Over time, fine toys become historical objects as they pass from one prestigious collection to the next. That concept will be strikingly apparent at Bertoia Auctions' June 2-3 Annual SpringAuction, which includes treasured toys from some of the greatest collections of all, including that of the late KB Toys co-founder Donald Kaufman

The mechanical and still bank selection is brimming with superior examples, such as a rare Germania bank with outstanding paint, and arguably one of the best of all known Darktown Battery banks,also in stellar condition. Approximately 50 still banks will be offered, with a variety of shapes replicating animals, people, whimsical subjects, and buildings. Of the latter, top pieces include anIves Palace and a Kyser & Rex Apple.

Lot 303: Kicking Mule

SPISE A MULE "BENCH" MECHANICAL BANK
red shirt, J & E Stevens Co., designed by James H. Bowne, patented 4/27/1897. When the mule and boy are brought into position, a slight touch on the knob at the base causes the mule to turn aroundand kick the boy over, throwing the coin from the bench into the receptacle below

Lot 305: Paddy and the Pig

PADDY AND THE PIG MECHANICAL BANK - BROWN COAT
Brown coat, J & E Stevens Co., c.1885. Place coin on the nose of the pig and press the lever, pig will kick the coin as the man opens his mouth and swallows it; at the same time the eyes willroll.

Lot 311: Ives Palace Still Bank

IVES PALACE STILL BANK
c.. 1885, familiar historical building done in extraordinary casting details are as crisp as the actual building, still considered by many to be the finest mold effects ever produced as a still bank.7 1/2" x 8".

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