$1,230
Painted Cast Iron Mechanical "Trick Elephant Bell Ringer/No. 40" Pull Toy, Gong Bell Manufacturing Company, East Hampton, Connecticut, late 19th century, when the vehicle moves forward, the elephant turns and taps the bell; polychrome-painted elephant figure on a stand and pierced platform with raised lettering "Trick Elephant Bell Ringer/No. 40," cast iron wheels with heart-shaped spokes, (minor paint loss), ht. 5 3/8, wd. 3 1/4, lg. 7 7/8 in. Provenance: Barenholtz collection with label affixed to underside.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-28