Matching Bing Toys to Their Catalogue Illustrations

Monday, January 6, 2014

Matching Bing Toys to Their Catalogue Illustrations

   I always like to see if I can match up old catalogue illustrations or photos with toys that have been up for sale or for action. So today is  a simple post on 2 nice Bing toys that I happened to find at Bertoia Auctions . I matched them up to a 1912 Bing catalogue reproduced by New Cavendish Books.  If you're a collector,auctioneer, or seller, it's good to have a collection of either the original catalogues or reproductions. These books are great references and for sure,if your a seller, you want to be able to describe an item as best as possible.

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Bertoia Auctions Description:

Bing Fire Pumper (Germany)

Circa 1910

An early hand painted open service farm example, done in classic red, black striping, orange bench seating with gold details to wire railings, clockwork activate piston which releases water from brasss boiler fitting, rubber tires, original seated figure. repair to lantern mount, minor early  retouches, missing driver overall (Exc. Cond.)

Length:    10 1/4"    261mm

Bertoia Auctions Description:

Bing Delivery Truck (Germany)

Hand painted in try body, features low open stake side body, red bench seating, considered one of their finest in their line of Lorries, includes canopy cloth cover over bed, reads, BNG-2512", rubber tires,orange spoke wheels, a quality toy. Minor restoration to grille area, overall (Exc. Cond).

Length:    11"    279mm

Thanks for dropping by,

and as always, have a great part of the day,

wherever you may be.

Stacey

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