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'Say it with Flowers' and a $33,000 Bid at Bertoia's

Extremely rare largesize Flowers motorcycle delivery toy that fetched 33000
Extremely rare, large-size "Flowers" motorcycle delivery toy that fetched $33,000.

'Say it with Flowers' and a $33,000 Bid at Bertoia's

A Lil Red Riding Hood mechanical bank topped the sale at 38500
A Lil' Red Riding Hood mechanical bank topped the sale at $38,500.

VINELAND, N.J. - "Say It With Flowers." It wasn't Mothers Day, an anniversary, or a birthday, that had the slogan on the lips of toy collectors nationwide - it was an auction at Bertoia's that featured a rare, large, cast iron toy "Say It With Flowers" delivery motorcycle.

The piece was part of a huge and eclectic toy auction featuring everything from mechanical banks to doorstops. The motorcycle delivery toy fetched an impressive $33,000.

The sale, which took place this past Saturday, May 17, also posted strong results for many other items including the top lot of the auction, a Lil Red Riding Hood mechanical bank at $38,500. Other items included an Ernest Plank airplane with box selling at $16,500, a Goodwin Walker hoop toy at $22,000, and an Oriental Bru JNE #7 doll that fetched $14,300.

Prices include the ten percent buyer's premium. A complete review will appear in a future issue.

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