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The Richard C. Stevens Collection May 22, 2010 - RSL Auction ...

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Lot 1<strong>22</strong><br />

“Uncle Tom” <strong>The</strong> Fiddler<br />

Manufactured by Ives, Blakeslee<br />

Bridgeport, Connecticut –<br />

Circa 1880<br />

Material: Wood, papier-mâché,<br />

and cloth<br />

Condition: Excellent<br />

Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000<br />

Lot 123 Seesaw Clockwork Toy<br />

Manufactured by Ives, Blakeslee, Bridgeport, Connecticut – Circa 1880<br />

A little girl and boy seesaw up and down before your very eyes. Notice in particular, how realistic<br />

the action seems when they push their feet off the ground.<br />

Material: Wood, tin hands, legs and faceplates. Condition: Excellent Plus<br />

Provenance: Louis Hertz <strong>Collection</strong> Provenance: Gary Smith <strong>Collection</strong><br />

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000<br />

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