Cast-iron 14-inch painted scull with oarsmen and coxswain toy made by U.S. Hardware Co.
Value: $11,500
Venue: Morphy Auctions, September 2008
What makes this toy so valuable:
Rarity, condition, and the presence of all moving parts contribute to the desirability and value of this piece. Unlike this one, most antique cast iron toys have extensive paint wear and few have all the mechanical pieces still in tact which diminishes value significantly.