| Gong Bell Cast Iron Toys
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 Teddy Bear #67 1912 7.5"L Bear, which looks very life-like, presents a very cute appearance dress in a gaily-colored sweater. He holds a wire rod in paw that rings the bell as the toy is pulled. This toy has wheel style of US Hardware Toys. The style works well. It is hard to know for sure, but it is believed that Gong Bell was using whatever stock was available after US Hardware went out of business. Both companies were part of National Novelty Corporation. Info courtesy of Bob Watrous. PC #1 3/93 (E) $4,200 Sotheby's 10/01 (E) $2,040 Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $400 |
 2 Horse Chime 1924 |
 Improved Fish Cast Iron Toy #20 1890 5"L Painted cast iron. As the fish swims forward, his mouth opens and the clown rises to ring the bell. The fish closes his mouth as the clown returns to a seated position. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Eagle Bell Ringer #50 1900 5.5"L x 4.5"H x 3.5"W $1000-$1200 |
 Eagle Bell Estimated 1880 Similar to Eagle Bell Ringer #50, with the exception that the eagle was not painted in patriotic colors. |
 Alligator Chime 5"L x 2.5"H x 2.75"W $650 - $750 |
 Pig with Clown Rider 1900 5.5"L x 4.5"H x 2.25"W $900 |
 Pony & Carriage with Boy #43 |
 Fish Patent |
 Horse 9"L x 4"H x 2"W |
 Horse Revolving Chime #4 1895 6.5"L x 2.5"H x 1.75"W |
 Horse Revolving Chime #77 5.25"L x 2.25"H x 1.5"W This toy came in an assortment of either a goat or a horse. Wheels 2.25" Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Horse Chime #460 5.25"L x 2.25"H x 1.6"W |
 Horse Bell #10 1895 8.5"L x 4"H x 3.25"W |
 Pig with Clown Rider Estimated 1900 5.5"L x 4.5"H x 2.25"W $900 |
 The Acrobats #54 1900 6.5"L x 6"H x 3.5"W The two acrobats change positions in various ways, and ring the bells by the motion of the movable colorful platform. Painted cast iron. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Tramp #47 1900 6"L Left hand is broken Painted cast iron figure swings and rings the bell by the attached chain. Mounted on red base embossed "Tramp No. 4". He pivots hitting the clappers against the bell. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Daisy Bell with Doll on Sled 1900 8.5"L x 5.5"H x 3.25"W |
 Daisy Bell #37 V#2 1900 8.5"L x 5.5"H x 3.25"W Painted cast iron and cast steel. Little girl holding her doll covered by a cutter blanket. Green sleigh is marked "Daisy" with horse head over two horse head medallions. Four wheels include chimes that play when pulled. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Daisy Bell 8.5"L x 5.5"H x 3.25"W |
 Ding Dong Bell Pussy's Not in the Well #29 1900 7"L Features two nursery rhyme figures at opposite ends, centering a bell hung in a well house embossed on side "Ding Dong Bell Pussy's Not in the Well." PC#1 3/94 (G) $1,650 S 10/01 (E+) $5,700 GH 6/95 (F) $750 PTM 9/88 $2,200 Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Dog and Cat #38 1900 8.5"L When the toy is pulled forward, the dog jumps out of the house at the cat, and then retreats back into the house. Painted cast iron. PC #1 10/92 (E) $2,800, S 10/01 (G+) $1,200, GH 6/95 (F) $1,100, Eb 11/02 $2,250, PTM 9/88 $3,200 Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Wild Mule Jack 1900 8"L x 5.25"H x 3"W |
 Pig 7"L x 4.5"H x 3"W The frame of this toy is from a Watrous piece. The tin pig is by Brown, Fallows or some other tin maker. There is wire holding together the wood support suggesting the original figure was lost and this figure made a nice replacement. BW This toy may be pieced together. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Single Bell on Wheels 5"L x 5"H x 3.5"W |
 Single Bell on Wheels |
 Rastus with Mother #59 1902 7.5"L x 5"H x 2.75"W |
 Triple Bell on Wheels |
 Revolving Chime Jingle Bells 1912 Front View 3.5"L x 3"W |
 Pig with Clown Rider #46 1900 5.5"L x 4.5"H x 2.25"W White pig has galloping causing the bell in his snout to ring. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Single Bell on Wheels Estimated 1928 This particular wheel style with the five spokes, received a design patent by Clifford Watrous for Gong Bell in 1928. |
 Two Coons Bell Toy #60 1902 8.25"L Both figures move as though playing tag by dodging in and out of hole in log, ringing the bell which is attached to the slide. Painted in fine colors. PC#1 6/98 (E) $5,200, PC #3 $7,500, S 10/01 (E+) $6,600, PTM 9/88 (F) $2,750 Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Floor Chime |
 Floor Chime w/Stick |
 Goose with Rider #58 1900 7.25"L Painted in colors. When pulled forward, the goose pivots back and forth ringing the bell. PC #1 10/01 (E) $2,500 Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Rocking Bell #14 1895 4.5"L Cast iron rocking horse swivels 360 degrees. Bell is attached in the bottom, middle is brass. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 1876 Centennial 1876 8"L Bell was created to celebrate the Centennial. Platform was Liberty Bell with American Eagle and adorned with raised stars and heart wheels. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Independence 1776-1876 1876 9"L Platform has the star-spangled banner shields with Independence 1776-1876 molded in the cast iron. Original toy had flag placed in center of the bell. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Goat Revolving Chime 1912 5.5"L x 2.5"H x 1.75"W Assorted animals, goat, horse or elephant No 4-1/2 - 2.5" wheels; No 8. - 3.625" wheels; No. 8-1/2 - 3.625" wheels with rubber tires. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Single Bell Heart Wheels Floor Chime |
 Circus Clown #7 1902 7.5"L x 4.5"H x 2.5"W |
 Pony Chime |
 Horse 4W Pull 10.5"L x 3.25"H x 3.5"W |
 Horse Chime |
 3 Bell Chime |
 Horse Chime |
 Horse 3 Bell Chime |
 Double Horse Chime |
 Floor Chimes 1920 #561 1-5/16" gongs, 1-1/2" wheels #562 1-1/2" gongs, 2" wheels |
 Boy & Alligator 1903 8.5"L Silver base with touches of green. Alligator slides forward on the platform, at the same time opening his mouth. The boy bending forward, tempts the gator with the bait ringing the bell. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Hello Hello Telephone 8.5"L x 4"H x 3"W |
 Horse Chime |
 Multi-Ball Chime |
 Horse Chime |
 Double Horse Chime |
 Double Horse Chime |
 Horse Chime |
 Monkeymobile #115 1905 6.25"L x 5"H x 2.75"W |
 2 Bell Pull Chime |
 Darkie & Alligator #56 1902 7"L The motions of the alligator as it struggles to get away are very natural. Painted in fine colors. PC#1 8/94 (E) $3,350 S 10/01 (G+) $4,800 Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Small Elephant 7.25"L x 2.75"H x 2"W |
 Revolving Chime 1912 Ornamental wheels. All bells nickeled. No. 1008 six 7/8" bells No. 1012 six 1" bells No. 1010 eight 7/8" bells No. 1014 eight 1" bells Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Bell Chime |
 Bell Chime 2.25"L x 2.25"H $90 - $120 |
 Kicking Mule #42 1900 8"L Mule swings on a pedestal and rings the bell. As with the elephant on the next page, it is unclear if these pull toys have a political connection. Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Cinderella's Chariot and Chime #27 1900 Catalog shows Cinderella in her chariot, but it is unheard of to find Cinderella remaining in this toy. It is believed that Gong Bell produced this toy without Cinderella. If the catalog is correct in the design of this toy, then Cinderella was made as a separate part of the toy making her ideal for children to remove and be played with as another toy. This toy was also made only for a couple of years. Finding these two still together through the years makes it one of the rarest treasures during this period. |
 Cinderella's Chariot and Chime #27 1900 Toy without Cinderella As found in this toy collection, the chariot is in excellent condition, but Cinderella is missing. PC #1 4/95 (E) $1,050 Sotheby's 10/01 (G) $480 Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $525 |
 The Bell Ringers Estimated 1900 Same as The Bell Ringers #24, with the exception of the dress of the boy and girl on the teeter-totter. |
 The Bell Ringers #24 1875 7"L Tin and iron. When pulled, the boy and girl teeter-totter ring the bell. Cast iron platform. Richard Mueller has this toy in his MS collection PC #1 12/94 (E) $4,200 Sotheby's 10/01 (E) $3,600 |
 Kick-For-It #70 1912 The Gridiron Gladiators actually kick the ball in realistic manner, while the bells merrily jingle, "victory". Players in attractive college colors. |
 Tricky Pony #39 1900 7.75"L Horse swings on pedestal and rings bell. This toy was very similar to the elephant with the exception of a horse. RPM has toy in MI PC #1 8/94 (E) $1,425 Sotheby's 10/01 (E) $1,560 Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $400 |
 Bob and Bruno #62 1912 6.25"L x 5.5"H Bruno swings and rings the bell. Fine colors. This toy is also shown with the heart design wheels in catalog. PC #1 3/90 (E) $1,500 |
 The Billys Bell Ringer #51 1900 7.5"L Painted cast iron. Two goats are rocked up and down when pulled by their connection to the axle. When they rock they ring the bell by butting it. Base is embossed with "No. 51 Billys". PC #1 10/94 (E) $2,200 Sotheby's 10/01 (G) $1,800 Garthoeffner Gallery '94 $2,800 |
 Mary and Her Little Lamb #55 1902 7.75"L Mary wearing a colorful outfit is holding onto chain connecting her to a bell and the white lamb. When pulled, both figures swing side to side causing the chain to move the bell. PC #1 9/98 (G) $750 |
 Hee-Haw Bell Toy #63 1912 5"L The stubborn mule refuses to jump the fence though urged by rider, and rings the bell with tail. Natural colors. PC #1 10/94 (E) $3,350 Sotheby's 10/01 (E) $1,320 Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $250 |
 Bell Toy Wild Mule Jack #36 1900 8.5"L x 5.25"W The grassy base is embossed with "Wild Mule Jack". White mule with Jack holding on to his neck. When pulled forward, the mule's tail swings up and down ringing the bell. PC #1 11/90 (E) $1,000 Sotheby's 10/01 (G) $840 Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $1,000 |
 Trick Elephant #40 1900 8"L x 5"H x 3.5"W $1800 - $2000 A wire moves the elephant standing on his small platform. The swinging motion of the elephant causes the bell to be struck by the clappers held in his trunk. Photo courtesy of Richard Mueller MI collection PC #1 10/90 (G) $1,200 Sotheby's 10/01 (G) $1,400 Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $500 Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $700 |
 The Waddler #48 1900 5.5"L A brace under the goose's feet and attached to the axle made the goose waddles and ring the bell attached to his beak. "No. 48 Waddler" is embossed on platform. PC #1 1/93 (E) $2,300 Sotheby's 10/01 (G+) $2,700 Photo courtesy of Richard Mueller collection |
 Fish Toy #20 1890 This was one of Gong Bell's first animal toys. It is believed that this toy was made for a very short time, making it very rare. It was quickly replaced with the clown added. The cast iron fish is riding between two heart shaped wheels. |
 Are You a Buffalo #57 1903 5.5"L Toy for the great "Association of Buffaloes and Other People". Buffalo swings on the dorm that's embossed with "Are you a Buffalo?" PC #1 3/91 (E) $3,500 Sotheby's 10/01 (E) $3,900 |
 Iron Toys One-Horse Dray #26 1902 17.5" x 5.5" Toy included two barrels and one sack. Horse is painted black with red harness and collar. Truck gear is red with black stripe. Side stakes are green with stripped gilt. Panel, seat, and foot board are painted red. |
 Revolving Chimes with Horses 1912 Ornamented in colors All bells nickeled. No. 1024 - 6-7/8" bells No. 1028 - 6.1" bells No. 1026 - 8-7/8" bells No. 1030 - 8.1" bells |
 Revolving Chimes with Horses 1912 Ornamented in colors |
 Revolving Chimes with Animal Asst 1912 Teams of horses, goats and elephants No. 9-1/2 - Wheels 3-5/8 with rubber tires. No. 10-1/2 - Wheels 4-3/4 with rubber tires. |
 Ponies Bell Toy #685 1918 Early Gong Bell tin horses pulling revolving chimes. BW Two smaller ponies and frame lacquered in colors. Heart shaped wheels and gong nickel-plated. |
 Revolving Chimes with Team #16 1900 Ornamented Wheels 4 inches in diameter. Gong in the center of the heart-shaped wheels is very detailed with design. |
 Victor with Horse and Boy #16 1895 7.25"L Tin horse and driver tumbler bell with heart wheels. Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $200 |
 Revolving Chimes with Animal Asst 1912 Teams of horses, goats and elephants No. 9-1/2 - Wheels 3-5/8 with rubber tires. No. 10-1/2 - Wheels 4-3/4 with rubber tires. |
 Tumbler Bell Toys #8 & #9 1895 4-5/8" Detailed "Liberty" bell between two heart wheels. As the toy is pulled, the bell rotates side to side. |
 Horse with Saddle Chime #25 1900 8.5"L Bell with clappers rides on top of a brown horse with gold reins and blue blanket. Sotheby's 10/01 (G) $1,680 |
 Tumbler Bell TOys with Horses No. 10 & 11 "Liberty" shaped bell in center of two heart-shaped wheels rocks back and forth. |
 Racer Chime 1915 5"L x 3"H x 3.5"W Patented in 1915 by Gong Bell. There are numerous variations. BW Photo Courtesy of Richard Mueller Collection |
 Captain and the Kids #64 1912 8.5"L The mischievous kids enjoy a ride on the Captain's back, the rear figure having a rocking motion, which rings the bell. PC#1 1/02 (E) $16,500 PTM 9/88 $15,000 |
 Turtle and Clown Bell Toy #19 1895 6.5"L Very detailed turtle carrying a clown with clappers attached to his feet that hit the gong when pulled. This is one of Gong Bell's first detailed animal pull toys. PC #1 9/97 (E) $375 |
 Poodle Dog Bell Ringer #45 1900 8"L Smaller version of toy #44. Base embossed with "No. 45 Dog Bell Ringer". When pulled, the clown pivots causing the leash connected to the poodle's tail to spin and ring the bell. Toy is painted in cast iron. Early Gong Bell. BW PC #1 3/94 (E) $2,000 Sotheby's 10/01 (G+) $2,280 |
 Bell Toy Clown with Jumping Dog #44 1900 12.5"L x 7.5"H x 3.5"W When pulled forward the poodle jumps through the hoop held by the clown striking the bell. The poodle turns, jumps and hits the other bell. This is a very beautiful toy with creative action making it very desirable. VG 00130 Early Gong Bell. BW PC #1 8/01 (E) $16,500 Sotheby's 10/01 (E) $12,000 |
 No. 49 Monkey 1900 6.5"L Painted cast iron monkey swings on the pedestal and rings the bell attached to his hand. Photo Courtesy of Bob Watrous Collection RPM has toy in MS collection PC #1 8/94 (E) $2,600 Sotheby's 10/01 (E) $1,440 |
 Bell Boy with Jumping Horse and Monkey Driver #23 Estimated 1900 7.25"L Iron base is embossed with leaves, diamonds and "No. 23". Tin monkey holds a sting (sting missing in this photo) that connected him to the rocking horse. As toy is pulled, action the horse has the appearance of jumping causing the monkey to rock up and down. PC #1 10/92 (E) $2,900 |
 Bell Toy Goat with Monkey Rider on Platform #26 1900 9"L The rider of this toy is similar to the toy above. As the toy is pulled, the monkey pulls the wire attached to the bell making it ring. |
 Pig and Columbus Egg 1893 9"H This toy was created to celebrate the 1893 Chicago World's Exposition. As the toy is pulled, the pig tries to set the egg on its end. The action of the pig rings the bell. This toy has also been found with the pig wearing a blue jacket. Since this toy was made only for one year, it is very rare. PC #1 6/95 (G) $5,000 |
 Freedom Bell Ringer 1880 5"X6" This toy is an early rare production of tin and cast iron. The original toy was painted with a yellow shirt and red pants. Attached to the bell by wire. Sotheby's 10/01 G+ $19,150 |
 Dome Bell Estimated 1876 8"L Cast iron dome bell with eagle on top. Two small clappers attached to the bracket under the eagle rings the bell when pulled. |
 Young America No. 12 1876 6"L Bell shaped cast iron platform marked with "Young America". Toy shown with replaced flag. PC #1 4/95 (E) $850 Sotheby's 10/01 (no flag) $1,440 |
 Pig Pulling Clown in Cart #35 Estimated 1880 6.5"L Small cast iron cart with bell under driver. Early Gong Bell toy. BW PC #1 10/01 (E) $530 Sotheby's 10/01 (G) $480 Gene Harris 6/95 (F) $275 |
 Star Bell Estimated 1880 Star shaped cast iron base holds flag. Bell attached to front rings as toy is pulled. Heart shaped wheels. |
 Victor Bell Toys #13 1895 "Victor" and stars embossed in the frame around the bell. Heart shaped wheels. When pulled, the frame rocks ringing the bell. |
 Boy and Flag Revolving Chime Estimated 1895 Beautiful toy with the American Flag being pulled by a young boy. Large bell between the wheels rings when pulled along. Large heart shaped wheels with the bell and smaller heart shaped wheels attached to the boy's foot. |
 Patriotic Boy Bell Ringer 1900 9"L Very colorful toy with young boy carrying bell with clappers that would hit the bell when pulled. Smaller boy with the American flag riding a painted horse. Heart shaped wheels. |
 Boy Scout #69 1915 6"L Platform has the design of crossed muskets cast on it while the Boy Scout figure is dressed in regulation Scout uniform and has a motion which waves a small American flag in a natural manner. Attractive colors. Sotheby's 10/01 (missing flag) (E) $7,200 |
 Uncle Sam and the Don #53 1900 7.5"L Uncle Sam and the Don engage in lively combat. The platform is ornamented with the American Flag, head of an eagle, stars, and painted in patriotic colors. PC #1 11/92 (E) $6,500 |
 Dome Bell Toy Estimated 1876 7"L Platform has stars and leaves. Nickel-plated brass dome bell. PC 10/01 (E) $1,370 Sotheby's 10/01 (G) $1,320 |
 Clown Chime |
 Seesaw Chime |
 Chime 1924 |
 Tandem Chime #801 1930 |
 Horse 2 Bell Chime |
 Chime 1928 Wheel design by Clifford Watrous. BW Photo Courtesy of Bob Watrous |
 Floor Chimes |
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