September 2013 Antiques & Collectibles Auction
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 | 5:00 PM Pacific
Auction closed.
September 2013 Antiques & Collectibles Auction
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 | 5:00 PM Pacific
Auction closed.
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Description
Featured in this auction are Civil War items, arrowheads, vintage travel posters, brewiana items, comic books, radio premiums, Hot Wheels, bronze statues, rare coins and even some Barbie dolls.
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Vintage 1940s Orphan Annie's Cold Ovaltine Shake-Up Mug Radio Premium - Green
Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 361)
In 1940, Ovaltine came out with an additional color - green - to their original light blue mug from 1938. This green mug is harder to find than the earlier, light blue mug and features a red top as well as a decal of Annie skipping rope while her dog Sandy looks on. Mug is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. The bottom of the mug bears the mark "'Beetleware' Manufactured exclusively for the Wander Co., Chicago Makers of Ovaltine." Measures 4.5" tall x 3" in diameter.
Millefiori Ruffled Art Glass Vase
Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 361)
Millefiori art glass vase with ruffled top. We think this was made in Italy since this is where much of this type of art glass is from. Size is 7 7/8" x 4". This vase shows wonderful craftsmanship and is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks.
Schafer & Vater Color Hip Flask w/ Stopper - "Who Wants to be a Camel?"
Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 361)
This Schafer & Vater color hip flask features a camel roaming the desert with the incription "A camel can go eight days without a drink! Who wants to be a camel?" It measures 4.75" tall by 3.25" wide and comes with the stopper.
Vintage Tintype Photograph - 1/9th Plate - Civil War Soldier Wearing Kepi - Metal Mat - Half Case
Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 361)
Vintage 1/9th plate tintype of a Civil War soldier wearing a kepi. Housed in a patriotic metal mat in a half case.
Four Orlginal Antique Gil Blas Publications with Illustrations by Post Impressionist Steinlen
Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 361)
Evoking the feeling of Paris during the Belle Epoque, these saucy weekly magazines promoted current events, writers and music. The main artist for these had been Theophile Steinlen, who did the cover art, back and front. He had been a compatriot of Toulouse Lautrec. We have seen the covers of these sold in Vintage Poster Galleries for hundreds of dollars. The printing is terrific stone lithography. The size on each is 16 1/4 x 11 inches. The condition is somewhat rough looking, with detachment along the seam. Considering their age, mid 1890's, they are in pretty decent shape.
1960 Small & Large Date Lincoln Cents + 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 361)
This auction if for a 4 coin set of 1960 P & D small and large date Lincoln pennies. They come in a plastic case and all 4 coins look to be uncirculated. We also have in this lot a 1964 D silver Kennedy half dollar. This was the first year they made this coin and the last year that it was made of 90% silver, come in plastic case as well.
Barbie - Sleeping Beauty - Black African American
Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 361)
Up for bid is a Barbie Doll Disney Sleeping Beauty - African American variation. In this package you will receive the Barbie Doll, dress and shoes. This is unopened in the original package and was Never Removed from Box - Box is near perfect. The doll pictured is the one you will receive.
1994 Wheaties Box, NFL 75th Anniversary
Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 361)
1994 Wheaties cereal box celebrating the NFL's 75th Anniversary. It is autographed by the late Sammy Baugh, who played quarter back for the Washington Redskins from 1937 to 1952 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963. Consignor knows the autograph is authentic, as his son was close friends of Baugh's. He had signed many things for him over the years of which this was one of them.
Very Rare Montana Sport Cigar Box with Label of English Springer Spaniel
Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 361)
This very rare Montana Sport cigar box from the Garnier Cigar Co. Livingston, Montana features an original stone litho of the English Springer Spaniel. The design was copyrighted by Chas. Garnier of Livingston, Montana and is in overall very good condition. The box measures 7 1/2" x 5 1/2' x 3 1/2". Also included is an unused book of matches advertising the Montana Sport Cigar, Garnier Cigar Co. This is in excellent condition and would made a wonderful addition to any collection.
Hires Stoneware Root Beer Extract Bottle
Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 361)
This Hires Stoneware Root Beer Extract Bottle dates form 1870 - 1910 and appears to be of the same vintage as the pottery whiskey bottles used by John Kennedy's father. The bottle measures 7 1/2" tall and 2 1/2" at the base. It is in very good condition with not chips or cracks. It does show slight wear on the bottom.
Lot of 10 Vintage Typewriter Tins
Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 361)
Here is an instant collection of 10 typewriter tins in excellent condition. There are a couple of the more common ones but also a few of the more difficult ones to find. Most measures 2.5" in diameter by 0.75" tall.
Vintage 1920-30s Hickory Golf Club - AMPCO Metal - "Jigger 14" - 31-Degree Loft
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 361)
This vintage hickory gold club was made by the American Metal Products Company (AMPCO), which started making golf club heads in the late 1920s to early 1930s. AMPCO marketed their club heads as "Harder Than Steel," a mark which can be seen on the club head itself, right underneath the "AMPCO METAL" stamping. It is rumored that AMPCO used beryllium copper in their alloy, thus giving their metal its strength. The club head is labeled as a "Jigger 14" and has a 31-degree loft. The club measures 37.5" long from the top of the club head to the base of the shaft. The shaft itself is made of hickory and does not have any cracks or bends in the wood. The grip has some damage to it but is still intact and attached to the club. Overall, the club is in excellent condition.
Varney Type Miner's Candlestick - "CALIFORNIA"
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 361)
Varney type candlestick - stamped "CALIFORNIA." Measures 11" long.
Meerschaum Pipe - Lion's Head Bowl
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 361)
Meerschaum pipes are known for their exquisite designs on the bowls. Here is a hand carved pipe that features a Lion's head bowl It is complete with a removable amber stem for easy cleaning. The carved bowl is 3 1/8" x 2 3/8" x 1 1/2", overall length with stem is 6 1/4". This pipe is fresh from a local estate and is exactly as received. It is used and no attempts have been made to clean it.
Arrow Shaft Straightener - Columbia River - Oregon
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 361)
Offered is an arrow shaft straightener. This was found at the Wakemap Mound site in 1956. Size is approximately 4 3/8" x 2 3/4" x 2". Located near Five Mile Rapids, Wakemap Mound is a mound at the site of Wishram Village. The site is now surrounded by water caused by the construction of The Dalles Dam. All the artifacts we are offering were found by Walt and Gladys Koch members of the Oregon Archeology Society "OAS" between 1955 and 1965. This piece was even pictured in the OAS publication Wakemap Mound printed in 1959.
1855 Braided Hair Half Cent
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 361)
This lot is for a nice high grade 1855 Braided Hair Half Cent. This coin is fresh out of a local estate and is ungraded, so please check the pictures provided as this is the exact coin that you will receive. We strive to take the most accurate photos possible as we believe grading is very subjective and will leave the final grading to you.
Montana Highway Maps 1939 1941
Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 361)
This lot features four items from the Montana Highway Commission. The first is a booklet called Picture Writing is dated 1938 and is 8 1/2" x 11" close. Next are three Montana state highway maps from 1939, 1941 & 1942 closed they are 4 1/4" x 9 3/8". The booklet has a small tear on the right center of the cover and first page otherwise looks unused . All the maps show signs of use with wear to the folds. All the items have great graphics and art work! In the pictures is the inside of one page from the booklet and a map opened on one side, the other side shows the entire state.
Rainier Jubilee Can Match Holder
Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 361)
This is a small cardboard container full of wooded stick matches. It is made to look like a miniature 12 ounce Rainier Jubilee Beer Can from Seattle Brewing Company issued in the late 1950s. Size is 2 3/8 x 1 1/2".
Vintage Unopened 2 lb Full Key Wind Coffee Tin - Golden West Coffee Regular Grind
Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 361)
This full key wind 2 lb coffee tin was manufactured by the Golden West division in the San Francisco division of McCormick & Co. As far as we know, the company used three different cowgirls in their advertising and this version was the second one. This is a great, very colorful tin in excellent condition. Measures 6.5" x 5".
Glass Advertising Paperweight - Bickford & Francis Belting Co. - Buffalo, NY
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 361)
This paperweight was patented on Sept. 5, 1882 and manufactured by the Barnes & Brams Co. of Syracuse, NY. It is advertising the Francis Belting Co. of Buffalo NY. There are light to moderate surface scratches on the top of the piece with a noticeable, inch-long one near the top middle of the piece. Otherwise, the piece is in excellent condition. Measures 4" x 2.5"
Set of 2 Holiday Books: 'The Night Before Christmas" w/ Cut-Outs - Easter Greeting Cards - 1930-40
Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 361)
Get a head start on the holidays with these 2 books. The first, "The Night Before Christmas" is dated 1938 and was illustrated by Elizabeth Tedder. Besides the popular Christmas poem there are cutouts, all intact, of Santa in his sleigh and his eight reindeer. The cover shows some slight wear but the overall condition is very good. It measures 12" x 8 3/4". The second book, Easter Greeting Cards, was designed by Eve Rockwell and dated 1947. It is included in the Special Collections and Archives Collection at Kent State University. This book includes 26 cards, all unused and in excellent condition. The book measures approximately 13 1/2"x 9 1/4"
Old American Brand Whiskies Novelty Gaming Sheets - Pekin, Illinois - Rye, Bourbon or Blend Race
Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 361)
Offered are eleven old novelty gaming sheets. We have never seen anything like these before. They look to be from the late 1930s by the patent number and are from Old American Brand Whiskies and The American Distilling Company of Pekin, Illinois. Near the top of the page by the cartoon like character is a spot that reads "Touch Lighted End of Cigarette Here." There is a starting line with three horses and a race track. It looks like once you light it, the paper starts burning and the horses take off in a race. It also looks like when held to the light that the paper was soaked in something to make the horses follow the track. Each sheet is 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and was made by Twenty First Century Novelty Company of New York.
Advertising Flashlight for Burgess Battery Company
Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 361)
This is a great piece of vintage advertising and a working flashlight. The outer case is a tin lithograph case telling about how good Burgess batteries are and that when you are ready to buy a real flashlight to ask your dealer to sell you a "Burgess" one. This was manufactured by The Burgess Battery Company. The flashlight works fine with 2 "D" Batteries. It has a slide switch on the side. size is 6" x 1 1/2".
Bali/Indonesian Kris Sword - Meteorite Metal Blade - 19"
Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 361)
This kris measures 22" with the scabbard - 19" unsheathed. It is believed to be from either Bali or Indonesia and features an ornate handle as well as scabbard - both are made of wood, either walnut or oak.
Battle of Ichi-no-Tani Antique Japanese Woodblock Triptych Print by Yoshifuji or Yoshifusa ca.1880
Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 361)
There is a great entry on Wikipedia of the famous battle depicted here, Ichi-no-Tani. This is one of the most desirable prints sets (triptychs) by the artist, Yoshifuji (or Yoshifusa). It is from around 1880. The artist Yoshifuji lived from 1828 to 1889. This great grouping of three woodblock prints was designed as a horizontal grouping, triptich, but often displayed individually. Each panel depicts an aspect of a greater scene. Works like this depict well known stories, fiction and non-fiction. The date on this is around 1880. The artist is unknown to us. The size put-together is 28 3/4 x 14 inches, each panel approximately 9 1/2" wide. The details and printing quality is outstanding. There is some paper residue in places on the reverse, see photo. And there is some discoloration in the sky on the left-most panel.
