Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
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
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
