$1,080
Polychrome-painted Wooden American Eagle and Shield Child's Mechanical Push Toy, "Made by the S. A. Smith Mfg. Co. Brattleboro, VT.," the eagle on shield-shaped base, flaps its jointed wings when pushed with ball-topped shaft, on cast iron spoked wheels, manufacturer's mark on base, (loss to bill, minor paint wear), ht. 24, wd. 10 1/2 in. Provenance: Purchased from Russ and Karen Goldberger. Loss to tip of eagle's bill on the underside of the top portion and a small chip on the bottom portion of the bill, a shrinkage crack on the shield near the center shows on the bottom of the shield, not the top, scattered paint wear, most prevalent on wings closest to the head areas, wing flapping mechanism works well, possible old repaint on sides of tail.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-28
