The Great Toy Expedition: A Summer Collector’s Auction invites collectors on a journey through the worlds of play, craftsmanship, and mechanical ingenuity. The sale features a strong selection of American cast iron toys by renowned makers, including Arcade, Kenton, A.C. Williams, J. & E. Stevens, Hubley, and Ives, with vehicles, banks, farm equipment, airplanes, gas pumps, and horse-drawn forms well represented. European highlights add charm and whimsy, including tin merry-go-rounds, chariots and vehicles, a mohair excelsior stuffed bear on platform, and delightful papier-mâché and mechanical automata, highlighted by a remarkable French Roullet & Decamps automaton cat, a beautiful Swiss singing bird in a cage, and a rare Bing airplane. Wooden toys and German Schoenhut puppets, including the lively Jolly Jigger Dutch Puppeteers, complete this eclectic and engaging collection.
This auction includes 1 Fernand Martin toy, but be sure to check out the other items with very nice pieces.
After the auction, I will publish the realized price for this toy.
For more information: https://www.liveauctioneers.com/catalog/410016_the-great-toy-expedition-summer-auction/
Regarding the objects described in this article, I do not make a statement about authenticity, condition or value.
I advise interested collectors always do to research yourself, to view the object or to contact the seller / auction