Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 659
Salesman's Sample Potato Picker Model
Estimate: $500 - $700
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 |
American, late 19th century, metal model potato picker machine in green painted wood box, 17-3/4 x 25-1/2 x 12-1/2 in.
Provenance: Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum
Condition
surface dirt and accretion, some rust and corrosion to metal, box with scattered bumps, chips, and wear throughout, rust and corrosion to iron straps, some scratches and losses to painted surfaces, lid with some separations and losses, internal parts with some breaks and losses (several metal tines on belt missing), old stitch repair and tear to leather, crack and separation to one wheel rim, one element broken off but retained, chain with some rust
