Part I of premier Schroeder toy and bank collection rings the register at $3 1 million artfixdaily.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from artfixdaily.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Part I of premier Schroeder toy and bank collection rings the register at $3.1M
J&E Stevens Bread Winners cast-iron mechanical bank, possibly the best of all known examples. Near-mint condition. Sold for $102,000.
VINELAND, NJ
.- The excitement level leading up to Bertoias $3.1 million sale of the Aaron and Abby Schroeder mechanical bank and toy collection was already starting to build shortly after the Christmas holidays. As early as January, antique toy enthusiasts who knew of the extraordinary collections reputation were calling to make appointments for private previews at Bertoias New Jersey gallery. Some who were especially determined to attend the sale in person staked their claims for a coveted seat at the live event, held March 5 and 6.
Bertoia s to auction magnificent Schroeder antique bank & toy collection
One of few known examples of Ives (American) Monkey Perambulator clockwork toy. Cast-iron horse head and wheels, painted wood cart. Excellent to pristine condition. Estimate $20,000-$30,000.
VINELAND, NJ
.- Another illustrious entry will soon join the list of legendary collections that have passed through the portals of Bertoia Auctions New Jersey gallery. As confirmed by company president Michael Bertoia, the Aaron and Abby Schroeder mechanical bank and antique toy collection considered by many to be in a league of its own will be auctioned by Bertoias on March 5-6, with Part II scheduled for fall of 2021.