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Lot 166 Charity Swing Bell Toy<br />

Ives, Blakeslee & Williams<br />

Bridgeport, Connecticut – Circa 1890<br />

An extremely rare and impressive bell toy known<br />

as the “Charity Swing”. <strong>The</strong>re are fewer than<br />

5 known examples of this toy. It was made to<br />

accommodate a small china or porcelain doll.<br />

Material: Cast Iron<br />

Provenance: Bob Stewart <strong>Collection</strong>,<br />

Donal Markey <strong>Collection</strong><br />

Condition: Pristine Plus<br />

Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000<br />

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