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Zippo cigarette lighter.  brass etched AMERICAN FLAG.  no color.  nice detail.  Bradford with 4 slash marks before and after name (1974 issue).  tight and clean.  25.00

Zippo cigarette lighter.  FLAG OF BRAZIL enameled on on side.  on reverse: MARINA DO BRASIL Brazilia Naval Commission Washington D.C.  base has the 1955 date code.  gently used.  hinge is tight.  near mint.  99.50

Zippo cigarette lighter.  THE WILLIAMSON CO. HEATING-COOLING.  black and red illustration engraved.  on the base is the 1961 date code.  reverse is plain.  gently used.  hinge is strong.  excellent plus to near mint.  45.00

Cigarette Lighter.  CALIFORNIA SEALS Beautiful Zippo lighter.  The lighter was made by Zippo in 1967 - but the NHL logo is from c. 1974, from defunct NHL team, the CALIFORNIA SEALS. Logo is deeply incised into lighter, with colorful dark green light green blue and black enameling. This was sold at the stadium only. MINT, unused, still in original box. Comes with the box insert and pamphlet. A scarce item from this obsolete team! For the Zippo aficionado, base markings are: BRADFORD, 4 hash marks, ZIPPO, 3 hash marks, Pat. 2517191. A truly gorgeous, as well as functional piece!    65.00

cigarette lighter.  NEWPORT.  Made in Japan by Comfort. 1960's vintage.   unused.  minor wear from storage.  excellent plus to near mint.  19.50

cigarette lighter.  MOORE BUSINESS FORMS INC.  ZIPPO.  blue enameled logo with black lettering  1964 issue.  has a single dot on each side of the word Zippo on the base.  used.  near mint.  42.50

cigarette lighter.  ZIPPO Slim.   OP SAIL '76 PENN'S LANDING PHILADELPHIA.  blue enameled letters. 1976 issue.  bottom has 3 slash marks on each side of Zippo on the base.  used.  near mint condition.  35.00

cigarette lighter.  BROCKLESBY TRANSPORT.  MONTREAL TORONTO.  ZIPPO Slim.  blue and red enameling.  1962 issue.  base has 2 dots on each side of the word Zippo on the base.  used.  near mint condition.  49.50

cigarette box.  HELMAR.  gorgeous full color on front and backside.  small amount of paper loss on one side panel.  1920's I believe.  inside label is intact and clean.  excellent plus.  18.50

cigarette box.  REGENT CIGARETTES King Size.  cardboard 20 count package.  empty.  excellent.  10.00

Cigarette package wrapper Collection #1.  ten (10) different packages from the 1930's to early 1950's vintage.  used; full packages; flattened.  some show more wear than others; but overall very respectable condition.  cigarette smoking is fast becoming extinct.  Most of these brands have long been forgotten.  make sure to check the other groupings we are offering.  this lot contains: Lucky Strike; Herald Cigarettes; Marvels King Size; King Sano; Dunhill; Raleigh King Size; Zephyr; Piedmont; Omar; Camel.   35.00

Cigarette package wrapper Collection #5.  ten (10) different packages from the 1930's to early 1950's vintage.  used; full packages; flattened.  some show more wear than others; but overall very respectable condition.  cigarette smoking is fast becoming extinct.  Most of these brands have long been forgotten.  make sure to check the other groupings we are offering.  this lot contains: Fatima; Old Gold King Size; Winston; Lucky Strike; Johnny Walker; Chelsea; Kool; Sunshine; Raleigh; Domino (artwork); Domino Kings (red).    35.00

Cigarette package wrapper Collection #6.  ten (10) different packages from the 1930's to early 1950's vintage.  used; full packages; flattened.  some show more wear than others; but overall very respectable condition.  cigarette smoking is fast becoming extinct.  Most of these brands have long been forgotten.  make sure to check the other groupings we are offering.  this lot contains: Herbert Tareyton (Import & Export); Herbert Tareyton Modern Size; Picayune; Julep; Kent King Size (complimentary); Macdonald's British Consols; Phillip Morris English Blend; Chesterfield; Yorkshire King Size; Yorkshire Filter Tip.   35.00

tin container.  SMITH'S N 113-3 TORCH LIGHTER FLINTS Tin. 1 7/8 inches long by 1 3/8".  cream with green lettering.  still contains 6 flints. made by Smith Welding Equipment Corporation; Minneapolis; Minn.   no flaws.  excellent to near mint.  10.00

KOOL PENGUIN cast metal figural cigarette lighter from the late 1930’s.  great figure of the famous WILLIE!  there is wear to the "Light Up a Kool" chest decal.  hinged head opens to expose lighter.  overall excellent.   Rare! 250.00

Metal  RALEIGH CIGARETTES   figural ad piece; 4.5" tall; mint   139.95

SALEM Cigarettes advertising cigarette lighter by Penguin. Made In Japan; Superlative Automatic Lighter #18250.  Near mint to mint; never used; late 1950's vintage.  25.00

L& M FILTERS. advertising cigarette lighter from the late 1950's. Base is marked CONTINENTAL Japan.  never used.  minimal wear from kicking around a warehouse for all these years.  small nick at top of the decal.  excellent.  17.00

cigarette lighter.  KENT CIGARETTES.  1960's vintage.  Made in Japan by Symbol.  does not say KENT but has the castle logo with the striped background.  a couple minor nicks but overall excellent or nicer.  18.50

KENT CIGARETTES advertising cigarette lighter from the late 1950's. Base is marked with a "P" inside a circle and says CORONET ROCKY.  there is minor edge chipping. The black on the reverse side is gone.   never used.  very good.  12.00

KENT CIGARETTES advertising cigarette lighter from the late 1950's. Base is marked with a "P" inside a circle and says CORONET ROCKY.  minor wear on one side; but bad label chip on the other side.  unused.  good.  9.50

CANDY

postcard.  ADAMS CLOVE CHEWING GUM.  young lady wearing ADAMS hat and holding a salesman's box at waist.  printed by Defender.  postally not used.  minor scrap book residue on reverse.  overall excellent.  25.00

wrapper.  WRIGLEY'S JUICY FRUIT CHEWING GUM.  has the United Profit Sharing Coupon on reverse side.  very good or nicer.  19.50

wrapper.  WRIGLEY'S DOUBLEMINT CHEWING GUM.  has the United Profit Sharing Coupon on reverse side.  very good or nicer.  19.50

WRIGLEY'S CHEWING GUM promotional card.  circa 1927-28 (card says "For 35 Years the world has been chewing WRIGLEY'S).  when you open the card there is more advertising and four different gum wrappers. Wrigley's P.K. Chewing Sweet; Beech-Nut Spearmint "Free Sample"; Wrigley's Juicy Fruit; Beech-Nut Wintergreen "Free Sample".   The wrappers slide into place and can be removed - as ascertained by the two Beech Nut wrappers which obviously did not come with a Wrigley's advertising piece.  the Juicy Fruit has small surface tear on reverse otherwise they are all near mint to mint.  First time I have ever seen this ad card.  great item.  65.00

wrapper.  SEN-SEN Chewing Gum 1¢ wrapper.  green with blue/white/gold.  Sen-Sen Flavor.  very attractive.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  15.00

©1904 by National Licorice Company. Superfine Quality Chocolate FLEXO CHOCOLATE BARS. Multicolored graphics of British and Indian sailors landing on beach in rowboat. In distance is steamship and sailing sloop. On beach are palm trees. This is approx. 8.5” by 12.25” by 3.75”. It is the BOX TOP only. There are color graphics on the 2 long – side panels. The end panels says FLEXO CHOCOLATE BARS – 120 Net Count. Overall in very good plus to excellent condition. Minor age darkening; some edge wear.     39.50

Sterling Mint GOLD TIP GUM box; fruit flavor.  about 3" by 2.25".  Gold lettering on orange. Inside says THE ARISTOCRAT of gums - 10 Sticks for 5 cents; Cigarette Form!  1920's.  excellent.   22.00

SMART Peppermint Chewing Gum.  Made in Grand Rapids Michigan by True Blue Gum company.  blue and yellow package has graphics of a world globe; reads "SOLD AROUND THE WORLD".   Full package of 5 sticks.  each stick individually foiled wrapped with paper wrapper around the group.  1940's or 1950's vintage.  Mint.  25.00

MEDICAL

Really neat looking ad figure for EXDOL.  Has alien like guy sitting on ground with his arm in sling.  Colorfully detailed face; has 4 wiry "antennae" sticking out of top of his head.  The sign next to says "DOWN WITH PAIN";  Composition material.  Incised on side is signature "Frosst".  On back; is incised 1977; Made in Canada.  4.25" across; 6 1/8" tall.  Small nick behind his left ear; otherwise mint.  125.00

THE OXFORD BOBBY;  ad statue for Bristol Labs; 6" tall; mint  39.50

RUSCH "DOCTOR";  Large; solid PVC Ad Figure from Europe; 4" tall; nm/mint   45.00

SOSTRIC "HAPPY STOMACH" MAN;  Large; solid PVC Ad Figure from Europe; 4" tall; nm/mint    45.00

Rubber ad figure for  NOLUDAR 300 METHYPRYLON; 5 "; felt clothing; carrying lantern; nm   69.50

Advertising display of  HUMAN KIDNEY   (opens up) with stand for ALDOMET and ALDORIL Medicines. Near mint.  60.00

VINYL & PLASTIC

EFTELING Park in Holland.  vinyl squeeze toy of the Fairy Tale character with the long neck.  6" tall.  base is approx. 4.25" by 3".  colorful.  squeaker in base is intact.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  100.00

HEINZ 57 MAN.  miniature vinyl bust.  approx. 2.75" tall.  base is 1.25" square.  hard vinyl material.  base has 3 plug like holes.  1950's vintage.  not sure what it is or where it came from although I have seen it listed as a premium from the 1939 New York World's Fair (possibly atop a recipe box).  minor wear.  looks great.  very scarce.  125.00

Dakin HOBO JOE.   1977 advertising figure.  made by Dakin.  9" tall.  includes his dog; original rope leash and rope belt; black cloth jacket; bindlestiff; neckerchief and matching handkerchief in pocket.  no flaws.  near mint plus.  79.50

bank.  WONDER BREAD.  hard plastic figural loaf of bread.  "Enriched - It's Slo-Baked - Builds Strong Bodies 8 Ways".  undated but EARLY issue.  Note that it states "builds bodies 8 ways"  and not "12 ways".  red/blue/yellow on white.  4" by 1.75" by 2" tall.  complete with metal coin trap.  some wear.  scarce.  45.00

bank.  WABASSO RABBIT (cotton and linens company). hard plastic.  made in Canada.  the white plastic has yellowed.  original coin trap in base.  9.5" tall.  base is approx. 3" by 3".  coin slot in his back.  near mint but yellowing.  40.00

BUDDY LEE hard plastic doll with moveable arms.  12.5" tall.  1950's issue.  Wearing LEE Blue Jeans and red/black plaid shirt with white buttons.  Lee label on pants.  no belt.  some paint wear to shoes and back of hair.  has the BUDDY LEE logo on large raised lettering on his back.  overall excellent or nicer.  450.00

MR.  CLEAN advertising figure.  vinyl.  8" tall.  original late 1960's issue (do not confuse this with the modern reissue).  Proctor & Gamble premium.  some paint wear to flesh tones.  overall very nice and displayable.  one of the most iconic advertising mascots ever made!  scarce.  79.50

BUCKY BRADFORD vinyl squeeze toy.  advertising mascot for W.T. Grants Restaurants.  1960's or earlier vintage.  wearing pilgrim outfit he his holding round sign that says ITS YUM YUM TIME.  9.25" tall.  there is some minor warpage to the base so he stands a tiny bit atilt.  paint is near mint.  39.50

BUCKY BRADFORD vinyl squeeze toy.  advertising mascot for W.T. Grants Restaurants.  1960's or earlier vintage.  wearing pilgrim outfit he his holding round sign that says ITS YUM YUM TIME.  9.25" tall.  very clean.  near mint to mint.  49.50

HUSH PUPPIES Shoes vinyl ad doll figure.  7.5" tall.  5.75" diameter base.  great looking figurine of their mascot Bassett Hound sitting up.  has been converted into bank.  has coin slot at top of head.  needs a coin trap.  very attractive piece.  excellent.  35.00

THE WIZARD OF O's vinyl figurine.  advertising doll from Campbell's Soup Company.  1970's issue.  7" tall.  minor wear.  no flaws.  excellent plus or nicer. 45.00

Nestle's HANS.  1969 issue.  approx.  12.5" tall.  vinyl toy with removable clothing!  red beard.  his hat is molded to his head.  hard to find iconic mascot!  age soiled.  needs to be cleaned.  overall excellent.  65.00

LKW TRUCKING.  German or Dutch company.  company mascot is large; heavyset guy with big belly; wears cap and suspenders.  says LKW across his chest.  3.5" tall vinyl figure is mounted on metal baseplate; strong friction drive  motor.  he rolls along quite nicely!  made in Germany.  near mint!   69.50

BAY VIEW FEDERAL SAVINGS.  dated 1976.  Molded hard vinyl figural bank made by Dakin.  7" tall Eagle wearing an aviator's outfit with the BAY VIEW logo on his jacket.  Complete with coin trap.  Near mint condition.  a hard to find Dakin in any condition.  89.50

ESSO or EXXON TIGER.  8.5" tall; vinyl figural bank.  Base is copyrighted by Humble Oil & Refining Co.  1960's vintage.  Complete with coin trap in the base. near mint.  79.50

 THE HEINZ BABY DOLL.  9" tall vinyl squeak doll with removeable cloth bib.  doll is MINT still sealed in polybag with illustrated header card.  Made by Hungerford.  1950's vintage.  VERY hard to find doll; super rare in this condition with the package!  189.50

SERFIN.  Figural vinyl bank of  a male STORK wearing a suit.   standing in front of large clock; hand to his face like he is thinking.  Raised gold SERFIN logo on reverse.  Believe this is Mexican.  colorful; 1960's; 8" tall.  Real cute.   Minor wear; no coin trap.  45.00

SERFIN.  Figural vinyl bank of a female STORK holding giant bag of money with the gold SEFIN raised logo on front of it.  She is holding her hand to her face like she was thinking.  Believe this is Mexican.  colorful; 1960's; 8.5" tall.  Real cute.   Minor wear; no coin trap.  45.00

BANIERCITO.  Figural vinyl bank of an ARMY SOLDIER in uniform with helmet and rifle; epaulettes on shoulders.  base has raised logo of an Eagle and says in raised lettering BANIERCITO.  Made in Mexico by Vinlos Romay.  9" tall.  Paint is near mint to mint.  No coin stopper.  65.00

CAMPBELLS KID figural hard plastic cup or mug.  1960's vintage premium.  never used; mint in cardboard mailer box.  15.00

German 6.25" vinyl ad figure for  LEIPZIGER MESSE w/cloth clothing; Mint in package  95.00

SHAGGY DOG.   Pacific First Bank - Seattle.   6.5" vinyl advertising bank.  Black and white; in sitting position.  Has blue collar with logo.  Coin slot on top of his head.  mint with original coin trap intact.  58.00

Rubber squeeze 6.5"  MICHELIN MAN holding MICHELIN Doll. near mint.   250.00

tie pin or lapel pin.  MICHELIN MAN.  gold finished metal with blue sash.  includes metal tie tack closure on reverse.   small.  unused.  mint condition.  12.50

BULMER'S CIDER ad statue. Approx. 8.5" tall. Very colorful WOODPECKER. Base says BULMER'S CIDER in raised lettering on both sides. Molded in 3-dimensional relief - very detailed looking. Made of a hollow; hard plastic. No breaks; but there is some minor overall paint wear.     69.50

BAYVIEW FEDERAL SAVINGS;  advertising promo bank by DAKIN; 7"; 1976.  very good plus to excellent.  minor nicking on bottom label.  rare! 75.00

Vinyl ad bank for  MEXICAN NATIONAL LOTTERY;  11½"; colorful; nm  135.00

advertising bank;  TANG "LIPS"  vinyl; 1980.  near mint to mint. 42.50

ICEE Polar Bear  vinyl squeeze Advertising Bank.  excellent plus.  62.50

Figural advertising bank from  HOBO JOE Restaurants;   hard vinyl; near mint to mint; complete with stopper   95.00

9"  HOBO JOE Dakin advertising  doll;  complete w/dog & newspaper.  Made by Dakin to promote the California Restaurant chain.  near mint/mint  150.00

9"  HOBO JOE Dakin advertising  doll;  near mint/mint BUT he is missing the dog and his newspaper.   Made by Dakin to promote the California Restaurant chain.   95.00

Vinyl ad bank of  BARTHOLOMEW RABBIT  for Blever Industries; vg   60.00

Figural advertising Banks for KKB BANK in Europe; colorful vinyl; mint w/coin trap. Approx. 6" tall EACH 49.50
A) FOX w/picnic basket
C) CAT lying on stack of money
D) MR. & MRS. BEAR sitting on trunk

JOLLY GREEN GIANT vinyl ad doll.  9" tall.  tiny grind mark on edge of one toe - excellent plus to near mint.  150.00

FACIT MAN   West German advertising vinyl figure (gray version) for adding machine and calculator company.   mint w/box; 5" tall.   47.50

BIGFOOT (Sasquatch) wooden advertising bank.  Pacific National Bank in Seattle.  approx. 4" by 4" by 5.5" tall.  each side has different scene.  Made by Toystalgia 1977.  large cork stopper in base.  this is the only one I have ever seen.    near mint to mint.  47.50

BIGFOOT (Sasquatch) figural advertising bank.  vinyl.  mascot character for Pacific National Bank in Seattle.  long gone.  near mint to mint.  65.00

BIGFOOT (Sasquatch) 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button.  Advertising for Pacific National Bank in Seattle; mint.  scarce pin.  15.00

Borden’s advertising doll; 5"   BABY BEAUREGARD;   hard plastic rattle.  Baby bottle "fills" as he is tilted! C.1940’s; paint is worn   150.00

CP AIR (Canadian Pacific Airlines) Stewardess Doll.  blonde hair.  10" promotional Barbie style doll from this long obsolete airline.   never played with.  Mint in box.   29.50

LITTLE SPROUT figural flashlight   49.50

Advertising figural bank of  ENKA  for SPAR-PROFI; mint   50.00

RALSTON PURINA Checkerboard Chuck Wagon; dated 1975; squeak toy.  8" long by 3 3/4" tall.  Colorful; near mint condition.   45.00

PLANTERS PEANUTS

PLANTERS PEANUTS jigsaw puzzle.  "Just Nuts About Mr. Peanut".  full color photo of all kinds of Mr. Peanut collectible items.  500 piece.  when assembled 18" by 23.5".  Made by Springbok.  undated but 1990's issue.  unused.  mint still factory sealed.  27.50

MISTER PEANUT Planters Peanut windup walker.  Talbot Toys.  1984.  Toy is 2.75" tall.  complete with his cane.  mint.  factory sealed on blister card.  Light creases on card.  HARD TO FIND piece!  69.50

PLANTERS PEANUT figural charm bracelet.  5 hard plastic charms.  a tan peanut; orange peanut; blue Mister Peanut and 2 tan or beige Mr. Peanuts.  gold chain.  approx. 6.5" long.  each charm is a hair over 1" long.  1950's vintage mail-in premium.  great piece in super condition.  69.50

MR. PEANUT.  Planters Peanut mechanical pencil.  this is the hard to find red and cream version.  1950's.  has the figural Mr. Peanut at top.  top is removeable to expose eraser.  no signs of use or wear.  near mint to mint (of course the eraser has hardened).  22.50

Planters Peanuts MR. PEANUT figural plastic mug in tan.  1960's mail-in premium.  never used.  Full shining luster.  mint.  18.00

rare Pyro PLANTERS PEANUT Cowboy Buckle; circa 1960; 4" by 1 7/8".   Premium issue; has raised crossed cowboy pistols; with raised image of MISTER PEANUT; rope design around border. On reverse is the Pyro logo. Scarce Planters item; as well as for collectors of hard plastic toys. This piece is MINT. The belt hooks on each side; have a tendency to break - which is why this is so hard to find!   45.00

PLANTERS PEANUTS tin dish set. 4 tin lithographed dishes that are 3” across and one that is 6” across and about 1.5” deep. Each one has an illustration of MR. PEANUT in the center. Mail-in premium from the 1950’s. Overall, excellent condition. Minor wear, colors are bright and vivid.   16.50

April 1963 issue of PEANUT JOURNAL AND NUT WORLD Magazine. Full color ad on cover for PLANTERS PEANUTS. Mister Peanut illustrated. Reads "Wherever you go ..... wherever you are, Planters is the word for Peanuts. Pictures cans of Cocktail Peanuts. Older, larger style format. Approx. 9" by 12", 40 pages. Magazine is devoted to the Peanut and nut industry. Ads for equipment, growers, manufacturers, etc. Has faint vertical folds. Overall, very good plus to excellent.  14.00

June 1969 issue of PEANUT JOURNAL AND NUT WORLD Magazine. Full color ad on cover for PLANTERS PEANUTS. Mister Peanut illustrated. Reads "Wherever you go ..... wherever you are, Planters is the word for Peanuts. Pictures cans of Cocktail Peanuts. Approx. 8.5" by 11", 40 pages. Magazine is devoted to the Peanut and nut industry. Ads for equipment, growers, manufacturers, etc. Has faint vertical fold in center. Excellent.  12.50

September 1976 issue of PEANUT JOURNAL AND NUT WORLD Magazine. Full color ad on cover for PLANTERS PEANUTS. Mister Peanut illustrated. Reads "Wherever you go ..... wherever you are, Planters is the word for Peanuts. Pictures can of Cocktail Peanuts, jar of Dry Roasted Peanuts and bag of Southern Belle Pecans. Apporx. 8.5" by 11", 32 pages. Magazine is devoted to the Peanut and nut industry. Ads for equipment, growers, manufacturers, etc. Excellent.   10.00

REDDY KILOWATT

REDDY KILOWATT figural advertising doll.  Clear red Lucite with glow in the dark head; hands and feet.  Small head variety.  His base is thick black bakelite and is fully marked.  approx. 5.25" tall.  1950's vintage.  mint.  195.00

REDDY KILOWATT.  Advertising card form the Quad Cities Nuclear Information Center.  Approx. postcard size, pictures him and has a vial attached that ACTUALLY contains a "simulated pellet of Uranium".  Near mint to mint.  1950's vintage.   30.00

    mechanical pencil.  REDDY KILOWATT advertising San Diego Gas & Electric Co.  red on cream with dark blue upper section.  made by Scripto division ADGIF.  mint in cardboard sleeve with inner cardboard.  unused.  early 1960's vintage.  29.50

slide puzzle.  READY TO SERVE Trade Mark REDDY KILOWATT Servant of the Century.  red and blue on white hard plastic.  approx. 3" by 3.75".  modern.  unused mint condition.  12.00

night light.  REDDY KILOWATT "your electric servant".  made by Crest Specialty.  1.75" diameter.  raised image of his head.  plugs into any outlet and serves as a nite lite.  29.50

pinback button.  REDDY KILOWATT Your Electrical Servant.  red and blue on dark yellow.  "window" employee button to slide name into.  2.25" diameter celluloid.  minor spotting.  uncommon piece.  15.00

decks of cards.  REDDY KILOWATT "Your Servant of the Century".  white & red with blue and gold edge trim.  two decks.  Made by Enchanting.  undated but 1950's vintage.  standard size.   never used.  mint and factory sealed in cellophane.  the outer cellophane is tearing.  125.00

decks of cards.  REDDY KILOWATT.  full figure of him dancing on wires.  2 complete decks.  outside of box shows one as being a dark background color but both decks inside are identical.  no flaws.  appears to be unused.  near mint to mint in box.  75.00

deck of cards.  REDDY KILOWATT "Your Electrical Servant".  blue and silver graphics of him walking out of an electrical outlet.  red trim.  Made by Enchanting.  deck is complete with both jokers.  one of the jokers has writing on it.  used but overall in excellent plus condition.  45.00

patch.  REDDY KILOWATT.  3.5" diameter circular cloth embroidered patch for shirt or jacket.  red and silvery white image of his smiling face with blue lettering on an orange background.  never used.  1960's vintage old stock.  Mint condition.  14.00

REDDY KILOWATT.  Large size oval arm patch.  Unused, 1960's stock.  Heavy, colorful embroidery.  NOT some flimsy printed patch, but well made.  4.5" tall by 3" wide.  15.00

REDDY KILOWATT Magic Gripper.  "protects your hands and triples your strength".  Loosens: light bulbs; screw type bottles; jars or cans; garden hose connections; etc. etc. etc.   Also makes a good coaster for glasses; ashtrays; and vases; etc.  red graphics on yellow.  thin rubber.  REDDY is dressed in chef's hat wearing apron and carrying a stirring spoon.  approx. 5" diameter.   Mint in near mint illustrated package.  1970's vintage.   neat unusual item!  24.00

CERAMIC & COMPOSITION

SPEEDEE from McDonald's.  Long before Ronald McDonald made the scene; they used SPEEDEE as their mascot.  This is a modern issue figural ceramic bank of him.  8.5" tall.  issued in 2000.  Complete with coin trap in base.  Mint in color illustrated box with the foam inserts.  Box shows shelf wear.  REALLY good looking piece!  35.00

Early ceramic figural vase of NUGGET SAM from the casino. 1950's; well sculpted advertising piece for THE NUGGET CASINO. Deeply incised into his hat rim it says THE NUGGET SPARKS  NEV. Gold foil label on base; made in Japan. Marked on base; under the glaze in black "Exclusively for john Ascuaga's NUGGET…..RENO….NEVADA". 7.25" tall; 4.25" wide. Colorful. Great image of this old time prospector with his hands on his gun grips. GREAT cowboy collectible! Western Americana kitsch! MINT condition   65.00

KOBOLD (umbrellas?) composition Ad Doll w/movable arms.  9".  Mint!   sorry sold

HARVEY RESTAURANTS 3" porcelain figurine of "Early Harvey Girl".  late 30’s ad piece depicting 1910 style waitress! mint & rare!!  125.00

"STOPPER" DOG  ad figure for American Brakeblok BRAKE SHOES.  MIB. 139.50

"PATCHES" Oshkosh National Bank.  PANDA figural advertising bank.  approx. 6".   composition.  exc  39.50

Figural ad bank for  SUBURBAN TRUST CO.    composition.  1940's.  nm   89.50

Ceramic advertising bank of  BROWNIE GOLD.   has GIRL SCOUT logo in center of hat. 6.5" tall   120.00

JO-JOY JACK-IN-BOX  Chalkware Figural Bank.  advertising promo from W.T.Grant Five & Dimes.  1947.  Near mint 195.00

T&L CREDIT   Advertising Bank.  composition.  cowboy dog.  nm/mint.   69.95

Figural 6.5" composition ad bank of  ACEY the Cowboy Chicken   for ARCTIC CIRCLE DRIVE-IN Restaurants.  MINT in box 100.00

Figural ceramic VASE for  NUGGET SAM  from THE NUGGET Casino.  Sparks Nevada.  mint   79.50

Figural ceramic VASE for  THE ELEPHANT CASTLE RESTAURANT.    mint   44.00

STUFFED

BIGFOOT advertising doll Pacific National Bank SEATTLE.  large a hair over 20" tall.  circa 1977 issue.  extremely rare promotional item.  I have seen only one other - and it is in my personal collection. They issued vinyl banks and tin litho banks - which are scarce but do show up.  You may never see another one of these.  it does have it's original tag intact. GREAT TV cartoon ad character of the famous Northwest Sasquatch BIGFOOT Yeti!  all white with red tongue.  bottom of feet are black.  black eye brows.  black and white vinyl eyes.  there are no flaws.  near mint plus to mint.  45.00

RASTUS from Cream of Wheat.  approx. 19.5" tall cloth stuffed advertising doll.  complete with hat and apron!  This is the 1940's version (blue Cream of Wheat bowl).  overall in excellent plus condition.  some age spotting on the apron otherwise clean and bright.  great iconic advertising piece as well as a piece of Black Americana.  69.50

LEE BLUE JEANS   denim Advertising Dolls.  excellent plus.   EACH.   45.00
A) BLONDE HAIR in pigtails
B) RED HAIR
C) BLONDE HAIR in pigtails

ADVERTISING DOLLS.  stuffed cloth.  mint condition.  EACH  25.00
A) FRISBEES DOG
B) GALLO SALAMI
C) LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA
D) MD Dog

Advertising doll KODAK KOLORAMIS ©1989.  Canadian. This is a red one.  named KITZI. This was a mail-in premium from KODAK COLOR FILM. Very scarce.  you had to send money also. 10" tall stuffed piece is MINT with all it's tags. The box is worn.   18.00

Large pair of 1960’s Ad dolls for  ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE Studios.    "LETS TWIST" label on each.  exc and VERY SCARCE!  THE PAIR for 195.00

postcard.  SAMBO'S PANCAKES restaurant.  full color color artwork from the Sambo's Picture Story series.  #SP7.  1970's vintage.  message on reverse but not postally used.  excellent.  10.00

SAMBO stuffed doll in sitting position.  Made by Dakin.  blue shorts; red shirt; white turban with red jewel and feathers.  complete with umbrella AND the very scarce pancake!  Has the cardboard tag and the cloth tag.  approx. 7.5" tall.  Mint in poly bag.  sorry sold

METAL

figural paperweight.  THE DUNCAN-MILLER '60' Parking Meter.  shaped just like a coin operated parking meter.  cast white metal.  finished in dark gray and silvery gray.  has red/black/white decals.   casting is perfect but there is chipping to the decals.  cast white metal.  base is 3" diameter.  6.5" tall.  really neat item.  125.00

figural paperweight.  CLARK-GANDION CO. INC. SURGICAL APPLIANCES.  San Francisco.  bronze finished cast metal bear sitting up on haunches.  Made by American Art Works of Conshocton Ohio.  heavy.  base is 2.25" by 2.25".  4" tall.  green felt on base.  1920's or earlier vintage.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  120.00

figural paperweight.  I-H CADET LOUISVILLE.  cast iron.  International Harvester.  raised lettering.  on back side of base are large raised numbers: 9 14 74.  gold finish.  base is 2" by 2.75" and it stands 6" tall.  no flaws.  minor paint wear.  excellent.  95.00

figural paperweight.  KAISER COMPANY INC.  plaque on front reads: Jan 1 1943 FIRST PIG IRON Kaiser Company Inc.  Fontana California.  4.25" by 1.75" by almost 2" tall.  figure of a Porky Pig look-a-like leaning on ingot of pig iron.  neat looking and different!   heavy.  no flaws.  99.50

figural paperweight.  THE CHAMPION.  Registered trademark of The Champion Coated Paper Company.  Knight on horseback with lance.  silver finish on metal.  weighted base.  1920's or earlier vintage.  base us 4.5 by 2".  overall it stands 4.75" tall.   The lance is intact.  there is wear to the silver finish but overall very nice!  100.00

figural paperweight.  ZIMMERMAN BRUSH CO. 1924-1974.  special anniversary piece.  gold finished metal.  Lion wearing a crown holds a push broom!  base is 3.5" diameter and it stands a hair over 5" tall. green felt covers base.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  125.00

figural ashtray.  FRIGIDAIRE THE MODERN ICE MAN - product of General Motors.  1920's to early 1930's vintage.  cast white metal.  painted a cream color.   nice figure of the Refrigerator Man in the center.  4.5" diameter base.  approx. 4.25" tall.  a few small dings on the right side of the base where there is some missing paint.  overall okay.  early and scarce piece!  sorry sold

paperweight award.  DEKALB GOALBUSTER 80.  heavy cast metal figural with anodized finish.  figure of DEKALB man with proper jacket and hat is leaning on large "80".  raised lettering on base has the DEKALB flying ear of corn logo and GOALBUSTER.  base has cork layer to protect furniture surface.  HEAVY - probably meant to be a paperweight.  cast as 3 pieces and bolted together.  the "80"; the man; and the base.   5.25" tall.  base is 4.5" by 2.5".  mint condition.  59.50

promotional model.  OIL BURNER.  cast metal on wooden base.  brass plaque in front reads: RAY OIL BURNER CO. San Francisco Calif & Atlantic City NJ.   on reverse the plaque reads: HURLEY ENGINEERING CO. OF TACOMA Ray Burner Equipment.  finish in gray/red/white.  wear to the wood finish.  overall measurements are approx. 3" by 3" by 2.5" tall.  quite detailed.  1930's vintage.  excellent or nicer.  125.00

WILSON BROTHERS "MEN'S WEAR" Figural ashtray. Metal figural of 3 drummers dressed as MUSKETEERS standing on metal platform w/company logo. This 5.5" tall by 6" piece is mounted on a 7" by 8" marble ashtray. Very attractive and quite heavy. 1930's or 40's.   95.00

Figural ad bank for  WARD’S RIVERSIDE TIRES.    cast metal.  6.25"  95.00

 RIVERSIDE FOUNDRY figural advertising ashtray.  the figure is cast in aluminum and mounted onto a cast iron base.  the white lettering is cast into the base and reads: Riverside Fdry Div of Donsco Wrightsville PA. stands approx. 3.8" tall and the base is approx. 4" by 4" octagon.   no flaws.  mint condition.  65.00

WIND-UPS: & mechanical

CENTRAX (prazepam) P-D 353 windup walking capsule.  shaped just like the pill.  black lettering on green plastic.  white knob windup walks along. 3" tall.  scarce promotional advertising toy.  works great.  near mint to mint.  79.50

SPOT the 7-Up Soda character.  Red with black sunglasses and white shoes.  white knob windup figure by Nasta.  1988.  Mint on factory sealed blister card.  Hard one to find!  24.00

OREO COOKIE BOX windup walker.  Talbot Toys.  1984.  Toy is 2.5" tall.  Mint.  factory sealed on blister card.  Price tag tear in upper right corner of the card.  Blister if crisp and clear.  47.50

Plastic windup  GLAXO   "Running Nose".  mint  89.95

BURLINGTON NORTHERN  Railroad plastic windup advertising figure.  MIB    99.50

Kellogg's Cereal TOUCAN friction toy by Talbot.  2.5" tall.  Colorful.  hard plastic figurine has friction motor with wheels in base.  1984.  Mint on the card.  the card is shelf worn.  35.00

Kellogg's CRACKLE from Rice Krispies Cereal.  approx. 2.5" tall.   Colorful.  hard plastic figurine has friction motor with wheels in base.  1984.  Mint on the card.  the card is ex/nm.  39.00

Kellogg's POP from Rice Krispies Cereal.  approx. 2.5" tall.   Colorful.  hard plastic figurine has friction motor with wheels in base.  1984.  Mint on the card.  the card is rough (it has been resealed). 35.00

SALT & PEPPERS

TASTEE-FREEZ Salty and Peppy figural mascot ceramic salt and pepper set.  one mascot is named TEE and the other is named EFF.  each is approx. 3.5" tall.  1960's or earlier.  Made in Japan.  includes original basket holder.  set is mint in the original illustrated box.  75.00

HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE KISSES.  ceramic figural salt and pepper set.  dark chocolate brown with silver lettering.  Hershey Park logo.  approx. 3" wide by 2.6" tall.  1980's to 90's vintage.  complete with stopper.  mint condition.  25.00

SQUIRT SODA.  pair of 4.5" tall green glass soda bottle salt and pepper shaker set.  each has the SQUIRT logo silk screened on front.  late  1960's vintage.  mint in box.  box shows minor shelf wear but is complete and intact.  35.00

MAGIC CHEF figural ceramic salt and pepper shakers.  approx. 5" tall matched set.  black and white.  manufacturing flaw on the salt shaker - a couple small expansion cracks in the ceramic made during firing.  not broken.  they look great.  1950's vintage.  45.00

RCA Victor LITTLE NIPPER figural ceramic Salt & Pepper set.  approx. 3" tall.  Incised around each base; it reads "RCA Victor; His Master's Voice".  mint condition.  69.50

WADDLES RESTAURANTS figural ceramic advertising Salt & Pepper.  circa 1948 to 1949 vintage.  made in Occupied Japan.  mascot ducklings wearing bibs are standing on figural map of Oregon.  decals are worn but still a rare set!   129.50

vintage pair of BIG BOY ceramic Salt & Pepper shakers.  original issue.  no chips in the ceramic but there is some paint wear.  very scarce.  150.00

COL. SANDERS  Kentucky Fried Chicken ADVERTISING Salt & Pepper  set in plastic.  Each is full figure of him.  one is on white base.  the other is on a black base.  mint    69.50

Kentucky Fried Chicken advertising salt and peppers of THE COLONEL AND HIS LADY.  Figural bust of the Colonel and his wife.  Molded in white plastic.  each is approx. 3.75" tall.   Made by Margardt.  Dated 1972.  VERY SCARCE set!    MINT in display box.  125.00

McDONALDS

baseball game premium.  McDonald's SPINNER BASEBALL.  molded in green plastic.  all the parts are still attached to the tree.  1983.  Made in USA.  baseball diamond; baseball bat is the spinner; figures of 4 of the character.  rules are printed on backside of the diamond.  overall measures approx. 7" by 3.5".   rarely seen intact and unused.  Mint condition.  12.50

patch.  figural RONALD McDONALD embroidered shirt patch.  1970's vintage. Mint.  never used.  embroidered cloth shirt or jacket patch.   red. golden yellow; black and silvery white on white background.  red lettering.  approx. 5.2" by 3.2".   Quality made item.  Came from old store stock - out of business since about 1980.   mint unused!  We have placed a quarter in the photo for size comparison.   11.50

3 Piece DINNER SET from McDonalds.  1991.  made by Plastics Manufacturing Co. of Dallas Texas.  Set includes 8" dinner plate; soup or cereal bowl; and a handled cup.  Bright vividly illustrated with the characters from McDonaldland.   These are MINT.  They have never been used.  never subjected to a dishwasher.  there is NO wear.  no scratches.  the colors are brand new.  You will not find a better set.  All 3 pieces for  24.50

Remco 6" tall jointed doll of HAMBURGLAR from McDonald's. Fully poseable figure.  cloth cloths.  molded vinyl head.  Looks just like him!  Circa 1970 vintage.  Doll is mint.  still sealed on blister package.  BUT - the package is worn.  40.00

McDONALD's Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle.  Golden #4552A.  1984.  Full color art of RONALD as magician w/rabbit sawing his way out of tophat.  GRIMACE.  HAMBURGLER & BIRDIE are watching in audience.  near mint.  The reverse side has great full color portrait of him.   35.00

ENCASED COINS

encased penny.  1925.  advertising JOHN C. ROBERTS SHOES - All Leather for Particular Men.  Good Luck token.  round.  one small edge ding.  coin is excellent.  14.00

encased penny.  Horseshoe shape. Approx. 1.75" by 1.25". holed on top, as made, for keychain. . 1963-D Lincoln Cent. advertising in raised lettering reads: SANDRONI BROS. RESTAURANT & BAR, PITTSBURGH PA, Obverse side reads: Keep Me and Never Go Broke - I Bring Good Luck. appears to be uncirculated. no nicks, no dings, no rubs, no scratches, no stains, no flaws. Both the penny and the aluminum casing retain their full, original luster. Near mint plus to mint. we have not attempted to clean or polish this item.  12.50

encased penny.  Approx. 1 3/8" wide aluminum. 1925 Lincoln Cent. advertising in raised lettering reads: WEAR THE JOHN C. ROBERTS SHOE. ALL LEATHER. FOR PARTICULAR MEN. the other side reads: Keep Me and You Will Have Good Luck. Note that there is a small hole in rim. normal age wear. some oxidation and patina along the rim of the backside of the penny. Overall, displays nicely. we have not attempted to clean or polish this item.  9.50

encased penny.   Approx. 1.75" by 1.25". holed on top, as made, for keychain. 1947 Lincoln Cent. advertising in raised lettering reads: MEDFORD LOUNGE, HOTEL MEDFORD, MEDFORD OREGON. Obverse side reads: Keep Me and Never Go Broke - I Bring Good Luck. appears to be uncirculated. no nicks, no dings, no rubs, no scratches, no stains, no flaws. some toning to the coin. Both the penny and the aluminum casing retain luster. Near mint plus to mint.  12.50

encased penny.   Approx. 1.75" by 1.25". holed on bottom, as made, for keychain. 1972-D Lincoln Cent. advertising in raised lettering reads: BRIGHT SPOT RENO - WHERE THE JACKPOTS ARE. Obverse side reads: Keep Me and Never Go Broke - I Bring Good Luck. minimal age wear. overall excellent.  8.50

encased penny.   Approx. 1.75" by 1.25". holed on top, as made, for keychain. 1959 Lincoln Cent. advertising in raised lettering reads: THE COUNTRY CORNER HORSESHOE BAR. Obverse side reads: Keep Me and Never Go Broke - I Bring Good Luck. appears to be uncirculated. no nicks, no dings, no rubs, no scratches, no stains, no flaws. some toning to the coin. Both the penny and the aluminum casing retain luster. Near mint plus to mint.  8.50

encased penny.  WINDSOR CANADIAN WHISKEY.  1963 Canadian One Cent coin.  Near mint to mint. no flaws.  11.50

MISCELLANEOUS

POLL PARROT SHOES.  1930's vintage: lot of SEVEN different Poll Parrot Shoe Money currency.  could be exchanged at Star Brand POLL PARROT SHOE Stores for purchase of shoes.  each is approx. 2.75" by 6".  includes pinkish red 25 Cent; red and brown 25 Cent; yellow $1; yellow and red $1; dark green $2; green and red $2; dull green $5.  the lot is in excellent overall condition.  the lot of seven for:  39.50

placemat.  AUNT JEMIMA "Community Pancake Days AND Disneyland".  Aunt Jemima’s Pancake House in Disneyland 1955-1962 became Aunt Jemima’s Kitchen 1962-1970.  Quaker Oats sponsored Aunt Jemima’s.  scalloped edges.  color graphics of her.  approx. 14" by 10".  scarce.  unused.  mint.  19.50

figural keychain.  PRINCESS PHONE.  miniature telephone in pink.  circa 1961-21 advertising promotional for the release of the new telephone.  base says "Princess Phone - it's little - it's lovely - it lights".  the phone is approx. 1.5" long.  no flaws.  15.00

needle threader.  GARDINER'S 101 SOLUTION.  figural bottle.  tin litho.  the bottle part is a hair over 2.5" tall.  1920's vintage.  15.00

needle threader.  WATKINS VANILLA.  figural bottle.  tin litho.  the bottle part is a hair over 2.5" tall.  1920's vintage.  15.00

ceramic plate.  LION STORE - INDIANA'S LARGEST RETAIL STORE - Compliments Fall 1909.  great advertising piece.  full color graphics of the store with a Trolley Car outside.  LION STORE.  KAUFMANN & WOLF.  HAMMOND IND.  10" diameter.   Made by the Colonial Co.  no cracks of chips.  gold edging trim is worn.  39.50

GOOFY GRAPE tin litho advertising tab.  1.5" diameter.  near mint.  18.50

PLAYBOY Magazine Club Mother of Pearl inlay pendant.  PLAYBOY Bunny inlaid with Nacre (Mother of Pearl) on black. silver pendant. no markings. 24" chain. Very nice looking. Older issue. no flaws.  mint.  24.50

pinback button.  PLAYBOY.  white bunny logo on dark blue.  1" diameter tin litho.  white Bunny logo is silkscreened onto the blue.  unusual item.  near mint to mint.  12.50

pinback button.  I'M PMOC APPROVED with the Playboy Bunny logo shield.  red/white/blue.  1.5" diameter tin litho.  near mint to mint.  12.00

pinback button.  CAN I HELP? with the Playboy Bunny logo.  red on white.  2.25" diameter celluloid.  near mint to mint.  sorry sold

pinback button.  BUNNIES FOR BRITAIN.  red and blue on white.  Lion holding a Playboy Key.  1.5" diameter tin litho.  near mint to mint.  sorry sold

pinback button.  HUGH HEFNER FOR POSTMASTER GENERAL.  dark blue on white.  1.25" diameter celluloid.  scarce Playboy item.  circa 1967 issue.  near mint to mint.  sorry sold

pinback button.  1982 CES CHICAGO - PLAYBOY YOUR SILENT PARTNER.  Light bulb logo on black.  CES is Consumers Electronic Show.  approx. 2" square.  near mint to mint.  scarce!  39.50

pinback button.  1982 CES CHICAGO - LET PLAYBOY GUIDE YOU.   black on silver.  CES is Consumers Electronic Show.  approx. 2" square.  near mint to mint.  scarce!  38.50

pinback button.  1983 CES CHICAGO - PLAYBOY MEANS BUSINESS.   black on white.  CES is Consumers Electronic Show.  approx. 2" square.  near mint to mint.  scarce!  35.00

celluloid pocket mirror.  LEO KRAUS "THE BEAD MAN" BEADS.  New York City.  full color birthstones along the edge.  2.25" diameter.  Made by Benj. Harris Co.  1920's vintage.  mirror intact.  no flaws.  near mint.  35.00

pocket mirror.  SUNSHINE and OTHELLO Enameled Ranges.  Made by The Reading Stove Works Reading PA.  1920's.  celluloid.  a hair over 2" diameter.  colors are strong and bright.  some wear to the mirror side.  excellent.  35.00

pocket mirror.  NORTH SIDE CLEANERS & DYERS CO.  "Chicago's Most Progressing Dry Cleaning Plant".  black on white. textured celluloid type material.  mirror on reverse side.  Made by Parisian.  1920's.  excellent.  30.00

pocket mirror.  HUNTLEY'S & PALMERS BISCUITS.  Reading & London England.  Made in England.  2 3/8" diameter celluloid.  1930's vintage.  colors are strong and bright.  excellent plus or nicer.  30.00

GRINELL BROS. advertising celluloid pocket mirror.    Michigan's Leading Music Houses.  24 Stores.  Headquarters DETROIT.   multicolored.  celluloid.  2" diameter.  Made by Parisian Novelty - Chicago.  very detailed and stunning image of the front of the building with very early vintage vehicles out front.  Circa 1915 or thereabouts.  colors are bright and vivid.  a few silver flecks on mirror side.  an absolutely stunning piece.  One of the prettiest mirrors I have seen in long time.   69.50

celluloid pocket mirror.  advertising "AN ENAMELED RANGE - BEAUTIFIES AND MODERNIZES YOUR KITCHEN".  from Van Etten Co.  Stroudsburg PA.  oval shape.  color graphics on green.  undated.  early 1900's vintage.  some ageing to mirrored surface.  no cracks.  no splits.  no stains.  excellent.  49.50

celluloid pocket mirror.  advertising NORTH SIDE CLEANERS and DYERS CO. Chicago.  "Chicago's Most Progressing Dry Cleaning Plant".  undated.  early 1900's issue.  white on black.  textured matte finish.  made by Parisian Novelty.  no cracks.  no splits.  no stains.  excellent or nicer.  29.50

paperweight.  TRANSOGRAM TOYS "Our Fifty First Year - Make New Friends and Keep The Old - The New Are Silver The Old Are Gold."  3.5" by 2.5" clear block of Lucite.  suspended in the sent is a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar (silver) and a 1964 Lincoln Penny.  crisp and clean and rare.  69.50

casino.  1950's The DUNES HOTEL "Miracle in the Desert" Las Vegas Casino paper coin cup.    no creases.  no dings.  a few minor dark spots - still displays nicely.   19.50

trade card.  JELL-O DESSERT diecut.  1890's vintage.  designed to resemble a box of Jello.  3.5" by 4" opens up booklet style to 7" by 4".  tiny pinhole in center of fold line.  no flaws.  overall excellent or nicer.  sorry sold

deck of cards.  MISS SUNBEAM eating slice of Sunbeam bread.  full deck of 52 cards plus both jokers.  standard size.  undated but 1950's vintage.  no flaws.  near mint plus to mint.  49.50

CHARLIE TUNA tie clasp.  1.25" wide.  gold finished.  1970's.  figural image of him wearing sunglasses - trying to be cool.  excellent to near mint.  neat advertising premium item.  19.50

coloring book.  SKOOKUM COLOR BOOK.  premium from Washington State Skookum Packers Association in Wenatchee.  8.5" by 11".  full color covers.  20 pages.  undated but 1950's to 1960's vintage.  unused.  excellent plus or nicer.  24.00

coloring book.  SUPER MARKET COLORING CARNIVAL.  Official Contest Entry Book.  1956.  5.25" by 8.5".  36 pages.  full tri-color pages with pictures of the PRODUCTS to color of different food products: Velveeta; Betty Crocker; Dole; Scotch Tape; Bab-O Cleanser; Bosco; etc. backside pictures contest prizes: Hanover wristwatch; Jon Gnagy Sketch Sets; Ansco Camera; Flying Scout roller skates; etc.  unused.  near mint to mint.  nostalgic item!  15.00

SUNBEAM BREAD cellophane sandwich bag - dated 1950.  multicolored graphics picturing the Sunbeam Girl eating a piece of friend saying "Let's Be Friends".  the main part says "COMPARE BATTER WHIPPED SUNBEAM".  individual sandwich size approx. 5.5" by 7.25".  this is NOT plastic but original thin clear cellophane.  I do not think that many of these have survived!  mint unused condition.  you get TWO for the price.  7.50

MR. ZIP pictured on cover of U.S. Postal "Change of Address Kit".  January 1967.  #O-87-M   un folds accordion style.  6 removable cards. 5" by 3" each.   printed on both sides.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  12.50

OSCAR MAYER Weiner Mobile. OSCAR pops up and down as the wheels roll along!  This is the early pull toy version. please do not confuse this with common bank; this is the very hard to find mechanical promotional model. Made by Product Miniature.  includes original paperwork AND the original plain cardboard shipping box.  box has a tear.  the only flaw is that the decal on the one side was put on crooked when manufactured.  no cracks; no splits; works great. approx. 10" long or about 1:24 scale. Near mint to mint with box.  scarce!  225.00

ashtray.  CLARK'S CRANE CAFE Olympia (Washington) "Famous Olympia Oysters".  green and yellow logo on clear glass.  ribbed sides.  3.25" by 3.25".  late 1940's to 1950's vintage.  no flaws.  mint condition.  24.00

FRENCH'S FISH FOOD for Goldfish.   1.5 oz.   full color tin litho.  R.T. French Company.  Size: approx. 2.25" by 1.75" by 1.25".  has oval tin lid.  1950's vintage.  still has original contents.  top and bottom retain luster.  no dents; no scratches; no rust.  excellent plus or nicer.  39.50

tip tray.  THE BETTENDORF STEEL GEAR WAGON.  manufactured by Bettendorf Axle Company.  Davenport Iowa.  fancy upturned sides with scalloped lip.  tin litho tray made in Conshocton Ohio by The H.D. Beach Co.  approx. 5" by 3.5".  bright full color litho.  there are no dents/no dings/no gouges.  there is some slight discoloration and dark spots.  overall very good plus to excellent.  EARLY!   139.50

EVEREADY BATTERY Tool Kit.  Tin lithographed container in the shape of a battery.  top opens to reveal 6 small handled screwdrivers/awls and one larger handle that they could each be inserted to for better gripping power.  there are 2 empty spaces.  approx 4.5" tall with a 2.5" diameter.  neat advertising premium.  1970's  vintage.  no dents; no rust; no flaws.  excellent.  19.50

poster.  full color 1988 CALIFORNIA RAISINS promotional advertising poster. Reverse side has raisin recipes and promo to join the California Raisin Fan Club. Dated 1988. Full color on glossy poster stock. Measures approximately 15" by 21". Put out by the California Raisin Advisory Board. Will be shipped rolled.  Mint unused condition. 15.00

postcard set.  SAMBO'S PICTURE STORY CARDS from the Sambo's Restaurant Chain.  8 different cards in package.  original cost was 35 Cents.  Printed by Hi-Fi Color Reproductions - Robert W. Moline.  There are 7 full color illustrated cards.  The 8th Card has the story printed on it with list of all the cities where there is a Sambo's restaurant (this is the hardest card to get from the set!).  Cards are unused and near mint to mint.  there is a stain on the back side of the package cover.  Hard to find complete.  Great set!  45.00

celluloid pocket ruler advertising HOLEPROOF HOSIERY.  tri-fold.  dated 1905.  Made by Whitehead & Hoag.  4.5" when folded.  12" total.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  neat celluloid advertising novelty.  24.00

celluloid advertising novelty.  REMINGTON TYPEWRITER.  undated.  but early 1900's.  illustration of woman at work with typewriter.  "Have you seen the Improved Self-Starting Remington?"  It is Built for the typist.  Try the touch; notice the work.  3.5" by 2 7/8".  there are odd size cut-outs - used as erasure shield when making corrections on typed copy.  Made by Pilgrim Specialty Co.  no flaws.  near mint.  35.00

SALVATION ARMY TIE BAR.  older style.  late 1930's or 1940's vintage.  (although; I imagine it could be from as late as the 1950's; although I do not think so).  gold finish on Sterling Silver.  marked on backside.  cloisonné enameled logo in center.  no chips; no cracks.  the gold is worn away on edges; and the silver is showing thru.  measures approx. 2.5" long.  very nice piece.  normal age wear.  we have not attempted to clean or polish this piece.   18.00

ad doll.  JENNY WREN FLOUR.  wooden pull toy.  1920's vintage.  JENNY WREN on wheels wearing red bonnet.  yellow; red; blue; black and white with original pull string.  gold embossed lettering reads: "Certainly!  JENNY WREN Ready-Mixed FLOUR 'Takes the guess out of baking'".  approx. 5.5" tall by 5.5" long.  very minimal wear.  overall excellent to near mint.  very early and rare advertising figure.  59.50

undated, circa 1950's vintage. approx. 1" diameter employee service pin award. red, white, blue enameling on gold. KRAFT SAFE DRIVER - 5 YEARS. has locking clasp type reverse. Marked 1/10 10k gold filled. no dings, no scratches, no flaws. near mint to mint.  15.00

World War I vintage celluloid GERMAN Military Flag pin.  this would work great for a toy soldier diorama, model kit, or toy boat. Issued as a pinback or lapel pin - the stickpin is removeable. Circa 1910 to 1920 vintage of issue. Approx. 7/8" wide by 5/8", not counting the pin. multicolored. reverse has advertising for Warner's Macaroni. Celluloid. no cracks, no chips, no stains. near mint to mint. Guaranteed Vintage and authentic, as is all of our merchandise.  15.00

trade token.  undated, older aluminum token. approx. 1" across, fancy scalloped border. On one side is raised lettering in the center that reads GOOD FOR 2 1/2C IN TRADE. Around the center the debossed lettering is A. KAMOLOWSKY with a debossed rope like edging. on the other side it reads: F. MESSMER MFG. CO. ST. LOUIS. normal age wear. dirty. no dings, no scratches, no flaws. excellent.  6.00

trade token.  undated, older aluminum token. approx. 1 1/8" across, octagonal. On one side is raised lettering: CITY AUTO CO. PENDLETON OR. on the other side it reads: GOOD FOR 1 GALLON GASOLINE. normal age wear. no dings, no scratches, no flaws. excellent.  8.50

collar stud.  CROWN OVERALL.  work clothing.  smaller size. approx. a hair over.5" diameter brass collar stud button. older, pre 1920's vintage I believe. raised image of a crown. no flaws. minor oxidation on reverse. near mint display item.  10.00

watch fob.  1910. metal, silver tone finish. approx. 1.5" diameter. scalloped edge. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS ORGANIZATIONS. on the other side it reads: 11th ANNUAL CONVENTION - THOUSAND ISLANDS, FRONTENAC N.Y. JULY 13-14-15, 1910. Made in Chicago by S.D. Childs. no dents, no scratches, no flaws. Near mint to mint.  21.00

Very early, 1920's or earlier vintage. metal, silver tone finish. approx. 1.5" by 1.75". Kind of horseshoe shape. raised image of suitcase with the initials U.C.T. Raised lettering reads UNITED COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS. On the reverse side, it is stamped with the Certificate No. and reads: "In case of accident, notify Chas. C. Daniel Supreme Secretary, Columbus Ohio. Marked: Schwaab Milwaukee. normal age wear. No dents, no flaws. Near mint.  20.00

Approx. 1" diameter metal medal, coin, token. raised lettering reads: GUS' GOOD FOOD MATCHING COIN with image of the face of a smiling pig. On the reverse is image of the pig's backside and reads:420 N. Dearborn St. Chicago, Delaware 1782. Age can be determined by the old style phone number. late 1930's vintage? appears to be some type of nickel silver alloy. a nicely made item, not a piece of junk. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. very minimal age wear. Near mint.  12.50

RCA TV & RADIO.   Approx. 2 1/8" tall. figural of MAN standing on RCA base, holding a TV TUBE above his head with the Atomic or Electron logo. Very robot looking. Gold finished. Lapel pin or tie tack back, with closure included. Not sure of the EXACT date, but I recall a similar looking store figural statue that was around 1954 vintage, commemorating TV sales. No dings, no flaws. Near mint to mint.  35.00

YEOMAN MUTUAL LIFE 40th ANNIVERSARY.  Approx. .75" diameter. metal with blue enamel cloisonné inlay.  This is undated, but 1930's vintage. It has a screw post on back, and includes the screw on attachment. The attachment says Robins Co. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. No flaws. near mint to mint.  12.00

Metal watch fob with red transparent enameling, and black enamel inlaid handles. Figural shape. Reverse reads in raised lettering: THOR POWER TOOL CO. The red is transparent so that you can see the jackhammer parts inside. Includes original black leather strap. I have not attempted to clean or polish it. Older piece, 1930's or earlier vintage. approx. 1 3/8" across the handles by 2" long. Overall, near mint plus to mint condition. No flaws.  39.50

heavy solid metal watch fob. Raised image of company logo with man operating jackhammer. Reverse reads in raised lettering: INGERSOLL-RAND, 11 Broadway, New York. JACKHAMMERS. JACKBITS. Manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag. Includes original black leather strap. I have not attempted to clean or polish it. Older piece, 1930's or earlier vintage. approx. 1 5/8" across. Overall, near mint condition.  35.00

celluloid on leather, advertising watch fob. White lettering on red, reads: W.F. YOUNGBLOOD - FOLLOW THE CROWD - TOYAH TEX. the celluloid is approx. 1.25" diameter. the fob is approx. 1.75" by 2.25". There are no rips, no tears, no cracks, no stains, no flaws. (footnote: The Youngblood family was a pioneering family that I believe founded Toyah. I believe this was from the Son's Mercantile Store, 1920's or earlier vintage). I have not attempted to clean or polish it. Overall, near mint. No flaws.  39.50

watch fob. early farm equipment.   gold toned metal watch fob. upside down wishbone yoke with crossed shaped medallion in center. raised image of KEMP'S MANURE SPREADER. reverse has raised lettering that reads Kemp Improved Manure Spreader, Manufactured by Kemp & Burpee Manufacturing Co. Syracuse NY. Some toning. It has not been cleaned or polished. approx. 1" across by 1.25" tall. Early, probably pre 1900 vintage. Overall, excellent or nicer condition.   59.50

pre 1930's vintage celluloid advertising mirror. approx. a hair over 2" diameter. Blue, red and gold on white. Patriotic shield logo in center. Reads: COLUMBIA TOOL STEEL CO. "CLARITE" - It Pays to Used Good Tool Steel - The High Speed Steel of Unquestioned Superiority. Manufactured by The American Art Works in Cincinnati. No cracks, no chips, no spotting. It displays beautifully, but the "red" seems very lightly muted. Minor silver lost to mirror.   25.00

early circa 1915 vintage celluloid advertising mirror. approx. 2.25" diameter. full color birthstones around the border. Reads: Swiss Watchmakers and Jewelers STEFFEN BROS. 2146 Mission St. Bet. 17 & 18, cor. Sycamore Ave. (note: that's in San Francisco California). diamonds, watches, clocks, silverware & cut glass. We clean for $1.00 any kind of watch and guarantee correct time for 2 Years. No cracks or splits. Light foxing around the edge. Mirror is losing it's "silvering".   21.50

RCA "LITTLE NIPPER".  a hair over 4" tall.  Original 1920's chalkware (plaster) figurine.  The front of the base is incised "VICTOR".  white with black trim.  original owner penciled on base: "Sept. 17, 1925 Sherman Clay & Co.".    Sherman & Clay was a Seattle store.  No cracks, no chips, no repairs.  There is edge wear and paint wear to his nose and edges of his ears.  Overall, very good plus to excellent.   Original vintage pieces are hard to find!  95.00

old HARRAH'S RENO & LAKE TAHOE Cigarette Lighter.   Embossed into brass background. HARRAH'S is red, brown, blue, green, etc. enamel painted letters. The smaller letters are black. chromed Vulcan lighter, made in Japan. If polished, the brass color would shine like gold! No visible flaws, appears near mint to mint. no flint.   28.50

Advertising postcard. b&w. Photo of attractive young lady holding up container of the product, surrounded by shining milk bucket, and creamery items. Captioned "I use Wyandotte Sanitary Cleaner and Cleanser". Unused. undated but circa 1910 vintage. No creases. near mint.  12.50

HOWARD JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT.  Hard plastic figural bank.  early style.  orange on white.  looks just like one of their buildings in miniature.  5" by 3.5" by 3.5" tall approx.  excellent plus condition.  39.50

HOWARD JOHNSON'S RESTAURANT.  Hard plastic figural bank.  modern style.  blue and orange on white..  looks just like one of their buildings in miniature.  5" by 4" by 3.5" approx.  excellent plus condition.  34.50

MONARCH RANGES.  circa 1920 finish, old style tie bar with looped chain.  Has the MONARCH logo.  gold finish.  the logo is about 1.25" across.  excellent.  39.50

HUSH PUPPIES CLUB.  from the famous shoe manufacturer.  26 SECRET PASSWORD DECODER.  complete and mint.  measures approx. 3.5" by 3.25".  Heavy stock paper or lightweight card stock.  Dated 1968.  Illustrates the Bassett Hound logo.  Mint condition.  25.00

1991 PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY "Marching Band" ceramic coffee mug.  Has graphics of him playing bass drum, regular drum, tuba, trumpet and carrying baton.  red, blue and yellow graphics on white.  mint.  12.50

TOWLE'S LOG CABIN silver demitasse spoon.  Has figural handle shaped like log cabin sitting atop log branch handle.   approx. 4.5" long.  very detailed.  I have NOT cleaned or polished it so it has nice patina.  Issued circa 1904.  Please note that this is the early version with the tall chimney and the roof is smooth rather than shingled.  Near mint.   14.50

BUMBLE BEE TUNA.  older metal belt buckle.  colorful cloisonné raised image of the BUMBLE BEE in center.  black background on polished nickeled oval.  approx. 3.5" by 2.5".  The logo is mint, but there are tiny dings in the rim.  overall near mint.  39.50

SWISS PAPAL GUARD Canadian Club Whiskey figural cardboard counter top sign. Reads CANADIAN CLUB, IN 87 LANDS "THE BEST IN THE HOUSE". Has easel back so is free standing, or can be displayed flat on wall. Undated, but I believe this is late 1940's or 1950's vintage. The very tip of his Halberd is worn, there is a spot below his left foot, there is a light water stain on the "advertising" edge, and there is a rusty staple in his right bicep, creased at neck. Stands 13.5" tall. Colors are strong and bright. Makes a killer display piece, even with it's faults. Overall, very good or nicer.  16.50

ITALIAN DRAGONIER Canadian Club Whiskey figural cardboard counter top sign. Reads CANADIAN CLUB, IN 87 LANDS "THE BEST IN THE HOUSE". Has easel back so is free standing, or can be displayed flat on wall. Undated, but I believe this is late 1940's or 1950's vintage. Creased at neck. Has some age spots and light stains. Has light water stain in the advertising portion of the sign. The front tip of his helmet plumage has been reinforced from behind, as it was hanging limp. Stands approx. 13.75" tall. Colors are strong and bright. Makes a killer display piece, even with it's faults. Overall, very good or nicer.  16.50

Vintage, antique SHOE BUTTON HOOK advertising "WALK-OVER" SHOES FOR MEN & WOMEN.  The reverse side says "WALK-OVER" POLISH & LACE.   5" long.  Needs to be cleaned.  mint .  1920's or earlier vintage.  11.50

IVAR'S RESTAURANT advertising bobble head nodder.  Alexander Global Promotions; 2002.  approx. 8.25" tall.  Ivar Haglund is the founder of Ivar's Seafood Restaurant. An EXTREMELY popular Seattle Washington icon. This heavy cast figure (NOT one of the mass produced "vinyl" ones) of IVAR shows him in blue denim jeans and jacket; with a muddy shovel and a bucket of freshly dug clams; Ivar's logo " Keep Clam" appears on the bucket and on back side of bobble base. extremely detailed; right down to the clams in the bucket and the rope handle on the pail. The box has early photo of him on the back. It is a VERY limited regionally distributed item.  Removed from box by us for inspection and the photo.  brand new - mint in box with box insert.  29.50

Star-Kist CHARLIE TUNA bathroom scale from 1972.  Colorful artwork.  Real size; actually works.  Scarce mail-in premium in excellent condition.  measures approx. 13" by 10".  Decorative and functional collectible!   58.50

LEPAGE STOVE circa 1910 advertising brooch.  Made by Green Duck Co. of Chicago.   2 3/8" by 1 5/8".   Magnificent and different. Art Nouveau- Deco style oval metal brooch. Detailed and raised image of a stove in center. Raised lettering reads: LA CIE C. H. LEPAGE LIMITEE; GRAND FEU; QUEBEC.  Has hinged clasp on reverse. Good looking item!  excellent.   65.00

1940’s or very early 1950’s,  3” by 6.25”, full color advertising ink blotter for LEVI BLUE JEANS. Full color artwork of cowboy with rope in his hand, leaping into corral of horses. Reads” FIT….FOR ACTION! LEVI’S, AMERICA’S FINEST OVERALL SINCE 1850. In small print it says “Patronize Your Hometown Merchant – He’s Your Neighbor”. Unused, mint condition.  24.00

INGRAM’s SHAVING CREAM  wooden ad doll.  8".  shaped like tube of shaving cream.  circa 1920’s.  Excellent and RARE!  185.00

BUSTER BROWN & TIGE,   painted on silk, 3-Dimensional sign.  Hung in store in the 1930’s! 18" x 22". MAGNIFICENT PIECE!!  495.00

BUSTER BROWN & TIGE Silverware Set.  3 piece set includes teaspoon, fork, knife.  Nice silver set, with full raised image of BUSTER BROWN & TIGE on each handle, with his name.  Circa 1910 vintage.  Each marked "Extra Coin Silver Plate" on the backside.   very minimal wear.  I have not polished them, so nice patina.  excellent plus to mint condition.  The 3 piece set for:   99.50

pinback button.  YOU CAN'T BUSTER BROWN HOSE SUPPORTER.  great full color cartoon graphics of Buster Brown and Tige.  7/8" diameter celluloid.  circa 1915 vintage.  bright and vivid colors.  near mint to mint.  20.00

1940's watch fob.  Figural metal PNEUMATIC JACK HAMMER. Raised lettering on reverse says GARDNER-DENVER CO. and has company logo. Near mint.  no flaws.  30.00

Nice early JOHN MORRELL & CO., MORRELL'S PRIDE MEATS, advertising celluloid pocket mirror. Ottumwa, Iowa and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. No cracks, no splits, no damage. Mirror is intact and is 99% silvered.  Near mint.  39.50

figural CREAM SEPARATOR  ashtray by Westfalia Separator.  1930’s vintage.  5” tall, 4” wide at widest point.  Great advertising item. Figural ashtray in the shape of a Cream Separator. Rare promotional piece for WESTFALIA SEPARATOR. Brass plate reads: C.A. DeFEH & SONS LTD. WINNIPEG, MAN., EDMONTON, ALTA. Nicked plated tin top is the small ashtray, which pops off for easy cleaning. Highly unusual farm item!  Near mint to mint.   95.00

MALTINE celluloid OWL bookmark, Whitehead and Hoag.  1920’s vintage, 3.75” tall by approx. 1.5” wide.  Beautiful diecut , says MALTINE on chest. Reverse side reads in part: Maltine plain, Maltine with Coca Wine, Maltine with Cod Liver Oil, Maltine with Cascara Sagrada, et al. In all, it lists about 15 different things. No defects, just some very MINOR surface wear.  near mint.  39.50

Early, c.1915, mechanical trade card for BEAR BRAND HOSIERY. 4” by 2.25” on heavy stock. BEAR is carrying box of BEAR BRAND HOSIERY. A rivet holds a disc of “4 feet” to the card. As you push it along, it appears to “walk”. Minor crease on one foot, overall near mint! (reverse side)    45.00

Very unusual Disney item.  KING TV Channel 5 in Seattle, had Walt Disney design their logo in 1949.  In 1999 they released a 8" tall stuffed doll - the ONLY 3-dimensional item I have ever seen for this guy!  He is a Microphone wearing a King's crown, red robe, etc.  Mint with tag!  A great piece, advertising and Disney.  25.00

advertising postcard.  ALLIS CHALMERS Model WC Tractor.  late 1930's to 1940's vintage.   Reverse has advertising blurb: "Do your farming faster, better and cheaper with the sturdy, dependable MODEL "WC" tractor. It pulls two 14-inch plows in most conditions; deliver 27 to 31 H.P. on the belt. A full line of matched implements adapts the "WC" to every job. See your dealer, or write Allis-Chalmers, Milwaukee." Unused, no creases. No flaws.  12.50

advertising postcard.  ALLIS CHALMERS Model B Tractor.  Reverse has advertising blurb: "farmers of small acreages enjoy new freedom and independence with the one-plow MODEL "B" Tractor. Replaces 4 to 6 horses. Does more work at lower cost. A valuable auxiliary for larger farms, too. The ideal tractor for family farming. See your dealer, or write Allis-Chalmers, Milwaukee." Unused, no creases. No flaws.  12.50

postcard:  c.1910 CASE ENGINE Hill Climb postcard from Case Steam Engines, circa 1910 vintage.  Captioned CASE ENGINE DOING REAL HILL CLIMBING STUNTS. On top center is the CASE Eagle sitting on globe logo. Sign to the right reads "CASE ENGINES ARE THE ONLY REAL HILL CLIMBERS".  Unused, colors are strong and bright. Minor corner wear with small crease in lower right.   12.00

PINBACK BUTTONS

pinback button.  HAMM'S Bear "The BEAR is Back".  red and black on white.  3" diameter celluloid.  no flaws.  mint.  10.00

pinback button.  I AM A FRITO BANDITO.  original 1960's issue.  large 1.75" tin litho.  do not confuse this with the small celluloid modern repro.  this one is the real deal.  near mint to mint.  scarce!  39.50

pinback button.  BLOODHOUND.  7/8" diameter tin litho.  premium from Dog Food company.  1930's.  near mint to mint.  9.50

pinback button.  BULL TERRIER.  7/8" diameter tin litho.  premium from Dog Food company.  1930's.  near mint to mint.  9.50

pinback button.  CHOW.  7/8" diameter tin litho.  premium from Dog Food company.  1930's.  near mint to mint.  9.50

pinback button.  GREAT DANE.  7/8" diameter tin litho.  premium from Dog Food company.  1930's.  near mint to mint.  9.50

pinback button.  IRISH TERRIER.  7/8" diameter tin litho.  premium from Dog Food company.  1930's.  near mint to mint.  9.50

pinback button.  POLICE DOG.  7/8" diameter tin litho.  premium from Dog Food company.  1930's.  near mint to mint.  9.50

pinback button.  YORKSHIRE TERRIER.  7/8" diameter tin litho.  premium from Dog Food company.  1930's.  near mint to mint BUT there are white vertical printing strips.  6.50

WHALES lot of 3 different pinback buttons. includes: SEA WORLD 3" diameter celluloid:  SAVE THE WHALES Whales Ahoy! Westport Wash. 2.25" celluloid. made by G.H. Stamp Works Aberdeen. paper label on reverse for Salmon Charters;   '82 SILVERDALE Whaling Days (Washington). 1.75" diameter celluloid. all there are mint. backs are bright and shining.  12.50

ALASKA lot of 4 different pinback button.  includes: ALASKA I ATE AT DINGHY DAVE'S in Juneau Alaska "Just for the Halibut". 2.25" celluloid;  REINDEER FARM Butte Alaska. 2" celluloid;  FORT YUKON ALASKA. 1" celluloid; SITKA VISITORS BUREAU - Little Drook. 1" tin litho.  all are in mint condition.  backs are bright and shining.  12.50

pinback button.  Marriott's Great America TIDAL WAVE - I SURVIVED.  multicolored.  3" diameter celluloid.  good looking.  mint.  15.00

pinback button.  MEMBER CAPTAIN CRACKER'S LIFE SAVING CREW.  black and orange on white.  1930's vintage.  1.25" diameter celluloid.  Made by Bastian Bros.  near mint to mint.  15.00

pinback button.  TEENY FAN CLUB MEMBER.  portrait of the clown from Safeway Supermarkets (Seattle area).  1950's.  if you look closely you can see he is wearing a Safeway pinback on his chest.  minor wear.  approx. 1.5" tin litho.  excellent.  22.00

pinback button.  EMMETT KELLY The Clown.  "What Makes Emmett Smile?  ECONO-CAR".  black and white photo of him on red/white tin litho pin.  2.25" diameter.  near mint to mint.  scarce!  25.00

pinback button.  I'M A HAMBURGER LOVER!  Ernie's 118 Pike Seattle.  red/yellow/black on white.  artwork of heavyset chef carrying plate of food.  approx. 2.25" diameter celluloid.  early 1950's vintage.  Ernie was the HAMBURGER KING in Seattle Washington way back when.  very scarce pin.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  29.50

pinback button.  Santa I AM AT THE BON MARCHE Seattle.  full color portrait of SANTA CLAUS surrounded by holly.  1.25" diameter celluloid.  reverse is clean.  colors are bright and vivid.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  95.00

pinback button.  THE BON MARCHE SANTA CLAUS.  great full color graphics of Santa about to climb into Chimney with bag of toys on his back.  Department Store in Seattle Washington.  1.25" diameter celluloid.  circa 1910.  made by Whitehead & Hoag.  has the paper insert on reverse.  no flaws.  bright and vivid.  near mint to mint.  89.00

coffee pinback button.  GOLD SHIELD COFFEE "The Coffee That's Always Good".  1920's vintage.  great  full color.  graphics of coffee bean man dressed in red and white outfit that reads Gold Shield Coffee on his chest. He carries a shield that says "The Coffee That's Always Good." He cup of coffee in his other hand.  1.25" diameter celluloid.  Made by Whitehead & Hoag.  paper label insert is present.  colors are bright and vivid.  near mint.  75.00

toy pinback button.  MEMBER THE GUYS FROM MARS CLUB - MARS TOY BOOSTER.  dark pink/blue/white.  graphic of character in center reads: I'M HOP - ONE OF THE "GUYS FROM MARS".  1.5" diameter celluloid.  no flaws.  near mint.  40.00

pinback button.  QUEEN CITY CAT CLUB OF SEATTLE.  black and white with photo of cat in center.  1.25" diameter.  1930's vintage I believe.  only one I have ever seen.  very minor surface oxidation on reverse.  near mint.  21.00

coffee pinback.  KAR-A-VAN TRIBE Coffee.  full color.  7/8" diameter celluloid.  circa 1900 by Whitehead and Hoag.  still has paper label on reverse.  great graphics of a CAMEL in the center.  red border.   bright  and vivid.  light spotting on rim.   14.00

beer pinback.  EMIL SICKS 6 SELECT BEER.  red/yellow/gold.  1.5" diameter celluloid pinback button.  Made by Bastian Bros.  still has the paper insert on reverse.  undated but 1930's vintage.   not a common item!  mint condition.  100.00

newspaper pinback.  large UNOFFICIAL REPORTER - PRESS - THE EVERETT HERALD (Washington).  white lettering on red.  illustration of typewriter.  large 3.5" diameter celluloid pinback button.  Made by Votes Unlimited.  undated but circa 1950's vintage.  reverse side is clean.  no flaws.  impressive looking and scarce.  near mint to mint.  29.50

restaurant pinback.  LET'S WADDLE - PORTLAND OREGON - WADDLE'S RESTAURANT.  3" diameter.  colorful illustration of the little duck logo standing on map of Oregon.  well know eatery is no longer in business.  1960's vintage.  mint condition.  only one I have seen!  22.50

roller coaster pinback.  I RODE IT - MAGIC MOUNTAIN'S COLOSSUS - THE GREATEST ROLLERCOASTER IN THE WORLD.  black and orange on white.  graphics.  3" diameter celluloid pinback button.  dated 1978 on the curl.  made by Fast Seal.  there are some gray tones in the white (poor paper quality).  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  20.00

HEY CULLIGAN MAN!  1.5" diameter tin litho pinback button.  red and blue on white.  classic cartoon image of woman yellow for Culligan Man - made famous in the 1960's television commercials.  near mint.  12.00

OFFICIAL MEMBER KIDS KEN-L KLUB pinback button large 3" diameter tin lithographed pinback button.   undated, 1950's vintage.  great advertising piece for this famous dog food company.  colorful.  red, white, yellow, white, black on rich blue background.  OFFICIAL MEMBER KIDS KEN-L CLUB with illustration of the famous dog food company mascot Puppy face, with his tongue hanging out.     Union Bug on reverse.  the only flaw is the is a slight "dimple" on the front from where the safety pin on reverse has been pushed forward.  colors are strong and bright.  no gouges, no rust.  excellent plus.  16.50

MEMBER PET-KOKO CIRCUS CLUB.  1.25" diameter celluloid covered pinback button.   late 1930's vintage.  colorful graphics of circus ringmaster.  His top hat has the PET - KOKO can logo on it.  premium from Pet Evaporated Milk.  Not familiar with the product, although I believe it was a chocolate syrup-like item.   near mint to mint condition with no flaws.  15.00

undated, 1940's to 1950's issue. approx. 1.25" diameter tin litho pinback button. red & black on white. illustration of crowing rooster saying WAKE UP. LIVE MODERN! WITH PETROLANE L-P GAS. no scratches, no dents, no rust, no stains. no flaws. overall near mint to mint. near mint.  8.50

undated, circa 1900 vintage.  Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. red, blue and gold with illustration of a royal crown. VICTORIA WALL PAPER CO. 923 E. McMILLAN ST. Original back paper is intact, last patent date listed is 1896. Made by Whitehead and Hoag. Circa 1900 to 1910 vintage. no dents, no gouges, no stains. near mint or nicer.  15.00

CARPENTER.  Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. brown, silver, red, white. illustration of a crossed hammer and saw, and illustration of a crossed T-square and Plane. In the center is the initialed logo P H Co or possibly it is H P Co - the meaning is unknown to me. has the original back paper intact with the last copyright date listed as July 21, 1896. Made by Whitehead and Hoag. no dents, no gouges. there is spotting. still, displays nicely, and is an interesting pin.  8.50

Approx. 1.5" diameter celluloid pinback button. blue on white. SUWANNEE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. undated, but 1930's vintage I believe. original back paper is intact. Made by St. Louis Button Co.. no dents, no gouges, no cracks, no stains, no flaws. colors are strong. near mint to mint.  9.50

Very early, circa 1899 vintage.  Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. large full color graphics of a PEACH Fruit. reads: VICTOR PEACH. HARRISON'S NURSERIES, BERLIN MD. Original back paper is intact. Made by Whitehead and Hoag. Last listed copyright is 1896. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. colors are strong and vivid. near mint or better.  16.50

Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. black and white on orange. I'M A DOUGHNUT DUNKER - MAYFLOWER DOUGHNUTS. Illustration of guy about to dunk his doughnut into his cup of coffee. Undated, 1930's vintage is my guess. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. colors are strong and vivid. near mint or better.   12.00

SWAN logo for Swan's Soap.   Approx. 1 1/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. black and white on turquoise blue.   Original back paper is intact. Made by Pilgrim Badge in Cambridge Mass. there is some light browning. no dents, no gouges, no scratches. Displays nicely.  8.50

 large.  approx. 2.25" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button or money clip. red, black, gold. SEARS GOLDEN JUBILEE 1866-1936. each of the stars has the number 50 inside it. at present, it has a "clip" style back, so it can be used as a large paper clip on your desk, or money clip, or display item. this clip can be removed, if so inclined, and a normal "pinback" pin can be inserted. Colors are bright and vivid. no dents, no gouges, no scratches, no stains. No flaws. mint.  16.00

Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. red, black, green and white. Illustration of Teddy Roosevelt type roughrider on horseback. reads: PONY STOCKINGS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS. Trade Mark. Undated, circa 1900 vintage. Colors are strong and bright. Surface scuffing. Not bad. displays okay.  16.00

Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. red, black, white. Illustration of shoe and pants leg. reads: BURROW, JONES & DYER SHOE CO. ST. LOUIS - FULL VAMPS. The wording in the red arrow says: The Greatest Strain Comes Here. Undated, circa 1900 vintage. Made by St. Louis Button Co. Early style with solid medal back. Colors are strong. The white rim has browned. No splits or cracks. displays nicely.  12.50

Approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. color portrait. JOHN G. WHITTER AMERICAN POET. Undated, circa 1900 vintage. Colors are strong and bright. Made for EL CAPITAN CHEWIN GUM - American Pepsin Gum Co., by Whitehead and Hoag. Last listed copyright date is July 1896. Original back paper is intact. No cracks, no splits, no stains, no flaws. Near mint.  15.00

Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. White on blue. MEIER & FRANK CO. KIDS KEDS KLUB - Portland's Own Store. that's Portland Oregon. Not sure, but I believe the KEDS they refer to are possibly KEDS shoes or sneakers? Undated, but circa 1930's or 1940's vintage. Colors are bright and vivid. no dents, no gouges, no scratches. No flaws. Near mint.  15.00

Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. red and black on yellow. HILDRETH'S Original and Only VELVET MOLASSES CANDY. Undated, but circa 1900 vintage. Made by Whitehead & Hoag. Last listed patent date is July 21, 1896. Original back paper is intact. Colors are bright and vivid. no dents, no gouges, no scratches. No flaws. Near mint.  18.00

Approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. b&w portrait - sorry, do not know who this is. In all probability, some famous music composer. ETUDE MUSIC CLUB. Undated, but circa 1900 vintage. Made in Baltimore by Orsch & Franz Badge Co. Original back paper is intact. Colors are bright and vivid. no dents, no gouges, no scratches. No flaws. Near mint.  16.50

2.25" diameter tin lithographed pinback button. Great illustration of a PIG wearing a chef's hat that says THIELE SAUSAGE.  undated, probably late 1950's or early 1960's vintage.  colors are strong and vivid. very minimal edge wear. no dents, no rust, no flaws. Near mint.   12.50

Approx. 1.75" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. brown and white with illustration in center, of a pair of Bunny Rabbits walking under umbrella. ROYAL DOULTON - 1934-1984 - BUNNYKINS GOLDEN JUBILEE. Colors are strong and vivid. no dents, no cracks, no splits, no rust, no flaws. mint condition.  10.00

Approx. 2 1/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. black and red on white. HIRES TO YOU. HIRES R-Y ROOT BEER (WITH REAL ROOT JUICES) A TREAT IN EVERY BOTTLE. Great pin from this famous Root Beer maker. Made by Philadelphia Badge Co. pre 1950's vintage. no dents, no cracks, no splits. surface rust on reverse. spotting.  11.50

Very large 4" diameter tin lithographed pinback button. Large illustration of a Clydesdale Horse. Probably an advertising item from Budweiser. PUT A CLYDESDALE IN THE WHITE HOUSE STABLE. 1960's or 1960's vintage. No scratches, no dents, no flaws. Colors are bright and crisp. unusual piece.  Near mint plus to mint.  12.50

Approx. 2.25" diameter tin lithographed advertising pinback button. blue and white on orange. issued circa 1953. SEARS 67th ANNIVERSARY SALE - Good Quality For Less Since 1866. Colors are strong and vivid. very minimal wear. No rust, no dents, no gouges, no scratches. No flaws. Near mint to mint.  12.00

Approx. 1.75" diameter celluloid advertising pinback button. full color on white background. Nice graphics of handshake, with farm implements and hay above. PENNSYLVANIA STATE GRANGE. PITTSBURGH PA. DEC. 9-10-11, 1919. Made by Whitehead & Hoag. Paper insert is intact. Colors are strong and vivid. No rust, no stains, no dents. There is a very tiny split on the rim, below the "P" in the word "Pittsburgh", otherwise no other flaws. Near mint to mint.   15.00

WE EAT POP - SMITH'S CHOCOLATE CHIPS.  circa 1900 or earlier vintage. approx. 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. sepia tone photo. no cracks, no splits. there is some light spotting. There is a patent mark stamped into the tin backside, that appears to be '98.  16.50

OH BOY! WESLEY BARRY CAPS - I WEAR ONE - DO YOU?  approx. 7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. Photo of young man wearing hat in center. Made by Whitehead and Hoag. 1920's vintage. no foxing, no stains. Guaranteed original. colors strong. please note that there is stable crazing to the surface. still, displays quite nicely.   15.00

YOU'LL LIKE THE BUDDY JONES HATS.  approx. .75" diameter celluloid pinback button. Photo of youngster wearing hat in center. Made by Whitehead and Hoag. Early, circa 1915 to 1920 vintage. no foxing, no stains. Guaranteed original. colors are strong. No flaws. near mint to mint.  21.50

FUZZY WUZZY CARPETS.  1.75" diameter celluloid.  red, gold, black, pink on white.  has the logo BEAR sitting on a flying carpet.  reads FUZZY WUZZY across his chest.  1950's vintage.  famous Seattle Washington establishment that is long out of business.  VERY hard to find pin.  Only the 2nd example I have seen in 30 years!  21.50

DAISY AIR RIFLE.  red, white and blue tin litho 7/8" diameter pinback button.  SHOOT SAFE BUDDY, World-Wide-Safety-League.  Late 1930's or early 1940's vintage.  excellent.  18.00

PETER PILLOW ad pinback button,  1930’s or 1940’s, 1” diameter, multicolored.   Colorful advertising pinback button, celluloid.   Goose with body shaped like a pillow. Reads “POOR PETER PILLOW – WHO NEVER GETS A BATH!”. Has small spot about the “R” in Peter.  excellent or better.  18.00

pin.   Circa 1900 vintage.  celluloid pinback button. approx. 1.25" diameter. Black and white on blue. Advertising piece reads "If You Love Me, You AUTOPRESS Me. "Get It" And Be Happy". Still has the paper advertising insert on the back for Whitehead & Hoag. Last copyright date listed is 1896. Bright, clear, well centered. The pin displays beautifully but there are some spots on the rim. I have altered the lighting so that the spots will stand out so you can see them in the photo. I assure you, that they do not look that bad in person.   18.50

celluloid pinback button. approx. 7/8" diameter. Black and white on yellow. Advertising piece reads CATS PAW, Foster Rubber Co., That Foster Plug Prevents Slipping, Safety First. Illustration of BLACK CAT on top edge of fence, with his back hunched like a Halloween Cat. Still has the paper advertising insert on the back that reads: Made by Ehrmin Mfg Co, Boston. Bright, clear, well centered. This mint pin is hard to find in any condition, exceptional this nice!   35.00

7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. black and light red on off-white. KOVERALLS - LOOK FOR THE LABEL. Illustration of a pair of jeans trying to ripped apart by teamsters with their horses. Circa 1915 vintage. Original paper insert is intact on reverse side. Made by Bastian Bros. of Rochester NY. Guaranteed original. Displays very nicely. reverse side has oxidation on metal collar.  10.00

7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. Green and red on white. DELICIOUS PURE REFRESHING - SAFE-TEA FIRST - RIDGEWAYS TEA. Circa 1915 vintage. Original paper insert is intact on reverse side. Made by Whitehead & Hoag. Guaranteed original. Displays nicely. Some light spots.  10.00

AT THE LOOP - WEAVER'S CANDIES - MADE TO EAT. 7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. Circa 1920's vintage. black on cream. Original paper insert is intact. Made by Cohan Novelty in Columbus Ohio. Guaranteed original. displays beautifully.  11.00

7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. Circa 1920's vintage. red, gold, black on dark blue. Great illustration of a CROWN with the word THE above and PIANO below. THE CROWN PIANO. Displays as mint but has a couple of rim nicks.  10.00

7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. Red on white. circa 1930's vintage. Illustration of the Nabisco logo and says INNER SEAL Trade Mark. Paper insert on back is intact. Made by Whitehead and Hoag. Guaranteed original. Mint.  12.50

scarce regional piece. 1.25" diameter celluloid pinback button. Red and gold on white. circa 1930's vintage. GOLDEN GRAIN BELT BEERS logo. Paper label on reverse is intact. Made by Quimby Mfc. Co. Buttons, Minneapolis. Guaranteed original.   15.00

7/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. red, white and blue. NAME IT - MILWAUKEE - MAKES IT. Original paper insert is intact. Made by F.E. Jens Co., Enterprise Bldg., Milwaukee Wis. Guaranteed original. Displays beautifully.  10.00

Smaller size. .5" diameter celluloid pinback button. Blue on white. BANKERS ACCIDENT CO. ACCIDENT - SICKNESS - PROTECTION. Has the paper insert on reverse. Made by Whitehead and Hoag. Guaranteed original.  10.00

.5" diameter celluloid pinback button. black on white. YOU'RE TOO FRESH. CRYSTAL FLAKE SALT FOR YOU! Superior Mfg. Co., Mnpls. Marked on curl: Quimby Mfg. Co., Minneapolis, Minn. Guaranteed original. Mint.  14.00

Larger 1 3/8" diameter celluloid pinback button. green and black on mustard yellow. HEATH & MILLEGAN MFG. CO. 1903-04. CHICAGO USA. In the center it says WORK WINS with a four leaf clover. The leafs read: The Dealer, The Salesman, The Office, The Factory. Solid style stickpin back. Guaranteed original. Mint.  12.50

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