Selkirk Auctions Sells a Beautifully-Restored 1923 Toy Packard Pedal Car

Sunday, January 5, 2024

-13° C / 9° F

Overcast and Damp

Selkirk Auctions & Appraisers 

Sells A Beautifully-Restored

1923 Toy Packard Pedal Car

I woke up early to a cold and damp (humid) day, and decided to see what I 

might find to write today's blog post. I stared my blog selection by looking

at old posts (not all 1662 posts), and the people or company whom I have written about in the past. That's how I decided to check up on 

Selkirk Auctions & Appraisers.

(Since 1830...)

If you are looking for toys, well-established auctioneers will  have past histories of older auctions. The auction where I found this wonderfully-restored pedal car 

was back on Friday, August 26, 2022. 

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Description

American National 1923 Packard Eight Pedal Car

"Rare pedal car with original toy irons, professionally restored in the 1970's.

With full textured roof over the tilting windshield with wiper, mounted with 

original hood ornament, the red paint with hand painted white and 

yellow pin striping, original wheels and tires with additional ornaments 

including side light, horn and more."

Dimensions:

35 x 60 in. (88.90 x 152.40 cm)

Condition:

Restored in the 1970's

2025-1923 = 102 Years Young!

Wow, a true antique!

What a way to start the day.

Thanks for dropping by, and 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 

The Beauty of Children's Sewing Machines

Monday, June 17, 2013
            another rainy day!

Children's Sewing Machines

    It's another rainy day today, so I assume that's a good day for sewing. My mother had a "real" sewing machine, but never had the time to use it since she worked during the day and took care of us at night. The sewing machine was most likely sold or given away, but I never saw it again. A few years ago, I though of taking a sewing course, and then making my own Tommy Hilfiger style parkas since they cost close to $ 450.00 plus. The trouble was that the course was moderately expensive, and and a heavy-duty sewing machine would cost thousands - so much for that idea! My other reference to sewing would be when E-Bay unilaterally decided that any merchandise could be returned! I remember reading comments on E0-Bay from people who sold dress plans. THey complained that buyers would copy the plans (after opening the package), then return the merchandise. Of course, ay opened package of plans would immediately make the merchandise "used". I never followed up on that story, as I never sold that type of merchandise!

   I was browsing my favourite "haunt" - Liveauctioneers, when I saw a beautifully-decorated children's sewing machine. I then went to Dan Morphy's website, and found a baker's dozen (13) of nice-looking merchandise. Old and antique children's sewing machines are not high-priced, and it appears that most of them were hardly used considering how old they are. And they still work of course! I don't have much information on the descriptions, as there wasn't much to have been written to go with the photos.  If I Was an interior designer, a dozen of these machines would be fantastic to decorate a wall of a clothing manufacturer, even though we all know that hardly any clothing is made in North America anymore!

Please click here to visit Morphy Auctions fine website

What caught my attention of the earlier children's sewing machines were 2 things. The simplicity of the design, which is very appealing to view as an "art form". I like the contrast of the straight and curved features of the machines. The second point is the beautiful designs painted on the surfaces. In some cases, there is even soem fictional characters on the machines such as  Little Red Riding Hood and The Wolf. That one is the 9th pair of sewing machines down from here. 

There was no date to indicate when these machines were made. However, I would guess that they're from the 1950's based on the enamelled finish, and the box design.

These 2 toys are actually banks, and are non-operational.

At first, I was surprise, but then I realized that this wasn't so "extraordinary. If you have visited my blog, you'd have seen my several posts on "still" banks and"mechanical" banks.

So that's my post for today on another rainy day. The weather is finally supposed to clear,and we're to have 5 days of sunny and progressively warmer weather later this week.

Thanks for visiting myblog,

and as always,

have a great part of the day,

wherever you may be.

Stacey