The Joy of Collecting - September 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 | 4:00 PM Pacific
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The Joy of Collecting - September 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014 | 4:00 PM Pacific
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Description
This auction includes a wide variety of breweriana, ephemera, and advertising memorabilia, along with stamps, coins, collectible tins, posters, toys and arrowheads.
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Beautiful Lady Tip Tray
Lot # 226 (Sale Order: 226 of 350)
This tin tip tray is approximately 4-1/4 inches in diameter and is called "Priscilla, The Maid of New England," which is written across the top. "Compliments New England Furniture & Carpet Co. Minneapolis" is printed across the bottom. The colors are clear and bright, and there is a slight dimple at 3 o'clock that can only be seen in reflected light. This is one beautiful and colorful tray.
McDonald's Happy Meals Display of "Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers" Toys
Lot # 227 (Sale Order: 227 of 350)
This colorful 1989 bubble display features the classic Disney "Chip 'N Dale Rescue Rangers" characters in their individual gadget mobiles: Chip's Whirly-Cupter, Dale's Roto-Roadster, Gadget's Rescue Racer, and Monterey Jack's Propel-A-Plane. The display size is approximately 18 inches x 15-1/2 inches x 4-3/4 inches. On the list of the greatest Happy Meal toys of the '80s, these were in the top ten at number six. Seriously, these were great because not only were they cars, but you could interchange the parts giving you hours of endless entertainment! This Chip 'N Dale display is sure to please the Happy Meal collector or Disney fan!
Britains #1335 Army Lorry with Driver
Lot # 228 (Sale Order: 228 of 350)
Offered is an old Britains six wheel army lorry with driver. It features a cab door that opens, a dump bed that raises, a rear door that opens, and a driver that is removable. This piece comes in its original box complete with a small slip of paper for returning the toy. The size is approximately 5-1/2 inches x 2-1/4 inches x 2-5/8 inches. The toy is all original and has had one small repair to the rear hitch underneath. In addition, the front cab has two pegs on the bottom of the headlights that attach it to the body that have come loose overtime and an attempt was made to repair them (but the repair was not finished).
Bromo Seltzer Dispenser
Lot # 229 (Sale Order: 229 of 350)
This three-piece Bromo Seltzer dispenser is one of the early dispensers, as it has a cobalt blue glass bottom. This type of dispenser was used in drug stores and soda fountains for many years. One would turn the handle to dispense the right amount of Seltzer into the glass, add water, and stir. As you can see, the bottle was made for this dispenser because when the bottle is upside down, the paper label shows right side up. The size with the bottle is approximately 16 inches tall x 4-1/2 inches wide x 5-1/2 inches deep. It is about 8 inches tall without the bottle. It is unusual to find a dispenser complete with the original glass and bottle. This great piece really stands out!
Condition Report
"First Aid" Schafer & Vater Figural Blue Nipper Music Box
Lot # 230 (Sale Order: 230 of 350)
This Schafer & Vater piece is a blue nipper music box titled, "First Aid" and depicts an old world doctor with a rather large syringe in one hand an interesting smile on his face. When this piece is picked up, the music box inside plays, "How Dry I Am." The music box has been tested and plays; however, it sometimes sticks from lack of use. This piece is complete with the original stopper, which is the top of the syringe needle. The decanter or flask is in very good condition with no chips, breaks, or repairs and is approximately 13-1/8 inches tall x 5 inches in width.
Two Glass Ice Cream Cone Holders
Lot # 231 (Sale Order: 231 of 350)
These pieces were used to hold your ice cream cone so it did not drip on you as the ice cream melted. When the ice cream was down to the cone, you could easily lift the cone out and finish it. Are you reading this Baskin-Robbins?
Stanley C. Hughes Limited Edition Print from Missoula, Montana
Lot # 232 (Sale Order: 232 of 350)
Offered today is limited edition numbered print from D'Orazi's Bar/Grocery. We believe the man on the print is Giovanni D'Orazi, who along with his wife Rosina, owned and operated the D'Orazi Grocery located at the corner of Woody and Alder streets in Missoula, Montana from 1908 until 1957. The artwork was created by renowned artist Stanley C. Hughes, also of Missoula. Hughes is best known for his mixed media and contemporary western subjects and has created numerous art projects in the area. This print is signed and numbered on the lower right corner (209/350). The print is approximately 24 inches x 20 inches in a 27-1/2 inch x 23-1/2 inch wooden frame. On back are two poems by Diane D. D'Orazi.
Acme Beer Easel-Back Sign
Lot # 233 (Sale Order: 233 of 350)
Offered is a great looking small counter top easel-back beer sign. It is for Acme Beer from San Francisco, California. This sign was made by Advanced Products Association and was part of their Crystal Plaque line of advertising signs. It is a nice size at approximately 9 inches x 11-1/4 inches and has a permanently mounted collapsible easel on the back with a small hole to hang the sign (part of the easel). The colors and quality of the sign really have to be seen in person to appreciate. We image this is a man and woman toasting a coupl
Mule Ear Knife from Wakemap Mound in Washington
Lot # 234 (Sale Order: 234 of 350)
Offered is a Columbia River mule ear knife found at the Wakemap Mound site just up river from The Dalles, Oregon on the Washington side of the river. This knife is made of nice looking piece of agate and is approximately 2-1/4 inches x 1-1/2 inches at its widest point. This piece is being offered exactly as received from the Frank Buehler collection and has not been offered at public sale before now. There were many organized digs at the Wakemap Mound site by the Oregon Archaeological Society in the mid to late 1950s before the completion of The Dalles Dam.
Condition Report
Unopened Baking Powder Tin Cup
Lot # 235 (Sale Order: 235 of 350)
This one-pound tin with a paper label was manufactured by the Southern Manufacturing Company of Richmond, Virginia and was copyrighted in 1916. This Miss Princine Baking Powder tin has the original contents and labels intact, as it has never been opened. It even has a 30 cents price label on the lid that appears to have been marked up to 35 cents. There is a handle so when it is empty, you have a drinking or measuring cup.
Nine Columbia River Arrowheads from Wakemap Mound Site
Lot # 236 (Sale Order: 236 of 350)
Offered are nine Columbia River arrowheads that were found at the Wakemap Mound site.The sizes vary from approximately 1-1/4 inches x 1/2 of an inch on the largest to 3/4 of an inch x 1/2 of an inch on the smaller points. The Oregon Archaeological Society (OAS) organized many digs at the Wakemap Mound site in the mid to late 1950s. These offer a nice cross section of the different rocks and type of points from the area. These artifacts were found by Walt and Gladys Koch, who were members of the OAS between 1955 and 1965, and these pieces were found during that time period.
Globe-Warnicke Tip Tray
Lot # 237 (Sale Order: 237 of 350)
This 4-1/4 inch tin litho tip tray was made by the Chas. W. Shonk Company of Chicago, Illinois for Globe-Wernicke. This tip tray was given away by the Corner Book Stores in Ithaca, New York. All the the writing is very visible, including "and office supplies" above the illustrated bookcase. The center has the normal crazing, but there are no spots of missing paint. This is about as clean as they come!
Alpenrose Dairy Quart Cream-Top Milk Bottle from Portland, Oregon
Lot # 238 (Sale Order: 238 of 350)
Offered is a two-colored painted-label quart-size cream-top milk bottle from Alpenrose Dairy in Portland, Oregon. One side mentions their "Golden Crest Milk" along with "Alpenrose Dairy" and "Portland, Oregon." The opposite side states information about milk and how you should, "Make Milk ... Your Basic Food." This two-color label has "It Whips" in red near the top, and the body label on both sides is in orange. This bottle comes complete with an original Alpenrose milk cap. The size is approximately 9-1/2 inches x 3-7/8 inches, and there are no chips or cracks. This is a bottle that is very hard to find!
1930s Coca Cola Clock
Lot # 239 (Sale Order: 239 of 350)
This is an electric clock made by Selected Devices Co. of New York and called Selectoclock. It has a wood frame and was distributed by Coca Cola in the '30s. The trademark is in the tail of "Coca," which is a practice they stopped in 1939. We have run the clock for a few days and it works FINE. You may want to clean it a little more by taking it out of the case and cleaning the back of the glass. The size is approximately 16 inches x 16 inches x 3-3/4 inches and is guaranteed old and original!
Kessler Cone-Top Beer Can from Montana
Lot # 240 (Sale Order: 240 of 350)
This is a 12-ounce high profile cone-top beer can from Kessler Brewing Company of Helena, Montana. This can features Kessler's standard blue and black can design and has nice color, but it is starting to show a bit of fading to the blue. This can has an original cork-lined bottle cap, as well as a few flaws such as dings and spots. Still, this can displays well and would make a nice addition to your collection.
Whistle Orange Soda Bottle Topper
Lot # 241 (Sale Order: 241 of 350)
This topper is 22 inches tall when sitting on a bottle. The girl's head is attached to a wooden dowel giving the appearance of a straw in the bottle. The color on the topper is bright and vivid, and the bottle itself is in excellent condition with no case wear or scratches. We saw one of these about 25 years ago ... this is the only one since ... a great topper. The bottle will be shipped empty.
1816 Liberty Head U.S. Large Cent
Lot # 242 (Sale Order: 242 of 350)
This lot is for an 1816 Liberty Head United States large cent. This is the Coronet "Matron Head" type. As with all of our coins, it is ungraded and straight from the consignor to the bidder. We have not attempted to grade or clean this coin, and it is being sold as received. Please check photos for best description.
Budweiser Lager Flat-Top Opening-Instruction Beer Can
Lot # 243 (Sale Order: 243 of 350)
This is an IRTP opening-instruction Budweiser Lager beer can. The can is a 12-ounce flat-top can from Anheuser-Busch, Inc. of Saint Louis, Missouri. The can is actually meant to be used as a drinking cup, as the top lid was never put on and the lip has been rolled. We do not know which variation of the Budweiser can this is, so please look at the pictures, as they made several different ones like this. The can has nice color and shine, but does have some flaws from use. The lower half of the can's surface has some texture to it (small pits or blemishes in the paint). We mention this as they do not show up in the pictures very well.
Atlatl Valley Arrowhead from Klickitat County, Washington
Lot # 244 (Sale Order: 244 of 350)
Offered is a medium brown spotted arrowhead found at the Atlatl Valley site in Klickitat County, Washington, north of the Columbia River. The arrowhead is approximately 2 inches x 3/4 of an inch in size. This piece is from Frank Buehler's collection and has not been offered for public sale until now. There were several digs at theAtlatl Valley siteby members of the Oregon Archaeological Society circa 1955.
Hershey's Hot Chocolate Powder Container
Lot # 245 (Sale Order: 245 of 350)
This container held Hershey's Hot Chocolate powder and has the original scoop (hardly ever found with the container). One would take a scoop of powder, add hot water, and voila - hot chocolate! As most of you know, we try to refrain from using new mint in the description; however, this comes as close to near mint as we have seen in a long time. This container is made from aluminum and is approximately 8-1/2 inches tall x 6-1/4 inches in diameter. The center "Hershey's" is embossed, and the paint is in excellent condition -- very bright and vivid.
1990s Die-Cast Britains Circus Uni-Cyclist (Complete with Box)
Lot # 246 (Sale Order: 246 of 350)
This is the 3rd Britains Circus piece in this auction: a Britains 1990s die-cast 1:32 scale mode of a uni-cyclist. It is in excellent condition, showing no wear with colors that are bright and vivid. The piece is approximately 2-1/4 inches tall and the box is 4 inches square. Also included is a catalog of the various pieces in the circus collection along with an application to become a member of the William Britain Collectors Club. This is a great piece.
Die-Cut Whistle Orange Soda Sign
Lot # 247 (Sale Order: 247 of 350)
This cardboard sign is dated 1940, and it shows a die-cut girl from the period drinking a bottle of Whistle orange soda with a straw. The sign is approximately 23 inches tall x 16 inches wide at the bottom. It has no bends or tears, although it has a few age scuffs and some dirt. It should improve with some TLC.
Britains "Drums and Bugles of the Line" 7-Piece Boxed Set #30
Lot # 248 (Sale Order: 248 of 350)
You are bidding on a set of lead drums and bugles of the line, British soldier infantry regiment, by Britains circa 1930. There are seven marching infantry soldiers: a band major with a mace that has a swiveling right wrist, a drum major with a large drum that has two moveable arms, two drummer boys with side drums, and three buglers with moveable right arms and carrying bugles. The figures are all in good condition (with no breaks) and are still tied onto the original tie card. The original box shows signs of wear and fade from use, and the bottom edge has been repaired with scotch tape (no attempt was made to remove the tape).
Morses Pure Pops Lollipop Store Display
Lot # 249 (Sale Order: 249 of 350)
This is an adorable chalkware pug dog store display for "Morses Pure Pops." It measure approximately 5 inches x 6-3/4 inches x 7 inches and is overall in great condition. There are some small chips but they do not distract from the piece. The lollipops are included, but we are not sure that you will want to eat them.
Large Greyhound Faux Ivory Celluloid Cane Handle
Lot # 250 (Sale Order: 250 of 350)
This lot is for a vintage cane handle. It is made of celluloid to resemble the more expensive elephant ivory cane handles and depicts the detailed head of a large greyhound with yellow glass eyes and a long pointed nose. The size is approximately 4-3/4 inches x 3-1/2 inches x 1-1/2 inches. There are no cracks or repairs and this piece looks as if it has never been used.
