January 2014 - The Joy of Collecting
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 | 4:00 PM Pacific
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January 2014 - The Joy of Collecting
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 | 4:00 PM Pacific
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This auction includes a wide variety of breweriana, ephemera, advertising memorabilia, coins, collectibles, Lionel Trains and vintage posters - including travel, rock and roll and war bonds.
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Olympia Beer Banners
Lot # 76 (Sale Order: 76 of 334)
This lot is for a pair of vintage Olympia Beer Banners circa 1965. They are the same yet very different. These were from the Olympia Brewery in Olympia, Washington which has been closed now for several years. They are made of cloth with a small dowel and string at the top. They are both approximately 8 1/2" wide x 11" long, one is a 1/4" shorter than the other. Both look like they were never used and still have great color.
1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition So Called Dollar Token Coin
Lot # 77 (Sale Order: 77 of 334)
This vintage medal/token/coin comes from the the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon. The obverse features a bust of Lewis & Clark, the reverse features the U.S. Government Building from the expo itself. Measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Light wear to edge of the coin on either side and light patina with some spotting on the reverse. Weighs 17.4g.
Vintage Banquet Milk & Ice Cream Serving Tray
Lot # 78 (Sale Order: 78 of 334)
This vintage serving tray is for Banquet Milk & Ice Cream. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or paint loss. Measures 15" x 10.5".
Pair of United States Peace Type Silver Dollars - 1922
Lot # 79 (Sale Order: 79 of 334)
This lot is for two United States Peace Type Silver Dollars. You will receive both a 1922 P and a 1922 S Silver Dollar. Both coins are 90% silver and are fresh out of a local estate, exactly as received.
Lot of 4 Vintage Advertising Gas and Oil Mechanical Pencils - Pennzoil, Mobil, Veedol
Lot # 80 (Sale Order: 80 of 334)
This lot of four vintage mechanical pencils all features either gas or oil advertising on them. The pencils include:
- Mobil, from Albany, OR
- Tydol / Veedol, from Utica, NY. Features oil in top cylinder
- Cities Service, from Hot Springs, AR. Features oil in top cylinder.
- Pennzoil
Vintage Pan Am Flying Jet Plane Toy - Original Box
Lot # 81 (Sale Order: 81 of 334)
This vintage toy is a Pan Am Flying Jet Plane. The toy is advertised as "battery operated," "with flashing light," and "real engine sound." The toy is in good working order and features landing, level, take off and running motions, all accompanied by that "real engine sound." Box measures 13" x 5". Toy will be disassembled for shipping. For ages 5 and over.
Lot of 3 Vintage Etched Shot Glasses - Old Thompson, Kellerstrass, Joel B. Frazier
Lot # 82 (Sale Order: 82 of 334)
This very nice set of 3 vintage etched shot glasses features three different companies - Old Thompson , Old Joel B. Frazier Whiskey and Kellerstrass Distilling Co. The Frazier glass has a small fleabite in its rim - the Kellerstrass glass has a noticeable chip along its rim. The Old Thompson glass has a fluted bottom. All three are in very good condition with the etchings still very presentable and readable. The larger glasses measure approx. 2 1/2" tall by 2" in diameter and the smaller glass measures 2 1/4" tall by 1 1/2" in diameter.
John Sebastian Concert Poster - Portland, Oregon
Lot # 83 (Sale Order: 83 of 334)
We believe this concert was held on Friday November 19, 1976 at the Paramount Theater in downtown Portland, Oregon. The venue has since changed names to the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and is still open today. In 1976 Sebastian had a number one single with "Welcome Back," the theme song to the sitcom Welcome Back Kotter. He was also in the group the Lovin' Spoonful leaving the band in 1968. Sebastian was popular among the rock festival circuits and had a memorable, unscheduled appearance at Woodstock, appearing after Country Joe McDonald's set. The poster is original with tack hole to the corners. Size is approximately 19 1/4" x 13 7/8"
Ozoplaning with The Wizard of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson (1939) - Illus. by John R. Niell
Lot # 84 (Sale Order: 84 of 334)
Vintage 1939 hardcover book - Ozoplaning With The Wizard of Oz by Ruth Plumly Thompson, 1st edition. This story is founded on and continuing the famous Oz stories by L. Frank Baum. It measures 9" x 6 3/4", contains 272 pages and is illustrated throughout by John R. Neill. Published by Reilly & Lee Co. of Chicago. Does not come with the original dustjacket and has some separation of the binding near the top of the spine and the back cover of the book. Pages show dust/shelf wear and yellowing from age. Overall in good condition and very readable.
Poll-Parrot Shoes Sign
Lot # 85 (Sale Order: 85 of 334)
This is a vintage Poll Parrot Shoe Sign. It is made of a very thick pressed cardboard like material and is embossed. The parrot has unreadable detail and color. There are signs of use with several small scratches and spots hear and there on the sign. Still the color and beauty of this will appeal to a wide range of collectors. Size is 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" x 1/8" thick.
Bronze Warrior Statue on Marble Base - Signed Moret
Lot # 86 (Sale Order: 86 of 334)
Bronze statue of a warrior situated on a marble base. It is signed "Moret" on the back of the base of the bronze statue, there is also a hallmark or casting mark to the right of the signature that looks to be "MS" inside of an oval. Size is 11" x 4" and has excellent detail and patina.
B 1 Lemon Lime Soda Light Motion Display Sign
Lot # 87 (Sale Order: 87 of 334)
This is a vintage counter-top display sign; it could also be mounted or hung on a wall so it was very versatile. The sign features six colored lights that flash on and off at random to draw your attention to the sign; it even comes with an original capped bottle. Size is approximately 13" x 15" x 6" The sign has never been used and just now taken out of the box and assembled. There is some paper loss to the back and side from where it stuck to another sign at some point. Displays and looks GREAT!
1880 Winfield S. Hancock Democratic Presidential Candidate Token Coin - 7.1g
Lot # 88 (Sale Order: 88 of 334)
This token/coin commemorates the 1880 Democratic Presidential candidacy of Winfield S. Hancock, who ran against James A. Garfield and lost. The obverse of the token/coin features the profile of Hancock while the reverse shows a three-leaf clover and the words "A superb soldier - A model president." Measures approx. 1" in diameter and weighs 7.1 grams.
Richmond 1864 - Twenty Dollar Confederate Bill - $20 Currency
Lot # 89 (Sale Order: 89 of 334)
Offered is an authentic civil war confederate twenty dollar bill. It is authorized by the Confederate government February 17, 1864. This bill or note shows the state capitol building at Nashville, Tennessee with A.H. Stevens, Confederate Vice President and Governor of Georgia, at right. The front has a black with reddish overprint while the back is blue with "TWENTY" in large letters. This high denomination note reflects the hyper-inflation gripping the Confederacy in 1864. Date is printed, serial number is hand inscribed and signature is hand signed. The note was printed by Keatinge & Ball, Columbia, South Carolina". Size is approximately 7 1/8 x 3. This note looks to be a very high grade note with no signs of folds or creases. As always we will leave the final grading up to you.
Little Black Sambo Childrens Book
Lot # 90 (Sale Order: 90 of 334)
Offered is a hard to find vintage children's book "Little Black Sambo". This oversized book is 10" x 12" with 14 pages and color illustrations on each and every page. The book was printed by Gabriel Sons Company of New York with no date listed, we think the book is circa 1920 and it is number 856. The book was written by Helen Bannerman and illustrated by Mary LaFetra Russell. The book show that it was read and loved by someone very much, there is rubs, soiling, creases and dinged corners. This is a hard to find book and every example we have ever seen showed similar wear from use. On the front cover of the book it is referred to as a "Linenette" which was there way of describing the type of paper this is printed on which is a stiff card stock with a linen like surface. It is very durable and the reason this book survived.
Lot of 6 Vintage Bread Loaf Displays
Lot # 91 (Sale Order: 91 of 334)
This vintage lot of bread loaf displays are in the original wax paper wrappers with a block of soft foam inside. Size is approximately 10 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Very seldom seen. All six for one money.
Lot of 6 Vintage Unopened Spice Tins
Lot # 92 (Sale Order: 92 of 334)
This lot contains 6 different unopened spice tins from various companies and brands, The tallest tin measures approx. 3 1/2" tall while the shortest measures 2 1/4" tall. The brands and spices included are:
- Golden Sun cream tartar
- Royal Club savory
- Wadhams chili powder
- Scowcroft's sage
- Red & White savory
- White Villa mace
Large Columbia River Arrowhead - Atlatl Valley - Oregon - 1957
Lot # 93 (Sale Order: 93 of 334)
Offered is a very large Columbia River arrowhead or knife. This is one of the largest and most colorful points in the collection at 4" x 1 3/4". This is exactly as found with one end having a straight across end were it was snapped off from the rest of the point. The number "116" on one side is his inventory number - we did not find his actual list - just notes on a piece of paper with the point for location. This was found by Walt and Gladys Koch members of the Oregon Archeology Society also known as OAS from 1955 to 1965 and have remained in there personal collection until now.
Anheuser Busch Prohibition Era Bevo Bottle and Glass
Lot # 94 (Sale Order: 94 of 334)
Both the bottle and glass are prohibition era from Anheuser Busch Brewing Association of Saint Louis, Missouri. The bottle is made of amber glass with paper labels. The paper labels do have flaws such as nicks, tears and paper loss most of the rear label is missing. The bottle is 10 ounces and is clean other than a very small lip chip. Size is 7 1/4" x 2 7/8. The glass is a painted label barrel glass. Size is 3 1/2" x 3 there are no chips, cracks or fleabites. The Anheuser Busch Company started brewing Bevo in 1916. Production rose greatly with prohibition in 1919, and Bevo was by far the most popular of the many "cereal beverages" or "near beers" of the time. The name "Bevo" was coined from the word "beverage" and the Slavic language word for beer "pivo", and was pronounced "Bee-vo".
Lot of 4 Original Marilyn Monroe Life Magazines - 1952, 1959, 1962
Lot # 95 (Sale Order: 95 of 334)
These four Marilyn Monroe Life magazines range from 1952 - 1962. The first issue is April 7, 1952 - titled Marilyn Monroe "The Talk Of Hollywood. In the feature article there is a small photo of her famous nude calendar. The next issue is from April 20, 1959 - the next June 22, 1962, and finally August 17, 1962 for the last. Covers show wear from age - inside photos and pages are all in very good condition - please see photos for your best description. All are 10 1/2" x 14".
United States Mint Error Coin Lot - Pennies and Dimes
Lot # 96 (Sale Order: 96 of 334)
This lot is for twelve different mint error coins. There are eleven pennies and a dime. The Lincoln cents are from 1941, 1943, 1944, 1945 and 1952 all are from San Francisco except for one of the 1943 steel pennies which is from Denver. All of the coins are off center to different degrees except for a 1943 S steel cent that has a clipped Planchet. The dime is a later clad dime and there is no date on it. All of the coins look to be in good condition with some having some original luster. All are exactly as received and have not been graded or cleaned.
Lot of Various Beatles Memorabilia - 3 Magazines and Band Photo - McCartney
Lot # 97 (Sale Order: 97 of 334)
This lot of Beatles memorabilia features three magazines and one glossy photo of a young Beatles band from Capitol Records, complete with autographs. The three magazines are:
- The Original Beatles Book (1964)
- The Beatles are Coming Again (No. 8, May 1977)
- McCartney Beatle on Wings (1976)
Flying Eagle Cents / Pennies - 1857 & 1858
Lot # 98 (Sale Order: 98 of 334)
This lot is for three different Flying Eagle Cents. You will receive an 1857 cent and two 1858 cents one is the small letter variation and the other is the large letter variation or so they were marked as such. These are all fresh out of a local estate and exactly as received. You will receive all three coins for your winning bid, and remember we will leave the grading to you.
Schafer & Vater Drinkometer Flask - The Doctor - Complete w/ Original Stopper
Lot # 99 (Sale Order: 99 of 334)
This Schafer & Vater drinkometer flask features a doctor on one side and the drinkometer itself on the other. The "Docter," as it is misspelled on this particular flask, is in color while the rest of the flask is brown. The drinkometer is in very good shape with all its original parts. The flask itself is also in very good shape with no chips, cracks or stains. Comes with original stopper. Measures approximately 3" wide x 5.75" tall.
Lot of 4 Vintage Advertising Mechanical Pencils - Railroad - Train
Lot # 100 (Sale Order: 100 of 334)
This lot of four vintage mechanical pencils all features railroad advertising on them. The pencils include:
- Great Norther - Route of the New Empire Builder
- Railway Express - has wear to the character and train
- Union Pacific Road - The Union Pacific Overland Route
- Union Pacific - with Oil filled end - Unused still in wrapper
