Bargain John's Antiques has been in business in the same location for 50 years. You can bid with confidence knowing that this item is guaranteed, well represented and supported by our experience.  We specialize in American Antiques from 1840 to the 1920's. Quality that has been our mission statement since we began. We can ship anywhere throughout the United States and work hard to make international options available. If you have any questions, please contact us.

 
 

  • Antique all original bell pull toy that depicts a soldier and sailor figure. That is why the toy is called the soldier and sailor bell toy. This toy measures 9 1/2″ long is 6 3/4″ high and 3″ wide. Notice as the child would pull the toy this causes the sailor and soldier to rock back and forth and ring the bells on the toy. What fun a child would have making this toy ‘Ring’. This toy is referenced in the antique Toys reference book by Richard Friz – Fifth Edition. Don’t miss adding this toy to your antique toy collections. Some history on the Watrous Manufacturing Toy Company – David Watson Watrous in 1865 created D. W. Watrous & Company, which later became Watrous Manufacturing Company. The company created sleigh bells, bell toys, and in its early days they made casket trimmings. D. W. Watrous was also the town undertaker. Watrous Mfg. Co. had been making bell toys for over forty years according to a 1918 ad. D. W. died in 1918 and his son John Lazarus ran the company till his passing in 1923 and the company stock was then sold to Gong Bell Manufacturing Company. The Watrous Mfg. Co. was dissolved in 1927.

Please contact Bargain John's Antiques with any questions that you might have. We will ship items internationally, please call us for shipping rates. All shipping rates quoted on eBay are base rates to the continental United States. These rates are subject to change depending on the location and circumstances of the buyer. Contact us if you want a complete personalized quote. Nebraska residents pay 7% sales tax. Bargain John's Antiques Inc. is a family owned and operated Antique Store that has been in operation since 1968 in Lexington, Nebraska. We are actively buying and selling quality American Antiques of the period from 1840-1920. Our inventory will represent some of the finest antiques of this period. A place where you can deal and be assured that there are NO REPRODUCTIONS! Our shop is located just 2 miles north off of Interstate 80 in the Central part of the state. We are open Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:30 and Sunday 12:30 - 5:30 Central Standard Time. Bargain John?s Antiques wants satisfied customers, and we are going to work with you from beginning to end, we allow for returns, we just ask that you communicate your intentions upon receiving the item that you will be returning the item. Once item is returned your refund will be issued. Again, please contact us with any questions.

We are offering several unique and top-quality items. Look thru our listed items to get a better look at the quality that we offer!