The Joy of Collecting - September 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | 5:00 PM Pacific
Auction closed.
The Joy of Collecting - September 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | 5:00 PM Pacific
Auction closed.
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Description
This auction includes a variety of breweriana, advertising memorabilia, and arrowheads, NASCAR and Indy mementos, John Deere toys, Britains & Zinnfiguren soldiers, books, coins, posters, and pottery.
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Lot # 0 (Sale Order: 1 of 350)
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Since this is our 5-year anniversary, we have decided to make the “playing field” even for everybody. Therefore, we are reducing our online bidder’s premium from 18% to 15%. With this change, in-house bidders, absentee bidders, and Internet bidders all pay the same 15% buyer's premium. We hope this gesture makes your auction experience more favorable. Thank you so much for your support over the years.
Mickey Mouse Club Show Die-Cut Display
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 2 of 350)
This display for "P-F" Flyers has the top portion has a marquee reading "Watch Mickey Mouse Club on TV Featuring 'P-F' Flyers" and a space to write in the local channel and the time the show airs. The display comes with a new shoe like the pair worn by the beaver or the little boy under the wagon. The display is approximately 12" x 13" in size. This is a brightly colored, really great looking display.
1976 Topps Baseball Cards (Complete Set 1-660)
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 3 of 350)
Offered is a complete set of 660 Topps baseball cards from 1976. This set has been stored in a smoke free home in the box for years. We double checked the cards, and they are all nice and clean with no bends, creases, or folds. We do not usually say something is mint or near mint, but these cards are just that. You will not be disappointed with this set!
Vintage Marble Assortment (15 Different)
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 4 of 350)
This auction has three (3) lots of vintage marbles that come from the same consignor, and each lot is a slightly different mix of colors and styles. There are a total of fifteen (15) marbles in this lot ranging in size from 9/16" to 11/16" in diameter. The consignor said they are nice, clean marbles with no cracks or repairs; however, there maybe a small chip or two he did not see (please check the pictures as these are the exact marbles you will receive).
Pair of United States Silver Dollars
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 5 of 350)
Offered is a pair of United States silver dollars. Both coins are ungraded 90% silver and exactly as received, fresh from a local estate. The first coin is a 1921-P Morgan silver dollar, and the second coin is a 1922-P Peace silver dollar. Both coins are from the Philadelphia mint. The high bidder will receive both coins for their winning bid.
John Deere Short Lever Manure Spreader with Original Paint & Decals
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 6 of 350)
Offered is a circa 1950 John Deere short lever manure spreader. The toy is made of pressed steel and has its original green and yellow paint with the original decals. The tires are rubber and both rims are metal; the wheels rotate, and the beaters turn when one of the handles is engaged. This 1/16 scale spreader is approximately 8-1/2" x 4" x 3-1/4" (not counting the length of the tongue). The spreader's front tongue is original and the rivet that holds it on has separated; we did not want to replace or repair it and have included both pieces as received. Check other lots for more vintage John Deere toys!
Pendleton Woolen Mills Sign
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 7 of 350)
Offered is an original sign for Pendleton Woolen Mills in Portland, Oregon. The sign dates from sometime after 1956, as this is when the company obtained its registered trademark for the design and used the wording displayed on this sign. The sign is approximately 26-1/2" wide x 13-3/4" tall and is made of hardboard with a painted face. This sign has a single nail hole top center that is not original and is slightly off center. Pendleton Woolen Mills is recognized worldwide as a symbol of American heritage and craftsmanship and still operates mills and factories in Oregon and Washington.
NASCAR Legend Jeff Gordon Autographed Color Photo in 3-Piece Collection
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 8 of 350)
Offered in this lot are three Jeff Gordon DuPont #24 collectibles, including an undated 10" x 8" color photo on Kodak paper bearing the signature of the 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup Series champion. Also included in the lot are a Kellogg's Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal box (flattened) and a NASCAR Adult Slipper Socks box (flattened); socks not included. All items picture Jeff and his DuPont #24 Chevrolet and are in excellent condition.
Ten (10) Arrowheads from the Decker Site
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 9 of 350)
This lot features ten (10) arrowheads found at the Decker site on Sauvies Island in the Lower Columbia River Basin circa 1960. These are exactly as found and offer a great cross section of the material that is to be found nowhere else in the world. These range in size from approximately 1/2" x 3/4" for the smallest to 5/16" x 1-3/16" for the largest. These arrowheads are from the Frank Buehler collection.
Roseville Zephyr Lily Double-Handle Vase
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 10 of 350)
Offered is a Roseville Zephyr Lily double-handle vase. This vase is in great condition with good color and no chips, cracks, or repairs. The vase has a green top and base with a terra cotta body and is yellow with green features to the flowers. The size is approximately 10-1/8" tall X 5-1/2" wide x 4-3/8" top opening. "Roseville U.S.A. 138-10" is on the bottom in relief-raised lettering.
Portland Spring Trips Festival from 1967
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 11 of 350)
Offered is a Portland, Oregon handbill for The Portland Spring Trips Festival. The festival was held downtown at the old original Portland Armory behind the Blitz Brewery on Sunday May 14, 1967. This was a huge show with many local bands of the day including Tweedy Brothers, P.H. Phactor, Red Coats, U.S. Cadenza, and more. This used, multi-colored handbill is approximately 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" in size with some tape along the edges in spots.
Marklin 7.7 MM Field Gun
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 12 of 350)
This field gun was made by the Marklin Toy Company in Germany circa 1920. It is made of heavy tin, is complete, and appears to have the original paint. The firing mechanism not only works, but has a very strong spring. The gun is approximately 7" long x 3" wide x 3 " tall.
Woman's Gold and Diamond Ring
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 13 of 350)
Offered is a size 5-1/2 yellow gold, tiger eye and diamond ring fresh out of a local estate. The ring features a nice looking teardrop-shaped tiger eye center stone with two small diamonds on the side. The other side has five small green enamel accents spots. The ring is marked "401k" on the inside. We tested the ring, and it is 10k gold with a total weight of 2.8 grams.
Amos 'n' Andy "Eagle'z-Eye View of Weber City" Map
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 14 of 350)
This 1935 map from the Pepsodent Company was a prize to each entrant of the "Why I Like Pepsodent Toothpaste" contest. The map comes with all three items: the original mailer, letter, and full-color map in bright like-new condition. The map measures approximately 20" x 15" in size.
Columbia River Caramel Agate Arrowhead
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 15 of 350)
Offered is a Columbia River Broad Head arrowhead found at the Wakemap Mound site in Washington. The arrowhead is approximately 1-5/16" x 1-1/16" and is made from multi-colored caramel agate. This artifact or point was found by Frank Buehler, founding member of the Oregon Archaeological Society (OAS). His artifacts were found from the 1930s through the 1960s at OAS dig sites in the region. Buehler was a well-known and respected amateur archeologist, historian, and collector, and all the artifacts from his collection we are offering have not been offered for public sale before.
Color Photo Signed By NASCAR Superstars Dale Earnhardt and Richard Petty
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 16 of 350)
Offered in this lot is an undated 10" x 8" Kodak color print of Dale Earnhardt's Goodwrench #3 and Richard Petty's STP #43 stock cars in an unidentified race-- autographed by both legendary NASCAR superstars! According to Wikipedia, both Richard ("The King") and Dale, Sr. ("The Intimidator") hold the record for most Winston Cup Series championships won at seven apiece. With matte, this treasure measures is approximately 14" x 11" and is ready to be framed. Other than a 1/4" slit on the upper-right hand edge, the photo is in excellent condition.
Irene Patten 1938 Pin-up Calendar
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 17 of 350)
Offered is a pin up calendar by pin-up artist Irene Patten. The calendar has a full, unused pad from 1938 and was advertising the West Side Bar in Great Falls, Montana. The image is titled, "Personality" and is 7" x 9-1/2" in size, with the overall size of the calendar being approximately 10" wide x 17" tall. Other than a crease to the top right corner, this looks great with strong crisp colors to the artwork.
Large Columbia River Knife
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 18 of 350)
Offered is a Columbia River knife that was found in the Columbia River Basin in Oregon by Frank Buehler (no specific site was listed). The size is rather nice at 5" long x 1-1/2" wide.
"Old Home Town" Drawing by John R. Byng
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 19 of 350)
This drawing by John R. Byng titled, "Old Home Town," features businesses in a town, including several movie theaters, The Salvation Army, a department store, a meat market, a newspaper, etc. The top of the poster shows a train passing through town, as well as horse-drawn fire wagons and police patrols. This is an original drawing and shows Byng's pencil lines, erases, and marker runs from water damage. There are tack holes in the corners and tape in several places along the edges. This drawing is approximately 28" wide x 16" tall and has many details for the observer to enjoy.
Roseville Peony Flower Frog
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 20 of 350)
Offered is a seldom found Roseville Peony Flower Frog in gold with green and yellow highlights. This is in great condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs and is circa 1945. The size is approximately 4" tall X 4-1/2" wide x 3-1/8" in diameter. On the bottom in relief-raised lettering is "Roseville U.S.A. 47" (part of the letter was removed when this piece was made).
Pillsbury's Farina Presents "Scrappy's Animated Cartoon Puppets" (Unpunched)
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 21 of 350)
This was a premium from Pillsbury for Farina. The front cover converts into a theater for the puppets Margy, Yippy, Scrappy, Oopy, and Chinaman. Also included are printed instructions, admission tickets, 10 cent "coins" to purchase the tickets, and a script. This item is approximately 11" x 12" in size. The piece is dated 1936 and is amazingly intact considering its age.
NASCAR Driver Bobby Hamilton Collection of Five Pieces, Three Autographed!
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 22 of 350)
Offered in this lot are five Bobby Hamilton treasures: Country Time #68 Action Watch in original sealed packaging, 1991 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year trading card, Country Time #68 1/64 stock car in autographed package, 1999 Kodak #4 autographed photo card (8-1/2" x 11") , and 1995 STP #43 autographed photo card (9" x 6"). All are in excellent condition.
Set of Six (6) 7up Soda Fountain Glasses
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 23 of 350)
Offered is a set of six (6) original 7up soda fountain glasses. They are a rich emerald green color with a white painted 7up logo/label on both sides. Each glass is approximately 4-7/8" tall x 2-1/2" in diameter. All of the glasses appear to have never been used and are in excellent condition!
Needle Tip Arrowhead from the John Day River
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 24 of 350)
Offered is a Columbia Plateau "Needle Tip" Arrowhead found at the mouth of the John Day River in Oregon (18 miles east of The Dalles). This point is as nice as they come and is made from a tan agate. This arrowhead is approximately 5/8" x 15/16" and is from the collection of Frank Buehler, founding member of the Oregon Archaeological Society.
Coca-Cola Miniature 6-Pack Carrier
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 25 of 350)
This 1930s miniature cardboard Coca-Cola 6-pack carrier is complete with all six (6 ) original miniature, embossed glass bottles. Each bottle is painted to look full, and they all have the original metal caps. The carrier with bottles measures approximately 2-1/2" wide x 1-1/2" deep x 2-1/2" tall. This is a neat piece in excellent condition.
