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$125 USDDemley Auto Dice a 1930’s Pocket Dice Game
Collectibles
Here is a vintage pocket dice game from the 1930’s made by the Demley Company in New York. It’s a nifty little hand-held dice game in a pocket sized steel box measuring 3 ¼” X 1 ¾” and 3/8” thick. To operate you simply push in the button at the side to start the two wheels inside spinning. When the button is released, the dice stop in the proper position to be viewed through the viewing windows. This game is in excellent condition and it works perfectly. The top half of the game is polished ...
$169 USD Offers ConsideredAntique Walnut Bocce Balls with Ivory Monograms 18-1900’s
Antiques
Here are 5 very nice antique 5” diameter Bocce balls and one smaller pallino ball from the late 1800's to the early 1900’s. Four of the balls are labeled as “R.G. Lawrie Glasgow” and one is a “Taylor-Rolph Ltd.” from London. The 4 Lawrie balls have ivory discs on one side with the initials “E.J.W.” and the numbers 1,2,and 4 on the other, (There are two number 2’s and one just has the initials “C.J.” on the opposite side.) The Taylor-Rolph ball is also labeled with an ivory “E.J.” disk but no ...
$139 USD Offers ConsideredOriginal Aermore Exhaust Whistle Model “T” 1912
Collectibles
Here is an original Aermore automobile exhaust whistle from the 1912. These whistles were designed to be attached to the exhaust system of the car. A cable attached between the valve and the driver compartment was used to open the valve and sound the whistle. Its 4 tuned whistle tubes produce a very loud train-like whistle sound. This is a fairly heavy unit weighing about 5 lbs. and measuring about 15” in length. Its constructed of Nickel-plated brass tubes and a cast iron valve assembly. The ...
$1,199 USD Offers ConsideredPace Harvey’s 50¢ Slot Machine 1960’s Mechanical
Collectibles:Coin Operated
This is a 50-cent denomination Pace slot machine retired in the 1960’s from a Harvey’s Casino. This is one of the last mechanical type slot machines made before they switched over to the more complicated electrical-video type so popular today. This slot machine uses electricity only to power the internal lamps and bell.it does not use electrical power to operate any of the mechanics. Just insert a 50¢ coin, pull the handle, and hope for the right combination on the reels. The mechanisms have ...
$299 USDVintage Carnival Gambling Game Board “High Card” Spades
Collectibles
This is a very well made and very old folding game board likely to be from a traveling carnival or casino in the early 1900’s. The board is labeled at the top as “High Card” and has the entire spade card set from Ace to King embedded into the green fabric surface. The game board is in three sections that opens on concealed hinges to make a 40” wide X 16” surface. It folds into a 16” X 20” X 2 ½” compact package. As you can see in the photos, the game board surface shows some wear from use but it ...
$1,399 USD Offers ConsideredClassic Mills High Top Slot Machine 5¢ Excellent!
Collectibles
This is an original Mills high top slot machine from the late 1940’s. The machine is in excellent condition, the outer case has been completely dismantled and repainted and the mechanism has been cleaned and adjusted. All the payouts work as they should and the machine is totally original. This is a 5¢-denomination machine, it is equipped with a working jackpot. The original back door along with lock and key are provided and the original coin box is also included. If you are not familiar with ...
$299 USDSalesman Sample 1950’s Refrigerator 8” Tall – Servel
Collectibles
This is a small (8” X 4” X 2”) Servel Company kerosene or gas operated model refrigerator from the 1940-50’s. The model is a salesman’s sample complete with its original carrying case and in excellent condition. The model is an exact replica of the actual refrigerator and although I haven’t tried it, I believe that it is a working model. These type of refrigerator use no electricity; they have an absorption-type cooling system with no compressor or other moving parts. This salesman sample model ...
$225 USDCoin Operated Binoculars Box – Race Track 25¢
Collectibles:Coin Operated
Here is a pair of binoculars inside a coin operated steel box. This item is retired from a horse race track. To use the binoculars you simply place a quarter in the slot and push the silver button. The lid pops open and inside is a pair of binoculars attached to a 3-foot long cable. The binoculars and box show some wear from age but both are still in good operating condition. An unusual coin-op item! Size is 6” X 6” X 2 ½”. Working lock and key are included.
$499 USDMills Vest Pocket Slot Machine 1930’s
Collectibles:Coin Operated
This is a 1930’s era 5-cent play Mills Vest Pocket model slot machine. These smaller tabletop slot Mills machines were designed to have all the same features of the larger Casino machines only compacted into a 8” X 8” X 7” size. Insert a nickel; slide the coin mechanism and if you get the right combination, your winnings are paid in the covered slot below. This is a classic 1930’s era machine and it is totally original with the exception that the case has been re-painted to look like a new ...
$120 USDSeeburg Shoot The Bear Dog Figure
Collectibles:Coin Operated
This is an original dog figure from a “Shoot The Bear” arcade game from the 1950's. All I have is the dog itself but he’s in great shape! If you’re old enough to remember these old Seeburg arcade games you’ll recognize the Pluto-like dog. He’s about 7” long and constructed on a metal frame with a spring mechanism. The outside is textured latex. On one side he has a happy face and on the other he’s mad. The idea was to shoot the bear with a ray of light from an accompanying rifle. There was a ...
$129 USD Offers ConsideredProgressive Proof Label Arthur Donaldson Cigars 1920’s
Collectibles
This is a cigar label proof for Arthur Donaldson pilsen Cuban cigars made in the 1920’s. A proof is one part of creating a chromolithograph label and one of the rarest pieces of cigar label art you can collect. Only a few proof sets are ever created for each cigar label. This label was made by Heywood, Strasser, and Voight Litho Co. in New York. This proof measures 12 ½” by 9 ½” and has been professionally framed. The frame has an antique gold finish with a clear glass front. It measures 19” by ...
$325 USDTelegraph Receiver Printer Morse Printer 1930-40’s
Collectibles
Here is a Morse code telegraph receiver and printer. The device uses a wind-up Geneva mechanism to print out incoming Morse code on to a reel of tape (ticker tape). I believe that it can receive and print two different messages at the same time. This piece is all brass and metal construction. The Geneva mechanism is housed inside the brass box. The box presently has brass panels on the top and back but I’ve seen some of these units with glass panels so one can see the workings of the gears ...
$120 USD Offers ConsideredSchwinn Generator / Headlamp Kit Original 1967
Collectibles
This is an original Deluxe Schwinn part No. 0414 wheel generator, headlamp, and tail lamp kit. The set was manufactured in West Germany for the Schwinn Bicycle Company. This set is complete,“New in Box” and unused. The box is dated 1967. The set includes; the headlamp, tail lamp, generator, wire, mounting brackets, original box, and instructions.
$35 USD Offers ConsideredSecret Black and White Marble Ballot Box Masonic
Collectibles
Here is a vintage secret ballot box still in excellent condition. The box is Mahogany and Oak wood and measures 8” X 4” X 2 ½”. It has a hole on one side for inserting the votes (marbles white or black) and two inner compartments separated by a removable partition. There are 7 stone marbles included with the box. These types of boxes were used as secret voting devices in Masonic and other similar lodges through out the country. I believe they are still used today. A very nice vintage item.
$169 USD Offers ConsideredThornes Excelda Miniture Gramophone “Cameraphone” 1930’s
Collectibles
Here is a portable and compact 78RPM record player from the 1930’s. Made in Switzerland by the Thorens Music Box Company. For some reason these record players or gramophones were designed to look like cameras of that era hence the name “cameraphone”. The player is well designed and compact with all the parts fitting neatly inside the camera-like metal box for storage. This Excelda is complete and in good working condition. It has the green crackle paint finish on the outside and a leather handle ...
$39 USDBeautiful Antique Micro Beaded Victorian Purse
Collectibles
I am very happy to be able to offer this very old, very beautiful beaded handbag. The purse measures 9” top to bottom and is 6 ½” across. There are no beads missing, it has what appears to be a Bakelite chain link carrying handle, and a decorative frame with a locking clasp. The frame has an attractive engraved leaf pattern with a matching clasp. The Bakelite link chain has one link hooked together with a brass wire. The outside of the purse appears to be in excellent condition. The inside of ...
$449 USDAfrican Woman + Child Fertility Statue Senufo Ivory Coast 68”
Collectibles
Here is a vintage fertility statue of a seated woman holding a child. Hand carved by the Senufo people of West Africa, the statue is from a local estate and brought here in the 1970-80’s. The actual year that it was carved is unknown. The statue is made entirely out of wood and painted with a light blue-gray wash type stain. Some of the color has faded away but the statue still makes a nice display. The woman has an elaborate headdress with a bird- like figure on her forehead. She has braided ...
$69 USDVintage Tastevin English Silver Plate
Collectibles
This is a beautiful silver plated wine tasting cup or tastevin. It was made in England by "WA" and hallmarked with "WA E.P.O.C. Made in England hand Chased 1092". It has no dents, dings or plate loss wear. The piece measures 1 1/4" tall x 3 1/4" wide. Weight is 3 ounces. It is hallmarked on the bottom of the handle but there is no monogram on this item. A great gift for the wine enthusiast or a silver collector!
$15 USDToy Western Cowboy Outfit - Hat, Chaps, Vest, & Badge
Collectibles:Toys
Here is a very nice old child’s cowboy play outfit from the 1950-60’s. It includes a vest, chaps, cowboy hat, and metal Sheriff’s badge. The vest and chaps are made of a very realistic looking brown suede fabric with fringe and tie straps along the edges. The chaps also have ornamental metal buttons along the edge. The total length of the chaps is 39 inches. The vest is about 20 inches long and should fit a medium sized child. The cowboy hat is made of a heavy felt material and is about 7” long ...
$65 USD Offers ConsideredSchuco Akustico 2002 Toy Car 1930’s
Collectibles:Toys
This is a Schuco Akustico 2002 model form around 1930. The car shows some wear but is otherwise in very nice condition. It has a steering wheel that turns the front tires, a brake that stops the car motor, and a horn button. The car motor works fine and the wind key is included. This car has a unique feature in that there is a second wind hole at the bottom that enables the horn to blow. Unfortunately this is the one feature that doesn’t seem to work on this car. Size is about 6” in length.
$179 USDVintage Elevator Directional Arrows
Collectibles
Here is the directional arrows indicator unit retired from a 1950’s era elevator. The faceplate is solid brass with two frosted Lucite directional arrows. The faceplate measures 10” X 4 ½” and can be hung on the wall by itself or if you want to make this operational the lighting mechanism and bell are also included. The bell/light mechanism is designed to be mounted inside a wall with the faceplate on the exterior. In used but excellent condition,
$19 USDIron 71/4” Traveler Early Wheelwright Measuring Tool 1800's
Collectibles:Tools
This tool, with an 71/4" diameter wheel was used to roll around the outside of a wooden wagon wheel to determine the circumference in order to make the iron tire to the right size. Early travelers were hand-forged, later (17th & 18th Century) versions were cast iron and had pointers attached to the central pivot to help keep count of the number of revolutions. This antique tool is still solid and usable, it will display well however please note that it is badly pitted from age and rust.
$189 USDKiss-O-Meter Vintage Countertop Arcade Game
Collectibles
Here is a 1960’s era arcade Kiss-O-Meter still in excellent condition. Insert a quarter, place your hand on the machine as indicated, and have your kiss ability rated by the machine (from “Sub-Zero” to “Hot”). An interesting vintage arcade machine that’s still a guaranteed counter top moneymaker. Originally this machine was set up to accept nickels but was changed at some time in the past to take quarters. The original 5-cent coin slide will also be included. The machine really does work. I’m ...
$24 USDLightning Adding Machine Bakelite 1940
Collectibles
Here is an original Lightning adding machine complete with stylus, instruction booklet, guarantee, box, and Bakelite stand. The calculator is in “like new” condition. About 13” in length.
$19 USDLovely Vintage Italian Leather Covered Box
Collectibles
A lovely old Italian box with a reddish brown leather covering and original wood interior lining. The box is labeled as “Imported Italie” on the bottom. It dates to the early 1900’s in very nice antique condition throughout. The leather has a nice shine and there are only a few signs of wear. All four sides as well as the top are gold tooled and the lines are very pronounced and bright. The hinges, which I think are brass, are stable and work fine. A good sized box, measuring approximately 7 ...
$199 USDOriginal 1885 Cast Iron Scott Paper Toilet Dispenser
Antiques
This is a very nicely restored (repainted) original cast iron toilet paper dispenser from the late 1800’s. It work's with flat rectangular paper. The front is stamped as “Hoyt's Toilet leased from Scott Paper Co. Limited Philadelphia, Penna. Patented Dec 22 1885”. It still has its original lock and it comes with a working key. This item is 8 1/2 inches high 6 inches wide and 4 inches deep. It has a cast iron frame on the front where an advertisement card can be inserted. This antique dispenser ...
$45 USDPost Office Box Door Lock Box - Excellent!
Collectibles
Here is a Post Office box door expertly made into a lock box or vault. The door is solid brass with the U.S. eagle design, a small view window and double tumbler lock dials. The door has been set into a very solid oak box measuring 9 ¼” X 4 ½” X 5 ½”. Both the vault and the door are in excellent condition with no damage of any kind. The interior walls of the box are very clean and lined with a soft maroon color velvet fabric. A beautiful piece!
$295 USDAdvance Manufacturing Wrigley’s Gum Vending Machine 1920’s
Collectibles:Coin Operated
This is a gum dispenser made by the Advance Manufacturing Company, a “Unit-C” model. The unit is labeled on the front with a patent date and year of 1925. It is in original condition and still has its original orange color paint. The unit is in excellent condition and works perfectly. It’s set up to dispense one stick of gum for a penny. This version includes the window with original Wrigley’s chewing gum card. It even has instructions on the back door and a locking coin box with key. According ...
$175 USDeXmark Salesman Sample Lawn Mower 6” tall
Collectibles
This is a small size (6” tall and 6” long) die-cast salesman’s sample exact replica of an eXmark ride-on “Lazer Z” lawn mower. The model is a quality-made metal and resin with intricate detail and it is in mint condition. The model comes with its original box, opened only for the photos.
$449 USDAntique Roulette Cigar Countertop Trade Stimulator 1890’s
Antiques
This is an antique casino-type roulette cigar game that was made between the 1880’s and the very early 1900’s. These types of games became popular in saloons and cigar stores around the 1880s. Although modeled after other gambling devices, these machines were legal since in theory they offered prizes in the form of cigars, stamps or chewing gum rather than money. Often set beside a cash register or under the checkout counters, and brought out only when it was safe to do so. These games ...
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