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Bertoia’s May 23-24 Annual Spring Toy Sale
VINELAND, NJ – Winter has finally moved on, and Bertoia sale. Comic character toys in the sale are There are cathedral
it’s once again time for collectors to gather, socialize dominated by boxed favorites, such as the perennially candy jars, wooden
and compete for great toys of all types at Bertoia’s popular Superman Tank and several Popeye toys. A boxes for Sweet Lotus
Annual Spring Toy Sale. The company’s renowned wide range of Mickey Mouse and other Disney toys and other tobacco
Signature Sales focus on a select few collections with completes the amusing array. companies, around
prestigious name value, and its Basics series presents Both American and European toys will be featured a dozen music
excellent toys at affordable price points, but Bertoia’s including a Marklin 1 gauge blue locomotive pulling boxes, and
diverse Spring Sale is an open door to fine pieces from three refrigerator cars fresh from a Wisconsin estate more than
literally dozens of collections. This year’s edition, and graded a solid 10 out of 10. The large number of six slot
slated for May 23-24, boasts more than 1,000 toys, Halloween pieces offered include a sensational machines.
banks and trains so this will not interfere with plans for selection of die-cuts, lanterns, veggie people, noise- The Bertoia
your Memorial Day weekend. makers, witches, and cats. family encourages you to attend the auction on May 23-
Being featured are over 300 still banks from the Figural cast-iron doorstops will be ready to 24, but for those who cannot, bidding is available by
estate collection of Ohioan Ned Bauer, a past host of impress, with some of the coveted forms. A small phone, absentee or live online via LiveAuctioneers. To
the Still Bank Collectors Association convention. The grouping of dolls alongside a grouping of antique and contact Bertoia Auctions call 856-692-1881 or email
lineup includes both figural architectural and “safe” vintage teddy bears of assorted sizes are also in the sale toys@bertoiaauctions.com. or visit bertoiaauctions.com.
banks boasting plenty of eye-filling color and paint.
Collectors of pressed steel will find both large and
small vehicles in the mix, as well as a dozen pedal cars.
Highlights include American National Giant Series
trucks, American National pedal car, Buddy L’s, and a 49th Annual
broad assortment of Structo toys from the late Tiny
Moyer’s collection. Nautical toys are led by a large Somerset Antique 38th Annual
Bing torpedo boat in superb conditionwith its original & Vintage Fair MAINE
box and other vessels from the Moyer collection. Saturday, August 10, 2019
Cast-iron automotive toys are well represented by
a large Vindex steam shovel, several cast-iron fire Free Admission ANTIQUES
trucks, and Hubley racecars. Additionally, there are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rain or Shine
More than 100 Dealers
cast-iron horse-drawn toys, speedboats, and several air- displaying quality antiques & collectibles FESTIVAL
planes, including a desirable Friendship seaplane. Food Vendors! No pets, Please! Space Available
An auction entry that conjures deja-vu at Bertoia’s On the streets of Somerset, PA Approximately 1 hour east
of Pittsburgh. Exit 110 of PA Turnpike
is a cast-iron tricycle with painted wooden wheels and Free Parking in county parking garage on E. Catherine St. For more information
go to
a metal seat whose cut-out design creates the words Info: 814-445-6431 or www.MaineAntiquesFestival.com
“Tom Thumb.” The late-19th-century production E-mail: info@somersetcountychamber.com
was purchased 30 years ago by Bertoia Auctions www.somersetpa.net
co-founder and antique toy dealer the late Bill Bertoia. Visit our booth for area attractions and events.
Now the tricycle has come full circle to Bertoia’s,
consigned by the person who bought the toy from Bill Antique & Classic Car Show
three decades ago. 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. A
Timeless European wind-up toys like Lehmanns Somerset Trust Co. parking lot at
August 2-4
and Martin seem to gain new fans with each successive 151 W. Main St. 814-443-9200
Sponsor: The Somerset County Chamber of
Commerce & Somerset Trust Company 2
2019
Lawrence J. Zinzi
Thursday, May 30th TIFFANY STUDIOS Brewster Historical
Thursday, June 27th
Thursday, July 25th REPAIR Society
Thursday, August 22nd Restoration of leaded shades, bases & desk pieces
Thursday, September 19th Straightening, gold plating, patination, wiring, etc.
Thursday, October 24th
Quality services since 1971 46th Annual Drummer Boy
Please call 718-798-0193
OPEN AIR
Houston-Brooks Auctioneers 52nd Annual Antiques Fair
22 S. Horseback Road, Burnham, ME
207-948-2214 or 1-800-254-2214 GRAFTON
AUCTION Antiques & Saturday, June 22, 2019
EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING AT 7 AM Arts Fair 9 am - 4 pm
We sell a wide range of Antiques, Collectibles, Early Tools,
Art, Textiles, Books, Jewelry, The Odd & Unusual… On the Village Green
Also Clean Used Furniture, Modern Tools, Household Items & Box Lots. Drummer Boy Park
We are open through the week 9 AM to Noon and 1 PM to 4 PM Saturday, June 15 • 9am-3pm
(Every Day but Thursday). Saturdays we are here 10 AM to 4 PM Music - Demonstrations - Appraisals 773 Main Street (Route 6A)
The public is welcome to stop by and look around.
We do accept ABSENTEE BIDS if you are unable to attend a sale. Grafton Common, Route 140, Grafton, Mass. Brewster, Cape Cod MA
BUYING ONE ITEM OR HOUSE LOTS RAIN OR SHINE - 50 EXHIBITORS
• Consignments Welcome at a Reasonable Commission • Rain location Millbury St. School 30+ Dealers • Ample Parking
Check our website at www.houstonbrooks.com Admission: $5 • $1 discount with this ad
for our current ad listing and photos. Food Available
Daniel Brooks #172 - Pamela Brooks #171 - Shane Brooks #919 Proceeds benefit Grafton Historical Society Admission $6, ($5 with this ad)
We Have Been in the Auction Business Since 1970! For more information, please call: 508-839-0000
June 2019
19
VINELAND, NJ – Winter has finally moved on, and Bertoia sale. Comic character toys in the sale are There are cathedral
it’s once again time for collectors to gather, socialize dominated by boxed favorites, such as the perennially candy jars, wooden
and compete for great toys of all types at Bertoia’s popular Superman Tank and several Popeye toys. A boxes for Sweet Lotus
Annual Spring Toy Sale. The company’s renowned wide range of Mickey Mouse and other Disney toys and other tobacco
Signature Sales focus on a select few collections with completes the amusing array. companies, around
prestigious name value, and its Basics series presents Both American and European toys will be featured a dozen music
excellent toys at affordable price points, but Bertoia’s including a Marklin 1 gauge blue locomotive pulling boxes, and
diverse Spring Sale is an open door to fine pieces from three refrigerator cars fresh from a Wisconsin estate more than
literally dozens of collections. This year’s edition, and graded a solid 10 out of 10. The large number of six slot
slated for May 23-24, boasts more than 1,000 toys, Halloween pieces offered include a sensational machines.
banks and trains so this will not interfere with plans for selection of die-cuts, lanterns, veggie people, noise- The Bertoia
your Memorial Day weekend. makers, witches, and cats. family encourages you to attend the auction on May 23-
Being featured are over 300 still banks from the Figural cast-iron doorstops will be ready to 24, but for those who cannot, bidding is available by
estate collection of Ohioan Ned Bauer, a past host of impress, with some of the coveted forms. A small phone, absentee or live online via LiveAuctioneers. To
the Still Bank Collectors Association convention. The grouping of dolls alongside a grouping of antique and contact Bertoia Auctions call 856-692-1881 or email
lineup includes both figural architectural and “safe” vintage teddy bears of assorted sizes are also in the sale toys@bertoiaauctions.com. or visit bertoiaauctions.com.
banks boasting plenty of eye-filling color and paint.
Collectors of pressed steel will find both large and
small vehicles in the mix, as well as a dozen pedal cars.
Highlights include American National Giant Series
trucks, American National pedal car, Buddy L’s, and a 49th Annual
broad assortment of Structo toys from the late Tiny
Moyer’s collection. Nautical toys are led by a large Somerset Antique 38th Annual
Bing torpedo boat in superb conditionwith its original & Vintage Fair MAINE
box and other vessels from the Moyer collection. Saturday, August 10, 2019
Cast-iron automotive toys are well represented by
a large Vindex steam shovel, several cast-iron fire Free Admission ANTIQUES
trucks, and Hubley racecars. Additionally, there are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rain or Shine
More than 100 Dealers
cast-iron horse-drawn toys, speedboats, and several air- displaying quality antiques & collectibles FESTIVAL
planes, including a desirable Friendship seaplane. Food Vendors! No pets, Please! Space Available
An auction entry that conjures deja-vu at Bertoia’s On the streets of Somerset, PA Approximately 1 hour east
of Pittsburgh. Exit 110 of PA Turnpike
is a cast-iron tricycle with painted wooden wheels and Free Parking in county parking garage on E. Catherine St. For more information
go to
a metal seat whose cut-out design creates the words Info: 814-445-6431 or www.MaineAntiquesFestival.com
“Tom Thumb.” The late-19th-century production E-mail: info@somersetcountychamber.com
was purchased 30 years ago by Bertoia Auctions www.somersetpa.net
co-founder and antique toy dealer the late Bill Bertoia. Visit our booth for area attractions and events.
Now the tricycle has come full circle to Bertoia’s,
consigned by the person who bought the toy from Bill Antique & Classic Car Show
three decades ago. 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. A
Timeless European wind-up toys like Lehmanns Somerset Trust Co. parking lot at
August 2-4
and Martin seem to gain new fans with each successive 151 W. Main St. 814-443-9200
Sponsor: The Somerset County Chamber of
Commerce & Somerset Trust Company 2
2019
Lawrence J. Zinzi
Thursday, May 30th TIFFANY STUDIOS Brewster Historical
Thursday, June 27th
Thursday, July 25th REPAIR Society
Thursday, August 22nd Restoration of leaded shades, bases & desk pieces
Thursday, September 19th Straightening, gold plating, patination, wiring, etc.
Thursday, October 24th
Quality services since 1971 46th Annual Drummer Boy
Please call 718-798-0193
OPEN AIR
Houston-Brooks Auctioneers 52nd Annual Antiques Fair
22 S. Horseback Road, Burnham, ME
207-948-2214 or 1-800-254-2214 GRAFTON
AUCTION Antiques & Saturday, June 22, 2019
EVERY SUNDAY BEGINNING AT 7 AM Arts Fair 9 am - 4 pm
We sell a wide range of Antiques, Collectibles, Early Tools,
Art, Textiles, Books, Jewelry, The Odd & Unusual… On the Village Green
Also Clean Used Furniture, Modern Tools, Household Items & Box Lots. Drummer Boy Park
We are open through the week 9 AM to Noon and 1 PM to 4 PM Saturday, June 15 • 9am-3pm
(Every Day but Thursday). Saturdays we are here 10 AM to 4 PM Music - Demonstrations - Appraisals 773 Main Street (Route 6A)
The public is welcome to stop by and look around.
We do accept ABSENTEE BIDS if you are unable to attend a sale. Grafton Common, Route 140, Grafton, Mass. Brewster, Cape Cod MA
BUYING ONE ITEM OR HOUSE LOTS RAIN OR SHINE - 50 EXHIBITORS
• Consignments Welcome at a Reasonable Commission • Rain location Millbury St. School 30+ Dealers • Ample Parking
Check our website at www.houstonbrooks.com Admission: $5 • $1 discount with this ad
for our current ad listing and photos. Food Available
Daniel Brooks #172 - Pamela Brooks #171 - Shane Brooks #919 Proceeds benefit Grafton Historical Society Admission $6, ($5 with this ad)
We Have Been in the Auction Business Since 1970! For more information, please call: 508-839-0000
June 2019
19
