iques Hectiblesalso be q lect now, during a challenging economy and high gas p And that's what toys are all about, a piece of nostalgia that can a fascina »oms in houses and provides endless stories for relatives and friends. Over the past few years, one aspect of the hobby is becoming apparent: More people ar ‘coming acquainted with toys and their values than at any other point in American histo thanks to the exposure the hobby has garnered from the collectible-based reality programs broadcast on television knowledge The best weapon in the battle for equitable prices for toys is acquit Education is power. Learn about the toy and its backstory, know its manufacturer and date of production, as well as its importance in the realm of popular culture. When estimating the value of a toy, you must first evaluate its condition. Mint toys in mint packaging command higher prices than well-played-with toys whose boxes disappeared with the wrapping paper on Christmas day. Mint is a rare condition indeed as toys were meant to be played with by children, Realistic evaluation of condition is essential, as grading standards vary from class to class. Ultimately, the market is driven by buyers, and the bottom line final value of a toy is often the last price at which it is sold For more information on toys, see Toys & Prices, 19th edition, by Mark Bellomo. James 0. Jue > Ives nine-pin skitlles set, late 19th century, wooden pins covered in lithographed paper with detailed faces, legs and hats painted in gold pinstripes, set patented in 1885, comes with what appears to be original wooden ball with red, yellow and blue stripes, overall very good condition, few small repairs to brims of hats, 12” high. $1,698 WaFman’s | Antiques & CollectiblesEz 766 phed, four i» Gunthe Jockwork mechanism propels boat as 21" long. $6,250 to.excellent condi Ives clockwork preacher, late 1800s, wooden box polychromed in orange-red finish with yellow and brown accents, black figure has inset black glass ‘eyes and wire-rimmed glasses; when wound and ‘activated, toy leans forward, slamming right hand. on podium while turning head from side to side very fine to near mint all-original unplayed-with condition, clockwork mechanism in working order, lacking one small screw from left foot and wire from mechanism to body that enables figure to turn head, clothing overall in pristine condition, approximately 10” high. $6,025 Warman’ | Antiques & Collectibles James. Juli, nc Women’ rights advocate clockwork toy attributed to Automatic Toy Works, late 19th century, gutta percha head and inset glass eyes, original clothing ‘natural stained box; when mechanism is activated, woman leans forward, slam then rises up, turning her hi and on podium, fine original condition, ‘functional, 4” wide x approxin’ deep. $5,750Kilgore TA.T. three-engine passenger plane with ribbed fuselage and wing: this particular plane came in two nlors, green with yellow wi ith yellow wing: plane susceptible to damage/hairline cracks at rear jt II good to very good condition with some surface oxidation to left wing tip, right wheel ron replacement, 31/2" wingspan. T.A.T, which stands for Transcontinental Air Transport, ed with what became T.W.A. $1,380 ded in 193 Boucher “Polly-Wog” speed boat with double cylinder outboard motor affixed to rear, steam mechanison contained within hull and covered with aluminum sheath and three air ventilators, constructed mainly of wood, name “Polly-Wog” em is polished aluminum, three ventilators are stamped brass, complete Boucher decal afixed to aluminum ned on sides along with manufacturer’ name, sheath covering engine sheathing, original finish, some flaking o “Polly-Wog” decals on either sie, overall very good to near excellent condition, 23 long. $1,438 : Painted tin Boer War clockwork toy by Gunthermann depicting soldiers of late 19th and ‘early 20th centuries, figures go back and forth, Khaki-clad Boer soldier waves rifle at Brit behind brick barricade, very good condition, some paint ‘wear, 10” long. $3,750 ST Warman’ | Antiques & Collectiblesgine passenger plane with ribbed fuselage and g or red with yellow wing: plane suscepti od t0 very good condition with some surface Boucher “Polly- Wog” speed boat with double cylinder outboard. contained within hull and covered with aluminum shea wood, name "Polly-Wog’ th and three & polished aluminum, three ventilators are stamped brass, complete sheathing, original finish, some flaking to “Polly-Wog” decals on eith excellent condition, 23” long. $1,438 Noel Barrett Auctions Painted tin Boer War ce Gunthermann depicting carly 20th centuries, figu Khaki-clad Boer soldier brie James D. Julia, lockwork toy by soldiers of late 19th and res go back and forth, waves rifle at Brit behind barricade, very good condition, some paint wear, 10° long $3,750 Werman’ | niques Colecibe lacement, 13 1/2" wingspan. T.A.T. which stands for Trans later merged with what became T.W.A. $1, ‘motor affixed to rear, steam mechanism emblazoned on sides along with manufacture German shepherd skittles with open back eight assorted animals pins, “the king pin,” original flat p. show wear, 2 wing; this particular plane came in two ible to damage/hairline cracks at rear ‘oxidation to left wing tip, right wheel iscontinental Air Transport, 380 ‘ir ventilators, constructed mainly of 's name, sheath covering engine Boucher decal afixed to aluminum er side, overall very good to near containing ninth pin is clown, aka aint, all animals with slass eyes, overall very good condition, some animals 21" long. $1,150dames D.Juta ne Early American tin clockwork horse-drawn fire pumper, untouched all-original condition, gilt stenciling largely intact, overall white horses retain significant amount of original paint, tin driver missing, mechanism intact and in working order, overall fair to good condition, approximately 15° long. $4,025 Noe! Barret Auctions Bing fire house and tractor, lithographed tin hous wth peng dr and wo clockwork fv lithographed tin clackwork tractor, very good to excellent condi Antiques & Collectibles W@FimantsBurning house with firemen automaton, paper maché-covered wood with internal clockwork hhanism; two firemen operate hand pump while third climbs house of sd paper on wood with painted flames, upper windows glazed with red stained glass, from ladder into burning buildin ithograp ick there is access to interior candle holder for d realistic flame and illumination; probably French origin, possibly by Decamps, very good to on, 19” high, base 10” x 13". $950 excellent condi Martin Tireless Blacksmiths Les Forgerons Jnfatigable, scarce first period Martin rubber-band. Powered toy dating to 1883, painted tin figures ‘astride lithographed tin eylinder alternately hammer plate mounted between them with raised letters F M., good to very good condition, ‘paint losses and general wear, 7” long. $6,000 Warman | Aosiques & Collecubes Mills coin-operated stereo viewer, wooden cabinet with cast hardware, legs, marquee mounts, viewing port, ow! head-form side handles reflect use of owl in early Mills logos, internal clockwork mechanism wound by crank inserted in front drops 15 stereo images of partially clad and unclad women, ‘additional 49 original cards including bubble dancer series, cast iron latticework on mirrored doors, excellent condition, 48 1/2” high x 20° wide x 17° deep. $3,250 Noel Barret Auctions Althof Bergmann camel bell toy, painted tin with carriage bells mounted on camel, heart motif cast iron wheels, large front wheels mounted off-center to create up and down motion as toy is pulled along, excellent condition, 9 1/2” long. $1,100 a- Marklin zeppelin, early part of 20th century, second largest siz rs spin; clockwork mechanism functiona $4,600 d hood vents, dual sp Buddy L bus with open louvered good 0 Very $00 extra reinforcement on underside ofr paint loss, 28” long. $2,645 Meera Acne | Lionel 400E engine and tender, American steam profile 42°01 1” motor with oil tender with six prucks, bo } ‘hipping on center wheels, 32" long, $1,000 = & WarmanTHE NOVELTY HOUSE FOR SWEETS Ano CHOCOLATES Ss German tin ithographed double-dec g on sides her bus manufactured by Bing for English market, advertising rear staircase, and front facade, very fine-plus condition, 7 1/4” long, $2,300 WaF mans | Antiques & Cole |‘Auctions 13240 locomor tive, dark gy Bd fin ro0f, very good condition tural model, circa 1890, on of Carpenter Queen fed gables and finials, sunburst ‘cornices, double level porch ‘outline each gable, original brightness, excellent condition, (27° x 27". $16,000 /Powers [founders of the Toy ‘structure in Pittsburgh. It was, fa series of models of houses of Tan exhibition around the turn of the 5018 not a dollhouse. ren painted ca m, some wear, 15” Io fron, Am erican profile electri ong. $1,000 Antiques & C Womans¢ $5,750 SEEM “WAFmans | Anuiques & Collectibles |decker bus, German nfectionery deliver) © st likely of Englishar, louvered side vents, lather seat, fu rag top, opening driver’ side door, fld-down spit windshield (ising cs, Shel oi can affixed to right runningboard and winged Bentley logo chips, 59” longx 24” wide x 23° high, $5,175 ar excellent condition with m James 0a ne Early American tin bell toy with drummer boy and horse, atrbuted to. Althof Bergmann, drum of impressed ‘molded tn with stars in pattern, convex syle base with cast om hese shaped wheel spokes, original paint excep for white and flesh tone on figure and red on horse (saddle band) an possible enhancement f0 yellow overal god 1 very good condition, approsimatdy 1012 tg aan | antiques & Collectiblesown and Tige German lup toys when toy is wound d, Buster Brown or vill climb pole, drop, and fe figure will climb; overall very good condition, minor epair on rear of toy, 13” = approximately 4” x 4” tAvctions circus hoop toy, searce and desirable te 19th century toy, 10 be rolled across floor, sionally restored mn, 8 1/4” diameter. $2,000 leather seat, and Condition, ike James 0. Ju In Rooster skittle set, mult riding on four cast iron wh chicks dressed as (on left side, chicks in near excelle high $14,950 «. $1,099 Antig WaFman’srs (phonograph) by National Co. in original box: lithographed paper ferent dances powered though attachment to record player, along with flywheel and painted celluloid figures (dancing couple, chimney sweep ck) and Englsh-made “hating rink” with de cut paper skaters (one bent) very ion, box 4" square, $400 Buster Brown and Tige windup German tin bell ringer, 4” pl standing at ”m with Buster Brown and Tige ole; when p anism Is activate, arms on ether figure ring bell untouched all-original condition with unifo ly 8” high. $1,955 Rare Buster Brown ti winuup toy, hana painted winking le eye, holding ball in each hand: when sctvated, arms swing about, giving illusion of jugs mechanism tested and functional, al orginal with uniform paint loss throughout, overall sod to ery good condition, 61/2" high. $1,923Arcade flat ub er tires, top Yellow Cab, original, rubbe Po nal, rubber stamped very fine-plus condition, 8” long. $14 268 antiques & Collecubles| WGrmans iice Sendak, Todd McFarlane, “Where the Wild figures, complete set of six, new iginal boxes, signed by Sendak and McFarlane blue marker on front cellophane covers, original FA.O. Schwarz price stickers still attached, boxed igures include Max and Goat Boy, Aaron, Bernard, oishe, and Teippy, each roughly 8” high; figures debuted at New York City F. A. O. Schwarz toy store on Oct, 12, 2000, and sold out in a single day. $1,320 James D. ta, ne Large Fallows horse and rider platform toy, hand painted boy rider atop full-bodied tin black horse on _green stepped wheeled base with ruffled half circle kick plate at rear, overall very good condition, 15° long x 12 1/2" high $1,380 Wa mans | Astigues & Callecibles we wh we : James, Ja, ne Rare Father Christmas tin windup toy, German ‘manufacture, circa 1920s, finely lithographed detail particularly to facial features, standing on embossed snow-covered mica mount; when mechanism is sctivated, he raises his arms with small decorated Christmas tree in one hand and sack of toys in other; overall very goad:plus condition, some minor Seraping on right side of figure where arm brushed {up against body, heavy deterioration to toy sac, 6 1/2" high, $1,725 James J, Hubley Lockheed Sirius plane, 1930s, open cockpit with pilot and co-pilot, “Lindy” cast imo lft wing, right wing cast "NR-211,"early paint restoration, 81/2" long. $1495hed headlights, dual mounted spare tires, rumble seat ill present on interior of rumble seat, original nickel pears to have grille with at Arcade very good-plus condition, wear to edges of roof. one spare tre app ng. $1,610 type mechanism engaged by cranking aphed in dark blue with pin met, and uniform, near mint o jes Warman’Gilbert Erector set zeppelin with box, scarce, all-original fabric, original box with colorful labeled lid, label with tape repairs, built up mooring mast, no additional parts in box, very _good to excellent condition, zeppelin 54” long. $1,300 Barking French papier maché bulldog, glass eyes and flocked covering: dog opens mouth and barks when leash is pulled; overall good condition, 17" long $1,180 {ysterious Ball, and lithographed ring to wind, ball ip spiral and when it a : 1 top the ball pops pen and acrobat appears fery good to excellent Noel Barett Auctions sox Bradley Historiscope and Electrical Wonder Book, early lithographed paper 7. 4" jigh, $1,300 ‘panorama toy, turning crank displays hand-colored images of American history from Columbus to Cornwallis surrendering to Washington, with Parker Bros, Electrical Wonder Book, Chiromagica Q & A toy, very good to ‘excellent condition, panorama 8” wide. $1,000ranese race car #42, late 195 openness in plate version of Troy Ruttman’ Indianap« ol doe ee pension, ful exhaust radiator with A forming erat aero R ne lithography with multitude of advert Oe te pe ‘advertising, overall to i very good: plus condition, inor paint chips, some darkening to chrome pieces, minor rosion t0 joint seams, 18 1/2” long, $1,610 Sehoeniut Dutch Boy & Gt ply gers Dat Fe arb, papier mache heads overall ery fine a in Pal ondition with minor Wor chipping Mandeville musical girl at spinning wheel, fabric cig mt ia ow ee dressed girl with bisque head and wood hand operates treadle that spins wheel while she pulls back and forth on yarn with right hand while tur" hher head back and forth from wheel to han (nllithographed paper-covered wood base hand “operated try crank, very good to excellent condition paper loss, 19° high, base 15°x 9° *> aie ning warmans