Antiques & Auction News - June 7, 2024

Uncut Sheet Of “Magic: The Gathering/ Pokémon” Cards Brings Record $375,000

A “Pokémon” Charmander unnumbered promo 64 Mario Stadium best photo contest (CGC Trading Card Game Mint 9), 1999, featuring an image by Tsukasa Hosono, brought $75,000.

This “Magic: The Gathering” Black Lotus limited edition (Alpha) (BGS Trading Card Game EX-MT 6) from Wizards of the Coast, 1993, sold for $50,000. The card from the Alpha Edition is part of the most powerful group of cards in the entire game, known as the Power Nine. BGS has certified 10 copies earning an EX-MT 6 grade with 250 graded higher.

A “Magic: The Gathering/Pokémon” test print uncut sheet with notes (Wizards of the Coast) that was part of the sales pitch to extend the “Pokémon” game’s reach from Japan into the Western world sold for $375,000 to lead Heritage’s May 17 and 18 Trading Card Games Signature Auction to a total gross of $1,747,323.

The final price, reached after 34 bids poured in, established a new world record for an uncut sheet of cards from a trading card game.

The auction’s top lot is hugely significant in trading card games history because it not only helped the growth of the “Pokémon” game, but also features cards from the two most popular trading card games in the world, “Pokémon” and “Magic: The Gathering.” Uncut sheets from either game are coveted by collectors, but to have both games on the same sheet is incredibly rare. In addition, it is the only sheet known that represents a “Pokémon” ” card with a black border.

A “Magic: The Gathering/Pokémon” test print uncut sheet with notes (Wizards of the Coast), which was part of the sales pitch to extend the “Pokémon” game’s reach from Japan to the West sold for $375,000.

“This record price is fitting for such an important piece of trading card game history,” said Jesus Garcia, consignment director of Trading Card Games at Heritage Auctions. “It smashed the previous mark of $250,000 that was paid at Heritage last year for a “Pokémon” unlimited base set test print uncut sheet. “The market for trading card games remains remarkably strong, and the results in this auction reflected that,” continued Garcia.

A “Pokémon” first edition base set sealed booster box also was in high demand, pulling in 24 bids before closing at $237,500. Released in January 1999, the set included 102 cards, including the popular Charizard. Because of the low print run, booster sets like this one that are scarce and rarely reach the open market. A “Pokémon”

Charmander unnumbered promo 64 Mario Stadium best photo contest (CGC Trading Card Game Mint 9) from 1999, featuring an image by Tsukasa Hosono, brought in a winning bid of $75,000. Contestants competed to take the best photos they could for the N64 classic, titled “Pokémon Snap,” with the top five photos printed on reprint cards from the Japanese “Pokémon” TCG expansion pack.

Another card featuring an image from a “Pokémon” tournament, a “Pokémon” Squirtle unnumbered promo 64 Mario Stadium best photo contest (CGC Trading Card Game Mint 9) from 1999, ended at $68,750. The same amount was paid for a “Magic: The Gathering” limited edition (Alpha) sealed starter deck that was the first set released for the game.

One of the most popular cards from any game, a “Magic: The Gathering” Black Lotus limited edition (Alpha) (BGS Trading Card Game EX-MT 6) (Wizards of the Coast, 1993) realized $50,000. The most sought-after trading card in existence, this card from the Alpha Edition is part of the most powerful group of cards in the entire game, known as the Power Nine. BGS has certified 10 copies earning an EX-MT 6 grade with 250 graded higher. Other highlights were a “Magic: The Gathering” Legends edition sealed booster box selling for $30,000. Complete results can be found at www.HA.com/7371.

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Mullica Hill Toy Show Scheduled For June 16

On Sunday, June, 16, www. ToyShows.org is returning to New Jersey to hold the third Annual Mullica Hill Toy Show. The event will take place at the Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds at 275 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, N.J. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and admission is $5. Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free of charge. The event will feature 80-plus spaces under four covered pavilions featuring quality

Of Peter Hackhofer To Include Premier Antique Magicana From Legacy

The Golden Age Of Magic Sale Set For June 8

Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce a 435-lot sale to be held on Saturday, June 8, live at the company’s gallery. It will also be live streamed on their website, which can be found at www.potterauctions.com. Phone and absentee bids are welcome. Contact Potter & Potter Auctions directly for more information. This sale features a number of breathtaking, mid-19th century Parisian Mystery Clocks made by master horologist Robert Houdin

Soulis’ Spring Art Auction Will Have Bidders Dreaming In

Both Black-And-White And Color

Important American Art Photography Collection To Be Sold June 6 And 7

Midwest auction houses can be a little like America itself when it comes to their fine art offerings. A melting pot of sorts, they often combine material from consignors on both coasts, and blend it all with works by Midwest regionalists. That’s certainly the case with Soulis Auctions and their 26th Annual Spring Art Auction roster.

The two-day event to be

held on Thursday and Friday, June 6 and 7, blossoms first in black-and-white with an outstanding collection of American art photography, fresh from a Fort Collins, Co., collection. The highlights include shots from out west by the master Ansel Adams (1902‚ ‘84). Two images, “Mount Williamson, Sierra Nevada” and “Clearing Winter Storm, Yosemite,” printed ca. 1950 and 1960, respectively,

though the images were shot much earlier, carry estimates of $20,000-$30,000 and $40,000-$60,000. This collection has outstanding provenance, including two images owned by iconic American fashion and

due to a paperwork issue. The prodigal bronze, signed and numbered one of six, returned with a certificate of authentication from the President of the Dina Vierny Foundation. It will be estimated at $15,000-$20,000.

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portrait photographer Richard Avedon.

The auction lineup goes from grayscale to the striking black and white lithographs of Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975). There will be 15 prints headlined by the scarce triumvirate of large format, low edition lithographs from the 1930s titled “Jesse James,” estimated at $10,000-$15,000, “Huck Finn” (est. $8000-$12,000) and “Frankie and Johnnie” (est. $8,000-$12,000). Each image was inspired by Missouri lore, whether literature or oral tradition, sometimes shared in the form of folk songs, a concept Benton appreciated and drew upon frequently.

gold. Anything with the state flower brings a premium, and a Randy Payton (B. 1958) oil-on-canvas paved in bluebonnets is sure to please at $3,000-$6,000. Other views out West include an unusual Taos, N.M., area view with an adobe structure in fall landscape by Alfred Wands (1904‚ ‘98), estimated at $3,000 to $5,000.

In the Upper Midwest, and far beyond, Aaron Bohrod (1907‚ ‘92) is well known for his unique trompe-l’oeil style and magic realism. He blends both of these in the masterwork “Still Life ‘52 Anatomy of a Horse.” The oil painting is a feast for

the eyes, offering countless delightful experiences of visual trickery, and carries a $12,000 to $18,000 estimate. Also hailing from the state of Illinois, and a number of other Midwest locales, was the farmer folk artist Alfred Montgomery (1857-1922), famous for painting bountiful still life compositions of corn. In his paintings with corn, Montgomery detailed each kernel in high impasto. But here, the subject is a rare still life with apples. This deviation is sure to catch the eye of collectors at $2,000-$4,000. Another highlight is the

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The selection extends to Europe and a rare bronze by French sculptor Aristide Maillol (1861‚ 1944), fresh from a trip to Paris for authentication, where she spent two nerve-wracking weeks stuck in customs

And like the “Wizard of Oz,” everything turns to technicolor with a selection of paintings that includes a 1912 oil by Kansas artist Birger Sandzen (Swedish/ American, 1871-1964). This landscape with a twilight moon over water was found in a Kansas City basement and is expected to realize between $60,000 and $80,000.

Texas crude has been called black gold. In Texas paintings, “Blue Bonnets” are, you guessed it, blue

Collector Chats With Peter S. Seibert

This Week: My Top Ten Undervalued

By Peter Seibert

I am getting pretty frustrated with the online filler stories about why you should ditch all your antiques because they now have no value. You know the stories. The antiques market has collapsed and kids today want none of it, so sell for nothing all of your silver, china, glass, brown furniture, collectibles, and pretty much everything else. I have yet to see any actual facts that back up these statements, but I have certainly heard my share of collectors who have read this garbage and believe that everything they own is and will remain valueless for the future.

So, yes, the market remains in a state of flux and every day I see things that are too cheap compared to what they once were. I also

run into collectors who stand and beat their breasts hoping that the prices will return to 1988. The reality is, in my opinion, the hyper price inflation of antiques in the 1980s and 1990s will be a long time in returning because those prices were an aberration in the history of collecting. Too much money married with too much greed, and speculation drove that market. So, I do not think the market will return at those levels anytime soon, but I do not believe that antiques and collectibles are valueless.

In the stock market, in my humble opinion, one should be looking for bargains rather than paying 52 week highs. Makes common sense. Buy General Electric when it hits its 52 week low and, barring the unforeseen, you will do well. Not rocket science. The same thing is true in antiques, particularly for new collectors or those looking to furnish their homes. I will argue until I am blue in the face that press board is never going to last when compared against solid wood furniture. So why buy the modern junk?

I offer this prognosticated list of 10 undervalued antiques that I think are just stupidly cheap right now:

1) Grandfather Clocks: Okay, so I saw an eightday late 18th century Berks

County, Pa., clock for sale in a co-op for $475! Enough said.

2) Victorian Furniture: It is never out of style, and I just bought an Elizabethan Revival hall chair for $60.

3) T oy Trains: Old school, but still more fun than any video game and, besides, you learn how to wire things. A bargain!

4) Christmas: My old friend Jim Morrison at the Christmas Center has always inspired me to add classic Christmas ornaments to my tree. Today, as families downsize, it is a bargain.

5) Painted Furniture: Remember when a grain decorated dry sink was $1,500 or more? How about $125 at Adamstown two months ago!

6) P olitical memorabilia: Okay, maybe too sensitive for most of us, but I do love holding political tokens from the campaign of 1860! Go, Honest Abe!

7) P re-1890 China: This is just nuts! How about assembling a set of Flow Blue or Onion Blue or Transferware. You can do it in a heartbeat and for no money. Mix and match. It gets even better.

8) Firearms: Never really ever a bargain, but I think there is a real softening in classic Winchester and early handguns. These are fun to shoot and wonderful to collect.

9) R egional Art: I remember when paintings by Harrisburg regionalist painter Ira Deen routinely brought $500-$750. Just saw two sell for under $200. Collect art from your hometown.

10) Gar den Stuff: Old concrete? Really? Yard sale season is here, and lots of really cool garden art is on the market. I see it at auctions and the flea markets, and this is an area where everyone can find something they like.

So hunt for those treasures now before the market rises!

“Born to collect” should be the motto of Peter Seibert’s family. Raised in Central Pennsylvania, Seibert has been collecting and writing about antiques for more than three decades. By day, he is a museum director and has worked in Pennsylvania, Wyoming, Virginia and New Mexico. In addition, he advises and consults with auction houses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, particularly about American furniture and decorative arts. Seibert’s writings include books on photography, American fraternal societies and paintings. He and his family are restoring a 1905 arts and crafts house filled with years’ worth of antique treasures found in shops, co-ops and at auctions.

Special Sales Display Presents Unique Gift Options

Often social events in June usually have something to do with a wedding, a graduation, or Father’s Day. Fittingly, the special sales display in the month of June at the Haddon Heights Antiques

Center is dedicated to brides, grads, and dads. When it comes to dads, shoppers will find the types of antique and vintage items that many men like, such as sports memorabilia, barware,

militaria, and maybe even a vintage tie or two. A unique gift for a grad might be jewelry, a vintage fountain pen, a traveling case, or an old book on a subject they like. Brides might appreciate a piece of antique silver, a crystal vase, a hand-worked linen, or a beautiful antique picture frame.

When someone presents an antique or vintage item as a gift, they are assured of offering something unique that will stand out. Of course, the special sales display will also be decked out with vintage photos,

cake toppers, and other knickknacks appropriate to the theme.

Since June also usually ushers in some hot and steamy days, the air-conditioned Haddon Heights Antiques Center is a great place to hunt for antique and vintage treasures in comfort. Located at 531 Clements Bridge Road in Barrington, N.J., (for GPS purposes), it is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays. For further information, call 856-546-0555.

Morphy’s Las Vegas Coin-Op And Antique Advertising Auction Closes Near

Brings $135,300

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post-auction purchases are expected to add even more bounce to the three-day result and will likely push the grand total well beyond the $4 million mark.

The auction’s topestimated and ultimately top-selling lot was an extremely rare Caille Bros (Detroit) musical “Triple

Eclipse” upright slot machine whose design encases three separate machines in one oak cabinet. The horizontally-arranged slots accept 5¢, 50¢ and 5¢ coins, respectively. “The Triple Eclipse was an ingenious design. With three separately-functioning machines in one unit, an operator could save money because he would only have to buy one gambling-machine license, not

ca. 1904 Watling Mfg. Co. (Chicago) double upright slot machine known as The Buffalo in well-preserved, original quartered-oak cabinet with colorful wheels and ornate Buffalo-marked coin heads at top sold at midpoint of estimate

08005 Barnegat

St. Mon- Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5. 2 floors. Antiques, collectibles, vintage, primitives, much more! www.auntmargaretsantiquemall.com

19711 Newark 302-733-7677 MAIN STREET ANTIQUES, 23 Possum Park Mall. Summer Hrs.: Mon.-Sat. 108, Sun. 11:30-5:30. Over 45 Showcase/ Room Dealers selling qty. antqs. & collectibles. mainstreetantiques.com

21901 North East 410-287-8318

5 & 10 ANTIQUE MARKET, 115 S. Main St. Daily 10am-6pm. Cecil County’s largest! Approx. 65 dealers, variety & nostalgia. Buying/selling antiques & collectibles.

07052 West Orange 973-323-1711

VALLEY VINTAGE, 168 South Valley Rd. Open Mon-Sat. 11-6, Sun. 12-5. 2100 sq. ft., 25+ dealers. Antiques, vintage, collectibles, furniture, decor, kitchenware, jewelry, books, LPs, ephemera.

07901 Summit 908-273-9373

SUMMIT ANTIQUES CENTER, 511

609-698-3020

BAY AVENUE ANTIQUES, 349 S. Main.

Open Thurs.- Sun., 1-5 pm or by appt. Book seller, pottery, glass, furniture, holiday, decoys, antiques & uniquesplus chalkpaint & iron orchid design. 08016 Burlington 609-747-8333

HISTORIC BURLINGTON ANTIQUES & ART EMPORIUM, 424 High Street. Open 6 Days, Tues.-Sun.: T, W, F, Sat., Sun: 11A-5P; Th.&F.: 11A-7P; Closed on Monday. www.antiquesnj.com

08037 Hammonton 609-561-1110

BERNIE’S ANTIQUES & ARTIFACTS, 18 Central Ave. Tues.-Sat. 11-6 & Sun. 11-5. Trains, Pottery, Lenox, Breweriana, Fenton, Petroliana, Van Briggle, Albums + Neon Signs. Qty.Dlrs. Invited.

08062 Mullica Hill 856-478-9810

OLD MILL ANTIQUE MALL, 1 S. Main Street. Open Daily, 11-5; Sat. 10-5. Antiques, glassware, records, coins, stamps, military items, collectible toys, trains, linens, books & ephemera.

08081 Sicklerville 856-545-3187

CARNIVAL OF COLLECTABLES, 368

Cross Keys Rd. Open Tue.-Sat. 10am6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. 12,000 sq. ft. Antique & Art Mall, over 130 dealers. www.carnivalofcollectables.com

08525 Hopewell 609-466-9833

16686 Tyrone 814-684-5088 I-99 ANTIQUES, conveniently located off the Tyrone Exit of I-99, 1222 Pennsylvania Ave. Qty. antqs. & collectibles. Multi-Vendors. Open Th., Fri., & Sat., 10:30am - 4:30pm, Dlrs. welcome.

17062 Millerstown 717-589-7810

STITCH IN TIME ANTIQUE & GIFT MALL, 43 N. Market St. Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Quality Handmade Crafts & Gifts. Open 7 days 10-7, F til 8. Millerstown exit off RT 322.

17350 New Oxford 717-624-3800

ZELMA’S EMPORIUM 11 N. Water Street. Antiques, Primitives, Americana, European, Asian, Art, Home Decor. Hours: Tues.-Sat.10-5; Sun. 12-5 or by appt. Closed Mon. ZELMASANTIQUES.COM

17361 Shrewsbury 717-235-6637 SHREWSBURY ANTIQUE CENTER 65 N. Highland Dr. “A True Antique Mall” Over 10,000 sq.ft. with over 60 dealers. Open 10-5,

Morris Ave. 2 floors, 50+ dealers. Antiques, collectibles. Smalls to furniture. Open 7 days 11-5. Free Parking. www.thesummitantiquescenter.com

TOMATO FACTORY ANTIQUE & DESIGN CENTER, 2 Somerset St. We Have It All! Open Mon. thru Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5. We have 38 Dealers. www.tomatofactoryantiques.com

Where’s The Market?

By Karl Pass

In the last column (4/26/24 Vol. 54, No. 17), I presented a viewpoint concerning the current state of the market, while taking a short glimpse of where it was a generation ago. One thing is easy to agree upon, it is an exciting time to collect Americana. By most accounts, market watchers would consider today as being a buyer’s

market. Noteworthy would be the category of furniture. My spin on this is that it’s a great time to furnish a house with actual furnishings that have character, history, solid construction, and value.

Antique dealers often lament younger people need to get interested in the market. I agree; yet, for most it takes time to generate disposable income when

in the early stages of a career, home ownership, and life in general. For those interested, there are opportunities throughout the middle market. Whether you have been around antiques your whole life or not, it is a fascinating and diverse world to dive into. Seek out the advice from a dealer friend and get to know local auctioneers.

A buyer’s market can

present challenges for appraisers. Condition as a rule of thumb is less forgiven today vs. before, and yet, good material in general is more scarce. With Baby Boomers downsizing, we are in a market cycle where a lot of things are hitting the open market. Buckle up. Next time, I’d like to discuss a topic often talked about, commission rates and buyer’s premium.

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dairy country genre scene by legendary New York illustration artist Peter Helck (18931998). This slice of Americana features the ubiquitous and iconic Chevrolet advanced design model trucks, prevalent after WWII. The trio of Chevy truck models is seen hard at work on an idyllic, sunny family farm, ca. 1950. Obviously intended for advertising, no connection to a published ad has been found. Peter Helck’s legend includes an honor in his name awarded for accomplishments in

automotive illustration. This work is estimated at $5,000 to $7,000. Second in command in the sculpture category, or it could make the top spot, is a model by Chicago artist Wheeler Williams, best known for his public installations. This unique original, hand-sculpted work, or maquette, in terra cotta, is accompanied by a book by the artist inscribed, “To Tom McLaughlin from a fellow baloonitic of World War I.” The two had served together in the U.S. Balloon Corps in WWI. The sculpture and books were a gift, descended through the McLaughlin

family and offered here with an estimate of $2,000$3,000. No record of an original terra cotta work by Williams could be found.

This Soulis Spring auction will begin with an internet-only evening session of paintings, prints and posters beginning at 6 p.m. central time. The following day, a live session begins at noon with photography, paintings, prints, sculpture, and modern design.

For further information, contact Dirk Soulis at 913-707-1921 or Dirk@ SoulisAuctions.com.

CALENDARS

A UCTIONS

ILLINOIS

2024-06-12, Union, Wed & Thu

Phonograph & radio auction., Donley Auctions MARYLAND

2024-06-15, Hictoric Frederick, Sat 9:00AM A very large eclectic estate auction. Over 2500 lots., Howard B. Parzow Auctioneer MISSOURI

2024-06-06, Kansas City, Thu & Fri 26th Annual Spring Fine Art Auction, Soulis Auctions NEW JERSEY

2024-07-20, Princeton, Sat

Antique & vintage quilts, quilt-tops, other fabrics and textiles from the estate of Bobbie Aug., Dana Auctions

2024-06-10, Gillette, Sun

10AM Collectibles, furniture, farm & garden, vehicles & more!, Alfred’s Auctions NEVADA

2024-06-07, Las Vegas, Fri & Sat Soda pop & advertising, Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas OHIO

2024-06-15, Willoughby, Sat 10AM Advertising signs, toys, coin-ops, coins & more!, Milestone Auctions

2024-06-12, Apple Creek, Wed 3:30PM Furniture, china, glass, lamps, primitives & collectibles, vehicle, lawn tractor & more!, Andrews Auctioneers & RES Auction Services PENNSYLVANIA

2024-06-11, Glen Rock, Tues 9AM Oustanding jewelry auction. Gold, silver, designer & costume., Wehrly’s Auction Service, Inc

2024-07-10, , Wed Ending starts at 5 PM Antique & modern furniture, glassware, sterling silver, primitives, tools & more!, A & M Auctioneers & Appraisers

2024-06-06, Ephrata, Thu 10AM 367 lots of coin & currency., Horst Auctioneers

2024-06-27, Bird-in-Hand, Thu 3PM & Fri 8AM Hand-inHand 24th Annual Carriage & Antique Auction. Mini horses, farm & garden, antiques, coins., Bird-in-Hand Auction 2024-06-15, Ottsville, Sat 9AM Furniture, antiques, collectibles, toys, tools, Christmas items & more!, Gary Fluck Auctions

2024-06-15, Hughesville, Sat 9:30AM Multi-estate antique auction. 500+ lots., Scott A. Young Auctioneer

2024-05-30, Manheim, Online only now through June 11, 6PM A private collection of Llardo figurines., Hess Auction Group

2024-06-09, Perkiomenville, Now through Sun 5PM Garden statues, redware, ephemera, toys, & much more., Kimberly K Auctions

2024-06-14, Mohrsville, Fri 4PM, Sat 8:30AM .91 acres ranch home & contents. 1936 sedan, antiques, collectibles, furniture, peanut butter glass collection., L & H AUctions

2024-06-15, Mt Wolf, Sat 9AM & online Sleepy Eye pottery, stoneware & advertising, vintage Halloween & Christmas, antiques, collectibles & more!, Rentzel’s Auction Service, Inc.

2024-07-15, Millersburg, Mon 6PM Turn-key bar & restaurant. Sale includes real estate, furnishings and liquor license., Liddick Auction Services

2024-06-06, Kinzers, Thu 10AM Amazing art, antiques, watches & the unusual., Embassy Auctions International

SHO W & FLEA MARKET CALEND AR

GEORGIA

06/06-09/24, Atlanta, Thurs.-

Sun. Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg.

07/11-14/24, Atlanta, Thurs.Sun. Antique Market, 3650 Jonesboro Rd. SE, Atlanta Expo Center, North Bldg.

MASSACHUSETTS

06/15/24, Brookfield, Sat 10AM - 3PM Antiques & Primitive Goods Show, 19 Martin Road, Walker’s Homestead NEW JERSEY

06/08/24, Mullica Hill, Sat 9 AM -3 PM The Annual June Festival of Antiques, 275 Bridgeton Pike, Gloucester 4H Fairgrounds

06/08/24, East Windsor, Sun 9AM - 2PM Bottle & Antique Show, 831 Windsor Perrineville Road, Kyle Family Farm

06/16/24, Mullica Hill , Sun 10AM - 4PM Mullica Hill Toy Show, 275 Bridgeton Pike, Gloucester County 4-H Fairgrounds

NEW YORK

07/06/24, Stormville, Sat

8AM - 4PM Stormville Airport

Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market

08/31/24 to 09/01/24, Stormville, Saturday & Sunday

8AM - 4PM Stormville Airport

Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market

10/12-13/24, Stormville, Saturday & Sunday 8AM - 4PM

Stormville Airport ANtique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport Flea Market

11/02/24, Stormville, Sat

8AM-4PM Stormville Airport

Antique Show & Flea Market, 428 Rt 216, Stormville Airport FLea Market

PENNSYLVANIA

12/16/23 to 01/05/25, Berwyn, Every Sat. & Sun, 9-4 Indoor/ Outdoor Vintage Flea MarketNow Open Year Round!, 270 W. Swedesford Rd, Berwyn, PA

01/07/24 to 12/29/24, Lewisburg, Every Sun. 8-4 (except Easter) Rt. 15 Flea & Farmers Market, 150 Silvermoon Ln., Lewisburg, PA

02/03/24 to 12/21/24, Kutztown, Saturdays 8-4 (7:30am-flea) Antique & Farmer’s Market, 740 Noble St., Renningers Kutztown

02/04/24 to 12/22/24, Denver, Sundays 7:30-4 Antique Market, 2500 N. Reading Rd., Renningers Adamstown

06/28-29/24, Kutztown, Fri & Sat Antiques & Collectors Extravganza, 740 Noble St, Renninger’s Antiques/ Collectibles Market

06/15/24, Philadelphia, Saturday Antique & Vintage Markets in Philadelphia, 1400 W Passyunk Avenue ( Broad & Passyunk), South Philly Blues Festival

06/15-16/24, Elverson, Sat 10 AM - 4 PM, Sun 10 AM - 3 PM Elverson Antique Show & Sale, 4897 Twin Valley Road, Twin Valley High School

07/13-14/24, Honesdale, Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 10AM-3PM

60th Annual Art & Antiques Show & Sale, 482 Grove Street, Wayne Highlands Middle School

10/04-05/24, Lebanon, Fri 10AM - 4PM, Sat 10 AM - 2PM Antique & Artisan Show, 80 Rocherty Road, Lebanon Expo Center

06/08-09/24, Reinholds, Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM. Jewelry & Accessories, 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

06/15-16/24, Reinholds, Sat & Sun 7AM - 4PM. Pottery, Redware, Art Glass & Primitives, 607 Wilow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

06/22-23/24, Reinholds, Fri & Sat Military, Scouting, First Responders & Survivalists, 607 Willow Street, Shupp’s Grove Antique Market

06/30/24, Denver, Sun Antique Show Special Sunday, 2500 N Reading Rd, Reninger’s Vintage & Antiques

06/30/24, Denver, Sun Antique Show Special Sunday, 2500 N Reading Rd, Reninger’s Vintage & Antiques

06/28-29/24, Lititz, Fri 10AM5PM, Sat 9AM-2PM 61st Annual Lititz Antiques Show, 401 Maple Street, Warwick Middle School

Milestone Brings Summertime Fun With Eclectic Vintage Advertising Signs, Toys, Coin-Ops And Old Coins

California Collection Of Squeaky-Clean Gas And Oil Advertising Among Offerings In June 15 Auction

Milestone Auctions is mixing it up for its Satur

on fresh-tomarket gas, oil and travel-related signs, along with toys, coin-op machines and amusements; country store items; and dozens of other types of antiques, including timepieces and gold coins.

A Tonka #0875-5 Builders Supply Fleet set in crisp original factory box with inserts, is new/old stock in never-playedwith condition.

A Kingsbury #272 Pumper Fire Truck with (partial) original Kingsbury wood box, retains original white rubber tires, original rubber hoses and the scarce accessory fire hydrant, is 24.5 inches long. This version has a motor-driven pump, which is in working order.

“Throughout the auction inventory, the key word is condition,” said Miles King, co-owner of Milestone Auctions. “Many of the signs are in amazing condition, either mint or near mint. At the heart of the category is an advanced collection we picked up recently in California.”

The star attraction is an all-original Studebaker Art Deco porcelain neon bullnose sign. Double-sided

with a sharp-looking cobalt blue, red and white motif, this automotive classic measures 10 feet 6 inches long, 47 inches tall from the top to the Studebaker red dot, and 2 feet tall at the other end. Made by the noted sign manufacturer Walker & Co., this dazzling Art Deco sign comes from an advanced private collection and is expected to sell for $15,000-$25,000. A double-sided round porcelain sign for Cadillac

Authorized Service is another example of how effective a combination of primary colors can be in conveying a message. In equally fine condition on both sides and marked Walker & Co. Detroit, this appealing sign emblazoned with the distinctive Cadillac brand’s crown-andshield French coat of arms is estimated at $5,000-$7,000.

Yet another boldly colored production is the red, white and blue double-sided

PUBLIC AUCTION

(Online & In Person) 4522 N Sherman St., Ext. Mt. Wolf, York Co., PA

SATURDAY, JUNE 15 • 9:00 A.M.

Preview: Friday, June 14, 12-4 P.M.

Large Collection of Sleepy Eye Pottery & Advertising, Sleepy Eye Flour Stoneware, Wooden Barrel & more, Pepsi Signs, Thermometers & More, Beer Adv., Spool Cabinet, Halls & Banquet Tea Store Displays, Cigar Advertising, Halloween & Old Christmas Items, Old Whiskey & Other Bottles, Nice Country Advertising Items: Lighted Signs, Store Displays, Fredrick Remington Bronze Sculptures, Old clocks & lights, Small Double Wheel Coffee Grinder, Stoneware, ant. Books, 50 + Pewter & Tin Candy & Ice Cream Molds, Cast-Iron Molds, Cut Glass, China, Franciscan China, Table top Showcases, New Cumberland & Harrisburg area Milk Bottles & Adv. Items, Postcards,Trade Cards, Pin Back Buttons, Old Photos, Lionel & Other Old Trains, Old Toys, Puppets, Ant. Dolls & More.

porcelain sign for Buick Valve In Head Authorized Service. The sign is marked Walker & Co. Detroit along the bottom and is in excellent condition. It’s a good bet that bidding paddles will be airborne when a single-sided Texaco “Black T” New Motor Oil die-cut tin sign is introduced. Its image of a one-quart Texaco oil can has a pop-art look that could be likened to Andy Warhol’s timeless Campbell’s Soup can

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art. Miles King remarked that its condition is “very close to new/old stock and really beautiful.”

A subcategory that has been growing by leaps and bounds is that of plate signs made specifically to affix to gas pumps. The auction includes a Time Super Gasoline single-sided porcelain gas pump plate sign adorned with the image of a clock and made for the Time Oil Company of Los Angeles.

Toy trucks made of sturdy pressed steel have been hot sellers in Milestone’s recent sales, especially those made by Tonka. “Kids started playing with Tonka construction trucks in 1954 when the company’s first toy, a dump truck, rolled off the production line. They were made for active play, which is why it’s so unusual to

find a Tonka truck in truly mint/ boxed condition,” remarked King. The auction includes just that, a Tonka #0875-5 Builders Supply Fleet set in its crisp original factory box with original inserts. The toy is new/ old stock in never-playedwith condition and includes a pickup truck and interchangeable body truck with two beds. Highlights from the many other categories appearing in the sale include a Danbury Mint “History of America” set of 200 sterling silver medals; a Corum watch with a face comprised of 1904 $20 Double Eagle gold coin; a VMC 81D 10 cent Pepsi vending machine; a Herschell carved-wood carousel horse; a ladies’ 14-carat white gold and diamond crisscross ring; U.S. Navy WWII ship’s binnacle made by Lionel Corporation; and an all-original 1 cent Pulver Chewing Gum porcelain vending machine with a clown figure inside. Also waiting their turn to cross the auction block are

pedal cars, slot machines, games of skill, bar figures, cash registers, tobacciana, barber shop, soda pop and snack signs, knives, oil lamps and much more.

Milestone Auctions’ gallery is located at 38198 Willoughby Parkway, Willoughby (suburban Cleveland), Ohio. The sale will start at 10 a.m. EST. All forms of remote bidding will be available, including absentee, by phone, and live online

through Milestone’s bidding platform or LiveAuctioneers. Milestone ships worldwide. Note, upon request, auction purchases can be delivered free of charge to the June 20 to 24, Check the Oil Show in Columbus, Ohio.

For more information, call 440-527-8060 or email info@ milestoneauctions.com.

All images courtesy of Milestone Auctions.

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Multi-Estate Antique Auction

JUNE

PREVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 14th 5:00-7:00 P.M. AND ON DAY OF SALE BEGINNING AT 8:00 A.M.

ANTIQUES * TALL CASE CLOCKS * 1835 LANCASTER CO. FRAKTUR BOOKPLATE * 1887 F. SPANG OIL PAINTING FLOCK’S BREWERY TIN SIGN * FURNITURE * FRAKTUR * PRIMITIVES * BLUE DECORATED STONEWARE FOLK ART * WHALE OIL LAMPS * SHEET IRON HORSE WEATHERVANE * GUNS * EARLY BOWIE & HUNTING KNIVES 12 PANE TWO PIECE CORNER CUPBOARD * PUNCH TIN PIE SAFE * DOUBLE WHEEL COFFEE GRINDER COLLECTIBLES * COLLECTION OF GOLD AND SILVER COINS * ADVERTISING AND COUNTRY STORE ITEMS NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BASKETS AND BLANKETS * POWDER HORNS * JEWELRY EARLY CAST IRON CAP GUNS * EARLY BOTTLES * POSTCARDS * CIVIL WAR DRUM & PHOTOS J. P. COATS SPOOL CABINET * PALLARD NY MUSIC BOX * QUILTS * OIL PAINTINGS * TOYS

Aaron Bohrod (1907 - 1992) ‘Anatomy of A Horse’ Oil on Gesso Panel

A Half Plate Gold Rush Mining Scene Daguerreotype Ten Thomas Hart Benton (1889 - 1975) Twenty Pencil Signed Lithographs

The Time Super Gasoline single-sided porcelain gas pump plate sign was made for Time Oil Company of Los Angeles, Calif.

The Night Lubrication double-sided porcelain sign produced for Shell Gasoline & Oils Co., retains crisp bright colors, equally nice on both sides.

An all-original Studebaker Art Deco bull-nose porcelain neon sign is double sided with sharp colors and excellent condition.

The double-sided porcelain sign for Buick Valve In Head Authorized Service remains in excellent condition and marked “Walker & Co. Detroit” along bottom.

This double-sided porcelain sign for Cadillac Authorized Service, with exceptional colors is equally fine condition on both sides. It is marked “Walker & Co. Detroit.”

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three,” explained Morphy. An artistic masterpiece with all-original castings and most of its original nickel plating, the Triple Eclipse was made sometime between 1902 and 1904. Following its period of service

as a public gambling device, the machine joined the fabled Dobby Doc collection, which was amassed in the 1930s and ‘40s and lay dormant until it was discovered in a Nevada warehouse in the late 1960s. A breathtaking combination of artistry and early technology, with the serial number 121

The iconic 1890s Vichy (France) automaton depicting young man serenading crescent moon, in excellent condition and working order, sold for $20,400 against an estimate of $5,000-$10,000.

An ornately decorative Kemaco Lion 1¢ peanut vending machine, unusual form with lantern-style globe, facade adorned with bas-relief lion’s head, a book example in Bill Ene’s reference book “Silent Salesman Too,” realized $19,200.

A ca. 1920s Mr. Peanut castiron roaster/dispenser was made as point-of-sale display for Planters Peanut Co. Powered by an electric motor, machine renders the illusion that top-hatted Mr Peanut mascot is operating the machine. One of very few known, restored condition, it sold for $135,300 against an estimate of $30,000-$60,000.

confirming it to be the earliest of only four known survivors of its type, it cashed out at $147,600.

Also from Caille Bros, a ca. 1910 “Loving Cup” dualwheel slot machine, similar to the manufacturer’s “Silver Cup” model, displayed original wheels and castings, and both “played and paid” correctly. Its optional 5¢ Gum side vendor was present but not in working order. The sought-after machine was won for $79,950.

In 1904, Caille’s other major Chicago competitor, Watling, produced the double upright slot machine known as “The Buffalo.” All original and in its nicely preserved quartered-oak cabinet, this model is distinguished by the ornate

The Princess Doraldina 5¢ fortune teller machine was made in Rochester, NY., with lifesize figure with a wax head, period clothing and costume jewelry, sitting behind window with row of cards before her. It went for $52,890 against an estimate of $15,000-$30,000.

This ca. 1904 Mills Novelty Co. (Chicago) original musical Big Six upright slot machine with colorful tin wheel, raised panels and patina sold for $48,000 against an estimate of $15,000-$30,000.

coin heads marked “Buffalo” which are seen at the top of each of the jointly-encased units. This rare machine sold at the midpoint of its estimate for $56,580. A countertop roulette machine made around 1932 by Caille Bros., the boxy wood with aluminum “Aristocrat” came to auction with provenance from the lifelong collection of Bill Howard. Original, unrestored and ready to play upon receipt of a 25¢ coin, it swept past its $15,000$30,000 estimate to settle at $38,400.

Who doesn’t love Mr. Peanut? At the sale, the jaunty mascot for Planters Peanut Company was ready to show off his jockeying talents in a way that would make even professional

mechanical bull riders jealous. Complete with top hat, cane, monocle and spats, the three-dimensional character was the focal point of a fully-functional ca. 1920 electric peanut-roasting machine. When activated, the figural character, who straddles the roasting barrel, renders the appearance that he is powering the machine with his cane, as an oarsman might do on a sculling team. Likely the finest of few that are known to exist, the roaster offered by Morphy’s easily surpassed its $30,000-$60,000 estimate to reach $135,300.

Both sports and coin-op fans stepped up to the plate to bid on an Amusement Machine Co. 1¢ All-American Baseball Game. A floor

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2-DAY PUBLIC AUCTION

FRIDAY’S AUCTION 4PM: Wildlife Décor: Large Amount of Outdoor Animal Figures including Metal Base Figure (Lamps, canoe shelving, Antler Style Base Lamps; Carved Coffee Table; Many Statuettes Of Different Materials; CI Farm Animal Bench; Animal Side Table and Small Cabinet; Many Wildlife Blankets; 60+ Bear Handled Knives, Forks And Spoons Flatware (Never Used); Much More! Ammo. Costume Jewelry: Large Amount of Costume Jewelry With One 10K Gold Ring And Small Amount of Sterling Silver Jewelry. Currency, Ingot And Coins: $1000.00 Bill, Numerous $2 Bills. 50 Ounce Silver Ingot, Etc. Attic Find: Large Amount Of 1973 Basketball Trading Cards (Chamberlain, Erving, Abdul Jabbar And More)! Large Amount Of Quality Box Lots. Many Misc. Collectables Too Numerous To Mention. Come Preview Sat. Auction. Selling Approx 3 1/2 Hrs. Food Served. SATURDAY 8:30AM

Real Estate ~ Antiques ~ Collectables ~ 1936 Dodge Car ~ 2002 PT Cruiser ~ Peanut Butter Glass Collection ~ Breweriana ~ Elvis ~ Vintage Barber Shop Items ~ Costume Jewelry ~ Furniture ~ Large Amount Of Quality Box Lots ~ & More! Antiques & Collectibles: Large Painted Wooden Wheel Barrel; 26” Diameter Copper Kettle w/Lid And Base; 2 Butcher Blocks; 3 Cast Iron Water Pumps; Large Quarter Sawn Oak 3 Drawer Ice Box; Bounce-A-Tot Train Riding Toy; Prizer Painter Regal Enamel Cook Stove w/Hood; Prizer Oakland No. 160B Cookstove w/Chrome Trim; Painted Early Metal Space Heaters; Excelsior Wooden Beverage Box w/Early Excelsior And Other Quart Bottles; Excellent Early Kitchenware including 2 Arm Mixer w/Jadite Bowl; Early Enamel Oster Milkshake Maker; Table Mounted Universal Cast Iron Slicer; Early Utensils including Butcher Knives And 3 Tine Forks; 1950’s and 1960’s Pyrex And Fire King Cookware; 2 Blackboard Foldout Desks For Children; 3 Pottery Umbrella Stands; Federal Reserve and U.S. Mint Canvas Bags; Feed Bags; Sailor Boy String Holder; 2 Whirligigs; Many Excellent Table Lamps And Shades; 4 BB Rifles; Large Amount Ammunition; Chicken Crate; Large Amount Of Lifetime Cookware; Over 20 pieces Of Guardian Aluminum; Walking Sticks; Miniature Ice Box; 4’ Standup Abacus; Vintage Local And National Advertising Items; 3’+ Wood Steam Ship; Quilts; Raggedy Ann Mirrors And Wall Hangings; Owl Collection Of More Than 30 Items In Many Sizes And Materials; Muller Metal Mantel Clock; 3 Ginger Bread Mantel Clocks; Regulator Clocks; Doll Fainting Couch; Small Doll Collection’ 4 Doll Or Baby Carriages; Large Amount of Agateware; Lance, Planters Peanut And Other Glass Jars; Wooden Outdoor And Metal Outdoor Decorations; Chicken, Cow, Pig And Other Figural Items; Cast Iron Skillets and Other Cast Iron Items; 3 Horse Saddle Purses; Cowboy Boots; Metal Horse Figures; Greek Bust On Pedestal; “Saturday Night” Fever Mirror w/John Travolta; PA Dutch Decorated Cookware; Concrete Duck And Ducklings; Vintage And Contemporary Pottery; Jarts Lawn Dart Game In Original Box; High Wheel Bicycle Wall Hanging; Large Amount Of Various Wall Hangings; 2 Cornhole Games (One Clown); 13 Battery Lighted/Fan Snow Globes; Large Amount of Zinc Top Caning Jars in Wood Boxed; Crosscut Saws; Tool Chests w/Tools; Lionel Engine (#259), Cars: 4 Strings Of Sleigh Bells; 2, 4, And 8 Oz. Galvanized Measure Set; Non-metal Electrified Oil Lamps; Milk Bottles And Metal Milk Crates. Longaberger Denim Jeans; Baskets; Aluminum Plates; And Wooden Items. REAL ESTATE SAT. 1PM Country Rancher on a level .91 acre lot. Eat-in Kitchen, Spacious Living Room, Bonus Room w/Stove Pad and Flue, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Laundry Room, 1568 Sq Ft Living Area, Full Basement, Attached 2 Car Garage, Oil Hot Water Heat, Well, On-Site Septic, Taxes-$3832, Schuylkill Valley Schools.

Light Reading Bottle Table Lamp; Schlitz Blue Globe Table Light; Light Reading Glass “Cone Top” Bottles; Schmidts Cardboard Wildlife Prints; Much More Advertising; Also Some Liquor Advertising. Elvis: Very Large Elvis Paintings On Velvet; 19” Elvis Bust; Framed Lighted Photo and More. Vintage Barber Shop: Koken Porcelain Pieces And Leather Barber Chair (Excellent Shape); Paidar Stainless Steel And Leather Barber Chair; Many Accessories - Lather Machines; Clippers; Straight Razors, Bullaces; Scissors; And Barber Shop Related Equipment. Christmas Decorations: 7 – 4’ x 5’ Santa Figure; 2 – 3’ x 16’ Ornate Metal Santa Sleighs (Red), 2’ Sleighs w/Santa; 4’ Frosty The Snowman Blow Mold Figure; Many Christmas Decorative Items. Furniture: Hanging Pie Safe w/Wire Mesh Front And Sides; 5 Piece Set Ornate Iron Lawn Furniture; Depression Style China Cabinet; Bow Front Oak Chest Of Drawers w/Mirror; 1950 Metal Top Drop Leaf Kitchen Table; Tester

2 Modern Dry Sinks; Several Rocking Chairs; Metal Storage Cabinets. Auction For Keith & Kevin Hoy

Note: Here is a great opportunity to purchase a country home with one floor living on almost 1 acre in the Shartlesville/Mohrsville/ Centerport Area. Terms: 10% Down Day Of Sale Balance Within 45 Days. SEE MORE INFO & PHOTOS: www.heiseyauctions.com. 1936 Dodge Sedan Antique Car Good Condition 2002 PT Cruiser. 2.4 Liter Engine, 128K Miles Good Condition. Peanut Butter Glass Collection (100+)

Breweriana 36” x 24” Old Reading Beer Frames Print; 28” x 22” Miller Highlife Formula Race Car Print; Large Pabst Blue Ribbon Plastic Signs; Old Reading, Reingold, Piels And Other Beer Trays;

model comprised of a walnut case with a glass slant front, A ca. 1932 Caille Bros (Detroit) Aristocrat 25¢ counter roulette machine in original, unrestored condition sold for $38,400 against an estimate of $15,000-$30,000.

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A ca. 1910 Caille Bros. (Detroit) Loving Cup dual-wheel slot machine with original wheels and castings, equipped with side vendor, rang up $79,950.

which pitted the Pittsburgh Pirates against the ultimately victorious New York Yankees. Unrestored with its original cast-iron player and umpire figures and the original cardboard grandstand, it sold at the midpoint of its estimate for $55,000.

Those who were invested in the stock market during the Great Crash of 1929 probably wished they had consulted Princess Doraldina, a 5¢ fortune teller machine made in 1928 in Rochester, N.Y. The life-size figure of the eponymous clairvoyant was designed with an articulated wax head, wears period clothing and costume jewelry and sits in a booth behind a glass window with a crystal ball and row of

cards before her. Only Princess Doraldina knew prior to auction day that the $15,000-$30,000 estimate was too conservative. She proved her uncanny psychic skills upon securing a winning bid of $52,890.

Collectors of vending machines quickly identified the ornately decorative Kemaco Lion 1¢ peanut machine as being the actual book example appearing in Bill Ene’s reference book “Silent Salesman Too.” An eye-catcher with its lantern-style globe and facade adorned with a bas-relief lion’s head, it sold just below its high estimate at $19,200.

After the hammer fell on the final lot, coin-op expert

Tom Tolworthy, who had curated the auction’s contents, remarked, “The energy generated from another fresh-to-market collection proved once again that our move back to Las Vegas has been a huge benefit for collectors and the hobby in general.”

Dan Morphy, who served as principal auctioneer at the three-day event, echoed Tolworthy’s sentiments, commenting, “I was very pleased with the results and the turnout. We had over 100 live attendees, including a lot of new bidders and buyers, which is always a huge positive on many levels. We also had a number of potential consignors come to meet us and

see our Las Vegas operation. I can say with confidence that our fall Coin-Op and Antique Advertising Sale is already shaping up to be a blockbuster.”

For additional information, email info@morphyauctions.com or visit www.morphyauctions.com.

All images courtesy of Morphy Auctions.

This extremely rare Caille Bros (Detroit) musical Triple Eclipse upright slot machine comprising three separate machines (5¢, 50¢, 5¢) in one stunning oak cabinet, serial No. 121, the earliest of four extant examples of this model, discovered in a Nevada warehouse in the late 1960s, sold for $147,600.

The Amusement

cardboard grandstand, sold for $55,000.

BEER ADVERTISING, 100+ LONGABERGER® BASKETS, AMMO, EARLY TALKING G.I. JOE W/ORIGINAL BOX, RARE BONANZA BEN CARTWRIGHT ACTION FIGURE W/ORIGINAL BOX, HESS TRUCKS, SPORTS BOBBLE HEADS, SPORTS MEMORABILIA, POLITICAL MEMORABILIA, AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS, ASSORTED CDS, FINE ART & PRINTS, VINTAGE CHRISTMAS ITEMS, NUMEROUS DIE-CAST TRUCKS ADVERTISING “THE GREAT FREDERICK FAIR”, REDSKINS ITEMS INCLUDING A DUCK DECOY CARVED & SIGNED BY DAVE BUTZ, NUMEROUS STERLING SILVER, CHARACTER GLASSES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, SMALLS, CHILD’S TEA SETS, ANTIQUE FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ANTIQUE & VINTAGE CHINA INCLUDING ROSENTHAL, FINE CHINA & GLASSWARE, VINTAGE STANGEL POTTERY, EARLY AMERICAN HAND BLOWN EASTER EGGS, VINTAGE HAND BLOWN GLASS, ANTIQUE PERFUME BOTTLES, CAMERAS & BUSHNELL BINOCULARS, JAPANESE WOOD BLOCK PRINTS, NATIVE AMERICAN WEAVING, OAK STACKING BOOKCASE, MIRRORS, LAMPS, ANTIQUE CHILDREN’S BOOKS, PRE 1900’S BOOKS, MISC FIRST EDITION BOOKS, NUMEROUS VINTAGE HORSE(HARNESS) RACING PHOTOS, BOXES OF STEREO OPTIC CARDS, ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPHED MOVIES STAR PHOTOS, POST CARDS, RR STOCK CERTIFICATES, AVIATION MAGAZINES, NUMEROUS EPHEMERA, FREDERICK, MD EARLY HISTORY BOOKS, (SEE AUCTIONZIP. COM FOR COMPREHENSIVE .DOC FILE OF BOOKS) VERY EARLY TOY CRADLE, 1977 BRIARWOOD ASPEN PINBALL MACHINE & MUCH MORE TO COME!

THIS UNIQUE & RARE COLLECTION CONSISTS OF HUNDREDS OF IMPORTANT ITEMS OF GLASSWARE, CHINA & PORCELAINS WITH SUCH NAMES AS: R.S. PRUSSIA, LIMOGES, FENTON, HAVILAND, NIPPON, WRIGHT, CARNIVAL, DEPRESSION, EARLY AMERICAN CLEAR GLASS, NORTHWOOD, SATIN GLASS, MARY GREGORY, & MUCH MORE! RARE CHOCOLATE POT COLLECTION, BULLSEYE SATIN GLASS LAMPS! ALSO SELLING SEVERAL CABINETS THAT ONCE HELD THIS FABULOUS COLLECTION! 500+ PHOTOS NOW UP ON AUCTIONZIP.COM(AUCTIONEER

Machine Co. 1¢ All-American Baseball Game, floor model with walnut case and glass slant front, manufactured ca. 1929-31, represents 1927 World Series that pitted Pittsburgh Pirates against the ultimately victorious New York Yankees, unrestored with original cast-iron player and umpire figures and original

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(French, 1805-71). Two of note include a “Series 4” or Triple Mystery Clock, estimated at $50,000-$70,000. Time is kept by two arrow-shaped hands attached to a clear glass dial. The dial and bezel rest on a tall glass tube. This delicate and attractive arrangement is mounted atop four griffin-like beasts with curved tails. This elevates the clock from the ormoludecorated platform,

S.W. Erdnase’s “The Expert at the Card Table” will be estimated at $5,000$7,000. This first edition was published in Chicago by the author (who goes by a pseudonym) in 1902. It is illustrated with 100plus drawings from life by Marshall D. Smith. The book is considered the most important reference on sleight-of-hand with cards.

providing the third of three mysteries surrounding this impressive example. The other is a square dial Mystery Clock, estimated at $20,000$30,000. This “Series 5” timepiece features a clear square glass dial supported by a brass bezel and topped by a crown. The dial is decorated with Roman numerals, cartouches, Arabic numerals, and minute bits. Four sheets of glass incorporated into the dial, unbeknownst to viewers, are activated by the clockworks in the base of the timepiece to move the hands and keep time. Additional interesting lots will be Hubert Salentin’s (German,

By master horologist Robert Houdin (French, 1805-71), the “Series 4” or Triple Mystery Clock will be estimated at $50,000-$70,000.

The square dial Mystery Clock will be estimated at $20,00030,000. Read the story for more on the rare timepiece.

1822-1910) “Magic Trick with a Little Bird (Der Zaubertrick mit dem Verglein),” estimated at $6,000-$12,000. This framed oil-on-ca nvas from 1855 is initialed and dated by the artist on its lower right. It depicts a welldressed conjurer producing

a bird from underneath a cover held in his hand for an audience of astonished spectators. Also noted in the image are other tools of the magicana trade including cards, cups, a pistol, and a bird cage. A poster featuring Chung Ling Soo (born William Ellsworth Robinson, 1861-1918) with tea chests is estimated at $5,000-$10,000. This horizontal, linen backed color stone lithograph shows tea chests with Soo’s name in black in several stacks. It was published in London by Weiner around 1915, is overprinted for the Li Sing Foo Mysteries show, and measures 20-by-30 inches.

Potter & Potter, founded in 2007, is a Chicago area auction house specializing in paper Americana, vintage advertising, rare books, playing cards, gambling memorabilia, posters, fine prints, vintage toys, and magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic and magicians.

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toy vendors of new, collectible and antique toys. Dealers will be selling everything from classic antique toys, to modern action figures, dolls, die cast, crafts, and more. The fairgrounds has

plenty of free parking. There will be food trucks for lunch at this rain or shine outdoor event. Spaces and tables are still available through www. mullicahilltoyshow.com.

For a map or further information on attending or participating in the show, call 856-302-3606.

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Featuring an image from a “Pokémon” tournament, a “Pokémon” Squirtle unnumbered promo 64 Mario Stadium best photo contest (CGC Trading Card Game Mint 9”, 1999, sold for $68,750.

Hubert Salentin’s “Magic Trick with a Little Bird” painting will be estimated at $6,000-$12,000.

The Texaco “Black T” New Motor Oil die-cut singlesided tin sign is in condition close to new/old stock.

COLEMAN-HOCHSTETLER ANTIQUE AUCTION

OUTSTANDING CURLY MAPLE AND EARLY FURNITURE

EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF FLO-BLUE CHINA HANGING & OTHER GOOD LAMPS

PRIMITIVES & COLLECTIBLE GLASS - LONGABERGER® BASKETS 2019 FORD ESCAPE – HUSQVARNA LAWN TRACTOR

EXERCISE EQUIP. – WEIGHTS - HUNDREDS OF BOOKS WED. EVE., JUNE 12 • 3:30 P.M. WILL SELL IN THE SPRUNGER BUILDING (GPS) 4885 Kidron Rd., APPLE CREEK, OH 44606 Located on the west side of the Kidron Auction Grounds in the Village of Kidron, OH Also Selling: CROCKS – QUILTS - TOOLS – HOUSEHOLDEXERCISE EQUIPMENT & MORE

NOTE: After retiring from teaching Glen & Janet Coleman dealt in and collected antiques. They operated their store Green Room Antiques and apparently loved curly maple & Flo Blue. It’s apparent that they had a good eye and knew quality. Their son has recently moved to assisted living quarters and desires to sell their personal collections. John & Mary Hochstetler are downsizing and are adding some nice items to this auction. Pictures on the web www.res.bid & www.auctionzip.com. Live auction only – phone bids accepted. Car & Mower to sell at 6:00 PM. Auction By Order Of JACK BERRY, POA BARRY L. COLEMAN, OWNER

ON-SITE PUBLIC AUCTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 15TH

FURNITURE, ANTIQUES,

TOYS, TOOLS, CHRISTMAS, BOX LOTS 15 Brenda’s Way, Ottsville, Bucks Co. PA 18942

(off Rt. 611 North of Wehrungs)

Stickley Mission Oak chair, Sellers kitchen cabinet, Cushman Maple DR set, trunks, blanket chest, stands, tables, cane seat high chair, crocks, hanging kero lamp w/deco shade, accordion, Vintage World Series Baseball pinball game, Hallicrafters & Zenith radios, lunch boxes, Dep. & milk glass, Weller Glendale jardiniere, egg scale, water, milk & beer bottles, Hatfield lard cans, Longaberger®, Santa blow molds, hanging star lights, Enterprise sausage stuffer, butter churn, washboards, beer signs & steins, Ford 8000 pedal tractor & trailer, 100+ toy cars, trucks & tractors (Ertl, Hess, Tonka), dolls, Rolling Stone magazines, chicken feeders & waterers, gypsy pot, farm bell, crochet set, canning jars, hand & power tools, Ford wrenches, Star car bumper, fire hose reel, Dobbins garden duster, old car/truck manuals & parts, truck lights, blow torch, angle grinder, hardware, coal & wood stoves, galv. tubs, push mowers, wdn boxes, 100’s of box lots include Christmas, Halloween, household & tools, much more. Selling for the late Bob & Peggy Trouts.

Photos on www.auctionzip.com #8804, Two auctioneers selling, bring a chair & a friend.

Terms: Cash, checks, no buyers premium, food stand.

www.res.bid www.auctionzip.com Ref. No. 4912 Assisting Auctioneers: BOB GRABER – JOHN KLINE Auction Conducted By:

Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, “Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, “Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, “Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, “Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, “Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, “Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

Pickup: June 13th from 9am – 4pm.

Pickup: June 13th from 9am – 4pm.

Pickup: June 13th from 9am – 4pm.

Pickup: June 13th from 9am – 4pm.

Private collection of a wide variety of Lladro figurines to include “Flowers Forever”, “Conquered by Love ”, “Through the Park”, “Springtime in Japan ”, “Ride in China”, “Pope John Paul II”, “A Mother’s Way”, “Mexican Dancers”, “Puppy Parade”, “Graceful Offering”, “Butterfly Fantasy”, “Bumblebee Fantasy”, “A Lady of Taste” and many more!

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