The Hegarty Collection of Antique Toys
Catalog Information: 300 lots | 298 with images
Date: 2001
Auction House:
Sotheby's
Location:
USA
Lot 1: Kyser and Rex cast iron Santa Sleigh,
Kyser and Rex cast iron Santa Sleigh, circa 1885, the red sleigh is framed in gold trim and houses Santa, with articulated arms, bundled up in a dark blue blanket sprinkled with snow, he is seated before a stack of presents in a multitude of colors, [...more]
Lot 2: Ives Crawling Monkey,
Ives Crawling Monkey, circa 1893, FEATURING A MONKEY IN ORIGINAL HAT, DRESS AND MATCHING PANTALOONS ON ALL FOURS IN CRAWLING POSITION, WHEN POWERED BY A SIMPLE RUBBER BAND MECHANISM, IN OPERATION, THE MONKEY APPEARS TO CRAWL FORWARD, (EXCELLENT, RETA [...more]
Lot 3: J. & E. Stevens Monkeys on a Stick Pull Toy,
J. & E. Stevens Monkeys on a Stick Pull Toy, circa 1885, featuring two monkeys with articulated limbs on a stick, when pulled forward the monkeys arch their backs as if climbing, base is decorated with cutout star and circle design and the toy rides [...more]
Lot 4: J. & E. Stevens Monkey Velocipede,
J. & E. Stevens Monkey Velocipede, circa 1885, featuring a finely cast japanned monkey in jacket and cap with articulated legs, riding a tricycle with copper finish wheels and black frame, as the tricycle moves forward the monkey's legs pump up and d [...more]
Lot 5: Dent cast iron Transfer Wagon,
Dent cast iron Transfer Wagon, circa 1910, the green wagon trimmed in gold and marked in raised letters Transfer, mounted on red spoked wheels and chassis, drawn by three horse team comprising a grey flanked by two caramel steeds, comes with original [...more]
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