions

Mar 10, 2021
Marklin Battleship, La Plata, clockwork, was the top lot of the Samuel Downey Jr. collection, after selling for $204,000, against an estimate of $50,000-$70,000. Hailing from Argentina, this battleship is in museum-grade condition, extremely detailed with a multi-level complex superstructure, and impressive to look at; 28” l. All images courtesy of Bertoia
Antiques

World-class toy collection sells for millions

Dec 9, 2019
Jerome B. Secor ‘Freedman’s’ mechanical bank
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Freedman’s Bank stashes away $130K during toy auction

Aug 30, 2018
Preacher at the Pulpit
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Huge collection of toys, banks up for bid Nov. 14-15

Oct 5, 2014

Weekly Showcase

Carousel horse
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York Antiques Show & Sale Upon Us

Premiere antiquing event in Mid-Atlantic region kicks off end of January in Pennsylvania.