2009 May Grand Format Political & Americana Auction
| Sale Number: | 6013 |
| Location: | Heritage Auctions - Dallas 3500 Maple Ave 17th Floor Dallas, TX 75219 |
| Auction Date: | May 13th at 3 PM CT through May 14th |
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Session 1
Antiques
Pair of Arcade Yellow Cab Taxis.
Cast iron, 8.25"L x 3"H x 2.5"W, with cast passengers.
Condition: One example's paint has been refreshed with new "Yellow Cab" stencil applied and as such is in excellent condition; the other example shows significant wear to the painted surfaces but is complete and in good condition.
Cast iron, 8.25"L x 3"H x 2.5"W, with cast passengers.
Condition: One example's paint has been refreshed with new "Yellow Cab" stencil applied and as such is in excellent condition; the other example shows significant wear to the painted surfaces but is complete and in good condition.
Kenton Cast Iron Fire Pumper.
Cast iron, 12"L x 7.5"H x 3"W. Complete with cast iron fireman driver.
Condition: Moderate wear to paint, needs adjustment to align the fit of the two halves better, otherwise in good condition.
Cast iron, 12"L x 7.5"H x 3"W. Complete with cast iron fireman driver.
Condition: Moderate wear to paint, needs adjustment to align the fit of the two halves better, otherwise in good condition.
Hubley "Popeye" Patrol Motorcycle.
Cast iron motorcycle with rubber wheels, cast iron Popeye figure. 8.5" long.
Condition: Moderate wear to painted surfaces, else a handsome example in very good condition.
Cast iron motorcycle with rubber wheels, cast iron Popeye figure. 8.5" long.
Condition: Moderate wear to painted surfaces, else a handsome example in very good condition.
Arcade Mack High Dump Truck.
Cast iron, 10"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W. "Coal" stenciled on body, dual wheels, cast iron driver figure, Arcade decal on body. Truck has a high lift bed.
Condition: Some paint loss mainly at the roof of the cab and the hood, otherwise a sound example in very good condition.
Cast iron, 10"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W. "Coal" stenciled on body, dual wheels, cast iron driver figure, Arcade decal on body. Truck has a high lift bed.
Condition: Some paint loss mainly at the roof of the cab and the hood, otherwise a sound example in very good condition.
Hubley Cast Iron Race Car With Action Flame Effect.
Cast iron, 11"L x 4"H x 3.25"W, cast driver figure, spoked wheels, rubber tires, exhaust flames go up and down as wheels move.
Condition: Paint moderately worn, one "flame" of twelve broken off, else good condition.
Cast iron, 11"L x 4"H x 3.25"W, cast driver figure, spoked wheels, rubber tires, exhaust flames go up and down as wheels move.
Condition: Paint moderately worn, one "flame" of twelve broken off, else good condition.
Arcade International Harvester Dump Truck.
Cast iron, 10.5"L x 4.25"H x 3.25"W. Nickel-plated driver and hoist mechanism, International Harvester decals on doors, and disc wheels.
Condition: Modest play wear to paint, one decal applied crooked, otherwise very good.
Cast iron, 10.5"L x 4.25"H x 3.25"W. Nickel-plated driver and hoist mechanism, International Harvester decals on doors, and disc wheels.
Condition: Modest play wear to paint, one decal applied crooked, otherwise very good.
Arcade Cast Iron Toy Assortment No. 3500 in the Original Box.
An assortment of four (of the original five) small Arcade cast iron vehicles measuring from 4" to 5.5" in length, including a fire truck, wrecker, car and racing car. All examples have white rubber tires.
Condition: Missing one car from the set, moderate wear to paint with soiling to the white rubber tires, otherwise good condition.Box dirty and abraded along the edges with cracked corners on the lid.
An assortment of four (of the original five) small Arcade cast iron vehicles measuring from 4" to 5.5" in length, including a fire truck, wrecker, car and racing car. All examples have white rubber tires.
Condition: Missing one car from the set, moderate wear to paint with soiling to the white rubber tires, otherwise good condition.Box dirty and abraded along the edges with cracked corners on the lid.
Arcade Mack Gasoline Truck.
Cast iron with tin tank, 13"L x 4.5"H x 4.5"W. Nickel plated driver figure, retains original paint.
Condition: Tank missing threaded screw cap with some small dents to tin, moderate wear and light surface rust to paint, else good condition.
Cast iron with tin tank, 13"L x 4.5"H x 4.5"W. Nickel plated driver figure, retains original paint.
Condition: Tank missing threaded screw cap with some small dents to tin, moderate wear and light surface rust to paint, else good condition.
Arcade Mack Wrecker Truck.
Cast iron with nickel driver figure, dual rear wheels, 12.5"L x 5"H x 4"W. Retains original paint.
Condition: Moderate wear to paint, else a nice example in very good condition.
Cast iron with nickel driver figure, dual rear wheels, 12.5"L x 5"H x 4"W. Retains original paint.
Condition: Moderate wear to paint, else a nice example in very good condition.
Kenton Jaeger Mixer Cement Truck.
Cast iron, 9"L x 4"H x 3"W. White rubber tires, nickel-plated cement barrel. Cement barrel is made to rotate as wheels are turned.
Condition: Some modest wear to the original red paint and some of the nickel plating is worn from the cement barrel. Tires are crazed and cracked but remain sound. Missing the original belts for rotating the cement barrel but could be easily replaced to restore the toy to full functionality. Very good condition.
Cast iron, 9"L x 4"H x 3"W. White rubber tires, nickel-plated cement barrel. Cement barrel is made to rotate as wheels are turned.
Condition: Some modest wear to the original red paint and some of the nickel plating is worn from the cement barrel. Tires are crazed and cracked but remain sound. Missing the original belts for rotating the cement barrel but could be easily replaced to restore the toy to full functionality. Very good condition.
Hubley Rare Cast Iron Trukmixer Cement Truck.
Cast iron, 7.5"L x 4"H x 3.5"W. Original red painted truck with green cement barrel and nickel-plated water tank. Gear and tooth mechanism causes cement barrel to rotate as wheels roll.
Condition: This particular Hubley toy is quite rare in any condition but this example is particularly nice with trivial wear to the painted surfaces, some spotting to the nickel plate and with replaced rubber tires. The gear mechanism could use some fine tuning. In fine condition.
Cast iron, 7.5"L x 4"H x 3.5"W. Original red painted truck with green cement barrel and nickel-plated water tank. Gear and tooth mechanism causes cement barrel to rotate as wheels roll.
Condition: This particular Hubley toy is quite rare in any condition but this example is particularly nice with trivial wear to the painted surfaces, some spotting to the nickel plate and with replaced rubber tires. The gear mechanism could use some fine tuning. In fine condition.
Hubley Clockwork Roman Chariot.
Cast iron, 11"L x 5.75"H x 5"W. Clockwork mechanism propels the chariot and gives the horses the appearance of movement.
Condition: Modest wear to the original painted surfaces, clockwork mechanism needs attention, missing the original reins, otherwise a fantastic cast iron toy with the original wind-up key. Very good condition.
Cast iron, 11"L x 5.75"H x 5"W. Clockwork mechanism propels the chariot and gives the horses the appearance of movement.
Condition: Modest wear to the original painted surfaces, clockwork mechanism needs attention, missing the original reins, otherwise a fantastic cast iron toy with the original wind-up key. Very good condition.
Two Kilgore Cast Iron Trucks, including an Arctic Ice Cream Truck and a Dump Truck.
The ice cream truck is 8" long and the dump truck is 8.5". Both are stamped "Kilgore" and have nickel disk wheels.
Condition: Replaced body-mount cotter pins and handle on dump truck. Modest wear, else fine.
The ice cream truck is 8" long and the dump truck is 8.5". Both are stamped "Kilgore" and have nickel disk wheels.
Condition: Replaced body-mount cotter pins and handle on dump truck. Modest wear, else fine.
Hubley America Cast Iron Tri-Motor Airplane.
Cast iron fuselage 14" long, cast aluminum wings 17". Cast aluminum engines and propellers. Turning the wheels cause the propellers to move. Rubber tires. Insignia and markings painted red, engine cylinders painted black. Includes two pilot figures.
Condition: Modest play wear and the system of belts moving the propellers needs some adjustment, otherwise a fantastic example of this cast iron plane in very good condition.
Cast iron fuselage 14" long, cast aluminum wings 17". Cast aluminum engines and propellers. Turning the wheels cause the propellers to move. Rubber tires. Insignia and markings painted red, engine cylinders painted black. Includes two pilot figures.
Condition: Modest play wear and the system of belts moving the propellers needs some adjustment, otherwise a fantastic example of this cast iron plane in very good condition.
Kenton Cast Iron Buckeye Ditcher.
Cast iron, 12"L x 6.25"H x 3"W. Turning a crank raises and lowers digging arm; turning another crank operates the chain drive digging buckets.
Condition: A clever little toy with modest wear to the original paint, otherwise in very good condition.
Cast iron, 12"L x 6.25"H x 3"W. Turning a crank raises and lowers digging arm; turning another crank operates the chain drive digging buckets.
Condition: A clever little toy with modest wear to the original paint, otherwise in very good condition.
Arcade Cast Iron Yellow Taxi Bank.
Size: 8" long.
Condition: Although missing the closure on the bottom, the bank retains most of its paint. The wheels show general wear but "Yellow Cab Co." can be clearly seen on either side.
Size: 8" long.
Condition: Although missing the closure on the bottom, the bank retains most of its paint. The wheels show general wear but "Yellow Cab Co." can be clearly seen on either side.
Pair of Kenton Cast Iron Cars.
Cast iron, "Jones and Bixler" example 10"L x 6"H x 3"W; town car measures 8"L x 5"H x 3"W. Both complete with driver and passenger figures.
Condition: "Jones and Bixler" with moderate loss to the original paint else complete and in very good condition. Town car with light play wear, else very good.
Cast iron, "Jones and Bixler" example 10"L x 6"H x 3"W; town car measures 8"L x 5"H x 3"W. Both complete with driver and passenger figures.
Condition: "Jones and Bixler" with moderate loss to the original paint else complete and in very good condition. Town car with light play wear, else very good.
Lot of Five Bus Toys Including Three 1933 Chicago Century of Progress Models.
Three sizes of the cast iron 1933 Chicago Century of Progress Greyhound Lines GMC buses including 14.5", 11.5" and 10" varieties and a windup tin litho, 14"L x 5"H x 4"W, "Robot Bus", and a die-cast Greyhound bus, 9"L x 3"H x 2"W.
Condition: Cast iron variants with some wear to paint, else very good. Tin litho example play worn but mechanically excellent. Die cast example in good condition only.
Three sizes of the cast iron 1933 Chicago Century of Progress Greyhound Lines GMC buses including 14.5", 11.5" and 10" varieties and a windup tin litho, 14"L x 5"H x 4"W, "Robot Bus", and a die-cast Greyhound bus, 9"L x 3"H x 2"W.
Condition: Cast iron variants with some wear to paint, else very good. Tin litho example play worn but mechanically excellent. Die cast example in good condition only.
Arcade Four Piece Cast Iron Farm Machinery Set # 341 with the Original Box.
Includes: the painted Fordson tractor; the red painted Oliver plow; and a red painted farm wagon with nickel wheels; and one other painted wagon. All have the original Arcade Toy decal.
Condition: The last green and red wagon has paint flaking, else, that and the others, are near mint.
Includes: the painted Fordson tractor; the red painted Oliver plow; and a red painted farm wagon with nickel wheels; and one other painted wagon. All have the original Arcade Toy decal.
Condition: The last green and red wagon has paint flaking, else, that and the others, are near mint.
Arcade and Freidag Cast Iron Taxi Cabs.
The rare Freidag version measures 7.5"L x 4"H x 3"W, with a driver cast at the window, disc wheels, and No. 4536 embossed on a separate license plate with spare tire. The larger Arcade version measures 9"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W.
Condition: The paint on the Freidag version may have been touched up or enhanced, while the Arcade retains its original paint, though faded and worn, it is unfortunately missing its two front wheels and axle. The Freidag would certainly rate a very good condition and the Arcade, good, and a perfect candidate for restoration.
The rare Freidag version measures 7.5"L x 4"H x 3"W, with a driver cast at the window, disc wheels, and No. 4536 embossed on a separate license plate with spare tire. The larger Arcade version measures 9"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W.
Condition: The paint on the Freidag version may have been touched up or enhanced, while the Arcade retains its original paint, though faded and worn, it is unfortunately missing its two front wheels and axle. The Freidag would certainly rate a very good condition and the Arcade, good, and a perfect candidate for restoration.
Pair of Arcade Cast Iron Yellow Taxi Cabs.
Variations on the Arcade taxi cab theme, the larger measures 9"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W, with cast driver, "Yellow Cab" cast into the passenger door on each side, and disc wheels; the smaller measures 7.75"L x 4"H x 3"W, with cast wheels, nickel-plated driver, and with a "Yellow Cab" stencil on each passenger door.
Condition: The larger of the two cabs is bright and the paint has probably been freshened in the past otherwise it is sound and in very good condition; the smaller shows honest wear to the paint, the radiator screen has been replaced, else it too, is in very good condition.
Variations on the Arcade taxi cab theme, the larger measures 9"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W, with cast driver, "Yellow Cab" cast into the passenger door on each side, and disc wheels; the smaller measures 7.75"L x 4"H x 3"W, with cast wheels, nickel-plated driver, and with a "Yellow Cab" stencil on each passenger door.
Condition: The larger of the two cabs is bright and the paint has probably been freshened in the past otherwise it is sound and in very good condition; the smaller shows honest wear to the paint, the radiator screen has been replaced, else it too, is in very good condition.
Arcade Cast Iron Yellow Taxi Cabs.
Two Arcade taxi cabs each measuring 9"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W, with disc wheels, and one with a "Yellow Cab" stencil on each passenger door.
Condition: One example has significant loss to the paint, mainly on the top of the passenger compartment, but is sound otherwise and in good condition; the other is brighter, the paint having been refreshed, and is in very good condition.
Two Arcade taxi cabs each measuring 9"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W, with disc wheels, and one with a "Yellow Cab" stencil on each passenger door.
Condition: One example has significant loss to the paint, mainly on the top of the passenger compartment, but is sound otherwise and in good condition; the other is brighter, the paint having been refreshed, and is in very good condition.
Lot of Two Arcade Cast Iron Taxi Cabs.
Two different styles of Arcade taxi cabs, the larger measures 7.75"L x 4"H x 3"W, with cast driver and disc wheels; the smaller measures 6.5"L x 3.5"H x 3"W, with nickel-plated driver and wheels.
Condition: The paint of the smaller cab has probably been freshened in the past otherwise it is sound and in very good condition; the larger cab shows considerable wear to the paint, else it is in good condition.
Two different styles of Arcade taxi cabs, the larger measures 7.75"L x 4"H x 3"W, with cast driver and disc wheels; the smaller measures 6.5"L x 3.5"H x 3"W, with nickel-plated driver and wheels.
Condition: The paint of the smaller cab has probably been freshened in the past otherwise it is sound and in very good condition; the larger cab shows considerable wear to the paint, else it is in good condition.
Lot of Four Arcade Cast Iron Fire Trucks.
An interesting assortment of cast iron fire trucks including a large Arcade fire truck, 18"L x 5"H x 4"W with nickeled driver figure; Arcade hook and ladder truck (trailer is a newer example married to an older truck and there are replacement wheels on the truck), 15.5"L x 4"H x 2"W; Arcade fire engine with nickel plated driver figure, 11.5"L x 3.5"H x 2"W; and a vintage Arcade steam engine, 8"L x 5"H x 2.5".
Condition: All examples in about very good condition.
An interesting assortment of cast iron fire trucks including a large Arcade fire truck, 18"L x 5"H x 4"W with nickeled driver figure; Arcade hook and ladder truck (trailer is a newer example married to an older truck and there are replacement wheels on the truck), 15.5"L x 4"H x 2"W; Arcade fire engine with nickel plated driver figure, 11.5"L x 3.5"H x 2"W; and a vintage Arcade steam engine, 8"L x 5"H x 2.5".
Condition: All examples in about very good condition.
Kilgore Cast Iron Tri-Plane Toy.
Fuselage 10.5", wingspan 13.5". Blue fuselage with cream wings, rudder and stabilizers. Nickel motors, propellers and landing gear.
Condition: Scattered loss of paint mainly on the upper surfaces and stabilizer/rudder detached, otherwise in very good condition.
Fuselage 10.5", wingspan 13.5". Blue fuselage with cream wings, rudder and stabilizers. Nickel motors, propellers and landing gear.
Condition: Scattered loss of paint mainly on the upper surfaces and stabilizer/rudder detached, otherwise in very good condition.
Arcade WWI Cast Iron Tank Toy.
8"L x 4.5"H x 4"W. Painted in a green and orange splotched camouflage scheme. Cast iron with rubber treads. Commander's hatch opens. Based loosely on the French Renault FT-17 design.
Condition: Light play wear, rubber treads may be replacements, else in excellent condition.
8"L x 4.5"H x 4"W. Painted in a green and orange splotched camouflage scheme. Cast iron with rubber treads. Commander's hatch opens. Based loosely on the French Renault FT-17 design.
Condition: Light play wear, rubber treads may be replacements, else in excellent condition.
"Dark Town Battery" Cast Iron Mechanical Bank.
By J. & E. Stevens & Co., Cromwell, CT, designed by James H. Bowen, circa 1888. 7" tall. A coin is placed in the hand of the pitcher who, when the lever is tripped, pitches the coin to the batter. The batter misses and the coin drops safely to the catcher who deposits it in the trap.
Condition: Very clean example, base paint may have been touched up. Working. Excellent condition.
By J. & E. Stevens & Co., Cromwell, CT, designed by James H. Bowen, circa 1888. 7" tall. A coin is placed in the hand of the pitcher who, when the lever is tripped, pitches the coin to the batter. The batter misses and the coin drops safely to the catcher who deposits it in the trap.
Condition: Very clean example, base paint may have been touched up. Working. Excellent condition.
"Novelty Bank" Mechanical Bank. Made by J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT, circa 1873. Open the door to place a coin on the tray. By touching the door to close it, the spring mechanism is triggered, closing the door and depositing the coin. Size: 6.25" tall.
Condition: General paint loss. Working. Very good (80%).
Condition: General paint loss. Working. Very good (80%).
Horikawa Battery Operated Dino-Robot in the Original Box.
Tin litho, 11" high. Robot with plastic helmet head that opens to reveal flashing light monster head.
Condition: Robot in excellent condition, mechanism has not been tested. Box lid worn with a tear on one flap that slightly extends to the box top, else good condition.
Tin litho, 11" high. Robot with plastic helmet head that opens to reveal flashing light monster head.
Condition: Robot in excellent condition, mechanism has not been tested. Box lid worn with a tear on one flap that slightly extends to the box top, else good condition.
Marx Brutus Dippy Dumper.
Size 8 1/2" long. A tin dump truck featuring a celluloid figure of Popeye's arch rival Brutus at the wheel.
Condition: Showing general playwear, the toy is non working but has a great look.
Size 8 1/2" long. A tin dump truck featuring a celluloid figure of Popeye's arch rival Brutus at the wheel.
Condition: Showing general playwear, the toy is non working but has a great look.
Line Mar Disney Donald Duck Wind-up Mechanical Tricycle in the Original Box.
Size : 4" x 2" x 4" tall. Made of celluloid and tin the toy features a Carl Barks style Donald on a wind-up tricycle.
Condition: Although the box is torn on the front, the graphics and color are bright and the box is complete. The toy itself is in excellent condition.
Size : 4" x 2" x 4" tall. Made of celluloid and tin the toy features a Carl Barks style Donald on a wind-up tricycle.
Condition: Although the box is torn on the front, the graphics and color are bright and the box is complete. The toy itself is in excellent condition.
Lot of Three Marx Tin Litho Joy-Rider Car Variations.
Three tin litho Marx windup cars, 7"L x 6"H x 3"W. If operating properly the jalopies drive erratically and the driver's head swivels.
Condition: All clockwork mechanisms are in need of repair. The plastic windscreens in two examples are missing, otherwise each displays light wear and is, externally, in very good condition.
Three tin litho Marx windup cars, 7"L x 6"H x 3"W. If operating properly the jalopies drive erratically and the driver's head swivels.
Condition: All clockwork mechanisms are in need of repair. The plastic windscreens in two examples are missing, otherwise each displays light wear and is, externally, in very good condition.
Marx Sparkling Climbing Tractor and Highboy Climbing Tractor in the Original Boxes.
Both tractors tin litho with windup mechanism, Climbing Tractor measures 8.5"L x 5"H x 4"W, complete with plastic driver figure; Highboy Climbing Tractor measures 10"L x 5"H x 6"W, complete with plastic driver figure.
Condition: Both tractors are In excellent physical condition and working. The climbing tractor's rubber treads are split. The Highboy tractor box is worn with some tears and holes; the climbing tractor is nearly perfect with the exception of an inked gift inscription on the end flap.
Both tractors tin litho with windup mechanism, Climbing Tractor measures 8.5"L x 5"H x 4"W, complete with plastic driver figure; Highboy Climbing Tractor measures 10"L x 5"H x 6"W, complete with plastic driver figure.
Condition: Both tractors are In excellent physical condition and working. The climbing tractor's rubber treads are split. The Highboy tractor box is worn with some tears and holes; the climbing tractor is nearly perfect with the exception of an inked gift inscription on the end flap.
Marx Battery Operated Fred Flintstone on Dino in the Original Box.
A tin and rubber Fred sits atop a purple cloth covered Dino and gyrates back and forth as the dinosaur move in a circular motion.
Condition: Still colorful, the box is very good with some tape repair and areas of paper loss. Although the corners are slightly crushed the box still maintains its shape. The toy itself is in excellent condition with little wear to the cloth and a very clean rust free battery compartment.
A tin and rubber Fred sits atop a purple cloth covered Dino and gyrates back and forth as the dinosaur move in a circular motion.
Condition: Still colorful, the box is very good with some tape repair and areas of paper loss. Although the corners are slightly crushed the box still maintains its shape. The toy itself is in excellent condition with little wear to the cloth and a very clean rust free battery compartment.
Marx Battery Operated Fred Flintstone on Dino in the Original Box.
Fabric over plastic, plastic Dino head and tin Fred Flintstone figure with plastic head. 20"L x 10"H x 7"W. Dino walks and moves his head and neck.
Condition: With few external flaws and in excellent condition. Mechanism has not been tested. Original box with moderate staining, a closed tear or two, and some rubbing at one corner or the lid.
Fabric over plastic, plastic Dino head and tin Fred Flintstone figure with plastic head. 20"L x 10"H x 7"W. Dino walks and moves his head and neck.
Condition: With few external flaws and in excellent condition. Mechanism has not been tested. Original box with moderate staining, a closed tear or two, and some rubbing at one corner or the lid.
Spirit of St. Louis Electrical Airplane Toy.
Tin litho tower, 20" tall, with two pressed steel and tin airplanes, fuselage 11", wingspan 10.5". The airplanes circle the tower in endless rotation when switched on.
Condition: One pilot figure missing, one propeller missing, one side of tower sun faded, has not been tested to determine if it's in working condition, otherwise in very good condition.
Tin litho tower, 20" tall, with two pressed steel and tin airplanes, fuselage 11", wingspan 10.5". The airplanes circle the tower in endless rotation when switched on.
Condition: One pilot figure missing, one propeller missing, one side of tower sun faded, has not been tested to determine if it's in working condition, otherwise in very good condition.
Pair of Marx Pressed Metal Toy Sedans.
A pair of Identically-styled cars, each measuring 15"L x 5.5"H x 5"W. One a windup example with battery operated lights and in the livery of a fire department; the other a battery-operated model in light blue and red. The fire department model is probably of an older vintage than the other example.
Condition: With some moderate play wear to the painted surfaces and a few dings and small dents, else good condition. The working mechanisms have not been tested.
A pair of Identically-styled cars, each measuring 15"L x 5.5"H x 5"W. One a windup example with battery operated lights and in the livery of a fire department; the other a battery-operated model in light blue and red. The fire department model is probably of an older vintage than the other example.
Condition: With some moderate play wear to the painted surfaces and a few dings and small dents, else good condition. The working mechanisms have not been tested.
Murray Pursuit Plane Pedal Car.
Pressed steel, 47" fuselage, 37" wingspan.
Condition: Paint refreshed, decals rubbed, else working and in good condition awaiting professional restoration.
Pressed steel, 47" fuselage, 37" wingspan.
Condition: Paint refreshed, decals rubbed, else working and in good condition awaiting professional restoration.
Keystone Sit-N-Ride Air Mail Airplane Toy.
Pressed steel, fuselage 25", wingspan 23.5". Steerable and makes a noise as the wheels roll.
Condition: 50% of paint and one decal missing from the top of the wing with additional moderate play wear to the rest of the paint. Some surface rust and flaking to the nickel of the propeller, otherwise complete and in good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 25", wingspan 23.5". Steerable and makes a noise as the wheels roll.
Condition: 50% of paint and one decal missing from the top of the wing with additional moderate play wear to the rest of the paint. Some surface rust and flaking to the nickel of the propeller, otherwise complete and in good condition.
Keystone Air Mail Plane NX-265.
Pressed steel, fuselage 25" long, wingspan 24". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism.
Condition: Scratching and wear to original painted surfaces and decals, 20% of rubber missing from one tire, missing the screws that hold the wing to the support struts, otherwise complete and in very good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 25" long, wingspan 24". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism.
Condition: Scratching and wear to original painted surfaces and decals, 20% of rubber missing from one tire, missing the screws that hold the wing to the support struts, otherwise complete and in very good condition.
Keystone Water Tower With Real Pumper Packard Fire Truck.
Pressed steel, 33"L x 11"H x 9"W, Keystone Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Packard open-front cab with lift-up hood, bell mounted on radiator, mounted crank siren, large water tank, two removable ladders, and hand crank-operated water tower.
Condition: Poorly repainted with moderate play wear to surfaces, with bits and pieces of the original rubber hose still present. Still, very good condition and a worthy candidate for professional restoration.
Pressed steel, 33"L x 11"H x 9"W, Keystone Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Packard open-front cab with lift-up hood, bell mounted on radiator, mounted crank siren, large water tank, two removable ladders, and hand crank-operated water tower.
Condition: Poorly repainted with moderate play wear to surfaces, with bits and pieces of the original rubber hose still present. Still, very good condition and a worthy candidate for professional restoration.
Sturditoy American La France Water Tower No. 9 Fire Truck.
Pressed steel, 32"L x 10"H x 8.5"W. Open-front cab, large water tank, steerable front and rear wheels, crank operated water tower and pump.
Condition: Moderate play wear to surfaces, one tire with small broken section, missing sections of the rubber hose, functioning and in very good condition.
Pressed steel, 32"L x 10"H x 8.5"W. Open-front cab, large water tank, steerable front and rear wheels, crank operated water tower and pump.
Condition: Moderate play wear to surfaces, one tire with small broken section, missing sections of the rubber hose, functioning and in very good condition.
Structo Airport Mail Truck and Trailer.
Pressed steel, 23"L x 9.5"H x 5"W. Original green paint, metal tires, and operating trailer door.
Condition: Moderate play wear with a few areas of surface rust. Otherwise complete with original decals and in very good condition.
Pressed steel, 23"L x 9.5"H x 5"W. Original green paint, metal tires, and operating trailer door.
Condition: Moderate play wear with a few areas of surface rust. Otherwise complete with original decals and in very good condition.
Sonny Parcel Post Truck.
Pressed steel, 25.5"L x 11"H x 7.5"W. Steerable front wheels, operating tail gate, and metal tires.
Condition: Moderate chipping and wear to painted surfaces accompanied by occasional areas of surface rust, otherwise restorable and in very good condition.
Pressed steel, 25.5"L x 11"H x 7.5"W. Steerable front wheels, operating tail gate, and metal tires.
Condition: Moderate chipping and wear to painted surfaces accompanied by occasional areas of surface rust, otherwise restorable and in very good condition.
Keystone Long Distance Moving Van.
Pressed steel, 25.5"L x 11"H x 7.25"W. Packard truck with steerable front wheels, metal wheels and operating trailer doors.
Condition: Light dings, dents and scratches, with play wear to original painted surfaces, otherwise in very good condition.
Pressed steel, 25.5"L x 11"H x 7.25"W. Packard truck with steerable front wheels, metal wheels and operating trailer doors.
Condition: Light dings, dents and scratches, with play wear to original painted surfaces, otherwise in very good condition.
Keystone U.S. Mail Truck.
Pressed steel, 26.5"L x 11"H x 7.5"W, Keystone Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Packard truck with steerable front wheels and operating trailer doors with small padlock (no key).
Condition: Moderate play wear to surfaces with accompanying occasional areas of rust, light cracking to rubber tires and wear to decals, otherwise in overall very good condition.
Pressed steel, 26.5"L x 11"H x 7.5"W, Keystone Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Packard truck with steerable front wheels and operating trailer doors with small padlock (no key).
Condition: Moderate play wear to surfaces with accompanying occasional areas of rust, light cracking to rubber tires and wear to decals, otherwise in overall very good condition.
Steelcraft Air Plane NX 130.
Pressed steel, fuselage 23" long, wingspan 22.5". Propeller rotates as wheels are turned.
Condition: Original paint with moderate play wear mainly on the upper surfaces, otherwise in very good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 23" long, wingspan 22.5". Propeller rotates as wheels are turned.
Condition: Original paint with moderate play wear mainly on the upper surfaces, otherwise in very good condition.
Steelcraft Tri-Motor U.S. Mail Plane NX 131.
Pressed steel, fuselage 24" long, wingspan 26.5".
Condition: Repainted leaving the original decals exposed, mechanism for moving the propellers incomplete, and battery operated electrical components broken, missing two screws holding wing to struts, one screw replaced, otherwise good condition and awaiting professional restoration.
Pressed steel, fuselage 24" long, wingspan 26.5".
Condition: Repainted leaving the original decals exposed, mechanism for moving the propellers incomplete, and battery operated electrical components broken, missing two screws holding wing to struts, one screw replaced, otherwise good condition and awaiting professional restoration.
Keystone Air Mail Plane NX-265.
Pressed steel, fuselage 25", wingspan 23.5". Propeller moves as wheels are turned.
Condition: Propeller and cylinders rusty, paint worn at the edges, one wing decal worn off, else in very good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 25", wingspan 23.5". Propeller moves as wheels are turned.
Condition: Propeller and cylinders rusty, paint worn at the edges, one wing decal worn off, else in very good condition.
Keystone Packard Delivery Truck.
Pressed steel, 26"L x 10.5"H x 8"W.
Condition: Paint worn with light surface rust. Paint touched up in places, decals crazed, otherwise in working condition and worthy of restoration.
Pressed steel, 26"L x 10.5"H x 8"W.
Condition: Paint worn with light surface rust. Paint touched up in places, decals crazed, otherwise in working condition and worthy of restoration.
Steelcraft Lockheed Sirius Toy Airplane.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22", wingspan 21.5". White fuselage with red wings and rudder and plated cowl and propeller.
Condition: A few minor dings and dents with some wear and crazing to the paint, flaking decals, else good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22", wingspan 21.5". White fuselage with red wings and rudder and plated cowl and propeller.
Condition: A few minor dings and dents with some wear and crazing to the paint, flaking decals, else good condition.
Buddy "L" Aerial Fire Truck.
Pressed steel, 34"L x 10"H x 9.5"W. A sturdy toy with steerable front wheels and various cranks and wheels that extend and raise the ladder.
Condition: Paint moderately faded with wear to the original decals, ladders rusted with scattered rust elsewhere, otherwise good condition and perfect for restoration.
Pressed steel, 34"L x 10"H x 9.5"W. A sturdy toy with steerable front wheels and various cranks and wheels that extend and raise the ladder.
Condition: Paint moderately faded with wear to the original decals, ladders rusted with scattered rust elsewhere, otherwise good condition and perfect for restoration.
Trio of Mechanical Toy Robots in the Original Boxes.
A fabulous lot including a Tomy "Verbot", plastic, 9" tall; a Marx "Robot and Son", plastic, 15" tall; and a Waco "Laughing Robot", plastic, 13.5" tall.
Condition: All robots appear to be complete and each is in excellent external condition. Their operating mechanisms have not been tested. The various boxes are worn but complete. The "Verbot" box has a hole in the lid.
A fabulous lot including a Tomy "Verbot", plastic, 9" tall; a Marx "Robot and Son", plastic, 15" tall; and a Waco "Laughing Robot", plastic, 13.5" tall.
Condition: All robots appear to be complete and each is in excellent external condition. Their operating mechanisms have not been tested. The various boxes are worn but complete. The "Verbot" box has a hole in the lid.
Marx Big Loo Giant Moon Robot.
"Your Friend From the Moon", "Big Loo", made of plastic, stands a staggering 37" high and in his heyday was able to shoot four "moon spheres" from his hand, bend from his waist and use his other claw hand to pick up things, emitted various sounds and lights, shot a "space rocket" and had a "water ray". Big Loo was introduced by Marx in the holiday season of 1963.
Condition: Some fading to plastic, missing all of the loose accessory pieces, i.e. "moon spheres", water ray, foot rockets, etc. None of the battery operated components have been tested. Still, in very good condition and capable of being restored and made complete.
"Your Friend From the Moon", "Big Loo", made of plastic, stands a staggering 37" high and in his heyday was able to shoot four "moon spheres" from his hand, bend from his waist and use his other claw hand to pick up things, emitted various sounds and lights, shot a "space rocket" and had a "water ray". Big Loo was introduced by Marx in the holiday season of 1963.
Condition: Some fading to plastic, missing all of the loose accessory pieces, i.e. "moon spheres", water ray, foot rockets, etc. None of the battery operated components have been tested. Still, in very good condition and capable of being restored and made complete.
Marx Rare Big Loo Giant Moon Robot in the Original Box.
Big Loo was advertised as "Your Friend From the Moon". This large plastic robot stands an impressive 37" high and in his heyday was able to shoot four "moon spheres" from his hand, bend from his waist and use his other claw hand to pick up objects, emitted various sounds and lights, shot a "space rocket", was able to send Morse code, talk, and emitted a "water ray". Big Loo was introduced by Marx in the holiday season of 1963 and the company reportedly produced 5,000 examples. Seldom is "Big Loo" seen on the collector market, and more remarkable still is it to find him in the original box. Our lovable robot even retains his original instruction pamphlet.
Condition: Some fading to plastic, "talking" crank handle broken, missing all of the loose accessory pieces, i.e. "moon spheres", water ray, foot rocket, moon grenade, etc. None of the battery operated components have been tested. Still, in very good condition and capable of being restored and made complete. The original box, for its size is in remarkable condition with only moderate soiling and a few creases here and there.
Big Loo was advertised as "Your Friend From the Moon". This large plastic robot stands an impressive 37" high and in his heyday was able to shoot four "moon spheres" from his hand, bend from his waist and use his other claw hand to pick up objects, emitted various sounds and lights, shot a "space rocket", was able to send Morse code, talk, and emitted a "water ray". Big Loo was introduced by Marx in the holiday season of 1963 and the company reportedly produced 5,000 examples. Seldom is "Big Loo" seen on the collector market, and more remarkable still is it to find him in the original box. Our lovable robot even retains his original instruction pamphlet.
Condition: Some fading to plastic, "talking" crank handle broken, missing all of the loose accessory pieces, i.e. "moon spheres", water ray, foot rocket, moon grenade, etc. None of the battery operated components have been tested. Still, in very good condition and capable of being restored and made complete. The original box, for its size is in remarkable condition with only moderate soiling and a few creases here and there.
Advertising
Large Lot of Printed Chocolate and Candy Labels and Advertising including: Whitman's Bon Bons and Chocolates; Runkel's Vanilla Chocolate; Lowney's Chocolate; Schrafft's; Wrigley's Gum; Ridley's Broken Candy; Hershey's Chocolate; Bilbber-Blubber; Oh Boy Gum, and many more. This large lot of attractive mid to late-nineteenth century samples was produced by an unknown printing company. Various sizes, most very fine or better.
Very Large Lot of Printed Medical Labels and Advertising including: Aimar's Infallible Gonorrhoea Injection; Extract of Wolf Bane; Canada Bear's Oil; Sun Cholera Mixture, "with 10 gr. of opium and 81% alcohol in every ounce" ; Dr. Hall's Jaundice Bitters; Radium Water, and many others. This large lot of attractive mid to late-nineteenth century samples was produced by an unknown printing company. Various sizes, most mint.
Large Collection of Vintage Gum Wrappers, Packs, Advertising. This lot includes a variety of chewing gum and related items. Brands included as packs are: Snow White, My Buddies, Hershey, Blat, Kis-Me, Silver Birch, Wrigley's, and Silver Chime. Wrappers and wrapped sticks of gum include: Lillian Chewing Gum, Pepsin, Pinocchio, Fan See, Teddy Cinnamon, Keystone, Hershey, Royal Buckwheat, Oh Boy, Tattoo, and State of Maine. A small selection of gum tins include: Violets, Mint Chips, Mintox, Violet Chips, Huyler's Gum, Silver Gem, and Mizpah Pepsin Gum. In addition to the gum wrappers are a Mansfield Gum machine glass advertiser, a Wrigley's felt counter display, and an advertising gum hanger. Many more wrappers, too numerous to mention, are included in this group.(close to seventy-five pieces in all). Condition varies but most pieces are in good to excellent condition.
Antiques
Mid-Nineteenth Century China Basket Depicting "The Exchange And Girards Bank". A delicately ornamented piece in choice condition, with a hand-painted scene in center. Given the numerous delicate projections, it is hard to imagine that this beautiful object has survived in such a superb state of preservation. Length 8.25", height, including integral handle, 5.25". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
U.S. Coin Glass: Five Relish Dishes, Circa 1892. All are of the attractive flute and rim style. Four dishes, made by the Central Glass Co., Wheeling, West Virginia, have five layered Seated Liberty half dollars dated 1892 in the bottom and eight Seated Liberty quarters dated 1892 around the sides. Two of those dishes are heavily frosted, one is lightly frosted, and one is unfrosted. The fifth relish dish is Columbian World's Fair Glass, in a similar pattern as the others, but with frosted "coins" depicting Christopher Columbus, "Americus Vespucius", and the coats-of-arms of Spain and the United States. All are 7.5" x 3.75". A few trivial chips, else very fine.
U.S. Coin Glass: Large Pitcher, Two Tall Glasses, and Two Short Glasses, Central Glass Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, Circa 1892. All are of the flute and rim style with frosted coins. The pitcher has six Morgan dollars around the base and stands 9.5" high. The glasses each have six Seated Liberty quarters around the base dated 1892 with arrows on both sides of the date. The taller glasses, sometimes called "celery dishes", are 6.25" high. The smaller glasses are 4.75" high. All the glasses are 3" in diameter. A few trivial chips, else very fine.
U.S. Coin Glass: Lot of Coin Glass, Central Glass Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, Circa 1892. Including: a covered glass humidor in the flute and rim style with six Seated Liberty quarters dated 1892 around the sides of both the lid and six Seated Liberty half dollars around the base. The knob on the lid is two quarters, two half dollars and two silver dollars stacked with the obverse of an 1892 Morgan dollar showing, 7" high; a flute and rim compote on a high pedestal with nine Seated Liberty quarters dated 1892 around the side. The node has six Seated Liberty dimes and all the coins are frosted, 7" high; and three dessert bowls on a short foot with six Seated Liberty quarters on panels, 2.5" high and 3.75" in diameter. The base of the humidor has some chipping, else all fine or better.
U.S. Coin Glass: Lot of Columbian World's Fair Glass, Circa 1893. Including: a large decanter with the obverse and reverse of Augustus Saint Gaudens' Columbian Exhibition official award medal with a full length figure of Columbus stepping ashore on the soil of the New World. The reverse design, executed by Charles Barber, features a large central cartouche with a six line commemorative inscription. Above is a globe flanked by two semi-nude females, and at bottom, a view of a sailing ship. The cartouche is flanked by torches to either side. Above the medal is a cartouche with "M & F Co", 10.5" high; a cruet with a ground glass stopper. Both the cruet and the stopper have plain Columbian Exhibition coins on the side and a pontil scar on the bottom, 5.75" high; large Columbian Exhibition bowl with plain coins, 7.75" in diameter; and five sauce bowls with gilt coins, 4" in diameter. Some loss of gilding. Slight wear to the cruet, an air bubble on the decanter, and a few inconsequential chips, else all very fine.
U.S. Coin Glass: Two Covered Butter Dishes, Circa 1893. Both dishes are of the traditional flute and rim style. One dish has the frosted Columbian World's Fair "coins" and the other with the Central Glass Co. frosted "coins", the lid with six Seated Liberty half dollars and a knob of three stacked silver dollars. The bottom of the second piece has five Morgan dollars. Each dish is 6.5" square and stands 5" high with the lid. The Central Glass dish has chipping at the corners and one chip on the knob, else fine. The Columbian dish is in excellent condition.
U.S. Coin Glass: Columbian World's Fair Glass Syrup Jug, Circa 1893. A single handled, small mouth jug has a pewter lid with an integral interior spout. The spring-loaded lid is hinged with a thumb-piece. The lower half of the jug is flute and rim style with frosted "coins" depicting Christopher Columbus, "Americus Vespucius", and the coats-of-arms of Spain and the United States. The jug, with the lid, stands 7" high. Excellent condition.
U.S. Coin Glass: Three Graduated Open Compotes, Central Glass Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, Circa 1892. The largest compote has nine Seated Liberty half dollars around the side and six Seated Liberty quarter dollars around the node, all are dated 1892 with arrows on each side of the date, 7" high and 9.5" in diameter; the medium compote has nine Seated Liberty quarter dollars around the side and six Seated Liberty dimes around the node, all are dated 1892, the quarters have arrows on each side of the date, 6.25" high and 8.25" in diameter; the smallest compote also has nine Seated Liberty quarter dollars around the side and six Seated Liberty dimes around the node, all are dated 1892, but none have arrows, 5.75" high x 7" in diameter. A few trivial chips, else very fine or better.
U.S. Coin Glass: Large Lot of Serving Pieces, Central Glass Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, Circa 1892. Including: a cake stand on a high pedestal with nine Morgan dollars on the top and six Seated Liberty quarters on the node, 10" in diameter and 6.75" high; cake stand with nine Morgan dollars around the plate and one in the center, 10" in diameter; large round bowl with nine Seated Liberty half dollars around the side, 2.75" high and 7.75" in diameter; large bread dish with five layered Morgan dollars in the bottom and ten Morgan dollars around the side, all dated 1892, 9.75" x 8" x 1.25" high; another bread dish with five layered Morgan dollars in the bottom and four Morgan dollars at the corners and six Seated Liberty half dollars around the side, 10" x 7" x 1.25" high; and a toothpick holder with undated Morgan dollars on the sides, 3" high. All the coins are frosted. The Seated Liberty coins have arrows on each side of the dates. A few trivial chips and light wear, else very fine.
U.S. Coin Glass: Large Lot of Dishes and Serving Pieces, Central Glass Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, Circa 1892. Including: a lidded compote with nine Seated Liberty quarter dollars around the side and on the lid, a knob of two half dollars and three Morgan dollars stacked, with the obverse of one 1892 dollar showing, 7" high and 6" in diameter; a lidded relish dish with six undated Seated Liberty half dollars around the base and six 1892 dated Seated Liberty quarters around the lid, the knob of the lid is two quarters, two half dollars and two silver dollars stacked with the obverse of an 1892 Morgan dollar showing, 7" high and 3.75" in diameter; a set of six sauce dishes, each with six Seated Liberty quarter dollars around the sides, 3.75" in diameter and 1.5" high; and a toothpick holder with 1892 Morgan dollars on the sides, 3" high. All the coins are frosted. One small chip to the knob of the relish dish, a few trivial chips and light wear, else very fine or better.
U.S. Coin Glass: Three Graduated Coin Glass Kerosene Lamps, Circa 1893. The lamps have bases in the traditional flute and rim style. Each lamp has six "coins" on the node, above the base. The reservoirs have plain panels. The lamps are all topped by a brass collars. The lamps measure 10", 9.5", and 8.5" high. The lamp that stands 9.5" has Columbian World's Fair "coins". The other two lamps have 1892 Seated Liberty quarter dollars. All are unfrosted. A few trivial chips around the bases, else fine or better.
U.S. Coin Glass: Columbian World's Fair Kerosene Milk Glass Lamp, Circa 1893. The lamp has a base that resembles the traditional flute and rim style found on other pieces of coin glass. Six of the exposition "coins" are on the node, above the base. The reservoir has Columbine flowers in panels. The lamp is topped by a brass collar, 10" high. Extremely light wear to the bottom, else near mint.
U.S. Coin Glass: Columbian World's Fair Glass Toothpick Holder and Relish Tray, Circa 1893. The glass tray has four deep sections around a central, raised toothpick holder. Both the integral holder and the rim of the tray have a variation of the familiar flute and rim motif with the Columbian Exhibition "coins" in gilt, large around the base and smaller coins around the holder. 8.75" x 7.25" x 5" high. There are a few trivial chips around the base and on the points of the toothpick holder, else very fine.
U.S. Coin Glass: Two Coin Glass Covered Compotes, Central Glass Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, Circa 1892. Including: a very large covered flute and rim style compote on a high pedestal with nine Seated Liberty quarters dated 1892 around the sides of both the lid and the compote. The node has six Seated Liberty dimes and the lid has a knob comprised of two half dollars and three Morgan dollars stacked, with the obverse of one 1892 dollar showing, all the coins are frosted, 10.5" high with the lid; the other compote is similar, but only has frosted coins on the lid, and stands 9" high. The compotes are sold with a four sided toothpick holder alternating the obverse and reverse of 1892 Morgan dollars. The coins on the toothpick holder are not frosted, 2.75" high. The edges of the toothpick holder are rough. The bases of both compotes have minor chips and the knob on the lid of the larger compote is chipped, else very fine.
U.S. Coin Glass: Columbian World's Fair Large Pitcher, One Water Glass, Two Wine Glasses, and Two Sherry Glasses, 1893. All are of the flute and rim style with gilt Columbian Exposition coins. The pitcher stands 8.75" high and is 4.25" in diameter. The water glass is 6" high and 3" in diameter. The wines glasses are 4.75" high and 2.25" in diameter. The sherry glasses are 4" high and 2" in diameter. All are excellent.
Edward VI: Cast Iron Tudor Fireback. 27" x 30". The fireback features the Royal Tudor arms with a dragon (dexter) and a greyhound (sinister) with the crowned Tudor Rose above the dragon and the crowned Beaufort portcullis above the greyhound, below all is the date "1548".
Edward VI, the only son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, succeeded to his father's throne as king of England and Ireland on January 28, 1547. His short reign ended with his death at the age of fifteen in 1553. Not surprising, there is considerable degradation to detail and some metal loss along the bottom of the fireback. General pitting, else near fine.
Edward VI, the only son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, succeeded to his father's throne as king of England and Ireland on January 28, 1547. His short reign ended with his death at the age of fifteen in 1553. Not surprising, there is considerable degradation to detail and some metal loss along the bottom of the fireback. General pitting, else near fine.
Patriotic Liverpool Creamware: A Massive Pitcher in A Most Unusual Style. Of thicker and heavier construction than usually encountered, and in a distinct form, with straight, tapering sides, and four concentric bands of raised decoration. One side features a transfer of a British warship in battle, while the other has a classic federal-style American Eagle. Choice condition. Height 9.5". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
John Trumbull: A Large Charcoal Sketch of Washington Aide Lt. Col. Robert Hanson Harrison, For Trumbull's Epic Painting "The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton". This monumental work, now housed at the Yale University Art Gallery, took Trumbull over a decade to complete (1786 - 1797). Extremely fastidious in his work, Trumbull endeavored to paint a number of the men depicted from life, and then incorporated these images into his masterwork. One of the two mounted figures behind Washington is Col. Hanson (1745-1790), who came from a prominent Maryland family and who, after studying law, followed Joseph Reed as Washington's secretary in November 1775. He remained part of Washington's immediate staff until 1781. Harrison went on to become chief justice of the General Court of Maryland and turned down an appointment by Washington to the United States Supreme Court in 1789. A prominent member of the Federalist Party, he received six electoral votes for president in the first presidential election in 1789.
This impressive large portrait, measuring 23.5" x 28.5", was closely followed by Trumbull when it was incorporated into the final work. It is executed on paper, over which Trumbull had drawn a grid of squares to assist him in his work. Visible around the periphery are working notes, presumably in Trumbull's own hand, referring to details such as "eye line" and "hair line," which should be the subject of further scholarship. The paper is lightly wrinkled overall, but otherwise the work is in excellent condition with a very appealing display presence. Nicely custom framed to 27" x 32".
This impressive large portrait, measuring 23.5" x 28.5", was closely followed by Trumbull when it was incorporated into the final work. It is executed on paper, over which Trumbull had drawn a grid of squares to assist him in his work. Visible around the periphery are working notes, presumably in Trumbull's own hand, referring to details such as "eye line" and "hair line," which should be the subject of further scholarship. The paper is lightly wrinkled overall, but otherwise the work is in excellent condition with a very appealing display presence. Nicely custom framed to 27" x 32".
Military & Patriotic
William Tecumseh Sherman: Small Bust. 3.5" x 8". The bust shows Sherman in military uniform and wearing lieutenant general shoulder straps. The bust is mounted on a hardwood plinth. Near fine.
Robert E. Lee: Three Strands of Hair from the Confederate General. The hair is contained in a small plastic pocket that is attached to a document bearing a portrait of Lee, a scan of the original letter that held the hair, and a printed certification of the hair written by Charles Hamilton, autograph and handwriting expert. The certification reads, "I certify that I have examined the original authentication, of which an exact photocopy appears above, and find that it is a genuine document of the period, recording that Lee personally cut these strands of hair from his head on April 19th, 1869, and presented the lock to Louise R. Thome." Also accompanying this presentation is a certificate of authenticity from University Archives in Westport, Connecticut.
Antiques
Large Silk 39 Star American Flag for North Dakota. A very nice example, circa 1890, in excellent overall condition, measuring 24" x 15". The official flag jumped from 38 to 43 stars with a flurry of state admissions, so this is undoubtedly a local issue celebrating the admission of North Dakota, the 39th state.
Advertising
Louis J. Rhead: His Classic Art Nouveau "Read The Sun" Advertising Poster. By Liebler & Maass, New York. With its vivid color and dynamic design, this is one of the outstanding examples of late 19th century American lithography. Rhead was trained in Europe, and by the time of his arrival in America in 1888, was at the forefront of the Art Nouveau movement, along with Will Bradley and Edward Penfield. He created posters for a number of American publications, including Harper's, Scribner's, and this one for the New York Sun. At the first International Poster Show in Boston in 1895, he received a gold medal for best American poster design, and around the turn of the century became a leading illustrator of children's books. Condition is excellent, with minor creases from folding and extremely light discoloration in the upper corners of the border, apparently bleed-through from adhesive on verso. Measuring approximately 31" by 48", nicely custom framed.
An extensively restored example, with over painting, paper losses, restored losses, repaired tears, and folds fetched $3220 against an estimate of $2000 -- 3000 in a 2006 New York poster auction.
An extensively restored example, with over painting, paper losses, restored losses, repaired tears, and folds fetched $3220 against an estimate of $2000 -- 3000 in a 2006 New York poster auction.
Transportation
Historic Archive Related to Pioneer Italian Balloonist Count Paolo Andreani Including a Letter Referencing a Balloon Ascent Nine Years Before Montgolfiers. Paolo Andreani, along with the Gerli brothers, made the first Italian hot-air balloon ascent in Milan on February 25, 1784. Andreani's flight came just a few months after the very first ever hot air balloon launch by Pilatre de Rozier, and the first manned ascent by the Montgolfier brothers. It is apparent however, that Andreani was at the very least experimenting with balloon flight some nine years before de Rozier and the Montgolfier brother's flight as evidenced by a fantastic letter in this amazing archive. The letter, in Italian, measuring 7.5" x 9" and dated February 24, 1774 is written to his brother and reads in part: "...Today we have decided to make another attempt at flight, before beginning to make some modifications to the machine since it is absolutely certain that what happened yesterday evening was due to the irregular combustion and not to the necessary maneuvers. Please keep this news for you since there is not a secure probability of a good result. I wanted only to inform you so that you don't get a surprise in case of success...Paolo". On the verso is written "Moncucco Tuesday 1774 24. Feb.". This letter might make it necessary to rewrite the early history of flight or at least add a significant footnote to aviation history.
Count Andreani's balloon ascent made quite an impression on his countrymen and included are two contemporary printed sonnets written in his honor. One, titled "Al Dedalo D' Italia" (To the Daedalus of Italy) is printed on one side of a 7.75" x 10.25" sheet; the other printed on one side of a 7" x 9.5" sheet. Also included are two contemporary pamphlets, the first, 16 pages, entitled Esperienze Della Macchina Aereostatica dell' Illustrissimo Sig. Don Paolo Andreani Esposte in Una Lettera del Canonico Carlo Castelli Diretta al. Sig. Faujas de Saint Fond (Experiences for the Aerostatic Machine...), printed in Milan and undated; and the second Alla Gloria Immortale Del Celebre Signor Don Paolo Andreani Cavaliere Milanese, printed in Milan and undated, second edition, 10 un-numbered pages. The archive appropriately contains a beautiful bronze medal commissioned in 1934 commemorating Andreani's flight, 43mm, with a relief portrait of Andreani by A Guillemard on the obverse with the caption "PAULUS ANDREANIUS PATER.MEDIOL AERONAUTA" around the perimeter. At base of bust the name of the sculptor "A. GUILLEMARD". Obverse shows ascending balloon in high relief. Around perimeter is the information "AUSUS ES UNUS ITALORUM * HAC ITUR ASTRA VIRE * III ID MAR MDCCLXXXIV".
Count Andreani traveled extensively throughout Europe during the latter part of the 18th Century and early 19th Century. Included in the archive are passports from Italy, France and Britain issued to Andreani, as well as a diploma dated 1808 from the Arcadia Academy. Lastly there are two letters, in Italian, written to Andreani by friends which mention certain battles of the Napoleonic Wars - Austerlitz, Jena, etc. and describe the economic conditions of Italy during the period "...a house valued at 40.000...zucchini has been sold for 10.000...anyway the theatre is always full of people...".
All items are in fine condition, with only some toning to the paper of the letters and old fold creases. An exceptional archive and one that may help rewrite or at the very least correct the history of early aviation.
Count Andreani's balloon ascent made quite an impression on his countrymen and included are two contemporary printed sonnets written in his honor. One, titled "Al Dedalo D' Italia" (To the Daedalus of Italy) is printed on one side of a 7.75" x 10.25" sheet; the other printed on one side of a 7" x 9.5" sheet. Also included are two contemporary pamphlets, the first, 16 pages, entitled Esperienze Della Macchina Aereostatica dell' Illustrissimo Sig. Don Paolo Andreani Esposte in Una Lettera del Canonico Carlo Castelli Diretta al. Sig. Faujas de Saint Fond (Experiences for the Aerostatic Machine...), printed in Milan and undated; and the second Alla Gloria Immortale Del Celebre Signor Don Paolo Andreani Cavaliere Milanese, printed in Milan and undated, second edition, 10 un-numbered pages. The archive appropriately contains a beautiful bronze medal commissioned in 1934 commemorating Andreani's flight, 43mm, with a relief portrait of Andreani by A Guillemard on the obverse with the caption "PAULUS ANDREANIUS PATER.MEDIOL AERONAUTA" around the perimeter. At base of bust the name of the sculptor "A. GUILLEMARD". Obverse shows ascending balloon in high relief. Around perimeter is the information "AUSUS ES UNUS ITALORUM * HAC ITUR ASTRA VIRE * III ID MAR MDCCLXXXIV".
Count Andreani traveled extensively throughout Europe during the latter part of the 18th Century and early 19th Century. Included in the archive are passports from Italy, France and Britain issued to Andreani, as well as a diploma dated 1808 from the Arcadia Academy. Lastly there are two letters, in Italian, written to Andreani by friends which mention certain battles of the Napoleonic Wars - Austerlitz, Jena, etc. and describe the economic conditions of Italy during the period "...a house valued at 40.000...zucchini has been sold for 10.000...anyway the theatre is always full of people...".
All items are in fine condition, with only some toning to the paper of the letters and old fold creases. An exceptional archive and one that may help rewrite or at the very least correct the history of early aviation.
Photography
[Early Vaudeville] "Baby Bindley" Carte de Visite, Circa 1870. 2.5" x 3.75". The charming CDV pictures a costumed young girl next to a table, with a banner that reads, "Baby Bindley". On the table are glasses in various size and color, filled with water creating a glass harp, which, when rubbed, produced an ethereal sound. "Baby Bindley" appeared on stage with her father, "Professor" William Bindley in the 1870s and 1880s. Trimmed at the bottom, else fine.
[Western Americana] Cowboy Cabinet Card. 4.25" x 6.5". The subject of this photo is wearing a fringed buckskin jacket, fringed shotgun chaps, and embroidered leather gauntlets. The cabinet card is marked as coming from C.E. Fry & Son of London. The back has photographic archive stamps, labels, and notations. Light surface wear, else fine.
[Western Americana] William Henry Jackson Albumen Print "The 'W' Pike's Peak Carriage Road", Circa 1880. 9.25" x 7" (9.5" x 8" including original mount). Jackson's credit, title and inventory number "3408," in the negative. The back has photographic archive stamps, labels, and notations. Light surface wear, chipping at the corners of the mount, else fine.
Miscellaneous
Map: Post Route Map of the State of Oregon and Territory of Washington "showing post offices, with the intermediate distances between them and mail routes in operation on 1st August 1889. . . . Under direction of C. Roeser Jr., Topographer P.O. Dept. ... 1883. . . . [Revised] up to date of Aug. 1st, 1889". The linen-backed map is in twenty-four panels 10.75" x 9.5" for a total size of 43.25" x 58". The scale is 1 inch to 10 miles. The map shows the frequency and types of mail service, mileages between post offices, counties, towns, military posts, and railroads. Post routes are shown in color to illustrate frequency of service. Some weakness at the folds, and even toning, else fine.
Antiques
1813 Charleston PORTER Slave Hire Badge. Number 300. A nearly flat octagonal tag with a hole at the top for suspension, 49mm x 50mm. John Joseph LaFar, a prominent Charleston silversmith, manufactured it; a very light "LAFAR" hallmark is punched on the back. The elements on the front are as follows (top to bottom): "CHARLESTON" in a crescent-shaped bar punch; "1813" bar punched; "PORTER" in a rectangular punch; "No" in a square punch (just a bit faint) followed by an incuse, and a hand-engraved "300". This is the last year in which numbers were engraved. From 1814 on, numbers were individually punched. The badge has been repaired where crimped above the word "PORTER" and at a 8mm elliptical area to the left of the "P". Generally fine condition with dark chocolate patina with just a hint of light verdigris at the top edge.
Contemporary reporting of badge sales after 1805 showed just dollar amounts. Authors Harlan Greene, Harry S. Hutchins, Jr., and Brian E. Hutchins, in their definitive reference work Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, South Carolina, 1783-1865, have devised a mathematical formula for estimating the number of badges issued in each year. For 1813, they state, "Estimates put the number at 1,227".
Contemporary reporting of badge sales after 1805 showed just dollar amounts. Authors Harlan Greene, Harry S. Hutchins, Jr., and Brian E. Hutchins, in their definitive reference work Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, South Carolina, 1783-1865, have devised a mathematical formula for estimating the number of badges issued in each year. For 1813, they state, "Estimates put the number at 1,227".
Blackman Figure with Clock, Circa 1910. Made of cast spelter. The figure is a jolly African native sporting feathers on his head and pierced ears. His large belly holds the works of a thirty-hour clock that is missing its glass and not functional. The impressive looking native is 12" tall and shows remnants of highlighted areas in gold with a nice patina.
Transportation
Wright Brothers: 1903 Kitty Hawk Plane Fabric Swatch with Ivonette Wright Miller Document Signed. 8.5" x 11". This imprinted statement of authenticity is inscribed to Mark Baker and reads as follows: "1903 Wright 'Kitty Hawk' Original Fabric / When Orville Wright prepared the Kitty Hawk machine for public exhibition, the original fabric had to be replaced, as it had been under water during the Dayton Flood of 1913. He substituted new fabric of identical material. After his death in 1948, we found that he had preserved some of the original covering of the wings. We certify that this piece of fabric was used by Orville and Wilbur Wright on 17 December 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in the world's first heavier-than-air flights in which man achieved free, controlled, powered, and sustained flight." Ivonette Wright Miller (1896-1995) was the niece of Orville and Wilbur Wright and later served as the "semi-official" Wright family historian. She became the third American woman to fly when, on August 29, 1911, she rode beside her uncle, Orville, in the Wright B Flyer. Mrs. Miller played an important role in the donation of the original 1903 Wright Flyer to the Smithsonian Institution. Her husband, Harold S. Miller, was a co-executor of Orville's estate. The certificate is accompanied by the original transmittal envelope to Mark Baker and signed by Ivonette Wright Miller. Very fine.
Autographs
Charles Lindbergh: Signed Spirit of St. Louis Poster. On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh stunned the world when he flew from New York to Paris in the Spirit of St. Louis. Literally overnight, he became the most famous man in the world. Just about two months later, Lindbergh and his plane began a sweeping national tour sponsored by multimillionaire Harry Guggenheim. With its designated purpose being the generation of increased public interest in, and support of, aviation, Lindbergh and The Spirit of St. Louis visited 48 states and landed in 92 cities from July 20 through October 23, 1927. For those larger cities on the flight path, but not on the tour, Lindbergh would fly low above a waiting crowd and drop a canvass tube containing one of these signed posters. With a great image of the legendary plane, the poster carries a salutation and indirect apology - "Because of the limited time.....it is impossible for the 'Spirit of St. Louis' to land in your city". The poster is enhanced by a spectacular signature, almost 3" long and over 1" high: "Charles A. Lindbergh". 19" x 26.5" sight size. Some toning and spotting, folds, a slight tear and small damp-stain in the lower left corner, else very good.
Charles A. Lindbergh: An Amazing Collection of Items Formerly Owned by the Aviation Pioneer. Obtained directly from a close intimate of his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh, this collection represents some of the most exciting Lindbergh-owned objects ever to appear on the market. Included are:
(1) His personal pocket watch, with the initials "C.A.L." emblazoned on the back. A practical, inexpensive stainless steel watch, it shows many, many years of pocket wear, and was obviously a much-loved, comfortable possession.
(2) A set of well-used flying goggles with the original aluminum case. Lindbergh was often photographed with his goggles pushed up above his forehead. This particular pair is a style he would have worn from 1931 up until the early days of World War II according to respected Lindbergh authority Ev Cassagneres, whose letter of expertise accompanies the item. Flight-worn gear from famous aviators is highly popular with collectors: in 2005, a set of goggles and leather flying cap belonging to Amelia Earhart sold for a total of $19,718 in a Heritage auction.
(3) An amazing watch which was formed by hollowing out an actual United States $20 gold piece, with the solid gold watchworks made so that they could be folded out rather like a travel clock. This watch, an expensive trifle even in its day, was presented to Lindy on January 4, 1928 by the President of Honduras, while the celebrity visited the Presidential Palace as a stop on the world tour honoring him for his historic trans-Atlantic flight the year before. It comes with the original presentation box, which has a notation in Lindbergh's own handwriting on the inside as shown. These watches are highly prized by collectors: an example of this type could easily fetch $5,000 - 10,000 even without the connection to a famous owner.
(4) A very fine quality compass, quite possibly something presented to Lindbergh as well, but having no documentation.
(5) A photo I.D. badge worn by Lindbergh as a consultant to the Pratt & Whitney division of United Aircraft Corporation during World War II.
(6) An original sepia-tone 8 x 10" photograph of Lindbergh with the Spirit of St. Louis.
(7) A magnificent gold-finish badge presented to Lindbergh on the occasion of the reception given him by the City of New York in 1927, following his historic flight. The image of Lindbergh being inundated by tickertape at the delirious New York parade is one of the most familiar filmed scenes of the 20th century.
The collection comes with a certification of the provenance signed by respected dealer John Reznikoff.
Charles "Lucky" Lindbergh was quite possibly the most famous and popular celebrity of the 20th century. His trans-Atlantic flight made him a hero of truly international proportions. And while American participation in World War I had certainly raised the nation's visibility on the world scene, it was Lindbergh's flight that truly drew America and Europe together, demonstrating just what a small world it is in which we live.
Lindbergh's reputation subsequently suffered somewhat as his pre-World War II isolationism and affinity for the German people made him a political pariah in some circles. However, revisionist historians are now taking another look at Lindbergh's actions during this period, and his reputation is slowly undergoing rehabilitation. His isolationism has often been wrongly misunderstood as pro-Nazi sentiment, but in point of fact, as soon as the United States entered the War, Lindbergh was an enthusiastic patriot. Denied a military commission because of his political activities, Lindy actually contrived to get himself into the Pacific Theater, where he flew military missions as a civilian volunteer. It has also been revealed that a major goal of Lindbergh's vilified visit to Nazi Germany in 1938 was to attempt to intercede behind the scenes on behalf of German Jews.
But however one views his politics, there is no denying the impact of Charles Lindbergh as a popular culture icon, or diminishing the effect his epic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis had on the rest of the 20th century. It is a rare occasion when such personal effects as the group offered here are available for private purchase.
(1) His personal pocket watch, with the initials "C.A.L." emblazoned on the back. A practical, inexpensive stainless steel watch, it shows many, many years of pocket wear, and was obviously a much-loved, comfortable possession.
(2) A set of well-used flying goggles with the original aluminum case. Lindbergh was often photographed with his goggles pushed up above his forehead. This particular pair is a style he would have worn from 1931 up until the early days of World War II according to respected Lindbergh authority Ev Cassagneres, whose letter of expertise accompanies the item. Flight-worn gear from famous aviators is highly popular with collectors: in 2005, a set of goggles and leather flying cap belonging to Amelia Earhart sold for a total of $19,718 in a Heritage auction.
(3) An amazing watch which was formed by hollowing out an actual United States $20 gold piece, with the solid gold watchworks made so that they could be folded out rather like a travel clock. This watch, an expensive trifle even in its day, was presented to Lindy on January 4, 1928 by the President of Honduras, while the celebrity visited the Presidential Palace as a stop on the world tour honoring him for his historic trans-Atlantic flight the year before. It comes with the original presentation box, which has a notation in Lindbergh's own handwriting on the inside as shown. These watches are highly prized by collectors: an example of this type could easily fetch $5,000 - 10,000 even without the connection to a famous owner.
(4) A very fine quality compass, quite possibly something presented to Lindbergh as well, but having no documentation.
(5) A photo I.D. badge worn by Lindbergh as a consultant to the Pratt & Whitney division of United Aircraft Corporation during World War II.
(6) An original sepia-tone 8 x 10" photograph of Lindbergh with the Spirit of St. Louis.
(7) A magnificent gold-finish badge presented to Lindbergh on the occasion of the reception given him by the City of New York in 1927, following his historic flight. The image of Lindbergh being inundated by tickertape at the delirious New York parade is one of the most familiar filmed scenes of the 20th century.
The collection comes with a certification of the provenance signed by respected dealer John Reznikoff.
Charles "Lucky" Lindbergh was quite possibly the most famous and popular celebrity of the 20th century. His trans-Atlantic flight made him a hero of truly international proportions. And while American participation in World War I had certainly raised the nation's visibility on the world scene, it was Lindbergh's flight that truly drew America and Europe together, demonstrating just what a small world it is in which we live.
Lindbergh's reputation subsequently suffered somewhat as his pre-World War II isolationism and affinity for the German people made him a political pariah in some circles. However, revisionist historians are now taking another look at Lindbergh's actions during this period, and his reputation is slowly undergoing rehabilitation. His isolationism has often been wrongly misunderstood as pro-Nazi sentiment, but in point of fact, as soon as the United States entered the War, Lindbergh was an enthusiastic patriot. Denied a military commission because of his political activities, Lindy actually contrived to get himself into the Pacific Theater, where he flew military missions as a civilian volunteer. It has also been revealed that a major goal of Lindbergh's vilified visit to Nazi Germany in 1938 was to attempt to intercede behind the scenes on behalf of German Jews.
But however one views his politics, there is no denying the impact of Charles Lindbergh as a popular culture icon, or diminishing the effect his epic flight in the Spirit of St. Louis had on the rest of the 20th century. It is a rare occasion when such personal effects as the group offered here are available for private purchase.
Miscellaneous
Official Pass to the Bruno Hauptmann Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Trial. 4.5" x 3.5", Flemington, New Jersey, January 21, 1935. Creasing to stiff paper with light soiling, else very good. This is ticket #180, Official Pass, for the trial of Bruno Hauptmann. The ticked is blind stamped with a New Jersey notary stamp. Hauptmann had been arrested on September 19, 1934, for the crime of kidnapping Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. from the Lindbergh home in Hopewell, New Jersey. Hauptmann's trial was front-page news from its start on January 2, 1935 until his conviction on February 14th. Seats in the courtroom were in such demand that the judge had to chastise the attorneys for both sides for issuing subpoenas ostensibly to "witnesses" who, in reality, were friends hoping to get a seat to view the proceedings! Despite New Jersey Governor Hoffman's doubts about his guilt and pleas for clemency, Hauptmann was executed in the electric chair on April 3, 1936.
Dr Pepper: The Original "Dr Pepper Pepsin Bitters" Formula Handwritten in the Ledger Book from the Waco Drug Store in which It was Invented. A 360+ page ledger book, 8.5" x 13.5", with hundreds of drug and product formulas written and tipped in, circa 1880-1920. A book like this would have been the most precious and carefully-guarded possession of any drug store as it contained the formulas or "recipes" for the various medicinal, household, health, and beauty products that were the business lifeblood of any such establishment. This book, because of its handwritten Castles Formulas title on the cover, certainly originated with the founder of the store in 1880, and continued in use for many years with various individuals adding formulas in scattered locations throughout the book. Starting from the beginning, here is a sampling of some of the products this amazing book has the formulas for: Dr. Wilkes Dead Shot for Tape Worm; Red Lead Ointment; King's Korn Kure; Indelible Ink; Kough Kure (contains morphine acetate and chloroform- it probably would stop a cough!); Catarrh Inhalant; Dr Samuel Johnson's Cough Syrup; Calamine Lotion; La Grippe Remedies; Rubber Stamp Ink; Austin Avenue Cologne; Floor Wax; Orange-Flower Skin Food; Coating Solution for Rx Counter; Bust Developer; Castles Hair Restorer; Stephen's Condition Powder; Miller Chill Tonic; and Conger's Horse Powder. Of course, the most important formula of all is found on page 19, headed Dr Peppers Pepsin Bitters. The condition of the book is fair with the covers and some pages loose and tattered, scattered foxing and soiling.
Waco, Texas, now a quiet and beautiful city of 120,000+ people and the home to Baylor University, was quite different in the years after the Civil War. It had two nicknames during that period: "The Athens of Texas" referring to its multiple institutes of higher learning; and "Six-Shooter Depot" referring to the plethora of gun-toting outlaws, barroom brawls, and street shootings. In the midst of all the "recreational" businesses in Waco, which included numerous saloons, gambling halls, and a quasi-legal bordello, a pharmacist by the name of John W. Castles opened up a large corner drug store at Fourth and Austin in 1880. He soon took a partner, Wade B. Morrison, who then bought him out and renamed the establishment Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store.
Drug stores of the day not only sold medicinal compounds, household products, and filled doctors' prescriptions, they sometimes even removed bullets from the victims of the street shootings. Another major business for Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store was its soda fountain serving "soft" drinks and other confections, a popular gathering place for the more sedate citizenry of Waco. A staff pharmacist named Charles Alderton loved to mix various original flavors, add carbonation (a fairly new process), and serve them to his customers. A graduate of the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston, Alderton loved the mixture of scents that the drug store produced and he wanted to come up with a soft drink flavor that reminded him of these wonderful aromas. One fateful day when he thought he had succeeded in formulating a totally unique new taste, he asked his boss, W. B. Morrison, to sample the new concoction. They agreed that this was something special and started serving it to their fountain trade. Without a real name yet, it was often referred to as a "Waco." It quickly became so popular that it had to be given a name. The number of different legends as to how and why "Dr Pepper" was chosen number about a dozen but it followed a trend of the day to give products names with "Doctor" in the title in order to make them sound more healthful. The actual date of the first Dr Pepper is lost to posterity but the U.S. Patent Office recognizes December 1, 1885 as the official date when it was first served at the Old Corner Drug Store.
The fame of this tasty treat spread to the point that Morrison and Alderton couldn't mix enough of the syrup in their backroom to satisfy demand. Alderton was a pharmacist at heart and by trade and he soon dropped out of the soft drink business; a gentleman by the name of Robert Lazenby stepped in. He and Morrison started a new company in 1891, the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company, which would eventually become the Dr Pepper Company. For a number of years, the product was known mostly in Texas. The 1904 World's Fair and Exposition in St. Louis changed that forever. Dr Pepper got its first national exposure to twenty million people. The rest, as they say, is history. Dr. Pepper was the first of the major American soft drinks to be formulated (pre-dating Coca-Cola by a year) and the only one invented west of the Mississippi. Texas is proud to have shared it with the world.
The king of beverages. Drink a bite to eat at 10, 2, and 4. The friendly pepper-upper. America's most misunderstood soft drink. The most original soft drink ever. Be a pepper. It makes the world taste better. Be you. There's just more to it. These are some of the memorable ad campaign slogans used by Dr Pepper through the last 100+ years. The simple fact is that Dr Pepper has long since transcended being just a soda pop; it is a pop culture phenomenon. Some astute private collector or institution will be fortunate enough to own this amazing component of its humble beginning.
Waco, Texas, now a quiet and beautiful city of 120,000+ people and the home to Baylor University, was quite different in the years after the Civil War. It had two nicknames during that period: "The Athens of Texas" referring to its multiple institutes of higher learning; and "Six-Shooter Depot" referring to the plethora of gun-toting outlaws, barroom brawls, and street shootings. In the midst of all the "recreational" businesses in Waco, which included numerous saloons, gambling halls, and a quasi-legal bordello, a pharmacist by the name of John W. Castles opened up a large corner drug store at Fourth and Austin in 1880. He soon took a partner, Wade B. Morrison, who then bought him out and renamed the establishment Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store.
Drug stores of the day not only sold medicinal compounds, household products, and filled doctors' prescriptions, they sometimes even removed bullets from the victims of the street shootings. Another major business for Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store was its soda fountain serving "soft" drinks and other confections, a popular gathering place for the more sedate citizenry of Waco. A staff pharmacist named Charles Alderton loved to mix various original flavors, add carbonation (a fairly new process), and serve them to his customers. A graduate of the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston, Alderton loved the mixture of scents that the drug store produced and he wanted to come up with a soft drink flavor that reminded him of these wonderful aromas. One fateful day when he thought he had succeeded in formulating a totally unique new taste, he asked his boss, W. B. Morrison, to sample the new concoction. They agreed that this was something special and started serving it to their fountain trade. Without a real name yet, it was often referred to as a "Waco." It quickly became so popular that it had to be given a name. The number of different legends as to how and why "Dr Pepper" was chosen number about a dozen but it followed a trend of the day to give products names with "Doctor" in the title in order to make them sound more healthful. The actual date of the first Dr Pepper is lost to posterity but the U.S. Patent Office recognizes December 1, 1885 as the official date when it was first served at the Old Corner Drug Store.
The fame of this tasty treat spread to the point that Morrison and Alderton couldn't mix enough of the syrup in their backroom to satisfy demand. Alderton was a pharmacist at heart and by trade and he soon dropped out of the soft drink business; a gentleman by the name of Robert Lazenby stepped in. He and Morrison started a new company in 1891, the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company, which would eventually become the Dr Pepper Company. For a number of years, the product was known mostly in Texas. The 1904 World's Fair and Exposition in St. Louis changed that forever. Dr Pepper got its first national exposure to twenty million people. The rest, as they say, is history. Dr. Pepper was the first of the major American soft drinks to be formulated (pre-dating Coca-Cola by a year) and the only one invented west of the Mississippi. Texas is proud to have shared it with the world.
The king of beverages. Drink a bite to eat at 10, 2, and 4. The friendly pepper-upper. America's most misunderstood soft drink. The most original soft drink ever. Be a pepper. It makes the world taste better. Be you. There's just more to it. These are some of the memorable ad campaign slogans used by Dr Pepper through the last 100+ years. The simple fact is that Dr Pepper has long since transcended being just a soda pop; it is a pop culture phenomenon. Some astute private collector or institution will be fortunate enough to own this amazing component of its humble beginning.
Autographs
John and Jacqueline Kennedy and Family: Signed Photo Presentation, Christmas 1963. A 13" x 10" mat containing three color photos, two of Foster with Caroline (one where she is sticking her tongue out at the camera), and one of Foster with John Jr. (who has a candy sucker in his mouth). On the upper left area of the mat, Jacqueline has written: "For Mr. Foster- with the greatest appreciation/ and Merry Christmas from all of us/ Jacqueline Kennedy". Just beneath, the president signed "John Kennedy". At the lower left of the mat is the block letter (misspelled) signature of "CARONLINE". To the right of his photo, little John-John has made some ink marks and Caroline has aided him in spelling out his name "JOHN". Also included is a 4" x 2.5" White House note card on which Jackie has written: "Merry Xmas-/ With our deepest/ appreciation-/ Jacqueline Kennedy/ Dec.-1963".She has written "Mr. Foster" on the accompanying White House envelope. An absolutely unique and amazingly poignant item given to Agent Foster as a special remembrance for Christmas 1963. Research has uncovered that the Kennedys had begun to sign their personal Christmas cards before their fateful trip to Dallas in November. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Included with this lot is a 2008-dated, signed and notarized Letter of Authenticity from Mrs. Margaret Foster. It states, in part: "I, Margaret S. Foster, do attest that this picture, containing three (3) photographs of my husband, Robert W. Foster, U.S. Secret Service Agent (retired in 1978) with Caroline Kennedy and John Kennedy Jr. was given to him as a personal Christmas gift by Mrs. Kennedy in December 1963. The picture bears the signatures or marks of all four of the Kennedy family: President John Kennedy; Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy; Caroline Kennedy, who mis-spelled her name, and the scratches by John Kennedy, Jr. John, Jr. was then assisted in spelling out John. It is easily certifiable that Mr. Foster served as one of the five agents assigned to the Kennedy family from January/February of 1961 until Mrs. Kennedy and the children moved to New York City in 1964..." The letter is also signed by Paul Landis, another former Secret Service agent assigned to the Kennedy family protection.
Included with this lot is a 2008-dated, signed and notarized Letter of Authenticity from Mrs. Margaret Foster. It states, in part: "I, Margaret S. Foster, do attest that this picture, containing three (3) photographs of my husband, Robert W. Foster, U.S. Secret Service Agent (retired in 1978) with Caroline Kennedy and John Kennedy Jr. was given to him as a personal Christmas gift by Mrs. Kennedy in December 1963. The picture bears the signatures or marks of all four of the Kennedy family: President John Kennedy; Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy; Caroline Kennedy, who mis-spelled her name, and the scratches by John Kennedy, Jr. John, Jr. was then assisted in spelling out John. It is easily certifiable that Mr. Foster served as one of the five agents assigned to the Kennedy family from January/February of 1961 until Mrs. Kennedy and the children moved to New York City in 1964..." The letter is also signed by Paul Landis, another former Secret Service agent assigned to the Kennedy family protection.
John F. Kennedy Photo: Signed. A color 8" x 10" portrait signed, "To Bob Foster-/ With warm regards/ Jack Kennedy". This handsome photo has faded slightly but the ballpoint signature is very clear. Foster served in the White House Secret Service detail during the years of Kennedy's presidency. Mounted to a larger wooden plaque, fine condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Jacqueline Kennedy and Lee Radziwill: Autograph Gift Tags Signed. Two items: (1) A 3" x 3.75" Hallmark Christmas gift card with red ribbon still attached and "Mr. Foster" written on the cover. It is signed on the inside by Mrs. Kennedy, in full: "With the greatest appreciation from us both- (& from Caroline, John, Miss Shaw [the nanny], & Charlie) Jacqueline Kennedy". One fold, else about fine; and (2) A 3,75" x 2" Hallmark Christmas gift card, signed on the inside by Lee Radziwill, in full: "For Mr. Foster With best wishes from the Radziwills". Fine condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Miscellaneous
Robert W. Foster's 1963 Pocket Diary & Memo Book. A 2.75" x 4" black softbound book with an Arlington, Virginia Real Estate & Insurance Company's address on the front in gilt. This little book was used daily by Agent Foster to make various notes as to hours and locations worked, expenses (including treats for the Kennedy children), events, and various series of numbers (codes?). The front "Identification" page has his business address listed as "The White House". Three days of particular interest that year include: August 7 which has an entry "Mrs. K to Hosp. New Baby Born" referring to the birth of Patrick Bouvier Kennedy (who died two days later); November 21 noting that "Pres & Mrs. K dep for Texas"; and November 22 where Foster tersely writes "Pres K Killed". An interesting report of a notable year from a Kennedy family insider. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Political
John F. Kennedy: Funeral Announcement and Nineteen Funeral Mass Cards. A black-bordered 4.75" x 8" announcement of the "Funeral Services of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Late President of the United States" at Saint Matthew's Cathedral. Included with it is the original black-bordered envelope of transmittal addressed in an unknown hand. Also in this lot are nineteen black-bordered funeral mass cards, 3.5" x 4.5" with a black suede pouch. These cards were given out at the November 25, 1963 funeral. All items in fine or better condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Autographs
Jacqueline Kennedy: Autograph Note Signed and JFK Memorial Card. A 4.5" x 3.5" White House note card, no date, with accompanying envelope addressed to "Mr. Foster". Jackie writes, in full: "For Robert Foster who did so much to make our children happy- How grateful the President was to you - and how we will miss you Jacqueline Kennedy". Included is a black-bordered photographic memorial card. Fine condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
John Kennedy Jr.: Birthday and Christmas Cards. Two items: (1) An 8" x 8" piece of pink paper with a portion of a paper doily glued in the center. John has made some scribbles in ink above and, in an unknown hand has written: "Happy Birthday Mr Foster". Multiple folds, tears, and crinkles, good condition; (2) A 4" x 5.5" Christmas card signed on the inside, "John" in block letters (possibly written for John by Caroline). Fine condition. Unique items. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Jacqueline Kennedy: Autograph Note to Her sister, Lee Radziwill. One page, 5" x 8", no place, no date, to Mrs. Radziwill of 4 Buckingham Place, London. In full: "Cape number is 775-2145. Just received word it is all set for Italy. Love J." There are other notations in a different hand including: "Change to RE7-2925/ 6-19-64/ 1:55 PM-" Fair condition with multiple folds, separating at center fold. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Jacqueline Kennedy: Autograph Note. Unsigned, one page, 5" x 8", White House note page, no place, no date. Jackie writes, in full: "This is the best appetite suppressant there is- They give it to you when you are having a baby so that shows it is safe- If you can just remember to take it 1 hr before lunch & dinner- you can't eat - even if you are starved - And it doesn't make one all revved up & nervous like Dexedrine - Dexedrine is dangerous because it makes people use more energy than they have - Dexedrine can only lead to exhaustion & to sleeping pills to counteract it - This can be refilled by Dr. Travell, Dr Walsh, Dr Young, Dr Berkeley, or the doctor here - in 5 minutes - Please try it - It made Miss Shaw [Maud Shaw, the children's nanny] lose 20 lbs- & me gain only 18 having Patrick - instead of 45 -" There is a black-bordered, printed free-frank Jacqueline Kennedy envelope included also in this lot, canceled in 1965 and addressed to Robert Foster c/o the U.S. Secret Service in Columbus, Ohio. It is unknown if it is the original envelope of transmittal for this letter. Certainly interesting content. Near fine condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Jacqueline Kennedy and John Jr.: Autograph Note. One page. 8" x 12.5" yellow legal pad page, no place, no date. A pre-school John-John wanted to write a letter to his favorite Secret Service agent, Robert Foster so he took a pen and neatly wrote out a line of undecipherable characters on each side of this sheet. Just so Mr. Foster would correctly interpret the sentiments behind the writing, John's mother, Jacqueline Kennedy, translates it in her own handwriting beneath: "The above says, the author of this letter tells me --: MR FOSTER I LOVE YOU John". A wonderful and poignant item, not to mention it being possibly the first known "autograph letter" from John F. Kennedy, Jr. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Jacqueline Kennedy and John Jr.: JFK Funeral Mass Card, JFK Jr. Note "Signed," and Envelope Addressed by Jackie. Three items: (1) A 3.5" x 4.5" black-bordered card with a head and shoulders portrait of JFK on the front with a one line prayer and quotes from his inaugural address on the verso. These were given out at Saint Matthew's Cathedral on the occasion of Kennedy's funeral mass, November 25, 1963; (2) A 5" x 3.5" black-bordered note card is included with young John-John's best attempt at writing Mr. Foster a note; (3) The black-bordered original envelope for these two items, hand-addressed by Jackie to "Mr Robert Foster" with a return address on the flap, "JFK jr/ 1040 5th Ave/ N.Y.C." Sadly, JFK's funeral fell on John Jr.'s third birthday. Fine condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Jacqueline Kennedy: Autograph Note. Unsigned, one page, 5" x 8", White House note page, no place [New York], no date [1964], to "Mr. Foster". Jackie writes, in full: "I told Caroline that if there was still a candy stand in Central Park- it was all right for you to buy her & Stevie [likely cousin Stephen Smith Jr] a box of popcorn with a surprise in it- or some other candy that they might like- Also there used to be pony rides in the Park- at the lower end near 59th St- you might take them there this afternoon." Good condition with several folds and some soiling. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Jacqueline, Caroline, and John Kennedy Jr.: Photo Signed. A color 8" x 10" Kennedy family portrait mounted to a 10.5" x 14" mat which has been signed and inscribed in the wide lower margin by Mrs. Kennedy: "For Robert Foster- With my deepest appreciation for your/ devotion to the children and to President Kennedy/ during his White House years and afterwards. We will miss you. Jacqueline Kennedy". Beneath this, Caroline has signed, in block letters, "CAROLINE" and "John". Young John Jr. has written "X X" beneath his name. A poignant memento of the close relationship Agent Foster experienced with the Kennedy family. The photo has faded ever so slightly but the inscription is clear and bold; included in the lot is an additional official copy of the same family portrait. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Included with this lot is a 2008-dated, signed and notarized Letter of Authenticity from Mrs. Margaret Foster. It states, in part: "...It was presented to my husband, Robert W. Foster, U.S. Secret Service (retired in 1978) as a personal Christmas gift in December 1964... Mr. Foster was one of the five agents assigned to the protection of Mrs. Kennedy and the children from January/February 1961 until they moved to New York City in 1964..." The letter is also signed by Paul Landis, another former Secret Service agent assigned to the Kennedy family protection.
Included with this lot is a 2008-dated, signed and notarized Letter of Authenticity from Mrs. Margaret Foster. It states, in part: "...It was presented to my husband, Robert W. Foster, U.S. Secret Service (retired in 1978) as a personal Christmas gift in December 1964... Mr. Foster was one of the five agents assigned to the protection of Mrs. Kennedy and the children from January/February 1961 until they moved to New York City in 1964..." The letter is also signed by Paul Landis, another former Secret Service agent assigned to the Kennedy family protection.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: Typed Letter Signed in full. One page, 6" x 7.5" "1040 Fifth Avenue" letterhead, September 28, 1978, New York, to "Mr. Foster" sending regrets for missing his retirement luncheon, in full: "I am very disappointed I will not be able to attend the luncheon which the Secret Service is planning in your honor on September 28th but you will be in my thoughts that day. I shall always remember the happy days Caroline and John spent with you and the Secret Service has been most fortunate in having such a dedicated and devoted agent on the force all these years. I am certain you will be greatly missed and I send you my very best wishes for the future." One flattened mailing fold, very fine. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Political
John F. Kennedy and Family: Collection of White House-Era Photographs including Candids. A large and varied grouping of photos, some snapshots and some official White House or press photos. There are approximately twenty-five of 8" x 10" (both B&W and color) including one portrait of JFK and Jackie with facsimile signatures and several taken at JFK's funeral procession. Another group of approximately twenty-five photos are of smaller sizes, from 4" x 3" to 7" x 9". Many of these were taken at Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Quite a number of the photos in this lot depict the Kennedy children along with Foster and several are possibly unpublished. An interesting glimpse into the Camelot years. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford et al: Collection of Presidential and Vice Presidential Pens. An amazing grouping of these highly-collectible items, including: John F. Kennedy- two Parker ballpoints imprinted "The White House" in silver on the black barrel along with a facsimile signature, both unused in original boxes; Lyndon B. Johnson- one Scripto 200 felt tip imprinted with the presidential seal and a facsimile signature in gold on the black barrel, lightly used; Hubert Humphrey- one Fisher "Space Pen" with the vice presidential seal and a facsimile signature imprinted in blue on the chrome-colored barrel, unused and in a Nixon box; Richard Nixon- one Parker felt tip with "The White House" and a facsimile signature imprinted in silver on the blue barrel. Unused in original box custom gift box; Gerald Ford- three pens in the same style as the Nixon above, unused; and Nelson Rockefeller- five unbranded ballpoints with the vice presidential seal and a facsimile signature imprinted in black on the white barrel, two show some age, three are fine (interestingly, these all show the "old" seal- before his redesign). Also included: George Wallace- one Flair felt tip with the Alabama state seal, "Office of the Governor" and a facsimile signature all imprinted in white on the red barrel, fine. Fourteen total items. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Kennedy, Humphrey, Nixon et al: Collection of Campaign Jewelry. A total of thirty-nine pieces, includes: (1-7) seven Kennedy tie clasps in the shape of PT-109 with "KENNEDY" embossed, goldtone, four are marked "Jolle" and three are unmarked; (8-9) two identical items with pinbacks, unmarked; (10) a similar PT-109 pin in a pewter color, with an embossed "KENNEDY 60", unmarked (all of the above are 1.75" long); (11-12) two Nixon tie clasps, goldtone, with enameled presidential seals and facsimile signatures, 2.25", marked "Steckler New York"; (13) a similar goldtone Nixon tie clasp, 2", unmarked; (14) a Nixon goldtone tie clasp, 1.5", with an oval "NIXON" ; (15-22) eight Humphrey die cut "HHH" goldtone lapel pins, 0.625", all on original cards; (23-24) two goldtone "WALLACE" tie clasps, 1.25" long; (25) one McGovern tie clasp with a silvertone B-24 plane embossed "MC GOVERN 72" on a goldtone clasp, 2" long; (26-37) twelve goldtone tie clasps with an applied vice presidential seal, 1.25" long, marked "Robbins Attleboro", all on cards in original stapled clear bags; and (38-39) two similar goldtone tie clasps with enameled vice presidential seals, 2", one marked "Steckler New York". Generally fine condition, unmarked unless noted. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Jackie, Caroline, and John Jr. visited JFK's gravesite on May 29, 1964 (what would have been his 47th birthday). Young John Jr. placed a PT-109 tie clasp on his father's grave, almost certainly identical to the ones included in this lot. Photos are available on the Internet of this poignant scene.
Jackie, Caroline, and John Jr. visited JFK's gravesite on May 29, 1964 (what would have been his 47th birthday). Young John Jr. placed a PT-109 tie clasp on his father's grave, almost certainly identical to the ones included in this lot. Photos are available on the Internet of this poignant scene.
Jacqueline Kennedy: Personally Owned and Worn Gloves. A pair of well-worn brown buckskin gloves, size 8½, made by the Saranac Glove Works in Littleton, New Hampshire, purportedly owned and worn by Jackie Kennedy. Also, a small child's black and red ski mitten purportedly worn by John Kennedy Jr. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Autographs
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Two Photos Signed. Four items total with two signed photos: (1) A B&W 8" x 10" portrait photo signed "Dwight Eisenhower" beneath a lengthy inscription in another hand: "For: Robert W. Foster / with appreciation of efficient service as a member of the White House Detail of the U.S. Secret Service and with best wishes," Mounted to a wooden plaque; (2) A B&W 7.5" x 9.25" photo laid down to an 8.5" x 12" mat which is double matted to an overall 17.5" x 21.5". It is signed on the mat, "Dwight Eisenhower" beneath a lengthy inscription in an unknown hand: "For Robert Foster with deep appreciation of services as a member of the White House Secret Service Detail, and best wishes,". Some damage to mat not affecting photo or signature. Also included are two different matted B&W 10" x 8" official photos of Eisenhower walking outdoors with Foster behind in the Secret Service entourage. All photos in fine condition, except as noted. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Session 2
Political
Benjamin Franklin: "Dr. B. Franklin's Maxims / Or Moral Pictures for Youth" Printed Cloth Kerchief, Circa Early 19th Century. 17.75" x 15.5". The cloth features a portrait of an elderly Franklin with the dates of his birth and death in the center surrounded by illustrated maxims, "Want of care does more damage than want of knowledge; God helps those that helps themselves; For want of a nail the shoe was lost, and for want of a shoe the horse was lost; He that by the plough would thrive himself must either hold or drive; Little strokes fell great oaks; When the well is dry they know the worth of water; Now I have a cow and a sheep and everybody bids me good morning." The kerchief is hand finished on the top, bottom, and left side, with the right side held by fabric selvedge. Even toning to the fabric, light fading, and minor points of wear and holing, else fine. Very rare.
George Washington: A Liverpool Creamware Pitcher with Two Washington Transfers. The principal transfer is one of the nicest of Washington. It shows a clearly-recognizable standing Washington, along with Lady Liberty, beside a map of the newly independent American nation. Liberty carries a "liberty cap" on a pole over her shoulder. Above are an angel sounding a trumpet in tribute to Washington and carrying a wreath for his head, to which is attached a streamer with his name, and a stylized version of an early American flag with a federal eagle in the center. The reverse side features similar devices around a tribute to Washington's generalship.
While this pitcher has a very presentable appearance as a cabinet piece, it does have condition issues. There are several long fine cracks, which fortunately do not affect the principal transfer, and with only one running through the reverse transfer. The upper portion of the handle is restored, as well as the pouring spout and an area below the spout and running down to the base. This is probably a very old restoration, as the restored areas are a slightly yellower shade. Modern restorers have been able to match the color more precisely. Height 8.25".
While this pitcher has a very presentable appearance as a cabinet piece, it does have condition issues. There are several long fine cracks, which fortunately do not affect the principal transfer, and with only one running through the reverse transfer. The upper portion of the handle is restored, as well as the pouring spout and an area below the spout and running down to the base. This is probably a very old restoration, as the restored areas are a slightly yellower shade. Modern restorers have been able to match the color more precisely. Height 8.25".
George Washington: A Magnificent, Massive 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch Depicting Washington with His Stallion. This is an English watch, with movement and dial signed by famed maker Joseph Johnson, 25 Church St. Liverpool. The case is hallmarked on inner and outer covers "18K" with Crown, and the case number, 13919, matches the movement number. The watch is key-wound through rear keyset on the face, and has a brass inner dust cover. Signed porcelain dial has Roman numerals. It is in near perfect condition. The watch has spade hour/minute hands, and a blued second hand, but is missing the glass crystal. The steel tension spring in the 18 karat case is marked "pat. May 16, 74." On the back of the case is a patriotic motif with draped flags, crossed cannons, and cannonballs. Diameter 2.375". Condition is excellent, with light even pocket wear. Also included is a magnificent Victorian gold watch chain with ornamented "T" bar, and ornamented gold slides in rose, yellow, and white gold. A truly striking ensemble that makes a beautiful display. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
George Washington: A Very Rare Creamware Mug with Uncommon Equestrian Portrait. Manufactured in and around Liverpool, England, this creamware with American motifs was widely exported to the U.S. from the 1780s until the war of 1812 shut down the trade. The overwhelming majority were large pitchers, with bowls the next most common form. Much scarcer are these mugs with handles. The more typically seen version carries a profile portrait of Washington, but the present example features him on horseback, with "George Washington, Esqr. / General and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army in America" below. Excellent condition on this very special Washington display item. Height 4.75". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
George Washington: A Fine Battersea Curtain Tieback or Drawer Pull, Circa 1780s - 1790s. Manufactured in Battersea, England, these enameled brass items were often decorated with American subjects for the export market. This example features an excellent likeness of Washington in military uniform, with his name on a streamer above. Condition is beautiful, with just a couple of pinpoint surface blemishes noted for accuracy. The image is very strong and unfaded, and there are none of the fine cracks often found in these enameled surfaces. Diameter 2". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
George Washington: Commemorative Horn-Handled Straight Razor. 6" closed, 10" fully open, possibly John Baker or John Barber maker mark stamped on blade. A fabulous straight razor with ornate horn handles featuring Washington and associated patriotic and military decoration on each side of the handle. The name "Wilson" appears at the base of one handle possibly indicating the craftsman who decorated the handles. Slight tarnishing to blade, otherwise in very good condition. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
George Washington: A Unique Military Saber Honoring the First President, Circa 1800-1810. Its distinctive style identifies it as being of French manufacture. Most military swords used in this era were made in Europe and imported. This form was made until approximately 1820, but the crisscross pattern on the grip narrows the dating to the first decade of the 19th century. The languet on one side carries a high relief profile of Washington surrounded by a wreath, with a star above and a large "W' below. Our militaria specialist has never encountered another example decorated with Washington's image. It was probably used by a militia officer, and the comparatively short 34.5" blade length suggests an officer of artillery.
The steel blade is deeply etched with a fine federal eagle and the motto E Pluribus Unum, as well as draped flags and cannon, a liberty cap on pole, and the blazing sun. On the other side of the blade are etched similar devices and the words "Honor and my Country". Overall display appearance is excellent, but the sword shows clear evidence of long use, including a number of small v-shaped indentations on the cutting edge of the blade suggesting perhaps contact with opponents' swords in battle. The brass scabbard is original, includes the suspension loops, and displays various indentations consistent with its years of use. A wonderful and early commemorative item honoring the father of our country. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
The steel blade is deeply etched with a fine federal eagle and the motto E Pluribus Unum, as well as draped flags and cannon, a liberty cap on pole, and the blazing sun. On the other side of the blade are etched similar devices and the words "Honor and my Country". Overall display appearance is excellent, but the sword shows clear evidence of long use, including a number of small v-shaped indentations on the cutting edge of the blade suggesting perhaps contact with opponents' swords in battle. The brass scabbard is original, includes the suspension loops, and displays various indentations consistent with its years of use. A wonderful and early commemorative item honoring the father of our country. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
George Washington: A Rare 1801-Dated Memorial Linen Sampler. The central device is a funeral urn marked "GW," as seen on various Washington memorial items. To the left, "He is in Glory", and to the right, "The World in Tears". Below is embroidered, "Mute be the voice of eulogy / For who can justly speak his praise / But the sad tear that fills each eye / A deathless monument shall raise." Washington died in December 1799, but the nation remained in mourning for several years, an outpouring of affection and respect unequaled until the passing of Lincoln in 1865.
The typical design features the alphabet and numerals, along with a floral vine, a tree, and a row of suspended hanging baskets. A finished work, it has a zigzag stitched border. Across the center is embroidered the name of the maker, Olive Cobb, and the 1801 date. Nice overall display condition: the colors are somewhat evenly faded, and the background has typically toned to an even tan shade. Several minor holes in the field are barely noticeable against the neutral backing. Custom framed. 13" x 13".
The typical design features the alphabet and numerals, along with a floral vine, a tree, and a row of suspended hanging baskets. A finished work, it has a zigzag stitched border. Across the center is embroidered the name of the maker, Olive Cobb, and the 1801 date. Nice overall display condition: the colors are somewhat evenly faded, and the background has typically toned to an even tan shade. Several minor holes in the field are barely noticeable against the neutral backing. Custom framed. 13" x 13".
George Washington: A Wonderful Miniature Portrait Believed To Have Belonged To Martha Washington. An unsigned, hand-painted portrait on ivory, set into a 15K oval gold frame with delicately serrated border, the portrait surrounded by inset seed pearls. Beautiful condition. Small discoloration marks on the back suggest that a pin may once have been attached for wearing, but this would appear to have been carefully and deliberately removed, possibly so that the miniature could have been set into something like a locket. It is accompanied by an old handwritten note on lined paper which reads "1801 / Martha Washington to Elizabeth Park Law / Thomas Law sold to Dr. Bishoff in 1885 / estate sale 1930 to P.W." A really lovely artifact, measuring 20mm x 22mm.
Provenance: Butterfields, December 3, 2001.
Provenance: Butterfields, December 3, 2001.
George Washington: A Stunning Early Signed Miniature Portrait. The vivid color and detail are amazing on his marvelous miniature of Washington in his general's uniform, on ivory, and signed in the field to the right "T. Campbell". It is attributed to Thomas Campbell (1790-1858), who was known as a miniaturist who began working in the Baltimore and Virginia area around 1810. It is greatly enhanced by what would appear to be the original tortoise shell frame, which is elaborately decorated with inset brass tacking and raised, five pointed brass stars. Original loop for suspension at top. Beautiful condition. The portrait itself measures 2" x 2.75", overall 3" x 3.75" as framed.
Provenance: Elle Shushan at Earle D. Vandekar, New York, and sold at Sotheby's New York, circa 1998.
Provenance: Elle Shushan at Earle D. Vandekar, New York, and sold at Sotheby's New York, circa 1998.
James Madison: Portrait Pitcher. 7.75" high, a rich white Liverpool pitcher with a transfer portrait engraving and a riband above with, "James Maddison [sic], President of the United States of America". The portrait is actually that of Thomas Jefferson, re-used by the industrious Liverpool makers who either did not have a likeness of Madison, or more likely, had no idea how Madison actually looked. In the pre-photographic days when this pitcher was made, most people had little or no sense of the appearance of prominent persons. The other side of the pitcher has a trophy-of-arms with a cartouche reading, "Peace, Plenty and Independence", surmounted by an eagle and flanked by allegorical figures. Under the lip of the pitcher is an early representation of the American eagle from the Seal of the United States. The lip has some very minor roughness due to use and there are a couple of very slight chips to the inside rim. There is also a small spider crack near the handle, else, choice. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
James Madison: Rare Dessert Plate from His Personal Service, Believed to be Used While President. Marked "Nast a Paris" on the underside, this plate was part of a service of Paris porcelain, which, according to Klamkin's White House China was purchased in 1806 when Madison was Secretary of State. It is believed to have been used in the White House following its reconstruction after being burned by the British in 1814. The accumulation of China from the previous three presidencies presumably had been destroyed in the fire. One of the rarest and most valuable styles of White House china, a 12" serving bowl in the same pattern sold for $17,925 in Heritage's March 1, 2008 auction. A beautiful, virtually pristine example, diameter 9.125".
James Monroe: A Lovely Signed Miniature Portrait on Ivory. Signed in the field above the left shoulder "Cabar." Undoubtedly executed in Europe, almost certainly in the nineteenth century. However, we can find no listing for this artist, so close dating is all but impossible. Color and brush strokes are superior for the genre, and as elegantly framed, this is a very nice display item for this early president. Condition is excellent but for two fine diagonal cracks at lower right which detract minimally. The portrait itself measures 2.5" x 3.25". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
James Monroe: An Exceedingly Rare Ceramic Dinner Plate Depicting Him as President. In the center, surrounded by a circle of gold leaf, is a fine portrait, with name above and "President of the United States" below. Only a handful of display items are known for this important early president. More familiar are the small ceramic mugs with no portrait, but with the name misspelled "Munroe" on the side. An example of this mug fetched $9,560 in the March 2008 Gillette Collection auction, while a second example having significant restoration brought $7,500 in the August 2008 American Political Items Collectors National Convention auction conducted by Heritage. In April 2004, Heritage also sold another variety of small mug bearing a generic portrait of Monroe, with name below, for $21,846.55. This rare plate is in beautiful condition, with the slightest amount of trivial surface wear noted for accuracy. Diameter 9.25". A tremendous opportunity for the serious collector of early political and presidential display items. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
John Quincy Adams: An Unsigned Miniature Portrait on Ivory. This unusual black and white image seems different in feel from the more familiar late nineteenth century portraits on ivory which were made in Europe, and often depicted American presidents and statesmen. The image is a youthful one of Adams as he might have appeared around the 1820s. It is now housed in a mid-Victorian case that does not appear to be original. The miniature itself is attached to what is probably original cloth backing that has deteriorated around the perimeter. Condition is excellent save for one area of wear on Adam's lower right cheek, and a few tiny paint chips which are noted for strictest accuracy. Included is an oval cardboard insert, probably from a previous mounting, on which is written in vintage ink "John Quincy Adams 1825-29". The painting itself measures 1.875" x 2.375". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Henry Clay: 1840 Silk Coat-Tail Campaign Ribbon. 2.5" x 7.75". From Clay's unsuccessful 1840 run for president as the Whig party candidate, featuring his portrait and that of Thomas Corwin, "Wagon Boy", who was running (successfully) for governor of Ohio. Ribbon is toned at the ends with some scattered small stains, else in very good condition.
Henry Clay: The Colorful Front Panel from 1844 Campaign Stogie Case. "Henry Clay candidad [sic] for 1844," it proclaims. "The American Statesman / Come every Whig, your influence bring/ On this eventful day,/ And make the Western vallies [sic] ring/ With shouts for Henry Clay". One of the most popular political display items of this era, these Clay stogie cases consistently sell in the $3000-4000 range when complete. This front panel is in beautiful condition, and in a display case, it would essentially present as a complete example of the thin stogie case. Diameter 2.625", length 5.5".
Andrew Jackson: A Classic Copper Lustre Pitcher in Canary Yellow. Civilian portrait of Jackson with name above and "The Hero of New Orleans" below on each side. This was a widely used campaign nickname for Jackson during his 1824 presidential campaign, and these pitchers undoubtedly date from that period. There is a similar variety produced at the same time honoring Lafayette, who was, as the last living Revolutionary war hero, embarked on a grand tour of the United States. Condition is choice, with one area of minor restoration on one side of the base. Height 4". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Andrew Jackson: A Very Choice Example of the Popular Copper Lustre Pitcher. A medium-sized, 6", version in wonderful condition. These are particularly prone to chipping and this example is no exception. A very masterful restorer has filled in and matched the copper luster paint to cover a chip along the rim. The repair is almost undetectable. There is a familiar bust of Jackson on each side, with name above and "Hero of New Orleans" below. These probably date from Jackson's first presidential run in 1824, as a similar version for Lafayette probably was issued for the old Revolutionary War hero's triumphant return to visit that same year. Perhaps THE "must-have" 3-D Jackson item among collectors. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Martin Van Buren: Reverse-on-Glass Painted Portrait in Original Frame. 9.25" x 11.5" (overall). The painting is a very pleasing example of reverse glass portraiture. There is one small bit of paint loss in the brown background field, and more at the white bottom border. However, the portrait itself is near perfect, and if one felt the need the missing paint is fairly easily restored.
Martin Van Buren: Reverse Painting on Glass. 8" x 11". A flattering and colorful reverse glass painting of a youthful Van Buren in a blue frock coat. Below the portrait is the name "Van Buren". Framed. Very minor paint loss, else, excellent. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William Henry Harrison: A Child's Tea Set In the Columbia Star Pattern, From the 1840 Campaign. Consisting of teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, and one cup and saucer. Each is decorated with an image of Harrison's North Bend, Ohio log cabin. The three larger, hollow pieces are all in excellent condition. Oddly, the least significant component, the cup and saucer, are less than perfect. The saucer has some browning and a minor chip on the bottom, while the cup has a hairline crack and a small area of restoration. A very nice and scarce grouping, ranging in height from 2" for the cup and saucer to 4.5" for the teapot.
William Henry Harrison: 1840 "Columbian Star" Campaign Bowl. 3.5" high and 6.5" in diameter. On each side and in the bottom of the brown transfer bowl is the ubiquitous Harrison log cabin, the principle device of his 1840 campaign. The bottom is marked "Columbian Star / Oct. 28th 1840 /Jno. Ridgway". A one inch hairline crack, else very fine.
William Henry Harrison: "Hard Cider" Glass Inkwell. 2.25" x 2". One side of the barrel shaped, clear glass inkwell has "Hard Cider" in relief and "Tippecanoe Extract" on the other side. The bottom has a ground pontil scar. Excellent.
William Henry Harrison: The Original Bronze Printing Plate from His 1841 Inaugural Ball Invitation. Few categories of political and presidential paper ephemera command higher prices than nineteenth century inaugural invitations. A nice paper copy of this William Henry Harrison variety might well command in the $2000 range. Offered here is the original plate from which these engraved invitations were struck. It is in excellent condition, and a vintage but not original print made from the plate is included for display. 6.875" x 9.5".
William Henry Harrison: Cup and Saucer Set from the 1840 Campaign. One of the few china items that is clearly a campaign issue. A total of five medallion-style portraits of Harrison, and a log cabin and "hard cider" barrel scene in the bottom of each. Saucer diameter 6", handle-less cup (as made) 3.75". Both in excellent condition. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William Henry Harrison: "Our Country's Hope" Large 1840 Pitcher. 9.25" to the top of the handle. Three political transfer images adorn this pitcher: a portrait with the "Harrison & Reform", "Our Country's Hope", "Tippecanoe", and "Thames"; an eagle grasping in its beak a ribbon that reads "Union for the Sake of Union"; and a picturesque log cabin on whose door reads "To Let in 1840". The white glaze is clean, with a copper-lustre trim, and the reddish transfer images distinct. On the underside, the British-made vessel bears the imprint of a U.S. retailer: "MANUFACTURED - for Robt. H. Miller - ALEXANDRIA - D.C." A fine and eagerly sought-after presidential pitcher. Slight surface wear to the rim and a pre-firing chip to the inner lip, else, choice. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William Henry Harrison: "Battle of Tippecanoe" Papier-Mâché Snuff Box. 3". The box pictures the battle in gold and black paint above the words, "Battle of Tippecanoe ". Dark with typical light surface crazing and wear along the edge, else very good.
William Henry Harrison: A Rare Sulfide Brooch with Vivid Green Background. "Harrison and Reform" along with his trademark log cabin and cider barrel. But the vast majority of these desirable 1840 campaign pins were made with black backgrounds. Condition is excellent; however the front of the glass is beveled partially over the wording, distorting it slightly. Original pin on verso. 0.875" x 0.75".
William Henry Harrison: A Rare and Finely-Made Pewter Campaign Snuffbox. The hinged lid features a high relief image of the emblematic North Bend log cabin with cider barrel and plow. A push-button release on the front allows the lid to open. Overall condition is excellent, with a couple of minor bumps in the lid which detract minimally. Diameter 3.2", depth 0.65".
John Tyler: Absolutely Stunning, Superb Portrait Brooch Pin. Measures 3/4" - 1". Immediately recognizable, hand-colored litho portrait under beveled glass, with beautiful filigreed gilt metal frame. Original pin on reverse is similar to those seen on the familiar sulfide pins. Condition is just beautiful as well, simply no negatives on this important item. Tyler items are prohibitively rare!
Sullivan pictures a pewter-rim, which he dates to 1844, (presumably suggesting it was an 1844 "hopeful" item, as this beautiful brooch may well have been). He also pictures a star-shaped badge, clearly an 1844 item because of the Texas connection (but we've never seen that offered), and lists (but is unable to picture) two clothing buttons. There is a silk portrait ribbon of Tyler as president, of which perhaps six to eight copies are known. We know of only one other Tyler portrait brooch, of a completely different variety. Attractive appearance, rarity and importance make this unique item a "must" for the sophisticated collector! This item was purchased in an April 25, 2004 Slater's Americana auction, where it drew fierce bidding and ultimately sold for $17,603. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Sullivan pictures a pewter-rim, which he dates to 1844, (presumably suggesting it was an 1844 "hopeful" item, as this beautiful brooch may well have been). He also pictures a star-shaped badge, clearly an 1844 item because of the Texas connection (but we've never seen that offered), and lists (but is unable to picture) two clothing buttons. There is a silk portrait ribbon of Tyler as president, of which perhaps six to eight copies are known. We know of only one other Tyler portrait brooch, of a completely different variety. Attractive appearance, rarity and importance make this unique item a "must" for the sophisticated collector! This item was purchased in an April 25, 2004 Slater's Americana auction, where it drew fierce bidding and ultimately sold for $17,603. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Zachary Taylor: Early Patriotic Paper Folding Fan. 17" x 9" opened. The fan pictures a young Zachary Taylor, in full uniform of a major general, topped by an American eagle and shield and flanked by a trophy of arms. On each side is a battle scene, the Battle of Lundy's Lane on the left and the Battle of Chippewa on the right. Taylor commanded the United States 6th Infantry Regiment that fought in both engagements during the War of 1812. Taylor received the nickname "Old Rough and Ready" during the Seminole War for his rumpled clothes and wide-brimmed straw hat. Although the battles pictured were from the War of 1812, Taylor's rank of major general suggests that the fan dates from the Mexican War, just prior to his receiving the Whig nomination for president in the election of 1848. The sticks are wood and the paper mount has silver painted highlights at the ends. The fan is housed in an attractive shadow box. The mount has a few slight tears at the folds, else, choice. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Zachary Taylor: A Rare and Sought After Lithopane Portrait. Made for Henry Clay and Winfield Scott as well as Taylor, these rare items are among the most sought after political display items of this era among sophisticated hobbyists. Probably fewer than five examples of the Taylor are known in collections. The technique involves executing a portrait in a parian-like material with carved out design elements which, when light is shone through from behind, show remarkable subtlety and texture by varying the thickness of the material. The Edward C. Gillette collection is perhaps the only one of which we are aware that had two of these rare lithopanes. The Scott example was hotly contested in our March 2008 auction, where it sold for $10,456.25. This Taylor specimen is in beautiful condition, the lithopane itself measuring 6" x 8.375". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Zachary Taylor: A Superb Reverse on Glass Portrait. These small portraits must have been extremely popular in 1848, as we have seen at least two different images set into a wide variety of frames and cases. This simple but elegant format, in a gutta-percha type oval composition frame, is one of the most attractive. The manufacturing process for the portraits themselves must have been an imperfect one which allowed moisture to get between the image and the underside of the glass, because the majority of these portraits we have encountered suffers from defects ranging from minor bubbling to extensive paint flaking. However, the present copy is as near to perfect as we have seen, and surely an unimprovable example of the type. Minor chipping around the edge of the frame is easily restored if one feels the need. Portrait 2.25" x 2.75". Overall dimensions 4" x 4.5".
Zachary Taylor: Papier-Mâché Snuff Box. 3.25". The box shows a bust of Taylor, surrounded by words "Old Rough and Ready...The Hero of the War with Mexico". Dark with typical light surface crazing and wear along the edge, else very good.
Zachary Taylor: A Stunning Lacquered Wood Portrait Box with Hinged Lid. The profile portrait is a familiar one, but this is one of the nicest versions we have seen, with color tinting and elaborate gilt accents. Obviously a much rarer form than the familiar round papier-mâché boxes. Condition is beautiful, as the photo shows. For accuracy, we note a small chip on Taylor's cheek and a couple of trivial light scrapes in the lower right field, both of which could be easily restored if one felt the need. However, overall this box is in as fine condition as any from this era that we have encountered. 2.125" x 3.5" x 1".
Cass & Butler: A Prohibitively Rare "Pewter Rim" From the 1848 Campaign. Of the "modern era" presidential candidates (since 1824), no one's campaign memorabilia is rarer than that of Lewis Cass. With the exception of a few widely distributed metal tokens, items for his victorious opponent, Zachary Taylor, are also quite rare. Possibly the country had grown tired of campaign novelties after the huge volume of items produced during the 1840 and 1844 elections. In any case, those issued for Cass ranged from scarce to exceedingly rare. Probably fewer than a dozen copies of all ribbon varieties are known, and ribbon prices begin around $10,000 and go up from there.
Even rarer are these colorful "pewter rims," with Cass on one side and his running mate William Butler on the other. Their precise intended use is unclear. They were formed by covering the candidate's image with thin glass, held in place by the pewter rim. Some varieties feature the running mate on the reverse, while others in the mirror. Pewter rims were first introduced during the 1820s. The earliest examples picture John Quincy Adams or Andrew Jackson. They were on a smaller size, and may well have been intended as wearing badges. Many varieties are found with a wire loop at the top for suspension. However, this Cass example, and its Taylor mate, are much larger and heavier, seemingly too massive to wear comfortably. The present Cass example has no suspension loop, as made. Perhaps they evolved into pocket pieces. In any case, it seems they were never widely distributed. Despite their durable construction, it is safe to say that fewer than one hundred examples for all candidates together are known in institutional and private collections. There are at most a half dozen of this Cass & Butler.
Cass & Butler pewter rims appear so infrequently on the market that meaningful comparables are almost nonexistent. We have handled two in the last decade, the first, when the U.I. "Chick" Harris example sold for nearly $15,000 (including BP), and the second in 2005 for $12,330 (including BP).Last year Heritage was privileged to offer two 1844 Polk & Dallas examples, both of which, although not in as nice condition as this Cass & Butler, averaged nearly $10,000 each. While Polk items are also rare, they are generally considered a notch below Cass items in desirability, and the Polk and Dallas images were black-and-white, whereas Cass and Butler are in vibrant color. Beautiful condition. Diameter 65mm.
Even rarer are these colorful "pewter rims," with Cass on one side and his running mate William Butler on the other. Their precise intended use is unclear. They were formed by covering the candidate's image with thin glass, held in place by the pewter rim. Some varieties feature the running mate on the reverse, while others in the mirror. Pewter rims were first introduced during the 1820s. The earliest examples picture John Quincy Adams or Andrew Jackson. They were on a smaller size, and may well have been intended as wearing badges. Many varieties are found with a wire loop at the top for suspension. However, this Cass example, and its Taylor mate, are much larger and heavier, seemingly too massive to wear comfortably. The present Cass example has no suspension loop, as made. Perhaps they evolved into pocket pieces. In any case, it seems they were never widely distributed. Despite their durable construction, it is safe to say that fewer than one hundred examples for all candidates together are known in institutional and private collections. There are at most a half dozen of this Cass & Butler.
Cass & Butler pewter rims appear so infrequently on the market that meaningful comparables are almost nonexistent. We have handled two in the last decade, the first, when the U.I. "Chick" Harris example sold for nearly $15,000 (including BP), and the second in 2005 for $12,330 (including BP).Last year Heritage was privileged to offer two 1844 Polk & Dallas examples, both of which, although not in as nice condition as this Cass & Butler, averaged nearly $10,000 each. While Polk items are also rare, they are generally considered a notch below Cass items in desirability, and the Polk and Dallas images were black-and-white, whereas Cass and Butler are in vibrant color. Beautiful condition. Diameter 65mm.
Franklin Pierce: A Highly Desirable Pewter Shaving Mirror Dating from His Presidency. Of similar materials and construction to two varieties made earlier for Zachary Taylor, it is undoubtedly from the same maker. However, it clearly does not date from the Mexican War era, because Pierce's high-relief portrait is surrounded by "General Franklin Pierce / President of the United States". With the exception of a couple of widely distributed brass tokens, Pierce items are among the most elusive for any American president or candidate. Sullivan lists only nine varieties, including this mirror. We can recall seeing only one other example of the mirror "in the flesh." It could well be an 1852 campaign item, as during this era it was not uncommon to picture one's preferred candidate and presumptively identify him as "President..." on political items. Construction is in two pieces, with the mirror set into an ornamented pewter shell case, with a tight-fitting pewter shell lid. Diameter: 96 mm (3"). Excellent condition, with a dull surface patina as always seen on the more common Taylor companion pieces.
Winfield Scott: A Rare China Dinner Plate for the 1852 Whig Presidential Nominee. While most collectors are aware of Scott's visibility in the Mexican War campaigns, many are unaware that he first rose to prominence as a young hero in the War of 1812. The youthful image used here dates from that era. Above the portrait "Major Genl. Winfield Scott", and below "Hero of the Thames". Despite the young portrait, the display was actually made decades later after Scott had attained that major general's status. It is the identical image and wording found on a large Scott "pewter rim" as well. It is a simple design, accented by two borders of gold leaf. Condition is excellent, although we do note some cutlery wear on the image and on the wording below bust. Diameter 9.25".
Other than a few common, nationally distributed campaign tokens, Scott items are generally rare, and this is especially true with three-dimensional display pieces. An unusual opportunity for the sophisticated collector; we can recall seeing only one other example.
Other than a few common, nationally distributed campaign tokens, Scott items are generally rare, and this is especially true with three-dimensional display pieces. An unusual opportunity for the sophisticated collector; we can recall seeing only one other example.
Zachary Taylor: A Beautiful and Unusual Mantle Clock with Reverse on Glass Portrait. From the 1830s through the 1850s, a number of companies produced clocks that incorporated reverse on glass portraits of presidents and statesmen into their design. We have not seen this particular variety previously. It is an especially appealing one, with Taylor's profile flanked by draped American flags, while an eagle above clutches both the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace.
Condition is excellent, with only some trivial flaking on the original dial, and a few scattered tiny paint flakes on the flags and eagle. Taylor's portrait is flawless except for flaking on his white hair, which is not distracting. Of course this missing paint is easily in-painted from the back if one wishes, and such restoration is all but invisible from the front. The original maker's label inside indicates that the clock was made and sold by William S. Johnson of New York City. The works and pendulum are present, but not the weights and it should be presumed that the clock is not in working order. However, the walnut veneer case is in excellent overall condition save for one broken hinge on the door and the clock has a fine display presence. Height 19", diameter 10". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Condition is excellent, with only some trivial flaking on the original dial, and a few scattered tiny paint flakes on the flags and eagle. Taylor's portrait is flawless except for flaking on his white hair, which is not distracting. Of course this missing paint is easily in-painted from the back if one wishes, and such restoration is all but invisible from the front. The original maker's label inside indicates that the clock was made and sold by William S. Johnson of New York City. The works and pendulum are present, but not the weights and it should be presumed that the clock is not in working order. However, the walnut veneer case is in excellent overall condition save for one broken hinge on the door and the clock has a fine display presence. Height 19", diameter 10". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Winfield Scott: A Rare and Beautiful 1848-Dated Display Item. These elegant plaques, sold with a small loop at the top for suspension, must have caused quite a stir when they first appeared. Also found for other prominent Americans such as Henry Clay, Zachary Taylor, and Lewis Cass, they featured an engraving of a daguerreotype portrait, "framed" in ornate reverse-painted gold and silver scrollwork against a glossy black background. The reverse of each carries a large label with advertising for the publisher and a tribute to the celebrity picture.
Although sealed around the perimeter with a sort of paper tape border, these items were extremely vulnerable to moisture seepage, and most known examples exhibit flaking and/or water staining of the portrait. This Winfield Scott example is near mint, and as fine as any we have encountered.
Winfield Scott was the Whig candidate for president in 1852. However, very few of the novelties celebrating his accomplishments can be expressly tied to the campaign. Most merely refer to his Mexican War exploits, so political collectors typically accept the items of this general era. Choice condition. 5" x 6".
Although sealed around the perimeter with a sort of paper tape border, these items were extremely vulnerable to moisture seepage, and most known examples exhibit flaking and/or water staining of the portrait. This Winfield Scott example is near mint, and as fine as any we have encountered.
Winfield Scott was the Whig candidate for president in 1852. However, very few of the novelties celebrating his accomplishments can be expressly tied to the campaign. Most merely refer to his Mexican War exploits, so political collectors typically accept the items of this general era. Choice condition. 5" x 6".
John C. Frémont: A Rare Miniature Portrait on Ivory of the Famed "Pathfinder" and Presidential Candidate. Signed in the field above the left shoulder by artist Peter Kramer and housed in what appears to be the original frame. A vintage ink annotation on verso reads: "Genl. J. C. Fremont the Pathfinder painted on ivory from life studies by Peter Kramer about 1870." While miniatures in this style of American presidents and statesmen are not uncommon, we do not recall having encountered an example depicting Frémont previously. Excellent condition, save for minor edge wear on the frame. 3.75" x 4.75" as framed. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Frémont & Dayton: A Wonderful Large 1856 Campaign Flag For the First Republican Presidential Ticket. While Lincoln was the first Republican to be elected, the party was actually formed in 1856 out of the Free Soil Movement, and their first standard-bearer was the staunch abolitionist and legendary "Pathfinder" John C. Fremont. Perhaps due to the turbulence that followed, a particularly small number of campaign flags of the 1850s seem to have survived, and we estimate not more than half a dozen examples for this ticket. This is a variety we have not encountered previously, and an especially attractive one due to the outlining of the letters to create an almost three-dimensional effect. The blues and reds are extremely strong and deep, as nice as we have seen on a flag of this era. Minor light soiling detracts minimally as does one small tear at the lower left-hand corner. 35" x 24".
Among the various categories of political display items, these colorful flags, found from the elections of 1840 through the late 19th century, are among the most highly prized by seasoned collectors. The present example is one the finest of this genre that we have been privileged to offer.
Among the various categories of political display items, these colorful flags, found from the elections of 1840 through the late 19th century, are among the most highly prized by seasoned collectors. The present example is one the finest of this genre that we have been privileged to offer.
Frémont and Dayton: 1856 Silk Campaign Ribbon. 2" x 6.25". A rare campaign ribbon from John C. Frémont's unsuccessful 1856 run for president. Mounted to a portion of adhesive album board and with some fraying at the ends and scattered thin areas, else good condition.
Election of 1860: Handbill with the National Republican Platform, 1860. 8.25" x 13.5". The handbill enumerates the Republican Party platform adopted at the National Republican Convention, Chicago, May 17, 1860. Included among the points the platform are: State Sovereignty, Extravagance and Corruption, the African Slave Trade, Admission of Kansas, Rights of Citizenship. Printed by the Press & Tribune Office, Chicago. Folds and light soiling, else very fine.
Lincoln & Hamlin: Superb 1860 Campaign Two-Sided Ferrotype. 24mm. A beautiful ferrotype in choice condition featuring a portrait of a clean-shaven Lincoln with his running mate, Hannibal Hamlin, on the obverse. Bright and beautiful and in fine condition.
Abraham Lincoln: A Signed Miniature Portrait on Ivory in Decorative Original Ivory Frame. Portraits of this style were often executed by European artists during the last third of the nineteenth century for the American market. This one is signed "Smith," in the field about Lincoln's left shoulder, suggesting perhaps an American or English rather than Continental origin. Condition is excellent, and the image is an appealing take on the familiar five dollar bill pose originally taken in 1864. 3.625" x 4.25", as framed. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Abraham Lincoln: An Exceptional Cameo Portrait Ring Set In 14 Karat White Gold. A unique profile image of Lincoln that we have never encountered before. Black onyx background suggests that the ring is probably a memorial item, although the popularity of black on white cameos during the Victorian period was such that this should not necessarily be presumed. The fine detail work on the gold setting and the quality of the cameo image itself are exceptional. Condition is excellent. Cameo measures 14mm x 20mm. The ring is housed in a vintage, but not original, ring box from an Ohio jeweler. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Abraham Lincoln: A Unique Set of Three Ceramic ABC Plates. Although they carry no maker's mark, these are almost certainly by the same company that made the more familiar ABC mugs and saucers with a different portrait of Lincoln. This much scarcer style presumably appeared near the end of the Civil War, as they feature an image of Lincoln from a photograph taken by Berger in 1864. While it was tempting to offer these as three separate lots, we ultimately deemed it a shame to break up this remarkable assemblage in three different colors. All are essentially in choice condition. The black-and-white version is the boldest, but the red and white one is in equal condition, but simply manufactured with a less vivid image. The blue-and-white example is similarly choice but has various small blue marks, including four darker ones on the forehead and several light ones in the field, which occurred in manufacture. Diameter of each 6 3/4". It is hard to imagine that one could ever again duplicate this rare set. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Abraham Lincoln: A Classic "ABC" Saucer in Superb Condition. Produced during the early days of the Civil War, this item and its matching mug with the same portrait have long been collector favorites. Usually these are seen with a variety of imperfections: browning, crazing, cracks, edge chips, etc. This is almost certainly the finest example we have ever seen, in essentially mint condition. Only because it is otherwise so choice do we note two small manufacturing bubbles in the glaze, one in the field and one on the gray background. For all intents and purposes, an unimprovable example. Diameter 6". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Abraham Lincoln: An Uncommon Glazed Ceramic Vase. Similar in flavor to the more familiar parian vases picturing Grant or Lincoln, but this is much more ornate and has a shiny glazed surface and gold leaf trim. Cameo style high relief portrait of a bearded Lincoln against a blue background on the side. Almost certainly dating from his presidency, and in fine condition. Height 5.5". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Abraham Lincoln: Large Portrait Sculpture. 22.5" tall (including the base). The sculpture depicts a standing Lincoln in a tailcoat and cloak, holding a quill-pen in one hand and the Emancipation Proclamation in the other. The piece is heavy white metal with a bronze finish. The base appears to be bronze-finished iron. Very handsome! Slight finish wear to the body and a slight crack at the back of the neck, else, very good. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Abraham Lincoln: An Important Presentation Cane Made of Wood from Lincoln's Log Cabin. In 1830, Lincoln's father, Thomas Lincoln, brought his family including Abraham from Indiana to a new home in Macon County, Illinois. Already residing in the area was the family of Lincoln's cousin, Dennis Hanks, including his son John. The morning after the Lincolns' arrival, John Hanks escorted them to a site on the Sangamon River south of Harristown, not far from his father's farm. Hanks had originally intended to build a cabin for himself on that site and had even cut the logs for it, but was unable to get the sod broken and so decided to settle in Hickory Point. The logs were still there, and Hanks offered them to the Lincolns to build their own cabin. They erected a 16 x 16 foot main cabin on the site, as well as a barn and smokehouse, all of hewn logs. Of course young Abraham helped to build the cabin and subsequently split enough rails to enclose about ten acres of ground for planting, from which came his famous nickname "The Railsplitter."
This walking stick has an ornate gold-finish head, which is engraved on both top and side. The side reads "A stick from the log cabin built by A. Lincoln, J. and D. Hanks, in Macon County, Illinois. A.D. 1830." The top is engraved "Wm. B. Mills from J. & D. Hanks" (John and Dennis, son and father). William Mills was a known historical figure who moved from Indiana to Charleston, Illinois in 1845. Mills was clearly a prominent citizen, as he was elected Worshipful Master of the Charleston Masonic Lodge the following year. Upon Lincoln's assassination in 1865, the Lodge supported a statewide Masonic resolution denouncing the assassination and the president's assassin, and subsequently made a generous donation to the Lincoln National Monument Fund. While there is no historical record of Mills' involvement at that time, these activities may well have occasioned the presentation of this cane to him by Lincoln's kinsmen. By oral tradition it descended through the Mills family until recently, when it was obtained by the previous owner.
This wonderful Lincoln association item is in beautiful condition save for one small dent in the top, and has a very impressive display presence. Length 34.5".
This walking stick has an ornate gold-finish head, which is engraved on both top and side. The side reads "A stick from the log cabin built by A. Lincoln, J. and D. Hanks, in Macon County, Illinois. A.D. 1830." The top is engraved "Wm. B. Mills from J. & D. Hanks" (John and Dennis, son and father). William Mills was a known historical figure who moved from Indiana to Charleston, Illinois in 1845. Mills was clearly a prominent citizen, as he was elected Worshipful Master of the Charleston Masonic Lodge the following year. Upon Lincoln's assassination in 1865, the Lodge supported a statewide Masonic resolution denouncing the assassination and the president's assassin, and subsequently made a generous donation to the Lincoln National Monument Fund. While there is no historical record of Mills' involvement at that time, these activities may well have occasioned the presentation of this cane to him by Lincoln's kinsmen. By oral tradition it descended through the Mills family until recently, when it was obtained by the previous owner.
This wonderful Lincoln association item is in beautiful condition save for one small dent in the top, and has a very impressive display presence. Length 34.5".
Lincoln & Hamlin: 1860 "Doughnut" Style Ferrotype. In a silvered brass frame. Both of the images have minor crazing, with little or no emulsion loss. Very clean and in great condition. 25mm.
Abraham Lincoln: Oversized Tintype, Probably from the 1864 Campaign. 38mm x 48mm. An attractive bearded Lincoln image. Overall rather dark, probably as made, but portrait still very crisp and clear. The reverse has a canceled two cent Internal Revenue stamp. Very fine.
Abraham Lincoln: His White House Dinner Plate from President James K. Polk's Service. 10". Accompanied by a letter stating that this White House plate was presented to James Ward of Baltimore by President Lincoln. This gilt dinner plate is the first White House china to bear the "Seal of the United States" and is the rarest of Polk's presidential china.
Abraham Lincoln: A Spectacular Red, White, and Blue Civil War Patriotic Ribbon. While probably not a campaign issue (although it could well date from the summer of 1864), this is surely one of the most spectacular of Lincoln ribbon designs. The materials and manner of construction, plus the absence of any reference to Lincoln's martyrdom, strongly suggest that this ribbon was made during the War period. Unlisted by Sullivan and Fischer, it's the only example we have ever encountered. It was purchased several years ago in a New York Lincoln specialty auction, where it fetched in the mid-$3000 range after fierce bidding. Beautiful condition and a wonderful centerpiece for any Lincoln collection! Width 2.375", length 7.25".
Abraham Lincoln: A Large and Particularly Desirable Variety of 1864 Lincoln Campaign Ribbon. Measuring nearly 4" x 8.25", this rare silk ribbon makes quite a statement. The listing of Grant, Sherman, and Sheraton as "Peace Commissioners" is of course intentionally ironic, as these three generals were inflicting the heaviest punishment on the collapsing Confederacy. This is a fine, full-sized example, with complete original selvage across top and bottom edges. The very slightest of "aging" is noted for strict accuracy, but by any standards this is an excellent example.
Abraham Lincoln: Portrait Coat-tail Ribbon for Blair & Birney, the 1860 Republican Gubernatorial Ticket from Michigan. Austin Blair and James M. Birney were elected to office, with Blair serving two terms and Birney resigning to serve in the 10th Judiciary, during a time when the Democrats had dominated Michigan politics. A beardless Lincoln is pictured here with the slogan "Our Ticket" above him on this colorful red satin ribbon with scalloped edges. Pictured in the American Political Ribbons & Ribbon Badges by Fischer and Sullivan, this example is much harder to find than the standard portrait ribbon without the coat-tail, especially in this condition. Size 3" x 6.75".
Abraham Lincoln: A Most Unusual Straight Razor. The practice of decorating the blades of razors with etched political images and slogans dates back at least to the election of 1840, and continued at least through Woodrow Wilson. However, we have never encountered this Lincoln variety before. The blade is boldly etched with "Abraham Lincoln / Union and Freedom". It was manufactured by Wade and Butcher of Sheffield, England, who produced many of the blades for the American market during this era. The horn handle is in good if well used condition, with one small crack. The sharp blade itself has some scattered light discoloration marks, but there has been no attempt at cleaning, and the words contrast clearly. A great Lincoln item which, if not from the 1864 election, is at the very least a war-era patriotic issue. Length 6.25". Accompanied by what appears to be the original velvet lined case, which shows exterior wear.
Abraham Lincoln: Key from His Tomb. Ornate jointed bronze "key", or portion of a locking mechanism, about 2.5" long; framed with its original descriptive tag (penciled by Herbert Wells Fay, longtime custodian of Lincoln's Springfield tomb) describing it as "From lock north door." This object was doubtless removed, and saved by Fay, when the tomb was rebuilt in 1931 due to deterioration. Fine, dark green and brown patina; unusual and decorative.
Provenance: Herbert Wells Fay collection, sold by Riba-Mobly auctions, South Glastonbury, Conn., 26 October 1985, lot 185.
Provenance: Herbert Wells Fay collection, sold by Riba-Mobly auctions, South Glastonbury, Conn., 26 October 1985, lot 185.
Abraham Lincoln: Peterson House Wallpaper. An ornately patterned and bordered strip of wallpaper, approximately 2" x 11", together with the envelope in which its original owner kept it. The envelope bears an illustrated corner card of Willard's Hotel, Washington, and an inked note describing the fragment as "Relic of wall paper (from Mrs. Col. Olyrood [sic; Oldroyd] custodian) from home where Lincoln died - and from death room - at bottom of & to the left of door as one enters from hall way. 2:30 P.M. Octo 12th 1894". Adhesive residue on verso of multi-colored wallpaper; has two folds. Near fine.
Osborn H. Oldroyd, a pioneer Lincoln collector, had been resident custodian of Lincoln's Springfield home until he earned the displeasure of Robert Todd Lincoln by displaying a photo of John Wilkes Booth, among other offenses. Oldroyd eventually settled in the Petersen House, opening it for tourists at any time of day or night for 25 cents (relics included, apparently). Both the house and his collection were eventually acquired by the federal government.
Osborn H. Oldroyd, a pioneer Lincoln collector, had been resident custodian of Lincoln's Springfield home until he earned the displeasure of Robert Todd Lincoln by displaying a photo of John Wilkes Booth, among other offenses. Oldroyd eventually settled in the Petersen House, opening it for tourists at any time of day or night for 25 cents (relics included, apparently). Both the house and his collection were eventually acquired by the federal government.
[Abraham Lincoln] Ford's Theatre Broadside: Our American Cousin. 5.75" x 18", [Washington], printed by J. A. Polkinhorn & Sons [ca. April, 1865]. A contemporary reprint of the historic playbill pressed for the evening of April 14, 1865 for Ford's Theatre the night Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth. This is one of the earlier reprints of this historic playbill, likely produced within weeks of the assassination. Produced on the same press as the originals, they were sold on the street as souvenirs for ten cents a copy to eager purchasers desperate for any touchstone to the fateful event. This variant appears consistent with the example owned by collector Walter C. Brenner, the authority on Ford's Theatre playbills and quite similar to the famous "Buckingham" copy, produced as a souvenir by Ford's Theater doorman John S. Buckingham. Fair condition. Very fragile with several spots of paper loss throughout, chipping and tearing.
This is a copy of the 'first state' of the two playbills printed for Ford's Theatre for April 14. The second, a revised edition of the first that bore the addition of a patriotic song to be sung at the end of the second act, was printed after word arrived that Lincoln would attend that night's performance. Contrary to popular belief, in no case was Lincoln's name or the possibility of his attendance ever noted in the originals. A charlatan printer by the name of L. Brown of Washington who added the type: "THIS EVENING | The Performance will be honored by the presence of | PRESIDENT LINCOLN". This example still fools many unsuspecting purchasers today.
This is a copy of the 'first state' of the two playbills printed for Ford's Theatre for April 14. The second, a revised edition of the first that bore the addition of a patriotic song to be sung at the end of the second act, was printed after word arrived that Lincoln would attend that night's performance. Contrary to popular belief, in no case was Lincoln's name or the possibility of his attendance ever noted in the originals. A charlatan printer by the name of L. Brown of Washington who added the type: "THIS EVENING | The Performance will be honored by the presence of | PRESIDENT LINCOLN". This example still fools many unsuspecting purchasers today.
Abraham Lincoln: The Most Documented Lock of Lincoln Hair Extant. This lot contains approximately fifteen small pieces of hair from the head of Abraham Lincoln, originally owned by Dr. Charles Sabin Taft who was the second surgeon to treat Lincoln on the evening of the assassination. This is the most authenticated lock of Lincoln's hair extant. It was originally removed by Dr. Charles Leale, the first surgeon to arrive in aid of the dying President in order to gain access to the wound. This lock was given to Mrs. Lincoln who soon gave it to Dr. Taft. Taft was a young surgeon who attended the wounded at a Washington hospital. He had become acquainted with the President during Lincoln's visits to the recovering soldiers. Dr. Taft willed the hair to his son, Charles C. Taft, who sold it to William H. Lambert in 1908, at which point it was sealed in a simple gold box. Upon Lambert's death, the Lincoln hair was sold to Henry C. Hines, in whose possession it remained until 1993 when it was discovered in his estate. There are copies of dozens of letters, documents and articles accompanying the lock of hair as well as a Certificate of Authenticity from University Archives.
Breckinridge & Lane: A Choice 1860 "Doughnut" Ferrotype. So-called because the hollow silvered brass frame seems reminiscent of a doughnut. These frames are much scarcer than the familiar flat brass style, especially when the silvering is intact as in the present example. Under careful examination we note a little extremely trivial chipping around the edge on both ferro surfaces. However, this copy is otherwise near mint. By their very nature ferrotypes are extremely difficult to find in literally flawless condition. It is often necessary to balance positives and negatives. In the case of the present Breckinridge example, it is hard to imagine one in better overall condition. Diameter 23mm.
General George McClellan: A Rare Ambrotype in 1864 Campaign Pose. This image of McClellan is familiar from cardboard and ferrotype campaign items, and even on somewhat larger tintypes. However, this ambrotype version, with the emulsion on the underside of the glass, is much more unusual. In fact, we cannot recall having handled another such example. Condition of the ambro itself is very choice, while the pressed paper imitation leather case shows light wear and is separated at the hinge. Photo opening 1.5" x 2".
Ulysses S. Grant: Printed Patriotic Portrait Kerchief. The red textile, 14" x 12.5", has a uniformed Grant in the center surrounded by laurel leaves and topped by an eagle, below are crossed flags. The border has military motifs with a flag at each corner. Toning, else very fine.
Ulysses S. Grant: Hair Clippings Accompanied by Update on His Health by the Attending Physicians. Hair kept in a small envelope on which is written in black ink, "Genl. U. S. Grant's hair./ Rec'd. from Dr. George F. Shrady./ Cut during his final illness." With handwritten update in black ink, one page, 7.75" x 4.5", n.p. [Mt. McGregor, N.Y., 1885], April 4 [1885], written during Grant's final illness, only four months before his death due to throat cancer. "J. H. Douglas, M.D." and "George F. Shrady, M.D." both sign the update that reads in part, "He has taken nourishment regularly. His breathing is natural and pulse as usual." Age-toned with some foxing. Both the update and envelope of hair are hinged to a larger sheet (8.5" x 5") of paper. Near fine.
Ulysses S. Grant & George Meade: A Civil War Era Ceramic Mug Picturing the Two Union Generals. Grant of course needs no introduction, while some may need to be reminded that Meade commanded the victorious Union troops at Gettysburg. Their portraits are on opposite sides, with names below. One crack down the side and into the base, not seen when either portrait side is displayed. Minor discoloration along the crack, and one trivial base chip. Height 3.5". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Ulysses S. Grant: A Collection of Four 19th Century Photos. One CDV in his lieutenant general's uniform and three cabinet photos, two on Grant's front porch at Mount McGregor, and a really great military portrait by the Rice Photographic Studio in Washington. One a little light, probably as made, otherwise excellent condition
Ulysses S. Grant: Mammoth Size Photograph. 10" x 16", mounted on large black mount to and overall 10.5" x 17". A beautiful photograph of Grant seated in his office for photographer A. Bogardus of New York, copyrighted 1880. Grant was drafted to run a third term as president in 1880, but the nomination went to James Garfield; Grant campaigned for him. Very fine condition, great contrast, normal wear on mount, two small dents in field.
Ulysses S. Grant: Congressional Bronze Medal, December 17, 1863. 4" in diameter. The obverse of the medal has a profiled bust of Grant facing left, below is "Joint Resolution of Congress December 17, 1863" and above is "Major General Ulysses S. Grant". The reverse pictures Liberty seated on an arch spanning the Mississippi River, below is a trophy-of-arms and "Vicksburg" and "Chattanooga" - Grant's victory honors. The high relief medal was designed by Anthony Paquet. One medal, struck in gold, was ceremoniously awarded to Grant. This and several other identical medals were struck in bronze for selected dignitaries and members of the Grant family. The rim has a few nicks and bruises from handling. The medal has a very attractive patina, thus is very fine.
Ulysses S. Grant: Collection of Four Different Campaign Photo Badges. All are in choice condition. Albumen cardboard or paper photos in "gem" sized brass shell frames. One with tin back, the remainder without metal insert, all without pins as made, presumably for suspension from badges. Interestingly, when badges of this type are found without pins they are often in near mint condition, which might suggest that they originally came from manufacturer's stocks of badges that were never completely assembled for use.
Grant & Colfax:: Beautiful Framed Jugate Ferrotype. Size: 1". In very fine condition with only one scratch running along the hairline of Colfax. Enhanced by the original frame and back pin, which is usually missing, this pin is a real eyecatcher.
Ulysses S. Grant: An Unusual Mourning Item Removed From His Coffin. A wreath of dried flowers, 9.5" in diameter, together with black braid and a small piece from a flag. The label below indicates that they were taken from Grant's casket on August 8, 1885, and presented to the Arthur Dutton Post of the GAR on April 25, 1890, by S. P. Richards, a Civil War veteran. Housed in what is clearly the original shadowbox display, made with an ornate gilt frame, measuring 20" x 23". The frame shows minor wear and tear, but the mementos themselves are in excellent condition.
Seymour & Blair: A Choice Ferrotype Jugate Pin from the 1868 Campaign. In elegant openwork brass frame, with original pin. Virtually mint condition, with one utterly trivial tiny fleck in the field to the right of Blair, noted purely for strictest accuracy. An all but unimprovable example. Diameter 1.125".
Rutherford B. Hayes: White House China Oyster Plate. Collectors seem to either love or hate this bold design with a distinctly Art Nouveau flavor. Havilland markings and August 10, 1880 patent date on underside indicate that this particular example, while identical to those used at the White House, was issued for sale to the public. Still quite scarce and desirable, and virtually identical to the presidentially used examples. Near mint condition. Diameter 8.625".
Garfield & Arthur: Campaign Banner, 1880.
29.5" x 3.5" (sight size). The rare spun cotton banner has red and white stripes with black letters. Moderate fading to the red stripes, else fine.
29.5" x 3.5" (sight size). The rare spun cotton banner has red and white stripes with black letters. Moderate fading to the red stripes, else fine.
James A. Garfield: An Unusual Ceramic Cup and Saucer. Sepia portrait of Garfield opposite the handle on the cup, with a picture of Mrs. Garfield on the saucer. There is no memorial flavor to this item, and it was most likely made for the 1880 campaign or for Garfield's inauguration. Beautiful condition, with a little trivial wear on the gold leaf trim noted strictly for accuracy. On the underside is a logo: an anchor in an oval, with "S.B. & Son" below. The cup is 3" tall, and the saucer is 5.5" in diameter. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
James A. Garfield: 1880 Ferrotype in Fancy Frame. Set in a beautiful brass shell frame, this ferrotype of Garfield is suspended from an eagle pin. The portrait is bold and strong and retains a nice overall display appearance. Ferrotypes often show significant problems with flaking due to the process involved in producing them and their inability to withstand time. This example is exceptional in its condition.
Hancock & English: A Great, Colorful Banner for this Tough 1880 Democratic Ticket. In all categories of political collectibles, this is a difficult ticket for which to find items. This is especially true of large display pieces, such as this mammoth 5.5 foot x 15.5 foot banner. It is hand-painted on heavy cotton fabric, and overall is in very nice condition. It also has great provenance, having formerly been in the legendary U. I. "Chick" Harris collection. While the banner is not complete, the important part is there, and it has a wonderful display presence.
Cleveland & Stevenson: Jugate Portrait Campaign Stein. 5.5" high. The white china stein has images of the candidates on the front. Marked "O.V.". Very fine.
Cleveland & Thurman: Campaign Pitcher. 6.5" high. The squared-shaped Ironstone pitcher depicts the candidates on either side in a bold black on white transfer. Several chips along the lip, and crack near the handle, general glaze crazing, and discoloration, else very good.
Cleveland & Stevenson: Two Pattern Glass Commemorative Jugate Portrait Bottles. 7.5" and 5.75". Both bottles are designed to simulate barrels with two relief portraits, Cleveland and Stevenson, with "Our Choice" above and "Cleve & Steve / November 8th 92 / March 4th 93" below the images. The other side, on each bottle, has a rooster, the 1890s Democratic mascot. Both are excellent.
Frances Cleveland: A Large Ceramic Meat Platter Featuring Grover Cleveland's First Lady. This item was distributed by the makers of Sparks Perfect Health as an advertising novelty in the late 1880s. Manufactured by: "Robt. H. Payne, Porcelain Show Cards, Camden, N.J.". This item is typically found with fading and wear to the central image, but this example is as strong and bold as any we have seen. There is some light surface crazing and spotting, as well a few fine utensil scratches. A ½" chip at one corner could be easily restored. Overall very presentable for display. 11" x 15". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Cleveland & Thurman: An Elegant Kerosene Lamp from the 1888 Election. Unlike some display items that picture presidents, these particular lamps were clearly campaign items, as a matching variety for Harrison and Morton also exists. Excellent condition, with none of the chips around the top edge that typically afflict this particular item. Height 13.5". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Autographs
Grover Cleveland: Signed 1885 Jugate Inauguration Ball Souvenir Booklet. 5" x 3.5", paper covers, sixteen pages, dated March 4, 1885, with portraits of President Grover Cleveland and Vice President Thomas Hendricks on the front cover. The contents list names of various committee members, the evening's entertainment, and menu. Cleveland has signed in ink at the top of the front cover. The booklet comes in a custom fourfold chemise inside a leather over cloth custom slipcase, 4" x 5.5" overall. The signed booklet is in fine condition, the enclosure fair to good.
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Cleveland & Hendricks: A Matched Pair of Large Frosted Glass Plates from the 1884 Campaign. This pair constitutes the mate to the Blaine & Logan pair, also offered here. Beautiful condition. A hard pair to assemble, and the opportunity to acquire all four in such nicely matched condition is a rare one indeed. Diameter of each 11.375".
Cleveland & Stevenson: Black and White 1892 Campaign Bandanna. About 22" square. A black-and-white political bandanna for Democratic candidates Grover Cleveland and A. E. Stevenson. With a bit of light fading, else very good.
Blaine & Logan: A Matched Pair of Large Frosted Glass Plates from the 1884 Campaign. With their elegant ornamental borders and richly textured frosted portraits, these glass plates are among the most impressive political display items of the 1880s. This pair is in beautiful condition, free of the chips which afflict so many examples. For accuracy, we note several fine lines on the Blaine portrait, which appear almost like shallow, soft scratches, but which seem to have occurred in manufacture, and which detract minimally. It's really a lovely pair. Diameter of each 11.375".
James G. Blaine: A Marvelous Cigar Lighter Honoring the 1884 GOP Presidential Candidate, Circa 1880s. Although dismissed by some collectors as a relatively unimportant presidential candidate, Blaine was a towering political figure of his day. The "Plumed Knight" of Maine not only ran for president, but served as speaker of the house and secretary of state. Republican organizations named after him were common well into the 1900s, as were products and advertising images honoring him. This rare brass cigar lighter was issued by the makers of the James G. Blaine Cigar, "the greatest of them all". His name and slogan are colorfully emblazoned on the base, while all four sides of the protective metal shade around the wick are perforated, so when the wick was lighted "Jas. G. Blaine Cigar" shone forth. Minor surface wear, otherwise excellent condition. Without a doubt, one of the rarest and most appealing three-dimensional political display items of that era. Height 12.25". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Autographs
Belva Lockwood: Autograph Letter Signed and Cabinet Card. The cabinet card is 4.25" x 6.5", and mounted on paper with notations in ink. The autograph letter, also mounted, is regarding the photograph and dated April 23, 1885. Lockwood ran as the candidate for president in 1884 of the National Equal Rights Party. Very fine.
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Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland: A Classic Set of Bisque Scales from the 1888 Election. Among collectors of political display items, this charming pair has always been a favorite. Bisque slings containing the rival candidates are suspended from the original wood and metal scale. Harrison may be moved along the bar, so that one's preferred candidate could be made to outweigh his opponent. Choice condition. These delicate bisques were vulnerable to having the projections broken off, and it is very difficult to find an example this nice. Overall width 5.5".
Benjamin Harrison: White House China. This lovely design is considered one of the most attractive of White House patterns. The unique gold leaf outer border of ears of corn and stocks of wheat add a unique touch. Marked on reverse in gold letters "Harrison 1892" along with a small maker's mark: "T & V" inside a rectangle, with "France" below. Virtually mint condition. Diameter 8.375". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Hancock & English: A Key 1880 Jugate Badge. For anyone trying to complete a run of photographic jugate pins, this is certainly one of the most difficult, especially in this top condition. Forty years ago the Hancock & English jugate was considered on a par with the Cox & Roosevelt. However, over the years more examples have been found, and the price of the Hancock item has not kept pace with the Cox & Roosevelt. In point of fact, the known population of both is probably in the same range: between thirty and fifty examples. But of course, there are far more collectors of celluloids than of pre-1896 badges.
The present copy is in near mint condition, with photos as bright, strong, and clear as could possibly be found. Attached by the original pin to what would appear to be an original maroon silk ribbon. Height 1.625".
The present copy is in near mint condition, with photos as bright, strong, and clear as could possibly be found. Attached by the original pin to what would appear to be an original maroon silk ribbon. Height 1.625".
McKinley & Roosevelt: A Most Distinctive 1900 Jugate Design. The Bryan & Stevenson mate is rare enough, but we have handled at least two examples that we can recall. However, this is the first copy of the McKinley & Roosevelt variety we have seen. Choice condition. Diameter 1¼".
William Jennings Bryan: A Rare Minnesota Coat-Tail Button. This 1¼" beauty is in virtually mint condition front and back; surely an unimprovable example.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: A Most Unusual 1" Quadragate Pinback. We have never encountered this red, white, blue, and gold design before. Atypically, it positions Roosevelt on the right with Lincoln above and James Monroe below. Monroe certainly seems an odd choice, as he was an icon of the Democratic Party, not of Roosevelt's Republicans. Perhaps the strange button was intended for distribution in Monroe's home state of Virginia. The red portions are actually an unusual reddish orange shade, a color to which reds on buttons of this era sometimes tended to fade. However in this case, the color seems as intended. Condition is basically excellent. A rim chip at 9:30 is just barely visible from the front, and there are several light marks below and to the left of Fairbanks. However, overall appearance qualifies this example even for the condition conscious collector, particularly considering its uniqueness and distinctive design.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Unique and Dramatic 2¼" Pinback. The combination of distinctive design, bold color, size, and rarity qualified this as one of the very best single-picture TRs! Condition is basically choice but, for accuracy, we note several light surface scratches and one tiny bump above Roosevelt's left ear, which are visible only when the light hits at the right angle. A very special item which could form the centerpiece of even the most advanced TR collection.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: A Tough and Distinctive 1¼" Jugate Button Variety. This unique design is especially appealing in such choice condition, with deep and vivid colors and glossy surface. Although of standard button construction, this example has an unusual metal "pinwheel" inserted into the back to which is attached an extended stick pin, clearly as made. We cannot recall seeing another button of this era with a similar feature.
Parker & Davis: A Tough and Distinctive 1¼" Jugate Mate To The Roosevelt & Fairbanks Version. Essentially choice condition, with a glossy surface and deep, bold color. Even the back paper is near mint. There is a very minor, light mark at the center where the two circles join together, which appears to us to be as made. However, because the button is choice, we felt it should be noted for accuracy. It is hard to imagine that a superior example could be found.
Parker & Davis: One of the Top Jugate Button Designs For This 1904 Democratic Ticket. With its distinctive design featuring a quill pen and diagonal photos, and its rare status as a one-day event issue, this design has always been one of the most sought after Parker jugates. Overall condition is excellent. For accuracy we note a little very trivial light foxing on the rim at 3:00 - 5:00. There is also a very fine celluloid separation along the collet which does not take the button out of round. It is very hard to find these larger button varieties of the 1896-1904 era in flawless condition, and often compromises must be made. The present example should satisfy all but the most inflexibly condition-conscious collector. Diameter 1¾".
Taft & Sherman: A Rare Large Oval Sepia Jugate. At 2 5/8" in height, this dramatic button is a perfect centerpiece for the most advanced Taft collection. We cannot recall having previously seen an example on the market. Excellent condition.
Taft & Sherman: A Rare and Unusual 1¼" Jugate Button Variety. One of the more distinctive jugate designs of this era, and in very choice condition. Only several examples are known.
William Howard Taft: A Great 1¼" Cartoon Button Design. Along with its Bryan mate, this pair forms among the most appealing cartoon button designs of this golden era. Taft is shown astride a GOP elephant, using a "big stick" to urge the beast on from the Republican National Convention site in Chicago to a victorious destination in Washington. Great condition.
William Jennings Bryan: Another Great 1908 Cartoon Button Design. This colorful companion piece to the Taft variety, also offered here, pictures the Democratic nominee in an old jalopy careening wildly from the Denver site of the party's national convention to Washington. Like its Taft mate, it's in great condition. Diameter 1¼".
Woodrow Wilson: A Spectacular 1¼" Button Design. There are so many truly unusual items in the Vlk Collection that is no easy task to pick THE most unusual one. However, this bold red, white, and blue Wilson beauty would have to be our choice. The large "W" in the center is used to start each word of a six-word slogan, "We Will Win War With Wilson". While some hobbyists may sniff that this is after all not a political campaign issue, in our opinion its uniqueness, bold color, and striking design trump any such concern. Superb near mint condition.
Woodrow Wilson: A Most Unusual 3½" Celluloid Picturing Him with the First Lady. It depicts the president with his second wife, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, whom he married in 1915. A year earlier his first wife Ellen died of kidney failure. The second Mrs. Wilson was active and popular, and for all intents and purposes administered the office of the presidency after her husband's debilitating stroke in 1919. The button itself is in choice condition, as is the delightful ribbon from which it is suspended. Very minor partial separation just above where the ribbon joins the button. Original straight pin for wearing, on verso of ribbon. Overall length 6.25".
Warren G. Harding: Three Size Gradations of this 1920 Campaign Button Design. Aside from a couple of very common, nationally-distributed varieties, Harding portrait campaign buttons all range from scarce to rare. This is one of the nicest designs, and is offered here in ¾", 7/8", and 1¼" versions. All three are in great condition.
Warren G. Harding: The Equally Imposing 1¾" Mate to the Preceding Cox Item. What an unbelievable pair these two make! It would be hard to find any two buttons which would match so perfectly in color and presence. Great condition.
James M. Cox: A Spectacular Large 1¾" 1920 Campaign Pinback. What can we say about this stunning rarity? For once, words fail us, and we will just let the button speak for itself. Knowledgeable collectors will need no more. From the legendary Mark Jacobs' find of the 1980s. As a fellow Chicago hobbyist, Geary Vlk obtained some of the best items from that amazing grouping. This button is in dazzling, virtually mint condition, with blues and reds as deep and strong as can be found on any vintage button. A very special opportunity.
Cox & Roosevelt: The Iconic Jugate Button Rarity from the 1920 Campaign. For collectors of pinback buttons, the Cox & Roosevelt jugate is the "Holy Grail." While six designs were produced by different manufacturers, only a total of fewer than fifty examples have been found of all varieties combined. It is widely presumed that all of these were manufacturers' samples which were never ordered in quantity. The present example is a design made by the Whitehead and Hoag Company in three sizes: 5/8", 7/8", and 1¼". Most were in the 7/8" size, with only five copies known in the diminutive 5/8" size offered here. The most recent Cox & Roosevelt handled by Heritage was a 7/8" example of this same design, which sold for $30,000 in our 2007 fixed-price holiday catalog. The example offered here is in choice condition and was long recognized by hobbyists as the "crown jewel" of the Geary Vlk Collection.
Eugene V. Debs: The Rarest Style of 1920 "Convict" Button. For his fifth try as the Socialist candidate for president, Debs was forced to campaign from his prison cell, where he had landed as a result of his political activities. The more familiar varieties depict him in prison garb behind bars, but for the knowledgeable collector, this is the key variety. Beautiful condition. Diameter 1".
Calvin Coolidge: A Pristine Example of the Classic "Vermonteer" Badge. This great item, incorporating a 1¼" celluloid, was issued for distribution in the state where Coolidge was born. "Elect him again," it proclaims, so probably issued in anticipation that he would run for re-election in 1928. However, this quiet and private man walked away from what would surely have been a landslide re-election to return to private life. A rare item for a candidate whose buttons and badges tend to have little color and display appeal, and especially desirable and hard to find in this beautiful condition. Length 3.875".
John W. Davis: The Sought-After Clarksburg, West Virginia 2¼" Button. Most collectors would agree that if they could have only one representative Davis button in their collection, this 1924-dated beauty would be their first choice. Rare in any condition, it is especially so in this choice state. Perfectly centered and essentially flawless, this must surely rank as an unimprovable copy of this key Davis item.
Hoover & Curtis: A Rare and Colorful 1928 Jugate Button. The same condition comments offered in the description of the Smith & Robinson companion piece apply here. This 1¼" gem is in virtually mint condition, and a perfect match to the Smith version also offered here. These two really deserve to be kept as a pair by a discerning collector.
Smith & Robinson: A Rare and Colorful 1928 Jugate Button. This 1¼" beauty, along with its Hoover & Curtis mate, forms perhaps the most attractive matched pair of jugates from the 1920s era. These buttons are prone to celluloid cracking and to yellowing of the white background, but this example is virtually mint and as good as they come. A perfect match to the Hoover & Curtis example also offered here.
Roosevelt & Garner: A Tough 1¼" 1932 Jugate. Although Garner also ran with Roosevelt in 1936, this variety can be dated to 1932 because there is a Hoover & Curtis mate in the same design. This is a choice example, virtually mint condition, with deep, bold blues and reds in the border. Once again, surely an unimprovable example.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Sensational 1" Celluloid Which We Have Not Encountered Before. Uniqueness, a desirable labor connection, and a super "Stop Depression" slogan combine to make this surely one of the top FDR picture pin varieties. An offering which should be hotly contested by the most advanced FDR specialists and generalist collectors. Condition is basically excellent, although there is a little very trivial, light discoloration on the rim at 9:00, barely visible from the front. Diameter 1".
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Tough 7/8" Union Labor Button Variety. We have seen only a few of these over the years, and it seems like at least a couple of them have had spotting. This gem is as mint as a pinback button could come!
Truman & Donaldson: A Rare Jugate Button Variety. This sought-after design is a top want for many advanced Truman specialists. It shows Harry with his Missouri political ally and Postmaster General choice in 1946, Jesse M. Donaldson. Almost certainly a 1948 convention item. The 2" button itself, made by St. Louis Button Company, is in choice condition. By comparison, the original ribbon shows light aging, but displays very nicely as seen in the photo. Overall length 8.75".
Harry S Truman: An Exceedingly Rare 3½" Campaign Button Variety. While this portrait is found on several button varieties, none of them common, we do not recall ever having seen this slogan and size before. Choice condition, and surely one of the top single-picture Truman varieties. Should excite tremendous interest both from specialists and the most sophisticated generalist collectors.
Truman & Barkley: The Most Desirable Jugate Pinback for this Scarce Ticket. Its ingratiating design has made this an enduring collector favorite. These were not the best-manufactured of buttons, and unfortunately a number of them come with celluloid separations at the rim. However, the present example is a beauty, and comes with a nice ribbon from the Central Democratic Club of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The button itself is 2¼", while the overall length is 6.75".
Truman & Barkley: A Scarce 2 1/8" Inaugural Button. This is a deceptively rare variety which shows up on the market very seldom, especially in this choice condition. With its distinctive bright red heart it adds not only rarity, but a touch of color to any Truman collection.
Harry S Truman: The Very Scarce Truman, Minnesota Golden Jubilee Button. Of course the town was not named after the president, having acquired its name in 1899. But it apparently seemed appropriate to picture the incumbent president on this limited-distribution issue made for their big celebration on June 17 and 18, 1949. Perhaps the weather was rainy, for it seems like a high percentage of the examples seen have moisture spotting. However this copy is a near mint beauty. For accuracy we note two trivial circular areas at 3:00 caused by a slight flaw in the lamination process. However, one would be hard-pressed to find a better example of this tough variety. Diameter 2¼".
Harry S Truman: One of the Scarcest Anti-Truman Pinbacks. This bold 7/8" red, white, and blue variety carries the 1948 campaign date. Only a handful are known, and we cannot recall having handled one previously. Beautiful condition.
Thomas E. Dewey: A Rare 1948 Anti--Democrat Button. This 1¼" variety is the smallest and rarest of three striking 1948 button designs with this theme. Only a small handful of examples are known. Great condition.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: A Very Rare Official Staff Button. This choice 2¼" beauty is yet another Vlk Collection specimen we cannot recall encountering before. Buttons with "official" or "staff" designations are always sought after because of their presumed limited distribution, and here we have both on the same button!
Dwight D. Eisenhower: The Unique "Ike-Burgers" Mate to the Stevenson Variety. Like its Stevenson mate, this is an item we had never viewed "in the flesh." Choice condition and clearly one of the top Eisenhower pinbacks. Diameter 3".
Adlai Stevenson: The Legendary "Adlai-Burgers" Rarity. This 3" button must rank not only as one of the best Stevenson word pins, but as one of the best for any presidential candidate. While we had heard of its existence, we had never before seen an example until the Vlk collection came to market. Choice condition.
Adlai Stevenson: A Rare 2 5/8" "Staff" Button in Yellow. With a clear center to reveal the staffer's name. Most unusual. Some edge staining at the top as shown, but still an important button for the sophisticated Stevenson specialist.
John F. Kennedy: A Tough, Limited-Distribution 1960 Campaign Issue. From a Kennedy campaign stop in Oklahoma City. Condition is basically excellent, but we must note the typical bit of light soiling in the white field which is so often seen on buttons of the 1960-64 era. Diameter 2¼".
Lyndon B. Johnson: The Rarer 3" Version of This Sought-After Civil Rights Design. By consensus the best 1964 Johnson variety, and especially nice in this 3" size (the smaller version is also present in the Vlk collection, and will be offered in a future auction). Condition is near mint, remarkable for a large litho button. An important opportunity for the Johnson specialist or generalist collector.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Cast Iron Elephant Still Bank. 3.5" L x 3.5" H x 1.25" W. A rare campaign item featuring jugate portraits of the candidates with "Prosperity" above them. Beautiful condition, with hints of the gold wash remaining.
Garfield through FDR: A Collection of 20 Political Glass Tumblers. Each one is different and in beautiful condition (but for one small rim chip on a single-picture McKinley), and this surely represents as comprehensive a grouping as can be found in any collection. Several very unusual varieties are included, notably the elusive 1904 Parker & Davis. The fine and often elaborate designs etched on the surface can be hard to "read" when the glass is empty, but if it has colored contents, or is simply lined with dark-colored paper, the design really "pops." Included in this collection are:
Garfield (does not appear to be memorial) - 1
Cleveland - 1
McKinley (single picture) - 3
McKinley with Uncle Sam - 1
McKinley & Hobart - 2
Bryan (single picture) - 1
Bryan & Sewall - 2
McKinley & Roosevelt - 1
Roosevelt & Fairbanks - 2
Parker & Davis - 1
Taft & Sherman - 2
Bryan & Kern - 1
FDR & Anton Cermak (assassinated Chicago mayor) - 1
1932-dated, with elephant and donkey squaring off over the sale of beer - 1
It would take years of determined collecting to duplicate this outstanding selection, especially in such nice condition, as these are prone to chipping around the delicate rims. Heights of each are very similar, ranging from 3½" to 4."
Garfield (does not appear to be memorial) - 1
Cleveland - 1
McKinley (single picture) - 3
McKinley with Uncle Sam - 1
McKinley & Hobart - 2
Bryan (single picture) - 1
Bryan & Sewall - 2
McKinley & Roosevelt - 1
Roosevelt & Fairbanks - 2
Parker & Davis - 1
Taft & Sherman - 2
Bryan & Kern - 1
FDR & Anton Cermak (assassinated Chicago mayor) - 1
1932-dated, with elephant and donkey squaring off over the sale of beer - 1
It would take years of determined collecting to duplicate this outstanding selection, especially in such nice condition, as these are prone to chipping around the delicate rims. Heights of each are very similar, ranging from 3½" to 4."
McKinley & Roosevelt: Label Under Glass Jugate Portrait Canteen Flask with Original Metal Cap. 5" high. The paper label pictures McKinley and Roosevelt under "Our Candidates" with an eagle between and the capitol below. The back side has the raised letters, "U.S.". A couple of hairline cracks in the glass overlay, else near fine.
William McKinley: A Spectacular Kerosene Lamp Bearing His Portrait. Clearly produced as a campaign item because the ornate yellow glass shade is decorated overall with gold dollar signs, representative of the candidate's support of the gold standard. Hobbyists are accustomed to seeing the political kerosene lamps of this era with glass bases, and on first examination we were inclined to wonder whether this brass base was the correct one for this lamp. However, the McKinley shade and clear glass chimney fit perfectly, and this item appears to be as manufactured. It is entirely possible that more than one style of lamp incorporating the McKinley shade may have been sold. Excellent condition. Height 18.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
McKinley & Roosevelt: A Classic Glass Canteen Depicting the 1900 GOP Running Mates. This canteen and its Bryan & Stevenson mate are among the most desirable political display items of this colorful era. The metal cap is missing, otherwise excellent condition. Diameter 4.375". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William McKinley: An Unusual and Lovely Glass Canteen. Probably by the same manufacturer as the familiar jugate version, this one features a single large, color- tinted portrait. Inset at McKinley's shoulder is an advertisement for "THE SUTTER / Fine Wines, Liquors, and Cigars", located at the junction of Sutter and Market streets (San Francisco). Missing the metal cap, but otherwise in beautiful condition. Diameter 4.25". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William McKinley: An Impressive Large Wall Clock with His Portrait. The glass door features a beautiful multicolor decal of McKinley, with draped flags and eagle below. The decal itself is a reverse image which was laminated to the underside of the glass, similar to the mantle clocks of the 1830s and 1840s. The colorful nature of the image would strongly suggest that it predates McKinley's assassination.
The clock itself is of indeterminate manufacture, in a typical Victorian style with walnut-colored stained finish. It is in generally nice display condition with the key and pendulum present, but we cannot guarantee it to be in working order. The decal has some edge flaking, but the central image is very nice. This is the only example of this clock and decal which we have encountered, and it makes a fine decorative accent piece for any collector's home. Overall dimensions 15" x 35", depth 5". The decal measures 8" x 12". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
The clock itself is of indeterminate manufacture, in a typical Victorian style with walnut-colored stained finish. It is in generally nice display condition with the key and pendulum present, but we cannot guarantee it to be in working order. The decal has some edge flaking, but the central image is very nice. This is the only example of this clock and decal which we have encountered, and it makes a fine decorative accent piece for any collector's home. Overall dimensions 15" x 35", depth 5". The decal measures 8" x 12". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William McKinley: Toby Pitcher. 8.5" high. The pitcher depicts a seated McKinley wearing a tri-corn hat and holding a document titled "McKinley Bill". Across the front is "Hon. William McKinley" and on the sides "Protection" and "Prosperity" with the date "1896" across the back. Marked on the bottom "Bona Fama". The scarcest pitcher in the series. Choice. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
McKinley & Roosevelt: One of the Great Multicolor Political Posters of the "Golden Era" of American Lithography. This dazzling 1900 poster celebrates the successes of the first McKinley administration: boarded-up factories are supplanted by vignettes of agricultural and industrial prosperity; instead of a "run on the banks", there is now a run to the banks to make deposits; and oppressive Spanish rule in Cuba has been replaced by an enlightened American administration. Overall display appearance is excellent. A couple of trivial fine creases are noted for accuracy, and there are several small stain marks near the bottom which are hardly noticeable in the busy design. Two small holes are again barely noticeable and detract minimally. Elegantly matted and custom framed to 31" x 22". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William McKinley: Very Large and Attractive Photograph. The image of McKinley, 17" x 21", is mounted on a board, 22" x 27". It is marked "Baker's Art Gallery, Columbus, Ohio" and copyrighted "'96". The photograph is glazed and in the original oak frame, 29.5" x 35.5" overall. Slight chipping in the upper right corner to the mount, extremely light spotting, else the image is excellent.
William McKinley: A Choice Example of the Rare "Front Porch" Button Design. While William Jennings Bryan campaigned frenetically, McKinley presented a stark contrast by conducting a low-key and confident campaign from the front porch of his Canton, Ohio home. This 1½" button presents a rare real photo of the candidate in a top hat, sitting in a rocking chair reading the newspaper. "McKinley at home" below, with the slogan "I believe it is a good deal better to open up the mills of the United States to the labor of America than to open up the mints of the United States to the silver of the world", a slap at Bryan's support for a silver standard. Choice condition, and a hard variety to find so.
William McKinley: The Classic "Factory Pin" Rarity. In the 1900 campaign the Republicans celebrated the country's recent prosperity, in contrast with the economic turbulence that characterized the second term of his Democratic predecessor Grover Cleveland. This great 2¼" button design features two prominent GOP symbols of that year, a busy factory superimposed on a full dinner bucket which represented full employment. "Do you smoke", it asks the factory. "Yes, since 1896!" is the reply. "That's what McKinley promised". Excellent condition, and a hard variety to find so. Diameter 2 1/8".
William McKinley: A Spectacular Large Lithographed Tin Portrait Badge from the 1896 Campaign. Formed in the shape of a shield, with a curled a loop at the top for suspension. One of the most dramatic of all campaign badges, and a worthy centerpiece for a McKinley display. Choice near mint condition. 3.75" x 4.25".
We can still recall the stir created when one of these appeared in an auction at the APIC National Convention in the early 1990s. It was the first example anyone could recall being offered for sale. Since then, perhaps six or eight more examples in varying condition have turned up. However, this remains a rare item worthy of the most sophisticated collection. If this is not the finest example known, it is surely a contender for that status.
We can still recall the stir created when one of these appeared in an auction at the APIC National Convention in the early 1990s. It was the first example anyone could recall being offered for sale. Since then, perhaps six or eight more examples in varying condition have turned up. However, this remains a rare item worthy of the most sophisticated collection. If this is not the finest example known, it is surely a contender for that status.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Artwork of a Yellow Kid Cartoon. 4.5" x 9.75". Outcault was the premier cartoonist of his day. With the advent of his "Yellow Kid" came the term "yellow journalism", with the "Yellow Kid" cartoons giving his personal slant on politics. This cartoon shows the "Kid" featured here looking like William McKinley with a handful of snowballs in front of the White House. A Teddy Roosevelt snowman is smiling as the McKinley "Kid" winds up to throw. Excellent condition. Signed in the print.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Front Porch Jugate in Sepia 1¾" Size.
McKinley mounted his bid for reelection from his front porch in Canton, Ohio. This scarce campaign pin shows evidence of that fact by picturing the two candidates, hats in hand, standing on McKinley's porch. Choice condition for an example seldom offered.
McKinley mounted his bid for reelection from his front porch in Canton, Ohio. This scarce campaign pin shows evidence of that fact by picturing the two candidates, hats in hand, standing on McKinley's porch. Choice condition for an example seldom offered.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Campaign Pins from 1900. Includes: (1) "Rough Rider" Parade Badge, 3.5" in diameter, slogan on the back reads "The Rough Rider Campaign Club". (2) Mechanical elephant, 1 1/8" x 1", stamped base metal painted gold, the red blanket reads "GOP" and lifts to reveal images of the candidates. McKinley photograph scratched from attachment wire, else intact and in fine condition.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Mammoth Campaign Jugate Celluloid Badge. 10", by Whitehead and Hoag. The badge has staining along the edge and light surface wear, else very good.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Compliments of the L.A. Times. Two advertising pins for the campaign of 1900. This unusual pair appears here in very "minty" condition. The smaller 7/8" jugate although common place in it's design is very hard to find with the added feature of the L.A. Times ad. A rough and ready TR appears on the 1¼" example with a very light bit of mottling beside Teddy's ear, mentioned for strictest accuracy. An exceptional pair for this campaign.
McKinley & Roosevelt: An Awesome, Mammoth 10" Jugate Button in Incredible Condition. Only a handful of these largest of political buttons survived, and most, like the adjacent example, suffered significant trauma. Celluloid cracks seem particularly endemic to these large buttons. The condition of the present example is simply breathtaking, so vivid that the red, white, and blue ribbon appears almost three-dimensional. The celluloid surface retains its original sheen, and even the back lacks the surface oxidation usually seen on the metal elements of buttons of this period. For strictest accuracy we note that when the button is turned back and forth in the light, several fine surface scratches appear, and there is a minor bit of flattening on the rim at 12:45. Nonetheless, the overall condition is nothing short of spectacular. The original suspension loop is present on verso, as well as the fittings to attach a pin or easel. Diameter 10". This attention- getter should appeal to the most sophisticated collectors of political buttons and display items alike.
McKinley & Roosevelt: A Rare and Striking "Dinner Bucket" Button Variety. The dinner bucket carried by many American working men became an important Republican campaign symbol. McKinley had succeeded the recession-wracked administration of Grover Cleveland in 1897. Whether by Republican engineering or historical inevitability, prosperity had returned to the country, and a variety of 1900 campaign items reminded voters of this with the image of a full dinner pail, or bucket. With its subtle sepia tones and unusual diagonal portraits, this rare version is one of the nicest. The present example is in superb near mint condition. For accuracy we note a manufacturing irregularity: a half moon shaped portion of the button paper is missing, as made. While the celluloid folds perfectly around to the collet, this leaves a portion of that collet exposed under the clear celluloid from 5:30 to 6:30. This imperfection is barely visible from the front, and detracts minimally. Diameter 1¼".
McKinley & Roosevelt: A Rare, Limited Distribution Jugate Button from Minnesota. Distributed only at the convention of the National Republican League in St. Paul, July 17-19, 1900. A product of the obscure McGill-Warner Co. of St. Paul. Excellent condition, and one of only several examples of which we are aware. Imposing 1¾" size.
McKinley & Roosevelt and Bryan & Stevenson: Pair of Matched Glass Jugate Paperweights. 3" in diameter. Each with black and white pictures of the 1900 candidates. The McKinley & Roosevelt has minor paint loss on the bottom and a spot of darkening in the center, else, aside from minor surface scratches, very fine.
William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan: A Fine Pair of 1896 Mechanical Gold Bug and Silver Bug Pins. Perhaps the most iconic political badges of their era. This nicely matched pair has original photos with only slight aging, and none of the surface wear from opening and closing which is often found on these images. Overall condition is excellent. As usual there is considerable wear of the silvering on the Bryan example. Original pins are intact, and spring mechanisms work well on both, although the Bryan is missing the "stinger" lever used to open the wings. Many collectors like to display these pins as a pair, and it would be hard to find two examples which show better together. Height 1.25" on each; diameter when opened 1.625".
William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan: Large Lot of Twenty-nine Buttons and Watch Fobs. Various sizes, the largest 2" and the smallest ¾". Most very fine or better.
William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan: A Most Unusual 1½" "Eclipse" Button Variety. To our knowledge this is the only existing specimen of this distinctive design, which was purchased from an Ohio auction catalog. By an obscure button maker, Bullard & Moore of Kansas City, it is unique in several respects: the size, gold accents, and the slogan beneath McKinley's portrait: "Imaginary Eclipse/ Visible only at Kansas Cy. July 4". July 4 was actually the opening day of the 1900 Democratic National Convention in Kansas City, so this button was undoubtedly made for that occasion. There are a number of variations of these clever designs, which show one or the other of the 1900 candidates being eclipsed by the wearer's favorite. As a group, they are among the most sought after of political button designs, ranging in price from around $2000 to $20,000 for the colorful jugate eclipse. This particular example must surely rank as one of the most desirable. Basically, it is in beautiful condition, including the distinctive back paper. On careful examination one notes a little trivial, very light mottling, which tends to be obscured by the complex design, and in our opinion detracts only minimally. One of the most intriguing and significant pinback buttons, which it has been our pleasure to present.
William Jennings Bryan: A Scarce Metal Donkey from the 1908 Campaign. Although Bryan ran for the presidency three times, this item can be attributed to 1908 because an elephant mate containing the celluloid of Taft was also made. There was actually more than one version of each, one with a 2¼" celluloid and this one with a 1¾" insert. Typically these seem to be found with flawed celluloids, and this one is no exception, being slightly faded and exhibiting a little rim foxing. Perhaps as a group the Republican voters were more affluent than their Democratic counterparts of the day, but in any case it seems that far more of the elephant versions of these were sold than of the donkeys. Made of cast iron, with a bronze finish and open back. Height 6.25", length 7.5".
Bryan & Stevenson: Multicolor Jugate Litho Tin Tray, 1900. 12" in diameter. The tray was made by Chas. W. Shonk Co. of Chicago. Fading and crazing with some paint loss, else very good.
William Jennings Bryan: The Iconic "Bryan Octopus" Poster from the 1900 Election. This colorful and evocative poster is considered by many to be the ultimate example of political poster lithography from this golden era. "No crown of thorns.... no cross of gold" it proclaims, while Bryan is surrounded by rich imagery: the Statue of Liberty being hailed by liberated Cubans and Filipinos; a plow and hammer symbolizing American agriculture; the Liberty Bell; a figure of Justice; and a silver dollar and gold coin representations of the 16 to 1 monetary issue. Most compelling is the image of Lady Liberty, wielding an ax, shopping at the octopus of "trusts" which ensnares in its tentacles representations of major American industries. By the renowned Strobridge Lithography Co. of Cincinnati, it measures 21" x 31", nicely custom framed. Excellent condition.
William Jennings Bryan: One of the Rarest and Most Distinctive Cartoon Button Varieties. The theme of this 1900-dated design seems to miss the mark. It deprecates the Republicans' full dinner bucket appeal, while showing a lavish meal worthy of a plutocrat. Does it mean to suggest that Bryan would put such a repast on every American table?? In any case, one of the most distinctive designs for this dinner bucket theme. Only a few examples are known, and it is hard to imagine that any could exceed the condition of this beauty. Diameter 1¾".
Bryan & Kern: A Choice 1908 "Clean Sweep" Jugate Pinback. The theme of a broom sweeping out the political "dead wood" is a recurring one on political items dating back to the 1880s, but this is by far the most colorful and appealing item in that genre. It is the companion piece to the adjacent "elephant ears" Taft & Sherman variety, and only the fact that it is somewhat more plentiful keeps it from selling at the same rarefied price level. Diameter 1¼".
William Jennings Bryan: Nice Selection of Ten Watch Fobs and an 1896 Democratic Convention Souvenir Badge. Lot includes: five with celluloid images, two with relief busts, and a Bryan & Kern Jugate fob. Some scarce examples are present. The gilt fob, with the sepia image of Bryan, has a broken suspension. Some of the leather straps are replacement, else, most are very fine or better.
William Jennings Bryan: The Legendary "Hobby Horse" Campaign Pinback. This colorful and a dramatic large 2¼" button, along with its McKinley companion piece, is considered by many collectors to represent the high point of American lithography as applied to creating papers for pinback buttons. This is a beautiful example with vivid color and clean, glossy surface. However, as is the case with most examples of these Hobby Horse pins, there are some minor condition qualifications which must be weighed as well. There are the tiniest few specks of rim foxing at 11:00, noted purely for strictest accuracy. The metal collet has even surface rust, and the button paper shows some soiling and small stain marks. However, in our opinion these factors are overwhelmingly outweighed by the beautiful appearance of the button as viewed from the front, as the photo shows.
There is an interesting manufacturing anomaly which we cannot recall encountering previously. In our opinion it does not affect the value significantly, if at all, but we note it for accuracy: apparently the button paper for this pin was printed in an unusual format. Normally, papers are oversized, so that the coloration of the front continues around the back until it is tucked under the collet. However, this variety appears to have had the obverse design, only slightly larger than the button diameter, surrounded by a dark blue background. The present example is centered somewhat low, and there was not enough cream-colored area to extend all the way to the collet at the top. Accordingly, when viewed from the rim, the button appears to have a deep blue border around the top portion. This is not visible from the front, and as it is clearly "as made" we note it for the sake of interest and accuracy only. Excellent overall condition.
There is an interesting manufacturing anomaly which we cannot recall encountering previously. In our opinion it does not affect the value significantly, if at all, but we note it for accuracy: apparently the button paper for this pin was printed in an unusual format. Normally, papers are oversized, so that the coloration of the front continues around the back until it is tucked under the collet. However, this variety appears to have had the obverse design, only slightly larger than the button diameter, surrounded by a dark blue background. The present example is centered somewhat low, and there was not enough cream-colored area to extend all the way to the collet at the top. Accordingly, when viewed from the rim, the button appears to have a deep blue border around the top portion. This is not visible from the front, and as it is clearly "as made" we note it for the sake of interest and accuracy only. Excellent overall condition.
Social Democratic Party: Poster Picturing Party Founders Eugene V. Debs and Victor L. Berger, 1898. 10.75" x 15.25". The Social Democratic Party was founded in 1898 by Debs and Berger from a disparate group of Marxists, trade unionists, Owenites, populists, and unaffiliated radicals as an explicitly socialist alternative to the mainstream political parties. In 1900 Eugene Debs stood as the party's presidential candidate and received some 87,000 votes. Excellent.
Theodore Roosevelt at San Juan Hill: A Colorful Reverse on Glass Folk Art Painting Depicting Intermingled Rough Riders and Black Buffalo Soldiers in Battle. A remarkable large, naïve artwork (32" x 25" in original frame), quite possibly by an African-American folk artist. Depicts Roosevelt on horseback among a melee of Rough Riders, Buffalo Soldiers, and Spanish troops in heavy combat. Clearly a period work, it is a remarkably effective depiction of the frantic nature of real battle, much more so than many "sanitized" images of such subjects. While the role of the black troops in the San Juan Hill fighting was widely reported at the time, Roosevelt's self-promotion and the public adulation of his Rough Riders quickly obscured that reality, and only in the past decade or so have historians re-discovered the important role that the Buffalo Soldiers played in the Cuban campaign of 1898. This period work depicts the fighting as it actually took place. Condition of the painting is basically very nice. There are several minor areas of flaking which could be easily in-painted if one felt the need. A truly unique work, with great historical and folk art appeal.
Theodore Roosevelt: Campaign Portrait Pennant, 1904. 8.5" x 16.5". The pennant pictures Roosevelt flanked by "Our Next" and "President" below. One small snag at the top, else clean and crisp.
Theodore Roosevelt: Ceramic Toby Pitcher. 7.75" high. Considered one of the very best TR three dimensional items, it shows the president in safari dress. As if he weren't instantly recognizable, the belt buckle is marked "T.R.". Perhaps the neatest feature of this mug is the handle, made in the form of an elephant head and trunk. Marked on bottom as being the design of noted illustrator Edward Penfield, with the imprint of "The Toby Potteries New York." Pristine condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: Three "TR on an African Elephant" Mugs. 4.75", 4.5", and 4" high. The taller mug has green glaze, the smaller two, blue glaze. All are very fine or better.
Theodore Roosevelt: Bronze Bas Relief Portrait Plaque by James Earle Fraser, 1920. 10" x 11.75". The very attractive plaque was executed by Fraser who apprenticed under Augustus Saint-Gaudens and is best known as the designer of the buffalo nickel and the "End of the Trail" sculpture. Below TR's likeness are the words, "Aggressive Fighting for the Right is the Noblest Sport the World Affords." Produced by the Decorative Arts League of New York, the plaque had a very low casting, perhaps as few as twenty-five pieces. The plaque has a lovely patina and retains the original paper label on the back. Excellent.
Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft: Three Choice Aluminum Political Book Marks. A wonderful trio of political bookmarks from the early 20th century including two beautiful heart-shaped examples with delicate floral motifs with lithographed portraits of William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. Each measures 2" x 2 3/8" and both retain their original tie strings. Also included is a unusual whimsical book mark in the form of a bear with a lithograph portrait of Teddy Roosevelt on the obverse and a portrait of James S. Sherman with the caption "The Bear Still In Evidence But in Charge of a New Keeper". This bookmark bears a Dec. 3, 1907 patent mark. All examples are in excellent condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: An Unusual Toy Showing Him Leading a Rough Rider Charge. This charming turn-of-the-century metal toy features a clearly recognizable Teddy and two mounted Rough Riders. Attachments to the front and back axles ring the bell and move the horses as the toy is propelled by a handle from the rear when pulled by a string (handle absent). Some light surface rust on the frame and wheels, otherwise excellent condition. We have encountered several examples of a similar toy from the same maker with Roosevelt as a single rider, but this larger and more elaborate variant is much scarcer. Length 9.75", height 6.25". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Most Unusual Walking Stick Featuring a Portrait of TR. The hollow brass knob is topped with a metallic portrait of Roosevelt in profile, with his name around. This is an integral part of the knob, not an attachment. Roosevelt canes are much scarcer and valued higher than those for most other turn-of-the-century candidates. In our March 2008 auction of the Edward C. Gillette Collection, a TR walking stick sold for $2270, and a TR campaign cane sold for $1195. We have never encountered this particular variety before. Condition is great, with rich patina. Length 33.5". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Very Choice Pair of 1¾" Buttons Supporting Teddy for New York Governor and then Vice President. The governor version appeared for his 1898 campaign, and the popular design was reused with variants for his 1900 vice presidential run. The second example is holed as made at the bottom for the suspension of a rabbit's foot, a good luck symbol. This example is so choice that even the rabbit's foot is mint; often all the fur is gone and only the rabbit's gristly bones remain! These varieties are notorious for condition problems, and these two beauties present a rare opportunity.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Choice Example of the Popular Zigzag Candy Advertising Clicker. "Two Winners," it proclaims, and features images of TR and a candy box in one of the most familiar 1904 jugate button formats. Manufactured similarly to a pinback button, but the reverse has a shell metal insert with a metal clicker. This item was intended to be carried and played with, as opposed to being safely worn on one's lapel, so not surprisingly a number of the known examples display condition problems. A choice example like this is a prize indeed! Diameter 1.25".
Theodore Roosevelt: A Most Unusual Mechanical Pin Depicting Him in Rough Rider Uniform. These flag pins are among the most familiar mechanical political badges of their day, but we have never seen an example with this desirable image. The photo is clearly die cut and original. Excellent condition except that the clasp which holds the flag closed is broken off. Diameter when displayed open, 2".
Theodore Roosevelt: An Unusual and Striking 1900 Rough Rider Badge. Another super artifact from that epic Oklahoma City event, with celluloid of Roosevelt in Rough Rider uniform inset. Choice condition, and a prize acquisition for the sophisticated TR collector. Length 4.75".
Theodore Roosevelt: The Classic Clifford Berryman Teddy Bear Button Design. While there are some fierce competitors for the title, many collectors would deem this the top button design for this popular president. It features a Clifford Berryman cartoon image of a mini-Parade, with Roosevelt and running mate Charles Fairbanks high-stepping along in formal attire while a diminutive teddy bear on stilts brings up the rear carrying a banner reading "Four more years of Theodore". Berryman was of course the famed cartoonist credited with originating the Teddy Bear, one of the most ubiquitous images in twentieth century politics and popular culture. The present button example is a superb one, in virtually mint condition save for soiling on the original Torsch and Franz removable button paper on back. Diameter 1¾".
Theodore Roosevelt: Uncle Sam Welcomes Teddy Home from His Travels. This rare and colorful 1¼" button depicts Uncle Sam shaking the hand of Roosevelt dressed in Safari garb and pith helmet on his return to America. This is essentially an unimprovable example in virtually mint condition. Only out of slavish devotion to accuracy do we note the most inconsequential, light pinhead-sized spot below the "R" in "FROM." Universally acclaimed as one of the top TR button designs.
Theodore Roosevelt: Probably the Finest Attainable Example of this Spectacular 1900 Vice Presidential Pinback. In 1900 Roosevelt was the junior partner along with McKinley on the GOP national ticket. TR retained great popularity for his Spanish-American war exploits, and was often depicted in Rough Rider uniform on campaign items of that year. Teddy was much loved by the veterans of his Rough Rider unit, who almost to a man supported and actively campaigned for his candidacy. This brilliantly colored design was issued along with several other novelty items in conjunction with a four-day Rough Rider reunion in Oklahoma City which quickly turned into an extended TR political rally. Its scarcity and beauty make it one of the most desirable of the pinback varieties featuring TR in Rough Rider garb. While we have never researched the weather at the time, one suspects that there must have been some moisture in the air, because a high percentage of these buttons seem to exhibit some degree of foxing. But the present example exhibits brilliant color and a flawless surface, as if it had never seen the light of day. Surely an unimprovable copy. Diameter 1¼".
Theodore Roosevelt: A Spectacular Example of this Highly Prized Design. Bold color, great content, and rarity combine to make this one of the most sought-after of single-picture TR button varieties. "To assure continued prosperity elect Theodore Roosevelt for president". This example offers blazing color surface sheen, and perfect centering- a virtually unimprovable combination. For strictest accuracy we note the most trivial of manufacturing defects: on the reverse side there is a shallow 3/8" "chip" out of the button surface along the collet at five o'clock. However, the edge of this "chip" is finished, as is the celluloid-covered button paper as it folds around to join the collet. This is unquestionably as made, and would not even be worthy of mention were it not for the otherwise near-perfection of the present example. Minor damage and soiling to the inserted back paper, for those who find this of concern. Diameter 1¼".
Theodore Roosevelt: A Rare Cartoon Button with Roosevelt's Face on the Body of a Lion. "Teddy our Lion" below on this wonderful cartoon design. Only a few examples are known, and we can recall seeing only one which did not have condition issues. This one is essentially a very clean copy, with several small fox marks around the rim which barely show from the front. A very presentable example of such a great TR button rarity. Diameter 1¼".
Theodore Roosevelt: The Gorgeous 2 1/8" "Georgia Day" One-Day Event Button. This impressive variety, the size of a typical pocket mirror, has long been considered one of the most beautiful button designs of that rich era. It was issued to celebrate TR's visit to the Jamestown Exhibition in 1907. The present example is in unimprovably choice condition, and a worthy centerpiece for any TR collection.
Theodore Roosevelt: The Imposing 2 1/8" Version of this Classic Rough Rider Beauty. An outstanding example, in rich, deep sepia, and retaining its original surface sheen. We would call it mint but for a few utterly trivial tiny surface scratches and a slight, shallow indentation near the edge at 9:30. We note these for strictest accuracy, but this most certainly is as fine as any example of this variety which we've ever encountered. This design has always been a great collector favorite; an example with significant condition issues fetched $1075 against a presale estimate of $400-600 in our June 2008 Americana auction.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: A Classic 1904 Jugate Design, Rare in This Large 1¾" Size. It is hard to find these larger sized pinbacks of the 1896-1904 era in such beautiful condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Rare and Impressive 1904-Dated One-Day Event Badge. This truly has it all: it was issued for the June 1904 annual encampment of the Washington and Alaska GAR. At the top is an ultra high relief portrait of TR with "Veterans' Friend" below. The large suspended bronze medal depicts the state normal school at Bellingham, Washington, where the encampment was presumably held. Great condition and display presence on this desirable badge from the campaign year of 1904. Length 5.75".
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: The Largest 2 1/8" Size of the Classic "Miss Liberty" Jugate. This colorful design was perhaps the most popular jugate style of its day, being used for Republican and Democratic tickets from the 1904, 1908, and 1912 campaigns. The 1904 Roosevelt & Fairbanks version came in 1¼", 1¾", and 2 1/8" sizes. This largest size is the scarcest and of course has the greatest display presence, and commands the most attention and the highest price from collectors, with price records to over $3000. The present example has rim foxing running from 9:00 around to 3:00, which barely shows when the button is viewed from the front. Otherwise excellent condition and an affordable example of this great button.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Group of Three Different Campaign Pins in the Form of His Trademark Eye Glasses. Known as a pince-nez, Roosevelt's glasses were considered by some a bit of an affectation, and always featured prominently in caricatures of the popular president. Offered here are three 1904 campaign pins: one of brass containing sepia celluloid images of TR and his running mate Charles Fairbanks, and two 1904-dated metal varieties with raised portraits- one in the typically seen brass color and another more unusual silver-colored version. All three are in great condition, and measure 1.375" and 1.75" in diameter respectively.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: The Key 1¼" Polk County, Iowa Jugate Pinback. Only a small handful are known of this distinctively designed jugate. Overall display appearance is fine, but there are two small digs, presumably from the point of button pins, in Fairbanks' forehead, and another on TR's forehead. A small celluloid crack runs from Fairbanks' nose to the left side of his chin. Nonetheless, this is a very collectible example of one of the most sought after TR jugate varieties.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Most Unusual "Big Stick" 1905 Inaugural Badge. Attached is an actual stick, with TR's immortal quote "Speak softly, carry a big stick, and you will go far in a day". This is the first example we have encountered of this important ribbon badge, which will appeal to TR specialists, inaugural collectors, and generalists alike. Minor overall "aging." Staining on back bleeds through only in small area below the center of the attached silk flag, as seen in the photo. Original pin for wearing on verso, length 7".
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: Colorful 1904 Bandanna. About 22" square. A red, white and blue bandanna picturing 1904 Republican candidates Theodore Roosevelt and Charles W. Fairbanks. In near mint condition. Scarce this nice.
Theodore Roosevelt: San Juan Hill Campaign Pinback. Appearing here in near mint condition at 1¼", this pinback has it all. Bold color and exceptional design give it a broad appeal, this is truly an outstanding addition to any collection.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: Three Classic 1904 Jugate Campaign Pins. Consists of: (1) A 1¼" full color button with portraits of TR and CF made by the Whitehead and Hoag Co., Newark, N.J. Columbia's hair flows into the scene and blends into the gold decor surrounding the oval pictures of the candidates. This example is in pristine condition and very nicely centered; (2) "Stand Pat", the Republican slogan of 1904, is represented in this coat-tail variant depicting a hand of winning cards showing Roosevelt, his running mate Charles W. Fairbanks, and Pennsylvania's 9th District Congressman Henry B. Cassel. This 1¼" example is in choice condition; and (3) The desirable and classic "Standing Liberty" design first appeared in the 1904 campaign, and proved so popular that it was also used for the candidates in 1908 and 1912, in varying sizes. This 1¼" example is excellent.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy's Terrors" Los Angeles Reunion Button. 1¾". A fantastic pinback button featuring a caricature of Roosevelt riding a jack rabbit, six guns in hand set atop a four leaf clover. In the background an Indian runs for cover and another Indian is hiding in a tepee. This button may have been associated with the 1928 Rough Rider reunion in Los Angeles. Trivial wear, else an excellent example.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks and Parker & Davis: Matched Set of 1904 Jugate Campaign Paperweights. 4" x 2.5". Made by A. Graeser of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, these outstanding examples picture all candidates. The process of making these paperweights is as popular in form as it is in content due to the utilization of milk glass. The Parker & Davis paperweight has surface wear and light chipping to the bottom, else near fine, but the Roosevelt & Fairbanks is in choice condition.
Roosevelt & Johnson: A Key Celluloid Jugate for These Bull Moose Running Mates. Although technically a third-party ticket, Roosevelt and Johnson outpolled the regular Republican ticket of Taft & Sherman in 1912. Accordingly most hobbyists, even those who eschew third-party items, actively seek items from this upstart party. While a number of Roosevelt & Johnson jugate varieties exist, all are rare, and most are thought to have been manufacturers' samples or limited-distribution items such as the present example put out by the Progressive Party of Wisconsin.
The 1¼" celluloid itself is in very choice condition, holed at the top for suspension as made, as are all of this variety. It hangs from a brass "Committee" bar, suspended from a blue silk ribbon reading "Wisconsin Progressive Party". The ribbon is typically deteriorated, but has been stabilized and is in solid condition despite its partial horizontal separations and overall aging. A great relic of this historic and popular ticket.
The 1¼" celluloid itself is in very choice condition, holed at the top for suspension as made, as are all of this variety. It hangs from a brass "Committee" bar, suspended from a blue silk ribbon reading "Wisconsin Progressive Party". The ribbon is typically deteriorated, but has been stabilized and is in solid condition despite its partial horizontal separations and overall aging. A great relic of this historic and popular ticket.
Theodore Roosevelt: An Awesome 2 1/8" Version of This Wonderful 1912 Bull Moose Design. A scarce but familiar variety in the standard 7/8" version, but another story entirely in this huge size. Surely one of the rarest and most desirable of TR pinbacks, especially in such choice condition. Worthy of the most advanced specialist's collection, or a spectacular representative item from Teddy's epic third party quest for another term in office.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks and Parker & Davis: Matched Pair of 1904 Jugates. Both depict a colorful Lady Liberty holding open a flag variously supporting portraits of Roosevelt & Fairbanks or Parker & Davis. Excellent condition and hard to find so in this 1¼" size.
Parker & Davis: Rare Jugate Custard Glass Cream Pitcher with Color Transfer. 2.75" tall. Excellent condition. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William Howard Taft: A Bronze GOP Elephant into Which Is Set a 2 1/8" Portrait Celluloid. Along with its Bryan mate in the form of a donkey, this has long been a favorite among collectors of three-dimensional political items. The celluloid button insert is the correct, original one, and although it shows some minor wear, the overall display appearance of this piece is excellent. Height 4.5", links 6.5".
U.S. Presidents Up Through Taft: An Unusual Embroidered Patchwork Quilt. The general format is a familiar one, picturing the presidents up through the incumbent at the time it was made (indeed, a more typical example up through Harding is also included in this auction). But this is an unusual and complex variant. Generally the portraits are embroidered onto a single sheet of fabric, but in this case each portrait square and the red divisions are all individual pieces of cloth sewn together as a patchwork. In addition to the presidents, it depicts various subjects, including historical ones (the Liberty Bell, Fulton's steamboat The Claremont) and images from popular culture (Buster Brown and Tige). In totality, this is the most impressive example of this genre we have ever seen. The back is unfinished as is often the case. Condition is excellent but for a little bit of trivial staining noted strictly for accuracy. 80" x 81".
Taft & Sherman: A Choice Example of the Classic "Elephant Ears" Jugate Button Rarity. Collectors may disagree as to what would be the most desirable jugate button variety, but it is hard to imagine this delightful design failing to make anyone's Top Ten list. What could be more memorable than this crazed-appearing pachyderm with the 1908 running mates pictured on his gigantic ears? The mate to the adjacent "clean sweep" design for the opposing ticket of Bryan & Kern, and what a pair they make! Diameter 1¼".
Taft & Sherman and Bryan & Kern: Two Fabulous 1908 Campaign Postcards. For our money, there is no better political postcard pair than these boldly colorful beauties depicting two highly sought after jugate button varieties. Both unused and in excellent condition. More display punch than the buttons at a fraction of the price; a clean pair of these jugate pinbacks would set one back in the neighborhood of $7,500!
Woodrow Wilson Cabinet Card Signed, circa 1880s, "With love from Cousin Woodrow" on the verso. Imprinted by Pach Bros., New York City on lower margin. This likeness of a crisp, young Wilson dates to a period of transition in the future president's life. In 1883, he left a fledgling law practice in Atlanta in order to pursue an academic career and had joined Princeton's faculty by 1890. Wilson's portrait sitting with the Pach Brothers would have occurred between 1885 and 1890 given the address on the imprint. The brothers - Augustus, Oscar, and Godfrey - operated a successful studio well into the 20th century and were experienced as celebrity portrait photographers. Wilson was a return customer as there exists a well-documented Pach portrait of him taken in 1912. Toned with light soiling not affecting image. Fine condition.
Woodrow Wilson: Campaign Portrait Pennant. 29.5" x 10.5". The swallow-tailed pennant pictures Wilson surrounded by applied stars on a blue field. The rest of the pennant is four red and four white stripes. Wilson's image is printed with hand-colored highlights. The stars and stripes are sewn, not printed. Light mothing and foxing, else very fine.
Woodrow Wilson: Bronze Portrait Bust. 7" high. The bust, marked "Tiffany Studios, N.Y.", has a lovely patina. The plinth below the bust has a facsimile of Wilson's signature. Dents to front and back of the plinth and a dent to the bottom of Wilson's right lapel, else near very fine.
Woodrow Wilson: A Mammoth Signed Bronze Plaque, With Southwestern Motifs, Honoring President Wilson. Measuring 25" x 42", this deep-relief bronze sculpture probably dates from the period of Wilson's presidency, 1913-1921. Blankets, pottery, and other artifacts from the American southwest were very much in vogue among interior designers of the early 20th century. It seems likely that such a large piece was probably created for a bank or office building. It is signed on the front by the artist, "Ludv. Dorge" (Ludwig Dorge, Danish-American sculptor, 1872 - 1960, best known for plaques produced for the 1933 Century of progress exposition.)
We have never seen another example of this plaque, and its massive size and quality of execution strongly suggest that it is a one-of-a-kind sculpture executed on commission. Surely the finest bronze plaque depicting an American president which we have ever encountered. Excellent condition, with original mounting loops on back for easy wall display.
We have never seen another example of this plaque, and its massive size and quality of execution strongly suggest that it is a one-of-a-kind sculpture executed on commission. Surely the finest bronze plaque depicting an American president which we have ever encountered. Excellent condition, with original mounting loops on back for easy wall display.
Woman's Suffrage: Votes for Women Felt Pennant. 28" x 8". Features black lettering on light yellow felt. Very good to fine condition. Not common.
Woman's Suffrage: National Woman's Party Flag. While banners and pennants were very popular items to display and carry during suffragist demonstrations and marches, one seldom finds flags that have survived. This 59" x 34" flag is one fortunate exception. This flag was obtained by Frank Corbeil from the National Woman's Party Headquarters in Washington and is in the party's official colors of purple, yellow, and white. Apart from two small holes, it is in very good condition. A spectacular piece.
Woman's Suffrage: "The Suffragist Arousing Her Sisters" to the Cause Felt Pennant. Colorful and attractive, this classic piece measures 30" x 11" and was issued by the Woman Suffrage Party of New York, a group started by Carrie Chapman Catt. It features the famous statue of the "Suffragist Arousing Her Sisters" along with the traditional slogan of "Votes for Women". There is a bit of dirt on the yellow portion of the felt but this piece is, nevertheless, in very good condition. A truly classic pennant.
Woman's Suffrage: Rare Gauze 1913 Suffrage Pennant. Most known suffrage pennants are made of felt, a few of linen. This is the first that we have seen made with white painted letters on gauze. Measuring 10" x 25", this pennant, dated 1913, is in very fine condition. A great addition to any suffrage collection.
Autographs
Woman's Suffrage: Alice Paul Autograph Letter Signed to Harriet May Mills. One page, Philadelphia, October 2, 1911, on Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association letterhead. Alice Paul, who was later to form the National Woman's Party, writes to Harriet May Mills, a top NAWSA organizer in New York State and President of the New York State Woman Suffrage Association, thanking her for a speech that she recently gave on suffrage that was well received. While letters from suffragists are common enough, rarely does one ever come to market that was written from one suffrage leader to another. The letter is matted with pictures of both Paul and Mills. A very attractive item.
Political
Woman's Suffrage: Unusual Woman Suffrage Pennant. 23" x 11.5". What is different about this black on yellow felt pennant is its slogan. Most pennants of this type say simply "Votes for Women". This reads "Vote for Woman Suffrage". The felt is in very fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: "Votes for Women" Double-Sided Swallowtail Banner. 76" x 52". An impressive sized banner with black lettering on yellow felt, this is one of the more spectacular pieces in this collection. "Votes for Women" is inscribed both on the front and on the back and the entire banner is attached to a white pole. In very fine condition, this piece would make a great wall hanging.
Woman's Suffrage: Extremely Rare Idaho Suffrage Umbrella. Probably issued by the Woman Suffrage Party of New York, this yellow and white umbrella or parasol was made for demonstrations in the New York City area. This one, marked "Idaho", is very similar to one marked "Oregon" which sold in an earlier Heritage auction (Auction 659, Lot 25253); it is likely that both items were issued for the same event. This umbrella is in good condition with the exception of several small tears in one of the Idaho panels. This is the last of the umbrellas from the collection, and it is probably the last chance for collectors to pick one up for years to come. Just a great item!
Woman's Suffrage: Suffrage Spinner or Whirl-a-Gig. Features a silver bird upon which the words "Votes for Women" are inscribed. The flag at the top is partially torn, but reads "Victory". The flag, while incomplete here, has usually been missing from the few examples to hit the market. This example is likely in the best condition of all known copies of this version.
Woman's Suffrage: Votes for Women Spinner or Whirl-a-Gig. This is the third and last example of a suffrage spinner from the Corbeil collection. It is unusual in that the spinner includes the tin outline of a fish and includes the words "Votes for Women". This example is complete with flag and reads "Victory 1915". Because these spinners were played with by children, and because cloth flags at the top of these pieces were so fragile, most flags have not survived. It is highly unusual to find a complete specimen such as this. A great item for either the toy or the suffrage collector.
Woman's Suffrage: Spectacular "Votes for Women" Headquarters Hanging. This linen "Votes for Women" banner must have hung from a building or large hall. It is made of linen and measures 8.5' wide by 14' tall. While there are a few small holes in the cloth, overall the banner is in very fine condition. Considering that it must have been hung and subject to the abuse of inside or outside elements, the banner has come through in remarkably fine condition. This should go to a museum or to a collector with a large enough area to display it.
Woman's Suffrage: Bound Volume of the Votes for Women Periodical. This lot consists of a bound volume of the suffrage paper Votes for Women. The copies date from October 1, 1909 to September 30, 1910. It appeared originally as a monthly, but became a weekly in 1908. The paper was edited by Frederick and Emmeline Pethick Lawrence until the break between the Lawrences and the Pankhursts in 1912. Prior to that time it was the official organ of the WSPU. All of the fifty-two issues contained in this volume are in very good condition, although the papers are a bit yellowed. The front cover contains an image of the famous Clarion figure designed by Sylvia Pankhurst. The image, though, is badly scuffed. A truly historic volume with much information about the English movement.
Woman's Suffrage: Elizabeth Cady Stanton Harlem Equal Rights League Pinback. 1¼" with a Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, New Jersey backmark. This rare button is one that all suffrage collectors know about but almost no one has. The fact that it was issued by the Harlem Equal Rights League throws off some collectors who assume that it was issued by an African-American organization. It was not. The Harlem Equal Rights League was organized by white women very early in the century prior to the mass migration of Blacks to the area before, during, and following WWI. In pristine condition, this is definitely one of the top five suffrage pins on anyone's list.
Woman's Suffrage: Rare New Jersey "Votes for Women" Button. 7/8", with Sommer Badge Manufacturing Co., Newark, New Jersey backmark. This black on yellow celluloid was manufactured in all probability for the October 19, 1915 referendum, in a campaign that was heavily funded. Bright, vibrant coloring and in fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Choice Elizabeth Cady Stanton 1815-1915 Centennial Pinback Button. 1¼", with a Women's Political Union, New York backmark. This very rare pinback button depicting Elizabeth Cady Stanton on the one hundredth anniversary of her birth, was issued by her daughter, Harriet Stanton Blatch, through her suffrage organization, the Women's Political Union, for the November 2, 1915 New York State Suffrage Referendum. In bright, vibrant colors, this is the finest example of this famous pin that we have seen. Stanton, like her counterpart, Susan B. Anthony, tried to avoid being canonized by the suffrage movement, lest the campaign for women's rights be reduced to a cult of personality. She died in 1902, however, and she had no control thereafter on the use of her image. This pin has always been regarded as one of the keys to any suffrage collection, and it always commands high prices whenever it makes a rare appearance. This beautiful button is in pristine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Rare "Votes for New Jersey Women" Button. 7/8", with Sommer Badge Manufacturing Co., Newark, New Jersey backmark. This extremely rare black on gold celluloid was issued by the New Jersey Woman's Suffrage Association, the largest of several women's rights groups in the state. It was organized in 1867 and used the traditional colors of the movement. This pin has only appeared once or twice in auction in the past twenty years, and it is missing in even some of the most sophisticated collections. Bright, vibrant coloring and in fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Trio of Pinback Buttons. A nice sampling of buttons including a tiny 9/16" gold version ("Votes for Women") and two 7/8" yellow examples ("Votes for Women" and "Vote For Woman Suffrage November 2nd"). Some surface wear to one example, otherwise all buttons in very good condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Nevada Equal Franchise Society Button. 7/8", with a Walter N. Brunt Printing Co., San Francisco backmark. One of the most attractive and scarcest of Woman Suffrage items is this 1" yellow, green, and white celluloid from Nevada. The organization that issued it, the Nevada Equal Franchise Society, was spearheaded by Anne Henrietta Martin, who was instrumental in obtaining the right for women to vote in a 1914 referendum in that state. Nevada was the last state in the West to go for suffrage, and, with the victory, national suffragists turned their thoughts towards the East. This pin has only come up three times before in auction in the last twenty-five years. With clear, bright colors, it is in excellent condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Seven English Suffrage-Related Real Photo Cards. All examples 3.5" x 5.5" and in very good condition. The English suffragists recorded through "semi-official" photographers, much of the history and events of the movement as they occurred. To have a collection of such cards is to trace a decade or so of the English Suffrage activities. This lot includes examples featuring: suffragette Vera Holme on horseback; a National Union of Women Suffrage Societies march; examples of various suffrage meetings and marches; and perhaps most interesting, a card featuring the funeral of Emily Davison, the suffragist who leaped in front of King George's horse and was killed. She was noted as the first suffrage martyr, and her funeral was a large event at the time.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Nine English Suffrage Leader Postcards. All examples 3.5" x 5.5" and in near fine condition. This lot consists of pictures of nine leaders of either the Women's Social and Political Union or the Women's Freedom League, two of the main English suffrage organizations. Featured are: Christabel Pankhurst, daughter of the WSPU founder; Emmeline Pankhurst; Flora Drummond; Mary Gawthrope; Isabel Seymour; Mrs. Wolstenholme Elmy; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Snowden; and Margaret Milne Farquharson. Many of these cards, though not of the more famous suffragists, are still somewhat uncommon. Most of these cards were sold by the two organizations at their shops around the country as fund raisers.
Woman's Suffrage: Saxon Car Postcard and Ad along with Three Wagon Cards. A fantastic lot of historical suffrage postcards including an example published by National American Woman Suffrage Association, with the accompanying ad. It pictures the suffragists Alice Snitzer Burke and Nell Richardson who toured the country on behalf of suffrage in their Saxon car. Their journey was made into a popular song called "November." The accompanying ad for the Saxon is probably the first car ad directed to women in general and suffragists in particular. Suffrage auto tours were quite common. Both the card and ad are in excellent condition. Accompanying this card are three wagon images. Suffrage wagons also traveled the countryside on behalf of suffrage. The card that is signed by both Rosalie Jones and Elizabeth Freeman is particularly significant. Both are known suffragists. Jones was sometimes referred to as General Rosalie Jones. This particular cart was on its way to Washington D.C. to take part in the suffrage parade of March 3, 1913, that preceded Wilson's inauguration. A scarce card.
Woman's Suffrage: Four Real Photo Postcards. 5.5" x 3.5". Fine condition. A small collection of four beautifully clear real photo postcards featuring marching suffragists in various locales across the United States. One particularly nice example features a woman driving a decorated horse-drawn carriage annotated on the reverse "Dear Cousin, Clara drove the team, Votes for Women at the carnival in Georgetown. I though you would like one. Cousin Annie". In another example you can just make out the writing on a sign carried by a group of suffragists: "Let Ohio Women Vote". There is one anti-suffrage example in the group featuring a horse-drawn float with the banner "Vote No on Woman Suffrage". An impressive lot.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Eight English Suffrage Postcards. 3.5" x 5.5", in very good condition. A fabulous lot with great graphics featuring an example from the Oxford Women Students Society for Women's Suffrage, another from the Women Writers' Suffrage League, and a card featuring a facsimile of Emmeline Pankhurst's temporary prison discharge. Pankhurst was imprisoned and released several times due to ill health, no doubt exacerbated by her frequent hunger strikes. Additional examples include a woman's rights card that asks, among other things, to end the white slave traffic, and is parodied specifically by a second card, with a woman holding up a "No Votes Thank You" sign. Also noteworthy are three Women's Social & Political Union organization cards.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Sixteen English Color Comic Suffrage Postcards. Each example measures about 5.5" x 3.5" and all examples are in very good condition. A fabulous selection of comic post cards with comic suffrage themes done as only the English can. Though comic in nature, these postcards do provide a look at the attitudes prevalent at the time with regards a woman's right to vote.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Fifteen Whimsical Color "Vote for Wimmen" Postcards by Cobb Shinn. Each example measures 3.5" x 5.5" with a T. P. & Co. backmark and each is in very good condition. Fifteen post cards in a series that depict little girls in a variety of cute predicaments featuring a suffrage theme. These postcards would have you believe that the best way to secure a woman's right to vote was through employing her feminine charms to influence the male of the species.
Woman's Suffrage: Five Photographs by Mrs. Albert Broom. The publisher, Mrs. Albert Broom, was one of several "unofficial" W.S.P.U. photographers who recorded many events of that organization including the famous exhibition at Prince's Skating Rink, depicted on one of the cards in this lot. Her real photo cards could be processed very quickly and were often on sale on the same day as the event depicted on the cards. Her cards are extremely collectible and always demand a premium among real photo suffrage collectors. This lot consists of five cards all in excellent condition, one of the aforementioned skating rink event and four from an unspecified march, where many of the women are carrying the famous portcullis symbol.
Woman's Suffrage: Sixteen Different English Suffrage Cards. Subjects in this comic lot include a woman being force fed in prison, a phrenologist reading the bumps on the head of a suffragette, a woman proposing to a man, a group of suffragettes demanding "husbands for old maids," a stump speaker being carried away by a Bobbie, and a woman handing a birthday card to a suffragette in prison. This is the most colorful of the lots in this current auction, and the condition of the cards is generally very good to very fine.
Woman's Suffrage: Nine Cards of W.S.P.U. Leaders. Pictured on these cards are various leaders of the Women's Social and Political Union, including Gladice Keevil, Mr. and Mrs. Pethick-Lawrence, Annie Kenny, Christabel Pankhurst, Mrs. Tuke, Mrs. Massy, Lady Constance Lytton, and Mrs. How Martyn (in prison garb). Most of these cards were sold in W.S.P.U. shops around the country. Silvia Pankhurst even designed a postcard album for them. In general very good condition. A great grouping!
Woman's Suffrage: Eight English Suffrage Leader Photos. The subjects are associated with the Women's Social and Political Union or the Women's Freedom League, two of the main English suffrage organizations. There is one of Christabel Pankhurst, daughter of the WSPU founder, Emmeline Pankhurst. Many of these cards, though not of the more famous suffragists, are still somewhat uncommon. Most of these cards were sold by the two organizations at their shops around the country as fund raisers. Fine to excellent condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Seventeen Different English Comic Cards. This lot consists of seventeen different English suffrage cards from different publishers. Subjects include storks, children, golliwogs, bossy women controlling their husbands, a rooster who is told by his feminist wife to lay half the eggs, and a rat that promises to take care of the suffragettes. A nice group in good to very fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Fifteen Different English Comic Cards. Subjects included, is a group of ugly women demanding the vote, a woman striking a man in her demands, a suffragette coat of arms, small children, a woman giving a stump speech, women racing the House of Commons, etc. A nice group in good to very fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Ten Different Women's Freedom League Cards. The WFL was formed in 1907 when Charlotte Despard, Teresa Billington-Greig and others broke away from Emmeline Pankhurt's W.S.P.U., believing that its military operation was undemocratic in principle. This lot features a great card of the WFL traveling suffrage wagon along with several poses of Despard, Billington-Greig, and Muriel Matters. These ten cards were all sold by the WFL as fund-raisers. In general very good to excellent condition. Just a great assortment.
Woman's Suffrage: Five Great State Postcards. Here we present an exceptional group lot of cards specific to state-associated suffrage groups. The two Rhode Island cards are extremely rare and although hand writing on post cards tends to detract from the value, the writing in this case actually adds to the cards' value since it is that of noted suffragist, Sarah Algeo. Her personal message on each card mentions a suffrage parade. The Vermont card is in great condition, and is only one of three known. The Tennessee card, with both Democratic and Republican candidates seeking the support of the newly enfranchised woman, is a great card. The card was made for the post-suffrage amendment by two years, it has a tear and some bends, but it is highly unusual to find anything from a Southern state. The California card, put out by the Political Equality League, is scarce, but known. Still, its image is very appealing..
Woman's Suffrage: Seventeen English Color Comic Photo Cards. There were numerous satires of the suffrage movement done in color with photographs of real people dressed up as Bobbies and Suffragettes. In very good to fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Six Photo Cards Including the Scottish Campaign. The best card in this group is of a suffragist in Holloway prison. The Scottish campaign card is very desirable and one of the few cards that illustrate that campaign. The NUWSS card depicts one of their famous marches. We have never seen the Aylesbury Convict Prison card before. The two London Life cards which end this grouping are always popular, sometimes selling for $200 or more. This should be one of the more competitive of the postcard lots.
Woman's Suffrage: Eleven Real Photo English Postcards. Highlighting this group of cards is one from a W.S.P.U. bazaar, where, among other things, one could purchase suffrage badges and jewelry, tea sets, postcards and postcard albums, literature, etc. It is a classic image that has been reproduced in several English histories of the suffrage movement. The next five cards all deal with a procession on June 17, 1911 and make a nice grouping. There is a bend on one of the cards that has to be mentioned. You might find these cards available for sale by English dealers at individual prices of $150-$200 each.
Autographs
Woman's Suffrage: Marietta Stow Signed Cabinet Card. 4.25" x 6.5" with a Morse, San Francisco studio mark. Marietta Stow was an early champion of equal rights for women. She pushed the conventional boundaries by running for governor of California and also running for Vice President of the United States as the Equal Rights Party candidate in the 1884 election. It was in this last capacity that she signed, actually double signed this cabinet card. Directly under her portrait she has written "Marietta L. Stow,/ 1884 Equal Rights Candidate/ for Vice President of the/ United States." In red ink, and presumably in her hand is written "Residence - 1921 Sacramento St. San Francisco Cal." and the date "May 1, 1885". On the verso she's written "Complements of/ Marietta L. Stow./ San Francisco, Cal./ May 1-85". A fantastic image from one of the lesser known but important leaders in the fight for equal rights for women. Some light toning to image and with mounting remnants on the verso, else in excellent condition.
Political
Woman's Suffrage: Susan B. Anthony Pin. What makes this pin unusual is that Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton tried to avoid having too much attention directed towards them as individuals, fearing that the cult of personality would displace the importance of their movement. This probably received special dispensation from N.A.W.S.A. because it was a memorial pin produced after Anthony's death in 1906. Made by Whitehead and Hoag and measuring 1" in diameter, it features bright, vibrant coloring. It seldom comes up in auction and is missing in most suffrage collections.
Woman's Suffrage: The Clarion Pinback. A symbol of the Suffrage movement and a true gem. With vibrant colors and an excellent surface, "The Clarion" or Herald pin is regarded by many as the quintessential suffrage button or badge. It was issued by the Women's Political Union, an organization founded in 1910 by Harriet Stanton Blatch, daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. This pin combines both the W.S.P.U.'s official colors of purple, green, and white and the herald design itself. The six stars on the Herald's flag denote that this pin was made in 1911 or 1912 after California had been added to the suffrage column. Five other sizes and variants of this pin are known to exist.
Warren G. Harding: An Embroidered Coverlet Picturing the Presidents up through Incumbent Harding. Handcrafted circa 1921-1923, it features portraits - sometimes rather fanciful - of each chief executive, embroidered in red on a white cotton background. Unlike several similar pieces we have seen, this is a fully finished coverlet with backing, not a single sheet of cloth. Condition is virtually mint, and it would display beautifully on a large wall. Approximately 42" x 68".
Calvin Coolidge and John W. Davis: Pair of 1924 Campaign Felt Portrait Pennants. 30" including tassels. Slight fading, else very fine.
Calvin Coolidge: Presidential Campaign Portrait Watch Fob. The 1 1/2" celluloid fob has a blue-tinted image of Coolidge above, "For President / 1924 - Calvin Coolidge - 1924". Very fine.
John W. Davis: Presidential Campaign Portrait Watch Fob. The 1 1/2" celluloid fob has a blue-tinted image of Davis above, "For President / 1924 - John W. Davis - 1924". Very fine.
Robert La Follette: Presidential Campaign Portrait Watch Fob. The 1 1/2" celluloid fob has a blue-tinted image of La Follette above, "For President / 1924 - Robert M. La Follette - 1924". Very fine.
Herbert Hoover: Painted Democratic Party Anti-Hoover Campaign Sign, 1932. 27.5". The round hand-painted sign has a truck, "US & Co.", being pulled out of the mud by the Democratic donkey while the GOP elephant remains mired. Around the rim, "Give the Donkey a Chance. The Elephant Can't Make It." Painted on cardboard with a drawstring cloth surround. The painted front is very fine with some holes in the fabric back unnoticeable from the front.
Herbert Hoover: A Rare Oilcloth Automobile Spare Tire Cover. A rare category of political item used only for a short time in the late 1920s and early 1930s, these covers fit snugly over rear-mounted spare tires, effectively recommending one's favorite candidate to anyone in the following car. This unusual variety must have been rare even in its day, for even among those who supported the unpopular Hoover for re-election, how many would have been willing to advertise those sentiments so visibly? Not surprisingly, since they were exposed to the elements, these tire covers are often found in less than ideal condition. This one, although demonstrating some minor wear and aging, is well above average condition for the type. For some reason the portrait of Hoover itself is light, which we have not observed on any other examples we have seen. Diameter 30.5".
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Stangl "Happy Days Are Here Again" Prohibition Repeal Pitcher and Mug Set. Originally made by Stangl pottery in 1934 to celebrate "Repeal", this pitcher and mug set features caricatures of FDR and other prominent Democrats. This lot includes pieces of this set in light brown, each with each bearing the slogan "Happy Days Are Here Again" and an image of a noted politician. The caricatures are of: FDR (pitcher and one mug); former Governor of New York and Democratic presidential candidate Alfred E. Smith; Maryland Governor Albert Ritchie; Postmaster General James Farley; former Secretary of War Newton Baker; and former Secretary of the Treasury William Gibbs McAdoo. The Stangl Company, New Jersey. Pitcher: 7.5" H. Mugs: 4" H. Very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Stangl "Happy Days Are Here Again" Prohibition Repeal Pitcher and Mug Set. Pitcher: 7.5" H x 7.25" diameter. Mugs: 4" high x 4.125" diameter. Originally made by Stangl pottery in 1934 to celebrate "Repeal", this pitcher and mug set features caricatures of FDR (pitcher and four mugs) and former governor of New York and Democratic presidential candidate Alfred E. Smith (one mug). The pieces of this set are in light green with each bearing the slogan "Happy Days Are Here Again" and an image of FDR or Smith. The Stangl Company, New Jersey. Chip on lip of pitcher and minor chips on one FDR mug and the Al Smith mug, else very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Democratic "Hee Haw Victory 1932" License Plate Tag. 11.5" x 6.25". Cast metal. Manufactured by Tims Foundry, Kansas City, Missouri. A whimsical campaign item in fine condition.
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: Hand-Painted Ceramic Dolls. 10.5" high. Both dolls are remarkable likenesses of the president and the first lady. Light soiling and wear, else both are fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Electric Desk Clock and Penholder. 13" x 5.25" x 4.25" high. The leather clock bears the seal of the President of the United States on the top. According to an unsigned note, the clock/penholder, used by FDR in the executive office at the White House and was later used aboard the U.S.S. Williamsburg, was obtained by [Chief Boatswain] J. H. Kevers. An engraved plaque on the underside of the clock reads, "President F. D. Roosevelt / U.S.S. Potomac / 1936 to 1940". Kevers was assigned to the presidential yacht detail, serving on both the Potomac and the Williamsburg. The leather clock case was made by Arthur Hertzberg & Craftsmen. The clock works were made by the Pennwood Electric Company of Pittsburgh, founded in the early 1930s, and was one of the first clockmakers to market a digital clock. Minor surface scratches and tape residue in the back, else fine.
Franklin Roosevelt: Personal Presidential Flag. Used during World War II. This design was adopted in 1916 at the order of Woodrow Wilson, and incorporates the eagle from the presidential seal on a deep blue field, with a white star in each corner. The flag itself is made of wool, with the design elements carefully embroidered. The original tag reads" Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot / inspected by (name) / 6-17-42," insuring that this is an official presidential flag and not a commercial copy. Its relatively small size, 28" x 18", suggests that it may have been displayed in the president's office or possibly flown on a vehicle in which he rode. This style flag remained in use through 1945, when President Truman ordered an extensive redesign.
Condition is superb. the colors are rich and unfaded, with only a hint of light age browning on the red, white, and blue shield. Several tiny barely detectable moth holes are noted for strictest accuracy. An historic presidential artifact with great display appeal, formerly in the renowned FDR collection of Drs. Joseph J. and Deborah M. Plaud.
Condition is superb. the colors are rich and unfaded, with only a hint of light age browning on the red, white, and blue shield. Several tiny barely detectable moth holes are noted for strictest accuracy. An historic presidential artifact with great display appeal, formerly in the renowned FDR collection of Drs. Joseph J. and Deborah M. Plaud.
Boxing Great Joe Louis Endorses Wendell Willkie In 1940. In an era when most such celebrities seem to tilt Democratic, it may surprise some to know that the Brown Bomber was a widely publicized Willkie supporter. A variety of buttons and other novelty items were produced to capitalize on the endorsement. All of the pinback varieties picturing Louis are highly prized by political and boxing collectors alike. Offered here is a 1½" picture pin, the largest size of its type, along with a more readily obtainable but none the less desirable 1¾" slogan variety. Both in excellent condition.
Harry S Truman: The Famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" Newspaper Headline, The Chicago Tribune. 16.25" x 11.25" sight size, framed 22" x 16.75" overall (not examined out of the frame). One of the most avidly collected mementoes of the politics of the mid 20th century. The pro-Republican Chicago Tribune, combining excessive optimism with the desire to get a jump on the competition, rushed into print their November 3rd 1948 edition proclaiming Dewey to be the victor. Late returns from California tipped the balance to Truman, and the rest is history. Truman was photographed beaming and holding up a copy of the Tribune, probably the most iconic political photograph of the 20th century. Interestingly, the same phenomenon occurred in 1916, as several different newspapers proclaimed Republican Charles Evan Hughes to be the victor; however once again late results from California gave the election to Woodrow Wilson. Even toning, else excellent.
Harry S Truman: 1940 Senate Re-election Poster. 10.5" x 13.5" sight size, matted and framed 14.5" x 18" overall. A very nice item from Truman's successful Democratic senate re-election campaign that features a bespectacled portrait of the candidate. Some paper loss, else near fine.
Autographs
Harry S Truman: Election Document Signed, 1926.. The invoice from Fratcher Printing Company of Kansas City, Missouri is for a total of 8000 scratch (sample) ballots for Harry Truman's 1926 bid to regain his seat as judge of the County Court of the eastern district of Jackson County. Truman writes in ink, "OK Harry S. Truman These were printed for the primary." Truman was successful. Folds, light soiling, staple holes, else fine.
Harry S Truman: Typed Letter Signed and a Copy of The National Old Trails Road: The Great Historic Highway of America by Judge J. M. Lowe. The letter is on the colored stationary of the National Old Trails Road Association listing the officers, the "corporate seal" embossed on the document, and the signatures of the secretary, Frank A. Davis, and the organization's president, Harry S Truman. Truman acted as the association's president while a judge in Jackson County, Missouri. The letter, 8.25" x 5" sight size, is attractively matted and framed (14.5" x 17" overall) along with a copy of the book, complete with maps. Very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Political
The White House: A Walking Stick Made Of Wood Salvaged From the Presidential Residence during the 1950 Renovation under Truman. A variety of souvenir items were made for presentation at this time, each bearing the distinctive bronze plaque with presidential seal and the words "original White House material removed in 1950." This walking stick is in our opinion one of the most desirable because of its appeal to cane collectors as well. Excellent condition. Length 35". From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Mamie Dowd Eisenhower: Pink Hat, Gloves, and Shoes with a Photograph of Ike in a Travelling Frame. The hat, in Mrs. Eisenhower's trademark pink and covered in ostrich feathers, was made by Laddie Northridge, 16 W. 57th St., New York. The cloth gloves are 10" long and unmarked. The shoes, 6½ B X959 / AA heel and marked on the liner, "Made Expressly for Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower", are in an A.S. Beck Cameo Room box. The 6.25 x 2.75" red leather traveling frame has a heart-shaped opening with a photograph of a smiling President Eisenhower. Included is a written note that reads, "October 26, 1984 / To Raleigh / The salmon color gloves and hat were owned and worn by the First Lady, Mamie Eisenhower at the White House. I served the Eisenhowers for eight years. / Wilma H. Holness/ 42-74" All show only very light wear, thus very fine.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: His Well-Used Personal Golf Bag. The image of Ike relaxing on the links is one of the most indelible from his presidency. Eisenhower found golfing to be both stress- reducing and a useful venue in which to play low-key politics and diplomacy. While golf was a popular sport long before Eisenhower's presidency, there is no question that Eisenhower's highly visible participation raised it to new heights, just as FDR's interest in philately created a stamp collecting craze.
According to a notarized letter which accompanies this well-used golf bag, it was presented by Ike during his presidency to fellow golfer and then-head of the Internal Revenue Service T. Coleman Andrews. It was passed on to his son, T. Coleman Jr., who gave it to his friend Jim Sale. Sale was in his day the highest- ranked amateur golfer in the Richmond, Virginia area. It is his surviving widow, Elaine B. Sale, who has consigned the bag to this auction, along with a notarized account of its history. The bag itself, made of canvas and leather, is unmarked and unassuming. It was probably replaced by a newer and more photogenic version when it was presented to Andrews. Also included are a golf ball and three tees believed to have been used by Eisenhower, as well as a long handled ball-scooper, which saved wear and tear on the back bending over to pick up one's ball in the course of the game. According to Mrs. Sale's letter, some clubs were also originally present, but they have disappeared over the years. The bag is 32.5" in height, and while it shows overall wear and aging, has no significant damage.
According to a notarized letter which accompanies this well-used golf bag, it was presented by Ike during his presidency to fellow golfer and then-head of the Internal Revenue Service T. Coleman Andrews. It was passed on to his son, T. Coleman Jr., who gave it to his friend Jim Sale. Sale was in his day the highest- ranked amateur golfer in the Richmond, Virginia area. It is his surviving widow, Elaine B. Sale, who has consigned the bag to this auction, along with a notarized account of its history. The bag itself, made of canvas and leather, is unmarked and unassuming. It was probably replaced by a newer and more photogenic version when it was presented to Andrews. Also included are a golf ball and three tees believed to have been used by Eisenhower, as well as a long handled ball-scooper, which saved wear and tear on the back bending over to pick up one's ball in the course of the game. According to Mrs. Sale's letter, some clubs were also originally present, but they have disappeared over the years. The bag is 32.5" in height, and while it shows overall wear and aging, has no significant damage.
Stevenson & Sparkman: A Rare Jugate Variant in 3" Size. At quick glance this variety might easily be confused with the familiar 4" jugate of similar design, but this variant is many times scarcer. Great condition.
John F. Kennedy: The Pen He Used to Sign the 1963 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Arguably the most important document signed by Kennedy as president, the treaty among the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union agreed to end atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons. Eventually over one hundred other countries would sign the treaty, China and France being notable exceptions.
This pen was presented by Kennedy confidante Kenneth O'Donnell to Martin E. Underwood, who had served Kennedy as an advance man during the 1960 election and later as both a publicist and trade Representative. Clearly Underwood had a special affinity for these historic pens, as he also possessed a complete set of bill signing pens from Lyndon Johnson's presidency (Underwood also served Johnson). It comes from the collection of the late Dr. John Lattimer, who apparently purchased it at auction. A photocopy of the auction catalog page is included, picturing the pen itself, as well as a letter of authentication from Underwood on White House stationery. The catalog description offers additional details about the pen, and describes it as having been part of a framed display which included the original copy of the letter. Obviously Dr. Lattimer chose to dismantle the display. While the original letter may well still exist among the thousands of items in Lattimer's files, it has not yet come to light, and only the photocopy was found with the pen. However, the pen is clearly a match to the one pictured in the auction catalog.
Is it a unique type, a 6¼" steel-nibbed fountain pen, with a black lower barrel and a transparent upper portion reading in white embossed letters: "THE PRESIDENT - THE WHITE HOUSE". Excellent condition.
This pen was presented by Kennedy confidante Kenneth O'Donnell to Martin E. Underwood, who had served Kennedy as an advance man during the 1960 election and later as both a publicist and trade Representative. Clearly Underwood had a special affinity for these historic pens, as he also possessed a complete set of bill signing pens from Lyndon Johnson's presidency (Underwood also served Johnson). It comes from the collection of the late Dr. John Lattimer, who apparently purchased it at auction. A photocopy of the auction catalog page is included, picturing the pen itself, as well as a letter of authentication from Underwood on White House stationery. The catalog description offers additional details about the pen, and describes it as having been part of a framed display which included the original copy of the letter. Obviously Dr. Lattimer chose to dismantle the display. While the original letter may well still exist among the thousands of items in Lattimer's files, it has not yet come to light, and only the photocopy was found with the pen. However, the pen is clearly a match to the one pictured in the auction catalog.
Is it a unique type, a 6¼" steel-nibbed fountain pen, with a black lower barrel and a transparent upper portion reading in white embossed letters: "THE PRESIDENT - THE WHITE HOUSE". Excellent condition.
John F. Kennedy: PT-109 Jewelry Pendent. 1½", from his 1960 campaign for the presidency. Excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Kennedy Family: Large Vintage Portrait. 13.5" x 10.5", matted and in an easel frame (18" x 15.5" overall). The professional family photograph pictures the entire Kennedy clan- Joe, Rose, and their nine children. Minor foxing and light contrast in upper right corner, else fine.
John F. Kennedy: Two Color Variants of This Scarce Campaign Pinback. Blue lettering on both, but one with black and white photo and one tinted blue. Excellent condition. Diameter 2 1/8".
Session 3
Antiques
Stevens Jolly Black Man Mechanical Bank.
Cast iron, 7" tall, manufactured by the J & E Stevens Company, Cromwell, Connecticut. March 14, 1882 patent date molded on reverse. Designed by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams, Jr. of Buffalo, NY. Place a coin in his hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The hand moves to his mouth, he swallows the coins as his eyes roll and tongue flips in.
Condition: Modest wear, nice patina, missing coin access cover on the bottom. Mechanism functions well. In very good condition.
Cast iron, 7" tall, manufactured by the J & E Stevens Company, Cromwell, Connecticut. March 14, 1882 patent date molded on reverse. Designed by Charles G. Shepard and Peter Adams, Jr. of Buffalo, NY. Place a coin in his hand and press the lever on the back of the bank. The hand moves to his mouth, he swallows the coins as his eyes roll and tongue flips in.
Condition: Modest wear, nice patina, missing coin access cover on the bottom. Mechanism functions well. In very good condition.
Pair of Arcade Cast Iron Cars.
Two examples, the larger measuring 9"L x 4.25"H x 3.5"W with nickel-plated driver figure; the smaller measuring 6.5"L x 3.35"H x 3"W.
Condition: Both examples are in very good condition with only light play wear, mainly in the form of paint loss on the metal wheels.
Two examples, the larger measuring 9"L x 4.25"H x 3.5"W with nickel-plated driver figure; the smaller measuring 6.5"L x 3.35"H x 3"W.
Condition: Both examples are in very good condition with only light play wear, mainly in the form of paint loss on the metal wheels.
Pair of Arcade Horse Drawn Wagons.
Cast iron, the first drawn by a team of two horse with cast driver figure, rubber wheels, replaced reins, 11"L x 5.5"H x 3"W; the other type, pulled by a single mule, with cast driver figure, three wooden barrels, 13.5"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W.
Condition: The mule cart has moderate wear and fading to the paint, else is good; the horse-drawn type is still bright, with minimal paint wear and in very good condition.
Cast iron, the first drawn by a team of two horse with cast driver figure, rubber wheels, replaced reins, 11"L x 5.5"H x 3"W; the other type, pulled by a single mule, with cast driver figure, three wooden barrels, 13.5"L x 4.5"H x 3.75"W.
Condition: The mule cart has moderate wear and fading to the paint, else is good; the horse-drawn type is still bright, with minimal paint wear and in very good condition.
Hubley General Shovel Truck and Diamond "T" Stake Truck.
Cast iron, Diamond "T" 6.75"L x 2"H x 2"W, red overall with nickeled bumpers and stake side body; "General" shovel truck 10"L x 3.5"H x 2.5"W.
Condition: Shovel truck without wheels and real axles, shovel sits loosely on truck frame, with moderate wear to the original paint, otherwise good condition and worthy of restoration. Stake truck in excellent condition with what appears to be its original white rubber tires.
Cast iron, Diamond "T" 6.75"L x 2"H x 2"W, red overall with nickeled bumpers and stake side body; "General" shovel truck 10"L x 3.5"H x 2.5"W.
Condition: Shovel truck without wheels and real axles, shovel sits loosely on truck frame, with moderate wear to the original paint, otherwise good condition and worthy of restoration. Stake truck in excellent condition with what appears to be its original white rubber tires.
Hubley Cast Iron Lindy Airplane.
Cast iron, fuselage 9.5", wingspan 10".
Condition: About 20% loss to original gray paint, mainly along the edges of the wings, rudder and stabilizers, and red paint mostly worn from "Lindy", otherwise a solid example in about very good condition.
Cast iron, fuselage 9.5", wingspan 10".
Condition: About 20% loss to original gray paint, mainly along the edges of the wings, rudder and stabilizers, and red paint mostly worn from "Lindy", otherwise a solid example in about very good condition.
Arcade #4329 Cast Iron Road Construction Set in Original Box.
Cast iron, includes nickel-plated pick, two road signs, flag, barricade, wheel barrow, dump truck and original box. Missing nickel-plated shovel and lantern.
Condition: All pieces with only minor play wear. The original box is unbroken and retains the inner die-cut cardboard display. In very good condition.
Cast iron, includes nickel-plated pick, two road signs, flag, barricade, wheel barrow, dump truck and original box. Missing nickel-plated shovel and lantern.
Condition: All pieces with only minor play wear. The original box is unbroken and retains the inner die-cut cardboard display. In very good condition.
Lot of Cast Iron Airplanes and Zeppelin.
A lot of five cast iron flying machines including a 5" Dent "Zep" zeppelin; three Arcade examples including a "Monocoupe", and two "United Boeing" examples; and one unknown possibly reproduction high-wing monoplane.
Condition: The Arcade examples with moderate play wear, otherwise good condition; the Dent "Zep" play worn but very good; and the unknown example crude, but in very good condition.
A lot of five cast iron flying machines including a 5" Dent "Zep" zeppelin; three Arcade examples including a "Monocoupe", and two "United Boeing" examples; and one unknown possibly reproduction high-wing monoplane.
Condition: The Arcade examples with moderate play wear, otherwise good condition; the Dent "Zep" play worn but very good; and the unknown example crude, but in very good condition.
Lot of Seven Vintage Toy Vehicles.
Cast iron and other metal, various sizes and makers, including racing cars, and a wrecker.
Condition: All examples generally in good to very good condition.
Cast iron and other metal, various sizes and makers, including racing cars, and a wrecker.
Condition: All examples generally in good to very good condition.
Arcade McCormick-Deering Thresher.
Cast iron, 11.75"L x 4"H x 3"W. Painted in grey with red trim, cream spoke wheels, nickel feeder and pulleys.
Condition: Wear to the edges of the wheels, trivial wear to gray paint, some corrosion to the nickeled parts, otherwise very good.
Cast iron, 11.75"L x 4"H x 3"W. Painted in grey with red trim, cream spoke wheels, nickel feeder and pulleys.
Condition: Wear to the edges of the wheels, trivial wear to gray paint, some corrosion to the nickeled parts, otherwise very good.
Hubley Kiddy Toy Assortment in the Original Box.
Metal vehicles including a farm tractor, sports car, folding-wing airplane with retractable landing gear, and stake truck.
Condition: Airplane with some loss of paint to wings, stake truck with some wear to the paint on the cab, sports car and tractor with a few small spots of paint loss, otherwise all examples in very good condition. The original box slightly faded with broken corners, some of which have been repaired with masking tape.
Metal vehicles including a farm tractor, sports car, folding-wing airplane with retractable landing gear, and stake truck.
Condition: Airplane with some loss of paint to wings, stake truck with some wear to the paint on the cab, sports car and tractor with a few small spots of paint loss, otherwise all examples in very good condition. The original box slightly faded with broken corners, some of which have been repaired with masking tape.
Three Vintage Metal Toy Cars.
Includes two cast iron tiller cars (probably Kenton), one measuring 4"L x 3"H x 2"W, the other 6"L x 3"H x 2.5"W and a cast aluminum vintage car, 5.5"L x 3"H x 2"W.
Condition: Both tiller varieties exhibit moderate wear to the painted surfaces, else are complete and in good condition. The aluminum car is in fine condition.
Includes two cast iron tiller cars (probably Kenton), one measuring 4"L x 3"H x 2"W, the other 6"L x 3"H x 2.5"W and a cast aluminum vintage car, 5.5"L x 3"H x 2"W.
Condition: Both tiller varieties exhibit moderate wear to the painted surfaces, else are complete and in good condition. The aluminum car is in fine condition.
Arcade McCormick-Deering Cast Iron Tractor.
Cast iron, 7"L x 4.25"H x 4"W, with nickel-plated driver figure. Arcade sticker present.
Condition: Some soiling to paint, else honest play wear. Very good condition.
Cast iron, 7"L x 4.25"H x 4"W, with nickel-plated driver figure. Arcade sticker present.
Condition: Some soiling to paint, else honest play wear. Very good condition.
Pair of Arcade Cast Iron Tractors.
Cast iron, the smaller example 5.25"L x 3.5"H x 3"W; the larger 7.25"L x 4.5"H x 4"W.
Condition: The larger example has been restored and is as a result in fine condition. The smaller, older example has worn original paint and the front tires have crazed and become wobbly, else it is in good condition.
Cast iron, the smaller example 5.25"L x 3.5"H x 3"W; the larger 7.25"L x 4.5"H x 4"W.
Condition: The larger example has been restored and is as a result in fine condition. The smaller, older example has worn original paint and the front tires have crazed and become wobbly, else it is in good condition.
A. C. Williams Four Passenger Auto Still Bank.
Cast iron, 6.25"L x 3.25"H x 2.25"W.
Condition: Significant wear to original paint, otherwise original, complete and in good condition.
Cast iron, 6.25"L x 3.25"H x 2.25"W.
Condition: Significant wear to original paint, otherwise original, complete and in good condition.
Arcade Cast Iron & Tin Car Hauler.
11.25"L x 2.5"H x 2.75"W. Accompanied by two cast iron trucks and a cast iron car, marked Arcade.
Condition:Scattered areas of missing paint otherwise very good.
11.25"L x 2.5"H x 2.75"W. Accompanied by two cast iron trucks and a cast iron car, marked Arcade.
Condition:Scattered areas of missing paint otherwise very good.
Trio of Hubley "Kiddie-Toy" Die Cast Vehicles.
A fantastic assortment of Hubley vehicles including an MG TD, 8.75"L x 3"H x 3.5"W; a tow truck, 7"L x 2"H x 2"W in the original box (box crushed with missing closure flaps); and a fire engine, 7.27"L x 2.5"H x 2.25"W in the original box (slightly crushed with a missing closure flap).
Condition: All examples in very good condition.
A fantastic assortment of Hubley vehicles including an MG TD, 8.75"L x 3"H x 3.5"W; a tow truck, 7"L x 2"H x 2"W in the original box (box crushed with missing closure flaps); and a fire engine, 7.27"L x 2.5"H x 2.25"W in the original box (slightly crushed with a missing closure flap).
Condition: All examples in very good condition.
Arcade International Dump Truck.
Cast iron, 11"L x 3.5"H x 3.5"W, with dual rear tires, working dump action, and Arcade decal on the body of the truck.
Condition: Moderate wear to paint, rubber wheels a bit worn and wobbly, else good condition.
Cast iron, 11"L x 3.5"H x 3.5"W, with dual rear tires, working dump action, and Arcade decal on the body of the truck.
Condition: Moderate wear to paint, rubber wheels a bit worn and wobbly, else good condition.
Trio of Kenton Cast Iron Toys in the Original Boxes.
Includes No. 334 Hook & Ladder, minus the team of three horses, 10.5"L x 9"H x 3.5"W; No. 210 Dump Wagon with horse and nickeled driver figure, 10.5"L x 4"H x 3"W; No. 150 Sulky, 7.5"L x 4"H x 3"W.
Condition: All examples in excellent condition in boxes that are slightly soiled and tatty.
Includes No. 334 Hook & Ladder, minus the team of three horses, 10.5"L x 9"H x 3.5"W; No. 210 Dump Wagon with horse and nickeled driver figure, 10.5"L x 4"H x 3"W; No. 150 Sulky, 7.5"L x 4"H x 3"W.
Condition: All examples in excellent condition in boxes that are slightly soiled and tatty.
Arcade Double-Decker Bus.
Cast iron, 7.75"L x 3.5"H x 2.5"W.
Condition: Moderate play wear to painted surfaces, else good condition.
Cast iron, 7.75"L x 3.5"H x 2.5"W.
Condition: Moderate play wear to painted surfaces, else good condition.
Cast Iron Dog on Turntable Mechanical Bank.
3.5" x 4.75" x 5". Manufactured by H. L. Judd Mfg. Co., Wallingford, CT. Circa 1895. Turning the crank causes the dog to enter the house on one side, deposit the coin and exit on the other side. Variations in color exist but this example is painted in the standard gold/brown paint.
Condition: Very good and in working condition.
3.5" x 4.75" x 5". Manufactured by H. L. Judd Mfg. Co., Wallingford, CT. Circa 1895. Turning the crank causes the dog to enter the house on one side, deposit the coin and exit on the other side. Variations in color exist but this example is painted in the standard gold/brown paint.
Condition: Very good and in working condition.
Cast Iron William Tell Mechanical Bank.
10"L x 6.5"H x 3.5"W. June 23, 1896 patent date on bottom. Designed by Russell Frisbie, manufactured by the J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT. The classic mechanical bank with William Tell shooting the apple off his son's head with a coin.
Condition: Light wear to paint, otherwise still functions and in very good condition.
10"L x 6.5"H x 3.5"W. June 23, 1896 patent date on bottom. Designed by Russell Frisbie, manufactured by the J. & E. Stevens Co., Cromwell, CT. The classic mechanical bank with William Tell shooting the apple off his son's head with a coin.
Condition: Light wear to paint, otherwise still functions and in very good condition.
Trio of Arcade Cast Iron Greyhound Buses.
Includes two identical tractor/trailer versions from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, 10.5"L x 1.75"H x 1.5"W and an electric bus version from the New York World's Fair, 8"L x 2"H x 2"W.
Condition: Light to moderate play wear, else all examples good to very good condition.
Includes two identical tractor/trailer versions from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, 10.5"L x 1.75"H x 1.5"W and an electric bus version from the New York World's Fair, 8"L x 2"H x 2"W.
Condition: Light to moderate play wear, else all examples good to very good condition.
Ives Cast Iron Train.
Includes an engine, 8.5"L x 4"H x 2.5"W, with three cast iron cars and cast conductor figure.
Condition: Moderate wear to painted surfaces, conductor figure looks repainted, otherwise in very good condition.
Includes an engine, 8.5"L x 4"H x 2.5"W, with three cast iron cars and cast conductor figure.
Condition: Moderate wear to painted surfaces, conductor figure looks repainted, otherwise in very good condition.
Two Cast Iron Toys: Shimmer Clown on Elephant with Stationary Wheels and a Star Safe.
The elephant is 5" long and has the original clown. The safe is 2.5" x 3.25".
Condition: The safe has a broken latch for the lock and has been repainted, both show considerable wear, else very good.
The elephant is 5" long and has the original clown. The safe is 2.5" x 3.25".
Condition: The safe has a broken latch for the lock and has been repainted, both show considerable wear, else very good.
Lot of Four Miscellaneous Cast iron and Wood Vehicles.
Includes a cast iron railroad working crane car, 12.25"L x 8.25"H x 3.5"W; a cast iron car with cast driver, 7.5"L x 3"H x 2.5"W; a cast iron chariot with four horses and cast driver, 7"L x 3"H x 4"W; and a wood and tin car, 9"L x 4.5"H x 4"W.
Condition: All examples in good to very good condition.
Includes a cast iron railroad working crane car, 12.25"L x 8.25"H x 3.5"W; a cast iron car with cast driver, 7.5"L x 3"H x 2.5"W; a cast iron chariot with four horses and cast driver, 7"L x 3"H x 4"W; and a wood and tin car, 9"L x 4.5"H x 4"W.
Condition: All examples in good to very good condition.
Large Lot of Toy Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Buses and Tanks.
A selection of 18 cast iron, tin, and cast metal trucks, trailers, tanks, wreckers, utility trucks, and buses of various sizes and from various makers.
Condition: All in good to very good condition, some missing wheels.
A selection of 18 cast iron, tin, and cast metal trucks, trailers, tanks, wreckers, utility trucks, and buses of various sizes and from various makers.
Condition: All in good to very good condition, some missing wheels.
Large Lot of Cast Iron Toy Figures and Accessories.
This large lot includes Barclay and other unmarked toy soldier figures, a variety of unmarked Indian figures, a few flats, a couple of driver figures from unknown vehicles, and a three piece Arcade "Curtis Dining Alcove" in the original (torn) box. Figures measure on average 2.5" tall.
Condition: Some figures with broken parts, else most in good to very good condition.
This large lot includes Barclay and other unmarked toy soldier figures, a variety of unmarked Indian figures, a few flats, a couple of driver figures from unknown vehicles, and a three piece Arcade "Curtis Dining Alcove" in the original (torn) box. Figures measure on average 2.5" tall.
Condition: Some figures with broken parts, else most in good to very good condition.
Marx Marcrest Dairy Delivery Truck in the Original Box.
Pressed steel, 13.5"L x 4"H x 4.5"W. Includes three white glass "milk cans" with paper stoppers bearing the Marx logo.
Condition: Paint rubbed from the top of the cab with rust along the edges of the metal. Decals still bright and the truck is in overall good condition. The box is separated along one seam and is tatty along the edges.
Pressed steel, 13.5"L x 4"H x 4.5"W. Includes three white glass "milk cans" with paper stoppers bearing the Marx logo.
Condition: Paint rubbed from the top of the cab with rust along the edges of the metal. Decals still bright and the truck is in overall good condition. The box is separated along one seam and is tatty along the edges.
Linemar "Popeye" Lantern.
Tin litho, battery operated, 7.5" tall.
Condition: With a few nicks to paint, else very good.
Tin litho, battery operated, 7.5" tall.
Condition: With a few nicks to paint, else very good.
Linemar Mechanical Donald Duck.
Tin litho and cloth, 5"L x 6"H x 2.5"W. Squeezing the controller causes Donald to quack and waddle.
Condition: Cloth slightly soiled but mechanism still functions. Very good.
Tin litho and cloth, 5"L x 6"H x 2.5"W. Squeezing the controller causes Donald to quack and waddle.
Condition: Cloth slightly soiled but mechanism still functions. Very good.
Louis Marx & Co. Mortimer Snerd Tin Wind-up Walker in Original Box.
Size: 8" tall. Here we have a toy version of the puppet made famous by Edgar Bergen.
Condition: Although the box has no top or bottom and is missing cardboard along the edges and corners, the toy has little play wear and still works beautifully.
Size: 8" tall. Here we have a toy version of the puppet made famous by Edgar Bergen.
Condition: Although the box has no top or bottom and is missing cardboard along the edges and corners, the toy has little play wear and still works beautifully.
Unique Art Windup Li'l Abner Dogpatch Band.
Tin litho, 6.5"L x 5.5"H x 3.5"W. Wind it up and watch Daisy Mae, Li'l Abner, Mammy, and Pappy Yokum dance and play instruments.
Condition: Mechanism still works, modest wear to paint, otherwise in very good condition.
Tin litho, 6.5"L x 5.5"H x 3.5"W. Wind it up and watch Daisy Mae, Li'l Abner, Mammy, and Pappy Yokum dance and play instruments.
Condition: Mechanism still works, modest wear to paint, otherwise in very good condition.
Keystone Garage, Fire Department and Shooting Frontier Set.
A hodge-podge of Keystone play sets including a Keystone Garage with moving doors, lift, gas pump, etc.; Keystone Fire Department with fire bell, moving doors, fire truck, and burning building; and a mostly complete Shooting Frontier Set with stage coach, covered wagon, scenery, cowboys, Indians, and two tin, plastic rifles and in the original box.
Condition: All pieces with light to moderate play wear; sets may be incomplete.
A hodge-podge of Keystone play sets including a Keystone Garage with moving doors, lift, gas pump, etc.; Keystone Fire Department with fire bell, moving doors, fire truck, and burning building; and a mostly complete Shooting Frontier Set with stage coach, covered wagon, scenery, cowboys, Indians, and two tin, plastic rifles and in the original box.
Condition: All pieces with light to moderate play wear; sets may be incomplete.
Linemar Windup Xylophone Playing Mickey Mouse.
Tin litho, 5.75"L x 6"H x 3.25"W. Wind Mickey up and he plays a manic tune on the xylophone.
Condition: Moderate wear to paint, mechanism functions a bit slowly, otherwise in good condition.
Tin litho, 5.75"L x 6"H x 3.25"W. Wind Mickey up and he plays a manic tune on the xylophone.
Condition: Moderate wear to paint, mechanism functions a bit slowly, otherwise in good condition.
Trio of Battery Operated Tinplate Toy Airliners in the Original Boxes.
Includes a Marx Flying Tiger Line "Swing Tail Airplane", tin and plastic, fuselage 19.5", wingspan 19.5"; a Modern Toy "Boeing 727 Jet Plane", tin, 12.5" fuselage, 10.5", wingspan 10.5"; and a Modern Toy "Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet Plane", plastic and tin, 13.5" fuselage, 12.5" wingspan.
Condition: Modern Toy examples in excellent condition and in very good boxes. Marx example with some light surface rust, modest play wear and in a slightly tatty box. Mechanisms have not been tested.
Includes a Marx Flying Tiger Line "Swing Tail Airplane", tin and plastic, fuselage 19.5", wingspan 19.5"; a Modern Toy "Boeing 727 Jet Plane", tin, 12.5" fuselage, 10.5", wingspan 10.5"; and a Modern Toy "Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet Plane", plastic and tin, 13.5" fuselage, 12.5" wingspan.
Condition: Modern Toy examples in excellent condition and in very good boxes. Marx example with some light surface rust, modest play wear and in a slightly tatty box. Mechanisms have not been tested.
American Flyer Air Service #555 Monoplane.
Pressed steel, fuselage 19", wingspan 18". Clockwork mechanism causes the airplane's propeller to spin and wheels to move.
Condition: Moderate play wear with a few minor bends to the wings. Painted surfaces and decals show some fading and wear, clockwork mechanism and belts are in need of adjustment, all things considered still in near very good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 19", wingspan 18". Clockwork mechanism causes the airplane's propeller to spin and wheels to move.
Condition: Moderate play wear with a few minor bends to the wings. Painted surfaces and decals show some fading and wear, clockwork mechanism and belts are in need of adjustment, all things considered still in near very good condition.
Lot of Wyandotte and Marx Pressed Steel Airplanes.
Pressed steel, average fuselage length 9.5", average wingspan 13". A handsome collection of two four-engine "China Clipper" variants; a low-wing Marx monoplane; and a twin-engine gyro-plane with gear-driven wheels.
Condition: Gyro-plane missing blades to gyro, otherwise all examples complete and in very good condition.
Pressed steel, average fuselage length 9.5", average wingspan 13". A handsome collection of two four-engine "China Clipper" variants; a low-wing Marx monoplane; and a twin-engine gyro-plane with gear-driven wheels.
Condition: Gyro-plane missing blades to gyro, otherwise all examples complete and in very good condition.
Lot of Three Windup Toy Seaplanes.
Three tin litho seaplanes including two Ohio Art examples - "Coast Guard" and "Hot Job", measuring approximately 8"L x 3.5"H x 10"W, and a J. Chein example measuring 8"L x 4.5"H x 7.25"W.
Condition: All examples in excellent condition and windup mechanisms work albeit the Chien needs a bit of help to get started.
Three tin litho seaplanes including two Ohio Art examples - "Coast Guard" and "Hot Job", measuring approximately 8"L x 3.5"H x 10"W, and a J. Chein example measuring 8"L x 4.5"H x 7.25"W.
Condition: All examples in excellent condition and windup mechanisms work albeit the Chien needs a bit of help to get started.
Battery Operated Mod Monster Blushing Frankenstein in the Original Box.
12.5" tall. Operated by two D size batteries. Made in Japan. Activate a button and Frankenstein's arms move, his pants fall down revealing his red-striped underwear and his face blushes. Oh, the humanity.
Condition: Monster is in fine condition, no batteries have been stored in the toy so presumably he still works. The pictorial box is complete, a bit pushed in on the top panel, otherwise is in equally fine condition.
12.5" tall. Operated by two D size batteries. Made in Japan. Activate a button and Frankenstein's arms move, his pants fall down revealing his red-striped underwear and his face blushes. Oh, the humanity.
Condition: Monster is in fine condition, no batteries have been stored in the toy so presumably he still works. The pictorial box is complete, a bit pushed in on the top panel, otherwise is in equally fine condition.
Lot of Three Marx Tin Litho Cars.
A lot of three Marx tin litho cars including a windup "Tricky Taxi", 4.5" long, in the original box; a "Dick Tracy" friction drive Squad Car No. 1, 6.5" long; and a windup "Safe Driving School" dual control driver training car, 6.5" long.
Condition: All examples are in working condition, each shows signs of minor play wear, the "Tricky Taxi" is missing the windup key and the box is missing the flaps at one end, otherwise all examples in very good condition.
A lot of three Marx tin litho cars including a windup "Tricky Taxi", 4.5" long, in the original box; a "Dick Tracy" friction drive Squad Car No. 1, 6.5" long; and a windup "Safe Driving School" dual control driver training car, 6.5" long.
Condition: All examples are in working condition, each shows signs of minor play wear, the "Tricky Taxi" is missing the windup key and the box is missing the flaps at one end, otherwise all examples in very good condition.
Trio of Marx Coca-Cola Delivery Trucks.
Pressed steel, two examples measure 12.5"L x 5.5"H x 5"W, the larger stake truck measures 20"L x 6"H x 6"W. Accompanying the trucks are 6 plastic Coke cases as issued with the smaller trucks and three large cases for the larger stake truck.
Condition: One smaller version truck is in near fine condition, retaining its decal and litho detailing. The other small truck is moderately play worn with some dents and missing large sections of the Coke decals and would rate good condition. The larger stake truck version is moderately play worn with scratching to the original paint and tarnishing of the front grill, otherwise it is in good condition.
Pressed steel, two examples measure 12.5"L x 5.5"H x 5"W, the larger stake truck measures 20"L x 6"H x 6"W. Accompanying the trucks are 6 plastic Coke cases as issued with the smaller trucks and three large cases for the larger stake truck.
Condition: One smaller version truck is in near fine condition, retaining its decal and litho detailing. The other small truck is moderately play worn with some dents and missing large sections of the Coke decals and would rate good condition. The larger stake truck version is moderately play worn with scratching to the original paint and tarnishing of the front grill, otherwise it is in good condition.
Pair of Mickey Mouse Windup Tin Litho Jalopies.
Tin litho, 6"L x 9"H x 3"W, copyright Walt Disney Productions. One version with tin bobble-head Mickey driving, the other with a plastic bobble-head young boy wearing a cap. Slight variations between the two with the Mickey version probably pre-dating the other.
Condition: Both versions in working condition and with minimal play wear. Mickey version with some light soiling to paint. Each near fine.
Tin litho, 6"L x 9"H x 3"W, copyright Walt Disney Productions. One version with tin bobble-head Mickey driving, the other with a plastic bobble-head young boy wearing a cap. Slight variations between the two with the Mickey version probably pre-dating the other.
Condition: Both versions in working condition and with minimal play wear. Mickey version with some light soiling to paint. Each near fine.
Lot of Three Vintage Tin Litho Windup Character Figures.
Three windup tin toys including a 1939 copyright Marx "Pinocchio" with movable eyes, 8.5" high, a 1939 copyright Marx "Mortimer Snerd", 9" high, and a Unique Art Manufacturing Company "G.I. Joe and the K-9 Pups", 9" high.
Condition: Pinocchio's windup mechanism doesn't function but remains visually bright and in very good condition. Mortimer Snerd has faded slightly and is rubbed in a few spots, otherwise his windup mechanism works, albeit a bit weakly, and he is in overall good condition. G.I. Joe's windup mechanism is still strong, and his color remains bright though he has lost a small bit of paint from his face and he has an old piece of adhesive tape on his back seam, else he is in very good condition.
Three windup tin toys including a 1939 copyright Marx "Pinocchio" with movable eyes, 8.5" high, a 1939 copyright Marx "Mortimer Snerd", 9" high, and a Unique Art Manufacturing Company "G.I. Joe and the K-9 Pups", 9" high.
Condition: Pinocchio's windup mechanism doesn't function but remains visually bright and in very good condition. Mortimer Snerd has faded slightly and is rubbed in a few spots, otherwise his windup mechanism works, albeit a bit weakly, and he is in overall good condition. G.I. Joe's windup mechanism is still strong, and his color remains bright though he has lost a small bit of paint from his face and he has an old piece of adhesive tape on his back seam, else he is in very good condition.
Walbert The Yankee Tank Clockwork Toy in the Original Box.
Pressed steel, wooden rollers, and rubber treads, 15"L x 4.75"H x 6.5"W manufactured by Walbert Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Illinois. Walbert horseshoe decal on the rear of the tank.
Condition: Tank has only minimal wear to the painted surfaces, clockwork mechanism appears to be strong, rubber treads cracked and near breaking in spots, else it is in very good condition. Pictorial box lid with some water and insect damage and remnants of old Christmas sticker. Pieces of cardboard from the edge of the box lid missing and bottom of box with a few holes, water damage and a cracked corner.
Pressed steel, wooden rollers, and rubber treads, 15"L x 4.75"H x 6.5"W manufactured by Walbert Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Illinois. Walbert horseshoe decal on the rear of the tank.
Condition: Tank has only minimal wear to the painted surfaces, clockwork mechanism appears to be strong, rubber treads cracked and near breaking in spots, else it is in very good condition. Pictorial box lid with some water and insect damage and remnants of old Christmas sticker. Pieces of cardboard from the edge of the box lid missing and bottom of box with a few holes, water damage and a cracked corner.
Marx Dick Tracy Squad Car and Army Staff Car.
Tin litho, windup, identical in style, measuring 11"L x 3.5"H x 3.25"W. Battery compartment for powering a searchlight atop each vehicle. The Army Staff Car is complete with the original box.
Condition: Missing searchlight bulbs, else light play wear and both examples in very good condition. Box for the Army staff car tatty and missing one closure flap, else good condition.
Tin litho, windup, identical in style, measuring 11"L x 3.5"H x 3.25"W. Battery compartment for powering a searchlight atop each vehicle. The Army Staff Car is complete with the original box.
Condition: Missing searchlight bulbs, else light play wear and both examples in very good condition. Box for the Army staff car tatty and missing one closure flap, else good condition.
Marx Tin Litho Savings Bank and Grocery Store in the Original Boxes.
These handsome little tin litho vignettes include a grocery store with display case, ice cream fountain stool and willing grocers; the bank features tellers, a bank patron and desk.
Condition: Fine condition, the illustrated boxes missing flaps on one end, else very good.
These handsome little tin litho vignettes include a grocery store with display case, ice cream fountain stool and willing grocers; the bank features tellers, a bank patron and desk.
Condition: Fine condition, the illustrated boxes missing flaps on one end, else very good.
Wyandotte Car Hauler.
Pressed steel, 14"L x 4"H x 2.5"W. Accompanied by two plastic Yellow Cabs.
Condition: Scattered areas of light rust with some minor wear to the paint, else very good.
Pressed steel, 14"L x 4"H x 2.5"W. Accompanied by two plastic Yellow Cabs.
Condition: Scattered areas of light rust with some minor wear to the paint, else very good.
Keystone Model 48 Racing Sailboat and No. 219 Aircraft Carrier in the Original Boxes.
Wood and metal, sailboat 20" long; aircraft carrier 16" long.
Condition: Sailboat's plastic rudder broken but present, sails missing, else very good in a well worn box; aircraft carrier missing one airplane, else excellent in a worn box.
Wood and metal, sailboat 20" long; aircraft carrier 16" long.
Condition: Sailboat's plastic rudder broken but present, sails missing, else very good in a well worn box; aircraft carrier missing one airplane, else excellent in a worn box.
Tonka Allied Van Lines Truck and Trailer.
Pressed steel, 23"L x 9"H x 5.75"W. Trailer doors open.
Condition: Moderate to heavy play wear with the usual scratches and dings, one trailer door handle missing, otherwise good condition.
Pressed steel, 23"L x 9"H x 5.75"W. Trailer doors open.
Condition: Moderate to heavy play wear with the usual scratches and dings, one trailer door handle missing, otherwise good condition.
Tonka Allied Van Lines Truck and Trailer.
Pressed steel, 23.5"L x 8.5"H x 5.75"W. Trailer doors open.
Condition: Normal play wear with the usual scratches and dings, otherwise near very good.
Pressed steel, 23.5"L x 8.5"H x 5.75"W. Trailer doors open.
Condition: Normal play wear with the usual scratches and dings, otherwise near very good.
Marx U.S.M.C. Amphibious Duck and Army Truck in the Original Boxes.
U.S.M.C. Duck, tin litho, 20.5"L x 6"H x 6.5"W, with plastic driver, camouflage cover, and accessories; army truck, pressed steel, 18.5"L x 6"H x 5.75"W, with canvas cover.
Condition: U.S.M.C. Duck in excellent condition, box soiled but very good; army truck with moderate play wear, otherwise very good, box soiled and slightly crumpled, else good condition.
U.S.M.C. Duck, tin litho, 20.5"L x 6"H x 6.5"W, with plastic driver, camouflage cover, and accessories; army truck, pressed steel, 18.5"L x 6"H x 5.75"W, with canvas cover.
Condition: U.S.M.C. Duck in excellent condition, box soiled but very good; army truck with moderate play wear, otherwise very good, box soiled and slightly crumpled, else good condition.
Lot of Six Tin Tank Toys.
Various sizes, various makers including Marx, Mohawk Toys, and Linemar. Four windup versions, one friction, and one missing the entire mechanism.
Condition: All examples in about very good condition, one Marx example missing treads, another missing the wheels as noted.
Various sizes, various makers including Marx, Mohawk Toys, and Linemar. Four windup versions, one friction, and one missing the entire mechanism.
Condition: All examples in about very good condition, one Marx example missing treads, another missing the wheels as noted.
Lot of Nine Tin Automobile Toys.
Various sizes, various makers, various models including two identical 1915 Fords, one in the original box, an ice cream truck, vintage delivery truck, and various other models. Some are friction powered, a few are battery operated, and a few are not mechanical.
Condition: All examples are in about very good condition, some may be missing a part or two. The mechanisms have not been tested.
Various sizes, various makers, various models including two identical 1915 Fords, one in the original box, an ice cream truck, vintage delivery truck, and various other models. Some are friction powered, a few are battery operated, and a few are not mechanical.
Condition: All examples are in about very good condition, some may be missing a part or two. The mechanisms have not been tested.
Lot of Four Mechanical Helicopter Toys.
Various sizes, various makers including Marx and three Japanese manufactured varieties. Includes two battery operated types and two friction powered examples. All tin litho except Marx example which is plastic and tin. Three examples are offered in their original boxes.
Condition: All examples in excellent condition. Mechanisms have not been tested.
Various sizes, various makers including Marx and three Japanese manufactured varieties. Includes two battery operated types and two friction powered examples. All tin litho except Marx example which is plastic and tin. Three examples are offered in their original boxes.
Condition: All examples in excellent condition. Mechanisms have not been tested.
Lot of Five Mechanical Monkey Toys.
Various sizes, various makers, various types including a tin litho "Bombo", "Morrie the Drummer Monkey" in the original box, a tin "Sled With Monk" made in occupied Japan in the original box, a Marx tin litho "Monkey Cyclist" in the original box, and a windup King Kong.
Condition: All examples in very good condition with the exception of "Morrie the Drummer Monkey" whose ears are broken off but present, his key is missing, and his drum has a broken head. The original boxes are worn but in very good condition.
Various sizes, various makers, various types including a tin litho "Bombo", "Morrie the Drummer Monkey" in the original box, a tin "Sled With Monk" made in occupied Japan in the original box, a Marx tin litho "Monkey Cyclist" in the original box, and a windup King Kong.
Condition: All examples in very good condition with the exception of "Morrie the Drummer Monkey" whose ears are broken off but present, his key is missing, and his drum has a broken head. The original boxes are worn but in very good condition.
Marx Tin Litho Police Mechanical Motorcycle with Siren, in the Original Box.
Lithographed tin, 8.25" long, 6" high. Manufactured by Louis Marx and Company, New York, New York. Clockwork mechanism moves motorcycle and activates siren. Complete with the original box.
Condition: Light wear to litho surfaces, clockwork mechanism works a bit slowly, box flattened with one flap missing and another almost detached, else in very good condition.
Lithographed tin, 8.25" long, 6" high. Manufactured by Louis Marx and Company, New York, New York. Clockwork mechanism moves motorcycle and activates siren. Complete with the original box.
Condition: Light wear to litho surfaces, clockwork mechanism works a bit slowly, box flattened with one flap missing and another almost detached, else in very good condition.
Marx Polar Ice Company and Motor Delivery Market Trucks.
Pressed steel, identical in design, both measure 14"L x 4"H x 4.5"W. Sold with the pressed steel ice trailer (with glass ice blocks) from the Marx dairy set.
Condition: Light to moderate play wear, else bright and in very good condition.
Pressed steel, identical in design, both measure 14"L x 4"H x 4.5"W. Sold with the pressed steel ice trailer (with glass ice blocks) from the Marx dairy set.
Condition: Light to moderate play wear, else bright and in very good condition.
Structo Trans Continental Express #70 Deluxe Moving Van in the Original Box.
Cast aluminum truck, pressed steel trailer, measuring 23"L x 8.5"H x 5.5"W. Trailer has two rear cargo doors and one side access door. Includes original Structo color flyer.
Condition: Other than a few trivial scratches to the trailer, some toning to the decals, and some light spotting to the truck, the toy is in near pristine condition. The original printed corrugated box retains all flaps and is in very good condition.
Cast aluminum truck, pressed steel trailer, measuring 23"L x 8.5"H x 5.5"W. Trailer has two rear cargo doors and one side access door. Includes original Structo color flyer.
Condition: Other than a few trivial scratches to the trailer, some toning to the decals, and some light spotting to the truck, the toy is in near pristine condition. The original printed corrugated box retains all flaps and is in very good condition.
Structo No. 601 Deluxe Van Truck in the Original Box.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 9"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Light box wear at the extremities, small crack in the plastic windshield, else paint bright and in excellent condition. Original box soiled, slightly crushed and missing one closure flap.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 9"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Light box wear at the extremities, small crack in the plastic windshield, else paint bright and in excellent condition. Original box soiled, slightly crushed and missing one closure flap.
Structo No. 500 Utility Box Truck in the Original Box.
Pressed steel, 18.5"L x 7.5"H x 5.5"W. A seemingly unused "City of Toyland" utility truck with movable trash bucket, dumping action, and hood that raises.
Condition: Only blemishes are from storage in the original box, with some toning and flaking to the decals. The original box is complete with a few tears, abrasions and storage soiling. Excellent condition.
Pressed steel, 18.5"L x 7.5"H x 5.5"W. A seemingly unused "City of Toyland" utility truck with movable trash bucket, dumping action, and hood that raises.
Condition: Only blemishes are from storage in the original box, with some toning and flaking to the decals. The original box is complete with a few tears, abrasions and storage soiling. Excellent condition.
Marx Mechanical Action Dump Truck No. 1004 in the Original Box.
Pressed steel, 19.5"L x 6"H x 7.25"W. Wyandotte-marked rubber wheels. Activating a lever causes the truck's bed to dump its contents.
Condition: Some play wear mainly in the form of rubbed paint and a very few small dents. Paint has oxidized in small areas with some small areas of rust bleeding through, otherwise the truck is in very good condition. The original box is soiled, moderately crumpled, with a few abrasions and tears.
Pressed steel, 19.5"L x 6"H x 7.25"W. Wyandotte-marked rubber wheels. Activating a lever causes the truck's bed to dump its contents.
Condition: Some play wear mainly in the form of rubbed paint and a very few small dents. Paint has oxidized in small areas with some small areas of rust bleeding through, otherwise the truck is in very good condition. The original box is soiled, moderately crumpled, with a few abrasions and tears.
Steelcraft "Fro Joy" Ice Cream Delivery Truck.
Pressed steel, 21.5"L x 7"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Tires dried out and gnarled, decals faded to obscurity, wear and crazing to original paint, otherwise good condition.
Pressed steel, 21.5"L x 7"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Tires dried out and gnarled, decals faded to obscurity, wear and crazing to original paint, otherwise good condition.
Marx Jupiter Long Range Missile Truck in the Original Box.
Tin litho, 14"L x 4.5"H x 4.5"W. Friction-powered truck.
Condition: Truck with light scratches to litho surfaces, rocket with broken plastic fins and missing the nose cone assembly, else very good in a tatty box with a detached (but present) closure flap.
Tin litho, 14"L x 4.5"H x 4.5"W. Friction-powered truck.
Condition: Truck with light scratches to litho surfaces, rocket with broken plastic fins and missing the nose cone assembly, else very good in a tatty box with a detached (but present) closure flap.
Marx Allstate Super Trailer No. 5685 Tandem Trailer Truck in the Original Box.
Pressed steel, 48"L x 8.25"H x 6.25"W.
Condition: Some occasional light scratches to painted surfaces, otherwise modest play wear and in very good condition. Original box worn with one cracked corner.
Pressed steel, 48"L x 8.25"H x 6.25"W.
Condition: Some occasional light scratches to painted surfaces, otherwise modest play wear and in very good condition. Original box worn with one cracked corner.
Lot of Five Mechanical Cat Toys in the Original Boxes.
An assortment of jumping, walking, scampering cat toys including a Harry Kelner & Son tin litho "Playful Cat", a Linemar tin litho "Mechanical Cat", remote control "Jumping Cat", furry "Mechanical Cat", and Alps furry "Playful Kitty".
Condition: All examples are in excellent condition though a few of the original boxes have scattered closed tears and wear.
An assortment of jumping, walking, scampering cat toys including a Harry Kelner & Son tin litho "Playful Cat", a Linemar tin litho "Mechanical Cat", remote control "Jumping Cat", furry "Mechanical Cat", and Alps furry "Playful Kitty".
Condition: All examples are in excellent condition though a few of the original boxes have scattered closed tears and wear.
Lot of Four Marx Windup Tank Toys.
Tin litho, includes a "Turnover Tank", 8"L x 4.5"H x 5.5"W with the original (flattened) box; two examples of identical style though different livery, 10"L 5.5"H x 4"W; and a WWI type with pop-up soldier, 9.25"L x 4"H x 3.5"W.
Condition: Light to moderate wear on all examples, otherwise in good to very good condition. Mechanisms have not been tested.
Tin litho, includes a "Turnover Tank", 8"L x 4.5"H x 5.5"W with the original (flattened) box; two examples of identical style though different livery, 10"L 5.5"H x 4"W; and a WWI type with pop-up soldier, 9.25"L x 4"H x 3.5"W.
Condition: Light to moderate wear on all examples, otherwise in good to very good condition. Mechanisms have not been tested.
Marx Windup Comicar and Toyland Dairy Cart.
Tin litho, Comicar 7"L x 4"H x 4"W; horse-drawn dairy cart 10"L x 4.5"H x 4"W.
Condition: Mechanical action works in both examples, cart with minor wear and in fine condition; car with some wear to the paint, otherwise very good.
Tin litho, Comicar 7"L x 4"H x 4"W; horse-drawn dairy cart 10"L x 4.5"H x 4"W.
Condition: Mechanical action works in both examples, cart with minor wear and in fine condition; car with some wear to the paint, otherwise very good.
Doepke Rossmoyne Aerial Fire Truck.
Pressed steel, 28"L x 6.5"H x 7"W.
Condition: Missing the ladder assembly and a few other small parts, paint worn and faded, unknown residue attached to painted surfaces in spots, otherwise in good condition and worthy of restoration.
Pressed steel, 28"L x 6.5"H x 7"W.
Condition: Missing the ladder assembly and a few other small parts, paint worn and faded, unknown residue attached to painted surfaces in spots, otherwise in good condition and worthy of restoration.
Lot of Three Japanese Tin Battery Operated Military Vehicles.
Includes a Linemar "Cannon Truck", 13.5"L x 6"H x 5"W; a Linemar "Pom Pom" truck, 14"L x 7"H x 5"W; and a Daiya "Army Tank X-58', 9.5"L x 4"H x 4.25"W.
Condition: The tank and box are in excellent condition; the cannon truck is excellent in a tatty, torn and soiled box; the Pom Pom truck is gently play worn, else in very good condition.
Includes a Linemar "Cannon Truck", 13.5"L x 6"H x 5"W; a Linemar "Pom Pom" truck, 14"L x 7"H x 5"W; and a Daiya "Army Tank X-58', 9.5"L x 4"H x 4.25"W.
Condition: The tank and box are in excellent condition; the cannon truck is excellent in a tatty, torn and soiled box; the Pom Pom truck is gently play worn, else in very good condition.
Marx Windup Tin WWI Tank Toy.
Tin, 9.5"L x 4.5"H x 3.5"W. A signal flag and soldier pops up as the tank rolls along.
Condition: Mechanism a bit slow, with only the slightest play wear, in very good condition.
Tin, 9.5"L x 4.5"H x 3.5"W. A signal flag and soldier pops up as the tank rolls along.
Condition: Mechanism a bit slow, with only the slightest play wear, in very good condition.
Pair of Japanese Tin Battery-Operated Space Toys in the Original Boxes.
Includes a Namura "Solar-X" rocket, 15" long and a Cragstan "Space Patrol Tank", 8"L x 4.5"H x 3.5"W. The space tank features a pop-up driver and movable cannon; the rocket's wings fold and the nose cone lights up.
Condition: Both vehicles in excellent condition in worn but complete boxes.
Includes a Namura "Solar-X" rocket, 15" long and a Cragstan "Space Patrol Tank", 8"L x 4.5"H x 3.5"W. The space tank features a pop-up driver and movable cannon; the rocket's wings fold and the nose cone lights up.
Condition: Both vehicles in excellent condition in worn but complete boxes.
Marx Windup Whoopee Car.
Tin litho, 8"L x 6"H x 2.75"W. Once wound and set into action the crazy cowboy driver bucks up and down as his jalopy frantically goes forwards and backwards.
Condition: A few shallow dents with moderate play wear, otherwise good condition.
Tin litho, 8"L x 6"H x 2.75"W. Once wound and set into action the crazy cowboy driver bucks up and down as his jalopy frantically goes forwards and backwards.
Condition: A few shallow dents with moderate play wear, otherwise good condition.
Lot of Seven Mechanical Tin Toys.
Assorted makers including Marx and Chein, various sizes including windup "Walking Bear" in the original box, "Mama Kate the Kangaroo" in the original box, a windup penguin and duck, windup "The Golden Goose" with the original box (flattened), "Circus Elephant" in the original box, and a windup "Oscar the Seal" in the original box.
Condition: All examples in very good condition though some of the boxes may have a few tears.
Assorted makers including Marx and Chein, various sizes including windup "Walking Bear" in the original box, "Mama Kate the Kangaroo" in the original box, a windup penguin and duck, windup "The Golden Goose" with the original box (flattened), "Circus Elephant" in the original box, and a windup "Oscar the Seal" in the original box.
Condition: All examples in very good condition though some of the boxes may have a few tears.
Trio of Mechanical Dog Toys.
Includes a Marx tin litho tail wagging Scotty, 13" long with key wind mechanism, and two Alps Shoji examples - "Mechanical Terrier", 5" long, windup mechanism, fabric covered, in the original box, and "Scotty", 6" long, fabric covered, wound by pulling the bone in the dog's mouth, in the original box.
Condition: All examples in excellent condition. The "Scotty" box's lid is tatty and broken.
Includes a Marx tin litho tail wagging Scotty, 13" long with key wind mechanism, and two Alps Shoji examples - "Mechanical Terrier", 5" long, windup mechanism, fabric covered, in the original box, and "Scotty", 6" long, fabric covered, wound by pulling the bone in the dog's mouth, in the original box.
Condition: All examples in excellent condition. The "Scotty" box's lid is tatty and broken.
J. Chein Tin Litho Mechanical Turtle and Unique Art Kiddy Cyclist.
Two mechanical tin litho toys including a Chein turtle with grass-skirt wearing rider, 8"L x 5"H x 4.5"W and a tricycle riding lad, 7.5"L x 9"H x 4"W.
Condition: The turtle and rider are in excellent functioning condition; the tricycle toy has wear to the paint in the movable areas and his left hand has become detached from the handlebars, else functioning and in good condition.
Two mechanical tin litho toys including a Chein turtle with grass-skirt wearing rider, 8"L x 5"H x 4.5"W and a tricycle riding lad, 7.5"L x 9"H x 4"W.
Condition: The turtle and rider are in excellent functioning condition; the tricycle toy has wear to the paint in the movable areas and his left hand has become detached from the handlebars, else functioning and in good condition.
Tokyo Playthings Ltd. Windup Ice Skating Bears.
Tin litho, 9"L x 5.5"H x 2"W.
Condition: Light play wear, mechanism still functions, excellent condition.
Tin litho, 9"L x 5.5"H x 2"W.
Condition: Light play wear, mechanism still functions, excellent condition.
Lot of Five Mechanical Tin Toys.
An assortment of whimsical mechanical toys by various makers including Marx, Schuco and Chien. The lot includes a Marx "Climbing Sailor" with the original box (slightly tatty), Chien "Walking U.S. Sergeant" with the original display card, windup dog, Marx "Hee Haw" horse and cart, and Schuco windup dancers.
Condition: All examples in very good condition.
An assortment of whimsical mechanical toys by various makers including Marx, Schuco and Chien. The lot includes a Marx "Climbing Sailor" with the original box (slightly tatty), Chien "Walking U.S. Sergeant" with the original display card, windup dog, Marx "Hee Haw" horse and cart, and Schuco windup dancers.
Condition: All examples in very good condition.
Trio of Marx Tin Litho Cars.
Three Marx tin toys including a Disney windup convertible, 11"L x 2.5"H x 4"W with plastic Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse figures; a #15 Yellow Cab windup, 6.5"L x 2.5"H x 2"W; and a battery operated college jalopy, 4.5"L x 3"H x 2.5"W.
Condition: Light play wear to all examples, mechanisms have not been tested, else all in very good condition.
Three Marx tin toys including a Disney windup convertible, 11"L x 2.5"H x 4"W with plastic Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse figures; a #15 Yellow Cab windup, 6.5"L x 2.5"H x 2"W; and a battery operated college jalopy, 4.5"L x 3"H x 2.5"W.
Condition: Light play wear to all examples, mechanisms have not been tested, else all in very good condition.
Lot of Four Clown Toy Windups.
Includes a set of three Schuco occupied Germany tin litho mechanical clowns - a juggler, a drummer, and a dog act and a Tokyo Playthings tin litho mechanical "Happy the Violinist" in the original box.
Condition: All Schuco mechanisms work well with some insect damage to the fabric of the clown's costumes, else very good; violin playing clown with slight bit of soiling to clothing, else in working condition and very good. The original box is torn and tatty.
Includes a set of three Schuco occupied Germany tin litho mechanical clowns - a juggler, a drummer, and a dog act and a Tokyo Playthings tin litho mechanical "Happy the Violinist" in the original box.
Condition: All Schuco mechanisms work well with some insect damage to the fabric of the clown's costumes, else very good; violin playing clown with slight bit of soiling to clothing, else in working condition and very good. The original box is torn and tatty.
Lot of Two Marx Windup Tractors.
A pair of Marx windup tractors, one a tin litho version measuring 14"L x 5.5"H x 4.25"W, with forward and reverse gears and the other of an older vintage measuring 11.5"L x 4"H x 4"W, also with forward and reverse gears.
Condition: The tine litho version is in very good condition but is missing the driver figure; the older model is also missing the driver as well as the rubber treads.
A pair of Marx windup tractors, one a tin litho version measuring 14"L x 5.5"H x 4.25"W, with forward and reverse gears and the other of an older vintage measuring 11.5"L x 4"H x 4"W, also with forward and reverse gears.
Condition: The tine litho version is in very good condition but is missing the driver figure; the older model is also missing the driver as well as the rubber treads.
Lot of Five Marx Cartoon Character Toys, all in Original Boxes.
Includes: Tom and Jerry Scooter; Goofy Scooter; Mickey Mouse Scooter; Robin Hood, Disney Dancing Characters; and Friar Tuck, Disney Dancing Characters.
Condition: All the toys are mint.
Includes: Tom and Jerry Scooter; Goofy Scooter; Mickey Mouse Scooter; Robin Hood, Disney Dancing Characters; and Friar Tuck, Disney Dancing Characters.
Condition: All the toys are mint.
Lot of Six Friction Toy Automobiles.
Includes: four Marx International Agent Cars, a United Espionage Agency car; two International Agent cars, and an Agent 012 car; a Marx Barnaby Banana Car by D. Dean; and, a black painted Rolls Royce. The largest toy is 5.5". Three of the Agent Cars are in their original boxes.
Condition: The Barnaby Banana car shows considerable wear and some damage, the United Espionage Agency car has light rusting, the other are near fine or better.
Includes: four Marx International Agent Cars, a United Espionage Agency car; two International Agent cars, and an Agent 012 car; a Marx Barnaby Banana Car by D. Dean; and, a black painted Rolls Royce. The largest toy is 5.5". Three of the Agent Cars are in their original boxes.
Condition: The Barnaby Banana car shows considerable wear and some damage, the United Espionage Agency car has light rusting, the other are near fine or better.
Squadron of Tonka and Marx Army Vehicles.
The lot includes two Tonka pressed steel jeeps, 10.5"L x 2.5"H x 5"W, a Tonka pressed steel pickup truck, 13.25"L x 5.5"H x 5.5"W, a Marx army truck with canvas top, 13..5"L x 6.5"H x 5"W, and a Marx U.S.M.C. amphibious vehicle with canvas top, 20.5"L x 9"H x 6.5"W.
Condition: All examples with light play wear, else in very good condition.
The lot includes two Tonka pressed steel jeeps, 10.5"L x 2.5"H x 5"W, a Tonka pressed steel pickup truck, 13.25"L x 5.5"H x 5.5"W, a Marx army truck with canvas top, 13..5"L x 6.5"H x 5"W, and a Marx U.S.M.C. amphibious vehicle with canvas top, 20.5"L x 9"H x 6.5"W.
Condition: All examples with light play wear, else in very good condition.
Lot of Five Tin Litho Airplanes in the Original Boxes.
Various sizes, various makers, includes two X-15 friction-powered fighters, a large battery-operated "Air Cargo Prop-Jet Airplane" manufactured by Marx in Japan, a small friction-powered "Nike" jet fighter, and a large pressed steel "Pan American Super-7 Clipper" manufactured by the Charlmar Company.
Condition: All examples generally in very good condition with varying degrees of wear to the original boxes - a few holes, tears, detached flaps, etc.
Various sizes, various makers, includes two X-15 friction-powered fighters, a large battery-operated "Air Cargo Prop-Jet Airplane" manufactured by Marx in Japan, a small friction-powered "Nike" jet fighter, and a large pressed steel "Pan American Super-7 Clipper" manufactured by the Charlmar Company.
Condition: All examples generally in very good condition with varying degrees of wear to the original boxes - a few holes, tears, detached flaps, etc.
Pair of Japanese Mechanical Bear Toys.
Tin litho and fabric. Includes an Linemar battery operated bear in a bed, 9"L x 7"H x 4.5"W and a battery-operated Alps "Teddy Balloon Blowing Bear", 11" tall. The lot also includes a rather tatty and torn box for an Alps "Barney Bear The Drummer Boy".
Condition: Neither mechanisms have been tested, but they are in externally very good condition.
Tin litho and fabric. Includes an Linemar battery operated bear in a bed, 9"L x 7"H x 4.5"W and a battery-operated Alps "Teddy Balloon Blowing Bear", 11" tall. The lot also includes a rather tatty and torn box for an Alps "Barney Bear The Drummer Boy".
Condition: Neither mechanisms have been tested, but they are in externally very good condition.
Lot of Five Tin Litho Toys.
Various makers, various sizes. Includes a Marx "Gold Star Transfer Company" truck, Marx "Toy Town Express Van Lines" delivery truck, a Modern Toy battery-operated "Big Ring Circus" truck, a friction Boeing 727 in the original box, and battery-operated farm truck.
Condition: All examples bear light to moderate play wear with the usual scrapes, dings and shallow dents, else they are all I generally good condition.
Various makers, various sizes. Includes a Marx "Gold Star Transfer Company" truck, Marx "Toy Town Express Van Lines" delivery truck, a Modern Toy battery-operated "Big Ring Circus" truck, a friction Boeing 727 in the original box, and battery-operated farm truck.
Condition: All examples bear light to moderate play wear with the usual scrapes, dings and shallow dents, else they are all I generally good condition.
Marx Military Academy Playset and Go-Cart Racer Kit in the Original Boxes.
Military Academy with six plastic general figures, flag and flag pole, two cannons, numerous cadet figures (several with broken limbs), and tin litho buildings. Go-cart kit unassembled, missing front and rear axles, complete with instructions.
Condition: Generally in very good condition factoring in the exceptions noted, boxes soiled and worn.
Military Academy with six plastic general figures, flag and flag pole, two cannons, numerous cadet figures (several with broken limbs), and tin litho buildings. Go-cart kit unassembled, missing front and rear axles, complete with instructions.
Condition: Generally in very good condition factoring in the exceptions noted, boxes soiled and worn.
Technofix Motorcycle & Marx Snoopy Gus Tin Wind-up.
Tin litho, Technofix Motorcycle 7" L x 4"H x 2" W, made in U.S. Zone Germany; Snoopy Gus 7.5" L x 5.25" H x 3" W.
Condition: Mechanical action is working on the near mint motorcycle with only some wear to the tires; Snoopy Gus does not work, is missing fireman on the ladder and shows play wear.
Tin litho, Technofix Motorcycle 7" L x 4"H x 2" W, made in U.S. Zone Germany; Snoopy Gus 7.5" L x 5.25" H x 3" W.
Condition: Mechanical action is working on the near mint motorcycle with only some wear to the tires; Snoopy Gus does not work, is missing fireman on the ladder and shows play wear.
Lot of Six Tin Litho Airplanes, all in Original Boxes.
Includes: a NR. 132 (W. Germany) airplane; Lockheed F-104A Star Fighter with Spark; Hubley # 751 Folding Wing Jet; Yone Friction PF-256 Airplane; Mechanical Military Airplane; and a Takatoku Friction Powered Boeing 727. The largest airplane is 9" long.
Condition: Most airplanes show play wear and most boxes are scuffed, but sound, else very good.
Includes: a NR. 132 (W. Germany) airplane; Lockheed F-104A Star Fighter with Spark; Hubley # 751 Folding Wing Jet; Yone Friction PF-256 Airplane; Mechanical Military Airplane; and a Takatoku Friction Powered Boeing 727. The largest airplane is 9" long.
Condition: Most airplanes show play wear and most boxes are scuffed, but sound, else very good.
Lot of Five Japanese Tin Litho Friction Airplane Toys in the Original Boxes.
Various makers, various sizes and including a "Cessna Sky Taxi", "Piper Cherokee 6", "Globe Master" troop carrier, "New Cessna 182" and a Cragstan "Police Helicopter".
Condition: All examples in very good to excellent condition. Some original boxes tatty and torn.
Various makers, various sizes and including a "Cessna Sky Taxi", "Piper Cherokee 6", "Globe Master" troop carrier, "New Cessna 182" and a Cragstan "Police Helicopter".
Condition: All examples in very good to excellent condition. Some original boxes tatty and torn.
Lot of Six Tanks.
Includes: two cast iron tanks; a cast iron tank with artillery piece; Nomura M-48 Army Tank; Marx Cap Firing Tank; Elmes Fla-SFL Truppen-flak. The pair of grey painted World War I tanks have rotating turrets, 4.25" long; both the tank with artillery piece are cast iron, have rubber wheels, and have spring firing mechanisms; the Nomura M-48 Army Tank is litho tin and battery operated, 8.5" long x 5" high and in the original box; the Marx tank is molded plastic, battery-operated, and is 8" long x 4" high in the original box; the East German made Elmes troop-carrier and two-barrel mobile flak gun is molded plastic and battery-operated with a remote control, in the original box and with the instructions, is 10.5" long x 5" high.
Condition: All four cast iron pieces show play wear; the Nomura M-48 is in excellent condition, although the box shows wear; the Marx tank is near mint; the Elmes troop-carrier is missing a soldier and is untested, otherwise, near fine.
Includes: two cast iron tanks; a cast iron tank with artillery piece; Nomura M-48 Army Tank; Marx Cap Firing Tank; Elmes Fla-SFL Truppen-flak. The pair of grey painted World War I tanks have rotating turrets, 4.25" long; both the tank with artillery piece are cast iron, have rubber wheels, and have spring firing mechanisms; the Nomura M-48 Army Tank is litho tin and battery operated, 8.5" long x 5" high and in the original box; the Marx tank is molded plastic, battery-operated, and is 8" long x 4" high in the original box; the East German made Elmes troop-carrier and two-barrel mobile flak gun is molded plastic and battery-operated with a remote control, in the original box and with the instructions, is 10.5" long x 5" high.
Condition: All four cast iron pieces show play wear; the Nomura M-48 is in excellent condition, although the box shows wear; the Marx tank is near mint; the Elmes troop-carrier is missing a soldier and is untested, otherwise, near fine.
Two Monster Tin Litho Toys, a Deebeeco #755-67 Coffin Bank and a Marx Remote Control Frankenstein.
The bank is 7"L x 3"W x 2"H, windup mechanism with separate key (included), in the original box. The Marx Frankenstein is 12.5" tall. Both are litho tin.
Condition: The coffin bank is in working order with minor surface wear and the box is scuffed and somewhat faded, else in very good condition. The Frankenstein monster shows signs of considerable play wear, rusting to lower torso and legs, and missing the remote control, else good.
The bank is 7"L x 3"W x 2"H, windup mechanism with separate key (included), in the original box. The Marx Frankenstein is 12.5" tall. Both are litho tin.
Condition: The coffin bank is in working order with minor surface wear and the box is scuffed and somewhat faded, else in very good condition. The Frankenstein monster shows signs of considerable play wear, rusting to lower torso and legs, and missing the remote control, else good.
Lot of Nine Vintage Toy Automobiles.
Includes: Marx Sportster; Marx Bouncing Benny Safety Car; pair of Marx No. 27 1948 Indy Champ race car; Marx Road Racing Track, Le Mans Starter Set; Walt Reach / Courtland Fire Chief car; Automatic Toy Company Captain Marvel car; three cast metal race cars. Marx Sportster 20"L x 8.5", tin litho; Bouncing Benny 7.5"L x 5"W, tin litho; Indy Champ cars 12"L, tin litho with a windup mechanism; Road Racing Track, four pieces of track only, no cars, in original box; Fire Chief car 7"L, tin litho with a windup mechanism, in original box; Captain Marvel car, 4"L, tin litho with a windup mechanism; the three cast metal cars, the largest is 7.5" and the smallest is 5.5".
Condition: Marx Sportster has heavy play wear, some denting, and missing the windshield; Bouncing Benny has one deflated tire; both Indy Champ cars are missing driver's head, one windup mechanism is weak, the other nonfunctioning; the Road Racing Track is very fine; the Fire Chief car is excellent; the Captain Marvel car is missing the key, scuffed, and faded; of the three cast metal cars, one is missing all four tires, another is missing one tire, the third is pitted, all show considerable wear.
Includes: Marx Sportster; Marx Bouncing Benny Safety Car; pair of Marx No. 27 1948 Indy Champ race car; Marx Road Racing Track, Le Mans Starter Set; Walt Reach / Courtland Fire Chief car; Automatic Toy Company Captain Marvel car; three cast metal race cars. Marx Sportster 20"L x 8.5", tin litho; Bouncing Benny 7.5"L x 5"W, tin litho; Indy Champ cars 12"L, tin litho with a windup mechanism; Road Racing Track, four pieces of track only, no cars, in original box; Fire Chief car 7"L, tin litho with a windup mechanism, in original box; Captain Marvel car, 4"L, tin litho with a windup mechanism; the three cast metal cars, the largest is 7.5" and the smallest is 5.5".
Condition: Marx Sportster has heavy play wear, some denting, and missing the windshield; Bouncing Benny has one deflated tire; both Indy Champ cars are missing driver's head, one windup mechanism is weak, the other nonfunctioning; the Road Racing Track is very fine; the Fire Chief car is excellent; the Captain Marvel car is missing the key, scuffed, and faded; of the three cast metal cars, one is missing all four tires, another is missing one tire, the third is pitted, all show considerable wear.
Lot of Four Tin Litho Toys.
including a pair of Toplay (Tokyo Playthings) Windup Candy Eating Dogs, a Marx Zippo the Climbing Monkey, and an unmarked Marx Climbing Monkey. The dogs are 5.5" tall, Zippo is 9" tall, and the other climbing monkey is 7" tall. The monkeys come with their original boxes.
Condition: All show play wear and the boxes are tatty and flattened, else near very good.
including a pair of Toplay (Tokyo Playthings) Windup Candy Eating Dogs, a Marx Zippo the Climbing Monkey, and an unmarked Marx Climbing Monkey. The dogs are 5.5" tall, Zippo is 9" tall, and the other climbing monkey is 7" tall. The monkeys come with their original boxes.
Condition: All show play wear and the boxes are tatty and flattened, else near very good.
Large Lot of Eight Helicopters, including: Marx, Haji, Alps Shoji, and Cragstan.
The largest is 14" long and the shortest is 6.5" long, tin litho. The lot contains friction and battery operated models. All but two are in the original boxes. Untested.
Condition: Play wear, but most are near fine or better.
The largest is 14" long and the shortest is 6.5" long, tin litho. The lot contains friction and battery operated models. All but two are in the original boxes. Untested.
Condition: Play wear, but most are near fine or better.
Lot of Three Vintage Tin-Litho Windup Toys.
Includes: the Marx Honeymoon Express Train; a New York Central "O" gauge locomotive with a Popeye Airplane; and a Marx Sky Hawk Air Race Set. The Honeymoon Express is 9.25", tin litho with a windup mechanism and the original box; the locomotive is 8.5"L x 3"T, tin litho with a windup mechanism, attached to the roof of the cab is an 8" wire with Popeye in an airplane at the end, painted on the bottom of the locomotive is "Model No. 347 - 5/16/36", this could be an experimental prototype; the Marx Sky Hawk Air Race set is 8" tall, tin litho with a windup mechanism, the airplanes circle the control tower.
Condition: The Honeymoon Express has light play wear, else very fine, the box is toned with moderate wear; the locomotive shows moderate wear; the key wind mechanism slips on the Air Race set, else fine.
Includes: the Marx Honeymoon Express Train; a New York Central "O" gauge locomotive with a Popeye Airplane; and a Marx Sky Hawk Air Race Set. The Honeymoon Express is 9.25", tin litho with a windup mechanism and the original box; the locomotive is 8.5"L x 3"T, tin litho with a windup mechanism, attached to the roof of the cab is an 8" wire with Popeye in an airplane at the end, painted on the bottom of the locomotive is "Model No. 347 - 5/16/36", this could be an experimental prototype; the Marx Sky Hawk Air Race set is 8" tall, tin litho with a windup mechanism, the airplanes circle the control tower.
Condition: The Honeymoon Express has light play wear, else very fine, the box is toned with moderate wear; the locomotive shows moderate wear; the key wind mechanism slips on the Air Race set, else fine.
Battery Operated Nomura "Radio Jeep" and K Toys "Anti-Aircraft Jeep" in the Original Boxes.
Tin litho, radio jeep 11"L x 6"H x 5"W; anti-aircraft jeep 8.5"L x 4"H x 4"W.
Condition: Both vehicles in excellent condition, mechanisms not tested. Boxes tatty, soiled and torn.
Tin litho, radio jeep 11"L x 6"H x 5"W; anti-aircraft jeep 8.5"L x 4"H x 4"W.
Condition: Both vehicles in excellent condition, mechanisms not tested. Boxes tatty, soiled and torn.
Marx Air Force Jeep and Trailer and Ideal Naval Rescue Seaplane in the Original Boxes.
Plastic seaplane with windup mechanism, fuselage 9.5", wingspan 10"; jeep and trailer, pressed steel and plastic, 18" overall.
Condition: Seaplane in excellent working condition, in a very good box. Jeep and trailer in excellent condition, albeit missing plastic seat on the trailer and bottom of radar antennae with a broken piece, in a soiled but complete original box.
Plastic seaplane with windup mechanism, fuselage 9.5", wingspan 10"; jeep and trailer, pressed steel and plastic, 18" overall.
Condition: Seaplane in excellent working condition, in a very good box. Jeep and trailer in excellent condition, albeit missing plastic seat on the trailer and bottom of radar antennae with a broken piece, in a soiled but complete original box.
Lot of Four Japanese Made Tinplate Airplanes.
Various sizes, various makers including a tin litho, friction powered, West German made Swissair four prop airliner, a Marx pressed steel, four engine Pan Am clipper, a Modern Toy battery operated, twin engine Beechcraft, and a Linemar tin litho, battery and friction powered Capital Airlines Viscount four engine airliner.
Condition: Beechcraft missing plastic canopy and tail wheel, else good; Marx clipper missing rudder and nose wheel, moderate wear, light rust, otherwise good; Swissair airliner with moderate play wear, mechanism functions slowly; and Linemar Viscount play worn and in good condition. The mechanisms have not been tested.
Various sizes, various makers including a tin litho, friction powered, West German made Swissair four prop airliner, a Marx pressed steel, four engine Pan Am clipper, a Modern Toy battery operated, twin engine Beechcraft, and a Linemar tin litho, battery and friction powered Capital Airlines Viscount four engine airliner.
Condition: Beechcraft missing plastic canopy and tail wheel, else good; Marx clipper missing rudder and nose wheel, moderate wear, light rust, otherwise good; Swissair airliner with moderate play wear, mechanism functions slowly; and Linemar Viscount play worn and in good condition. The mechanisms have not been tested.
Lot of Five Japanese Tin Litho Friction Fighter Jets.
Various sizes, various makers including a Yonezawa F-100 Super Saber, a Linemar Starfire and Sky Rocket, and unidentified maker large Douglas Sky Rocket and FG-956 jets.
Condition: Moderate play wear to all examples, a few small missing pieces, mechanisms untested, else in generally good condition.
Various sizes, various makers including a Yonezawa F-100 Super Saber, a Linemar Starfire and Sky Rocket, and unidentified maker large Douglas Sky Rocket and FG-956 jets.
Condition: Moderate play wear to all examples, a few small missing pieces, mechanisms untested, else in generally good condition.
Lot of Three Marx Vintage Tin Litho Airplanes.
Includes two variations of four engine windup aircraft, with fuselages measuring 13.5" and wingspans of 18.25"; and a smaller single-engine 5" fuselage, 6" wingspan windup fighter.
Condition: A few dents to the larger models, with light to moderate play wear. Mechanisms have not been tested.
Includes two variations of four engine windup aircraft, with fuselages measuring 13.5" and wingspans of 18.25"; and a smaller single-engine 5" fuselage, 6" wingspan windup fighter.
Condition: A few dents to the larger models, with light to moderate play wear. Mechanisms have not been tested.
United DC-7 Tin Litho Airliner With See Through Passenger Compartment.
Fuselage 17.5", wingspan 19". Friction powered, propellers turn as wheels roll.
Condition: Moderate play wear with scratching and toning to painted surfaces, else working and in good condition.
Fuselage 17.5", wingspan 19". Friction powered, propellers turn as wheels roll.
Condition: Moderate play wear with scratching and toning to painted surfaces, else working and in good condition.
Lot of Five Tin Litho Airplanes.
Various sizes, various makers including Marx, Cragstan, and others. Includes windup, friction powered, and battery operated types.
Condition: Medium to heavy play wear, mechanisms not tested, in generally good condition.
Various sizes, various makers including Marx, Cragstan, and others. Includes windup, friction powered, and battery operated types.
Condition: Medium to heavy play wear, mechanisms not tested, in generally good condition.
Lot of Five Metal Toy Trucks and Trailers.
Includes a pressed steel Marx "A&P" truck and trailer, 26.5"L x 8"H x 6.5"W, a tin litho Marx Marcrest "Livestock Lines" trailer, 11.5"L x 5"H x 4"W, a Marx pressed steel gravel trailer, 12.5"L x 3"H x 4.5"W, with a Marx blue sample tag attached, and a Tonka "Steel Carrier" pressed steel trailer, 16"L x 5.5"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: All examples in very good condition.
Includes a pressed steel Marx "A&P" truck and trailer, 26.5"L x 8"H x 6.5"W, a tin litho Marx Marcrest "Livestock Lines" trailer, 11.5"L x 5"H x 4"W, a Marx pressed steel gravel trailer, 12.5"L x 3"H x 4.5"W, with a Marx blue sample tag attached, and a Tonka "Steel Carrier" pressed steel trailer, 16"L x 5.5"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: All examples in very good condition.
Lot of Three Linemar American Airlines Toy Airplanes.
Friction and battery-powered four-engine airliners, with fuselages ranging from 14.5" to 17.5", and wingspans from 19" to 19.5".
Condition: Light to moderate play wear, else good. Mechanisms have not been tested.
Friction and battery-powered four-engine airliners, with fuselages ranging from 14.5" to 17.5", and wingspans from 19" to 19.5".
Condition: Light to moderate play wear, else good. Mechanisms have not been tested.
Murray No. 742 Heavy Duty Dump Truck Pedal Car.
Pressed steel, 46"L x 15"H x 16"W. Complete with working dump bucket.
Condition: Moderate scratching to paint with some light surface rust, else in good condition.
Pressed steel, 46"L x 15"H x 16"W. Complete with working dump bucket.
Condition: Moderate scratching to paint with some light surface rust, else in good condition.
Keystone Railroad No. 6400 Sit-N-Ride.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 13.5"H x 6"W.
Condition: Cow catcher a bit bent, normal play wear, decals bright, otherwise in very good condition.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 13.5"H x 6"W.
Condition: Cow catcher a bit bent, normal play wear, decals bright, otherwise in very good condition.
Marx Acme Markets Van Trailer and Hauler in the Original Box.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 8.5"H x 6"W.
Condition: Truck and trailer in excellent condition. Box soiled but complete with all closure flaps.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 8.5"H x 6"W.
Condition: Truck and trailer in excellent condition. Box soiled but complete with all closure flaps.
Steelcraft Pressed Steel Airplane with Rotating Propeller.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22" long, wingspan 20". Propellers turn when wheels are moved.
Condition: Repainted with moderate play wear to the upper surfaces, otherwise very good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22" long, wingspan 20". Propellers turn when wheels are moved.
Condition: Repainted with moderate play wear to the upper surfaces, otherwise very good condition.
Boycraft Air Plane NX 130.
Pressed steel, fuselage 24" long, wingspan 22". Propeller rotates as wheels are turned.
Condition: Significant play wear and scratching to the original painted surfaces, otherwise propeller mechanism still functions and the airplane is in very good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 24" long, wingspan 22". Propeller rotates as wheels are turned.
Condition: Significant play wear and scratching to the original painted surfaces, otherwise propeller mechanism still functions and the airplane is in very good condition.
Steelcraft Army Scout Plane NX 107.
Press steel, fuselage 22" long, wingspan 22.5".
Condition: Propeller blade broken off, significant wear to the painted surfaces, mechanism which turns the propeller is inoperable, screws holding on wings replaced, otherwise in good condition and awaiting professional restoration.
Press steel, fuselage 22" long, wingspan 22.5".
Condition: Propeller blade broken off, significant wear to the painted surfaces, mechanism which turns the propeller is inoperable, screws holding on wings replaced, otherwise in good condition and awaiting professional restoration.
Keystone Sit-N-Ride Water Tower With Real Pumper Fire Truck.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 9"H x 7"W, Keystone Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Open-front cab, bell mounted on radiator, large water tank with lever actuated pump, two removable ladders, spring-loaded water tower and steerable front wheels.
Condition: Moderate to heavy play wear, rubber hoses cracked and broken, bell mechanism doesn't function, else in very good condition.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 9"H x 7"W, Keystone Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Open-front cab, bell mounted on radiator, large water tank with lever actuated pump, two removable ladders, spring-loaded water tower and steerable front wheels.
Condition: Moderate to heavy play wear, rubber hoses cracked and broken, bell mechanism doesn't function, else in very good condition.
Keystone American Railway Express Sit-N-Ride Truck.
Pressed steel, 26.5"L x 11.5"H x 7.25"W. Packard truck with steerable front wheels.
Condition: Moderate rust to painted surfaces and with noticeable play wear, missing trailer doors, steering needs adjustment, otherwise in very good condition.
Pressed steel, 26.5"L x 11.5"H x 7.25"W. Packard truck with steerable front wheels.
Condition: Moderate rust to painted surfaces and with noticeable play wear, missing trailer doors, steering needs adjustment, otherwise in very good condition.
Keystone Sit-N-Ride Dump Truck.
Pressed steel, 21"L x 6.5"H x 6"W. Windup bell on hood, wooden steering handles and lever actuated dump mechanism.
Condition: About 75% original paint, modest play wear, windup bell present but not working, original rubber tires crazed and worn, else in overall good condition.
Pressed steel, 21"L x 6.5"H x 6"W. Windup bell on hood, wooden steering handles and lever actuated dump mechanism.
Condition: About 75% original paint, modest play wear, windup bell present but not working, original rubber tires crazed and worn, else in overall good condition.
Keystone Long Distance Moving Van.
Pressed steel, 25.5"L x 11"H x 7.25"W. Steerable front wheels.
Condition: Light dings and dents, repainted (original decals visible under the paint), missing trailer doors, else structurally very good condition, worthy of professional restoration.
Pressed steel, 25.5"L x 11"H x 7.25"W. Steerable front wheels.
Condition: Light dings and dents, repainted (original decals visible under the paint), missing trailer doors, else structurally very good condition, worthy of professional restoration.
Keystone Packard U.S. Mail Truck.
Pressed steel, 26.5"L x 11"H x 7.5"W, Keystone Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Packard truck with steerable front wheels.
Condition: Moderate play wear and dings and dents to surfaces with occasional areas of rust, moderate wear to rubber tires, front fenders bent, trailer doors missing, and wear to decals, otherwise in overall very good condition.
Pressed steel, 26.5"L x 11"H x 7.5"W, Keystone Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. Packard truck with steerable front wheels.
Condition: Moderate play wear and dings and dents to surfaces with occasional areas of rust, moderate wear to rubber tires, front fenders bent, trailer doors missing, and wear to decals, otherwise in overall very good condition.
Steelcraft Army Scout Plane NX 107.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22" long, wingspan 22.5".
Condition: Mechanism for turning the propeller is incomplete, propeller is a replacement, moderate scratching and play wear to the original green and orange paint, otherwise complete and in very good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22" long, wingspan 22.5".
Condition: Mechanism for turning the propeller is incomplete, propeller is a replacement, moderate scratching and play wear to the original green and orange paint, otherwise complete and in very good condition.
Buddy "L" Army Combination Set No. 5561 in the Original Box.
Pressed steel and plastic. Includes the Army Electric Searchlight Unit truck and the Army Supply Corps truck with canvas top, each measuring 14.5"L x 5.25"H x 6"W, and a cannon and broken halves of the medical field hospital tent.
Condition: Each piece is lightly play worn and in very good condition, with the exception of the damage noted to the plastic tent. The box top is worn, soiled and with two cracked corners.
Pressed steel and plastic. Includes the Army Electric Searchlight Unit truck and the Army Supply Corps truck with canvas top, each measuring 14.5"L x 5.25"H x 6"W, and a cannon and broken halves of the medical field hospital tent.
Condition: Each piece is lightly play worn and in very good condition, with the exception of the damage noted to the plastic tent. The box top is worn, soiled and with two cracked corners.
Strauss Giant Flyer No. 200 Airplane.
Pressed thin steel, fuselage 24", wingspan 19". Propeller mechanism still functions and retains original decals.
Condition: Near fine.
Pressed thin steel, fuselage 24", wingspan 19". Propeller mechanism still functions and retains original decals.
Condition: Near fine.
Steelcraft Mack Jr. Hauler Truck.
Pressed steel, 24.5"L x 8.5"H x 7"W.
Condition: Paint oxidized and worn, dumping mechanism and bed needs adjustment, otherwise good condition and a perfect candidate for restoration.
Pressed steel, 24.5"L x 8.5"H x 7"W.
Condition: Paint oxidized and worn, dumping mechanism and bed needs adjustment, otherwise good condition and a perfect candidate for restoration.
Steelcraft City Milk Company Truck.
Pressed steel, 17.5"L x 7.5"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Moderate wear to the paint, especially at the edges, else good condition.
Pressed steel, 17.5"L x 7.5"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Moderate wear to the paint, especially at the edges, else good condition.
Little Jim Playthings Army Truck.
Pressed steel with canvas top, 22"L x 11"H x 6.5"W.
Condition: A few dents with moderate wear to paint, original decals present but worn, steering wheel detached but present, good condition.
Pressed steel with canvas top, 22"L x 11"H x 6.5"W.
Condition: A few dents with moderate wear to paint, original decals present but worn, steering wheel detached but present, good condition.
Structo Buster Brown Truck and Dump Truck.
Pressed thin steel, "Buster Brown" measures 17"L x 5.25"H x 5.75"W, with original decals; dump truck, 17.5"L x 5.5"H x 5.5"W, with dual tires in the back, original decal, and working dumping mechanism.
Condition: "Buster Brown" with some surface rust and wear to the paint, in good condition. Dump truck with moderate fading and wear to paint, otherwise in very good condition.
Pressed thin steel, "Buster Brown" measures 17"L x 5.25"H x 5.75"W, with original decals; dump truck, 17.5"L x 5.5"H x 5.5"W, with dual tires in the back, original decal, and working dumping mechanism.
Condition: "Buster Brown" with some surface rust and wear to the paint, in good condition. Dump truck with moderate fading and wear to paint, otherwise in very good condition.
Pair of Keystone Air Mail Plane Fuselages Perfect for Restoration.
Pressed steel, 25" long. Perfect for restoration or to supply parts for other projects. All wheels, propellers and gears present.
Condition: Paint worn and scratched, decals faded and crazed, else good condition.
Pressed steel, 25" long. Perfect for restoration or to supply parts for other projects. All wheels, propellers and gears present.
Condition: Paint worn and scratched, decals faded and crazed, else good condition.
Keystone Sit-N-Ride Wrecking Car.
Pressed steel, 22"L x 8"H x 6.75"W.
Condition: A few dents and bent metal corners, decals and paint worn and scratched, headlight broken, rubber wheels brittle and in some cases loose, good condition and worthy of restoration.
Pressed steel, 22"L x 8"H x 6.75"W.
Condition: A few dents and bent metal corners, decals and paint worn and scratched, headlight broken, rubber wheels brittle and in some cases loose, good condition and worthy of restoration.
Lot of Two Marx Tin Litho Toy Trucks.
A fantastic lot including a Marx No. 4490 "Guided Missile Truck" with firing guided missile in the original box (slightly soiled with a large hole on one side) and a Marx "Newberry's" tractor/trailer.
Condition: Guided missile truck's missile appears to be a fabricated replacement. Light play wear to both examples, otherwise very good.
A fantastic lot including a Marx No. 4490 "Guided Missile Truck" with firing guided missile in the original box (slightly soiled with a large hole on one side) and a Marx "Newberry's" tractor/trailer.
Condition: Guided missile truck's missile appears to be a fabricated replacement. Light play wear to both examples, otherwise very good.
Marx Heavy Duty Power Shovel and Guided Missile Truck.
Includes a Marx "Lumar Contractors" power shovel in the original box (soiled with a few tears and slightly crushed) and a "U.S. Guided Missile Squadron" truck which is missing the missile.
Condition: Guided missile truck with a replacement wheel, moderate play wear including some scattered areas of rust; the power shovel as new.
Includes a Marx "Lumar Contractors" power shovel in the original box (soiled with a few tears and slightly crushed) and a "U.S. Guided Missile Squadron" truck which is missing the missile.
Condition: Guided missile truck with a replacement wheel, moderate play wear including some scattered areas of rust; the power shovel as new.
Tonka Livestock Truck and Tonka Farm Vehicles.
Pressed steel, includes a livestock truck and trailer, 25"L x 8.5"H x 5.5"W, and a Tonka Farms truck, 13"L x 5.5"H x 5"W, and Tonka Farms horse trailer, 8.25"L x 7"H x 5.5"W. (Horse trailer was not intended for use with the truck).
Condition: Light play wear trivial wear to paint on the livestock truck and trailer, else very good; farm truck and horse trailer with moderate play wear, else good condition.
Pressed steel, includes a livestock truck and trailer, 25"L x 8.5"H x 5.5"W, and a Tonka Farms truck, 13"L x 5.5"H x 5"W, and Tonka Farms horse trailer, 8.25"L x 7"H x 5.5"W. (Horse trailer was not intended for use with the truck).
Condition: Light play wear trivial wear to paint on the livestock truck and trailer, else very good; farm truck and horse trailer with moderate play wear, else good condition.
Lot of Three Tonka Fire Trucks.
Pressed steel, each measures about 30"L x 7"H x 5"W. All are variations on the Tonka No. 5 hydraulic ladder fire truck, two being red and one being white.
Condition: Each of the three have light to moderate play wear. One of the red examples is missing the roof emergency light and the white example is missing the rear steering wheel, else they are in very good condition.
Pressed steel, each measures about 30"L x 7"H x 5"W. All are variations on the Tonka No. 5 hydraulic ladder fire truck, two being red and one being white.
Condition: Each of the three have light to moderate play wear. One of the red examples is missing the roof emergency light and the white example is missing the rear steering wheel, else they are in very good condition.
Tonka Trucks and Storage Tank.
Pressed steel, includes a Tonka Farms stake truck, 14"L x 5.25"H x 5.5"W, Tonka Sportsman pickup and camper top, 13"L x 6"H x 5.5"W, and a plastic Tonka Bulk Storage tank, 9.5"L x 11"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Light play wear to the Sportsman truck and camper; moderate wear to the Tonka Farms state truck, and likewise the storage tank, otherwise all are in generally very good condition.
Pressed steel, includes a Tonka Farms stake truck, 14"L x 5.25"H x 5.5"W, Tonka Sportsman pickup and camper top, 13"L x 6"H x 5.5"W, and a plastic Tonka Bulk Storage tank, 9.5"L x 11"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Light play wear to the Sportsman truck and camper; moderate wear to the Tonka Farms state truck, and likewise the storage tank, otherwise all are in generally very good condition.
Tonka Gambles Department Store Truck and Auto Transporter.
Pressed steel, auto transporter truck and trailer measures 28"L x 6"H x 5.5"W, Gambles department store truck and trailer, 22.5"L x 8.5"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Moderate play wear to both examples with the usual scratches, dings and shallow dents, otherwise good condition.
Pressed steel, auto transporter truck and trailer measures 28"L x 6"H x 5.5"W, Gambles department store truck and trailer, 22.5"L x 8.5"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Moderate play wear to both examples with the usual scratches, dings and shallow dents, otherwise good condition.
Marx Auto Transport and Stake Truck.
Includes a pressed steel auto transport truck and trailer, 21.5"L x 5"H x 5"W, with the remnants of the original box; and a tin litho stake truck, 13"L x 4.5"H x 4.5"W.
Condition: Light play wear to stake truck, else very good; auto transport with some chipping to the paint, otherwise in very good condition.
Includes a pressed steel auto transport truck and trailer, 21.5"L x 5"H x 5"W, with the remnants of the original box; and a tin litho stake truck, 13"L x 4.5"H x 4.5"W.
Condition: Light play wear to stake truck, else very good; auto transport with some chipping to the paint, otherwise in very good condition.
Tonka Gasoline Truck and Tonka Airlines Baggage Tractor.
Pressed steel, gasoline truck measures 14.5"L x 5.5"H x 5.5"W, baggage tractor and trailer measures 17"L x 4"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Light play wear with some minor chipping to paint, else very good condition.
Pressed steel, gasoline truck measures 14.5"L x 5.5"H x 5.5"W, baggage tractor and trailer measures 17"L x 4"H x 5.5"W.
Condition: Light play wear with some minor chipping to paint, else very good condition.
Tonka Log Truck and Automobile Hauler Truck.
Pressed steel, auto transport, 28.5"L x 7"H x 5.5"W; log truck 21.5"L x 5.5"H x 5"W, with fabricated replacement logs.
Condition: Light to moderate play wear, else good condition.
Pressed steel, auto transport, 28.5"L x 7"H x 5.5"W; log truck 21.5"L x 5.5"H x 5"W, with fabricated replacement logs.
Condition: Light to moderate play wear, else good condition.
Pair of Tonka No. 518 Wrecker Trucks.
Pressed steel, 14"L x 6"H x 5.5"W, one white version, one orange version with subtle model differences. The white version comes in the original box (worn and soiled but complete).
Condition: Light play wear, else both examples excellent condition.
Pressed steel, 14"L x 6"H x 5.5"W, one white version, one orange version with subtle model differences. The white version comes in the original box (worn and soiled but complete).
Condition: Light play wear, else both examples excellent condition.
Buddy "L" Coal Truck.
Pressed steel, 24.5"L x 12"H x 8"W. Steerable front wheels.
Condition: Moderate play wear with paint loss to the upper surfaces, otherwise very good condition.
Pressed steel, 24.5"L x 12"H x 8"W. Steerable front wheels.
Condition: Moderate play wear with paint loss to the upper surfaces, otherwise very good condition.
Steelcraft Air Mail Plane NX-130.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22.75" long, wingspan 22.5". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism. Cream fuselage with red wings, rudder and stabilizer.
Condition: Light play wear with some small stains and an area of rust on one wing tip, else in excellent condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22.75" long, wingspan 22.5". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism. Cream fuselage with red wings, rudder and stabilizer.
Condition: Light play wear with some small stains and an area of rust on one wing tip, else in excellent condition.
Steelcraft Air Mail Plane NX-130.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22.75" long, wingspan 22.5". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism. Green fuselage with cream wings, rudder and stabilizer.
Condition: Heavy play wear with scratching and chipping to paint, decals faded, else good condition and a perfect candidate for restoration.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22.75" long, wingspan 22.5". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism. Green fuselage with cream wings, rudder and stabilizer.
Condition: Heavy play wear with scratching and chipping to paint, decals faded, else good condition and a perfect candidate for restoration.
Steelcraft Army Scout Plane NX-110.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22.25" long, wingspan 22.5". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism. Cream fuselage with lavender wings, rudder and stabilizer.
Condition: Moderate play wear with scratching, crazing and chipping to paint, decals faded and crazed, else in good condition.
Pressed steel, fuselage 22.25" long, wingspan 22.5". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism. Cream fuselage with lavender wings, rudder and stabilizer.
Condition: Moderate play wear with scratching, crazing and chipping to paint, decals faded and crazed, else in good condition.
Large Lot of Five Pressed Steel Toy Trucks.
A wonderful array of work trucks including a windup "Pure Milk Company" delivery truck, 9"L x 4.5"H x 4"W; a Metalcraft "Shell Motor Oil" truck with three barrels of oil, 12"L x 4.5"H x 4"W; a Marx silver metal dump truck, 7.5"L x 3"H x 2.75"W; a Marx dump truck, 9"L x 2.75"H x 2.75"W; and another Marx dump truck example, 7.5"L x 3"H x 3"W.
Condition: All examples in very good condition.
A wonderful array of work trucks including a windup "Pure Milk Company" delivery truck, 9"L x 4.5"H x 4"W; a Metalcraft "Shell Motor Oil" truck with three barrels of oil, 12"L x 4.5"H x 4"W; a Marx silver metal dump truck, 7.5"L x 3"H x 2.75"W; a Marx dump truck, 9"L x 2.75"H x 2.75"W; and another Marx dump truck example, 7.5"L x 3"H x 3"W.
Condition: All examples in very good condition.
Vintage Erector Set in the Original Wooden Box.
Scores of metal girders, wheels, gears, pulleys, rods, screws, a motor and various other parts and pieces all housed in the original wooden box measuring 22.5"L x 5.5"H X 10.75"W. The state of the art for children's toys circa 1920-30.
Condition: The lid has become detached from the box but the hinges are still present, one closure part is missing, else the box is in good condition. It's impossible to determine if all the various small bits and pieces are all there but most certainly are. The rubber has become brittle and partially broken off on the four tires, else all is in very good condition.
Scores of metal girders, wheels, gears, pulleys, rods, screws, a motor and various other parts and pieces all housed in the original wooden box measuring 22.5"L x 5.5"H X 10.75"W. The state of the art for children's toys circa 1920-30.
Condition: The lid has become detached from the box but the hinges are still present, one closure part is missing, else the box is in good condition. It's impossible to determine if all the various small bits and pieces are all there but most certainly are. The rubber has become brittle and partially broken off on the four tires, else all is in very good condition.
Keystone Air Mail Plane.
Pressed steel, fuselage 25" long, wingspan 24". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism.
Condition: Repainted with yellow fuselage and red wings, rudder, and stabilizers, otherwise complete and in need of a better restoration.
Pressed steel, fuselage 25" long, wingspan 24". Propeller turns as the wheels move via a gear and belt mechanism.
Condition: Repainted with yellow fuselage and red wings, rudder, and stabilizers, otherwise complete and in need of a better restoration.
Pair of Pressed Steel Fire Truck Toys.
Features an early steam variety with cast driver figure, 9.5"L x 6"H x 4"W and a later fire truck body missing all the bits and pieces, 11"L x 5"H x 4.5"W.
Condition: Both examples have been repaired and if not completely repainted, then touched-up in spots. These examples are in good condition and awaiting professional restoration.
Features an early steam variety with cast driver figure, 9.5"L x 6"H x 4"W and a later fire truck body missing all the bits and pieces, 11"L x 5"H x 4.5"W.
Condition: Both examples have been repaired and if not completely repainted, then touched-up in spots. These examples are in good condition and awaiting professional restoration.
Keystone Packard Chemical Pump Engine With Real Pump.
Pressed steel, 28"L x 11.5"H x 8"W.
Condition: Missing the hoses and tubing, the steering wheel, and other minor bits and with a frozen rear wheel, else sound and in good condition. A perfect candidate for professional restoration.
Pressed steel, 28"L x 11.5"H x 8"W.
Condition: Missing the hoses and tubing, the steering wheel, and other minor bits and with a frozen rear wheel, else sound and in good condition. A perfect candidate for professional restoration.
Keystone Large Pressed Steel Truck.
26"L x 11"H x 7.25"W. Steerable front wheels.
Condition: Pitting to metal surfaces, repainted, one front fender missing, else good and the perfect candidate for professional restoration.
26"L x 11"H x 7.25"W. Steerable front wheels.
Condition: Pitting to metal surfaces, repainted, one front fender missing, else good and the perfect candidate for professional restoration.
Large Buddy "L" Coal Truck.
24.5"L x 12"H x 8"W.
Condition: Moderate rusting and significant loss to the original black paint, else good and a perfect candidate for professional restoration.
24.5"L x 12"H x 8"W.
Condition: Moderate rusting and significant loss to the original black paint, else good and a perfect candidate for professional restoration.
Pair of Hubley "Kiddie Toy" Die Cast No. 467 Navy Fighters in the Original Boxes.
Two Hubley Navy folding-wing fighters, one with blue wings the other with red wings, each with a 7" fuselage and 8.75" wingspan. Each aircraft features retractable landing gear, revolving propeller and folding wings.
Condition: The blue-winged example is in fine condition in an excellent box; the red-wing version has light wear and some surface rust/discoloration to the fuselage and a bit of paint loss to the wings and the box is missing some closure flaps and is slightly crushed. Both examples are sadly missing their plastic cockpit canopies.
Two Hubley Navy folding-wing fighters, one with blue wings the other with red wings, each with a 7" fuselage and 8.75" wingspan. Each aircraft features retractable landing gear, revolving propeller and folding wings.
Condition: The blue-winged example is in fine condition in an excellent box; the red-wing version has light wear and some surface rust/discoloration to the fuselage and a bit of paint loss to the wings and the box is missing some closure flaps and is slightly crushed. Both examples are sadly missing their plastic cockpit canopies.
Lot of Three Vintage Metal Airplane Toys.
An interesting assortment of vintage airplane toys including a Cragstan tin litho friction "Spirit of St. Louis, fuselage 9.5", wingspan 12"; a Girard Toys tin litho "Transcontinental Air Lines" airplane, 16" fuselage, 17.5" wingspan, and a pressed steel Wyandotte high-wing airplane, 12.5" fuselage, 18" wingspan.
Condition; All examples with moderate play wear, else good condition. Both mechanisms appear to be working.
An interesting assortment of vintage airplane toys including a Cragstan tin litho friction "Spirit of St. Louis, fuselage 9.5", wingspan 12"; a Girard Toys tin litho "Transcontinental Air Lines" airplane, 16" fuselage, 17.5" wingspan, and a pressed steel Wyandotte high-wing airplane, 12.5" fuselage, 18" wingspan.
Condition; All examples with moderate play wear, else good condition. Both mechanisms appear to be working.
Large Lot of Thirteen Vintage Metal Airplanes, including Wyandotte, Hubley, and Marx.
The airplanes range in size from 10.5" long with a wingspan of 14.5" to the smallest, a Wyandotte Mystery Plane that measures 4" long with a 4.5" wingspan.
Condition: Moderate to heavy wear, some missing pieces, else good or better.
The airplanes range in size from 10.5" long with a wingspan of 14.5" to the smallest, a Wyandotte Mystery Plane that measures 4" long with a 4.5" wingspan.
Condition: Moderate to heavy wear, some missing pieces, else good or better.
Large Red Riding Bulldozer.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 15"H x 9.5"W. Steerable front wheels, rubber tires, hitch for towing, and leaver for raising and lowering the bucket.
Condition: Moderate chipping and wear to painted surfaces accompanied by areas of surface rust, otherwise restorable and in very good condition.
Pressed steel, 25"L x 15"H x 9.5"W. Steerable front wheels, rubber tires, hitch for towing, and leaver for raising and lowering the bucket.
Condition: Moderate chipping and wear to painted surfaces accompanied by areas of surface rust, otherwise restorable and in very good condition.
Tonka State Hi-Way Department Road Grader and No. 422 Back Hoe.
Pressed steel, road grader 16"L x 7"H x 6.5"; back hoe 12.5"L x 8"H x 5.5"W, in the original box.
Condition: Moderate play wear to paint on the grader, otherwise sound and in good condition. Back hoe in excellent condition, in a soiled and dented box.
Pressed steel, road grader 16"L x 7"H x 6.5"; back hoe 12.5"L x 8"H x 5.5"W, in the original box.
Condition: Moderate play wear to paint on the grader, otherwise sound and in good condition. Back hoe in excellent condition, in a soiled and dented box.
Lot of Three Marx Pressed Steel Airliners.
Three identical pressed steel four engine models in three variant liveries including a American Airlines NC-2100, Pan American N6519C, and Pan American N774PA Clipper Meteor, the latter being the more recent iteration with plastic propellers which spin in conjunction with the wheels turning. The fuselages measure 21.5" long, and the wingspans measure 27.25".
Condition: The Pan Am N6519C and AA NC-2100 are complete with their metal propellers and wooden wheels, and display moderate wear with some scattered surface rust. The Pan Am Clipper Meteor is missing most of the blades of its propellers and is scratched and play worn.
Three identical pressed steel four engine models in three variant liveries including a American Airlines NC-2100, Pan American N6519C, and Pan American N774PA Clipper Meteor, the latter being the more recent iteration with plastic propellers which spin in conjunction with the wheels turning. The fuselages measure 21.5" long, and the wingspans measure 27.25".
Condition: The Pan Am N6519C and AA NC-2100 are complete with their metal propellers and wooden wheels, and display moderate wear with some scattered surface rust. The Pan Am Clipper Meteor is missing most of the blades of its propellers and is scratched and play worn.
AMF Hook and Ladder Pumper 519 Pedal Car.
Pressed steel, 41"L x 13"H x 16"W.
Condition: Moderate scuffing to paint, missing the windshield, missing three of four plastic hub caps, and the ladders. In good condition and perfect for restoration.
Pressed steel, 41"L x 13"H x 16"W.
Condition: Moderate scuffing to paint, missing the windshield, missing three of four plastic hub caps, and the ladders. In good condition and perfect for restoration.
Steelcraft Ford Fire Truck Pedal Car.
Pressed steel, 37"L x 17"H x 20"W. With license plate number 65-287. Comes with a steering wheel to replace the original missing one.
Condition: Original paint faded and worn with random accidental paint splatters on the hood and seat. One wheel missing the solid rubber tire, rubber on other wheels cracked. One headlight missing and the fire bell on the hood is also missing. Decals faded and worn. Missing the fenders and original steering wheel, otherwise the pedals and steering mechanism functions properly and the car is in good condition and a perfect candidate for restoration.
Pressed steel, 37"L x 17"H x 20"W. With license plate number 65-287. Comes with a steering wheel to replace the original missing one.
Condition: Original paint faded and worn with random accidental paint splatters on the hood and seat. One wheel missing the solid rubber tire, rubber on other wheels cracked. One headlight missing and the fire bell on the hood is also missing. Decals faded and worn. Missing the fenders and original steering wheel, otherwise the pedals and steering mechanism functions properly and the car is in good condition and a perfect candidate for restoration.
Horikawa Mr. Xerox and Rosko Astronaut Battery Operated Toys in the Original Boxes.
Mr. Xerox plastic and tin, 9.5" tall; Astronaut plastic and tin, 13" tall and retains his original Ace Hardware price tag.
Condition: The Astronaut is in excellent condition though sadly a small piece of his plastic helmet is broken and missing. The original box is worn with a small hole on top and a penned "X" on the top. Mr. Xerox appears to be complete and he and box are in excellent condition. Neither toy's mechanisms have been tested.
Mr. Xerox plastic and tin, 9.5" tall; Astronaut plastic and tin, 13" tall and retains his original Ace Hardware price tag.
Condition: The Astronaut is in excellent condition though sadly a small piece of his plastic helmet is broken and missing. The original box is worn with a small hole on top and a penned "X" on the top. Mr. Xerox appears to be complete and he and box are in excellent condition. Neither toy's mechanisms have been tested.
Lot of Two Japanese Tin Space Vehicles.
Tin litho, includes a Linemar battery operated "Lighted Space Vehicle", 8.5"L x 5"H x 4"W, in the original box; and a Modern Toy battery operated "U.S.A.F. Gemini X-5", 9"L x 4"H x 4.5"W.
Condition: The Linemar space vehicle is in excellent condition, the mechanism has not been tested, and the box is worn with a few splits at the seams. The X-5 is moderately play worn, missing the battery compartment door, and is in fair condition.
Tin litho, includes a Linemar battery operated "Lighted Space Vehicle", 8.5"L x 5"H x 4"W, in the original box; and a Modern Toy battery operated "U.S.A.F. Gemini X-5", 9"L x 4"H x 4.5"W.
Condition: The Linemar space vehicle is in excellent condition, the mechanism has not been tested, and the box is worn with a few splits at the seams. The X-5 is moderately play worn, missing the battery compartment door, and is in fair condition.
Trio of Japanese Made Battery Operated Robots in the Original Boxes.
Plastic, with some metal parts. Includes two Horikawa examples - "New Astronaut" and "Super Space Commander", each similar in design and about 9.5" tall. The third robot was manufactured by Junior Toy and is called "Dynamic Fighter", 10" tall.
Condition: All examples appear to be in excellent condition, with a bit of rust to the metal portion of the "New Astronaut". The mechanisms have not been tested. The original boxes are in very good condition with the exception of the "New Astronaut" which has a large closed hole in the lid.
Plastic, with some metal parts. Includes two Horikawa examples - "New Astronaut" and "Super Space Commander", each similar in design and about 9.5" tall. The third robot was manufactured by Junior Toy and is called "Dynamic Fighter", 10" tall.
Condition: All examples appear to be in excellent condition, with a bit of rust to the metal portion of the "New Astronaut". The mechanisms have not been tested. The original boxes are in very good condition with the exception of the "New Astronaut" which has a large closed hole in the lid.
Remco Lost in Space Motorized Robot in the Original Box.
Plastic, 12" high, battery operated.
Condition: Excellent external condition, the mechanism has not been tested. Box slightly crumpled, worn and faded, else complete with all closure flaps.
Plastic, 12" high, battery operated.
Condition: Excellent external condition, the mechanism has not been tested. Box slightly crumpled, worn and faded, else complete with all closure flaps.
Saunders Marvelous Mike Electromagnetic Tractor #1000 in the Original Box.
Pressed steel and plastic, 13"L x 8.5"H x 7"W.
Condition: Modest play wear with some toning to the decals, else very good in a worn, soiled and used box.
Pressed steel and plastic, 13"L x 8.5"H x 7"W.
Condition: Modest play wear with some toning to the decals, else very good in a worn, soiled and used box.
G.I. Joe Space Capsule and Two Other Space Related Toys.
A diverse lot of space related toys including a 1966 copyright Hasbro G.I. Joe "Space Capsule and Authentic Space Suit" in the original box with instructions. The space suit is complete with gloves, boots, helmet and oxygen tank. Also included is a Horikawa tin litho and plastic battery operated "Super Space Capsule" in the original box and a Marx tin litho "Space Satellite Launching Station" with plastic satellites and rockets.
Condition: All toys with light to moderate play wear and in generally very good condition.
A diverse lot of space related toys including a 1966 copyright Hasbro G.I. Joe "Space Capsule and Authentic Space Suit" in the original box with instructions. The space suit is complete with gloves, boots, helmet and oxygen tank. Also included is a Horikawa tin litho and plastic battery operated "Super Space Capsule" in the original box and a Marx tin litho "Space Satellite Launching Station" with plastic satellites and rockets.
Condition: All toys with light to moderate play wear and in generally very good condition.
Lot of Seven Robot Toys.
Includes: Yone Swinging Baby Robot; MTU Cap-Tain, the Robot; large Ideal plastic robot; Noguchi paddle walking robot; Linemar Robotrac robot tractor; a pair of battery operated robots. The Yone is 12" high (with sign in place), litho tin, windup; the Cap-Tain is 5.5", litho tin windup in box; the Ideal large plastic robot 14" high; Noguchi paddle walking windup robot is 5.5" high; Linemar Robotrac is tin, 9.5" long x 6.5" high; and, the two tin litho mechanical robots are 12" high.
Condition: The first robot, Swinging Baby, has some touch-up paint to feet; the Ideal robot is missing remote crank mechanism and is not working; the Noguchi robot is missing the key, mechanical condition unknown; the Linemar Robotrac is in unknown mechanical condition; the pair of robots are untested. All have varying degrees of play wear.
Includes: Yone Swinging Baby Robot; MTU Cap-Tain, the Robot; large Ideal plastic robot; Noguchi paddle walking robot; Linemar Robotrac robot tractor; a pair of battery operated robots. The Yone is 12" high (with sign in place), litho tin, windup; the Cap-Tain is 5.5", litho tin windup in box; the Ideal large plastic robot 14" high; Noguchi paddle walking windup robot is 5.5" high; Linemar Robotrac is tin, 9.5" long x 6.5" high; and, the two tin litho mechanical robots are 12" high.
Condition: The first robot, Swinging Baby, has some touch-up paint to feet; the Ideal robot is missing remote crank mechanism and is not working; the Noguchi robot is missing the key, mechanical condition unknown; the Linemar Robotrac is in unknown mechanical condition; the pair of robots are untested. All have varying degrees of play wear.
Advance Doll & Toy #610-E Mr. Atom Molded Plastic Robot with Original Box.
The robot is 18". The toy is untested for functions.
Condition: Mr. Atom shows play wear, with a few cracked pieces and the box is water-stained, else near very good.
The robot is 18". The toy is untested for functions.
Condition: Mr. Atom shows play wear, with a few cracked pieces and the box is water-stained, else near very good.
Advance Doll & Toy #610-E Mr. Atom Molded Plastic Robot with Original Box.
The robot is 18" tall. The toy is untested.
Condition: Mr. Atom shows modest play wear, else very good. The box is torn and tatty.
The robot is 18" tall. The toy is untested.
Condition: Mr. Atom shows modest play wear, else very good. The box is torn and tatty.
Linemar Battery Operated American Airlines DC-7 Airplane in the Original Box.
Tin litho, fuselage 17.5", wingspan 19.5". Includes original instructions.
Condition: Series of small dents in the top of the fuselage, else light wear and in very good condition. Mechanism has not been tested. Box worn with a small 2" split in one seam, else good condition.
Tin litho, fuselage 17.5", wingspan 19.5". Includes original instructions.
Condition: Series of small dents in the top of the fuselage, else light wear and in very good condition. Mechanism has not been tested. Box worn with a small 2" split in one seam, else good condition.
Marx Army Cement Mixer and Dump Truck in the Original Box.
Plastic, battery operated, cement truck 7"L x 4"H x 3"W, with four soldier figures, cannon and machine gun; dump truck 8"L x 3"H x 3"W, four soldier figures, machine gun, and cannon.
Condition: Paint worn down to the plastic in a few areas, else mainly storage wear and in very good condition. Original boxes rather tatty and crushed, with some flaps detached and in need or repair.
Plastic, battery operated, cement truck 7"L x 4"H x 3"W, with four soldier figures, cannon and machine gun; dump truck 8"L x 3"H x 3"W, four soldier figures, machine gun, and cannon.
Condition: Paint worn down to the plastic in a few areas, else mainly storage wear and in very good condition. Original boxes rather tatty and crushed, with some flaps detached and in need or repair.
Hasbro G.I. Joe Action Soldier in Original Box.
G.I. Joe in the U.S. Army version. 12", circa 1960's with original box. Figure has black hair and is marked on the buttocks with a 1964 date, "T.M." variety patent pending body, box copyright 1964. Comes with dog tag, boots, olive drab uniform (Made in Japan and/or Hong Kong), plastic hat (Hasbro, Made in U.S.A.), with original papers- army manual, ad sheet, catalogs, club info and insignia.
Condition: Figure and uniform in fine condition; box with trivial wear at the corners and one small abrasion, else near fine.
G.I. Joe in the U.S. Army version. 12", circa 1960's with original box. Figure has black hair and is marked on the buttocks with a 1964 date, "T.M." variety patent pending body, box copyright 1964. Comes with dog tag, boots, olive drab uniform (Made in Japan and/or Hong Kong), plastic hat (Hasbro, Made in U.S.A.), with original papers- army manual, ad sheet, catalogs, club info and insignia.
Condition: Figure and uniform in fine condition; box with trivial wear at the corners and one small abrasion, else near fine.
Lot of Two Battery Operated Lions with the Original Boxes.
Two battery-operated lions, one a roaring, moving circus lion, manufactured by Rock Valley Toys (made in Japan), 11" high; and the other manufactured by Linemar (made in Japan), 9" long by 8.5" tall, roars, walks and eyes light up.
Condition: Each example is in fine condition and appears to have been little used, if at all. The Linemar box is torn, cracked at the seams, and a few areas of loss to the lid. The Rock Valley box is sound and the illustration on the lid still bright.
Two battery-operated lions, one a roaring, moving circus lion, manufactured by Rock Valley Toys (made in Japan), 11" high; and the other manufactured by Linemar (made in Japan), 9" long by 8.5" tall, roars, walks and eyes light up.
Condition: Each example is in fine condition and appears to have been little used, if at all. The Linemar box is torn, cracked at the seams, and a few areas of loss to the lid. The Rock Valley box is sound and the illustration on the lid still bright.
Lot of Four Adult-Themed Mechanical Toys Made in Japan, in Original Boxes.
Battery operated, includes a Illfelder Toy Company "Treasure Chest" coin bank, 11" tall, in the original box; a Cragstan "Crapshooter", 9.5" tall in the original box; a Rosco Toys "Charley Weaver Bartender", 12" tall, in the original box; and a "Go Go Girl" drink mixer, 15.5" tall, in the original box.
Condition: All examples are in excellent physical condition (their mechanisms have not been tested). A couple of the boxes are tatty and have been repaired but are in generally very good condition.
Battery operated, includes a Illfelder Toy Company "Treasure Chest" coin bank, 11" tall, in the original box; a Cragstan "Crapshooter", 9.5" tall in the original box; a Rosco Toys "Charley Weaver Bartender", 12" tall, in the original box; and a "Go Go Girl" drink mixer, 15.5" tall, in the original box.
Condition: All examples are in excellent physical condition (their mechanisms have not been tested). A couple of the boxes are tatty and have been repaired but are in generally very good condition.
Lot of Five Battery Operated Japanese Clown Toys in the Original Boxes.
Various sizes, examples in tin litho and plastic. Includes a Waco "Laughing Clown", Cragstan "High Jinks at the Circus Clown with his Aerial Performing Chimp", Alps "Pinky the Juggling Clown", Yonezawa "Happy'N Sad Magic Face Clown", and a Modern Toys "Pierrot Monkey Cycle".
Condition: All examples in excellent external condition, mechanisms have not been tested. Some boxes excellent, others with fading, small holes and a few tears.
Various sizes, examples in tin litho and plastic. Includes a Waco "Laughing Clown", Cragstan "High Jinks at the Circus Clown with his Aerial Performing Chimp", Alps "Pinky the Juggling Clown", Yonezawa "Happy'N Sad Magic Face Clown", and a Modern Toys "Pierrot Monkey Cycle".
Condition: All examples in excellent external condition, mechanisms have not been tested. Some boxes excellent, others with fading, small holes and a few tears.
Lot of Four Mechanical Novelty Toys in the Original Boxes.
Includes a Rosko "Hy-Que" The Amazing Monkey", 16" high, as new in the slightly battered box, a Cragstan battery-operated "Crapshooter", 9.5" tall, about new in a slightly worn box, a Rosko battery-operated "Pinocchio", 10" tall, in a battered box, and a Linemar windup "Pretty Butterfly" geisha, 8.5" tall.
Condition: All examples in very good or better condition. None of the mechanisms have been tested.
Includes a Rosko "Hy-Que" The Amazing Monkey", 16" high, as new in the slightly battered box, a Cragstan battery-operated "Crapshooter", 9.5" tall, about new in a slightly worn box, a Rosko battery-operated "Pinocchio", 10" tall, in a battered box, and a Linemar windup "Pretty Butterfly" geisha, 8.5" tall.
Condition: All examples in very good or better condition. None of the mechanisms have been tested.
Cracker Jack Tin Wagon Prize. 2.125" x 1", pressed tin. A beautiful example of "the prize inside" each box of Cracker Jack. In near fine condition.
Western Expansion
Frederic Remington: Bronze Sculpture, "Cheyenne". 22" x 22" high. This modern casting of Remington's 1901 sculpture is mounted on a grey stone base with a brass plaque. The stone base has some light abrasions, but the bronze and patina are very fine.
Frederic Remington: Bronze Sculpture, "The Outlaw". 15" x 23" high. This modern casting of Remington's 1906 sculpture is mounted on a grey stone base with a brass plaque. The stone base has some light abrasions, but the bronze and patina are very fine.
Antiques
Thomas McKenney and James Hall Print: Ahyouwaighs: Chief of the Six Nations. Partly colored and unsigned. 14.5" x 21". Ahyouwaighs (1794-1832), also known as John Brant, was a Mohawk chief and government official in the British Province of Upper Canada. His father, Joseph Brant, was a famous Mohawk chief during the American Revolutionary War. During the War of 1812, Ahyouwaighs sided with the British and was made a lieutenant in the British Indian Department. Very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Thomas McKenney and James Hall Print: Paddy-Carr: Creek Interpreter. Uncolored and unsigned, 14.5" x 21". Raised by Indian Agent Colonel Crowell and educated, Paddy Carr interpreted for the Creek delegation to Washington, D. C., in 1826. He later married the daughter of Colonel Lovett and went into business. He was very successful and by 1837, he owned 70-80 slaves and much property. This print contains two wrinkles: one near 9" long through the face of the subject. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Thomas McKenney and James Hall Print: WA-KAUN-HA-KA, A Winnebago Chief. Hand colored, 7.25" x 10.5". Published by Rice, Rutter, & Co. Publishers. This print was originally published in McKenney and Hall's History of the Indian Tribes of North America with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs Embellished with One Hundred and Twenty Portraits From the Indian Gallery in the Department of War, at Washington (1836-1844), an important piece of American history illustrating the leaders of the Indian nations. McKenney, the head of the U. S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, battled to preserve parts of Native American culture. Fine. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Photography
Cabinet Card: Buckskin Clad Wild West Show Performer. 5" x 7". A wonderful image of a stereotypical wild-west show entrepreneur with the ubiquitous long hair, bushy mustache and fringed-buckskin jacket. The clarity of the image allows the viewer to see the portrait of an Indian brave hand-painted on the bib of his buckskin jacket. With small mounting holes in each of the four corners, otherwise bright, sharp and in very good condition.
Brigham Young: Carte de Visite. 2.5" x 4". The back reads, "Pioneer Art Gallery, East Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah". Below the image is a printed signature. Light foxing and surface wear, else near fine.
Military & Patriotic
[Civil War] "Dutch Gap Canal" Albumen Print, Circa 1880. 9.75" x 6.75" (10" x 7.25" including original mount). The image is a post-war print of an excursion boat on the canal. Light surface wear, a small burr above the boat, chipping at the corners of the mount, else near fine.
Photography
William Henry Jackson: Albumen Print "Within the Gates: Garden of the Gods", Circa 1880. 9.25" x 7" (9.5" x 8.25" including original mount). Jackson's credit, title and inventory number "3219," in the negative. Light fading and surface wear, chipping at the corners of the mount, else fine.
Political
John Adams: Three Strands of Hair from the Second U.S. President. Nicely mounted for display, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives in Westport, Connecticut. A rare hair sample.
Miscellaneous
Charles Dickens: Several Strands of Hair from the Famed British Author. From a lock traceable back to his sister-in-law, Georgina Hogarth. Comes with certificate of authenticity from University Archives, Westport, Connecticut.
Victoria, Queen and Empress: A Sample of Hair. The hair is mounted on a document that depicts the original envelope the hair was kept in for 160 years, a portrait of the Queen, and an expert certification by Charles Hamilton. The certification reads, "I certify that I have examined a lock of Queen Victoria's hair, contained in a very old, tiny paper folder indication that it was obtained on May 28th, 1837, and find that it is a genuine, authentic lock of Victoria's hair. This rare lock of hair came from the private collection of the late Hubert Evelyn Bray, professor of mathematics at Rice." Victoria's reign saw some of the most impressive expansion of the British Empire in its history as well as the Industrial Revolution, a period of significant social and economic change and growth in the United Kingdom.
Military & Patriotic
Lord Horatio Nelson: A Sample of His Hair, with Provenance from His Daughter. Two substantial strands from the hair of the renowned victor of the Battle of Trafalgar, one of Britain's greatest military heroes. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives, Westport, Connecticut.
Napoleon Bonaparte: Three Documented Strands of Hair. Few historical figures have captured imaginations of collectors, as has this diminutive French leader. His personal artifacts, coins, souvenir items, autographs, and books are all sought with equal zeal. No artifact could be more intimate then an actual sample of Napoleon's hair. These strands come from one of the best documented known locks, obtained in 1817 from an officer who guarded Napoleon during his final exile to St. Helena, and are supported by contemporary notations, a copy of which is provided with the sample. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives in Westport, Connecticut.
Advertising
Lippincott's Magazine Advertising Poster by Will Carqueville, Circa 1895.
12.25" x 18.75". Light folds and small mounting holes at the corners, else very fine. Lippincott's Monthly Magazine was a 19th century literary magazine published in Philadelphia from 1868 to 1915. The magazine published original works, general articles, and literary criticism, including several notable authors of the day: Arthur Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, and Willa Cather. The artist, Will Carqueville lived in Chicago where he had his own lithographic press and designed posters for Lippencott's as well as other American literary magazines. His work is classically American: clean, stylish, simple, and direct.
12.25" x 18.75". Light folds and small mounting holes at the corners, else very fine. Lippincott's Monthly Magazine was a 19th century literary magazine published in Philadelphia from 1868 to 1915. The magazine published original works, general articles, and literary criticism, including several notable authors of the day: Arthur Conan Doyle, Rudyard Kipling, Oscar Wilde, and Willa Cather. The artist, Will Carqueville lived in Chicago where he had his own lithographic press and designed posters for Lippencott's as well as other American literary magazines. His work is classically American: clean, stylish, simple, and direct.
Military & Patriotic
World War I Posters: Lot of Two.
"For Every Fighter a Woman Worker", United War Work Campaign" Adolph Treidler. American Lithographic Co., New York, 30" x 40". A YWCA-sponsored poster featuring a female munitions worker holding a biplane and an artillery shell, standing in front of the YWCA blue triangle. Rolled, very good condition with some border tears and wear, some creases, and a 3.5" x 1.5" chip out of upper right corner.
"That Liberty Shall Not Perish from the Earth", Fourth Liberty Loan, Joseph Pennell Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, 30" x 40". This is one of the most famous of all World War I posters featuring a formation of enemy biplanes flying over the shocking image of a decapitated Statue of Liberty in a ravaged, rubble-strewn New York Harbor. Pennell later documented his creation of this powerful propaganda work in his book The Liberty Loan Poster: A Textbook for Amateurs. Rolled, very good condition with border tears and wear, light creases, and chips out of all four corners.
"For Every Fighter a Woman Worker", United War Work Campaign" Adolph Treidler. American Lithographic Co., New York, 30" x 40". A YWCA-sponsored poster featuring a female munitions worker holding a biplane and an artillery shell, standing in front of the YWCA blue triangle. Rolled, very good condition with some border tears and wear, some creases, and a 3.5" x 1.5" chip out of upper right corner.
"That Liberty Shall Not Perish from the Earth", Fourth Liberty Loan, Joseph Pennell Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, 30" x 40". This is one of the most famous of all World War I posters featuring a formation of enemy biplanes flying over the shocking image of a decapitated Statue of Liberty in a ravaged, rubble-strewn New York Harbor. Pennell later documented his creation of this powerful propaganda work in his book The Liberty Loan Poster: A Textbook for Amateurs. Rolled, very good condition with border tears and wear, light creases, and chips out of all four corners.
Political
Election: Steel Ballot Box. 14.5" wide and 12.5" high. The cast iron locking door on top reads, "Geo. B. Bernard & Co. Mfrs / Pat. Apl'd For". Repainted, else excellent.
George Washington: Bronze Portrait Plaque. 3.25" x 4.5". The fine oval plaque has a high-relief image above "Georges Washington". To the left of the image, in script, is "Aphse Fouquet 1859". Sold with a later brass stand. The nose is slightly flattened and a small dent to the rim at 4 o'clock, else very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette: Porcelain Cup Plate 3.75" diameter, likely English, nineteenth century. A small white dish decorated with a black transfer image of an American eagle hovering above portraits of the Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington. The illustration is somewhat clipped as made while the underside carries the maker's mark, "Wood" as in Enoch Wood. Slight staining, else very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
George Washington: Commemorative Portrait Pitcher. 7.25" high. The glazed ironstone pitcher has a relief likeness of Washington on each side with a similar, but smaller likeness of Lincoln, and another person. The lip has a small chip and modest roughness, else fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
George Washington: Bound Copy of Washington's Farewell Address. 4" x 7". The book, published for the Washington Benevolent Society (Troy, New York: Parker and Bliss, 1812), is 36 pages with an engraving of Washington. Marbled board covers with a leather backstrip. Washington Benevolent Societies were a series of local political clubs operating in the Northeastern United States during the early part of the 19th century. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Marquis de Lafayette: Engraved Memorial Card. 2.5" x 3.5". The card pictures Lafayette in a star, surmounted by an American eagle holding a riband "American Manufacture". The star rests upon a trophy of arms and a "spade". The hand-tinted card was produced by Jaz H. Ford. Light toning at the edge, else very fine.
Miscellaneous
Marquis de Lafayette: Vintage Sheet Music (Two) Two early nineteenth century works: the first "Hail La Fayette!", four pages, 10" x 13.75", written by Major J. N. Barker, Philadelphia: G. E. Blake, 1824 (September 6) and adapted to Gen'l La Fayette's March, "The Marsellois Hymn"; and "The La Fayette Rondo for the Piano Forte", eight pages, 9.75" x 13.75", written by Wilhelm Hugo, New York: Firth & Hall, 1833, composed and dedicated to Miss Elizabeth W. Kellogg. With some toning and scattered light foxing to each, otherwise in very good condition.
Political
Henry Clay: Highly Distinctive Silk Campaign Ribbon from Boston. The rarity and unique design of this piece make this arguably the best Clay ribbon we have ever had. Condition is excellent, although for accuracy, we note that the top 1" of blank silk was folded under and glued to the back decades ago, and the bottom is slightly cropped.
Henry Clay: Small Leather 1845 Campaign Coin Purse. 4" x 2.25". A most interesting item from Clay's unsuccessful 1844 run for president. The small leather purse is lightly tooled with floral patterns and features a tooled profile of Clay and the "Clay 1845". The leather is crazed and worn, especially at the folds and one-third of the closing flap is torn off, else a rare item in fair condition.
Henry Clay: Campaign Ribbon "The People's Welfare My Reward". 2.75" x 7.25". This stunning ribbon features an engraved portrait of Clay and is captioned: "Protection to American Industry is necessary to secure the Independence of our Country and a National Bank is as necessary to a Nation as National Laws H. Clay". Some minor soiling and fraying at the ends, otherwise in very good condition.
Henry Clay: Portrait Clay Pipe Bowl. 2.75" high. The pipe has a likeness of Clay on the front and "Warranted to Color" one side. Light wear, else fine.
Andrew Jackson: A Scarce Large 1828 Campaign Medal. AJACK 1828-6 in Sullivan. Probably an excavated example. Although the surface is basically clean, there is scattered dark discoloration as shown. This and other large white metal tokens of this era are typically found in rough condition, and this is an above-average example of this variety. 38mm. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Andrew Jackson: Large-Size Hand Blown Glass Portrait Flask, Circa 1820s. 4.25" x 6.5". Jackson's profile portrait is on one side, with name above in large lettering, Washington is on reverse. Excellent.
Jackson Wagon: A Cast Iron Doorstop in the Shape of a Frog. At one time this item and its companion piece advertising the "Webster Wagon" were thought to have been political items. However, more recent scholarship has determined that they were in fact mid-19th century advertising items for two different models of wagons. Nonetheless it seems apparent that they were named after the two prominent statesmen, therefore giving these items a legitimate claim to be collected by political and advertising hobbyists alike. A similar item would be the "Roosevelt" model of Marmon automobile, named after TR. Many Teddy Roosevelt collectors have included promotional materials for this automobile in their collections. Length 5", height 2.75". Repainted green, although a different shade from the original finish.
Daniel Webster: Sewing Box with Painting of Webster Farm. 10.25" x 9.25" x 4.25. The paper covered wood box originally held Silk Lustre thread from the Hamilton Mills of Lowell Massachusetts. The top was painted with a primitive, bucolic farm scene of Daniel Webster standing by a fence with his yellow home in the background and grazing cows in the foreground. Below the scene is painted, "Hon. Daniel Webster's Farm, At, Marshfield, Mass." Lowell is only 63 miles from Marshfield. Light chipping to the paper at the edges and soiling on top, else, very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
William Henry Harrison: Four Rare 1840 Clothing Button Varieties. Black in color and made of a hard material such as pressed horn or gutta-percha, these shank buttons are much scarcer than the familiar brass style. Offered here are two sizes with the typical log cabin motif in high relief, as well as two sizes featuring just the cider barrel. All four are in choice condition. Diameters 14mm to 28mm, as shown.
William Henry Harrison: A Collection of Eight Clothing Buttons from the 1840 Election. All feature the log cabin emblematic of his campaign, while several carry slogans such as "Tippecanoe Club" and "Harrison and Reform". Serious collectors should study these carefully, as several extremely unusual varieties are included. Condition is beautiful, with several being fully lustrous and truly mint. An exceptional grouping. Diameters 19mm to 21mm, as shown.
William Henry Harrison: 1849 Jubilee Ribbon. 2" x 7.75". This silk ribbon pictures Harrison in an 1840 campaign pose. Some old fold creases and some light scattered soiling, else in very good condition.
William Henry Harrison: "New England Convention" Silk Campaign Ribbon. 2.75" x 7.25". The ribbon has "Taunton" at the top, followed by a Harrison and Tyler eagle, the Bunker Hill memorial, an image of Harrison, and a Hard Cider log cabin. At the bottom is the date, "Sepr. 10th 1840". Light staining and fraying at the top and bottom, else, excellent. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
William Henry Harrison: Clear Pattern Glass Dish. 6.25" in diameter and 1.25" high. The bottom has the Harrison hard cider and log cabin motif used in the 1840 election. The side of the bowl has farming, manufacturing, and commerce motifs. Chips along the rim, else fine.
William Henry Harrison: A Framed Ribbon and Letter. A scarce 8.5" ribbon variety, also picturing Daniel Webster (minor flaws, very good condition overall), along with a charming December 1840 letter on WHH campaign stationery, which includes a detailed description of a torchlight parade celebrating Harrison's election. Nicely custom framed to 14" x 13".
Nineteenth Century Political Ribbons: A Display of Three. An unusual variety of William Henry Harrison memorial ribbon in choice condition, a red Harrison & Tyler ribbon, equally nice, and an early Federalist Party ribbon in good, but evenly aged condition, and sewn at the time onto a larger silk background ribbon. The three are beautifully custom framed.
William Henry Harrison: "New England Convention" Silk Campaign Ribbon. 2.75" x 7". The ribbon has a Harrison and Tyler eagle at the top, the Bunker Hill memorial, an image of Harrison, and a Hard Cider log cabin. At the bottom is the date, "Septr. 10th 1840". Modest staining, a few thin areas and some fraying at the top and bottom, else, very good.
William Henry Harrison: Cup from the 1840 Campaign. 4" in diameter. With medallion-style portraits of Harrison, and a log cabin and "hard cider" barrel scene in the bottom. This is one of the few china items that is clearly a campaign issue. Slight roughness at the lip, else very fine.
William Henry Harrison: Colorful Fabric Picturing the "Hero of Tippecanoe". 6.75" x 4.75". The red, blue, and brown fabric swatch has a repeat of Harrison in uniform and the American eagle. Very attractive and excellent.
William Henry Harrison: 1840 "Columbian Star" Campaign Cup and Saucer. The cup is 2.5" high and the saucer is 5.5" in diameter. On each side and in the bottom of the cup and the center of the saucer is the ubiquitous Harrison log cabin the principle device of his 1840 campaign. The bottoms of both are marked "Columbian Star / Oct. 28th 1840 / Jno. Ridgway". Sold with a display stand. The saucer is darkened and the one tiny chip on the rim, else very fine. The cup is very fine.
William Henry Harrison and Henry Clay: Pressed Glass Cup Plates. Two plates relate to Harrison, picturing the general and his trademark log cabin. The third plate has a bust of Henry Clay in the center. All are approximately 3.5". Normal wear and chipping along the rims, else near fine.
Taylor, Fillmore, and Pierce: Four Clay Portrait Pipe Bowls. including Franklin Pierce, Millard Fillmore, and two with Zachary Taylor, approximately 2.25". The Fillmore and one of the Taylor bowls are red glazed clay. The other two are unglazed white clay. Minor chips and discolorations, else fine.
Millard Fillmore: Large 1856 Cloth Broadside for His "Know-Nothing" Candidacy. 10.25" x 18". One of the great values in 19th century political textiles. Had not a small "find" of a few dozen of these been made some thirty years ago, an item like this would command a several thousand-dollar price tag. But, even though these re-surface on the market less and less frequently, collectors still remember the "find," and thus have held the price of this item down to an unnaturally low level. With a few small splits, else in excellent condition.
Fillmore & Donelson: 1856 Silk Ribbon. 2.375" x 7.25". Fillmore served as President after the death in office of Zachary Taylor in 1850, but was passed over for the Whig nomination in 1852. In 1856 he re-emerged as the candidate of the nativist "Know Nothing" Party, the culmination of a political and social movement depicted so effectively in the motion picture Gangs of New York. Some trivial soiling, else in near fine condition.
Winfield Scott: Portrait Alphabet Plate. 6" in diameter. The plate features a central black transfer image of General Scott. Unmarked and very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Winfield Scott and Henry Wagner Halleck: Portrait Mug. 3.5" high. The mug features General Windfield [sic] Scott on one side and General Halleck on the other. Unmarked and very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Winfield Scott: Transfer Portrait Alphabet Plate. 5". A cream colored plate with a black transfer of an older Scott. Five very small glaze chips along the rim, else fine.
James Buchanan: A Mint 1856 Silk Campaign Ribbon with a Great Slogan. 2" x 6.75". Light green silk.
"We Po'ked 'em in '44,
We Pierced 'em in '52
And we'll Buck 'em in '56"
A great representative Buchanan ribbon with some soiling, else in very good condition.
"We Po'ked 'em in '44,
We Pierced 'em in '52
And we'll Buck 'em in '56"
A great representative Buchanan ribbon with some soiling, else in very good condition.
Photography
Lincoln and Grant: Carte de Visite Portraits with Matching Embossed Mats. 2.5" x 4". A. E. Alden, Providence, R.I. backmark. Classic portraits of the president and his general mounted on mats beautifully embossed with patriotic symbols including cannon, the federal shield, an eagle and anchor, with twin red rules at the edges. The Lincoln example is clean and in fine condition; the Grant example is slightly soiled on the highlights of the mat, else very good.
Political
Abraham Lincoln: Group Lot of Decorative Plaques. (1) Painted plaster piece shows Lincoln looking right. "EU" marked underneath Lincoln's chin. Small cracks can be seen in the plaster throughout, especially the back left bottom portion, which shows noticeable chipping of the plaster. Measures 8.5" x 11.5". (2) Bronze plaque mounted on a pressed wood frame. A small relief of Lincoln is at top center. (3) A massive plaster wall plaque with Lincoln's portrait and the text of the Gettysburg Address in high relief. 1917-dated, copyright E.I. Holsman. The surface is painted to simulate a bronze finish. Some overall paint flaking.Size: 22" x 24.5", approximately 1" thick. (4) Lincoln profile measuring approximately 4" wide x 6.25" tall. The black frame is approximately 8.75" x 11.25". No artist or maker's mark indicated. (5) Plaster with bronze finish, 19.5" x 25", bearing the etched signature "Pickett 1873" at lower left. A tiny brass plaque at the bottom indicates the piece was compliments of Lincoln National Life Insurance Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana.. (6) This piece measures 8" wide x 12.75" tall. Made of dark tin, with "LINCOLN" etched in underneath the profile. "Made in Germany" stamped into the the bottom front of the tin. This piece is good, with some wrinkling to the tin, and a 2.25" crack just beneath Lincoln's chin, extending into the neck. (7) Bronze, 25" x 23.5", no foundry marks, circa 1959. A beautifully executed heavy bronze plaque with relief portrait of Lincoln and the text of his "Gettysburg Address". The piece was commissioned by the National Woman's Relief Corps, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic.
Abraham Lincoln: Bunting Fragment from the 1861 Inaugural Train. 2.75" x 1.25". The red, white, and blue painted canvas fragment is mounted on cardstock and accompanied by an unsigned typed note that reads, "This piece of bunting that decorated the Inaugural Train in which President-Elect Abraham Lincoln rode from Springfield to Washington in 1861. It was obtained by a Union Army physician, Dr. Edward Darling, when the train stopped in Cincinnati." Very fine.
Abraham Lincoln: Three Photographic Images. two cartes de visite 2.5" x 4" and a photographic copy of an engraving 2.25" x 3.25". The CDVs show light surface wear, else near fine. The smaller image is in an oval mat and has a scrape at Lincoln's right shoulder, else very good.
Abraham Lincoln: Wood Pen from Lincoln's Springfield Home. 7.5". The pen is accompanied by a framed certificate that reads, "This is to certify that this Penholder is made of wood taken from Mr. Lincoln's old home, corner of Eighth and Jackson Streets, Springfield, Illinois, before or after the repairs authorized by the Secretary of State...". The certificate is dated November, 12, 1906 and signed by James D. Sinclair. The pen, without the nib, is excellent.
Abraham Lincoln: 1865 Print Advertisement. 9.5" x 12.75". Copyright dated 1865. Santiago Insurance Company wasted no time in working the recently assassinated president into an advertising campaign. The broadside features a central portrait of Lincoln with smaller vignettes illustrating scenes from his life above and below. Lincoln's home in Springfield and his tomb at the Oak Ridge Cemetery appear above and Lincoln splitting rails, his log cabin in Macon County, Illinois, and Lincoln rafting appear below the portrait. Other than some trivial toning to the paper, it is in fine condition.
Abraham Lincoln: 1864 Electoral "Unconditional Union" Ticket. 3" x 7.25". An unconventionally colorful electoral ticket printed in red and green ink. The candidates including vice presidential nominee Andrew Johnson are listed on the front with "Stand by the President! Rally Once Again!" on the verso. A few old fold creases, else in very good condition.
[Abraham Lincoln] John Wilkes Booth Playbill. Broadside, 4.5" x 13", Boston, April 29, 1864, for a performance of John Wilkes Booth as Duke of Gloster in Richard III at the Boston Museum. Prior to his assassination of Lincoln, Booth was the leading star of his time, his celebrity eclipsing many of his contemporaries. Ironically, it would be partly this celebrity that would allow Booth to enter Ford's Theatre the night of April 14, 1865, without even a second glance from the management. This particular playbill was part of an unusually long run Booth did at the Boston Museum, which would prove to be his last long-running engagement before he began planning the plot that would result in Lincoln's murder. Affixed to a mat (7.5" x 19.5"); toned and fine.
[Abraham Lincoln] Group of Eight Photographs Related to Lincoln's Assassination. Includes: Large Mounted Albumen of the President's Box at Ford's Theatre, 7" x 9.25", mounted to an overall size of 11" x 14". Albumen is near fine, with a few chips to corners of mount and light toning. Later Mounted Silver Print of Lewis Payne, 7.75" x 10", mounted to an overall size of 10" x 12". Right corner broken and re-attached, surface scratches and small tears to surface, heavy wear to mount. Peterson Boarding House Cabinet Card, handsome souvenir photo, circa 1940. Identification on the verso identifies it as the "House in Which Lincoln Died". A few mounting stains on verso, otherwise near fine. Cabinet card of the Bed Spread identified on the verso as being "used on the bed at the time of the death of Pres. A. Lincoln..." With facsimile stamped signatures by John E. Buckingham and John T. Ford on the verso. Near fine. John Wilkes Booth carte de visite, tightly trimmed, no photographic stamp; and a second carte de visite of Booth standing against a column, with Silsbee, Case & Co. backstamp, small nick to albumen, but with excellent contrast and detail. Lewis Payne Photograph, sepia image after the photograph by Gardner, 5" x 6.75", mounted to an overall size of 6.75" x 8". Identified on verso in blue ink, with a few mounting remnants and a small chip to a single corner. Together with a small albumen of "Surratt's Tavern - Surrattsville, MD.", mounted to an overall size of 4" x 5.25". Fine.Total of eight items.
Jefferson Davis: Cabinet Card. 4.25" x 6.5". The portrait of an older Davis was from the W. W. Washburn Cabinet Portrait Studio, New Orleans, Louisiana. The reverse has a pencil inscription on a piece of affixed paper, "Portrait of Ex pres Jefferson Davis given by him to W. J. Hinchey, 1868". Toning, soiling, and a tear in the upper left corner, thus good.
Photography
Andrew Johnson: Pair of Carte de Visite Portraits in Embossed Mats. 2.5" x 4". Clear portraits of Johnson mounted to beautiful mats embossed with floral and patriotic decoration and twin gilt edge rules. One example with a Salisbury, Brother and Company, Providence, R.I. backmark, does double duty as an advertisement for George H. Lane & Company, a men and boys clothing company in Boston, Massachusetts. The advertising example is near fine; the other slightly toned with mounting remnants on the verso, else very good.
Antiques
Patriotic Plate: Mulberry Flag and Liberty Cap, Circa 1840. 8" in diameter. A white plate with rose-colored patriotic images, highlighted with green and blue glazes. At the center is an American flag, a pole with a Liberty Cap on its end, and several floral booms. Outer edge repeats the mulberry blooms in rose, green and blue. No maker's mark. Very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Military & Patriotic
George Francis Train Newspaper: Train Extra No. 2 21" x 27". A full report of G. F. Train's speech in reply to abolitionist Charles Sumner, delivered at Boston Music Hall, October 16, 1862. Published and for sale by John J. Dyer & Co. School Street, Boston. Price three cents. Newspaper is in very fine condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Political
George B. McClellan: Ferrotype Pin. 25mm. McClellan's portrait encased in a circular metal frame. With some flaking to the emulsion and with moderate staining, otherwise good.
George B. McClellan: Salt River Tickets. A simply amazing group of fourteen different Salt River tickets for McClellan. Not only is the variety astounding, but nearly all show virtually no wear after 140+ years. Salt River Tickets were popular in the mid-1800s, printed by the winning candidate after an election to mock or tease the loser. For those who collect such material, don't let this opportunity pass you by.
Ulysses S. Grant: Lot of Two Items. Contains: (1) An increasingly difficult ribbon to find in this spectacular condition. Clearly campaign issued. Length 4.5". (2) A clothing button picturing Grant in uniform, ½", shows minor tiny marks but displays in overall very fine condition.
Ulysses S. Grant: Choice, Fancy Ferrotype Campaign Badge. 1½" x 2¼". Gilt tin shell frame with original pin on back of eagle. The ferro itself is choice and "minty," with two utterly trivial little scratches at the very top, noted for accuracy.
Ulysses S. Grant: A Choice Tintype Portrait. A very choice 0.875" image set into a CDV-size card, with original label of Davis' Portland Photograph, Ambrotype, and Tintype Galleries of Portland, Maine on verso. Some water staining along edge of card as shown. 2.5" x 4".
Ulysses S. Grant: Two Photographic Images. A Carte de Visite 2.5" x 4" and a cabinet card 4" x 6.5". The CDV shows Grant in uniform and the cabinet card has him in civilian clothes. Below the image on the cabinet card is a printed signature. Modest surface wear, else near fine.
Ulysses S. Grant: Parian Ware Portrait Vase. 10.25" high. The vase has portraits of Grant in uniform on the front and back. There are applied grapes, leaves, and vines on both sides. Light chipping at the top and at the grape leaves, else fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Ulysses S. Grant: China Portrait Cup. 2.5" high. The cup, with a sepia transfer of Grant in civilian clothes, is marked "T&V" for Tressemann & Vogt, Limoges, France. There are hand-painted gold decorations on either side of the portrait and the handle. There is a small area on the lip that has been ground, else fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
U.S. Presidents: Compilation Photograph Depicting Washington through Grant. 8" x 10", housed in period gilt wooden frame of 13" x 15". Albumen image depicts the first seventeen presidents from George Washington to Andrew Johnson, with a photo of General U. S. Grant (who would be the eighteenth president). Gives name and presidential number order in round photos. Fine condition, contrast a bit light. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Grant & Colfax and Seymour & Blair: Most Unusual Pair Of Chewing Gum Wrappers from the 1868 Election. We have never seen these before, and it is particularly unique to find them as a pair! The Seymour is in better overall shape, although a little faded. The Grant has some water staining and edge chipping, but still contains the original contents (badly deteriorated). Both have glue residue on backs from old album mounting. Each 2.75" x 1.5". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Ulysses S. Grant: Wood Pencil Box. 8" x 2.5". The color lithograph top pictures Lincoln, Washington, and Grant in a trophy-of-arms flanked by a Washington street scene and a battle scene. The box has light surface wear, light soiling, and a broken catch, else fine.
Ulysses S. Grant: Beautiful Gem Size Portrait Pin. 0.75" x 1". A superb cardboard portrait of Grant in uniform. The image is complete with ornate brass mat. Clear, sharp image in fine condition.
Ulysses S. Grant: Small Ferrotype in Ornate Frame. Ferrotype 10mm, frame diameter 30mm. This small ferrotype of Grant is mounted in an ornately detailed round vegetable ivory frame. Grant's portrait is slightly spotted but is in generally very good condition.
Ulysses S. Grant: Jasperware Portrait Plaque 4.5" x 5.25". The green plaque has a central relief image of Grant in uniform with his name underneath. Two chips on the right side, else fine.
Ulysses S. Grant: Memorial Portrait Brass Plaque. 3.25" x 5". The plaque has an oval picture of Grant, a riband underneath with "The Nation Mourns", and a brass wire strut. Fine.
Ulysses S. Grant: Portrait Box. 5.5". A bust of Grant in Uniform sits atop the lid of the box. A sizable chip in the back, smaller pieces broken, and gilding worn, else near very good.
Horatio Seymour: 1868 Portrait Pinback Badge. ¾" x 1¼". Seymour's cardboard portrait is inset into the flag and surmounted by an eagle. A rather rare item in very good condition.
Horace Greeley: Iron Match Holder. 4.5" x 6.25". The holder has the bust of a behatted and bespectacled Horace Greeley with farming motifs on each side and above. The back still retains the original paper "Patent Applied For" label. Excellent.
Hayes & Wheeler: Jugate Cardboard Photo Pin. 20mm x 26mm. This gem frame stickpin has albumen portraits of "Hayes Wheeler." It is listed in Sullivan-DeWitt as RBH-1876-38. Hayes material is rather tough and this is one of the more desirable "standard" designs. In fine condition.
Garfield & Arthur: 1880 Jugate Campaign Bandana. 17.25" x 17.25", very nice textile campaign item in that both candidates shown in the large oval portraits. Joseph Laing litho New York, copyrighted by Hugh McCrossan, 1880. A decorative red, white, and blue stars and flags border surrounds the portraits with shield, eagle, and commerce graphics. Very good condition save for a couple of minor light areas of discoloration and light water stains. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
James A. Garfield: Clear Pattern Glass Plaque or Trivet. 5.5" in diameter. A couple of insignificant chips to the ground glass rim, else very fine.
Garfield & Arthur: Pair of Wooden Collar Boxes with Gutta-Percha Portrait Tops. 4.25" x 4.25" x 3.25" H. The bottoms are stamped, "Scovill Mfg. Co. N.Y. Pat. 8. 28 -1877. Light surface wear at the corners, else near very fine.
James A. Garfield: Glass Portrait Bottle. 7" high. The clear glass bottle is sold with an attractive, later wood base. Very fine.
James A. Garfield: Milk Glass Portrait Shaving Mug and Brush Holder. 2.75" high. There is a relief portrait of the president on one side of the first lady, Lucretia Rudolph-Garfield, on the other side. Two very small repaired chips on the rim of the brush holder, else fine.
James A. Garfield: Pair of Garfield Family Stanhope Viewers. Each 0.625", carved bone. Each Stanhope features a different view of the family Garfield. Images are clear, and each Stanhope is in near fine condition.
James A. Garfield: Ornately Embossed Campaign Pitcher. 8" high. The pitcher features an impressive eagle spout and large relief bust of Garfield on each side. Flower type decorations throughout make this ironstone pitcher a striking display piece. Obviously made for his presidential campaign, this piece is one that is seldom seen in the market place. A tiny flake on the rim, some discoloration, and a crack on the base, else very good.
Chester A. Arthur: "General Arthur Cigars" Glass Paperweight. 3" in diameter. The rounded top paperweight has a colorful advertisement with an image of the future president and urging people to "Smoke General Arthur Cigars". Slight paper loss under Arthur's image, else fine.
Cleveland & Stevenson: A Very Choice 1892 Jugate Pin. For both Cleveland and Harrison, jugate badges of 1892 are inexplicably much scarcer than the varieties picturing their 1884 and 1888 running mates. This particularly attractive style is in spectacular condition as well. Original pin on verso, of course. Height 1.75".
Cleveland & Hendricks: Three Cabinet Cards including Benjamin Butler. 4.25" x 6.5". All are mounted on paper with notations in ink on the cards. Hendricks has light soiling, else very fine.
Grover Cleveland: Portrait Mug. 4.5" high. The white mug has an oval sepia transfer of Cleveland in an elaborate surround. The bottom is marked "O. V.". Near very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Cleveland & Stevenson and Harrison & Reid: Pair of Jugate Portrait Plates. 9.25". The plates have reddish images of the candidates and the date 1892. Both are marked on the bottom "Dresden Warranted China". Repairs and chips to both plates. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Grover Cleveland: Frosted Glass Figural Bottle. 9.75" high. A fine example of early American pattern glass. Embossed with Cleveland's name below the bust, the bottle has a pontilled bottom. Excellent.
Cleveland vs. Harrison: 1892 "Presidential Flops" Jugate Board Game. 10.5" square. A board game "Amusing for the little folks; a study for the older ones." A game for two players in which a player "flops" his men to fence in a particular candidate. Very good.
Cleveland & Thurman: Portrait Pitcher. 7" tall, white ironstone with gold highlights and sepia images of the candidates. Made by G. M. & Son. Very fine.
Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison "Presidential Chair" Pinbacks. 1" x 2.25". This small chair novelty was made for several different candidates; these feature the candidates for the 1888 run for the presidency. The seat of the chair reads: "Who Shall Occupy It" and when the mechanism is tripped the seat raises to reveal the candidate's face. Both examples are fully functional and intact except the Harrison example is missing the pin. These pins are not often found in this condition due to the fragile seat mechanism which is often missing or broken. In beautiful condition with a dark patina.
Four Presidential Brass Campaign Name Pins. The largest 3" and the smallest 2". The pins include two for Grover Cleveland, one for Benjamin Harrison, and one for James G. Blaine. Most fine.
Grover Cleveland: Figural Walking Stick Knob. 2" high. The knob is silvered white metal. Normal wear and finish loss, else near fine.
Cleveland & Hendricks: Rare 1884 Jugate Campaign Badge. 7/8" with an overall length of 1 5/8". This rare badge features the candidate's portraits in relief on the recto and "1884" on the verso, suspended from a pendant in the shape of a rooster. Light wear to highlights, else near fine.
Grover Cleveland: Oval Portrait Plate.
5.25" x 6.75", dark green glaze, "Grover Cleveland 'President of the United States'", marked made in Germany on the back. One very minor chip to the back of the rim and light surface scratches, else fine.
5.25" x 6.75", dark green glaze, "Grover Cleveland 'President of the United States'", marked made in Germany on the back. One very minor chip to the back of the rim and light surface scratches, else fine.
Tammany Hall Cast Iron Mechanical Bank. Retaining much of the original paint, this bank is dated June 3, 1875 and is a spoof on the political scandal that took place in New York at Tammany Hall. The bank is 6" tall and still works by putting a coin in the man's hand and having it flip into his coat pocket. Bottom wired to the front, overall wear and grime, else in good condition.
Nineteenth Century Political Items: Lot of Five Interesting Items. A diverse group of political items including a James G. Blaine pinback 3" novelty pin, a 45mm McKinley Ohio governor's race medal with the caption "McKinley's Bill Will Keep Yearly $30,000,000 in America and Employ 20,000 More People", a 20mm George B. McClellan "One Cent Medal", a 2" Grover Cleveland enameled 1888 campaign pin, and an 1884 James G. Blaine portrait badge measuring about ¾". All examples in about very good condition.
James G. Blaine: Pair of Exceptional 1884 Campaign Badges. Choice examples including a Blaine portrait badge measuring about ¾" with a slight bit of crazing to the portrait, otherwise in near fine condition; and a Blaine & Logan jugate featuring the candidates portraits in an ornate brass frame surmounted by crossed cannons and an eagle with a red, white and blue backing ribbon, with some loss to the ribbon, else in fine condition.
Blaine & Logan: Jugate Pattern Glass Platter. 11.5" x 8.5". The platter has images of the candidates pressed into the bottom and is rimmed with ivy leaves. A few light chips at the corners, else very fine.
Advertising
Mail Pouch Chewing Tobacco Poster. 13.5" x 20.5". The colored poster, printed on cardboard, pictures an old man with a flowing beard being taunted by two young boys. The caption reads, "He Kept His Promise / Every old-time presidential campaign brought out its quota of ridiculous bets and promises. In 1884 one man declared that he would never shave until Blaine became president. Blaine's chances soon were forgotten but the beard grew longer every year." Surface soiling and a minor repair, else very good.
Political
Benjamin Butler: The Classic Cast Iron Frog Bank. This caricature coin bank shows Butler's head on the body of a frog. Coins were inserted through the slit in his mouth. This example has been completely repainted in not terribly accurate colors, and is missing the trap door in the bottom. Accordingly it is estimated at a fraction of the selling price of a top condition example. Height 6.25".
Benjamin F. Butler: Parian Ware Portrait Match Box. 4" high. The box has a high relief image of Butler on each side. The top has a Civil War kepi on top with "Contraband of war set them at Work". Along the edge of the top is "A Match for Any One". The bottom has a British Registry mark for October 24, 1874. Very small chips to two corners of the top, else very fine.
St. John & Daniel: Cabinet Cards of the 1884 Prohibition Party Candidates with an Autograph Letter Signed from Daniel. The cards are 4.25" x 6.5", are mounted on paper with notations in ink. An autograph letter from Daniel regarding the photograph is also mounted. In 1884 the Prohibition Party ticket with John St. John for President and William Daniel for Vice President advocated for the criminalization of alcoholic beverages. Fine.
Benjamin Harrison: Campaign Ribbon.
2" x 4". The ribbon has caricatures of an Irishman, Italian, German, and a Black man and the message, "What is the matter with Harrison? He's all right! He's all right! Who's all right? Why, Harrison is all right. THERE ARE NO FLIES ON US!" Very fine.
2" x 4". The ribbon has caricatures of an Irishman, Italian, German, and a Black man and the message, "What is the matter with Harrison? He's all right! He's all right! Who's all right? Why, Harrison is all right. THERE ARE NO FLIES ON US!" Very fine.
Benjamin Harrison: Portrait Plate. 8" in diameter. The plate has a central sepia image of Harrison above his facsimile signature. Light glaze crazing, else very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Benjamin Harrison: Portrait Plate. 9" in diameter. The plate has a central sepia image of Harrison above his facsimile signature and a floral border. Light glaze crazing, else very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Benjamin Harrison: Portrait Mug. 4.5" high. The white mug has an oval sepia transfer of Harrison in an elaborate surround. The bottom is marked "O. V.". Near very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland: Campaign Cakes Box, Election of 1888. The large box, 22.5" x 14" x 9", contained "Stolzenbach's Campaign Cakes" produced for the campaign of 1888. The paper labels on the front, back, and top picture the presidential and vice presidential candidates that year, Harrison & Morton and Cleveland & Thurman. The labels also read, "Here's Your Candidate - Take Your Choice". The usual Stolzenbach color label is on one end. Some paper loss to all labels, else very good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Harrison & Morton and Cleveland & Thurmond: Jugate Mother-of-Pearl Cuff Pins. Fragile by nature of the material and manufacture, this pair shows distress on the Harrison and a missing pin back on the Cleveland. Size: 5/8". From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Benjamin Harrison: Two Etched Glass Portrait Shot Glasses. 2.25" and 2.5" high. One glass has an etched likeness of Harrison with "Our Next President" on one side and the other side has an etched letter "C". The smaller glass, a jugate, has etched likenesses of Harrison and Levi Morton and "Here's To" above. The smaller glass has to extremely small chips on the rim, the larger, has one chip on the rim.
Benjamin Harrison and Grover Cleveland: Brass Portrait Match Safes. Approximately 2.5". Both match safes are marked "Patd. Oct. 9.88". Traces of original silvering. The Harrison safe is missing the thumb-piece and spring and has some splitting on the nose and forehead, else both fine.
Harrison & Morton and Cleveland & Thurman Jugate Pattern Glass Platters 9.5" x 8.5". Each platter has images of the candidates pressed into the bottom and is rimmed with ivy leaves. A few light chips at the corners, else very fine.
Harrison & Morton: Fantastic 1888 Mechanical Eagle Portrait Badge. 2" x 2". Mechanical photo badges come in many variations. This eagle variant is quite a departure from the normal examples seen. Pulling on a small lever lowers on the eagle's wings to reveal cardboard portraits of Harrison and Morton. The portraits are slightly worn but the badge is in overall very good condition.
Harrison & Morton: 1888 Jugate Ink Stamp Badge. 1¼", pressed brass. The jugate lid contains an ink stamp, and lifts off to reveal a rubber stamp. Fold-out brass handle on reverse to hold while using the stamp. The badge is frequently seen with an eagle pendant hanger and this example does have a small mounting ring attached to the edge. A scarce item in excellent condition.
Benjamin Harrison: Souvenir Ironstone Mug, 1889. 4.5" high. The mug has an image of Harrison on one side and George Washington on the other. In front is an attractive American eagle. The mug is marked "L. B. Beerbower / Warranted". Light darkening and a few small chips along the bottom, else fine.
Harrison & Reid: 1892 Election Top Hat. 6" high. The felt hat has the paper insert in the crown, but is missing the hatband and ribbon. The brim has small tears in places and is worn overall, thus good.
This hat was issued for the 1892 Presidential Election as a campaign item for Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw Reid. In 1888 Benjamin Harrison used the campaign slogan, "Grandfather's hat fits Ben too." This was to tie him to his famous grandfather, William Henry Harrison. He distributed buttons with top hats on them as well as canes and brooches. So the top hat became a sort of symbol for President Harrison. During his presidency, the top hat would be used to mock Harrison; cartoonists would place him under a huge top hat, stating how he did not live up to his grandfather's standards. At any rate, Harrison kept the top hat theme and used it during his 1892 campaign, which he ultimately lost.
This hat was issued for the 1892 Presidential Election as a campaign item for Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw Reid. In 1888 Benjamin Harrison used the campaign slogan, "Grandfather's hat fits Ben too." This was to tie him to his famous grandfather, William Henry Harrison. He distributed buttons with top hats on them as well as canes and brooches. So the top hat became a sort of symbol for President Harrison. During his presidency, the top hat would be used to mock Harrison; cartoonists would place him under a huge top hat, stating how he did not live up to his grandfather's standards. At any rate, Harrison kept the top hat theme and used it during his 1892 campaign, which he ultimately lost.
Benjamin Harrison and Tilden & Hendricks: Pair of Vintage Campaign Ribbons. Two colorful ribbons - one for Tilden & Hendricks, 1.25" x 2.875", featuring the candidates portraits incorporated into a badge motif, slight wear to printed surface, else very good; and a handsome Benjamin Harrison portrait affixed to a 1" x 3.5" red, white and blue ribbon topped by the sailing ship with the caption "Defender", with only trivial wear, else near fine.
Benjamin Harrison and James G. Blaine: Photo Campaign Badges. 3.25" and 1.75". Both photos have very low contrast, else very good.
Benjamin Harrison: Charming Pair of "Clean Sweep" Pins. Paper photos set into brass shell frames, with original pins. Very good condition. A broom and dustpan to exemplify the "Clean Sweep" theme that was popular in the elections of 1888 - 1896.
Harrison & Morton: Election of 1888 Carte de Visite of Young Boy. 2.5" x 4". The image has a young boy wearing a billed cap with a ribbon that reads, "Harrison & Morton". The CDV is framed (5.75" x 7.5" overall), with an inscription on the back that reads, "Harry Cain '1888' Presidential Campaign for Harrison & Morton". Very fine.
Benjamin Harrison: Top Hat Pressed Glass Toothpick Cup. 2.25" high. The sides read, "The Same Old Hat" and "He's All Right". Very fine.
Benjamin Harrison: "Blocks of Five" Administration Puzzle. 4" x 4". Some pieces may be missing but the box is very good.
Benjamin Harrison: Clay Portrait Pipe. 5.5" long. The white clay pipe has a relief image of Harrison on one side and an American eagle above the arm of labor. The stem is marked, "Protection for / American Labor". Minor surface wear, else fine.
Benjamin Harrison: St. Louis Exposition "To-Day is Harrison Day" Ribbon. 3" x 7". Harrison's portrait and large American flag make this a visually fetching large ribbon. With some light soiling, else still bright and near fine.
Benjamin Harrison: Painted Postal Scale. 9.5". One side of the base is painted "President Harrison. Aug. 26, 1891" and the other "Fairbanks". Fairbanks was the name of the maker of the scale. On August 26, 1891, Harrison addressed the Vermont legislature in Montpelier. Modest wear and paint loss, else fine.
Harrison & Morton: Jugate Pressed Glass Portrait Cup. 3". Very fine.
U.S. Presidents: Deck of "In the White House" Game Cards. 2.5" x 3.5". The game and cards, produced by the Fireside Game Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, were copyrighted in 1896. They are in the original box. Some wear to the box, else fine.
Military & Patriotic
Admiral George Dewey: A Super Spanish-American War Advertising Button. Like several other pinbacks of the day, it employs a play on Dewey's name. An image of the Wagner transformer is flanked by the American flag and that of the newly liberated Cuban nation. A highly unusual design with appeal to political, military, and advertising collectors. Excellent condition. Diameter 1½".
Political
McKinley to Hoover: Large Lot of Thirty-two Political Campaign Buttons. Various sizes, the largest 1¼" and the smallest 5/8". Very good or better.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Impressive Flag Motif Pin from 1900. Featuring images of the candidates, this badge, 1 1/16" in diameter, is in exceptional condition. A seldom seen item.
William McKinley: Eclipse of Bryan 1¾" Pin. Long considered a sign of the future, the eclipse of 1900 gave campaign marketers a chance to promote their candidate. Here, in a 1¾" size (usually seen in 1¼" size), McKinley is shown eclipsing Bryan. Obverse toned with moderate foxing; partial pin on reverse, else good condition. Despite the condition, this design is highly sought by collectors.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Giant 3½" Jugate. At this size, it would be hard to find a better example without celluloid defects. Original to this piece is the ribbon still attached for hanging. The back still has the slots for a wire type stand but the wire is missing. This striking sepia toned jugate would make the ideal centerpiece for a display for the campaign of 1900.
McKinley & Roosevelt: "Commerce and Industries" Jugate Pin. At 1¼", the design represents two incredibly detailed vignettes of both industry and commerce. Beautiful condition, nicely centered with exceptionally vivid color.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Colorful Jugate Pin. 1¼", set into a metal frame. This is a notoriously hard button to find without foxing and here we mention a very light stain in the very center of the design. Nicely centered, this is a fine example in the smaller size.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Jugate Button with Period Photograph. the button is 2.25" and photo is 3.5" x 4.75" (oval). The very attractive button is framed with the photo of a young boy wearing this variety of button, if not the actual button. The frame measures 9.75" x 12.75" overall. Not examined out of frame. The photo has light surface scratches, else fine. The button is very fine.
William McKinley: "Patriotism - Prosperity" Celluloid Pinback. 2 1/8". This gorgeous classic is on many want lists. Its color and graphics speak for themselves. Beautiful, rich colors with some foxing along the rim, else near fine. Here's your chance to get a hobby classic.
William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan: Beautiful Pair of Milk Glass Tumblers. 3.75" high. By the same maker as the similarly decorated kerosene chimney lamps, these are highly unusual. The youthful Bryan portrait suggests that they are 1896 issues. A crack runs down Bryan's left cheek and curves around the bottom for 2", else, very good. Sold "as is." From the U. I. "Chick" Harris Collection.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Pair of Matching Color Portrait Campaign Buttons. 7/8" each, Bastian Brothers, Rochester, New York backmarks. Beautiful color litho portraits of each man in the uniform of his respective war surrounded by patriotic symbols and set against a gold background. Fetching buttons, with trivial wear and in near fine condition.
McKinley & Hobart: Rare Stationary "Gold Bug" Pin. 1¾" x 1". Much rarer than the familiar mechanical versions. Photos are original, with trivial wear and in very good condition.
McKinley & Hobart: Whimsical "Gold Bug" Mechanical 1896 Campaign Pin. 1½" x 1¼", stamped brass, with patent mark on verso. This exceptional campaign novelty features a portrait of each candidate on each wing of the gold bug. The wings can be folded and spring out when a small lever is pressed. The "gold bug" is complete with original mounting pin, in working condition and with the exception of some minor wear is in very good condition.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Jugate Pinback Campaign Button. 1½". Portraits of the candidates surmounted by the American eagle and crossed flags with the caption: "1900 Prosperity Our Choice 1904". Another caption reads: "A. G. Gardner Piano House, 118 Winston St. L.A.". Moderate foxing, mostly at the edges with some crazing to the surface, else very good.
McKinley & Hobart: Whimsical "Gold Bug" Mechanical 1896 Campaign Pin. 1½" x 1¼", stamped brass, with patent mark on verso. This exceptional campaign novelty features a portrait of each candidate on each wing of the gold bug. The wings can be folded and spring out when a small lever is pressed. The "gold bug" is complete with original mounting pin, in working condition and is in near fine condition.
McKinley & Hobart: 1896 "Honest Money and Protection" Leather Jugate Campaign Badge. Button 2 1/8", badge overall 4". This impressive campaign badge features portraits of the candidates on a celluloid disk within a leather frame and suspended from a leather shield stamped in gilt: "Honest Money and Protection". A most unusual departure from the standard form of campaign memorabilia of the time. The badge remains bright and in near fine condition.
McKinley & Hobart: 1896 "The Republican Club of Massachusetts" Sixth Annual Dinner Jugate Badge. Button 2¼", badge overall 3". The candidates portraits are printed on paper and bordered by a silver metal rim and suspended via a red, white, and blue ribbon from a pressed brass pendant. The verso has an excerpt from a speech given by McKinley to "his old comrades in arms" on August 12, 1896. A small stain on the verso not affecting text with trivial wear elsewhere, otherwise in very good condition.
William McKinley: Portrait Button With Dentist Advertisement. 1¼". A most unusual use of a McKinley portrait button with the caption "New York Dentist - 809 Canal St". A few small spots to the surface, otherwise in very good condition.
William McKinley: 1900 Train Car Campaign Pin. 2" x 1", plated metal. A novelty campaign pin in the form of a freight car with the captions "G.O.P.R.R.", "OK 11/6", and "Mass Meeting 1900 Auditorium". In near fine condition.
McKinley & Hobart: Unusual Colorful Celluloid 1896 Jugate Campaign Badge. Disk 1 7/8", badge overall 4¼", Thos. Jay. Gleason, New York backmark. This large metal-rimmed badge features portraits of the candidates set against a flurry of red, white, and blue suspended from a stamped brass pendant by a flag ribbon. We have seen a 1¼" version of this design but never this larger size. Fine condition.
McKinley & Hobart: Unusual 1896 California Jugate Campaign Badge. Button 1 7/8", badge overall length 3¾". This striking metal-edged beauty features portraits of the candidates (Hobart is slightly larger and in the foreground!) with the slogan "Tried and True McKinley & Hobart 1896" suspended by a red, white and blue silk ribbon from a pendant topped by the California state bear. With only trivial wear, else in fine condition.
McKinley & Hobart: Ornate 1897 Jugate Inaugural Badge. Button 1¼", badge overall length 6½", with a Keystone Ribbon & Badge Company, Reading, Pennsylvania maker's mark. This stunning badge features a button with portraits of the winning candidates affixed to a ribbon with elaborate gilt eagle and flags vignette and captioned: "North-Eastern Republican League Reading, Pa. Inauguration March 4, 1897 Washington, D.C.". Retains the original long mounting pin. A most striking badge in near fine condition.
William McKinley: 1901 "Pennsylvania Day" Pan-American Exposition Badge. Medal 1¾", 5" overall, with a J. H. Shaw Badges & Buttons, Philadelphia backmark. This rare badge features a beautiful sepia portrait of McKinley on the obverse and Pennsylvania governor William A. Stone on the reverse in an ornate bronze-colored metal frame. The beautiful medal is suspended from a ribbon with the caption: "Guest Pennsylvania Day at Pan-Am Exposition". This badge is important because it was at this exposition on the following day that he was shot, succumbing to his wounds several days later. A pristine example in fine condition.
William McKinley: "McKinley and Prosperity" Campaign Button. 1¼", with a Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, New Jersey backmark. A colorful pinback button with McKinley's portrait shining like the sun above a farmer's field and factory, representing commerce and industry. A most attractive button in near fine condition.
McKinley & Roosevelt: 1900 Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼", with a Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, New Jersey backmark. This is a beautiful, uniquely styled jugate button featuring McKinley and Roosevelt with a lovely dark blue border and gold decoration. The "1861" (Civil War) and "1898" (Spanish American War) dates obviously refer to the wars the men participated in. Pin bent but complete, else a near fine variation.
William McKinley: 1896 McKinley in the Presidential Chair Whimsical Campaign Lapel Button. 1" x 1". This charming bronze-colored button cleverly portrays the candidates in caricature. As with most political campaigns, button manufacturers did not show favoritism. A similar design is known that places William Jennings Bryan in the chair. In fine condition.
William McKinley: 1901 "President Day" at the Pan-American Exposition Ribbon. 2" x 5¾". This rare ribbon features a portrait of McKinley and an American buffalo with the caption: "President Day at Pan-Am Exposition, Sept. 5, 1901". This ribbon is significant because it was at this exposition on the following day that he was shot; he succumbed to his wounds several days later. The ribbon remains bright and in near fine condition.
McKinley & Hobart: 1896 "National Wheelmans Club" Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼", with National Manufacturing Company, Chicago, Illinois backmark. This beautiful button is one of the favorites of the many 1896 jugate designs among collectors. It shows the candidates superimposed over a bicycle wheel. Bicycling was at its height of popularity in 1896, and a number of enthusiasts groups seemed to have had a political orientation. Interestingly, virtually all of the many 1896 items with bicycling themes supported the Republican ticket. The badge is nicely centered, still quite bright, with only minor soiling and in very good condition.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Jugate Campaign Ribbon, 1900.
2" x 7". Made by Rice Printing Company, Kirksville, Missouri. Pinholes, else very fine.
2" x 7". Made by Rice Printing Company, Kirksville, Missouri. Pinholes, else very fine.
McKinley & Hobart: Very Large Jugate Campaign Ribbon 1896. 3.25" x 9.75". This stunning red, white, and blue ribbon was produced after election day, November 3, 1896, and celebrates McKinley's 290 to 157 electoral victory over William Jennings Bryan (the actual total was McKinley 271 and Bryan 176). Produced by the Eschenbach Printing House, Easton, Pennsylvania. Very clean and bright. Very good.
Military & Patriotic
Wonderful Pocket Watch Featuring William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Admiral Dewey, and Spanish American War Themes. 54mm, Ingersoll maker. The face of the watch features Dewey, the hero of Manila Bay, surrounded by presidents and other important men of the day. The reverse side of the case is engraved with an illustration of Dewey's flagship, the USS Olympia. A splendid watch which pays homage to a "splendid little war". Does not appear to work, otherwise in very good condition. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Political
William McKinley Memorial Clock. 9.25" x 12.75". Cast in bronze, the clock is surmounted by a bust of McKinley and flanked by a soldier and sailor. Below the clock face is, "His Last Words Were / It Is God's Way. His Will Be Done." The works appear to be original (but presumably not in working order). Very attractive and very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William McKinley: Lidded China Portrait Box. 4" x 4" at the base and 2.25" high. Attributable to the 1896 election, as a Bryan mate is also known. The box is of delicately hand-painted china and carries a color transfer portrait bust of William McKinley on the lid. A light shade of turquoise is the predominant color upon which gilt flourishes and violet flowers are liberally distributed. Nearly invisible professional repair of the base, else very fine condition. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William McKinley: Portrait Mug: 5" high. The mug, with a wonderful full-color likeness of McKinley on the front, has further gold and white hand-applied flourishes. The bottom is marked "J. P. / L. / France" for Jean Pouyat of Limoges France. Light surface wear and a slight smudge on McKinley's coat, else very fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Multicolor Jugate Litho Tin "The Nation's Choice" Campaign Tray, 1900. 10" in diameter. Produced by Sentenne & Green of New York. Evenly toned, but strong, vivid color, minor rim wear, and slight paint loss, else very fine.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Large Oval Jugate Lithographed Tin Tray. 16.125". This tray has "The Great Eastern / Clothing House / Johnstown, PA. / Next door to Post Office" around the edge. Light surface wear and minor paint loss, else near fine.
McKinley & Roosevelt: "A Sure Winner" Whiskey Bottle with Original Jugate Paper Label. 6.125" high. The bottle has a flower painted on the back side. A small chip at the base, dark toning, and light chipping at the edge of the label, else very good.
William McKinley: "Full Dinner Pail" Bank. 3" x 2.5". In the shape of lunch pail with a wire bail and wooden knob and handle, the metal bank has a locking bottom (key not included).
McKinley & Roosevelt: Fairbank's Fairy Soap 1899 Advertising Calendar. 6.25" x 8.75" folded. This tri-fold advertising calendar folds out to reveal portraits of McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt in his Rough Rider uniform, and an unidentified naval officer. Each portrait is surrounded by the colorful soap fairies. The outside of the calendar is slightly soiled and stained but the interior and portraits are in excellent condition.
William McKinley: Brass Portrait Match Safe. Approximately 2.5". The spring is strong and sound. Very fine.
McKinley & Hobart and William Jennings Bryan: 1896 Jugate Mechanical "Bug" Pins. 1.75" x 1.5". This lot has both the "Silver Bug" and the "Gold Bug" pins. Both pins retain the often-missing stinger at the bottom, the lever that works the mechanism. The Bryan pin has most of the original silvering and the McKinley pin is nicely toned.
William McKinley and William Jennings Bryan: Rare Two-Handled Mug, 5" high. The mug shows the portraits of the two opposing candidates in the 1896 election. Seldom are opposing candidates pictured together in this way. The bottom of the mug sports the advertising for Schlitz Milwaukee Cream Beer and Tioga Rye Whiskey. Embellished lightly with gold leaf around the base and on the handles, this piece makes an excellent presentation. General glaze crazing and surface wear, else fine.
William McKinley: National Memorial Association Donation Box. 5" x 6". The black painted steel box was issued by the McKinley National Memorial Association to collect funds for a proper memorial for the fallen president. First established in 1901 by political associates and friends of McKinley following his assassination, the group raised $500,000 by June 1903 and ground was broken in June 1905. Taped to the bottom is a 1994 copy of a letter from curator of the McKinley Memorial telling the history of the box and confirming a similar box is in the Memorial's collection. Surface wear, else fine.
William McKinley: Large Oval Sepia Portrait Pin. 5.75" x 7.75". Patent dated on verso "May 1898". An impressive and large sepia portrait of McKinley in excellent condition, save for one small stain.
William McKinley: "The McKinley Jug". 4" high. The small jug pictures a man in a Napoleon-esque pose and costume. The bottom is marked, "Patd. Feb. 2nd 1896" and "The McKinley Jug" separated by the stars and stripes. One hairline crack on the top, glaze crazing, and light discoloration, else fine.
William McKinley: "Mac Kinley" Multicolor Portrait Beer Mug. 5.75" high. The mug has a high-relief image of McKinley surrounded by a miss-spelling of his name, "President Mac Kinley". The stein is marked "Germany" on the bottom, so perhaps they can be forgiven for getting the name wrong. Very fine.
McKinley & Hobart: "Distilled Protection" Liquor Bottle. 7" high. The clear glass bottle has a relief of McKinley on one side and the text, "Genuine / Distilled Protection / for Sound Money Only", and a relief likeness of Garret Hobart on the other side. Excellent.
McKinley & Roosevelt: Jugate Portrait Glass, 1900. 6.25" high. The clear glass water goblet has a printed image of McKinley and Roosevelt with their names and the date "1900". One slight crack on the lip opposite the images, else very fine.
McKinley & Roosevelt: 1900 Mechanical "GOP" Elephant Pinback. 1.125" x 1", stamped brass. The red saddle blanket reads "GOP" and is spring loaded to reveal images of the candidates. McKinley photograph scratched from the spring attachment, else working and in very good condition.
William McKinley: 1900 Train Car Campaign Pin. 2" x 1", plated metal. A novelty campaign pin in the form of a freight car with the captions "G.O.P.R.R.", "OK 11/6", and "Mass Meeting 1900 Auditorium". Some tarnishing to surface, else in very good condition.
William McKinley: Anti-McKinley Mechanical Coffin Stud Campaign Novelty. 1 1/8". Classic anti-McKinley mechanical coffin stud. "Bill McKinley Nov. 3, 1896" on top, opens to reveal his head and "A Friend of Trusts and British Gold." Missing the stud back, otherwise in very good condition.
McKinley & Hobart: 1896 Mechanical Flag Campaign Novelty Pin. 1½" (opened) x 1¼", stamped brass with patriotic decoration. An exceptional mechanical campaign pin in the form of an American flag which springs open to reveal the candidate's portraits. With trivial wear, working, in very good condition.
William McKinley: Anti-McKinley Whimsical Pig Stanhope. 1". A wonderful bit of campaign memorabilia poking fun at William McKinley. If one looks through the pig's rear end, one can see a photographic portrait of McKinley with the caption "Our Next President". Painted surface of the pig moderately worn; photograph with some manufacturing imperfections, one of which affects McKinley's face, otherwise very good.
William McKinley: Memorial Straight Razor. 9.5" opened. The blade is etched with "Wm. McKinley President of U.S.A. / Elected 1896 / Assassinated 1901". The scales are faux ivory with a floral motif. The tang is marked "R. & M. / N. Y." [Robbins & Myers?]. Light rusting to the tang and long tail, else fine.
William McKinley: Anti-McKinley Campaign Miniature Chamber Pot. 2.75" in diameter. The pot reads, "McKinley, Prosperity". Very fine.
William McKinley: Portrait Doorknob. 2.5" in diameter. The bright brass doorknob has a relief likeness of McKinley surrounded by his name. Very fine.
William McKinley: Unusual Figural Clay Pipe Bowl. 1.5" high. The red clay likeness has "McKinley" across the forehead. Very Fine.
McKinley & Hobart: Jugate Glass Paperweight. 4" x 2.5". Very fine.
William McKinley: Two Portrait Pin Trays. The larger is 3.5" x 9.5" with a sepia image of McKinley, his birthplace, and a facsimile of his signature. The smaller is 3.5" x 6" with a sepia image of McKinley, 1896. The larger tray is marked on the back, "Jesse Dean / China Decorator, / Trenton N. J.". The smaller tray has a very small glaze chip on the bottom, else very good.
William McKinley: Tin Tray. 12.25" x 17". The tray has a very nice likeness of McKinley with a green, red and black border and his name underneath. Surface crazing and modest wear, else near fine.
U.S. Presidents: Five Glass Tumblers with Portraits of Presidential Candidates. 3.5" to 3.75" high. Three smaller glasses feature Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and James Garfield. The two larger glasses have William Jennings Bryan and William McKinley. Unlike the others, the larger McKinley tumbler has "Protection and Plenty" surrounding his image. All have surface scratches and some with minor chipping, else near fine.
William McKinley: Portrait Mug. 4" high. The dark tan glazed ceramic mug pictures McKinley on one side and "Wm. McKinley, Jr." below. The bottom is marked, "Made by George Scott's Sons, Cincinnati, O.". Surface crazing to the interior, else very fine.
William McKinley: "Full Dinner Pail" Glass Jar. 4". The jar, marked "Albert Pick & Company / Chicago" on the bottom, refers to the prosperity brought by McKinley's first term as president. A chip to the left where the handle attaches to the pail, a few minor chips along the lip, else near fine.
Military & Patriotic
Spanish-American War Veterans: Nine Medals and Badges. Various sizes. Fine or better.
Spanish-American War Veterans: Eleven Medals and Badges. Various sizes. Fine or better.
Spanish-American War Veterans: Thirty-five Medals and Badges. Various sizes. Most fine or better.
Veteran's Organizations: Twenty-seven Medals, Badges, and Ribbons. Includes a numbered 1899 Philippine Insurrection Medal, a 1916 Mexican Border Service sweetheart pin, a Wisconsin and a Pennsylvania Mexican Border Service Medals. Various sizes. Most fine or better.
Grand Army of the Republic: Sixteen Medals and Badges. Sold with an 1887 E. M. Lilley GAR price list. Various sizes. Most fine or better.
George Dewey: Spanish-American War "Hero of Manila Harbor" China Humidor. 7.5" tall and 6.5" in diameter. One side has "Dewey's flag-ship the cruiser 'Olympia'" and the other side "Dewey / May 1st 1898 / Steam Ahead and Follow Me". The lid has a transfer likeness of the admiral. The bottoms of the lid and base are marked "The Wheeling Pottery Co.". Two small chips on the bottom, else very fine.
Political
Gold Bug Box. 3.5" long. The iron and brass box has a hinged top, the inside of which reads, "Bradley & Hubbard / West Meridian / Conn.". Near fine.
William Jennings Bryan: Spectacular Large Badge with Color Tinted 4" Celluloid. From the 1908 election, the celluloid itself (usually in plain sepia) is found in a number of sizes as small as 7/8". This massive badge is in choice condition and a worthy centerpiece for any Bryan display.
William Jennings Bryan: Very Large Cast "Bryan Dollar". 5.25". The "coin" has a liberty head with "Sixteen to One" above and "1897" below. The reverse has "Free Coinage / In Bryan / We Trust / One Dollar" around an eagle. Very fine.
William Jennings Bryan: "Ear of Corn" Pinback. Button 1¼", corn charm 1¾". Whitehead and Hoag backmark. A charming Bryan campaign button featuring a tinted portrait of Bryan with the caption "These Two and Prosperity" with a pressed brass ear of corn suspended beneath. With only trivial wear and in fine condition.
Bryan & Sewall: Jugate Mechanical Bicycle Pin. 1 1/8" high. Portraits of Bryan and Sewall are pictured on the bicycle's wheels. The rider is missing, but still a fine example of a rare pin.
William Jennings Bryan: Beautiful Large Celluloid Portrait Button. 3½". A stunning sepia portrait of Bryan graces the front of this large semi-concave pinback button. Sadly the pin is missing and there is celluloid missing along the edge where the button was crimped and the back was applied. The front is without foxing or flaw.
Bryan & Sewall: 1896 "What We'll Do To Gold Bugs" Jugate Campaign Button. 7/8", with a Baldwin & Gleason Co., Ltd, New York maker's mark on the verso. A great button featuring portraits of the candidates with "gold bugs" impaled on a pitchfork and a quote above. Though perhaps a bit off-center, this button is in choice condition and the finest example we've seen of this variation.
Bryan & Kern: 1908 Presidential Jugate Campaign Button. 1½", with a Baldwin & Gleason Co., Ltd, New York maker's mark on the verso. The candidate's portraits appear against a background of red, white, blue, and appropriately silver. A striking pinback button in near fine condition.
Bryan & Kern: Presidential Campaign Trigate Coat-Tail Button. 1½". The candidate's portraits flank an unidentified young man. The button has several areas of foxing, mainly at the edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Bryan & Kern: 1908 Jugate Multi-Color Campaign Button. 1¼". One of several colorful variants for the Bryan & Kern 1908 presidential bid. This example features an eagle with wings spread protectively around the portraits of the candidates. A section of the laminate surface has discolored, otherwise it is in very good condition.
Bryan & Sewall: 1896 Mechanical Flag Campaign Novelty Pin. 1½" (opened) x 1¼", stamped brass with enamel decoration. An exceptional mechanical campaign pin in the form of an American flag which springs open to reveal the candidate's portraits. With trivial wear, working, in very good condition.
Bryan & Sewall: 1896 "16 to 1" Campaign Pin. 1¾" long. An interesting campaign novelty with portraits of each candidate (both have been replaced) on silvered stamped brass. Some loss to silvered finish, otherwise very good.
Bryan & Kern: 1908 Jugate Presidential Campaign Button. 1¼". The candidate's portraits are set against a rich blue background accented with red and gold. A handsome button in very good condition.
Bryan & Sewall: Whimsical "Silver Bug" Mechanical 1896 Campaign Pin. 1½" x 1¼", stamped brass, with patent mark on verso. This exceptional campaign novelty features a portrait of each candidate on each wing of the bug. The wings can be folded and spring out when a small lever is pressed. The "silver bug" is complete with original mounting pin (repaired), in working condition, albeit a bit sluggish, and is in very good condition.
William Jennings Bryan: "Permanent Prosperity Commercial Travelers Bryan League" Campaign Button. 1¼", with a Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, New Jersey backmark. A handsome portrait button, slightly toned otherwise in very good condition.
Free Silver Movement: Trio of Political Items. This lot includes a small metal charm with the caption "925 Fine Colorado 1892 oz."; a small metal cuff link or lapel button captioned "16 to 1 Colorado Republican League"; and a small metal cuff link or lapel button in the form of a steamer trunk and captioned "40 NE". All examples are in very good condition.
William Jennings Bryan: "Wm. J. Bryan - The Tribune of the People" Campaign Button. 2 1/8", Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, New Jersey backmark. A handsome sepia portrait of Bryan on this superb pinback issued by the National Watchman, a leading Democratic weekly paper in Washington, D.C. With some light wear to surface, otherwise in near fine condition.
William Jennings Bryan: "No Cross of Gold No Crown of Thorns" Campaign Button. 7/8". This pinback button is a reference to Bryan's speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention in which he lambasted Eastern elites for supporting the gold standard at the expense of the average worker. The speech is known as the "Cross of Gold" speech. Light wear to surface, else very good condition.
William Jennings Bryan: Beautiful "Our Next President" Campaign Badge. Button 2¼", badge overall 4¾", with a J. J. Muir, Chicago, Illinois backmark. A most attractive badge with a sepia portrait of Bryan suspend from a celluloid pendant via a red, white, and blue silk American flag. With only minor wear, else in near fine condition.
Bryan & Kern: Colorful 1908 Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". A beautifully designed button with gold background and patriotic elements of flag and Lady Liberty surrounding the candidate's portraits. Some scattered light spotting, otherwise a very good example.
William Jennings Bryan: "Ask the Revenue Officer" Campaign Button. 1¼", with a Whitehead & Hoag, Newark, New Jersey backmark. An attractive pinback button with a color litho portrait of Bryan and the caption "Our Next President" and "Ask the Revenue Officer". A small red, white, and blue American flag ribbon is suspended below the button. Some fraying and fading to ribbon, otherwise in very good condition.
William Jennings Bryan: "Commoner Guarantee of Bank Deposits" Celluloid Button. 1¼", with a Midland Novelty Company, Shenandoah, Iowa backmark. Likely from his 1908 election run when part of his platform was banks and anti-trust. A fine example with Bryan's face set upon a large bank safe. With trivial wear to surface, else near fine.
William Jennings Bryan: Star Motif Campaign Button. 7/8", with a General Manufacturing Co., New York backmark. A simple yet attractive pinback button with a small portrait of Bryan set inside a white star and against a red background. Near fine condition.
William Jennings Bryan: 1908 Democratic State Convention Delegate's Button. 1¼". With a sepia portrait of Bryan and the caption "Delegate March 25-26-08 Democratic State Convention". Light surface wear, otherwise in near fine condition.
William Jennings Bryan: 1900 Campaign Button With Advertisement. 1". Bryan's portrait is surrounded by the caption "Let Mellor Fix Your Watch". With a few trivial imperfections at the lower edge, else in near fine condition.
Bryan & Sewall: 1896 Celluloid Jugate Presidential Campaign Button. 1 7/8", with obscured New York maker's mark on the verso. This large, metal-rimmed button bears portraits of the candidate set against the background of red, white and blue bunting. An exceptional button with hole, as made, for suspension, in excellent condition.
Bryan & Sewall: Scarce 1896 Jugate Campaign Button. 1¼". The candidate's portraits appear beneath a red, white, and blue flag. In near fine condition.
William Jennings Bryan: Rare 1892 Democratic Congressional Convention Ribbon. 2.5" x 6". Featuring a portrait of the young Congressman with the caption: "Democratic Congressional Convention Nebraska City, Neb., June 20, 1892". Slightly toned with some evidence of old fold creases, otherwise in excellent condition.
William Jennings Bryan: 1906 Pennsylvania Governor Coat-Tail Badge. Button 1¾", badge overall length 6¼". Bryan's sepia portrait is suspended from a 2" wide blue ribbon which is captioned in gilt: "For Governor Arthur G. Dewalt 1906 Bryan and Victory". Dewalt subsequently lost his bid for governor but went on to serve as a congressman from Pennsylvania's 13th district. A striking badge in fine condition.
William Jennings Bryan: Scarce 1908 Presidential Campaign Button. Button 2¼", overall length 4¾". This simple, yet dramatic badge features a sepia portrait of Bryan with the caption: "For President Wm. J. Bryan" with a red, white and blue American flag suspended below. Some very slight wear to ribbon, and a trivial spot at the bottom edge of the button, else fine.
Bryan & Sewall: Jugate Campaign Ribbon 1896.
2.25" x 6. Slight weakness to the fabric, but a scarce ribbon.
2.25" x 6. Slight weakness to the fabric, but a scarce ribbon.
Bryan & Sewall: Superb 1896 Bryan Club Celluloid Badge. 2.5" x 8.5", with a Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, New Jersey backmark. Ribbon separated from celluloid pendant, otherwise a beautiful, bright badge. A 1¾" jugate celluloid disc showing the candidates is placed below crossed American flags on a blue ribbon reading "Bryan Club Jacksonville, ILL". A celluloid nameplate serves as the hanger and reads "Bryan & Sewall".
William Jennings Bryan: One of the Most Desirable 1908 William Jennings Bryan Buttons. 2¼". Evenly stained with foxing around the edges, else in near very good condition. This unique design includes a play on Lincoln and Washington, featuring portraits of the two along with pictures of Bryan's home in Lincoln, Nebraska, and the White House in Washington. Despite the condition, certainly still a collectible example.
William Jennings Bryan: Two Portrait Plates. 7.5" and 7". The plates have the same sepia image of Bryan and his name underneath. The larger plate has "For President" above the image. The smaller plate has, "Complements of Dodd & Waugh, New Alexandria, O.". Both plates have light surface wear and light glaze crazing, else fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William Jennings Bryan: Portrait Button. 2". Slightly flattened and foxing around the rim, else good. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William Jennings Bryan: Glass Front Printed Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan. 12" x 8". The sepia portrait was made by Miller & Liberman, 1017 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Even toning, and separated chain else very good. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William Jennings Bryan: A Coin Bank Depicting Him in a Rather Embarrassing Pose. This painted composition bank probably dates from the 1908 campaign, as it depicts a bald and mature Bryan. Even in this posture he strikes an orator's pose, gripping his left lapel. Quite possibly this item was put out by political opponents in reaction to a similar piece showing a Republican supporter defecating a gold coin! Perhaps not in the best of taste, but certainly one of the more interesting political items we have encountered. Excellent condition. Height 5.125"
Bryan & Kern: Glass Jugate Paperweight. 3" in diameter. The paperweight has a picture of the candidates with red, white, and blue highlights. Light fading, else fine.
William Jennings Bryan: Miniature Folding Knife Campaign Novelty. 1.625" folded; 2.125" overall, with a N. C. & Co., Canton, Ohio maker's mark on the blade. Bryan's portrait appears on one side of the handle of this miniature pocket knife. Blade slightly rusty and tarnished, handles toned with age, otherwise still functioning and in very good condition.
William Jennings Bryan: Portrait Plaque. 4.25" x 4.5". The black painted chalk plaque has a relief likeness of a smiling Bryan with the words, "Bill Bryan's Smile". The back has a copper disk that reads, "Bill Bryan's Smile / It's the Duty of Every Democrat to Smile! / William Jennings Bryan / The Craftsman's Guild / Highland Park / Ill." Bryan's nose is slightly flattened and extremely minor paint loss, else fine.
William Jennings Bryan: Iron Campaign Horseshoe. 2.5" x 3". The horseshoe has "Bryan" stamped across the top. Fine.
William Jennings Bryan: Progressive Party 1912 National Convention Souvenir. 3" x 4.5". The granite block has one polished side with an etched likeness of Bryan and the words, "Souvenir / W. J. Bryan / Sioux Falls, S. D. / May 2, 1912". One chip at the top, else very fine.
William Jennings Bryan: Milk Glass Tumbler. 3.75" high. Made by the same maker as the similarly decorated kerosene chimney lamp. The youthful Bryan portrait suggests that it is an 1896 issue. Fine.
William Jennings Bryan: Portrait Plate. 7.75". The plate has a sepia transfer image of Bryan in the center surrounded by ears of corn, a reference to his Nebraska roots. Marked "Silesia" on the bottom. Some wear to gilt on the rim, else fine.
William Jennings Bryan: Glass Boater Hat Dish. 3.5" x 4". The milk glass dish is shaped like a boater straw hat and has a transfer image of Bryan. There is some loss to the transfer and a repair to the brim, else very good.
Uncle Sam "Expansion is Not Imperialism" Coin Pinback. 1 7/8", stamped metal. A rather portly Uncle Sam argues that "Expansion is Not Imperialism". Near fine condition.
Debs & Seidel: 1912 Socialist Party Jugate Campaign Button. 7/8". A most striking pinback button featuring portraits of Eugene V. Debs and Emil Seidel set against an appropriately red background. A handsome button in near fine condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Very Different 1912 "Hat in the Ring" Watch Fob. A very well made openwork fob in bronze colored metal. In the center, a hat with the large initials "T.R.". Around it, "My hat is in the ring/ Teddy." Collectors have always been enamored of items from TR's 1912 Bull Moose campaign which carry these words, one of the most famous quotes in American political history. This is a variety we have not seen previously. Beautiful condition. Diameter 1¼".
Theodore Roosevelt: Trio of Roosevelt Campaign Buttons. 1¼". Three buttons, two of which are from Teddy's 1898 run for governor of New York and playing to his recent successes in the Spanish-American War. Included are two portrait varieties, one featuring Teddy in his military campaign hat surrounded by red, white, and blue bunting with a Whitehead and Hoag backmark, the other in similar attire but against a gold background and with a Bennett Company backmark. The other pinback features Teddy's North Dakota log cabin. All examples in very good condition with only trivial condition issues.
Theodore Roosevelt and Alton B. Parker: Lot of Three Fantastic Campaign Buttons. Includes a matched set of Whitehead and Hoag-made 1¼" portrait buttons of Parker and Roosevelt and a stunningly ornate 1¼" (1¾" overall) Whitehead and Hoag-made Parker & Davis jugate in a beautiful floral frame. With a few trivial spots, else in excellent condition.
Theodore Roosevelt and Alton B. Parker: Eight Watch Fobs. Includes: three Roosevelt and five Parker fobs. One Parker fob has a color celluloid image and one Roosevelt has a sepia celluloid image. All leather straps are replacements, else fine or better.
Theodore Roosevelt: Classic Pince-Nez Stickpin with Celluloid Portraits of TR and Running Mate Charles Fairbanks. 1¼". A wonderful item that every political collector should own! The unprotected photos were particularly prone to staining, and this is not an easy item to find in this choice, near-mint condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: Classic "Stand Pat" Poker Hand Pinback. Here we have Teddy holding the winning hand on this classic 1¼" celluloid in very fine condition. Here is your chance to add this hobby classic to your collection.
Theodore Roosevelt: Grouping of Three Pins. Lot includes: (1) Welcome Theodore Roosevelt, 1¼", choice condition, made by W.F. Miller Co. and was the plate specimen #244 in Hake's reference book; (2) Alice Roosevelt 1904, 1¼", excellent condition; and (3) Theodore Roosevelt in Rough Rider uniform, 1¼" button with patriotic ribbon attached.
Theodore Roosevelt: Hake Plate Specimen Picture Pin. Listed in Hake as TR3323, previously from the Ken Broyles collection. Picturing an older and perhaps wiser Teddy, this 7/8" pin is an example of his re-entry into politics as America prepared for the first world war. Excellent condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: 1900 Rough Riders Second Annual Reunion Stickpin. 4". A beautiful brass badge in the form of a key with raised caption: "Second Annual Reunion Key to Oklahoma City 1900" and suspended from insignia of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, or "Rough Riders". The verso is marked "Childs & Co. Engravers, Chicago, Ill.". A handsome badge, in fine condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: 1912 Presidential Campaign Bull Moose Watch Fob. 1.75" x 2.5". Stamped brass. On October 14, 1912, while on his way to deliver a campaign speech, Theodore Roosevelt was shot by John Schrank. With a bullet lodged in his chest, Roosevelt went on to deliver his ninety minute speech. Undoubtedly this watch fob marks the event with the caption "Keep Alive the Progressive Spirit the Bullet Could Not Kill" with a small charm in the form of a lead bullet with the initials "T.R." dangling beneath. A rare Teddy Roosevelt campaign item in fine condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: 1904 St. Louis World's Fair Portrait Badge. 2" x 2". A beautiful and colorful enameled red, white and blue American flag pin-back badge with an inset sepia portrait of Teddy Roosevelt commemorating the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Some trivial loss to the blue enamel of the flag, otherwise in near fine condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: Roosevelt Altoona, Pennsylvania Young Republicans Club Members Badge. 2.5" x 9.25". International Badge and Novelty Company, Newark, NJ backmark. An exceptionally ornate badge in the form of a blue ribbon with gold border and fringe with a fantastic TR sepia portrait in an impressive gold metal frame with applied crossed American flags set atop. Moderate staining to ribbon, else the badge is in very good condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: 1905 Inaugural Invitation. 7" x 9". The engraved invitation is accompanied by the original transmittal envelope addressed and signed, "Sincerely your friend / Frederick Landis". Landis was a Republican member of the Fifty-ninth Congress from Indiana. Even toning, else fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Color Lithograph Candy Tin. 2½", Hyman's Boston and New York, made in Germany. A detailed portrait of Teddy Roosevelt graces the lid of this two piece candy tin. A rare presidential novelty. Small chips from the lithographed surface with general overall wear, otherwise very good. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Theodore Roosevelt: Vice President's Campaign Button with Rough Rider Theme. 1¾". Some light toning and foxing (mainly at the edge), otherwise very good. A handsome example of a hard-to-find button for Roosevelt's 1900 campaign for William McKinley's running mate. Features a portrait of Roosevelt in uniform with colorful American flags behind him.
Theodore Roosevelt: TR Cigar Change Dish. 7.5" x 6". The glass dish, featuring a color image of TR above the words "The Real American", was made by the Brunhoff Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. Some fading to the image and light paper loss, else near fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Theodore Roosevelt: German Hunting Beer Stein. 7" high. The stein has TR hunting from an elephant, a lion handle, and "Bei bier und wein, gedeiht das jagerlatein" around the base. Excellent. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Theodore Roosevelt: Costume Jewelry Pin. 1.25" x 4". The gold-tone pin has a printed picture of TR under a faceted, amethyst-colored jewel. Most unusual. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
[Theodore Roosevelt] "Our Teddy" Flemish Art Plaque. 9.25" x 20.5". The image, made by a wood burner, shows a child dressed like a "Rough Rider" holding a rifle and his hand on a sword. The plywood blank was made by the Flemish Art Company of New York and is pattern "953". Very well done and in excellent condition. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Theodore Roosevelt: Rough Rider Litho Tin Serving Tray. 12.75" x 15.75". The tray features the iconic picture of Roosevelt on horseback, saber above his head. Around the rim are the guidons of the five companies of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the "Rough Riders" and commanded by TR. Clean and bright, light crazing, else very fine.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: Classic 1904 Jugate Bandana. 21.5" x 23.5". The red and blue printed bandana has the candidates in a sepia color. Very light browning, else fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy Bear" Pin Tray. 3.25" x 5". This tin litho tray has a color image of a bear in a clown suit riding a giraffe. The border has eleven bears and the words, "But the play that caused the biggest laugh was TEDDY-G on a big giraffe". Below the central image is, "Consult / Sheldon, The Optical Specialist / For Your Eye Troubles." It was copyrighted in 1906 by the Edward Stern Co.. Very fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy Bear" Milk Glass Suitcase Souvenir Box. 3.75" x 2.75". The milk glass box has a sliding metal bottom and is decorated with two Teddy Bears on one side and "Souvenir / Norton, Kans." on the other side. The box has a wire handle and gold-painted high-lights. Light surface wear, else very fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Miniature Fifteen Piece Tea Set. The set has six cups and saucers, a teapot, sugar bowl, and cream pitcher. The teapot, 3.75" high (including lid), pictures Roosevelt on one side. The cups are 1" high and the saucers are 1.75" in diameter. All the pieces are white glazed china. There is general light chipping and the sugar bowl lid may be a replacement, else fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Delightful Lithographed Tin Mechanical Toy. A "Roosevelt Bear" wearing a suit and Teddy's trademark pince-nez glasses rides a bicycle across a suspended string. The perimeter of the wheels is grooved to fit over the string, while a hanging metal weight helps to keep it balanced. Minor wear, but overall excellent condition. Diameter 6.5".
Theodore Roosevelt: TR Cigar Change Dish. 7.5" x 6". The glass dish, featuring a color image of TR above the words "The Real American", was made by the Brunhoff Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. Slight fading to the image and light paper loss, repainted underside, else near fine.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: Jugate "Crystlegraph" Paperweight. 3.5" in diameter. The sepia insert shows both candidates below an American eagle and above crossed flags. Around the edge is curled paper with silver and copper sparkles. The paperweight was made by Heron & Ellis and retains the original cardboard back. Modest wear to the back and light tarnishing, else very good.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: 1904 Jugate Glass Paperweight with Colorful Design. 2 7/8" in diameter. Manufactured by A. Graeser, Pittsburgh, PA. Beautiful condition with only light wear to the top of the glass.
Theodore Roosevelt: Royal Doulton China Portrait Vase. 3.25" high. The attractive small vase has a green transfer portrait of TR on the front and an American eagle on the back. The bottom is marked Royal Doulton. Very fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Our Rough Rider President" Penknife and Leather Sheath. 2.75" (6" fully opened). One side of the knife case pictures the American flag, laurel leaves, and the United States Capitol. The other side has a relief bust of TR in his Rough Rider uniform with a radiating star above. The knife was made by J. A. Henckels of Solingen, Germany. The original leather sheath shows considerable wear and one of the catches is missing. The blades have light spots of rust, else fine. The detail is remarkable.
Theodore Roosevelt: Figural Mantel Clock of TR on Horseback. Mounted on a rearing horse, this three-dimensional display piece makes an impressive appearance. Often seen as a doorstop, this example was made as a clock. Cast iron, the piece is in exceptional condition with most of its original luster.
Theodore Roosevelt: Label Under Glass Portrait Flask with Original Metal Cap. 5.75" high. The clear glass bottle has a small piece missing at the base. The sepia image of Roosevelt has some discoloration at the bottom and a crack in the overlay glass in the upper right corner, else very good.
Theodore Roosevelt: Three Caricature Roosevelt and "Teddy Bear" Ceramic Match Holders or Vases. The largest 4" high. Some paint loss and a couple of minor chips, else, near fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Big Stick" Ceramic Flask. 7.25". Very fine.
McKinley & Roosevelt: 1900 Felt Campaign Hat with Jugate Portrait Band. The size 6¾ hat has a leather bank with gold foil stamping, "Our Campaign Hat" with oval pictures of McKinley and Roosevelt in the first letters of the first two words. Light mothing, else near fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Large Ceramic Portrait Bust Bank. 11" x 14". The well-executed bust is painted an off white color with painted high-lights. There is a slit in the back of TR's head for coins. Fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Roosevelt in Africa" Plaster Portrait Bust. 6.25 x 10". The bust pictures a smiling TR flanked by lions. The back is marked "Copyright 1910 / The Boston Plaster Art Co. / Boston, Mass". A chip out of the back brim of TR's pith helmet and the lioness is missing one ear, else fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy's Teeth" Whimsical Campaign Novelty. 3" x 1.625", tin litho. If mockery is indeed the sincerest form of flattery then Teddy must have been thrilled to have several members of the populace walking the streets bearing his trademark toothy grin. Surely the President would have exclaimed "bully"! In near fine condition with only some minor crazing to the surface art.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy Taffy" Brass Candy Mold. 3.5" x 3". The unmistakable face of Teddy Roosevelt surrounded by the caption "1904 Roosevelt 1908 Teddy Taffy". The thin sheet brass is slightly bent and dented but is in otherwise excellent condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: Brass Plaque From Teddy's Bull Moose Party Era. 4.5" in diameter, cast brass. This rather heavy brass plaque features TR's profile in relief with his famous moustache and pince-nez glasses. Stamped directly below is "Made by/ Progressive Brass/ K.C. Mo.". The maker name would almost certainly date this piece to the 1912 timeframe and Roosevelt's involvement with the Progressive Party. In excellent condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: Roosevelt and Eugene Foss Politically-Themed Cardboard Candy Boxes. Each measures 2" x 3.25". These empty candy boxes are from the 1912 election in which Roosevelt unsuccessfully campaigned for president as the Progressive Party candidate. Eugene Foss, Democratic governor of Massachusetts, also considered a run for President in 1912. The reverse of each box features an illustration of the White House. Both examples are in near fine condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: Lace Portrait Tablecloth. 29" x 29". Light wear, else fine.
[Theodore Roosevelt] Lot of Items Associated with "The Roosevelt" Automobile. A most interesting group of items associated with the Marmon-built "The Roosevelt" motorcar, manufactured in the years 1929 and 1930. Included are two advertising postcards listing the specifications for the automobile and most importantly the price - $995. The reverse side of each card has a pre-printed one cent postage stamp. Both cards have toned a bit but otherwise are in excellent condition. Crowning the group is an original oval radiator emblem of white enamel on metal with the profile of the car's namesake, Theodore Roosevelt. The car company chose the name because of Teddy's "strength, character, and ruggedness". Accompanying the group is an eight-page photocopied history of the car taken from an article in a magazine. A most interesting group of items from America's golden age of automobiles in fine condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: 1908 Cloth Advertising Calendar. 9" x 13". A cloth advertising calendar produced for and by Bemis Omaha Bag Co. of Omaha, Nebraska. Each month's page is printed in color and bears a portrait of an American president or in some cases several presidents. The December page features Theodore Roosevelt and his predecessor William McKinley. Slightly toned, otherwise in very good condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: Miniature Hat and Boots Pin. 2.75" long. On the original card marked, "A President Product / Made in U.S.A.". Fine.
Roosevelt & Fairbanks: 1904 Pince-Nez Campaign Novelty Pin. 2" x 0.625", with a F. H. Noble & Company, Chicago maker's mark on the verso. Teddy Roosevelt's trademark spectacles are used to good advantage in this whimsical 1904 presidential campaign pin. About fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Straight Razor. 9.55" opened. The blade is etched with "Theodore Roosevelt / 14. 9. 1901", TR's portrait, and a floral motif. The scales are black. The tang is marked "Imperial Razor / Warranted / Registered 20507 / Germany". Near fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Tiger and Portrait Bronze Tray. 8" x 5". The tray, with curvilinear lines, has a relief tiger with a likeness of TR and crossed rifles on the shoulder. Unmarked and nice patination, thus near very fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Russian Revolution" Chalk Figure. 3.25" x 7.5". The base reads, "That our great president may find it opportune to persuade Colonel Roosevelt to go & offer help to the Russians in their hour of sorrow. May they rally by him to establish a government of, for & by the people to free their country & to hasten peace. 1918 Al Vandenbergher." Nose broken and considerable wear and chipping, else good.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy Bear" Christmas Ornament. 3" high. The bear is holding a "Big Stick." Much of the original silver finish is missing and some corrosion to the top, else near fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Cigar Tin 5" x 3.5". The tin is marked "Simon's Roosevelt". Light wear, else very fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy Bear" Glass Candy Jar. 4.75" high. The bear, wearing a suit and bow tie, is reading a book while seated on a box. Minor chipping along the lip, else fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Brass Miniature Campaign Hat. 4" long. The brass hat is stamped "Campaign Hat 1904" on the bottom. Very fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Miniature Portrait Mug. 3" high. The mug has a color likeness of TR on the front. Minor roughness along the lip, else fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Scissors Embossed with Portraits of Teddy and Edith Roosevelt. 6.5". Light tarnishing, else very good condition. A useful bit of Theodore Roosevelt memorabilia in the form of rather nice scissors decorated with a bust of TR on one side of the handle and his second wife Edith on the other. This very fine pair of scissors was made by the Solingen Co. in Germany, a well known maker of edged weapons.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy Bear" Cast Iron Still Bank. 2.5" high. The gold painted bear has "Teddy" on the left side. Normal wear, else near fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Cast Iron Still Bank. 3.5" X 5.25". The bank is a likeness of TR in military uniform and a slit in the back. Painted silver, else very good.
Theodore Roosevelt: Visit of Prince Henry of Prussia Commemorative Cup. 3.5" high. The white metal cup features portraits of TR and Prince Henry with a central cartouche picturing the Kaiser's yacht, the SMY Hohenzollern. Below the ship is, "In Remembrance of Prince Henry's Visit to President Roosevelt". The prince and president met in 1902. The bottom of the cup reads, "H. M. Reichner / Boston, Mass. / Ges. Gesch.". Modest wear, toning, else very good.
Theodore Roosevelt: Portrait Chocolate Mold. 4" high. The white metal mold opens to reveal a detailed likeness of TR. Light surface wear, else very fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy Bear" Glass Plate. 6.25". The center has two bears, one wearing pince-nez glasses, a rifle slung over his shoulder, and holding a hat and axe, a clear reference to TR. The border has little Dutch children holding hands. Some paint loss to the back, else fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Pressed Glass Portrait Campaign Plate. The center has TR in profile surrounded by "Teddy Bears" dancing, hunting, playing golf, and tennis. There are also other Roosevelt motifs: Spanish-American War equipment, "Big Sticks", and an eagle. The plate measures 7.75" x 10.25" and is in very fine condition.
Theodore Roosevelt: Bookend by Ronson. 5.5" x 4.75". The single, bronze-finished white-metal bookend has a relief portrait of TR in profile, surrounded by his name. The back is marked and dated "LVA [Louis V. Aronson] 1921". Some finish loss, else very good.
Theodore Roosevelt: Novelty Advertising Thermometer. 4.25" x 12". The oak frame has a glass thermometer at the top and a glass front image of TR. The piece was an advertising novelty gift from the Hansen-Kaun Hardware Co., Le Mars, Iowa. Fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: "Teddy Bear" China Dish. 5" x 6". The pink glazed china dish features a sitting "Teddy Bear," a "Big Stick," and a green campaign hat. Unmarked and very fine.
Theodore Roosevelt: Printed and Colored Pillow Sham. 20.25" x 20.25". The design shows two bear cubs on a candlestick telephone saying, "Hello Central give me Teddy". Above is an American eagle with shield and in the background is the Capital building. The color appears to be hand-applied and the edge is stitched. Even toning, else near fine.
Parker & Davis: Pair of 1904 Presidential Campaign Jugate Buttons. 1¼", Whitehead and Hoag backmarks. Striking and colorful examples from 1904 including an example featuring Parker & Davis in rich gold frames below a red, white and blue shield and another example with the men's portraits beneath an eagle's wings and against a red, white, and blue background. In excellent condition.
Parker & Davis: 1904 "White Elephant" Pinback. 1½". This colorful celluloid pinback was issued in support of Parker & Davis in 1904. "Uncle Sam's White Elephant", shackled by "Protection" and "The Trusts", stands upon the football of "The People". "Rah! Rah! Rah! A Safety's the Score! Parker & Davis 1904." Near fine with deep and vibrant colors, a particularly pleasing example of a must-have classic!
Parker & Davis: Classic "White Elephant" Campaign Button. A scarce and popular 1½" celluloid pinback issued in support of Democratic candidates Alton B. Parker & Henry G. Davis in 1904. "Uncle Sam's White Elephant" is shackled by "Protection" and "The Trusts" and stands upon the football of "The People. Rah! Rah! Rah! A Safety's the Score! Parker & Davis 1904." A bit off-center as often found but the colors are vibrant, a pleasing example.
Alton B. Parker: Litho Tin Serving Tray, 1904. 13.25" x 16.25". This tray has a very attractive color portrait of this obscure 1904 opponent of Roosevelt. The tray has Andrew Jackson and Thomas Jefferson to either side of the portrait. It has "Compliments of W. R. Tonkin Co." at the bottom. One of the very few three-dimensional display items for Parker and certainly one of the most attractive. Great condition.
Parker & Davis: Jugate Custard Glass Toothpick Holder. 2.5" high. The cup has a green transfer with a jugate image of the candidates and gold painted highlights. Very fine.
Alton B. Parker: 1904 Presidential Campaign Button. 1¼". Whitehead & Hoag backmark. A wonderful color pinback button with Parker's sepia portrait in a rich gold frame set beneath a spectacular spread-winged eagle all set against the backdrop of symbols of American commerce. In excellent condition.
Political Conventions: Six Badges and Ribbons, Democrat and Republican, 1900 to 1910. Various sizes. Fine or better.
William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson et al: Large Lot of Thirty Buttons and Two Watch Fobs. Includes: fifteen William Howard Taft buttons; seven Woodrow Wilson buttons; a Prohibition Party, Chafin & Watkins button; three memorial buttons; and a Hiram Johnson button, among others. Various sizes, the largest 1¾" and the smallest 5/8". Most very fine or better.
William Howard Taft: Nice Selection of Nine Watch Fobs and a 1908 Delegate Badge. Includes: five with celluloid images, one with a relief bust, and a "Taft on the Lid" fob. The silk ribbon on the medal has a light stain, and some of the leather straps are replacement, else, most are very fine or better.
Taft & Sherman: 1908 Jugate Campaign Button. 1¾". This 1908-dated beauty is especially nice retaining the original cloth flag, missing from most examples encountered. A perfect William Howard Taft centerpiece, and in fine condition.
William Howard Taft: The Acclaimed Gunnison Tunnel Opening Pinback. The vivid color, attractive design showing the mouth of the tunnel in Colorado, uncommon shape, and one-day-event rarity combine to make this one of the more sought-after designs from the golden era of political button manufacture. Minor foxing evenly distributed across the surface tends to blend in, and this button retains a pleasing display appearance. Height 1.5".
McKinley & Roosevelt and Van Sant: 1900 Trigate Coat-tail Button. 1¼". A dramatic pinback button featuring the sepia portraits of the three candidates. Samuel Van Sant ran successfully for the governorship of Minnesota. In near fine condition. Quite rare.
William Howard Taft: Two Portrait Plates. Both 7.25". One plate has a sepia portrait of Taft above his name. The other is a milk glass jugate plate with Taft & Sherman and painted patriotic borders. There is considerable wear to the transfers and paint on the milk glass plate. The other plate has minor surface wear, else near fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
William Howard Taft: Character Mug. 5" tall. Made in Germany, the mug has a couple of small chips at the lip, else, near fine. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Taft & Sherman: Milk Glass "Uncle Sam" Top Hat Jugate Bank, 2.5" high. The white, milk glass hat is painted with red and blue highlights and has a metal slotted stopper with a paper label that pictures the candidates. Surface wear, light chipping, and modest paint loss, else fine.
William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan:Three Chalk Billikens, 1908. 4.5" and 2.75". The three figures feature two of William Howard Taft and one of William Jennings Bryan. The Billiken was the creation of Ms. Florence Pretz of St. Louis, Missouri, who said she saw the mysterious figure in a dream. In 1908 she patented the Billiken who was elf-like with pointed ears, a mischievous smile, and a tuft of hair on his pointed head. His arms were short and he was generally sitting with his legs stretched out in front of him. The Billiken was auspiciously named and could be applied to the two candidates for president of the United States in 1908, William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan. The largest Taft figure is gold painted and very fine. The smaller Taft has a few light chips, thus fine. The Bryan is missing much of the finish and is rough to the touch, else near fine.
William Howard Taft: Portrait Cup. 4" high. The large white china cup has a red smiling likeness of Taft and the words, "I am not greedy but I like a lot." The cup is marked, "Germany 79". Very fine.
Taft & Sherman: Jugate Campaign Straight Razor. 9.5" opened. The blade is gilt etched with "W. H. Taft" and "Sherman" with their portraits and an American eagle between. The scales are faux ivory with a hunting motif. The tang is marked "Geneva Cutlery Co.". In a case. Fine.
William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan: Figural Pipe Bowls. The cast clay bowls are marked, "Cambier A. Paris" and measure 2.25" high. The Bryan bowl has "1683" and the Taft "1684". Both have minor chipping, else near fine.
Taft & Sherman: Beautiful 1908 "Grand Old Party 1856-1908 Standard Bearers" Jugate Campaign Plaque. 10", stamped metal. A stunning work of lithography featuring the color central portraits of William Howard Taft and his running mate James Schoolcraft Sherman with all the previous GOP presidential candidate's portraits around the rim of the plaque. Some light wear, mainly at the edges, else very good condition.
William Howard Taft: "Billy Opossum" Creamer. 6" long. The realistically painted china creamer, in the shape of an opossum, has "Souvenir Washington" painted in gold on one side. There was an effort to link the opossum with William Howard Taft, just as Theodore Roosevelt was linked in the public mind with the Teddy Bear. Very fine.
William Howard Taft: Inaugural Etched Red Glass.
4" high. The sides read, "Wm. H. Taft / Inauguration / Mar. 4th 1909" and "Bertha / Washington D. C. 1909". Very fine.
4" high. The sides read, "Wm. H. Taft / Inauguration / Mar. 4th 1909" and "Bertha / Washington D. C. 1909". Very fine.
Political Conventions: Eleven Badges and Ribbons, Democrat, Republican, and Bull Moose 1912. Various sizes. Fine or better.
Woodrow Wilson: Selection of Four Watch Fobs. Includes: an ovoid pressed tortoise fob with an image of Wilson in gold foil, surrounded by "For President W. Wilson" and six rhinestones; one with celluloid button with the Democratic red rooster in the center; one with a relief bust of Wilson in the center of a bronze-finish shield; and, one with a relief bust of Wilson in the center of a bronze-finish disk, All the leather straps are replacement, else, very fine or better.
Woodrow Wilson and Charles Evans Hughes: Matched Pair of Campaign Portrait Celluloid Watch Fobs. These feature sepia images. Both are on the original black cardboard disk and with the original straps. The strap on the Wilson fob is dry and worn, but both fobs are excellent.
1912 Election: Trio of Presidential Campaign Pinback Buttons. Each 7/8". Three pinbacks of identical design featuring portraits of the three major candidates for president: Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and William Howard Taft. All examples are still bright and in fine condition.
Woodrow Wilson: World War One Figural Lamp with Original Slag Glass Shade. 16.25" high. The silvered base features a relief portrait of Wilson in a rocky formation with two United States soldiers in full combat gear "going over the top." The metal shade has a golden slag glass panels and a spread eagle finial. The lamp was made by the Phoenix Lamp Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Modest finish loss to the base and a replacement cord, else very fine.
Woodrow Wilson: Hanging China Match Holder. 2" high. The white china holder pictures Wilson on one side and a full color American eagle holding a shield and flag on the other side. The back is holed for hanging on the wall and the bottom scored for striking a match. The front of the holder has, "It's A Square Deal All the Time at T. N. Moore's. Riverton, Nebr.". Light glaze crazing, else very fine.
Woodrow Wilson: Portrait Plaque. 4.5" x 6.25". The white painted plaster plaque has a relief image of Wilson in profile with his name on one side and "Copyrighted 1916" on the other. Surface wear and minor paint loss, else near fine.
[Woodrow Wilson] Silver Plated Ship's Model of the S.S. President Wilson. 8.25" long. The model of the American President Line ship has a brass plaque that is engraved, "Achievement". Moderate wear, else fine.
Champ Clark: Two 1912 Campaign Chalk Figurines. One has on the base "They Gotta Quit Kickin' My Dawg Around" and "Copyright 1912 by E. J. McNerney & Co.", 5" high. The other has, "You Can't Kick Me Aroun'" and "1912 by H. L. Ashton / Kans. City, Mo.", 5" high. Both refer to the Ozark favorite "The Hound Dog Song" used by Speaker of the House Champ Clark in his unsuccessful attempt to get the Democratic nomination for president in 1912. Minor scuffs and chips, else near fine.
Republican National Convention Glass Elephant, 1916. 3" long. The elephant has "Chicago 1916" on one side and "GOP" on the other. The 1916 GOP convention nominated Charles Evans Hughes and Charles Fairbanks as the party nominees for president and vice president. A small chip on the right front foot, else fine.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Six Pinback Buttons. A colorful lot of suffrage pinbacks manufactured by various makers including National Equipment Company, Cruver Manufacturing Company, and S. N. Meyer. The pinbacks include three ¾" varieties, three with the "Votes for Women" caption and one with "Equal Suffrage"; and 7/8" and 1" variants of the "Votes for Women" pinback. All are in excellent condition with the exception of the 1" example which displays some moderate foxing to the surface.
Woman's Suffrage: Whimsical Set of Postcards in the Chantecler Series. All examples 3.5" x 5.5" and in fine condition. These whimsical cards feature hens, a dapper rooster and a wise owl who spouts out the hip sayings circa 1910. While not all the cards are suffrage related, three of them feature hens marching with a sign "Votes for Women" and the owl responding "Oh You Suffragette". These cards differ only in the style of lettering. A third variation on the theme is an ad for a card game called Chantecler, made by Standard Playing Card. The colors are rich and the embossed detail really make these post cards quite interesting.
Woman's Suffrage: Four Suffrage Views of Town Cards. 3.5" x 5.5", with light soiling else near fine condition. The Photochrom Company of London and Turnbridge Wells published a series of these cards with a grim looking suffragette carrying a placard with the phrase "Our Views At." Open the placard, and you find a fold-out series of photos of that town. The towns represented in this lot are Whitley Bay, Scarborough, Lincoln, and Bournemouth. The placard is a mockup of an actual suffrage paper with a design by Sylvia Pankhurst.
Woman's Suffrage: Frances Willard Lot with Calling Card Signed. Four cards each measuring 5.5" x 3.5", all examples in very good condition. Although one customarily thinks of Frances Willard, one time President of the Christian Temperance Union, as primarily a temperance leader, she was also an ardent suffragist and did travel widely in support of the cause. This lot includes four postcards, the color card coming from a series of cards that also included suffragists Anna Howard Shaw and Susan B. Anthony. The lot also includes a signed and dated calling card, 3.5" x 2", with mounting remnants on the verso, otherwise in very good condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Trio of Political Campaign Postcards With Platforms Supporting Suffrage. All examples approximately 5.5" x 3.5" and in very good condition. This lot includes political campaign postcards including examples featuring: J. J. Flikkie, a candidate for the legislature Minnesota's 64th district; Joseph Walker and James Magenis, Progressive Party candidates for governor and lieutenant governor of Massachusetts; and J. G. Crabbe, a candidate for the Kentucky State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Three Postcards Featuring Suffrage Headquarters. All examples approximately 3.5" x 5.5" and in very good condition. An excellent lot of postcards which show the various headquarters buildings of the suffrage organizations including one in the Metropolitan Life Insurance building in New York, another in New York on Fifth Avenue, and the National Headquarters of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in Warren, Ohio.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Ten English Suffragette Color Postcards. All examples with Tuck's Post Card back marks and measuring approximately 5.5" x 3.5". All examples in very good condition. These cards could certainly not be mistaken as supporting the woman's suffrage movement as each stereotypes suffragettes as either dowdy old women or pouty little girls. A few examples have hand-written messages related to the movement. Two examples to the same woman feature identical messages: "Hear you are rather inclined this way.". A fabulous group of postcards.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Three Postcards. Each measure about 5.5" x 3.5". All examples in very good condition. This lot features two real photo postcards with suffrage ties and one vintage card postmarked 1911 presumably features Susan B. Anthony with the caption: "Will you give us the vote?". The latter card has a 1970 50th Anniversary of Woman Suffrage commemorative stamp with an August 26, 1970 postmark on the front.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Sixteen Suffragette-Related Postcards. Each card measures approximately 5.5" x 3.5". All examples in very good condition. Most of the cards poke fun at the suffragettes through caricature and whimsical verse. For example one features the verse (as printed): "De suffragette upon her box darns her men, but not der sox." Two examples actually have hand-written messages on the reverse which reference the suffrage movement. One example dated February 15, 1915 reads in part "...Last eve I went to hear four speakers (suffragettes militant) it was very good. Miss Goldman was there. She did look so pretty without a hat in white suit. She was an usher!". The other example postmarked May 29, 1908 makes reference to attending a suffrage meeting. A great cross section of woman suffrage postcards.
Woman's Suffrage: Suffrage Santa Claus Christmas Card with Message. This Santa with a cause postcard is highly desirable as a dual collectible. Selling in the past for $300 each, the card can be found on eBay but usually without the gold foil stamp. The penned message on the back is from Emilie B. Lockwood who is urging her friend to buy one of these post cards.
Woman's Suffrage: Rose O'Neill Kewpie Doll Card. Rose O'Neill, the creator of the Kewpie Doll, was an ardent suffragist who lent her work to the movement. This particular card of four of her Kewpies carrying a banner that says "Vote for Our Mothers" is generally regarded as the most attractive of her several postcards. It certainly is the rarest, and once brought over $700 at a New York postcard auction about fifteen years ago. Some very minor rounding of the edges, but generally in very fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Miscellaneous Postcard Group. Even though Anna Howard Shaw, one-time head of NAWSA, was one of the most noted of suffrage leaders, her image seldom appears on postcards. The example in this lot, with its brilliant colors and designs, is definitely the best of the few that exist. This rare card is unused and in excellent condition. The lot is rounded off with two designs of women holding "Votes for Women" banners, a "Beatitudes of a Suffragist" card, and a previously unknown card of a bust of Anthony done by her friend, Mrs. Adelaide Johnson. A few bends on this card, but a nice group overall.
Woman's Suffrage: The Pankhursts in Prison Dress Real Photo Postcard. A wonderful image of Mrs. Pankhurst, one of the co-founders of the W.S.P.U., in prison dress along with her daughter Christabel. You can see the arrow image on their dress that another daughter, Sylvia, incorporated into suffrage iconography. An unused card in excellent condition, this is one of the star items of the collection.
Woman's Suffrage: A Grouping of Sixteen Suffrage Postcards. Here we have three groupings within one lot: the first group, referred to as the "Wise Guy Cards," has one Suffrage card within the set of five, four of which are not suffrage related; the second group consists of seven different cards in the "Where Women Vote" set- a difficult set to find complete and in fair condition; and the third in this lot is a group of four different cards from the J. Raymond News Co., a popular series because of the depiction of children in the design of the cards. Excellent condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Six Suffragists at the Fair Cards. These cards depict suffragists parading suffrage umbrellas and placards at the county fair and related venues. One previously unknown card from Poughkeepsie shows the first suffragette parade ever held in that city. A very nice lot with only a few corner bends, in very good to fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Five Suffragette Ticket Cards. This group of cards is one of the most colorful of the comic suffrage pieces. It is missing the "Judge" card from the set, but the missing number here means less than in most cases. Although the fire chief card does have some significant bends, individually, these cards sell for about $50-$75 each.
Woman's Suffrage: Susan B. Anthony-Related Lot. The ten cards in this lot consist of a complete set of six cards depicting Susan B. Anthony and her life. The seventh is an unrelated Anthony card, while the remaining three are real photo cards of Italian busts of three suffrage leaders. A nice lot in good to excellent condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Let Ohio Women Vote. In unused condition, this card is one of the most dynamic and colorful of the suffrage period. Unmarked as to the publisher, the graphic design mates a pin distributed by this group and was used on the letterhead of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association Extremely beautiful colors and in near mint condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Real Photo Card of NAWSA Convention. Unused, this postcard is of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association Convention for 1915 held in Washington, D.C. Card in excellent condition and shows rare photograph of all of the delegates.
Woman's Suffrage: Set of Six Comic Suffragette Militancy Cards. Suffragist destruction did not necessarily always entail arson, and it was a common comic theme to illustrate women destroying shop windows with their hammers. This rare complete set of six fits within that tradition. Very good to fine condition. Very hard to find complete.
Woman's Suffrage: Four Official NAWSA Children's Cards. All National American Woman Suffrage Association issued and published by their publishing affiliate. Three of the four were done by Emily Hall Chamberlin and the fourth by Rose O'Neill of Kewpie Doll fame after a painting by Willard. The group is in very fine to excellent condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Seven English Suffrage Leaders. This lot contains some excellent cards for such leaders as Marion Holmes (2), Geraldine Lennox, Lady Constance Lytton, Flora Drummond, D. Molony, and one group card of the Pankhursts and Mrs. Pethick Lawrence. Very good to fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Two Party Postcards. The cards in this lot were issued by the Brooklyn Woman Suffrage Party and the Ohio Equal Franchise League. Both are very rare and graphic cards, with condition ranging from good (some bends on this card that need to be mentioned) to excellent respectively.
Woman's Suffrage: Seven Cards From the Suffragist Series. One of the scarcest and most attractive comic suffrage groups is that of the "Suffragettes Series," consisting of approximately twenty-five different poses of women taking over the roles of men, a common theme of the period. Two of these cards are hand-colored, and one has a black and white counterpart. Except for some minor scuffs on one card, all seven are in very fine condition. Although only a partial set, no complete grouping is known among suffrage collectors.
Woman's Suffrage: The Suffragist Arousing Her Sisters. Three of the four cards in this lot depict Ella Buchanan's statue, completed in 1911, of the allegorical figure of the suffragist arousing her sisters. One card even serves as an advertising piece for postcards and statuettes of the image. The fourth card in this lot is a photo of Mary LaNell in the pose of Buchanan's suffragist. Three of the four cards are unposted and the grouping as a whole is in good to very fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: A Variety of Eight Different Cupid Cards. This cards in this group, some of which are hand colored, are very appealing. A few minor flaws, but generally in very fine condition, and one of the most attractive sets of suffrage cards that you will find.
Woman's Suffrage: Two Real Photo New York Parade Cards. A wonderful lot of two excellent real photo cards of a May 1913 suffrage march in New York City. These cards were made by the Star Postcard Company of Plainfield, New Jersey. These glossy, high quality photo cards are about the finest images you can get.
Woman's Suffrage: Three New Jersey Real Photo Cards. Two of these cards have not previously turned up- the New Jersey Delegation to the White House in 1913, and the banner card of the Woman's Political Union of New Jersey. Both are in very good condition with a suffrage related message on the reverse of the former. The third, with very slight damage to the bottom of the card, depicts the Soldier's Club that the New Jersey Women Suffrage Association maintained in Wrightstown as part of their effort to assist the country during WWI.
Woman's Suffrage: Two Real Photo New York Parade Cards. This lot consists of two excellent real photo cards of a May 1913 suffrage march in New York City that were made by the Star Postcard Company of Plainfield, New Jersey. Glossy, high quality photos in very fine condition. These are about the finest images you can get.
Woman's Suffrage: Thirteen Cards of Related Houses and Such. Of these thirteen cards, four are period and the rest modern. They are generally all related to houses in which suffragists once lived or had some connection to.
Woman's Suffrage: Eight Better Comic Cards. This lot includes: post cards of a boy dressed up as Uncle Sam that was published by the National Woman Suffrage Publishing Company; a paper moon cowboy with a comic suffrage message in the background; two varieties of a suffragette cat with attitude, one of which is a "squeaky card"; suffragettes challenging George Washington; an ingénue at a rally; and two versions of a young girl serving tea to a bored lad. Very good to excellent condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Wire Tail Suffrage Card. This, to our knowledge, is the only variety of a wire tail suffrage card that has ever been offered. Political postcard collectors are very aware of wire tail cards, a popular novelty added on to the card at the time. This card can also be made to stand. Very fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Rare Art Nouveau Suffragist Calendar. 5.5" x 11". This is only the second example of this rare Art Nouveau calendar ever to turn up in a suffrage collection. It was published and copyrighted by P.F. Volland & Company, Chicago. It is a perpetual calendar in that it gives quotations for every numbered day of the month without listing corresponding days of the week. Still, this is probably the most spectacular of all of the American suffrage calendars known, including those that are from official sources. Holed at top to be hung and still contains original cord. Some minor staining to cover, which has a few bends, as well as a few bends to some of the pages.
Woman's Suffrage: "Ohio Next" Button. ¾", with an R. A. Koch Company Badge & Button, Cleveland, Ohio backmark. This blue on gold pinback button features six stars with the legend "Ohio Next". The button was issued in 1911, just after California had joined the list of suffrage states. Suffragists were now looking towards Ohio as the next state that they hoped to add to the column. Bright and in fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: "Dirigo" Maine Pine Tree Button. 7/8", Boston Badge Company, Boston, Massachusetts backmark. "Dirigo" is the state motto of Maine, and it means "We lead" (hence, the phrase, "As Maine Goes, So Goes the Nation."). This attractive pine tree "Votes for Women" pin is not often seen. With a few trivial stains, otherwise in excellent condition with bright, vibrant coloring.
Woman's Suffrage: "Suffrage Means Prohibition" Pinback Button. 11/16". This very rare gold on blue celluloid with the slogan "Suffrage Means Prohibition," is quite interesting in that it conflates the woman's suffrage and the prohibition of liquor. Liquor interests in the United States feared that once women got the vote, they would put prohibition into effect. They had good reason for their fears, for many of the early suffragists were also involved in the temperance movement. This example contains the celluloid ribbon, which is generally missing. In fine condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Lot of Nine Anti-Suffrage Pinback Buttons. An excellent collection of pinbacks including two identical 5/8" "Opposed to Woman Suffrage" variants; four "Vote No on Woman Suffrage" variants in various sizes; two whimsical 7/8" "Women's Rights!" variants featuring two stocking clad legs peeking from under skirts - one a color variant, the other black and white; and a ¾" "Anti Suffrage" example. A few examples have faded slightly but all are in very good condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Pair of State Suffrage Convention Ribbons. To our knowledge neither of these two ribbons has ever been auctioned before, and together they make a very nice pair. The first is a 1.5" x 4" black on cream ribbon for the 30th annual convention of the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association that was held in Cleveland in 1915 and is in very good condition. The second is a 1.25" x 5" ribbon from the 26th Convention of the N.J. Woman Suffrage Association held in Jersey City. There is a tear that runs through about half the ribbon. Still, this is a very desirable ribbon that is never seen.
Woman's Suffrage: Ithaca, New York Convention Ribbon, 1894. 2.75" x 5.5". Most suffrage items come from the decade between 1910 and 1920, when the right to vote for women really seemed like a distinct possibility. Any 19th century pieces are scarce, and that is what makes this 1894 specimen so special. It was issued for the 26th annual convention of the New York Woman Suffrage Association Convention held in Ithaca that year. This fringed ribbon is in excellent condition.
Woman's Suffrage: English Prison Stick Pin. ¾". This pressed-metal stick pin is English in both manufacture and distribution. Sylvia Pankhurst, the artist-daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst, one of the founders of the W.S.P.U. (Women's Social and Political Union), designed the famous Portcullis or Holloway prison brooch which was based upon the portcullis symbol of the House of Commons. It featured a superimposed arrow in purple, green, and white, the colors of the W.S.P.U., over the Commons gates. These brooches were given only to those who went to prison for the cause, although the design did appear on tea cups and post cards sold to the public. The arrow, which represented the obstructions at the bottom of the gate, became an iconic symbol in its own right, and it appeared on several varieties of hat pin without any explanatory wording, the symbol becoming so well known. One also finds this exact symbol on photographs of prison garb worn by suffragists. This is the first known example of the arrow on a stick pin. A great item with historical importance. Loss to finish on the high spots, else very good.
Woman's Suffrage: New Jersey Ribbon. 2.75" x 4.75". This is a special poll watcher's ribbon for the referendum on suffrage that was held in the state of New Jersey on October 19, 1915. October 19 was chosen as the date for the referendum because it was registration day for new voters and it was assumed that the turnout would be large. It wasn't, and the referendum went down to defeat. This ribbon, apart from one minor tear at the top, is in good condition. This is the only known example of the only known poll watcher ribbon related to women's suffrage.
Woman's Suffrage: "Votes for Women" Ribbon. 2" x 4.25". It is difficult to determine whether or not this pendant with the "Votes for Women" slogan protected with a celluloid cover and a 4" ribbon hanging down is English or American. The purple, white, and green colors of the ribbon were originally English, but they had been adapted by several American groups. Similar pieces appear pictured in the fabled Alice Park suffrage collection, but hers was a potpourri of both English and American items, so it is impossible to tell from that source. Still, whatever the case, this remains a very rare and attractive item that is in very good condition.
Woman's Suffrage: "Votes For Women - Pioneer Escort" Ribbon and Celluloid Button. Button 1¼" , ribbon 7.5", with a Rudolph Brothers, Philadelphia backmark. Though the button is a known item, the "Pioneer Escort" ribbon to which it is attached is not. Both parts of this badge are in excellent condition, and the combination makes for a very attractive and unique display piece.
Woman's Suffrage: "Votes For Women" Linen Pennant. This linen pennant, measuring approximately 9" x 6", attached to a stick, is printed in the official NAWSA colors of yellow and black. It is in excellent condition.
Woman's Suffrage: New Jersey Pro-Suffrage Trolley Sign. This 21" x 11" trolley sign was made for the 1915 suffrage referendum that was held on October 19. This piece does have its problems, missing a chunk in the lower left corner and having several marginal tears and tape stains. However, the rarity and superb graphics of this sign still make it a very desirable item.
Woman's Suffrage: Great New Jersey Pro-Suffrage Trolley Sign. Made for the 1915 Suffrage referendum held on October 19, this trolley sign pictures a group of attractive women at top. This ad was produced and designed to offset the negative images which were appearing in the Anti-Suffrage literature. The suggestion was that Suffragists were not natural or beautiful women. At 21" x 11", this piece does have its problems, missing a chunk in the lower left corner and having several marginal tears and tape stains. However, the rarity and superb graphics of this sign make it a very desirable piece.
Woman's Suffrage: Tobacco Advertising Trolley Sign. This trolley sign, which measures 13" x 19", combines both a suffrage reference as well as an ad for Velvet Pipe Tobacco. The suffrage reference is in the form of a Pictorial News Co. photo of 25,000 suffragists on parade along Fifth Avenue in New York. Made of paper instead of the traditional cardboard. Nice condition.
Woman's Suffrage: Inez Milholland Boissevain Cardboard Poster. Milholland (1886-1916) became known as the martyr of the Suffrage movement when, while in poor health, she campaigned for suffrage in the American West. She never recovered her health and died shortly after her return. This poster, in excellent condition, was put out by the National Woman's Party and is in their colors of blue (purple), gold, and white. A very graphic item. This is the larger 8" x 11.5" example.
Woman's Suffrage: Great English Broadside, a Demand for Lloyd George to Allow them to Serve. This 6.5" x 9.5", green letters on white, broadside was issued to urge women to attend a procession to demand that Lloyd George allow women a more serious role in helping with the war effort. The verso was used by someone to write a play, and some of the letters have bled through the document. Still, a historic piece and nicely framed. It quotes Mrs. Pankhurst and serves as an advertisement for the Suffragette.
Woman's Suffrage: "Hurrah! We All Vote For Women in Toronto" Postcard. 5.5" X 3.5". A wonderfully evocative color post card with detail stamped in blind featuring a young woman shouting in a megaphone "Hurrah! We All Vote For Women in Toronto". There is a short personal note on the verso (not pertaining to suffrage) and a cancelled one cent Canadian stamp. Very good condition.
Prohibition: Anti-Prohibition Figural Flask. 4.75" tall, hand-painted china. The flask shows a nineteenth century man, bottle in hand, astride a whiskey barrel with "What We Want" on the top. The bottom is marked, "Made in Japan". Repair to the head and a repainted hat, else good. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Prohibition: 1933 Repeal of Prohibition Huge Beer Glass. 10.5" high. Decorated with seven printed vignettes along the side with the central being "At Last 1933" picturing both the Republican Elephant and the Democratic Donkey with their front legs on a beer keg. The glass is rimmed on the base and lip with red paint. Very fine.
Political Conventions: Five Badges and Ribbons, Republican, 1920. Also sold with a 1966 Indiana State Democratic Convention medal for Roger D. Branigin. Various sizes. Fine or better.
Political Pinback Buttons: Lot of Thirteen from Various Presidential Campaigns. Various sizes, various makers. Includes examples from the campaigns of Herbert Hoover, Warren G. Harding, Alfred M. Landon, Wendell Willkie, Al Smith, and two examples featuring Socialist Party candidates. All examples in very good or better condition.
Warren G. Harding: Novelty Mechanical "Nose Thumber." 1¾". When a lever on Harding's back is pushed down, it reveals a devil's tail and Harding's arm moves out to thumb his nose. "Harding" is clearly marked on the figure's hat. The piece still displays an excellent bright, gold color.
James M. Cox: A Choice 1920 Campaign Watch Fob. An unusually diminutive brass fob containing a ¾" sepia celluloid. All Cox portrait items are tough, and we do not recall seeing this precise variety before.
Coolidge & Dawes: Rare 1922 Presidential Campaign License Plate Attachment. 9.5" x 3", pressed tin. "Coolidge and Dawes" license attachment with a few stains and some dents along the edges, else very good.
Coolidge & Dawes: Novelty Campaign Postcard. 5.5" x 3.33". This post card apparently revealed "a political prophecy" when direct heat was applied to the candidate's portraits. Not having put it to the test, I suspect that the message was "Our Next President" by Coolidge's portrait. In excellent condition.
John W. Davis: Glass Advertising Bowl. 4" in diameter. The bottom of the clear glass bowl reads, "Compliments of Hazel-Atlas Glass Co. / John W. Davis Day / Aug. 11-24 / Clarksburg, W. Va". Very fine.
La Follette & Wheeler: A Most Unusual Wisconsin Button Variety. Normally, lithographed tin buttons tended to be produced in some quantity, so it is unusual to encounter a litho this unusual. It is especially nice for this 1924 third-party ticket, for which one sees very few truly different button varieties. Excellent condition. Diameter 7/8".
1920s Presidential Campaigns: Selection of Four Watch Fobs. Includes: a matched pair of portrait watch fobs for the Election of 1928 featuring celluloid images of Herbert Hoover and Al Smith; a bronze-finish fob with a relief image of Warren G. Harding in a central medallion; and, a fob with a black and white image of Calvin Coolidge in his 1924 campaign for president. The Harding and Hoover fobs have replacement straps. The Coolidge fob as some minor rusting, else all are fine or better.
Herbert Hoover: License Plate Attachment. 4", St. Louis Button Co., St. Louis, Missouri backmark. A large button with the caption "Hoover" with small punched holes (one not quite all the way through) for mounting to a license plate frame. In very good condition.
Herbert Hoover: Briar Portrait Pipe. 5.5" long. The pipe has a polished front with an incised likeness of Hoover in profile and his name. The pipe is also marked "WDC [William Demuth Company] Campaign". Lightly used, else very fine.
Republican National Convention Iron Paperweight, 1928. 3.75" x 3.5" high. The elephant, with raised trunk, stands on a base that reads, "Kansas City, Mo. GOP - Convention 1928". The bottom reads, "Complements Security Stove & Mfg. Co.". Surface wear, else fine.
Al Smith: 1928 Presidential Campaign Cardboard Window Display. 9.75" x 8.5". Manufactured by Hoess Brothers, Hammond, Indiana. This color window display is double sided, featuring a sepia portrait of Smith flanked by scenes of agriculture, business, manufacturing, etc. One small creases, otherwise in very good condition.
Al Smith: Campaign Portrait Plaque. 5.5" x 9". The copper plaque has a high relief likeness of Smith wearing a top hat with "1928" on the crown. The plaque is marked, "Mfg. by W & H Co. [Whitehead & Hoag] Newark N.J.". Fine.
Communist Party Campaign Fund Can Bank. 4" high. The cardboard tube has a paper label numbered "0477". The top of the tube has never been split to receive contributions. The label is toned, else near fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Terrific 1¼" "Ethnic" Word Button. Put out by the German-American Democratic Society of Greater New York. Yet another item we have never encountered previously, and in great condition. Undoubtedly one of the best FDR word pins.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Roosevelt & Curley "Economic Security" Jugate Campaign Coat-tail Button. 2¼", with a Universal Badge Company backmark. A large button featuring portraits of FDR and James Michael Curley. Curley served in many capacities in Massachusetts including several terms as mayor of Boston, governor, and Congressman. The button has some trivial soiling to the front, else is in very good condition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Bronze Portrait Plaque "Roosevelt Confidence Club Member 1932". 4.75" x 5.25". The plaque, that features a relief bust of FDR, was made by the Eagle Stove Company of Rome Georgia. Very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: National Recovery Act Figural Lamp and Shade. 12" high without the shade. A variation of the popular Roosevelt "Ship of State" lamp, this has the NRA eagle in the center of the ship's wheel and the motto of the NRA, "We Do Our Part" underneath. The original paper shade has FDR's image surrounded by industrial, governmental, commercial, and farming motifs. The lamp was made by the Gibraltar Electric Clock Company. The shade was designed by Malkan A. Pearlman. Both lamp and shade are very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Lot of Six FDR Campaign Portrait Buttons. Lot includes a 2" and 1½" "Roosevelt for President", a 2¼" "Our Leader Franklin D. Roosevelt", a 1¾" "Re-Elect Roosevelt", a 1¾" "Roosevelt", and a 1½" "Roosevelt for President". All in very good condition or better.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: "U.S. Steersmen" Bronze Finished Mantle Clock. United Clock Corporation, circa 1934, picturing Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Washington as they steer the ship of state through tough times. A 4" diameter dial and an untested winding movement are centered in the 11" x 12.5" x 4" cast figural case. Light surface wear, else fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: "The Spirit of the U.S.A." Bronze Finished Mantle Clock. United Clock Corporation, circa 1934, picturing Franklin D. Roosevelt, General H. S. Johnson, and Francis Perkins. A 4" diameter dial and an untested electric movement are centered in the 9.25" x 10.75" x 3.75" cast figural case. The dial shows a bar with a bartender shaking a cocktail. Modest surface wear, else near fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Portrait Pitcher. 7" high. The white glazed pitcher features a sphinx-like FDR on the front. Around the bottom, the pitcher is marked, "Franklin D. Roosevelt". The bottom is marked with the "Patriotic Products Association" of Philadelphia. Very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Portrait Bust, Schott Brewery. 5" x 11.5". The bust, with a bronze colored finish, was given to bars as advertising. The base reads, "Our President / Schott Brewing Company / Highland, Illinois". Very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Roosevelt and Truman" License Plate Attachment. 10" x 4.5", screened on masonite. A few scuffs, a former owner's initials lightly scratched onto the surface, and with a few trivial stains, else in very good condition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: "Drive Ahead With Roosevelt" License Plate Attachment. 10.75" x 7.75", cast metal. This cast 1936 re-election license plate attachment features Uncle Sam approvingly placing his right hand on FDR's shoulder and the slogan "Drive Ahead with Roosevelt." Uncle Sam's hat and lapels are painted red, white, and blue. There are a few variations extant of this attachment including cast-iron versions. Some modest soiling and scuffing with a bit of paint loss to Uncle Sam, else very good condition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1933 Inaugural Puzzle in the Original Box. Box 10.25" x 8.25". Made by the A.R.C. Puzzle Company, Youngstown, Ohio. A souvenir from FDR's 1933 first inauguration as president of the United States. The puzzle consisted of over 200 pieces though we haven't verified if all pieces remain. However all pieces remain bright, the box remains intact with a hint of soiling. Excellent condition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Portrait Match Holder. 8" high. The tube, covered in red paper, has a color image of FDR on the front and a grit match striker on the back. Normal wear, else fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Douglas MacArthur: Pipes. The FDR curved pipe is a "Bruyere / Superieure / Made in France" with a carved briar likeness of the president, 7" long. The other is a corn cob pipe called "Little Doug" and still mounted to the original card with the profile of General MacArthur, 4.5" long. Light wear to the card, else fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Portrait Mug. 4" high. The blue glazed mug features a sphinx-like FDR on the front. The bottom is marked, "Franklin Delano Roosevelt 32nd President of the United States". Very fine.
New Deal Tin Bank. 3.25" high. Red, white, and blue painted, by J. Chein & Co.. Lacking key, light surface abrasions, else very good.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Bronze Letter Opener / Paper Knife. 9" long. The opener has a likeness of FDR on the top. Very attractive patination and in very fine condition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Third Term "Nodder". 2.5" x 3.5". This hard rubber piece has a likeness of FDR on the front and "Going to Run 3rd Term / Just Tap My chin" on the bottom. Surface soiling, else fine.
Depression Era Political License Plate Attachment. 4.25" x 5", copyright 1932. The GOP elephant pushes a truck marked "US & Co." into the sunset as the Democratic donkey kicks up his heels and does nothing. The caption reads: "It's An Elephant's Job - No Time for Donkey Business'!". With some scuffing and toning to the metal surface, else very good.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: "We Need Roosevelt" License Plate Attachment. 6.25" x 4.5", pressed metal. FDR's portrait is featured amidst red, white, and blue decoration and captioning. A few scrapes to the painted surface, otherwise in very good condition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Portrait Plaque. 5" in diameter. The green glazed plaque has an attractive relief image of FDR in profile, similar to the likeness on the United States dime. Very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: "New Deal Bank". 4" x 3". The painted china bank is in the shape of a donkey loaded with sacks. Very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Five 1945 Recordings of Excerpts of Famous FDR Speeches. 8", laminated paper. These five recordings were published by the National Voice Library, Hollywood, California in 1945 and feature excerpts from several of FDR's most memorable speeches including a 1940 fireside chat on defense, an October 27, 1941 report of a Nazi attack, his December 8, 1941 declaration of war, the 1942 state of the union address, and his June 6, 1944 D-Day prayer. Each record is double-sided and appears to be in very good condition.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: "F.D.R. The Man of the Hour" Lamp. 7" x 16" x 3". Depicting Roosevelt in sailor's garb at the wheel of a sailboat (which is also depicted near the base), and including glass shade. One handle at 3 o'clock broken, else near fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Third Inaugural Bookend. 6.5" x 6.25". The single, white-painted, chalk bookend has a relief portrait of FDR with his name above and "His Third Inauguration / Jan. 20. 1941 / Washington, D.C." below. The bottom bears a label that reads "Made and Sold / by/ Harry Grimm / 107 - 14th Street / Wheeling. W. Va.". Slight finish loss and minor chipping, else near fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt et al: WWII RAF Benevolent Fund Bell. 6" high. The bell, which features relief likenesses of Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin, was cast in aluminum from German aircraft shot down during the Battle of Britain. Very fine.
Franklin D. Roosevelt: Campaign License Plate Attachment. 8.75" x 4.25". The aluminum attachment has an unusual cursive "Roosevelt". Some pitting and discoloration, else very good.
Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill: Small Character Mugs. FDR is 2.75" high and WSC is 3", made in England, hand painted. The Churchill mug is marked on the bottom, "Lancasters /Hanley / England". One tiny chip on the rim of the Churchill mug, else very fine.
Military & Patriotic
World War II: Large Commemorative Tin Canister. 6.25" in diameter and 10.5" high. The canister was made in the Netherlands to commemorate the end of the Second World War. The Dutch Royal Arms are on the lid, as well as the flag of the Netherlands and the banner of the Royal House of Orange. The front of the canister pictures Allied leaders Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Chiang Kai-shek, with the flags of their countries (the Chinese flag and arms used are those of Imperial China rather than those of the Republic of China). Light surface wear and denting, else very fine.
Political
Eleanor Roosevelt: Knit Handbag. 6" x 10". The red, white, and blue knit bag has a silk lining with the initials "E. R." written in blue ink. The handbag is accompanied by a typed letter signed by Lillian Roger Parks recounting how the purse was owned and used by the first lady. Mrs. Parks was the author of My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House. Very fine.
Alfred M. Landon: A Very Rare "Ohio Women for Landon" Pinback. This colorful 1936-dated litho is in virtually mint condition, and is yet another Vlk Collection item which we have never handled before. Diameter ¾".
Alf Landon: 1936 Topeka, Kansas Republican Notification Committee Ribbon. 2" x 5", with a Trapp, Topeka maker's mark on the verso. An attractive white ribbon lettered in gilt "Republican Notification Committee Topeka, Kansas July 23, 1936" and suspended from a pressed-brass pendant. Trivial fraying and soiling, else bright and near fine.
Alf Landon: 1936 Official Landon Notification Ribbon. 2" x 5", with a Trapp, Topeka maker's mark on the verso. On July 23, 1936 more than 100,000 people took to the streets of downtown Topeka for the ceremonial notification that Alf Landon had been nominated for president by the Republican Party. The nomination of Landon, who was governor of Kansas at the time, was made in June 1936 at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. This regal purple ribbon with gilt lettering is suspended from a stamped brass pendant. The gilt lettering has faded slightly, otherwise the ribbon is in very good condition.
Alf Landon: 1936 Topeka, Kansas Republican Notification Committee Ribbon. 2" x 5", with a Trapp, Topeka maker's mark on the verso. An attractive yellow ribbon lettered in silver "Republican Notification Committee Topeka, Kansas July 23, 1936" and suspended from a pressed-brass pendant. Trivial fraying, else bright and near fine.
Alf Landon: 1936 Topeka, Kansas Republican National Committee Ribbon. 2" x 5", with a Trapp, Topeka maker's mark on the verso. An attractive red ribbon lettered in gilt "Republican National Committee Topeka, Kansas July 23, 1936" and suspended from a pressed-brass pendant. Trivial fraying, else bright and near fine.
Alf Landon: "Land-On Roosevelt 1936" Cast Iron Elephant. 5" x 3". The elephant is naturally painted. Very fine.
Alf Landon: "GOP 1936" Cast Iron Elephant Pincushion. 4.5" x 3". The elephant is painted gold and missing the original pincushion, else fine.
Wendell Willkie: Giant "Willkie For President" Campaign Button. 6". This version is less frequently encountered than other Willkie types. In fine condition.
Wendell Willkie: Large Lot of Seventeen Campaign Buttons. Various sizes from 7/8" to 2¼". A sizeable assortment of Willkie campaign buttons including several more pointed examples directed at FDR. All in very good or better condition.
Wendell Willkie: "Veterans Guard of Honor" Overseas Hat. 10.5" x 5". This union-made light cloth hat has been constructed to look like a military overseas hat. It was no doubt produced for wear at a veteran's gathering on a Willkie campaign stop. The cloth has toned a bit, else it is in near fine condition.
Wendell Willkie: "We Want Willkie" License Plate Attachment. 6.25" x 4.5", pressed metal. Willkie's portrait is featured amidst red, white, and blue decoration and captioning. A few scrapes to the painted surface and wear at the edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Wendell Willkie: Wood Baseball Bat. 14" long. The bat is marked, "Bat for Willkie / Elwood, Ind.". Willkie, the Republican nominee for president in the 1940 election was born and raised in Elwood. Some surface wear, else near fine.
Political Conventions: Twenty-three Badges and Ribbons, Democrat and Republican, 1940-1950. Various sizes. Fine or better.
Thomas Dewey: "We Did It to Dewey Before and Will Do It Again" Democratic Party Button. 3½". With only trivial wear and in near fine condition.
Thomas Dewey: Lot of Three "Victory Special" Campaign Buttons. Two buttons 2½", one 1¾". A colorful selection of Dewey variants including "Our Dewey Special is Due", "Dewey Victory Special", and a "Dewey Victory Special" for the press. All examples with only trivial wear, else near fine.
Dewey & Warren: Giant "Vote Republican" 1948 Campaign Button. 9", Philadelphia Badge Co. backmark. An astonishingly large button featuring portraits of both candidates set against a red, white and blue background and captioned "Vote Republican For Dewey & Warren". The obverse has a variety of mounting or displaying options including a pin, a string for hanging or an integral easel. A few light scratches to the surface, most noticeable at the lower edge, otherwise near fine.
World War II: Four British Made Patriotic Matchbox Covers. 1.5" x 2.25". The celluloid covered, metal framed, covers include: one with Franklin D. Roosevelt; another with Winston Churchill; a third, in color, with FDR, Churchill, and Stalin; the last has a caricature of Hitler being strangled in the grip of the Allies. The last cover still has the original box of matches with a note that reads, "Got this in England 2 day after Hitler was dead." Minor splitting and rust traces. The last cover yellowed, else fine.
[World War II] Four Caricature Bottle Stoppers of Winston Churchill, Harry S Truman, Josef Stalin, and Douglas MacArthur. The largest 4". MacArthur with a few minor chips, else all fine or better.
Winston Churchill: Toby Pitcher. 8.25" high. The naturally painted pitcher shows Churchill holding a scroll that reads, "We shall fight on the beaches. The landing grounds in the fields, in the streets, and on the hills, we shall never surrender. Churchill 1940". Made by Beswick. Normal glaze crazing, else very fine.
Winston Churchill: World War II Teacup and Saucer. The cup 3" high, the saucer 6". Both pieces have a color transfer of Churchill with a Royal Navy warship and a Royal Air Force aircraft in background and "There'll always be an England" below. They are also marked on the bottom, "Lord Nelson Ware / Elijah Cotton Ltd. / Staffordshire, England". Sold with a display stand. Surface crazing, else very fine.
Winston Churchill: Toby Mug. 5.25" high. Made by the Burleigh Ware Pottery Makers of England, the mug has on the bottom "We shall defend every village, every town and every city / Churchill Premier / 1940". Very fine.
Winston Churchill: Character Figurine. 7.75" high. The white-painted chalk figure shows a cigar-chomping Churchill giving the "thumbs up." The reverse of the base is marked and dated "1941 Verdan Lolayne". Lolayne was a Hollywood, California artist. Slight surface wear, else near fine.
Autographs
Harry S Truman and Jimmy Carter: Photos Signed. The Truman photo is a B&W 8" x 10" portrait signed, "To Robert W. Foster/ Harry S Truman/ 9-29-67". Carter has signed an 8" x 10" color portrait "Jimmy Carter" with an inscription "Best Wishes to Bob Foster," in another hand. Each photo is in fine condition and is mounted to a larger wooden plaque with some scratches on the Plexiglas. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Political
Harry S Truman: Large "Our President" Celluloid Button. 3 1/8". This button virtually gets harder to find by the day. Old time collectors remember when an example would appear three to four times a year. Now, it might appear three to four times a decade. A wonderful Truman pin with trivial wear and in fine condition.
Harry S Truman: Rare 1949 Golden Jubilee Button from Truman, Minnesota. 2¼". A collector favorite even though it is not a campaign issue. This variety is notorious for condition problems, with this example having a hint of surface wear otherwise in very good condition and a distinctly above average example of this design.
Truman & Barkley: Jugate Campaign Button. 7/8". This pinback button is the only known jugate variation in the 7/8" size. In excellent condition.
Harry S Truman: 1946 Truman and Churchill Westminster College Button from the Famous "Iron Curtain" Speech. 2". St. Louis Button Company backmark. This choice condition pinback button was issued in 1946 on the occasion of Churchill receiving an honorary degree from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. Truman introduced Churchill and the latter delivered a speech in which coined the term "Iron Curtain". A scarce button in excellent condition.
Truman & Barkley: 1949 Inaugural Hat Band. 28" x 4". The paper band has images of Harry Truman and Alben Barkley and was used at the January 20, 1949 inauguration. At the bottom of the band, it reads, "Wear this as a hat band, and arm band or as a hat on Inaugural Day." The hat band is pinned on a straw boater. Folds to the band, else near fine.
Harry S Truman: Railroad Workers War Poster. 22" x 13". The black and white poster pictures Truman as president and his statement, "The Western railroads today need 65,000 men and need them badly...". The statement was delivered in Berlin on July 16, 1945. The Empire of Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, ending the war. Light soiling and creases, else fine.
Harry S Truman: 1948 Democratic Coat-tails Campaign Poster. 14" x 22". This red, white, and blue poster from Harry Truman's home state of Missouri also features his vice-presidential running mate, Alben Barkley, gubernatorial candidate Forrest Smith (who defeated Republican Murray Thompson), and others. Fine.
Harry S Truman: Lot of Six Truman Ties. Includes four portrait ties, one "We Want Truman" tie, and a tie with "Beat the Taft-Hartley Bill". All very fine or better.
Harry S Truman: Novelty Cigarette Lighter. 4.25" high. The lighter has a green plastic reservoir with a plastic square upon which is pictured the White House and "Harry S. Truman". Made by the Ritepoint Lighter Company, this is the "Table - Desk" model, that "Signals the eye -- Before it's dry". Mint in original box.
Harry S Truman: Coat-Tail License Plate Tag. 11" x 6". Tin. "Stay on the Right Track With Truman-Lane-Black". About 85% of the original paint remains, and is in otherwise very good condition.
Harry S Truman: Large Lot of Truman Event Tickets. Various sizes. This diverse lot includes a 1949 and 1950 ticket for the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, guest pass for an October 9, 1948 platform appearance by Truman, a ticket for the Democratic City Central Committee 1st Annual Harry S. Truman Award Dinner and Rally, St. Louis, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, a souvenir ticket for an appearance of Truman at the Jefferson Jubilee, May 15, 1950 at Chicago Stadium, a 1948 ticket for a Liberal Party rally for Truman and Barkley at Madison Square Garden, a ticket to the President's Ball in Springfield, Missouri, June 6, 1952, and an inaugural ticket for the Governor's Circle, January 19, 1949. All tickets and passes in very good condition.
Harry S Truman: Five Pens and Pencils. Various sizes from 5" to 7.5". The largest, a pen with letter opener, pictures Truman and his vice president, Alben Barkley. The other pen reads, "I swiped this pen from Harry S. Truman". Of the three pencils, two are mechanical, one reads, "From Harry S. Truman / The White House / Washington, D.C." and the other, "Friend of the People / Harry S. Truman / Foe of Privilege". The last has a gilt plastic disk commemorating Truman's presidency. The last is broken, the others untested, but fine.
Harry S Truman: Large Archive of 1949 Inauguration Tickets and Passes. Various sizes. A fantastic lot including three different photographer's passes (with mounting remnants on the verso), two unused variants of inauguration ceremonies tickets, one for a press guest, an unused inaugural ticket for seating in the President's Stand, a large vehicle pass "Police Will Pass This Vehicle Through All Lanes and Over Any Thoroughfare" (crease mark), and a small Washington Times Herald inaugural souvenir label. All items in very good condition with the exceptions noted above.
Harry S Truman: Hand-Painted Portrait Stein. 7.5" high. The unmarked stein has a very attractive likeness of Truman in sepia paint. Excellent.
Harry S Truman: "Vote Truman in '48" License Plate Attachment. 3" x 4.75", tin. Manufactured by Green Duck Company, Chicago, Illinois. With some light wear, else very good condition.
Harry S Truman: Hand-Carved Block Meerschaum Character Pipe. 6" long. The pipe, with the original fitted leather case, is realistically carved depicting a behatted and bespectacled Truman. The pipe is signed by the carver. Excellent.
Harry S Truman: Four Character Pipes. Includes: three hand-carved briar pipes (two from Italy and one from Germany) and a curved pipe with a china bowl. The last has a facsimile of Truman's signature and "1945-1953" on one side and his likeness and name on the other side. Various sizes, the largest is 6.5" and the smallest 4". All have be lightly used, else very fine.
Harry S Truman: A Painted Plaster Sculpture. This unusual item consists of a donkey, marked "Unfailing Progress Since 1933" and "Copyright Grimm 1948", standing on a mound around which have been listed many of the accomplishments of the last four Democratic administrations. On the bottom is the original label indicating that it was made and sold by Harry Grimm, Wheeling, West Virginia. We recall seeing only one other example, in the U.I. "Chick" Harris Collection, and that one was missing the donkey's head. Beautiful condition. Height 6.5", length 7.25".
Harry S Truman: Association Button "Jackson County Court House Dedication". 1¾". Badge, Button & Nov. Co., Kansas City, Missouri backmark. Dedicated in 1933, the Jackson County Court House, would have been home to Truman in his final year as presiding judge of the county. A nice Truman association piece in excellent condition.
Harry S Truman: A Rare Jackson County, Missouri Book. This expensively-produced 123 page book from the early 1930s details the growth and development of Truman's home base of Jackson County, with many photos, maps, etc. It pictures Truman as the presiding judge who administered the program. Minor aging on cover, otherwise excellent condition. 12" x 9.25".
Truman & Barkley: A Scarce Trigate Cardboard Coat-tail Poster. An exceptional, near-mint example, and very difficult to find in this condition. 14" x 22".
Harry S Truman: Lot of Truman-Related Campaign Sheet Music. A selection of sheet music associated with the presidential campaigns of Harry Truman including "At the Inauguration Ball", "My Dear Harry Won't You Tarry?", "Our Cue For '52: Let's All Vote Republican", and most notably "I'm Just Wild About Harry". Some examples exhibit old fold creases, otherwise they are in excellent condition.
Harry S Truman: "I Swiped This From Harry S. Truman" Cigarette Case. 4.75" x 3", brass with black enamel. This intriguing cigarette case undoubtedly harbors an interesting tale. The only clue is an undated autograph letter from a former owner written on a 5" x 7.25" piece of memo paper which reads in part: "I'm glad this little case is of interest to you. I wish I knew more about the reporter or the luncheon, but I do not...". Could this case have been "swiped" by a reporter and the inscription added to mark the event? Many pleasant hours of research may unlock the secret. With only minimal light scratches to surface, else fine.
Harry S Truman: "Vote Truman" Campaign Badge. Button 1¾", overall length 5.75". Fine condition. A white satin ribbon captioned "Vote Truman Row B" suspended from a white button with large blue star.
Autographs
Harry S Truman Signed Book, The Winston Simplified Dictionary: Encyclopedic Edition (Philadelphia: John C. Winston Company, 1934). The book is clearly and boldly signed in pencil on the front endpaper, "Harry S. Truman / Independence, / Missouri / 1934". The binding is weak and there are several loose pages, else good.
Political
Harry S Truman: Two Campaign Thimbles. 0.75" high. Both thimbles read, "Sew Right with Truman". Both are fine.
Political Advertising Thimbles: Salesman's Set of Six, Includes Truman and Eisenhower. Each 0.75". The thimbles read, "Sew right with Truman", "Let's sew it up for Ike", "Don't get stuck, stick with Senator James", "Sew you'll remember Jones for governor", "Vote for Lou in '52", and "A 'darn' good man / reelect John Smith". In a fitted box marked, "67-730 Remite Thimble". Very fine.
Harry S Truman: Souvenir Fringed Pillow Sham. 20" x 20". A wonderfully evocative souvenir of the period featuring portraits of Washington and Truman in the upper corners and a variety of Washington, D.C. monuments and buildings including the White House, Capitol, and the Washington and Lincoln monuments. With some fold creases that can easily be pressed out, otherwise in excellent condition.
Harry S Truman: Cigarette Lighter and Stand. 3" high. The clear plastic lighter has a bronze medal produced in 1947 by the U.S. Mint that features Truman on the obverse. The lighter comes with the original clear plastic stand with "Video Luxury Lighter Chicago" on the bottom. The plastic on the lighter is cracked on the side, else near fine.
Harry S Truman: 1949 Inaugural License Plate, District of Columbia. 12.5" x 6.25", number "72". Minor paint loss, surface abrasions, and four drops of white paint, else very good.
Harry S Truman: Anti-Truman Ashtray. 5". The ashtray has a picture of a man, wearing a tag labeled "Fair Deal", chest-deep in a toilet, preparing to pull the handle. Below is, "Goodby [sic] - Cruel World". Very fine.
Harry S Truman: "Churchill and Truman Day" Painted Tile, Fulton, Missouri, March 5, 1946 6" x 6". The reverse of the tile has a Winston Churchill stamp First Day cancellation dated May, 13, 1965. Some paint loss on the front, thus good.
Harry S Truman: 1948 Giant Campaign Button. 9", Philadelphia Badge Co., backmark. An astonishingly large button featuring a portrait of a serious looking Truman framed by crossed flags and gold floral border. The obverse has a variety of mounting or displaying options including a pin, a string for hanging or an integral easel. Trivial wear to surface, otherwise near fine.
Autographs
Harry S Truman: Photograph Signed. "To Barbara & Gene Moore From Harry Truman". 8" x 10". A very somber Harry Truman B&W portrait signed in ink at right. Some trivial insect staining along the edges not affecting the portrait, else very good condition.
Political
Harry S Truman: Souvenir Tin Cup. 3.5" in diameter. The cup has a printed likeness of Truman and the words, "Independence / Missouri / Where the Trail Starts and the Buck Stops" on each side. Minor discoloration, else fine.
Truman & Barkley: Jugate Campaign Poster, 1948. 21" x 27.5". The poster has "Beat High Prices" above images of the candidates. Extremely fine.
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Doud Eisenhower: Four Large Christmas Gift Prints. Four prints given by the Eisenhowers to staff and friends. 1954: A print of a painting of George Washington by Ike in the style of Gilbert Stuart. 8.25" x 10.5" oval matted to an overall size of 15" x 19". Signed by Eisenhower on the mat. 1957: A photograph of the Green Room. 7.5" x 6" photo size laid down on a mat to an overall size of 14.25" x 12". Inscription and signature by Ike and signature by Mamie. 1958: A print of a painting by Eisenhower of a "Deserted Barn" near his Gettysburg farm. 15" x 12" sight size matted to an overall 22.5" x 19.5". Signed in the print. Note that this is not the same as the typically seen 1958 print in which the image is cropped and the signature is on the border. 1959: A print from a painting by Ike, "Mount Eisenhower", which was in the Canadian Rockies and named in his honor after WWII. 14.5" x 10.5" sight size matted to an overall size of 20.5" x 16.5". Signed on the mat by Eisenhower. Please note: all inscriptions and signatures are printed facsimiles. All very fine condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: "O'K Ike Club" Pin. 1 1/8" x 1¼". This colorful laminated plastic pin features a portrait of Ike in uniform set against a sunflower and captioned "O'K Ike Club Sunflower Ordnance Works". Sunflower Ordnance Works was located in northwest Johnson County in Kansas. During WWII they produced tons of propellants for munitions of various types. A handsome pin in fine condition.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: "I Like Ike" Mechanical Walking Elephant in the Original Box. 9" x 6.5". The elephant is of cloth covered metal with rubber tusks and a battery operated remote control. On the elephant's back is a red blanket with "I Like Ike". An "I Like Ike" tin pennant is in the elephant's trunk. The toy (not tested), made by Linemar Toys, is in the original box. The elephant has light mothing and the box shows some wear, else fine.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Giant "For Peace and Prosperity" Ike 1956 Campaign Button. 6". "For Peace and Prosperity Elect Ike and Republican Congress in '56". Missing pin, a bit toned, else very good.
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lyndon B. Johnson: Figural Bottle Stoppers.
The Eisenhower is 3.5" high including the cork and the Johnson stopper is 4" high. The LBJ stopper has very minor paint chipping, else both fine.
The Eisenhower is 3.5" high including the cork and the Johnson stopper is 4" high. The LBJ stopper has very minor paint chipping, else both fine.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Four Portrait and Campaign Pipes. 4.5" to 6". The figural briar pipe, with Eisenhower's face in relief on the front, is marked, "Bruyer Garantie". All are fine or better.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Campaign Iron Skillet Ashtray. 5.5" long. The ashtray has "I Like Ike" in raised letters inside the pan. Light discoloration, else fine.
Eisenhower & Nixon: 1953 Inaugural License Plate, District of Columbia. 12.5" x 6.25", number "777". Very fine.
Eisenhower & Nixon: Anti-Ike Political Ashtray, "Nix-On-Ike". 3.5" high. Cast plaster, painted with original glass liner. Bottom marked "X113". Minor paint loss, else near fine.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Bobblehead Doll. 6.25" high. The ceramic nodder shows Ike in a civilian coat and wearing a hat. Minor paint loss and insignificant chipping, else near fine.
Adlai Stevenson: A Most Unusual Variety of 1¼" Word Button. The first example we have ever handled of this striking celluloid design. Excellent condition.
Stevenson & Kefauver: 1956 Jugate Presidential Campaign Button. 4". 1956 Stevenson-Kefauver jugate with light surface wear, otherwise a nice example in very good condition.
Adlai Stevenson: "Hole in the Shoe" Brass Paperweight. 4.25". Surface wear, else near fine.
Adlai Stevenson: Campaign Portrait Ashtray. 6" x 6". The printed ashtray pictures a likeness of Stevenson and "All the Way with Adlai". Very fine.
Adlai Stevenson: Plastic Campaign Hat with Nodding Donkey. 5" high. The red plastic hat has a paper strip that reads, "Win With Stevenson". Atop the hat is a grey plastic nodding donkey. Minor splitting in the back, else very good.
Political Conventions: Eleven Badges and Ribbons, Democrat and Republican, 1950-1960. Various sizes. Fine or better.
John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy: Three Large Christmas Gift Prints. A set of all three of the gift prints given out by the first family to staff and friends. 1961: A photo by Cecil Stoughton of Caroline's ducks swimming in the fountain of the South Lawn with the White House in the background. 13" x 9.75" photo size, laid down on a mat to an overall size of 18" x 15". Inscription and signature by Jacqueline and signature by JFK. 1962: From a watercolor by Edward Lehman showing the Red Room. 15.5" x 12.5" sight size matted to an overall size of 23" x 20". Inscription and signature by Jacqueline and signature by JFK. 1963: From a watercolor by Edward Lehman showing the Green Room. 15" x 12.25" sight size matted to an overall 23.25" x 20.25". These were given to the staff by Mrs. Kennedy after the death of the president. Inscription and signature by Jacqueline and signature by JFK. Please note: all inscriptions and signatures are printed facsimiles. All very fine condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
John Fitzgerald and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy: Rare "JFK - JBK" Zippo Lighter, Christmas 1962. A stainless steel lighter imprinted in blue with the presidential seal and "12-25-62/ JFK - JBK" beneath, as given to friends by the Kennedys for Christmas in 1962. Agent Foster has noted in pencil on the front of the included original box, "only about 50 made"; the lack of auction records for these would seem to confirm their scarcity. Excellent condition, apparently never used. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Autographs
Caroline Kennedy: Childhood Valentines. Two small valentine cards (4"), one where she wrote "To Mr. B. Foster" on the verso, and another where she filled in To "Charlie" From "Caroline" on the verso, both in pencil. There is one envelope included to "Mr Foster" in an unknown hand. Also in this lot is a 5" x 8" sheet with a printed "VIP" at the top. In pencil, someone has made a weekly chart to keep track of Caroline's activities such as "Riding Lesson", "Swimming Lesson", "Coming Home on Time" and "Rude to Grownups". Beside each topic is a small representative drawing. The cards are in fine condition, the chart is folded and soiled, thus good. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Political
John F. Kennedy: Jack and Jackie Kennedy Nodders. 5.25" high. The hand-painted nodders, copyright 1963 and made by the Pico Novelty Company, are in their original box. Mint.
John F. Kennedy: Large JFK Campaign Button. 6". A stark button with simply "Kennedy" in red against a white background. Some toning to the white background and scattered light soiling, else very good.
John F. Kennedy: Pair of Rare Huge Pinback Campaign Buttons. 6". Attributed to the St. Louis Button Company. An enormous button with the caption "Kennedy" in red lettering on a white background. One version features a serif type font, the other is sans serif. Two variations of this large and uncommon type, the white portions slightly toned, otherwise in excellent condition.
John F. Kennedy: Figural Bottle Stopper. 5.25" high (including the cork). The composition stopper, painted to look like wood, shows a smiling JFK. The cork is marked "Achatit / Made in Germany". Very fine.
John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon: Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant Cloth Stick Puppets. 11" and 10.75". Some very minor pieces missing, else fine.
John F. Kennedy Jr. and Caroline Kennedy: Painted China Figurines.
They are 5.5" and 6" tall, made by "Inarco" of Cleveland, Ohio. The figurines are based on the photo of the Kennedy children at JFK's funeral on November 25, 1963. The figurine of Caroline has a small chip in the right sleeve, else near fine.
They are 5.5" and 6" tall, made by "Inarco" of Cleveland, Ohio. The figurines are based on the photo of the Kennedy children at JFK's funeral on November 25, 1963. The figurine of Caroline has a small chip in the right sleeve, else near fine.
Miscellaneous
Law Enforcement Memorabilia from Secret Service Agent Robert Foster. A collection of nineteen items including: a Deputy U.S. Marshal armband; three Columbus Police patches; six United States Marshal patches; one United States Marshal decal; two empty Marshal badge cases; one retired Marshal badge case, complete; a retired Secret Service ID; a 1972 Florida Republican National Convention license plate; and three U.S. passports, two of which are of the diplomatic variety. Generally fine or better condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Political
Eisenhower, Kennedy, Reagan, and George W. Bush: Collection of Nine Presidential Christmas Cards. Lot includes: one from Eisenhower dated 1958 (soiled); two from Kennedy, neither dated (one 1963 though), one with envelope, one with facsimile signatures; five from Reagan dated 1981, 1982 (2), 1983, and 1984, three with Postally used envelopes; and one from George W. Bush dated 1983, with facsimile signatures. All in fine or better condition except as noted. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Illinois "Land of Lincoln" 1960 National Convention License Plate. 11.75" x 6". The license plate features the G.O.P. elephant, the number "1", and is captioned "Official". This belonged to the governor of Illinois, William G. Stratton. With slight wear to the edges and a few small dents along the edge, else in excellent condition.
Johnson, Humphrey, Nixon et al: Senate Chamber Passes and other Political Ephemera. An interesting grouping of small paper items and badges, at least thirty pieces. Includes: Lyndon B. Johnson- two gold-bordered 4" x 2.75" admittance passes to "The Vice President's Gallery" of the U.S. Senate Chamber, autopen signed; Hubert Humphrey- four of the same style passes, also autopen signed; Edward M. Kennedy- four green 4" x 2.75" Senate Chamber passes dated 1964, rubber stamp signed; Richard Nixon- five 4" x 2.25" "The Vice President of the United States of America" cards, all autopen signed. Also, four 4" x 2.5" White House passes from 1970 for the Foster family with printed signatures; and 1972 Republican National Convention- five 3" x 5" security passes for sessions one through five. Also included are several "White House Staff" and various other ID badges. Overall in fine or better condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Lyndon B. Johnson: U.S. Senator 1941 Cardboard Sign. Johnson first ran for national office in 1937, winning a Congressional seat in a special election. He was re-elected in 1938 and again in 1940. In 1941, when a U.S. Senate seat opened up, Johnson entered the race. He lost by a close margin. In December of that year, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and the United States went to war. Johnson became the first member of Congress to volunteer for active military duty. He saw combat in the Pacific and won the Silver Star before President Roosevelt recalled to Washington all members of Congress serving in the military. This cardboard campaign poster is from his ill-fated 1941 campaign. It is 11" x 14" in size and stark in its appearance. It reads, "Lyndon Johnson, U.S. Senator, Roosevelt - Unity - Defense," printed in blue and red on white with a drawn portrait of Johnson in the center. Union printed in Houston, Texas and in excellent condition save for minor toning around edges.
Lyndon B. Johnson: 1965 Inaugural Committee Medal. 2" x 7". Near mint. From the Edward C. Gillette Collection.
Lyndon B. Johnson: Vice-Presidential Canada Dry Bottle.
8" high. The bottle has the Seal of the Vice President of the United States and "Bottled for the Honorable Lyndon B. Johnson" on the front. Very fine.
8" high. The bottle has the Seal of the Vice President of the United States and "Bottled for the Honorable Lyndon B. Johnson" on the front. Very fine.
Barry Goldwater: Au H2O - '64 Portrait Mug. 5" high. The white china mug has a raised likeness of Goldwater in gold on the side. Very fine.
Political Conventions: Thirty-one Badges and Ribbons, Democrat and Republican, 1960-1970. Various sizes. Fine or better.
Lyndon B. and Lady Bird Johnson: Three Large Lithographed Christmas Gift Prints. Three handsome lithos as given to staff and friends by the first family. 1964: From a watercolor by artist Robert Laessig showing the White House and the two oak trees the Johnsons planted on the lawn. 16" x 12.5" sight size, triple matted to 25" x 21.5". Inscription and signature by Lady Bird and signature by LBJ. 1966: From a watercolor by Laessig showing the American Elm planted by Woodrow Wilson shading the North Portico. 15.75" x 12" sight size, triple matted to 24" x 20". Inscription and signature by Lady Bird and signature by LBJ. 1967: From a watercolor Laessig showing the Christmas tree in the Blue Room. 17" x 12" sight size, matted to 24.75" x 20". Inscription and signature by Lady Bird and signature by LBJ. Please note: all inscriptions and signatures are printed facsimiles. All very fine condition. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Richard Nixon: Two Campaign Thimbles.
0.75" high. The yellow thimble reads, "Nixon for Governor" and the tan thimble reads, "Nixon for Congress / Put the Needle in the P.A.C.". The yellow thimble is split, the other fine.
0.75" high. The yellow thimble reads, "Nixon for Governor" and the tan thimble reads, "Nixon for Congress / Put the Needle in the P.A.C.". The yellow thimble is split, the other fine.
Richard Nixon: Clockwork Automation. 7" x 6.25". The silver-finished plastic case contains a winding mechanism that, when activated, makes the Nixon figure jump and dance to the tune of "Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay". Modest wear and finish loss, else fine.
Vice Presidential Seal: Sterling Silver Paperweight. A 3.25" x 2" x 0.125" silver paperweight with a 1" engraved vice presidential seal mounted at top. Signed "Leonore Doskow/ Handmade Sterling/ Filled" on bottom right edge. The seal is of the older, pre-Rockefeller style; this is likely from the terms of either Nixon or Johnson. Included is a "Galt & Bro. Jewellers and Silversmiths" flannel bag. This privately-owned firm was a Washington tradition for nearly two centuries, closing in 2001. Woodrow Wilson's second wife, Edith Bolling Galt, was the last of its owners to bear the family name. Fine condition with just a couple of tiny marks and natural toning. From the collection of retired Secret Service agent Robert Foster.
Lurleen [George] Wallace: Large "Stand Up For Alabama Vote Wallace" Campaign Button. 2¼". As George was prohibited from serving another term as governor of Alabama, he devised a plan to let his wife Lurleen run in his place, thereby retaining the continuity of power. Though she is the one running for governor, George's portrait is slightly larger and in the foreground, letting no one forget who the real candidate would be! A historic button in fine condition.
George McGovern: "Robin McGovern" 1972 Presidential Campaign Button. 4". Features a smiling McGovern dressed as Robin Hood with the caption "Robin McGovern". In near fine condition.
Political Conventions: Thirty-six Badges and Ribbons, Democrat, Republican, and American Party, 1970-2004. Sold with a 1948 Republican token and an Eisenhower button. Various sizes. Fine or better.
Ronald Reagan: Three Documented Strands of Hair from the Fortieth President. The hair is contained in a small plastic sleeve. Sold with a picture of President Reagan, his barber and manicurist, taken outside the White House barber shop on December 24, 1981, a letter from Bill Perkins who received the hair from Reagan's barber Milt Pitts (who signed the photo and presented it to Perkins), biographical information of presidential confidante Perkins, and a Certificate of Authenticity from University Archives.
Ronald Reagan: 1981 Inaugural Seating Ticket. 4.5" x 2.5". The orange ticket is sold with an 8" x 10" black and white photograph of Reagan. Very fine.
J. Doyle Dewitt Book: A Century of Campaign Buttons: 1789-1889 (Hartford, Connecticut: J. Doyle Dewitt, 1959). First edition, in original cloth with gilt lettering. The book provides descriptions of medals, tokens, buttons, and ferrotypes from United States political campaigns, 1789-1889. Detailed and profusely illustrated. Excellent and scarce. From the U. I. "Chick" and Cecilia Harris Collection.
Alphaeus "Dewey" Albert Signed Book: Political Campaign and Commemorative Buttons
(Hightstown, New Jersey: author published, 1966). First Edition. Octavo, 76 pages, illustrated with photos, signed by author. Considerable water staining to the pages, else good.
(Hightstown, New Jersey: author published, 1966). First Edition. Octavo, 76 pages, illustrated with photos, signed by author. Considerable water staining to the pages, else good.
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