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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
  • Collections of the Darsie-Thomson Families, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lot 101

Group of 20 Painted Lead Toy Knights

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

British, early 20th century, comprising: eight with spears and shield; eight with sword and shield; two with axe and shield; one with flag and sword; one on horseback; largest, 3-3/8 x 3 in.

Condition

loss to paint, warping to some elements; two sword and shield examples with loss to sword; figure on horseback is removable

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Property from the Thomson House, 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, built by Thomas Chalmers Darsie; by descent to Anne Darsie Thomson then to Robert Thomson; Gifted 2014 to Chatham University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania