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This is a spectacular offering of an ORIGINAL pair of Oxford Style shoes and Giant Ring once belonging to "The Viking Giant", Johann Petursson (born Johann Svarfaelingur in 1913, died in Iceland in 1984), billed by Ringling Brothers Circus (1948) as the World's Tallest Man. He later toured with Porter, until he opened his one One-Man-Show in the early 1950s.
The vamps have a 1940s type wingtip pattern vamp and were custom made for the Iceland-born tallest man. They measure approximately 16-1/2 inches on the all leather sole to leather heel, the last was 16 inches. They are a Size 24.
The leather is very old and shows crazing and cracks from age. They date to about the 1940s.
This is a very rare opportunity to own a piece of side show history from one of the first great performing entrepreneurs of the business.
Accompanying the shoes is a very high quality "Giant Ring" with an inside diameter of 1-1/8 inches (approximately a Size 24). This is a truly massive ring, very well made and older than the usually encountered "Rube Rings" Petursson sold to supplement his income. Later rings have some of the attributes of the embellishments and decorations on the right and left sides and table of this ring. The back band is plain and shows no signs of any resizing. There is very faint and worn script engraving on the face that appear to be Petursson's initials and a date. The engraving might be readable with some careful testing. Nothing has been done to the ring to test it. It is a silver-plated light alloy.
Offered for $1999.99 for BOTH the ring and the shoes
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AMER-009 Famous Racing Schooner Blockade Runner AMERICA Mast Section |
This is an original and authentic Civil War LARGE MAIN MAST Section from the 1851 Schooner Yacht AMERICA
A short history of this famous racing ship, the winner of the Hundred Guinea Cup (now known as the America's Cup, renamed for this ship) on August 22, 1851. She would compete again in the America's Cup Race in the first race (following the initial win) for the America's Cup in 1870, coming in 4th place. More history of this ship, including name changes and owners and service as a blockade runner during the Civil War is here. This is a 1/8th wedge measuring 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 by 12 inch from a piece of the original 1851 main mast that was replaced because of rotting. It was made into a lamp and wired and rewired several times. The current fixture is broken (easily replaced) and the cord and plug are very old and need replacement as well. This is a view of the left, right, and bottom of the mast section. There is a brass plate identifying it. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. There are some minor dings and dents and some of the usual signs of wear and tear from long time display. |
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AMER-010 NY Yacht Club Ship Pennant Famous Yachtsman Sailor H K RIGG |
This is an original and authentic New York Yacht Club Burgee Ship's Pennant
This is a view of the rear of the flag, and a close-up of the maker mark and name. US Coast Guard Lieutenant Henry K Rigg was the skipper of USS LCI(L)-88 landing craft that beached at Omaha Beach at 0735, 6 June 1944. He was commanding the first LCI(L) on Easy Red Beach, and was awarded the Silver Star and Legion of Merit for his actions. Later he was associated with the New York Yacht Club (in the early to mid-1960s). H. K. Rigg was the author of Rigg's Handbook of Nautical Etiquette, and the author of the 1962 Souvenir Program Of The Eighteenth International Yacht Race For The America's Cup. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. There are some minor signs of wear and tear from long time display and use. |
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AMER-022 NY Yacht Club Building Pennant Famous Yachtsman Sailor H K RIGG |
This is an original and authentic New York Yacht Club Burgee
Building Pennant US Coast Guard Lieutenant Henry K Rigg was the skipper of USS LCI(L)-88 landing craft that beached at Omaha Beach at 0735, 6 June 1944. He was commanding the first LCI(L) on Easy Red Beach, and was awarded the Silver Star and Legion of Merit for his actions. Later he was associated with the New York Yacht Club (in the early to mid-1960s). H. K. Rigg was the author of Rigg's Handbook of Nautical Etiquette, and the author of the 1962 Souvenir Program Of The Eighteenth International Yacht Race For The America's Cup. The flag measures 34 inches on the hoist and about 48 inches remain on the fly. There is an ANNIN maker marked tag with High Grade All Wool Bunting content marks on the hoist reinforcement. The condition is generally good, with the tip tattered and some tearing from long time flying in heavy weather. |
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AMER-011 NY Yacht Club Gold Bullion Velvet Plush Pillow |
This is an original and authentic New York Yacht
Club Coat of Arms HEAVY gold bullion plush black velvet pillow
This is a view of the rear of the flag, and a close-up of the Coat of Arms. The banner has the Latin motto: Nos Agimur Tumidis Velis ("We go with swelling sails") adopted in 1865 when the NYYC was incorporated and the Coat of Arms establised. This is a VERY heavy pillow, the gold rope braided gold bullion border completely surrounds the seam. The heavy gold and silver bullion on blue and red plush velvet is also heavily padded. The gold bullion fouled anchor measures 8 inches high. The pillow measures 11 by 15 by 4-1/2 inches thick. The condition is generally near excellent throughout. It dates to the mid-1960s. |
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AMER-012 US Navy Ship's Captain Brass Bell |
This is an original and authentic World War Two
ex-battleship Captain's Ship's Bell
This is a view of the rear of the flag, and a close-up of the top showing the USN raised letters. The bell has a very loud and clear tone. The bell measures 4 by 4-1/2 inches diameter on a 10 Inch crane mounted to a solid oak base The condition is generally near excellent throughout. |
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FRAT-001 North China Masonic Lodge Shanghai China Master Mason Lot |
This is an original and authentic 19th century
Masonic Lodge Master Mason Ceremonial Apron, Yoke, Jewel, Cuffs trimmed in
heavy gold bullion fringe and braid.
The Northern China Blue Lodge was established in Shanghai in the mid-1800s, first located in the library on Ningpo Road before the new lodge was built in the latter 19th century as the Kwei-kue-tana (Compass and Square Building) in the Shanghai Bund on the Huangpu River north of the old walled city. All pieces were made by Masonic Manufacturers Spencer & Co, Queen Street, London W.C. This lot includes the following items shown in detail below:
The condition is generally very good to near excellent throughout. |
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FRAT-002 PHC Companion Medal |
This is an original and authentic turn of the
century PHC Companion medal and suspension bars.
This is a view of the plain back of the medal and the front of the sword and P.H.C. suspension bar. There are no apparent maker or content marks. The medal measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter and the bars are approximately 1-1/2 inches across. The condition is generally very good to near excellent, except the watered silk pale blue ribbon, which is detached and shows significant tattering and wear. |
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FRAT-004 Improved Order of Red Men Medal |
This is an original and authentic 1923 dated and
Identified Red Men medal and suspension bars.
This is a view of the engraved back of the medal and a close-up view of the block engraving. It reads: "Presented to W.R. Tatsapaugh C. of W. by Seminole Tribe No. 35 1-4-23" There are no apparent maker or content marks. The medal measures 2-1/2 inches wide and approximately 4-1/2 inches long. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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FRAT-005 Louisville Liederkranz Choral Society Medal |
This is an original and authentic turn of the
century Louisville Kentucky German Choral Society medal and suspension bar.
This is a view of the engraved back of the medal. The gilded banner is separately applied and finished in black enamel. The medal pendant is die-struck bronze and the suspension bar is brass with a military theme. There are two spring pin fasteners, one on the back of each piece. This group was formed by German-Americans at the time of the Mexico War (1848). There are no apparent maker or content marks. The medal measures 2-3/8 inches wide and approximately 3-1/4 inches long. The condition is generally near excellent with some tarnish from age. |
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AMER-019 FANCY Presentation READING Pennsylvania Fire Dept TRUMPET |
This is a very profusely engraved and embellished fire horn. The
inscription and
embellishments are outstanding throughout. The inscription
reads (spelled EXACTLY as engraved):
Presented
It measures 22-1/2 inches long, with a 9-1/4 fluted bell. This is a view looking down on the mouthpiece. This shows the rings and back side. This is a very scarce and desirable fire department presentation item. The condition is near excellent, with deep tarnish overall, as shown. |
$2,499.99 | Available |
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AMER-020 Piedmont Virginia Tobacco Cigarette LARGE Enamel Sign |
This is an early 20th Century Official Piedmont
Liggett-Myers Tobacco Company Sales Sign. In May, 1911, the American Tobacco Company was dissolved and Liggett-Myers acquired the Piedmont name brand. This sign dates to the early pre-WWI Era (from 1913). In 1911, Piedmont was the leading all-Bright leaf tobacco brand of the Southeast United States. The sign measures 30 by 46 inches. There are a number of mounting holes from when it was attached to a building. There is some flaking and chipping of the very heavy baked enamel at the edges, visible in the images. This is a view of the back. It is painted white and has a number of scratches. The condition is generally good to very good. There are a number of dings and scratches and the usual signs of wear and tear from long time display. |
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AMER-017 Schoenhut's Humpty-Dumpty Circus LARGE Wooden Storage Box |
This is an early 20th Century Schoenhut's
Humpty-Dumpty Circus LARGE Wooden Storage Box. In 1903, Albert Schoenhut named his new line of circus toys after a very popular play of the time, "Humpty Dumpty" , written and performed by George Washington Lafayette Fox in the second half of the 19th century. G. L. Fox performed as the clown Humpty Dumpty. The toy "borrowed" the appearance of the clown, but little else. There were a number of wooden toys, animals, people (including Negro minstrel), and accessories in the original kit. Note that NONE of the toys or parts are offered here, except the large wooden storage box, as shown. The box measures 18 by 30 inches by 5-1/4 inches deep. The box retains much of the original red paint and original labels, including the top of the lid label and the side of the box label. The inside is lined and has limiting straps attached to the sides of the hinged lid and bottom. Two of the four brass hinges need repair. The original hook and eye closures are present on the front. This is a view of the bottom. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. There are some minor dings and dents and some of the usual signs of wear and tear from long time display. |
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AMER-005 Measuregraph Fabric Measurement Device Dated 1922 |
This is an early 20th Century enameled fabric
measurement device from the Measuregraph Company. The Measuregraph Company was founded in St. Louis in 1914. It was incorporated under Delaware law in 1920. It manufactured linear and area measuring devices for fabrics, textiles, and leather. The Measuregraph machine was invented and developed by Walter H. Hosch from Gainesville, Georgia. His brother M.C. Hosch helped develop the company in St. Louis. Wholly owned by Brad-Mar/Fabricmaster, the company dissolved in 1977. (The Measuregraph Company Records, Missouri Historical Society, St. Louis.) This is a Model 125 (from the data/serial number on the bottom plate). The company and copyright date are visible on the face of the master dial indicator. There are rolling calculators for determining yardage based on width as well as dial calibrated to 12 yards in 1/8 yard increments (as well as inches). There is a simplified dial indicator for the customer to view linked to the operator's dial indicator. There is a cutter/marking mechanism. The device measures 15 to 20 inches (extendable leg). The meter measures 8 inches deep by 5 by 5 inches. The condition is generally very good to near excellent, with near very good paint. There are some minor digs from decades of use. There is some wear to the paint and surface rusting on the bare metal on the bottom. There is no key, however one could be made by any competent locksmith. |
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AMER-001 White Rock Table Water Tip Tray |
This is an early 20th Century enameled tip tray
from the White Rock water company (circa 1910). The tray features a topless winged woman (perhaps a fairy) perched on a rock outcropping gazing at her reflection in a stream. It measures 4-1/2 by 6-5/8 inches. This is a view of the back. The condition is generally good to very good, with near excellent paint. There are some minor dents from use. There is some wear to the paint and surface rusting on the bare metal on the bottom. |
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AMER-006 Topperwein Shooting Team Pin |
This is an early 20th Century celluloid The
Wonderful Topperweins husband and wife trick shooting team button. The pin features a photo of the pair of sharpshooters while on their Winchester Guns and Cartridges tour. It measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back. It has Whitehead & Hoag Newark N.J. maker label and pin present. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
$84.99 | Available |
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AMER-030 JP Gilded Metal GIANT Ring |
This is a mid-20th Century Giant Ring. The ring features the raised JP initials of the famed "Viking Giant" Johann Pettursson. See the biographical details at the top of this page. It measures 1-3/4 inches in inside diameter. This may be one of the largest Giant Rings ever made. It retains over 90% of the original gold plate -- VERY unusual in this particular style of ring. Most encountered today have much more wear apparent. There are no breaks in the metal, the "line" appearing in the thumbnail image at the left is a reflection. This is a view of the right and left sides and the back. It has no maker marks. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-027 J. G. TARVER TEXAS GIANT Ring |
This is an early 20th Century Giant Ring
(probably dating to the WWI era). The ring features the name of the famed 8 foot 4 inch 325 pound giant. James Grover Tarver was born in 1885 in Franklin, Texas and became known as The Texas Giant, Texas Jim or What-A-Man-Tarver. He travelled with Ringling Brothers and other various circuses for 26 years from 1909 to 1935 and spent his time off on his Arkansas farm. Tarver also played the role of the giant in the 1917 movie “Jack and the Beanstalk.” He died in 1958 in Arkansas at age 72 from complications of diabetes. It measures 1-1/4 inches in inside diameter (about a size 26). This is a view of the right and left sides and the back. It has no maker marks. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-031 J. G. TARVER TEXAS GIANT Ring |
This is an early 20th Century Giant Ring
(probably dating to the WWI era). The ring features the name of the famed 8 foot 4 inch 325 pound giant. James Grover Tarver was born in 1885 in Franklin, Texas and became known as The Texas Giant, Texas Jim or What-A-Man-Tarver. He travelled with Ringling Brothers and other various circuses for 26 years from 1909 to 1935 and spent his time off on his Arkansas farm. Tarver also played the role of the giant in the 1917 movie “Jack and the Beanstalk.” He died in 1958 in Arkansas at age 72 from complications of diabetes. It measures 1-1/4 inches in inside diameter (about a size 26). This is a view of the right and left sides and the back. It has no maker marks. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-033 Jack Earle First Model GIANT Ring |
This is an mid-20th Century Giant Ring
(probably dating to the Pre-WWI era). The ring features the name of the famed 8 foot 6-1/2 inch 325 pound giant. Jacob Ehrlich was born in 1906 in Denver, Colorado and became known as Jack the Giant. He travelled with Ringling Brothers in the 1930s and 1940s. Tarver also played the role of the giant in the 1924 movie “Jack and the Beanstalk.” He died in 1952 in Arkansas at age 46 in California. It measures 1-1/4 inches in inside diameter (about a size 26). This ring is seen in several variations: one without his height, one showing 8 Ft 6, and this one showing no height. This is a view of the right and leftsides and the back. It has no maker marks. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-032 Jack Earle Third Model GIANT Ring |
This is an mid-20th Century Giant Ring
(probably dating to the Pre-WWI era). The ring features the name of the famed 8 foot 6-1/2 inch 325 pound giant. Jacob Ehrlich was born in 1906 in Denver, Colorado and became known as Jack the Giant. He travelled with Ringling Brothers in the 1930s and 1940s. Tarver also played the role of the giant in the 1924 movie “Jack and the Beanstalk.” He died in 1952 in Arkansas at age 46 in California. It measures 1-1/4 inches in inside diameter (about a size 26). This ring is seen in several variations: one without his height, one showing 8 Ft 6, and this one showing 8Ft 6-1/2 This is a view of the right and left sides and the back. It has no maker marks. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-028 Ingersoll-Rand Numbered Advertising Jack Knife |
This is a mid-20th Century Ingersoll-Rand
Advertising Knife. The three-bladed knife features the name of the company and two of their air-powered pneumatic tools. Raised lettering reads "Dedicated to Operator Productivity and Safety". The I-R raised logo and the motto "The Quality Air Tools" are on both brass scales. The knife is serial numbered on a raised pad with the number "05057". It measures 4 inches closed. There are three blades: a rounded clip point, a sheephead, and a long pointed clip point with an IMPERIAL PROV. R.I. U.S.A. maker mark. This is a view of the right and left sides. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-023 Winchester Broadside Store Promotional Christmas Poster |
This is an early 20th Century (Approximately
1920s) Winchester Store Advertising Poster. The poster features a large selection of cutting tools. It measures 18 by 40 inches, and it is in a double sided hard plastic protected 20 by 42 inch frame that is ready to hang or display. It has the Winchester logo on each side and a Christmas theme for the knives and cutlery (20-J) side and chisels of various sizes and styles on the November (19-J) side. The condition is generally near excellent. |
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AMER-024 Winchester Broadside Store Promotional Poster |
This is an early 20th Century (Approximately
1920s) Winchester Store Advertising Poster. The poster features rimfire rifles and carving sets. It is identified by the number 28-N (4) and (5) It measures 18 by 40 inches, and it is in a double sided hard plastic protected 20-1/2 by 42-1/2 inch frame that is ready to hang or display. It has the Winchester logo on each side with .22 caliber rifles on one side and carving sets of various styles on the reverse side. The condition is generally near excellent. |
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AMER-013 Remington Shooting Token |
This is an mid 20th Century brass trick shooting
shot token. The target token features "SHOT WITH A REMINGTON RIFLE" on the front and "SHOT WITH A KLEANBORE REMINGTON CARTRIDGE" on the back. It measures 1-5/16 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-022 Wild West Show Beaded Deerskin Glove |
This is an early 20th Century Wild West Show
cowboy trick rider beaded gloves. The rough-out deerskin gloves are beaded in glass and polished stone beads and have fringe in the fully lined cuffs. These gloves have seen long and hard service, however the repairs are period to the gloves and neatly done to keep them in serviceable condition. The cuffs are ID marked with the original owner's name and home address in each glove on the lining. This is a view of the palm side. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-025 Empire Cream Separator Machine Advertising Pin |
This is a very early 20th Century Empire Cream
Separator Company Bloomfield, N.Y. advertising stickpin lapel badge. The pin features a cast iron stand mounted hand crank centrifugal cream separating machine. It measures 1-1/4 inches long by 5/8 inches wide on a 2-1/2 inch pin. This is a view of the back. It has EMPIRE CREAM SEPARATOR CO. BLOOMFIELD N.Y. raised maker mark. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-034 Twisted Rope Pattern Silver Plated Spur Set |
This is a nice set of nearly mint plated spurs
with a twisted rope pattern. The spurs have completely serviceable and intact leather and fittings, they are ready to wear. The rowels are small and not exceptionally sharp or pointed. They measure 5-1/2 inches long by 3 inches wide (interior measurement) with 1-1/2 inch spur to the center of the rowel pin. This is a view of the back. There are no maker marks apparent. The condition is generally excellent to near mint. |
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AMER-035 Dual Six Gun Buckle 30 Inch Embossed Leather Belt |
This is a nice clean machine embossed red leather
belt with a brass plated buckle. The belt is complete, intact, and ready to wear. The buckle shows some minor wear on the back side. The belt is marked 30 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide with a 3-1/4 inch buckle. This is a view of the back. There is a raised PAT PEND mark apparent. The condition is generally very good. |
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AMER-029 1906 Jamestown Tercentennial Commemorative Liberty Nickel Pendant Fob |
This is a very early 20th Century very detailed
three-dimensional US nickel with RAISED Liberty bust pendant. The pin features a genuine (not cast) US 1906 nickel with the bust of Lady Liberty raised from a 1906 nickel. The back detail clearly shows how the bust was raised. The nickel has an applied loop to suspend it from a bar reading 1607 JAMESTOWN 1907 raised lettered bar. Additionally, there is a cameo wax seal stamp attached to a chain from the black watered silk ribbon, It measures approximately 4 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide at the pin. This is a view of the back. It has no apparent maker marks. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-007 Home for Confederate Women Rebel Flag Pin |
This is a very early 20th Century celluloid Home
for Confederate Women Fundraising button. The pin features a Flag of the Confederacy. It measures 3/4 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back. It has Lucke Badges and Button Baltimore maker label and pin present. The condition is generally very good to near excellent. |
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AMER-014 1918 WWI Crackerjack Fortune Telling Cipher Wheel Novelty Premium |
This is an early 20th Century tin enameled pair
of wheels featuring Jack the Sailor. This premium dates to about 1918. It is operated by turning the inner (top) wheel to a letter and revealing a single word in the window. This was intended for a child to spell his name to create a "fortune". A box of Crackerjack and Jack with his dog are prominent on the face. It measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back. It has Lucke Badges and Button Baltimore maker label and pin present. The condition is generally very good with some minor scratches from routine play. |
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AMER-026 1938 ROASS Cipher Wheel Novelty Premium |
This is a 1938 Telematic Cipher Wheel featuring
Radio Orphan Annie. This premium dates to 1938. It is operated by turning the back (numbered) wheel to a number and rotating the outer wheel to reveal a letter pair in the windows. This was intended to decode "Secret Messages" from the radio show. It measures 2 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back. It has no maker marks or label and the simple spring pin is present. The condition is generally near excellent with some very minor scratches from routine play. |
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AMER-015 1977 Lindbergh Spirit of St. Louis Commemorative Medallion |
This is a .999 Fine Silver Golden Jubilee 50 Year
First Transatlantic Flight Commemorative Medallion Cased. This token dates to 1977, 50 years after the May 1927 flight. It is .999 FINE SILVER content marked on the rim, with a MEDALLIC ART CO., DANBURY CT. maker mark, also on the rim. It is numbered "368" on the bottom of the rim. The obverse has Charles A. Lindbergh in flight helmet and the reverse depicts the Ryan Spirit of St. Louis and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back. It has Lucke Badges and Button Baltimore maker label and pin present. The condition is mint. |
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AMER-018 Christmas 1888 Handlebar Mustache Silver Cup |
This is a heavy Quadruple Silver Plate Simpson,
Hall, and Miller Company (Wallingford, Connecticut and NYC) mustache cup. This cup dates to 1888 by the engraving to "J.S. Christmas 1888" It has the Quadruple Plate SILVER content marked on the bottom. It is numbered "30" on the bottom of the rim. This is an interesting item from the era when SHM& Co was involved in some complex political and business lawsuits with Ex-Senator Charles D. Yale of Connecticut and Ex-Governor H.B. Harrison in November 1887. Story here. It measures 3-3/4 inches in diameter, and 5-1/4 rim to handle. It is 3-1/4 inches high. This is a view of the front and one of the top. The condition is tarnished but still near excellent. |
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AMER-021 WWI Armistice Child's Toy US Marine Corps and US Navy Theme Drum |
This is a wartime WWI child's toy drum featuring
USMC Marines and Sailors in a variety of uniforms at a seaport filled with
war ships, battleships and naval scenes.. This drum has the date Nov. 11, 1918 Armistice Day in a period notation marked in pencil on the bottom. There is a tear on the bottom of the drum, apparent in the images. This is view of the US Navy sailor side here. This is a view of the top, which has some stains but remains intact. It measures 8 inches in diameter, and 7 inches high. The condition is well used but still near very good, excepting the tear on the bottom. The paint is bright and clear. |
$299.99 | Available |
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POL-001 1965 LBJ Inaugural Committee Badge and Ribbon |
This is 1965 dated President Lyndon Baines
Johnson Inaugural Committee HEAVY badge and ribbon. The red white and blue watered silk ribbon features a heavy solid brass pendant with a number of union and BASTION BROS. CO. ROCHESTER, N.Y. maker marks and heavy spring pin mounted suspension bar. The gilt lettering reads 1789-1965 45th Inaugural Lyndon B. Johnson Hubert H. Humphrey January 20, 1965 on the face. It measures approximately 1-3/4 by 7 inches. This is a view of the back. The condition is generally excellent to near mint. |
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AMMC-001 1931 Gypsy Tour Motorcycle Club Belt Buckle |
This is a 1931 dated American Motorcycle
Association "Gypsy Tour" brass and enamel belt buckle. The pin features the red, yellow, green and black enamel swirl logo of the AMA on a dimpled scrollwork design buckle. It measures 1-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches. This is a view of the back. The ROBBINS & CO. ATTLEBORO raised maker marks are under the separately applied US Army style uniform web belt attachment soldered on the rear. The condition is generally very good to near excellent with some moderate tarnish and wear to the enamel. |
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AMMC-002 1938 Gypsy Tour Motorcycle Club Belt Buckle |
This is a 1938 dated American Motorcycle
Association "Gypsy Tour" brass and enamel belt buckle. The pin features the red, yellow, green and black enamel swirl logo of the AMA on an Art Deco design buckle. It measures 1-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches. This is a view of the back. It has a ROBBINS & CO. ATTLEBORO raised maker marks in two places and the stock (original) narrow web belt attachment present. The condition is generally very good to near excellent with some moderate wear to the enamel. |
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AMER-003 1982 Franklin Mint Wyatt Earp Replica (NON-FIRING) Revolver |
This is a very well-crafted and detailed
NON-FIRING replica of Wyatt Earp's Smith & Wesson Schofield .44 revolver. This is a full-size very elaborately made copy of the famed gunslinger's weapon. It is incapable of being made to fire. The cylinder chambers and barrel are plugged. These replicas were made by the Franklin Mint and had an original issue price of $595.00 In all other respects, it is functional and from a distance of more than a few feet indistinguishable from the original. This gun was manufactured BEFORE the requirement of the installation of an orange plug. If the model is to be used in any recreational use, check the laws in your state regarding appropriate markings. This is a view of the bottom of the model and one of the top. This shows the top break action with the extractor partially deployed. The spring loaded extractor functions as on the original. The hammer cocks, the cylinder revolves and the trigger drops the hammer, just as the original. It measures a little over 13 inches long. It comes in the original box. The condition is near mint. |
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AMER-004 1982 Franklin Mint George Armstrong Custer .36 Colt Replica (NON-FIRING) Revolver |
This is a very well-crafted and detailed
NON-FIRING replica of General Custer's Presentation Colt .36 Army revolver. This is a full-size very elaborately made copy of the famed general's weapon. It is incapable of being made to fire. The cylinder chambers, nipples, and barrel are plugged. These replicas were made by the Franklin Mint and had an original issue price of $595.00 In all other respects, it is functional and from a distance of more than a few feet indistinguishable from the original. This gun was manufactured BEFORE the requirement of the installation of an orange plug. If the model is to be used in any recreational use, check the laws in your state regarding appropriate markings. This is a view of the bottom of the model and one of the top. This shows the gun taken down (just like the original). The hammer cocks, the cylinder revolves and the trigger drops the hammer, just as the original. It measures a little over 13 inches long. It comes in the original box. The condition is near mint. |
$499.99 | Available |
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GUNS-001 1894 Lyman Rifle Peep sight |
This is a
side view and another from the
top. The model number for this turn of the century Lyman sight is
deeply stamped into the bottom: 7A D. This model was designed to
fit a level action Winchester rifle.
The condition is near excellent |
$129.99 | Available |
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GUNS-002 Sharp's Carbine Black Walnut Forearm |
This forearm is completely milled, drilled, and
has the inset screw collar mounted. It is ready to sand, oil, and
polish and bolt up to a round barrel carbine. It can accommodate a
15/16 inch barrel as is. It measures 10-1/4 inches long and 1-7/16 inches square at the shoulder. The condition is near excellent |
$99.99 | Available |
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GUNS-003 Colt .45 Auto Pistol Smooth Wooden Grip Set with Logo Medallions |
This is a matched set of grips for the 1911A1
Colt automatic pistol. There are silver tone inset rampant horse Colt logo medallions set deeply into the wood. The wood has a nice straight grain, needing only some slight refinishing to bring back to complete serviceability. They measure 4 inches long. This is a view of the backs, showing some signs of when they were mounted on a working pistol. The condition is very good to near excellent |
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GUNS-003 Winchester No. 6 Shotshell Primers PAF Box |
This Winchester labeled box dates to 1900.
The front of the box indicates a Patent dated July 17, 1900, however the
back of the box has a glued label addendum with "Pat. on package applied
for."
The internal part of the box has a milled and slotted wooden tray, with each slot capable of holding 10 primers. About 70 of the original primers remaining. They have a significant amount of tarnish and corrosion to the copper bodies. This item is being sold for COLLECTING purposes only. It is doubtful that any of the primers are still viable. It measures 3 inches long and 2-3/8 inches wide. The condition is fair to near good, with wear and missing primers as described above. |
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PART-001 Florida Air Boat Propeller |
This is a
vintage wooden propeller removed from a Florida Everglades air boat. This prop was built by Florida Air Props of Winter Haven, Florida. The hub is marked with the size (72 inches), engine horsepower (32) and maximum RPM rating (2300). This is a side view and another of the hub. This is a close-up of one of the tips. The condition is generally good. Please note: this propeller is sold "AS-IS" and there is no warranty or guarantee of suitability for actual use. It is being sold for collecting and display purposes ONLY. |
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PART-002 Piper J-4F (L-4C) Liaison Plane Propeller |
This is a
vintage wooden propeller removed from a Piper J-4F ("Cub Coupe"), PA-15 with
a Lycoming O-145B engine. This standard 70LY-36 prop was built by Sensenich Brothers. The blade is marked with the size (70 inches), engine horsepower (65) and maximum RPM rating (2300). The serial number is 33659, dating the prop as being made between 1932 and 1942. The 65 HP rating narrows the year to 1941 or 1942. This was very likely a UC-83A which included impressed J-4F aircraft in military service as the L-4C Grasshopper in 1942. This is a serial number and another of the hub. These are close-ups of broken tip and the lesser damaged tip. The condition is generally fair to good, with significant damage to the tips as shown and apparent in the images. Please note: this propeller is sold "AS-IS" and there is no warranty or guarantee of suitability for actual use. It is being sold for collecting and display purposes ONLY. |
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