Sunday, April 6, 2025
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Donley Auctions Second Post
Post # 2
I'm writing this Second Donley Auction today, because this auction is coming soon on April 12th & 13th of 2025. Altogether, there will be about 1000 toys that will be auctioned. Most of the toys will be auctioned on the first today. On the second there is another large collection of many different interesting items. That auction is also interesting, and you might find something very interesting there to bid on.
The content of my post today is but a sample of the exceptional auction that will be happening April 12th 2025. You have to visit their site to see so many wonderful old and even some antique** toys.
Most of the toys will be auctioned on the first day. However, there are a lot of other
interesting items that you can see on the second day link that I added below.
I selected the beautiful Manitowoc Crane because it was a unique collectible among all of the others. It's a most unique item, and I wanted to present it today. I labelled this exceptional model a "collectible", as I don't think many of you would let your child or teenager "play" with it!
Below
Lot #1353
The "collectible" is a Manitowoc 18000 Crawler Crane YWH
1:50 Scale w/Box model #005 assembled.
For the rest of this post, I selected a trio of wonderful
and beautiful and very old horse-drawn toys.
Below:
Lot #1243
"Scarce Watros iron clown & horse bell in overall good condition;9" (22.86 cm)metal double bell horse race toy, missing reigns, wheels move freely along with move 14" (35.56 cm) American made cast iron horse bell toy.
Please use photos to judge condition"
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This is the same image as above. I chose it because of the way that Donley Auctions shows the relative size of the toys. They do this for many of their toy listings,
and it's great!
1880's 21" (45.72 cm) Ives Horse Drawn Fire Patrol Wagon
1880's
21" (45.72 cm)
"Ives Phoenix cast iron Horse Drawn Fire Patrol Wagon with (7) firemen. Good to very good overall condition with some age and wear including some discoloration, missing paint, oxidation and scuffs.
Please use photos to judge condition and bid accordingly."
Considering the approximate date (1880's), this item is a definite antique. Many people consider 100 years as a time-span to label something an antique.
Wilkin's Toy Cast Iron Horse Drawn Fire Pump Wagon
1890's
19.5" (49.53cm)
"Wilkins cast iron horse drawn fire engine pump wagon with driver,
leather reins & be.. In good condition overall with some age and wear,
including some discoloration, oxidation, paint loss, and scuffs.
Please use photos to judge and bid accordingly."
I've presented but a "taste" of what this auction has to offer. A thousand (1000) is a a big amount of toys, and the listings are excellently photographed and described.
So have a look at what is being auctioned- you won't be disappointed!
(Non-Toy)
Some Interesting Samples from
Day 2 of This Most-Special Auction
Description:
"1938 Majestic Radio Co Charlie McCarthy, Bakelite radio with original monocle, adjusting knob, off-white color with a few nicks and scratches. Has a few cracks (see photos), but not very noticeable. Missing cardboard back door, and has light plug,core and antenna wire Shows well. A collectible radio in good condition.Lights up and hums when plugged in."
Description:
"No shipping on this item.Customer or 3rd party pickup only.
Circa 1950's 28" boys bicycle made by Ranger of Chicago, Illinois. All original
including paint and seat. Has light on front fender, tank, chain guard, and
package rack. In fair to good condition from original owner."
I've been blogging since 2011, and the more that I see on the 'Net, the more I am reminded of the good times gone by. The above 2 items remind me when I was a "kid" I would watch black and white TV on the Ed Sullivan Show.
The puppet, Charlie McCarthy was handedly mastered by Edgar Bergen. I remember both from the 1950's and later when both were on black and white TV on the Ed Sullivan Show. As for the bicycle, I had a simple blue and "less fancy"
2-wheeler. It also had only one gear- peddle! Nevertheless, it got me from one place to the other. Also, I was one of the few kids on the street with a bicycle.
Those days have long gone by, but the wonderful memories of my friends in school, and on the street are still with me. Times may change, but memories stay with you forever.
Thanks for dropping by, and as always,
have a great part of the day or night,
wherever you may be.
My name is (Mr.) Stacey Bindman,
and I can always be reached at
toysearcher@gmail.com
