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Second Auction of Schroeder Toy Collection Nets $2.6 Million

By Antique Trader StaffSep 23, 2021
CROP624
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Bertoia to Auction Part II of the Schroeder Toy, Bank Collection

By Antique Trader StaffAug 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

By Antique Trader StaffMar 10, 2021
Masudaya “Machine Man” tin-litho battery-operated robot from Gang of Five series, near mint, one of the finest examples known, consigned by original owner, sold for $86,100. All images are courtesy of Morphy Auctions
Antiques

Space invader: Vintage robot star lot

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsAug 20, 2019
Painted Santa bank
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Ives Santa bank carries low estimate of $12,000

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsOct 6, 2016
Chief Big Moon bank
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Scarce Chief Big Moon cast-iron bank commands $2,340

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsSep 8, 2016
Channel Island pewter measures
Antiques

Quimper, Ives, Santa Claus share auction block June 17

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsJun 5, 2015
Freedman's mechanical bank
Auctions

Part II of Berry bank, toy collection earns $2.92M

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsMay 28, 2015
Preacher at the Pulpit
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Huge collection of toys, banks up for bid Nov. 14-15

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsOct 5, 2014
onionskin lutz marble
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Onionskin lutz marble may shoot to $10K during toy auction

By Antique Trader Antiques Auction NewsApr 21, 2014