THE PAUL COLE COLLECTION

216. THE CAPTAIN AND THE KIDS BELL TOY | Kyser & Rex, very rare example with less than a dozen known, this piece represents one of the best known ...

217. GONG BELL TWO COONS BELL TOY | No. 60, whimsical casting depicting a boy and a raccoon seemingly dodging each other in an almost tug-of-war f...

218. BOXED LANDING OF COLUMBUS BELL TOY | J&E Stevens Bell Toy, easily one the best known examples, depicts Columbus at bow observing land while o...

219. LANDING OF COLUMBUS BELL TOY | J&E Stevens, another variation of the popular bell toy, painted in two shades of gold, the side of the boat on...

220. GONG BELL FREEDOM BELL RINGER TOY | Extremely rare find, c. 1880, cast iron base and spoke wheels, hand painted tin figure has articulated ar...

221. KYSER & REX MONKEY BELL RINGER | Open frame under bell version. when pulled, the monkey raises one arm and lowers the other to strike bell wi...

222. RABBIT HUNTER BELL TOY | N.N. Hill, Connecticut, c. 1895 scarce bell toy example, amusing toy features a rabbit popping out of his den to fac...

223. GONG BELL COSSACK AND THE JAP BELL TOY | c. 1902, rare cast iron toy is hand painted, depicts the fight and eventual war between Russia and J...

228. IVES ARTICULATED WALKING MULE | Circa late 1890's, sold as a single piece or at the front of a cart/wagon, donkey with articulated legs seemi...

229. IVES CRAWLING BABY TOY | Early and amusing articulated toy simulates crawling motions as it is pulled along floor. | Provenance: Paul Cole Co...

279. GONG BELL GOOSE WITH RIDER BELL TOY | No. 58, rare example, goose holds bell in beak and able to swing about to ring bell when pulled along. ...

280. DOUBLE RIPPER SLED BELL TOY | Extremely rare NN Hill Brass Co. toy with only a handful examples known, depicts children seated at sled with s...

281. SARATOGA BELL CHIMES BELL TOY | c. 1880's, very colorful and desirable example, horse draws ornately embossed flower wagon with tall bell, as...

282. BOY PULLING CAT TAIL BELL TOY | NN Hill Brass Co., bell at underside of base rings when toy is pulled along, a really whimsical mold design, ...

283. BOY PULLING CAT TAIL BRASS PATTERN | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 6" l. | (Pristine Condition) | $1,500 - $2,500

293. GONG BELL SEE SAW BELL TOY | Cast iron open base painted in red with tin figures seated on each side, articulated action allows back and fort...

369. GONG BELL PONY CARRIAGE BELL TOY | Provenance: Hegarty Collection. | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 6" l. | (Excellent Condition) | $400...

370. NN HILL HEE HAW BELL TOY | Amusing example depicts boy riding stubborn mule with moving bell ringer tail. | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection....

371. MONKEY W/ COCONUT BELL TOY | NN Hill, when toy is pulled, monkey's right arm goes up trying to smash and open the coconut and resulting in be...

372. KYSER & REX WOMAN DRUMMER BELL TOY | c. 1885, reportedly only known example, hand painted ornate cast iron, heart shaped spoke wheels, articu...

373. WATROUS SAILOR & SCOUT BELL TOY | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 10" l. | (Excellent Condition) | $300 - $500 ...[more]

374. WATROUS CLOWN BELL TOY | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 7" h. | (Excellent Condition) | $300 - $500

375. WATROUS STANDING SAILOR BELL TOY | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 7" l. | (Excellent Condition) | $300 - $500

376. GONG BELL MARY & HER LAMB BELL TOY | Depicts both figures on green platform able to swing about and ring center mounted bell when pulled alon...

377. HUBLEY STEEPLECHASE BELL TOY | Scarce example, circa 1895, contains two mounted riders on horses in flight, articulated action allows back an...

378. BOYS SAWING WATERMELON BELL TOY | N. N. Hill, circa 1905, articulate motion depicts two boys slicing a mound of watermelons with a long blade...

379. WATROUS UNCLE SAM BELL TOY | Depicts Uncle Sam clubbing mounted bell when rolled. | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 6" l. | (Excellent Co...

380. WATROUS ESKIMO & POLAR BEAR BELL TOY | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 9.5" l. | Missing wire in hand, otherwise in (Excellent Condition)...

381. GONG BELL MONKEY AND HORSE BELL TOY | Painted tin horse and seated monkey on a cast iron frame, articulated action allows back and forth moti...

382. WILKINS ALLIGATOR BELL TOY | Provenance: Paul Cole Collection. | 7" l. | (Excellent to Pristine Condition) | $300 - $500