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Early football leather shoulder pads - Reach

$475 USDEarly football leather shoulder pads - Reach

Collectibles:Sports
I would say these are certainly the neatest early leather football shoulder pads I have ever offered for sale. Retaining the original Reach insignia they date to circa 1930s. Missing the laces for the front, they are in very good condition with just the usual scraps and rubs you would expect (see photos). Nice heavy padding on the reverse of the leather----note the leather has developed a mellow patina over the years. Would make a wonderful addition for your collection or a neat display piece. ...
Large Black Forest carved mantel clock

$995 USDLarge Black Forest carved mantel clock

Collectibles:Clocks, Timepieces
This is a really fine carved Black Forest mantel clock. Before I describe it further, it has a modern quartz movement in it. That said, the quality of the carving is wonderful. Note the two birds on the top and the overall leaf and organic motif of the remainder. Original other than the movement. Would make a wonderful addition to your home as it is a real 'show stopper'. Overall size is 20 high, 19.5 wide, and 6.5 deep. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either ...
NFL game used football w Booth Lusteg provenance

$195 USDNFL game used football w Booth Lusteg provenance

Collectibles:Sports
Official NFL game used football - circa 1960s. Marked with the Wilson Official NFL stampings and has been initialed in black marker by Booth Lusteg. Ball exhibits evident game use inclusive of surface wear (see photo). Included is a Letter of Provenance indicating as follows: 'I personally acquired the above mentioned ball during my professional career with the National Football League. As a kicker and punter, I played for the Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Miami Dolphins, and Pittsburgh ...
Wood Felix the Cat jointed doll toy

$395 USDWood Felix the Cat jointed doll toy

Collectibles:Toys
This is a great Felix the Cat jointed toy doll. I would have to say this wood piece (leather ears) is in excellent condition. Copyright Sullivan mid 1920's (see photo). I've taken several photos so you can judge the condition yourself. Overall size is 8 inches tall. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 574-594-9100. We will help arrange shipping for you; our experience with ...
Wood and cardboard toy barnyard animals fence

$145 USDWood and cardboard toy barnyard animals fence

Collectibles:Toys
This is a really neat collection of heavy cardboard standups of farm animals. About 29 in all in very good condition. Each animal has a rather extensive description on the back. Included is four pieces (each 23 inches long) of wood fence; makes a nice fenced in area. One piece of fence has a movable gate. Each animal has a wood piece of wood to hold the animal upright. Very colorful set. Vintage set but I do not know exactly the age. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ...
Willimantic spool cabinet with flying spool thread

$2,950 USDWillimantic spool cabinet with flying spool thread

Collectibles:Sewing
This is the best Willamantic spool cabinet I have had in some time. This is the model which has the flying spool of thread embossed on the back. Very original cabinet with little or no restoration. Original glass pulls on this piece. I have taken several photos so you can judge the nice condition. Would make a wonder end table or night stand. Embossed sides and front of the six drawers. Note the carved skirt on both sides. Also, the cabinet is footed; unusual for a spool cabinet as most were ...
Baseball glove endorsed by Stan Musial

$45 USDBaseball glove endorsed by Stan Musial

Collectibles:Sports
This is a early endorsed Stan Musial baseball glove or mitt. Without laces between the finers and nice high quality leather. Missing some of the laces between the web and also has some roughness around the strap. Previous owners name of Don on the strap. Overall a good looking mitt - Manufacturer insignia is in a embossed circle on the heel but I can’t read it. Impressed with Professional Model Stan Musial Floating Heel on the leather although somewhat weak. Nice supple leather and an overall ...
Baseball glove endorsed by Art Ditmar-D & M

$45 USDBaseball glove endorsed by Art Ditmar-D & M

Collectibles:Sports
This is a nice baseball mitt or glove endorsed by Art Ditmar. As you may know, Ditmar played for the Athletics and Yankees in the 1950s and 60s. This mitt is by Draper Maynard and is in good condition. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 574-594-9100. We will help arrange shipping for you; our experience with large or small has been excellent. We do offer an easy layaway ...
Exceptional antique cast iron doorstop of a dog

$150 USDExceptional antique cast iron doorstop of a dog

Collectibles:Metalware
This is a really great very heavy dog doorstop. Very fine detailed casting and a pretty patina (original paint) has developed over the years. Not sure what kind of dog this is, maybe a retriever of some kind? Might be an English door stop I think. Very good condition and over 14 inches tall and 12 inches wide. Great piece! (I noticed the closeup photo of the dog's face shows some reddish color---that is just reflection of the flash and does not exist on the piece itself). If you have any ...
Hoosier Boy coffee Can with wonderful graphics

$145 USDHoosier Boy coffee Can with wonderful graphics

Collectibles:Advertising
Neat Hoosier Boy coffee can by the Fishback Co of Indianapolis, Ind and Kansas City, MO. Wonderful graphics of young lad. Very good condition with just a couple minor tears to paper label (see photo). Just minor rust spots to bottom. Overall size is 6.25 high and 4.25 diameter. Very nice example If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 574-594-9100. We will help arrange shipping for ...
Civil War letter - Lincoln content

$725 USDCivil War letter - Lincoln content

Collectibles:Historical
Wonderful Civil War letter from Charles A Cross. Letter is dated April 19, 1865, Richmond, Va. Cross is in the Army, in the 'care of Lient. A Marshall'. In part, 'Dear Brother Emmanuel: .. We got the sad news today in the Richmond Whig that President Lincoln has been assassinated..Now that is indeed a sad calamity that has befallen the country..' Hand written on both sides with minor creases. Lincoln content increasingly difficult to find. 18 x 27 If you have any questions, please do not ...
Cast iron Horse bookends in deep relief

$165 USDCast iron Horse bookends in deep relief

Collectibles:Metalware
This is a nice matched set of cast iron horse bookends. Horses are in deep relief and nicely cast. Horse heads are in green against a rather bronze color base (see photos). Nice smooth patina and no rust------Guaranteed antique! Approx. 5 inches tall. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday or Saturday at 574-594-9100. We will help arrange shipping for you; our experience with large or small has been ...
Diamond Dye cabinet with children

$1,675 USDDiamond Dye cabinet with children

Collectibles:Advertising
Exceptional Diamond Dye cabinet. Front tin has wonderful subject matter: children playing, jumping rope, and a cat pull toy. In the background is a white house; I believe this cabinet is sometimes called the White House Diamond Dye cabinet. Excellent condition. Front read 'Diamond Dyes The Standard Package Dyes of the World'. Interior is clean and odorless, including the back of the tin, including instructions to the merchant. A wonderful cabinet with many uses. Overall size is 16 wide, 24.5 ...
Double sided oval Weavers Ice Cream sign

$325 USDDouble sided oval Weavers Ice Cream sign

Collectibles:Advertising
This is a neat double sided oval ice cream sign. Piece is red and white and reads 'Weaver's Ice Cream' on both sides. One side it also reads in small letters 'Rowley' and 'Mason W. Va.'. I assume that is the sign painter and also would assume Weaver Ice Cream was either in Mason WV or somewhere near. Great oval with very minor holes around some of the edges (probably to support on a bracket???) and some light crazing - see photo. I believe the material is a heavy wood like material - smooth on ...
English door stop with egrets

$150 USDEnglish door stop with egrets

Collectibles:Metalware
Interesting cast iron doorstop with two egrets. Piece has original black paint in mostly good condition. Birds are facing an urn with a floral arrangement. There is a missing piece to the top (see photo). This does not especially distract from the piece and it is rather difficult to see. I believe this is an English door stop. Circa 1900. 10 inches tall--quite heavy. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email or call at our store 574-594-9100. We will help ...
Clown cigarette wall thermometer

$235 USDClown cigarette wall thermometer

Collectibles:Tobacciana
This is a neat Clown Cigarettes wall thermometer. With a package of Clown cigarettes and a gentleman enjoying his 'balanced blend'. By the Axton Fisher Tobacco Co of Louisville KY. Neat piece---not sure if it is working or not---some surface damage to the paper as seen in the photos---but overall very nice condition. 9 inch diameter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 574-594 ...
Clown cigarette counter change tray

$275 USDClown cigarette counter change tray

Collectibles:Tobacciana
This is a neat Clown Cigarettes change tray. With a package of Clown cigarettes. By the Axton Fisher Tobacco Co of Louisville KY. Neat piece---without the usual chips and cracks to the glass----check photos but overall very nice condition. About 5.75 inches square. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 574-594-9100. We will help arrange shipping for you; our experience with large ...
Chicago Cubs baseball chewing tobacco tin

$225 USDChicago Cubs baseball chewing tobacco tin

Collectibles:Sports
This is a really neat tobacco tin----Chicago Cubs Chewing Tobacco tin, circa 1936. Named after the Chicago Cubs baseball team, tin is signed 'Rock City Tobacco, 1936-Limited-Quebec'. Neat round tin with colorful yellow, black, and red - in overall good condition with expected minor scratches, etc (see photo). Partial tax label remains and paper label with '20 cent plug' indicated. 6 inch diameter and 3.5 inches high. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email ...
RARE Joe Tinker Chicago Cubs in Case auto postcard

$325 USDRARE Joe Tinker Chicago Cubs in Case auto postcard

Collectibles:Sports
I've sold alot of postcards in my years in the antique business but this is one of the best. A photo card of Barney Oldfield at the wheel of a Case automobile with Joe Tinker of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. Tinker was part of the famous Tinker to Evers to Chance infield group. Card is in excellent condition and postmarked 1913. Card indicates this is Tinkers first lesson in running his new Case car. A RARE CARD with great subject matter. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ...
Early wool baseball jersey-PURDUE-1920s

$435 USDEarly wool baseball jersey-PURDUE-1920s

Collectibles:Sports
This is a nice early wool baseball jersey. Across the top is 'PURDUE' although I am not sure it pertains to the Indiana university. Overall very good condition but has a few minor stains, a couple holes in the lettering (see photo), etc. High quality shirt with original Everlast tag. Measures approx. 18 inches across chest and about 29 top to bottom. Circa 1920s. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday, ...
Good Six drawer Coats spool cabinet

$1,350 USDGood Six drawer Coats spool cabinet

Collectibles:Sewing
Six drawer J & P Coats spool cabinet with brass pulls. Cabinet is cherry and in excellent restored condition (finish is even and smooth---ready for your home). 20.5 high and 24 wide and 17.5 deep. Note the turned decorative corners. Would make a wonderful end table or night stand. Inside of drawers are clean and have no odor. Overall size is 23 high, 26 wide, and 19 deep. Circa 1900. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at ...
Great Babe Ruth endorsed baseball glove 1930s

$1,995 USDGreat Babe Ruth endorsed baseball glove 1930s

Collectibles:Sports
This is the first time I have had this mitt for sale. Have seen only a couple others. It is a Babe Ruth store model fielders glove. A period piece from the early 1930's with Babe Ruth endorsement. A Spalding mitt with faint impressed mark on glove and original brass button. Model 199. Faint remnants of original owners signature on strap. Excellent condition, supple, with no tears rips, stains, etc. Ruth signature is strong. This mitt has no finger laces as expected for this time period and is ...
Hillerich & Bradsby Joe Di Maggio baseball bat

$195 USDHillerich & Bradsby Joe Di Maggio baseball bat

Collectibles:Sports
This is a nice Hillerich and Bradsby baseball bat endorsed by Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees. I really like this bat; it has a nice developed patina without any real damage. Embossed 'Genuine' with the Joe DiMaggio signature. Overall size is 34 inches in length. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 574-594-9100. We will help arrange shipping for you; our experience with ...
Hillerich & Bradsby baseball bat-Lou Gehrig Yankee

$195 USDHillerich & Bradsby baseball bat-Lou Gehrig Yankee

Collectibles:Sports
This is a nice Hillerich and Bradsby baseball bat endorsed by Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees. The bat is taped; I usually do not like taped bats too much but this one adds to the overall 'look' of the piece. Tape is early and also has a neat period look to it. Good condition with no chips, marrs, etc. Overall size is 35 inches. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Either email us or your are welcome to call at our store on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 574-594 ...
L C Tiffany bronze candlestick

$1,200 USDL C Tiffany bronze candlestick

Collectibles:Metalware
Graceful Tiffany bronze candlestick. Piece is flowing Art Nouveau style ending with four paw feet. In a dore bronze patina. Original bobesche. 11 inches tall and signed Tiffany Studios New York. Circa 1910.
Antique small hat maker's sewing machine

$495 USDAntique small hat maker's sewing machine

Collectibles
This is a neat and unusual item. It is a antique vintage hat maker's sewing machine. I bought it from a collector of early and antique sewing machines who was quite knowledgeable about these machines. Neat piece manufactured by the Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co. of New York (see photo of brass tag). In excellent original condition - wheel turns freely and needle mechanism works. Overall measurements are 9 inches long, 9 inches high, and 5.5 deep. If you have any questions, please do not ...
Neat brass and copper boiler model - French

$2,195 USDNeat brass and copper boiler model - French

Collectibles:Scientific
A neat vintage antique brass and copper boiler live steam model, finely cast brass construction, copper rivets, some wood handles, mounted on a later wooden base, possibly French, 19th century, 17 x 6 x 6.5 inches, a wonderful later brass and glass case, 22 x 11.75. One of the side glass panels has a small glass crack in the corner -easily replaced if you so desire. Overall excellent condition with minor scratches, etc. A high quality piece, great look, and a wonderful conversation piece.. If ...
Fine German 2 weight brass dial grandfather clock

$2,450 USDFine German 2 weight brass dial grandfather clock

Collectibles:Clocks, Timepieces
German tall case clock in fine carved case (very good original finish-smooth and even). Piece has a high quality brass time and strike movement which is weight driven, which is marked 'AMUF 47428 Wurtenburg'. Scrolled floral dome top bonnet with high carved floral design on each side, molding below bonnet and reeded sides with beveled glass door and carved floral in base on turned feet, with original ornate brass encased weights and pendulum. Note the beauty of the embossed brass dial and ...
Exceptional Black Forest carved cigar box

$1,495 USDExceptional Black Forest carved cigar box

Collectibles:Tobacciana
What a wonderful carved walnut Black Forest cigar or cigarette case. Beautifully done with no damage of any kind. Piece has a family carved atop the lid which is double hinged for opening. Inside each tray is removable and slides out. The previous owner was using the piece as her jewelry box. Pretty carved leafs on all three sides in an overall organic motif. I would judge this box to be circa 1900 - as nice as you will find. Overall size is 13 wide, 8/5 deep and 13 high. If you have any ...
Rare and unusual Partners electric Fan

$1,450 USDRare and unusual Partners electric Fan

Collectibles:Metalware
Very rare and unusual partners electric fan. Professionally restored and in excellent working condition (blades, etc. may have been replaced?). Piece has two blades---one blowing each direction. Never really caught on and consequently few in existence. Bottom of base has impressed numbers which I can't make out, maybe '33 xx'. G.E. General Electric insignia on the front of each cage. Would be great for a desk (especially a partners desk) or office décor, or ?? 13.5 high 11 wide 8 deep. If you ...
 
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