Humanitiques Live! Collecting Diversity and Eccentricities of Humanity
Jun 12
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Gallery Preview: Wednesday, June 11th, 2-5pm or by appointment.
Doors open 12PM day of sale.
humanitiques
ˌhjuːməˈnɪtiːks
noun
A category of collectibles comprising antiques, oddities, curiosities, historical artifacts and memorabilia, unique design and illustrations that reflect the diversity and eccentricities of humanity in historical and popular culture. Items classified as humanitiques are valued for their representation of human creativity, identity, and cultural expression through rare, unusual, or distinctive artifacts.
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humanitiques
ˌhjuːməˈnɪtiːks
noun
A category of collectibles comprising antiques, oddities, curiosities, historical artifacts and memorabilia, unique design and illustrations that reflect the diversity and eccentricities of humanity in historical and popular culture. Items classified as humanitiques are valued for their representation of human creativity, identity, and cultural expression through rare, unusual, or distinctive artifacts.
Welcome to Ripley Auctions’ Humanitiques Live auction!
Gallery Preview: Wednesday, June 11th, 2-5pm or by appointment.
Doors open 12PM day of sale.
Join us in bidding online or in person in our first ever Humanitiques Live! auction, celebrating the intricacies of humanity. This auction serves as a celebration focusing on the uniqueness, creativity, and history of humankind as we know it.
Highlights include an historic collection of Madam CJ Walker ephemera with provenance from the heirs, Spectacular 1920s Gothic Architectural elements carved from Indiana limestone salvaged in the year 2000 from The A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, Harlem, NYC, including Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Guardians, a collection of original Billie Holiday band charts and ephemera, a monumental Scottish Rite Masonic stained glass window from Fort Wayne, IN ca. early 20th Century, Historical memorabilia from the first years of the Indy 500 incl. medals, pennants, and postcards, 1956 Thompson Classic wooden boat, vintage motorcycle dealer signs, antique advertising, store displays, RCA light up sign, medical, science, technology, apothecary, and optometry collection, antique collectibles, 1920s German candy containers, Lackner Neon-Glo Bakelite clocks, rare mechanical banks, and much more!
Enter the realm of history as you immerse yourself in the fascinating world that is the human mind. All items in this sale reflect different genres, eras, and situations throughout history, and the uniqueness of each lot reflects that.
We hope to see you here at 5451 N Rural St., or online at RipleyAuctions.com on June 12, 2025 for the Humanitiques Live! Collecting Diversity and Eccentricities of Humanity auction.
1 Gothic teardrop arch cornice fragment with scrolling foliate accents; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 27 1/2"H x 45 1/2"W x 11"D
2 Gothic open quatrefoil roundel hollow block fragment; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 24 3/4"H x 22 1/2"W
3 Gothic window arch pop out openwork corbel fragment; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 30"H x 34"W
4 Heraldic Lion / Mythological Guardian Statue; full body gargoyle/grotesque beast with shield: 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 43"H x 15 1/2"W
5 Pineapple fruit / Thistle and foliate border block; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 14"H x 20"W
6 Man of the North / Green Man / Devil Mythological figure and foliate border block; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 19 1/2"H x 20"W
7 Winged Dragon / Phoenix Mythological figure border block; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 14 1/2"H x 20"W
8 Scrolled leaf foliate border trim serpentine cornice fragment; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 11 1/2"H x 33 1/2"W
9 Quatrefoil floral diamond rosette foliate relief border slab; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 14"H x 35"W
10 Heraldic Lion Mythological Beast Guardian Statue; full body gargoyle/grotesque with shield: 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 47 1/2"H x 16 1/2"W
11 Human face gargoyle/grotesque grinning old man; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 19 1/2"H x 17 1/2"W
12 Human face gargoyle/grotesque grinning man; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 18"H x 15"W x 15"D
13 Human face gargoyle/grotesque snarling man; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 19 1/2"H x 15"W
14 Heraldic Bovine Cow Guardian Statue; full body gargoyle/grotesque cloven hoofed beast with shield: 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 46"H x 16 1/2"W
15 Human face gargoyle/grotesque snarling man; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving. 19 1/2"H x 15"W
16 Human face gargoyle/grotesque screaming man; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving. 21 1/2"H x 18 1/2"W
17 Human face gargoyle/grotesque man with mustache; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving. 25 1/2"H x 18"W
18 Heraldic Lion Guardian Statue; full body lion gargoyle/grotesque beast with shield: 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 45 1/2"H x 17"W
19 Quatrefoil floral rosette foliate border block roundel end piece; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 19 1/2"H x 15 1/2"W
20 Rosette roundel quatrefoil corner block end piece; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 26 1/2"H x 23"W
21 Scrolled leaf rosette foliate border block roundel end piece; 1920s Harlem, New York, Gothic Style Architectural Limestone Facade Carving 17 1/2"H x 15"W
22 Original Madam CJ Walker "Silver Print" portrait photograph. 6"H x 4"W - photo
23 Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company Financial Document, 1919 11"H x 8 1/2"W
24 Original 12-Page Complete Course of Instructions on "The Walker Method of Hair Culture" 7"H x 6"W
25 Original "The Walker 1949 Almanac" 8"H x 5 1/4"W
26 Mme. C.J. Walker Manufacturing Co. Order Blank, Dated November 1919 6"H x 5 1/2"W
27 Madam Walker Manufacturing Company Business Payroll Document 10 1/2"H x 8 1/2"W
28 Letter Written By Madam C.J. Walker To Attorney & Office Manager, 04/17/1917 10 1/2"H x 8 1/2"W
29 13 Original 1918 Mme. C.J. Walker Mfg. Co. Order File Cards 13"H x 11"W - one larger frame
30 LARGE Antique Freemason / Masonic / 33rd degree Scottish Rite stained glass window 107 3/5"H x 85 1/2"W
31 Masonic Scottish Rite stained glass window featuring a Saint / Icon / Angel figure holding a carpenter square. 56 1/4"H x 36 1/4"W
32 Lot of five 1920's Harlem Colored YMCA sterling silver and gold filled Pin & Medals. 2 1/2"H x 1 3/8"W (brooch)
33 Antique Gymnastics Pommel Horse, Narragansett Machine Co. 33"H x 25"W x 35 1/2"D
34 Currier & Ives 1883 Baseball print 'Slugged Out. Better luck next time.' Thomas Worth satirical boxing themed lithograph with hand coloring. 16 1/4"H x 13"W, 18 1/2"H x 15"W (frame)
35 1969 / 1970 autographed Rawlings two-tone AB football, college team sports? 6"H x 11"W
36 Egyptian bronze funerary statue; relic / artifact possibly Late Kingdom 26th Dynasty depicting the jackal headed Anubis, God of death. 4 3/8"H x 1"W (without stand)
37 Nine early settler or Native American clay game balls 3"Diam. (one)
38 Four Maine naturally tumbled granite balls. 4 1/4"Diam. (one)
39 Tupilak Spirit Figure; Greenland Inuit Ivory Carving. 6"H x 1 3/8"W
40 Antique Alaskan carved walrus ivory / whale tooth / bone peg jointed articulated doll figurine with swivel head. 7"H x 2 1/2"W
41 Antique Japanese Jizai Okimono copper articulated praying mantis insect / bug. 3 3/8"H x 3 1/4"W
42 Antique Japanese Jizai Okimono possibly Meiji era articulated copper crayfish or shrimp. 7 1/4"L x 3 1/2"W
43 Monitor lizard skeleton specimen in showcase. 15"L x 8 1/2"W x 3"H (box) 11"L x4 1/2"W (lizard with tail curled)
44 Vintage reptile and amphibian specimens encased in resin / lucite including: turtle development, Horned Lizard, salamander, and frog. 6 3/8"L x 3 1/8"W (turtle development)
45 Vintage reptile and amphibian specimens encased in resin / lucite including: Growling Grass Frog skeleton, poisonous and non poisonous snake skulls. 8"H x 4 1/2"W (Largest)
46 Antique Wood Arts & Crafts 6 Stack Leaded Glass Barrister Bookcase/Desk. Measures 14.5in x 33in x 63in.
47 Antique Oak? Apothecary Cabinet 38"W X 22 3/4"D X 33"H
48 Antique mahogany? 2-tier 3-piece Barrister Bookshelf 12"D x 34"W x 26"H
49 French patinated bronze skull sculpture on carved wood book form base. 6 1/2"H x 5"W x 7"D
50 Antique mortuary facial reconstruction cast aluminum skull model with original interchangeable facial features, reconstruction clay, tools, and original box. 14 1/4"H x 8 3/4"W x 10 3/4"Depth (box)
51 Antique 1901 Opium Receipt Rutlam India Opium Agency for 10 chests of opium. 11 3/4"L x 5 1/4"W
52 Antique US IRS Narcotics Stamp unused. 4"L x 1/2"W
53 1928 Prohibition Liquor Prescription unused. 9"L x 4 1/2"W
54 Antique 1867 Internal Revenue License IRS tax form. 11 1/4"L x 7 1/4"W
55 Antique Rustic Wood Desktop Medical Sterilizer Cabinet. 29"W x 12"D x 13"H
56 Antique oak? 3-drawer desktop vertical filing cabinet 17"W x 13"D x 12"H
57 Antique 4-piece 19th century? oak file cabinet 18"D x 15"W x 47"H
58 Scarce nightstick police baton with screw off tip revealing hidden flask and original braided leather strap. 1 1/2"W x 21"L (club)
59 Scarce vintage police hidden flask nightstick. Tip of stick unscrews to reveal lined flask. Has been refinished. 1 1/2"H x 20 1/2"L (club)
60 Early wooden police hand rattle / noisemaker. Remnants of police paperwork attached. 9"H x 9 1/2"W
61 Scarce Gale single finger come-along cuff GFC ratcheted shackle for a single finger with slide release. 3"H x 2 3/4"W (closed)
62 Scarce Gale single finger come-along cuff GFC ratcheted shackle for a single finger with slide release. 3"H x 2 3/4"W (closed)
63 Scarce Vintage Flashlight Billy Club. 1 1/2"W x 12"L
64 Antique Mattatuck Handcuffs. 3 1/4"H x 9 3/4"W
65 Antique Hiatt Handcuffs with Key. 4 1/4"H x 9 1/2"L
66 19th Century Transport Belt with Tower Cuffs. 51/2"H x 15"L (closed)
67 Vintage Hercules tear gas fountain pen projector No. 35 with spring loaded slide action and safety lock. 1"H x 6 3/4"L (box)
68 1870's Marlin Firearms Co. Handcuffs with Key. 4 3/4"H x 11 1/2" W
69 Vintage H&R Arms Pontiac Illinois Handcuffs. 3"H x 10" W (closed)
70 19th Century tower bottom key leg irons with original key. 6"H x 20 3/4" W
71 Vintage Pressure Plate Come-Along Handcuffs. 5" H x 3 3/4"W
72 Large Wood & Glass Sheaffer’s Pens Fineline Leads Drugstore Store Display Case 18.5"W x 33"L x 46"H
73 Antique Oak 12-drawer flat file cabinet 29"W x 27"D x 31"H
74 American Printing Co. 1904 NYC LARGE SCALE lithograph; hand colored image taken from Richard Rummell 21" x 45 1/2" (image), 64 1/2" x 28 3/4" (frame)
75 Keystone View Company (Meadville, Pennsylvania) rolling oak cabinet on stand stocked with several hundred stereoview cards. Measures roughly 21in x 17in x 32in
76 Antique Omnigraph morse code telegraph testing machine 16” X 7 1/2” X 9”
77 New York The Commercial Cable Company vintage advertisement in plastic sleeve 14"W X 22"H
78 Edison Fireside cylinder phonograph model B with cygnet horn 10 1/2"H x 11 1/2"W x 8"D (Phonograph)
79 CDV portrait photograph of Charles Stratton "General Tom Thumb" with Lavinia Warren Bump in case along with a tintype found inside. 4 1/4"H x 3"W (closed)
80 Antique pump organ believed to have belonged to Tom Thumb. 38 1/2"H x 39 1/4"W
81 TV-Radio Service We Use RCA Tubes light up dealership advertising sign 15"Dia. x 3 1/2"D
82 Louis McKay archive and estate papers, husband of Eleanor McKay aka Billie Holiday 10"H x 8"W (Headshot)
83 Louis McKay archive and estate papers, controversial last husband of Eleanor McKay aka Billie Holiday, color copy of Carnegie Hall poster from November 10, 1956, and a copy of the Agva Artist Engagement Contract for that
84 Louis McKay archive & estate papers - various ephemera 11"H x 8 1/2"W
85 Louis McKay archive and estate papers, controversial last husband of Eleanor McKay aka Billie Holiday, 3 charts prepared by Ray Ellis for Miss Holiday’s “A Love Affair” for violins and clarinet 12 1/2”H X 9 1/2”W
86 Louis McKay archive and estate papers, husband of Eleanor McKay aka Billie Holiday, 4 band charts for “I Loves You Porgy” for piano, tenor sax and alto sax, Billie Holiday “small band” arrangement. 12 1/2"H x 9 1/2"W
87 Two handwritten songs by authors Jack Reardon and Gloria Ebeling, “Involved Again” and “Troubles” 1959 12 1/2"H x 9 1/2"W
88 4 charts for trumpet, trombone and violin, Hal Miles copies of Ray Ellis and Ernie Wilkins arrangements for Billie Holiday, All of You, Nice Work if you can get it, Don’t Worry ‘bout Me, and Sometimes I’m Happy, 12 1/2"H
89 Ray Ellis charts for “Sleepy Time Down South” and “Some Changes Made” tenor sax, guitar, Drums, and viola, prepared for Lady Day 12 1/2” X 9” 1/2”
90 3 Lady Day band Charts by Ray Ellis for violin and reed (oboe), “For All We Know” Hal Miles copies, hand drawn 12 1/2” X 9 1/2”
91 3 Lady Day band Charts by Ray Ellis for violin, alto sax, and cello, for “You Took Advantage of Me” Hal Miles copies, hand drawn 12 1/2” X 9 1/2”
92 2 Lady Day band charts for 2nd tenor, “Blue Moon” and “Too Marvelous” “Chiefy” salaam copies, hand drawn 12 1/2” X 9 1/2”
93 3 Lady Day band charts “Lover Come Back” and “Nobody’s Business” trumpet, trombone, tenor sax, copies, hand drawn 12 1/2” X 9 1/2”
94 2 sheets of Lady Day band charts, hand drawn, “Miss Brown to You” for piano and “Wished on the Moon” piano and clarinet 12 1/2” X 9 1/2”
95 Louis McKay archive and estate papers, last husband of Eleanor McKay aka Billie Holiday - Ephemera Group 11"H x 17"W (Large photographs)
96 From the estate of Louis McKay, ex husband to Billie Holiday, Lot of black and white promotional photos from late 70s early 1980s 8"H x 10"W (One)
97 Louis McKay archive and estate papers, controversial last husband of Eleanor McKay aka Billie Holiday, royalty statement for 1968/69, letter from Isabelle Marks of Decca Records to Louis McKay, Dec. 31, 1964, torn let...
98 Signed headshot of Cha Cha Hogan lead singer of the Ink Spots inscribed to Louis McKay in red pen, from Louis Mckay’s estate 10"H x 8"W
99 Johnny Mathis signed “8x10” inscribed to Pat, 1986, from the collection of Louis McKay 10"H x 8"W
100 Derby Steel Guitar Mold 21"W x 39"H x 5"D
101 Circa 1959-1960 Supro Valco-Chicago 51 Model 1616T Vintage Tube Amp 16”H X 16”W X 8”D
102 Emerson Radio and Television dealership advertising clock, Pam Bulb Electric Clock co. Brooklyn, New York 15”Dia. X 5”D
103 Lackner Neon-Glo Art Deco Marbled Brown Catalin Bakelite clock circa 30's and 40's, Cincinnati, Ohio. 6 1/2” X 6 3/4” X 4”
104 Lackner Neon-Glo Art Deco Marbled yellow and black Catalin Bakelite clock circa 30's and 40's, Cincinnati, Ohio 6 1/2” X 6 3/4” X 4”
105 Beautiful Lackner Neon-Glo Art Deco Marbled blond Catalin Bakelite clock circa 30's and 40's, Cincinnati, Ohio 6 1/2” X 6 3/4” X 4”
106 ZAP comix no.0 R.Crumb Apex novelty company, October 1967, good clean copy, slight yellowing, no rips,
107 Showcase #22 DC comics, October 1959, 1st Green Lantern, HAL JORDAN 10" X 7"
108 Showcase #23, comic book Green Lantern, published by DC Comics December 1959. “The Invisible Destroyer," Silver Age 10” X 7”
109 1944? World War II-era poster titled, "Here's a War Job for You" by Adolph Treidler 18”H x 13 3/4”W (sight), 21 1/2”H x 17 3/8”W (canvas).
110 Vintage Shredded Ralston Breakfast Cereal Poster 1940’s? 39 1/2”W x 29 1/2”H
111 Buck and Bubbles Laff Jamboree 1946 Vintage Movie Poster, Ford Lee "Buck" Washington & John "Bubbles" Sublett, on Canvas 46”H x 32”W
112 vintage circus poster by The Enquirer Printer Co., distributed by Poster Pals in 1980 42”W x 27 5/8”H
113 Charles White limited edition 1977 prints published by The Brown Pharmaceutical Co. Inc. incomplete 20”H x 16”W (all), 20 1/2”H x 17”W (poster book cover)
114 Black Heritage first day of issue / first day cover envelopes, 7pc: SIGNED George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" (one)
115 Poems of the Caribbean: The Caribbean Poetry of Derek Walcott & the Art of Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988), Limited Editions Club, NY, 1983. Signed by the author and artist, edition 1034/2000. 12 3/4"H x 10 1/4"W x 1 3/8"
116 Paul Harris "Elizabeth" mixed media found object sculpture. 16"H x 14 1/2"Depth x 5 1/2"W
117 African American Large Framed Ephemera 1892 Indiana Baptist State Convention Certification lithograph to Washington Jones in antique wooden frame. 19 1/2"H x 15 1/2"W, 28"H x 23 3/4"W (frame)
118 Antique American Optical Co. Phorometer eye examiner. 6 1/2"H x 8"W x 3 1/4"D
119 2 pairs of Vintage American Optical Co. trial lens frames. 6 1/8"L x 3 1/4"W (smallest)
120 Antique American Optical co. optometrist tool trial fitting frames with original case. 6 1/2"L x 2 1/2"W (glasses)
121 Vintage case of Celluloid discs from American Optical for optical testing with 2 disc holders. 10 1/4"L x 6 5/8"W x 3 1/4"H
122 Antique Early 20th c. American Optical Company optometrist’s oculist test case. 15"L x 7"W x 3 1/4"H (case)
123 2 pairs of antique decentering glasses made in Japan and Germany, unbranded. 7 3/4"L x 1 3/4"W (German)
124 Case of vintage contact lenses, Mueller Welt Fluidless Contact Lenses, vintage optical equipment. 13"L x 4 1/2"W (case)
125 Art Deco tinted pink octagonal lens eyeglasses with gold filled engraved hardware and original case. 4 1/4"W Face x 4"L Temples
126 2 pairs Antique Victorian lorgnette opera pince-nez eyeglasses with tortoise shell and cork nose pads. 4"L x 1 5/8"W (largest)
127 Antique eyeglasses group with 14K gold frame glasses, Art Deco ArtCraft gold filled glasses with engraved hardware, Art Deco Stevens & Co. gold filled glasses with wire temples, and H Porsche Chicago optometrist antique
128 Vintage 4pc. eyewear glasses group with two gold filled pairs, faux tortoise shell pair, black frame pair, and hardshell case. 4 3/4"L x 1 5/8"W (faux tortoise shell)
129 Vintage group of clip on sunglasses with hard shell and soft shell cases. 4"L x 2 1/8"W (round green glasses)
130 3 pairs Antique vintage sunglasses with 2 pairs of Willson sunglasses, dark cobalt blue lens sunglasses, and hardshell case. 4 3/4"L x 1 5/8"W (cobalt sunglasses)
131 Vintage pair of Wilson green lens welding safety goggles with leather protectors and pair of Wilson clear lens safety glasses with mesh protectors. 5 1/2"L x 2 1/8"W (green goggles)
132 Antique Civil War era artillery wire mesh safety glasses / goggles with storage tin. 5 1/4"L x 1 3/8"W
133 2 pairs of vintage safety goggles with one Wellsworth pair and Willson goggles tin case. 5 1/8"L x 1 7/8"W (largest pair)
134 Vintage Willson safety goggles with mesh eye protection and leather details. 5"L x 1 7/8"W
135 Antique pair of safety goggles with wooden eye protection. 5"L x 2 1/8"W
136 2 pairs of vintage Aviator / Motorcycle leather and metal goggles. 6 1/2"L x 2"W (smaller pair)
137 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI 1909 balloon race postcard "Ready for the Race". 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W
138 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI balloon race postcard "Scene during Balloon Races at the Speedway". 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W
139 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Post WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W (postcard w/out border)
140 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 5/8"H x 5 1/2"W (1909 postcard)
141 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W (dated post card)
142 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W (undated postcard)
143 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W (all)
144 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS WWI Era Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 5/8"H x 5 5/8"W (postcard with border)
145 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS WWI Era Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 5/8"H x 5 5/8"W (postcard with border)
146 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 5/8"H x 5 1/2"W (largest)
147 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 1/2"H x 5 5/8"W (largest)
148 1909 Indianapolis Race ticket with Barney Oldfield autograph 18"H x 12 1/2"W, 20"H x 14 1/2"W (frame)
149 1910 Indianapolis Motor Speedway 3rd place bronze driver's medal made by Tiffany & Co. 6 1/8"Drop x 1 3/4"Medal Diameter
150 1910 Indianapolis Motor Speedway 3rd place bronze driver's medal made by Tiffany & Co. 6 3/4"Drop x 1 3/4"Medal diameter
151 Rare 1911 Indianapolis 500 Race Pennant From Joel E. Finn Collection. 10"W X 27"H
152 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1920's Indy 500 racing postcards group. 5 1/2"L x 3 5/8"W (largest)
153 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1920's Indy 500 racing postcards group. 5 5/8"L x 3 5/8"W (largest)
154 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1920's Indy 500 racing postcards group. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (largest)
155 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1920's Indy 500 racing postcards group unused. 5 5/8"L x 3 1/2"W (largest)
156 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1920's Indy 500 racing postcards group unused duplicates. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (all)
157 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1920's Indy 500 racing postcards group unused duplicates. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (all)
158 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1930's Indy 500 racing postcards group unused. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (smallest)
159 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1930's Indy 500 racing postcards group. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (all)
160 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1930's Indy 500 racing postcards group. 5 1/2"L x 3 5/8"W (all)
161 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1930's Indy 500 racing postcards group unused. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (all)
162 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1930's Indy 500 racing postcards group unused. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/4"W (smallest)
163 Carl G. Fisher, founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indy 500 signed personal letter dated July 23, 1932. 11 3/4"H x 9 3/8"W (frame)
164 1938 Indianapolis 500 Pennant 25 5/8"L x 8 1/2"W
165 Pair of possibly 1920's/30's? Indianapolis 500 pith helmet hats, 1 signed 13 1/2"D X 7"H
166 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1940s Indy 500 Racing postcards. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (postcard w/ border)
167 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1940s and one 1920 Indy 500 Racing postcards. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (1920 card)
168 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1940s Indy 500 Racing postcards. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (all)
169 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1940s Indy 500 Racing postcards unused. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (card w/ border)
170 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1940s Indy 500 Racing postcards. 5 1/2"L x 5 1/2"W (dated postcard)
171 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1940s Indy 500 Racing postcards. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (postmarked card)
172 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1940s Indy 500 Racing postcards unused. 5 1/2"L x 3 1/2"W (all)
173 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Indy 500 racing silver plated spoon. 5 3/4"W x 1 1/4"W
174 Retro MB Marcel Boucher "Winged Wheel" rhodium and gold plated racing winged wheel book piece brooch with rhinestone crystal accents. 2 3/8"H x 2 1/2"W
175 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS 1930s-1940s old photograph prints of 1st place racers. 6 1/2"L x 4 1/2"W (all)
176 Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS old photograph prints unused postcard group. 5 3/4"L x 3 7/8"W (card w/out border)
177 Metal/Wire Gambrel Batteries Indy 500 Collapsible Display Rack 13"D x 26"W x 48"H
178 Benedict studios no. 143 hammered copper ashtray with attached race car-themed match book holder. 4 1/4” X 7” X 6 1/2”
179 Paddlewheel power source working patent model;
180 Antique Duck Foot Tires advertising print featuring a whimsical collage of water vehicles
181 1956 Thompson Classic Woodie & Accompanying Trailer.
182 Vintage Connelly Hook 65” wood water ski, adjustable rubber foot binding 65"L
183 Vintage Connelly Short Line Graphite 65” water ski, large 11-12 rubber foot binding, retro black, red, orange and yellow paint job 65"L
184 Vintage Connelly Comp-2 69” water ski, adjustable rubber foot binding, metal fin, wavy wood grain design 69"L
185 Vintage O’Brien Competition 66” wood slalom water ski, adjustable rubber foot bindings, metal fin 66"L
186 Rare Vintage 1970s? Maha Maherajah Exotic Hardwood 165cm (65") Slalom Water Ski 65"L
187 Antique CJ Cut-N-Jump (Sam Diego, CA) CX-100? Wood Slalom Ski with Bevel Edge & Adjustable Bindings, Rubber Foot Fixtures, Metal Fin on Bottom, Cosmetic Dings/Wear, 72”L x 7”W
188 Large nautical-themed 3-tiered display shelf 54"W X 15 1/2"D X 63"H
189 Johnson's folding goose waxed cardboard decoys 21 1/2"H x 17 1/2" (Largest)
190 Large 15” steam pressure gauge manufactured by Star Brass MFG. Co. of Boston, Massachusetts 15” X 8” heavy
191 Antique 1901 Oak A.R. Brown (Erwin, Tennessee) 40-Drawer Rotating Hardware / Bolt Cabinet. Detachable Marble Top. Many drawers need work. 2'D x 2'W x 3'H
192 Large Metal/Wood Perfect Circle Piston Rings Freestanding Store Display 33"W x 10"D x 60"H
193 Large Bud’s BMW sign 52in x 78in x 10in
194 5pc Honda Dealership Chiclets Sign. 37in x 37in x 10in
195 Metal Embossed Curtis Hitch-N-Run System Snow Plow Dealer Sign 23.5"W x 17.5"H
196 Vintage Lynn Bros. Body Shop Wood Truck Tailgate 60"W x 11"H x 3"D
197 Standard Oil Co. (Indiana) Compound Neatsfoot Harness Oil tin in crate 15.5”H x 12.5”W x 10.5”D (Crate)
198 Vintage advertising wood crate/shipping container, Hills Special Lubricating Oils 15”H x 10”W x 11”D
199 Horse drawn wicker buggy / cart rickshaw carriage with red paint and wooden wheels. 20 1/2"H (middle of spokes), 48"W (interior of the wheels), 32"W (between shafts)
200 1908 Cardboard Jap-A-Lac The Glidden Varnish Co Folding Country Store Sign 42"W x 30"H (Unfolded)
201 HUGE Painted Wood “The Delscamp Paint & Glass Co.” Sign 8'3"W x 16"H
202 Framed 1936 Pabst Blue Ribbon/PBR Beer Advertisement. “Courtesy of Pabst Breweries.” ~44"W x 33"H (frame)
203 Large 2-sided painted wood “Mr. J’s” Tobacco Pipe Sign 30"Hx 66"W
204 Antique 1880s? Uncle Sam Peanut Warmer/Roaster St Clair Bros and Co. 21 1/2"H x 18 1/2"W x 18 1/2"D
205 Self-Framed Shaw’s Pure Malt Tin Litho Advertising Sign 16"W x 22"H
206 Self-framed Tin Fehr’s Malt-Tonic “For Health And Strength” Sign 23"W x 29"H
207 1930’s/40’s? Embossed “Drink Cleo Cola For Goodness Sake” tin advertising sign ~27"W x 13"H
208 Rainbo Bread general store screen door 35"W x 77"H
209 Vintage 1940’s Coca-Cola countertop fountain dispenser, 19”D X 12”W X 24”H
210 Double-sided metal Coca-Cola sign 24"H x 36"W x 4"D
211 Tin Embossed Hires Root Beer Soda Advertising Sign 30"W x 12"H
212 Large Hires “Drink It Creamy” 5¢ Root Beer Barrel/Dispenser 39"H x 22 1/4"Diam.
213 Vintage Rochester Root Beer Barrel Dispenser/Tap, advertising 16" diameter x 29"H
214 Goold's Orangeade Dispenser/Tap. 12"Dia. X 21"H
215 Fresh Up With 7-Up Soda Advertising Bottle Return Rolling Wire / Metal Cart 17"W x 10"D x 39"H
216 Large 1940’s Sealtest Ice Cream Masonite Sign 56"W x 32"H
217 1920’s? Dake’s Delicious Ice Cream Metal Advertising Sign, Greenfield/Saratoga Springs, New York 20"W x 28"H
218 Antique Oak? Wonder Bread store display table 20"D X 48 1/2"W X 42"H
219 1900’s Ever Ready 10 Cent Coin Op Sandwich Lunch Counter early vending machine 10"D x 23"W x 25"H
220 Self-framed Tin Gunther’s Famous Chicago Candies “Springtime” Sign 22"W x 28"H
221 Large Antique Wood/Canvas “Studio Styles $1.98" Shoe Sign 6'W x 22"H
222 Framed 19th Century C. Aultman & Co. “The Buckeye Binder” Print Poster/Sign 23"W x 30"H
223 Antique Oak? Slant Top 3-Drawer Desktop Spool cabinet Desk. 25"W x 17"D x 13"H
224 Antique oak? 6-drawer lingerie chest 27"W x 22"D x 47"H
225 Rare Antique The "Boye" Hand Sewing Needle Rotating Countertop Store Display 18"W x 20"D x 9"H
226 LARGE Wooden Drawing Model Artist's Jointed Mannequin, Late 19th Century.
227 Large Folk Art Stars & Moon Inlaid parquetry / marquetry Blanket Chest / wooden trunk. Americana, 19th Century. G.W. Crowe 20.5"D x 38.5"W x 24.5"H
228 Antique Walnut/Mahogany? sled-legged coffer/blanket box 20"D x 36"W x 29"H
229 Giant Antique German 1920s papier mache turkey form pressed paper candy container. 14 1/2"H x 10 1/2"W
230 Pair of Antique German 1920s papier mache figural turkey candy containers. 7 3/4"H x 4 1/4"W x 6 1/2"Depth (larger turkey)
231 Antique German 1920s papier mache figural turkey candy container with iridescent green paint. 8 1/2"H x 4 1/4"W x 4 5/8"Depth
232 Pair of Antique German 1920s papier mache figural turkey candy containers. 7 1/2"H x 4"W x 6"Depth (largest turkey)
233 Large Framed Gregg & Son Inc. (Indianapolis, IN) Dry Cleaners "Home of Greggorizing" Advertising Sign 37"W x 42"H (Frame)
234 Framed “Enjoy These Winter Days” Dry Cleaning Advertising Poster 28.5"W x 44.5"H
235 Framed “Look Fit This Fall In Smart Clean Clothes” Dry Cleaning Advertising Poster 28.5"W x 44.5"H (Framed)
236 Antique wood/metal O-Cedar Polish - Mops - Dusters - Wax Tin Litho Advertising Store Display Shelf 15"W x 12"D x 42"H
237 Bissell’s Carpet Sweeper Store Display/Hanging Rack 24"W (Base diameter) x 69"H
238 Large oak general store cabinet 48 1/2"W x 18"D X 85" H
239 Antique Webster’s Seeds Mammoth Packet Seed Box 15"D x 29"W x 6"H
240 French’s Pure Spice Jar Tole Painted Countertop Tin / Metal Advertising Display/Dispenser 15"W x 15"D x 22"H
241 Antique MJF Cast Iron Coffee Mill Grinder 9 1/2” H x 7 1/2” Diam.
242 American late 19th-early 20th century general store tole painted tea bin 19.5”H x 13.5”W x 15.5”D
243 8-Bin bulk food/biscuit/candy general store display/shelving unit with glass top bins ~41"W x 21"L x 48"H
244 Antique Oak Counter Top Cube Display Case With Glass Windows 30"D x 27"W x 26"H
245 Large antique general store counter 35"H x 60"W x 23"D
246 Large Antique La Preferencia Cigar Box Crate with Metal Sign 12"D x 25"W x 17"H
247 Mid-Century Wood Camels Cigarettes Drug Store Display Rack Shelf. 24"W x 14"L x 63"H
248 HUGE Beech-Nut Chewing Tobacco Vintage Banner by P. Lorillard Inc. 9'5”W x 36 1/4”H
249 Large Empty Old King Cole Fancy Pattern 196lbs Metal Advertising Barrel with label 16" Diameter x 28"H
250 Metal 1950’s Kleenex Pocket Tissue Coin-Operated Vending Machine 7"D x 6"W x 38"H
251 Dodgem Bumper Cars vintage amusement park painted canvas advertisement 31 1/2”W x 38”H
252 Unusual carnival style mechanical toy bullseye game 15” X 14” X 8”
253 1870's Antique Cast Iron Creedmoor Mechanical Bank 10"W X 2 1/2"D X 6 1/2"H
254 Antique 1880's Cast Iron Hubley Wolf & Squirrel Mechanical Bank 7"W X 3"D X 7"H
255 Antique Late-1800's Fidelity Trust Vault Still Bank 6" W X 5 1/2"D X 6 1/2"H
256 Antique 19th Century? Trick Dog Mechanical Bank 8 1/2"W X 3"D X 7 1/2"H
257 Antique Late-19th Century Cast Iron "Organ Bank" Mechanical Bank With Cat & Dog 6"W X 4"D X 7 1/2"H
258 Antique Late-19th Century Tammany Mechanical Bank 3 1/2"W X 5"D X "H
259 Dayton Toy Works (1909-1935) Pressed Steel Fire Truck 3 1/2"W X 20"L X 8"H
260 6 antique toy tin cars with advertising for Mobil, UPS, Sealtest, and the police, Elvin, Japan, convoy 3/4"H x 1 1/4"W x 3"D
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