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Antique Toys & Collectible
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WINDMILL. Live Steam toy attachment. Made in U.S. Zone Germany; late 1940's. approx. 5.25" tall. base measures 3" by 4.5". colors are very bright and vivid. pulley gears on reverse for attachment to steam engine. very minimal signs of wear. excellent plus to near mint. scarcer piece. 95.00
1920's vintage; LIVE STEAM ENGINE.
Embossed with the BING logo; made in Bavaria (Germany). Base is
approx. 4" square. A bit over 10.25" tall. Has the long
handled fuel holder that sits high up on an inner platform. Minor wear;
nothing awful. Smokestack is removeable. I have NOT tested it; so
can not vouch for it's working condition. C-8; excellent.
195.00
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Mamod TE1A STEAM TRACTOR. live steam operated Traction Engine. Made in England. Model of traditional English traction engine. fitted with reverse control; whistle; boiler sight glass. Missing the wooden steering extension (not a big deal). Possibly fired up once; but not abused. No dents or scratches; the paint finish is like new. Approximately 10" long; 7" tall. Roof canopy is removeable. includes booklet; funnel and box of solid fuel pellets. Box shows minor wear. overall near mint. 169.50
PENNY TOYS from circa 1890-1910
German tin litho Penny Toy ALLIGATOR in green; exc+. 120.00
German Penny Toy 5" HORSE & WAGON; nm. 275.00
1880s HORSE DRAWN WAGON. Early American Painted Tin. 14". large white horse. black wagon. probably made by George Brown. very good plus condition. 1500.00
marble game. TIT TAT TOE 3 In A Row Marble Game. Parker Brothers. undated but 1930's vintage. similar to a bagatelle Tic Tac Toe. Includes marbles. box and contents are near mint plus to mint. Does not appear to have been used. Scarce and unusual. First one I have ever encountered! remember, condition condition condition! 75.00
MARBLE BINGO. tin lithographed marble game by Wolverine. Made in the USA, 1930's vintage. 17.5" long. The 6" high back board folds down. Object is the launch the Marble off the steel spring "diving" board, bounce them off the backboard and into the scoring trays, or else loop them directly into the scoring tray! Does not appear to have been used. No rust. excellent to near mint condition. 44.50
THE FIVE AND TWENTY BOX MARBLES. Made in Germany. pottery or clay type. 1920's. small cardboard box says there are 25, but we only have 21. shades of reddish brown, brown, gray. Box measures approx. 1.5" by 2.25" by 1.25" deep. The side of the box has the ELGEE Trade Mark, L.G. LTD. B. HAM. MADE IN GERMANY. Box has one seam split. Nice oddball set! 75.00
MARBLE SHOOTER TROPHY. Brown marbleized plastic base. Gold finished metal figure down on knee about shoot marble. His hair is parted down the middle and he is wearing a V Neck sweater definitely 1930s style. There is no brass placard in front, although it is grooved for one to slide in. You could easily have one made with YOUR name, or CHAMP, or whatever! Overall minor wear with some gold plating loss. No breaks, cracks o repairs. MARBLE SHOOTER TROPHIES are rarely seen! When was the last one that you ever saw, let alone had a chance to purchase?? The base measures 3 ½ square, overall it is 5 ¼ tall. GREAT piece, the center piece for any collection or display!! 495.00
MAR-BEL SURE SHOT spring loaded marble shooter. Red hard plastic with silver logo. 1950's vintage. Has rocketship logo. minor wear, near mint. Great accessory for all you marble collectors. 39.50
MARBLE SHOOTER. heavy gauge pressed steel, spring loaded. Dark maroon. works great. a hair over 3" long. 1930's vintage. excellent. 45.00
Wolverine LEMANS GRAN PRIX Bagatelle Pinball Game. Large size. approx. 10.5" by 22.5". plastic top, tin lithographed graphics on base. Nice, colorful race car scenes cover the toy. 1960's vintage. Colors are bright and vivid. Has a bell and a replay spinner. Works great. overall excellent plus condition. great display piece as well as a fun toy! 49.50
Wolverine LITTLE HUNTER Bagatelle Pinball Game. 4 marbles with tin lithographed background in full color. great comic style Hunter with shotgun about to be mauled by big bear as rabbit watches! 13" by 6 1/2". Late 1940's vintage, near mint. 65.00
Marx tin litho BAZOOKA Bagatelle pinball type game played with 4 colored glass marbles inside. Great military graphics of tanks, jeeps, machine guns, etc. 12 1/2" by 6 1/4". Bright vivid colors. Plastic case is crisp and clear. Circa 1958, tin lithographed back. nm/mt. 89.50
Marx tin litho WEATHER GAME Bagatelle pinball game. excellent. 60.00
Marx POP-A-PUPPET Bagatelle Pinball game. mint in nm box. 95.00
MAN FROM A.U.N.T. Pinball Bagatelle game by Steven. take off on the Man From U.N.C.L.E. 11.5" tall, MIP (package shows wear). 85.00
scarce 1966 Wham-o WHIRLEE TWIRLEE Frisbee type toy. 9" diameter. includes instruction insert! Old Store Stock, never played with - BUT there is tiny rim crack. displays as mint. very scarce and oddball item! 69.50
Amsun Corp of New Jersey. ZOOM-TOP. "fly like a saucer - spin like a top". 8.5" diameter. Frisbee-like toy with holes in the rim, slighly pointed in center. another company trying to chip away at Wham-o success! 1960's vintage. used, excellent plus with minimal signs of wear. very hard to find! 59.50
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REFERENCE BOOKS
Knife collecting. de Riaz, Yvan A., THE BOOK OF KNIVES, Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, (1981) 1st ptg, 1000+ B&W and color ill., 170pp, interior is near mint to mint, tight and clean. Excellent to near mint dustjacket (hardcover), ISBN 0517543613 The knife both as a utilitarian implement and as an art object. More than one thousand objects are illustrated, showing the evolution of the knife, the wide variety of styles ranging from the practical to the beautiful, and the exquisite craftsmanship applied to blades, handles and sheaths. A GREAT reference material. 42.50
Knife collecting. Levine, Bernard. THE KNIFE GUIDE Identification and Value. Knife World Publications, Knoxville. 1981. Stated First Edition. Thirty Six installments of Knife World's "Whut Izzit?" indexed and cross referenced. softbound., 184 pages plus the covers. fantastic reference material! Tight and clean. overall excellent condition. Hard to find! 32.50
Knife collecting. THE GUN DIGEST BOOK OF KNIVES by B.R. Hughes and Jack Lewis. Digest Books, Northfield, Illinois. 1973. First Edition. Large, softbound. 288 pages plus the covers. cover shows wear in both right corners. Some minor dog ears on lower right corner of a few pages. interior is tight and clean. overall very nice condition. very good plus or better. lots of photos and information. an invaluable reference book that is very hard to come by. 25.00
1944 GIRL SCOUT EQUIPMENT Catalog. 40 pages fully illustrated. Hundreds of items shown. Thin paper stock, large oversized. approx. 11.5" by 8.5". Interior it tight and clean. overall very good plus to excellent. 39.50
Fall-Winter 1940-41 SAKS FIFTH AVENUE "Children's Catalogue" CLOTHING. 36 pages. b&w illustrations. 10" by 8.75". Tight and clean. overall excellent. 18.00
AMERICAN ROOMS IN MINIATURE by Mrs. James Ward Thorne. The Art Institute of Chicago. 1941 - 4th Edition. 84 pages. b&w photos on slick paper. tight and clean. near mint. 24.00
1981 MARCEL MARCEAU Tour Program, Ronald A. Wilford Associates, 1981, 28 pages, large format 9" by 12". the famous French Mime. Illustration of his famous character BIP on cover. Filled with great photos and illustrations of him. Small ink mark in upper left, otherwise tight and clean, excellent to near mint condition. ALSO included, is a 4 page local program for him, from Thursday April 16, 1981 at the Seattle Opera House. Has the same cover illustration. 17.00
Large, square bound 1929 International Harvester McCORMICK-DEERING #12-HT Repair Catalog for Harvesters, Threshers, Stationary Threshers, attachments. Very detailed, includes all the models up to the most current. 686 pages, illustrated with very detailed engravings. Extremely clean, tight throughout. Large and heavy. Approx. 6.5" by 9.5" by 1" thick. Heavy paper covers. Covers show wear and stains. Fantastic reference material. C-9, excellent plus (covers are vg). 42.50
1930's LAPLANT-CHOATE Snow Plow Catalog. Cedar Rapids Iowa. undated, 1930's vintage. large folds out to poster. 8.5" by 11" closed, approx. 25" by 33" opened. "Hydraulically operated - designed for use with CATERPILLAR Tractors exclusively. Excellent reference item, great photos. No rips, no holes, no stains. Overall excellent. 59.50
1950 ROBBINS’ MAGIC CATALOG #15 from D. Robbins & Company of New York. “E-Z MAGIC” trademark. 6” by 9”, 100 pages fully illustrated. Probably about 500 different items! Interior is tight and clean. 1” spine separation on lower section, small price tag surface tear in lower right. Overall, a very nice example. excellent or better. 35.00
PETER MAX Spiral Bound Notebook Pad. late 1960's, used. Minor ink scribble along left edge. Overall, very good, displays okay. 20.00
PETER MAX boxed jigsaw puzzle. 1967 Springbok "CAROUSEL MINDFLOWERS". Complete, near mint to mint. box measures 14 1/2" square. The assembled puzzle is 20 1/2" square. 65.00
PETER MAX inflatable vinyl pillows, decorated with classic stuff from
this psychedelic artist. Each pillow is approx. 15 1/2" by 15 1/2".
NEVER used, minty condition. EACH is 45.00
A) red background with guy striding
across globe
B) black background with guy striding across globe
E) blue background with stars
F) black background with stars
SECRECY "An International Game of World Conquest" by Universal Games. 1965. "an exciting game based on existing international situations and involving world powers in a struggle for world conquest by means of diplomacy; espionage and armed conflict. Stimulating and educational game for teen age to adult and may be played by 2 or 4 players." complete and near mint to mint in slipcase box. scarce! 45.00
Hasbro's Electronic Wizard MENTOR. Try to beat the "Man of Bronze" who thinks for himself. Late 1950's to 1960's vintage. takes 2 "D" cell batteries. complete with all 8 game cards and instructions. large approx. 20" by 9.75" by 4". does not appear to have been used. box is intact. corners are solid. minimal shelf and storage wear. overall excellent plus to near mint. very cool toy! 69.50
JUNIOR KNAPP ELECTRIC QUESTIONER. The Play Way to Knowledge. Set #100. battery operated. you touch the wires from the question to the correct answer and a bell will ring. contains all 12 question cars (6 2-sided sheets). tight and clean. interior is near mint. boxtop has small pinholes. no split corners. undated but 1920's to 1930's vintage. excellent. 32.50
SCOTLAND YARD. A compelling detective game. Milton Bradley #4500. 1985. large board game. For 3 to 6 players, ages 10 to adult. One of the players takes on the role of Mr. X. His job is to move from point to point around the map of London taking taxis, buses or subways. The detectives, the remaining players acting in concert, move around similarly in an effort to move into the same space as Mr. X. But while the criminal's mode of transportation is nearly always known, his exact location is only known intermittently throughout the game. parts are complete and near mint to mint. box is excellent plus. no split corners. 18.50
WHODUNIT Board Game. "Mystery Detective Game. Selchow & Righter #80. 1985. A suspenseful mystery game for super sleuths. Players snoop through an elegant mansion searching for clues that will identify suspects to the crime. Each player tries to outsmart his opponents and be the first to discover “Whodunit.” But if a player falsely accuses an opponent he must leave the mansion. At the end, the player with all the correct clues solves the crime and is declared the winner. complete. parts are near mint to mint. no split corners. box is complete with interior inserts and is excellent to near mint. 19.50
STOCKS & BONDS. Avalon Hills GA-170 Bookshelf Game. 1975. (instructions dated May 1982). "The Game of Investments". exciting stock market game for investors and speculators of all ages. game is complete. parts are near mint to mint. no split corners. box is excellent plus with light surface scuffing in the upper right corner of box top surface. 15.00
ROULETTE. neat home version game for the Las Vegas gambler! oilcloth gaming mat is 26" by 14". The roulette wheel is 4.75" in diameter, and fully enclosed. it is spring activated, by a plunger bar on the side. When pushed in and released, the wheel spins, just like the real casino! The roulette wheel, and case are metal. works great! neat item. all you have to do is provide the "chips". 1950's vintage. includes plain, unmarked red box. no flaws, near mint to mint. 18.50
BUG - the fascinating new game that 4 can play. an unlicensed, made in Hong Kong, late 1950's pirated version of COOTIE. identical. made of hard plastic. complete with all the pieces, only smaller than standard version. Overall, the boxed set measures approx. 7.5" by 5" by 1.5". colorful boxtop has one split corner, but otherwise is in beautiful condition. First time I have ever seen this version! 45.00
Avalon Hill #801. RICHTHOFEN'S WAR - The Air War 1916 - 1918. Copyright 1973 - Second Printing. Game was only played a dozen times or so. parts mint, some small parts have not been punched out yet. The box top is in excellent plus condition with no tears or damage whatsoever. Very minor loss of gloss and edge wear. 14.50
FIBBER McGEE. Milton Bradley #4561 by arrangement with the National Broadcasting Co. 1934. Based on the famous FIBBER McGEE & MOLLY Radio Shows. A Hilarious party game for any number of players. A riot of Fun for every one - take it from me! - Fibber McGee. contents are complete and near mint. Box top has some very minor surface nicks, no split corners, colors are strong and bright. overall near mint. 65.00
THREE BALL TALLY. A Game of Skill. Milton Bradley #4079. Copyright 1932. Nice; full color; Art Deco design on playing board and on the box. Game is complete and contents are near mint to mint. No split corners. Box top is bright and vivid with minimal edge wear. Box is excellent plus to near mint. Superior condition. Nice graphics! 65.00
Life of the the Party FORTUNE PARTY GAME. 1930's. Edward Smith Manufacturing; Highland Park; Chicago. You get 6 question cards; the Magic Wheel of Fortune spinner and the instructions. Questions included: Are you loved?; What do others thing of you?; What us your best asset?; What should you make your life work?; What is your biggest handicap?; What will become of you?. appears to be unused. Mint condition. 15.00
LET'S GO SHOPPING (Super Market Bingo) #4010. very early 1950's by Hasbro. Cardboard cutout shopping carts, spinner, transparent bingo chips. overall, measures approx. 12" by 6.75". Interesting and unusual game. Mint, factory sealed in baggie with colorful header card. 36.00
EVEREST mountain climbing game by Merit. large 10 X 24 game contains MOUNTAIN and plastic MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS!! Near mint. 250.00
GOODY MAGIC QUESTIONNAIRE Game, 1930s, complete, very good plus. 95.00
CONCENTRATION GAME 9th Edition, 1966. Copyrighted in 1959 and based on the great Television Game Show. Game is complete with molded plastic "Rolomatic Puzzle Changer". You win prizes as you remember the locations of the 2 matching cards. Each time you win, other parts of the Rebus are exposed. Winner is the first to decipher the puzzle! Made by Milton Bradley #4950. Parts and inner sections are all near mint. The box has one repaired corner, but overall is excellent plus. It might be missing some of the play money, but that is no big deal, since you can use an play money from any game. Great fun to play! 25.00
BIRD BRAIN "A Cagey Card Game". Milton Bradley #4663. Issued in 1966. 2-4 Players. Ages 8 to Adult. Play is simple, but the action is wild as players try to be the first to discard all of their number cards. A player spins the "Selecto-Wheel", lifts one of 4 BIRDS to uncover a "window" in the wheel, calls out the starting number - and then the fun begins! All players, AT THE SAME TIME, try to be the first to toss the proper number cards in the well, in numerical order! VERY hard to find game, rarely found complete with no broken parts. Complete and in near mint condition. Large box is excellent with one split corner. 35.00
LET'S PLAY FIDDLESTIX. An exciting, fascinating, tantalizing game. Made by Plaza Mfg. Co. 1930's version of "pick-up sticks". 8.25" long by 2" diameter cardboard tube with tin ends. excellent. 15.00
GINASTA, 1954, Ginasta Corporation of America. Combines elements of Gin and Canasta, but played on a board with wood tiles that correspond to the cards in a playing card deck. Very similar in appearance to Scrabble. MISSING the "joker" tile, otherwise complete and in superior condition. Instructions are printed on the inside of the box lid. Game board is mint. Box is very good to excellent with no split corners. Very interesting game. overall - parts mint but missing one piece, box very good. 19.50
1965 Kohner TROUBLE Game. approx. 10 ¾" square by 2" deep. Push down on dome in center to "pop up" the game dice. A fast, modern, "mechanical" version of Parchesi. Made for up to 4 players. Missing ONE of the 4 "blue" markers (which can easily be replaced with a similar item). Otherwise, game is complete and intact. excellent with worn box. 14.00
Circa 1950 JIM PRENTICE ELECTRIC PUT 'N TAKE with the Exciting New Double Rotor-Motor. Made by Electric Game co. Instructions are printed on inside of box lid. Game is complete and in superior condition. Works fine. Very clean. No split corners, but there is a ½" split on one of the side panels of the top lid. Overall, near mint to mint. 24.00
1973 Milton Bradley #4300 SUB SEARCH "3 Level Strategy Game". Object: both surface fleets sent out and sink enemy subs. Game is complete and excellent. Has been played with, minor wear. Has all the cardboard and plastic framework, torpedo spinner, marking pegs, figural subs/buoys/flags and mines. There are 3 internally repaired corners to box lid - box is solid and very nice. Hard to find game in complete condition. Game is large 21" by 12 ½" by 5 ½" and heavy, shipping weight is over 7 pounds. overall excellent. 39.50
1954 Transogram #1229 DEALERS CHOICE Tile Card Game. approx. 9" by 17 ½" by 2". Quality Edition. 5 Plastic Tile CARD GAMES with playing board, complete set of card tiles and 4 player racks. Play GIN RUMMY, CANASTA, STUD POKER, FAN TAN, BLACK JACK. Kind of like a card game version of "Scrabble". Game is complete and in near mint condition. Box top is excellent, with small surface tear in center. No split corners. Overall excellent condition. 29.50
Gold Medal Novelty RING TOSS Game by Transogram; 1930's vintage. Box measures approx. 6 1/4" by 12 1/4" by 1 1/2". Wooden posts have little faces on them. Set is complete with instructions; 2 pegs; 2 bases; 2 hoops. Set and box appear to have NEVER been used. Mint condition. 35.00
triple set of card decks. SAMBA - 3 Deck Canasta. made by Centaur. nice orange/black/white winter scene of large Stag. each deck is complete 52 card deck with 2 jokers. no creasing; no flaws. gently used. excellent plus with excellent original box. 15.00
deck of playing cards. made by Ferd. Piatnik & Sons - Vienna. I believe the correct name for this set is KINGSBRIDGE. complete poker deck of 52 cards plus pair of jokers. nice color artwork. mint inside hard plastic case. 1970's vintage I believe. 9.50
deck of playing cards. Made by Ace. full color Japanese winter street scene. standard size. full poker deck with 2 jokers. 1960's to 1970's vintage. the cards are mint. the plastic case has damage. 7.50
pair of playing card decks. AMERICAN BEAUTY by United States Playing Card Company. boxed set is mint. each deck is complete mint poker deck with 2 jokers. includes set of rules, adverting pamphlet and Bridge Score card. the newest date listed is 1935. the gold edged set has beautiful full color scene of horse wagon with covered bridge in background. The silver edged set has full color scene of single horse carriage in front of stately house. very colorful. mint with original near mint box. 15.00
pair of playing card decks. CONGRESS Playing Cards by U.S. Playing Card Co. undated - 1950's vintage I believe. 2 complete 52 card poker decks. no jokers. one set is black evening gown with pearls. the other is bowtie and formal evening shirt. The bowtie set has a mismatched King of Hearts. it is the correct back pattern - but note that the playing card "K" is smaller than the others (lower left in photo). red box is excellent. cards are excellent plus. 10.00
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Pinback Button. DAISY AIR RIFLE - WORLD-WIDE SAFETY LEAGUE - SHOOT SAFE BUDDY. 7/8" diameter, tin lithographed. Blue, white, red. excellent condition. 15.00
PREMIER cast iron BIG BANG carbide cannon. Heavy black rubber tires, complete with brass firing pin mechanism and still has original stopper to cover the ammunition storage area. Dark khaki green color. Overall length is 9" long, with the actual barrel measuring 6 1/2" to the breech. 2 1/2" diameter tires. Used, but in excellent condition. Late 1930's vintage. This is a very hard to find size! 89.50
ALLEY SLOPER "shooting" Game. Includes pistol & ammo, Milton Bradley, 1907. Very different and unusual target game. Box has some edge separation, but not bad. Overall it is excellent. 295.00
IDEAL hard plastic 26" long TRICK SHOT Rifle shoots in either direction! 95.00
Rare BUDDY-L "paper cracker" RIFLE, 1950s, MIB (How many of you BUDDY-L collectors even knew that this existed??). 295.00
JEP (France) metal capgun PISTOLET MITRAILLEUR, ex w/vg box. 95.00
Miniature diecast metal pistol. Nickel plated, white checkered grips. TRUENO - Made in Spain, "REDONDO". 2 ¼" long. Cylinder opens, fires a single blank. I guess you can call it a cap gun. No defects. Near mint condition. 39.50
Japanese made LUGER, miniature capgun. Black with white grips. Single shot. NOT trigger activated. Top lifts up and is spring activated. Cap is placed inside and top slams down on it. Different! 3 long. Excellent. 20.00
.45 AUTOMATIC miniature capgun by Victory. Black with brown grips. Made in Hong Kong, 1960s vintage. Single shot. Takes a plastic shell, like a blank. 2 ½ long, mint. 18.00
LUGER miniature capgun by Victory. Black with tan grips. Made in Hong Kong, 1960s vintage. Single shot. Takes a plastic shell, like a blank. 2 ½ long, mint. 18.00
Miniature capgun pistol. Victory LUGER, made in Hong Kong. 2 ¼" long, black finish with tan grips. Single shot. It takes a single "shell". Kind of like a blank. Mint. 18.00
1930's Pressed steel WATER PISTOL. Model #41 by Wyandotte Toys. Complete and in excellent condition and works great! Approx. 7" long, black. Has normal signs of even wear - nothing awful. No rust, no dents, no gouges or major scrapes. Should clean up exceptionally nice. Not a rare pistol, but often found in poor non-working condition. This one is excellent - works great. 29.50
COLT 455 "Sparkling" gun. Tin lithographed. a cross between an automatic and a space raygun. Made in Japan by K.O., #2118. 5 1/4" long. 1950's vintage. Mint in near mint box. 69.50
Nickel plated cast iron single shot BIG BILL cap pistol, made by Kilgore. Late 1920's or early 30's vintage. 5 1/2" long. Complete, works great, strong spring. NOTE that this is the EARLIER version with the name BIG BILL in raised lettering on each grip, and the name is NOT below the cylinder. Octagonal hammer. Retains 99% of it’s original finish. A beautiful example. 45.00
JESKO Rubber Band DISC Shooting Pistol from Sekiden Chem. Ind. Co. Ltd. of Osaka Japan. Gun is about 4 3/4" long. Shoots round 2 1/4" diameter discs. includes 10 different discs, including: Pan Am Clipper; Tiger Head; Steam Locomotive; Jet plane; aircraft carrier; SST; airliner; clipper sailing ship; bomber; Gorilla. Comes with illustrated instruction sheet. Very cool! 32.50
New! Automatic Repeating DYNAMIC BUBBLE GUN by Atomic Industries of Milwaukee. 1950's. Hard red plastic, shaped like cowboy sixshooter with the end of the barrel flared. Raised lettering on barrel says DYNAMIC. The soap bubble mixture has almost completely evaporated over the years. GUN is mint, never played with, never removed from sealed card - GUT the card is damaged and the blister is peeling loose. Oddball toy from an obscure company!
figural bank building. FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN for Greenville S.C. 1950's to 60's. cast metal made by Banthrico. copper toned. approx. 6.5" by 3.5". trap intact. excellent plus. 79.50
OLD KING COLE book shaped tin lithographed still bank. first version Made by Mohawk Metal Co. 1919-1921 vintage. spine reads: Old King Cole Toy Bank Vol. IV. front and back have full color graphics and read "Old King Cole was a merry old soul. and a merry old soul was he". approx. 4" by 3" by a bit less than 1.5". original tin coin trap is intact on base. the front side has minor color fading. reverse side is very bright and crisp. overall excellent or nicer. early and uncommon. 75.00
MOTHER HUBBARD book shaped tin lithographed still bank. first version Made by Mohawk Metal Co. 1919-1921 vintage. spine reads: Mother Hubbard Toy Bank Vol. III. front and back have full color graphics and read "Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone." approx. 4" by 3" by a bit less than 1.5". original tin coin trap is intact on base. the front side has minor nicks and dents. reverse side is clean. overall the colors are strong and bright. early and uncommon. very good plus or nicer. 59.50
SIMPLE SIMON book shaped tin lithographed still bank. 2nd version Made by Kirchoff. 1920's to 1930's vintage. spine reads: Simple Simon Toy Bank Vol. II. front and back have full color graphics and read "Simple Simon went fishing for to catch a whale." approx. 4" by 3" by a bit less than 1.5". original tin coin trap is intact on base. the colors on both sides are very bright and crisp. overall excellent or nicer. uncommon. 65.00
advertising book bank. FIRST NATIONAL BANK of PORTLAND (Oregon). nice detailed raised image of the logo on front. leatherette cover in dark reddish brown. silver lettering. raised logo and map of Oregon on reverse. spine has graphics of quarters; Roosevelt dimes and Jefferson Nickels. brass edges. 1940's to early 1950's vintage. Made by Bankers Utilities Co. minimal edge wear. near mint. 35.00
advertising book bank. FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY of Oklahoma City. nice detailed raised image of the building on front. leatherette cover in dark reddish brown. gold trim on the building. brass corner and edges. 1930's vintage. Made by Bankers Utilities Co. On the spine in raised lettering it says BOOK OF THRIFT VIII. on the backside is the owners name and date of 1938. clean. minimal edge wear. excellent to near mint. 45.00
figural building bank. THE QUEEN'S DOLL HOUSE Model. Made by Cauldon Potteries Ltd in conjunction with Chubb & Son's Lock & Safe Co. 4.25" by 2.5" by 3.5". 1920's to early 1930's vintage. embossed tin lithography. made in England. complete with original trap intact. quite detailed. the one end shows the interior rooms with the cars in the basement! has nicks and scratches but still presents very nicely. 95.00
BIRTHPLACE OF INDEPENDENCE. hard plastic figural still bank. red and cream colors. base measures 5.25" by 3.75" and stands approx. 5.5" tall. original coin trap is intact. above door it says INDEPENDENCE HALL. on the reverse of the base it says CRADLE OF LIBERTY. maker not known. 1950's or earlier vintage. no cracks; no chips; no damage. minor warpage to base. very detailed! near mint. 65.00
miniature house still bank. AMERICAN HOME BANK by Banthrico. white house with red roof. molded in hard plastic with metal base. front of base says SAVE FOR A HOME. Label on backside is for PIERCE COUNTY FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION - Tacoma; Sumner; Westgate (Washington State). 3.5" by 2.25" by 2.75" tall. unused. Mint condition with original cardboard box! 65.00
PORT ANGELES SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN. Washington State bank. figural building. Banthrico. cast metal with bronze toned finish. couple minor oxidation spots on bottom reverse. the trap is still attached but the lock has been picked - so a key does not work.5" by 3.75" by 2.5" tall. a scarcer one to find. displays beautifully. overall excellent. 50.00
large 12" tall hard plastic PINK RABBIT sitting on haunches, hands across chest, wearing pants and blue top hat. there is opening in the top of his hat - maybe it originally held lollipops there? there is a coin slot on his back. it is missing the round circular coin trap. there are some very minor melt marks on his left hip area. no cracks, no breaks, no chips. the colors are strong. NOT a common item. unmarked, but American made, 1950's vintage. good looking piece! possibly a Halloween or Easter piece. 28.50
miniature house bank. hard plastic with metal base. Blue and white. HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN Yakima Washington. 1950's vintage. Banthrico. excellent plus. 32.50
Book Bank. 1930's vintage leather cover BOOK BANK. Green tinting on reddish brown leather. White lettering for FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION of Medford, Oregon. approx. 4" by 3". On the spine, it reads THE WAY TO SAVE. Made by Bankers Utilities. Has 1923 patent date on side. excellent. 29.50
Book Bank. 1930's vintage leather cover BOOK BANK. Blue tinting on reddish brown leather. White lettering for FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION of Medford, Oregon. approx. 4" by 3". On the spine, it reads THE WAY TO SAVE. Made by Bankers Utilities. Has 1923 patent date on side. excellent. 29.50
Very early German bisque ELEPHANT BANK, mint condition. 225.00
rare RADIO BANK made in Canada by Reliable. circa 1950, approx. 4" by 1 ¾" by 2 ¾" tall, hard plastic. Knobs turn, the speaker opens to remove coins. Deposit slot is on back side, which is molded in detail, revealing the "innards" of the radio. Tubes, etc. are molded in relief. On the speaker, it has the RELIABLE logo. RELIABLE toys are extremely sought after, and very scarce. Called by many, the "Renwal of the North". Since their items were not exported, and released in Canada only, the production numbers were infinitesimal as compared to American companies. I have searched high and low, for many years, looking for RELIABLE items. This is the ONLY example of this toy that I have ever seen. A beautiful bank, and also a beautiful "radio" toy. excellent plus to near mint. 75.00
Hard plastic U.S. LETTERBOX BANK, 1950s by Authentic, 5", MIB. 85.00
Japanese made 1930s metal RADIO Still Bank w/key, 4", crackle finish in black & bronze, excellent plus, minor rim wear. 125.00
advertising figural bank for 1ST NATIONAL BANK OF PORTLAND (Oregon). 1950’s, approx. 4 ¼” tall, bronze color. Hard plastic, MINT in original box. 39.50
Still Bank. Composition plaster material, PEG-LEG PIRATE. Has eye patch on with crutch. 7" tall, 1970's vintage. Coin slot on top of head with black rubber oval shaped coin trap intact. Colorful and mint. 24.00
"BB" PUZZLES
FROGS ON LILY PADS. D.R.G.M. made in Germany. full color litho under glass. 7 small white balls that have to go into their eyes! reverse side is under glass and has advertising for Henry W. Brown General Merchandise in CUSTER WASH. a bit smaller than 2" diameter. circa 1910 or earlier vintage. there is some metal oxidation in one spot on the edge. Colors are strong and bright! 75.00
CHILDREN BLOWING BUBBLE PIPES. D.R.G.M. made in Germany. full color litho under glass. 5 small white balls that have to go into the bubbles - and the images are raised! reverse side is under glass and has advertising for Henry W. Brown General Merchandise in CUSTER WASH. a bit smaller than 2" diameter. circa 1910 or earlier vintage. no flaws. mint condition. Colors are strong and bright! sorry sold
COWBOY LASSOS STEER hand held dexterity puzzle. 1 1/2" dia. with mirror on backside. 3 small white balls. Unmarked, but positive it is German. 1920's vintage. excellent. 69.50
STORK NEST hand held dexterity puzzle. 1 3/8" dia. with mirror on backside. 4 small black balls. Mother Stork is feeding next full of young. Germany, 1920's vintage. near mint. 69.50
STRUTTING ROOSTER hand held dexterity puzzle. 1 3/4" dia. with mirror on backside. 4 small white balls. Rooster is proudly walking. Marked Germany. 1920's vintage. near mint. 75.00
CLOWN hand held dexterity puzzle. 1 7/8" dia. Solid tin backside, colorful litho paper clown on the front.3 metal balls. Very early, pre 1920. Unmarked, possibly German, but may be U.S. made. excellent. 89.50
POLL PARROT SHOES promotional advertising hand held dexterity puzzle. Front side pictures shoe and reads "Poll Parrot Shoes For Boys, For Girls". On the reverse, is advertising that reads "Poll-Parrot Shoes for boys and girls are made up to that same high standard of solid leather quality as "Star Brand" shoes for father and mother, they wear longer". 11/4" dia., 1920's vintage. Has 4 small metal balls. excellent. 85.00
CHEF FRYING EGGS. 4 bb's. get 2 into the eggs in the skillet, and get one in each of his eyes. 2" diameter, with 1 3/8" tall plastic dome. Made by Baby World, NYC. circa 1950. excellent. 22.50
DEXTERITY PUZZLES
PUZZLE RING. Pre-War Japanese boxed set of metal puzzles. 7 different, still attached to box - never used. Gorgeous, full color graphics on box top with a figure of a baseball batter next to the lamp in the background. Company logo is a "K" in a vertical oval logo. Pre World War II metal Japanese toys are very scarce and hard to find. Box and contents are mint. 85.00
RING-O-PEG GAME. object is to get ring around each of 4 posts. 2" diameter, with 1 3/8" tall plastic dome. Made by Baby World, NYC. dated 1951. excellent. 22.50
early boxed set GILBERT PUZZLE PARTIES, near mint, circa 1920's. 75.00
THE FLYING PUZZLE boxed dexterity slide puzzle, early 1930’s, 4 ¾” by 4”. “Keeps you up in the air”. It can be done – but – try and do it. The Hazards and perils cannot be removed from the box. In spite of them, the airplane block must be moved to the corner marked Paris. The pieces are made of wood, and labeled: plane; rain; snow; wind; hail; clouds; air pocket; sleet; water; fog; et al. Pieces are mint, box is excellent. 39.50
FRAME TRAY JIGSAW PUZZLES
An Aesop's Fable, THE FOX AND THE CROW Frame Tray Jigsaw Puzzle. Milton Bradley #4508-1, 1958. Pictures the fox talking to a crow who is sitting in the tree with piece of pie in his mouth. The fable is printed right on the puzzle. Complete. minor wear. overall very good to excellent. 25.00
MISCELLANEOUS BOXED PUZZLES
boxed WORLD MAP JIGSAW PUZZLE. "New World Map" in 8 colors. issued during World War II. lists the populations of the nations and major cities of the Allies and Axis nations. 43" by 26". latest population statistics; ship and airplane distances; major air and naval bases. Made by U.S. Finishing and Mfg. Co. in Chicago. Map by H. M. Gousha. neat item. excellent to near mint condition. 30.00
1950's vintage, English made VICTORY A-B-C- PLAY TRAY. Paper lithographed on wood. The 26 letters of the alphabet are represented by diecut figural images. Each image is about .25" taller than it's respective hole, so that it can be lifted out and placed back in easily. Very British. The E is for ENGINE and show a British locomotive. K is for KETTLE and shows a kettle. Q is for QUEEN. T is for TEAPOT. V is for VAN and shows a Dinky like toy van. The toy is made by C. J. Hayter & Co. Ltd. of Bournemouth. The box is worn with crushed side panels. The toy itself is flawless mint - like brand new. Strong, bright, vivid colors. It does not appear to have ever been used. Approx. 9.25" by 12.25" by 1.2". mint toy in rough box. 25.00
MARVEL-BRIX interlocking plastic construction bricks. Set #300. manufactured by Frank Pinto Enterprises of Bridgeport Conn. late 1950's vintage. molded in red and white. includes instruction pamphlet. comes with bricks; windows; doors; etc. boxed set measures approx. 8" by 4.5" by 5.25". used possibly once - but maybe unused. parts are mint. box is near mint to mint. we have two sets available @ each: 59.50
ALWEG MONORAIL. #MR 300. Child's Monorail Toy. Semi-Automatic. All Wood. Over 5 feet long. Licensed by Alweg Rapid Transit. Made in Washington State. Space Needle Kit Dept. div. of Whitechester Heating Co. Inc. Yakima Washington. very small and obscure company that made the ultra rare wooden Space Needle model kit! instructions are printed on bottom of the box. an extremely rare item made for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair or right after it. there is no mention of the World's Fair on the box. complete - unused. box is excellent. 175.00
pinback button. GILBERT TOYS - MEMBER GILBERT ENGINEERING INSTITUTE FOR BOYS. undated - circa 1915 to 1925 vintage. Highly sought after Erector Set collectible. red and blue on cream. .75" diameter celluloid pinback button. Made by Bastian Bros. paper insert on reverse is intact. colors are strong. near mint to mint with no flaws. scarce!!! 139.50
c.1910 real photo postcard. BOY & Erector Set BI-PLANE. AZO back. Young boy wearing glasses sitting at table, next to his LARGE Erector Set, hand assembled Bi-wing AIRPLANE! Nice image, crisp and clear. VERY scarce to find an image of this caliber. Crease in tip of lower right corner. Other than that, there are no flaws. Unused. near mint. 85.00
A.C. Gilbert Erector Set #7 1/2. Wooden box with decal intact. 1920's vintage. Makes the WHITE TRUCK. The "WHITE" logo is prominently embossed into each running board. Also has parts for an electric motor that you have to make. Has the bed, the fenders and running boards, the boiler, the chromed steel steering parts, the steering wheel, etc. Lots of parts. The inside piece to one of the fenders has loosened away from the spot weld. The tall boiler was stored separate from the set all these years, and is rusted on one side. That is the only real flaw. The instruction manual is included but is missing cover and show much wear from use. The box is in excellent condition with the removeable tray intact. Side handles and hinges are intact. very nice, overall very good plus to excellent. scarcer set. 379.50
early vintage set of TINKERTOY "The Wonder Builder". tube is copyright 1929, instructions are dated 1935. neat display item with graphic of the TINKERTOY BOY on the top front of the tube. 12" tall, 3" diameter. Illustrated instruction book is included, although a bit tattered. I do not believe the set is complete, but a very nice sampling of the wooden rods and spools. the pieces are in extremely nice shape. A truly classic toy that lasted for many years in the hearts and toy boxes of American children! 49.50
JUNIOR MECHANIC Construction Toy by Mechanicraft, mint, exc. box, never used. 1940s vintage. 95.00
VICEROY BRICK KRAFT Construction Set. Made in Canada, company is closely affiliated to Sun Rubber Co. Rubber Building Bricks, Set A. 384 pieces total: bricks, windows, doors, flag stones, etc. Box measures approx. 6 ¾ by 7 ¼ by 3 ½. Quite heavy! 1940s or early 1950s vintage. 45.00
WONDER MOLDS Casting and Coloring Kit. late 1940's to 1950's vintage. make: party favors; gifts; knick knacks; decorations; prizes; plaques; chocolate castings. no maker listed. box measures approx. 14" by 9.5". box has darkened from age. there is one split corner. complete set is mint and unused. oddball and unusual set! 25.00
Craft Master Numbered Oil Painting Set - New Artist Series 18. NA-1847 MOOSE & ELK. two 10" by 15". 1963 issue. contains 18 colors and brushes. contents have never been opened. all parts are mint and sealed. complete with color illustrated catalog and cardboard insert. box is lightly age soiled with one split corner. early set! 32.50
Kenner #401 SPIROGRAPH. original 1967 issue. "Anyone can draw beautiful patterns immediately". Complete box set contains: 18 transparent plastic wheels; 2 plastic rings; 2 plastic racks; base; fitted storage tray; 6 green push pins; instructions; etc. it even has 3 of the original 4 pens. insert is intact. boxtop has one split corner. overall near mint! one of the best toys ever designed! 89.50
Kenner #2400 SUPER SPIROGRAPH. original 1969 issue. "does everything Spirograph does ......PLUS!" includes 18 wheels; 2 rings; 2 racks; 15 curved ring sections (there should be 16 but 1 is missing); 4 color ballpoint pens; special pins; super square; fitted storage tray for parts; illustrated instructions; etc. it is missing a total of 3 pieces. no split corners. box is very clean with minimal edge wear. a very nice set! 149.50
NOAH'S ARK Crayons #108. Full box of 8 different. 1950's vintage. slightly used. overall in excellent plus condition. 15.00
HIGH CLASS GUITAR CRAYON boxed set of 12 colours. Each crayon label says "Superior Crayon for education; artists; students. Made in Japan; circa early 1960's. Beautiful full color box art of Boeing 727 jet plane and an open wheel race car! slightly used; over excellent plus condition. 24.00
CRAYONS. Non-Toxic; made in USA. Full box of 6 different. Premium from Quaker Oats cereal. 1950's vintage. 15.00
Mint; never used; old store stock Craft Master "1,2,3" Oil Painting Set #K-23 HORSES. It includes 12 pre-mixed colors (probably unusable by now), artists brush, two pre-sketched mounted panels, complete instructions. Overall, measures approx. 9.25" by 11.25". Made by Palmer-Pann Corporation of Ohio. Each portrait is different. Close up of white horse's head. second is closeup of two white horses faces. The box is slightly pushed in, but the cellophane window is still intact. mint in excellent box. 15.00
1961 Lisbeth Whiting #410 PIERRE THE POODLE crochet yarn dog doll. simple to make. all material included. Made of yarn, felt. Says it is for ages 9 to 90. Easy, simply crochet 3 flat pieces and sew them together, stuff them and Poof! you have made Pierre the Poodle.. Complete with illustrated instructions. Someone has starting crocheting one of the pieces. The box is in excellent shape. It measures approx. 10" by 15" by 2". excellent. 12.50
1961 Lisbeth Whiting #410 PIERRE THE POODLE crochet yarn dog doll. simple to make. all material included. Made of yarn, felt. Says it is for ages 9 to 90. Easy, simply crochet 3 flat pieces and sew them together, stuff them and Poof! you have made Pierre the Poodle.. Complete with illustrated instructions. So It measures approx. 10" by 15" by 2". unused, near mint to mint. 18.00
1960 Eberhard Faber ORIGAMI "The Oriental Art of Paper Folding" Set #5115. Originally contained 8 projects. It still has 5 mint projects and all of the colored pencils are intact and mint. Box has no split corners. Overall near mint or nicer. 12.00
1950's vintage CRAYONEX Crayons #326. The American Crayon Company, Sandusky Ohio and New York. 32 different colors. "Complete Tuned Palet {sic} Color Range with Gold and Silver." Measures approx. 11" by 4". No split corners. C-8, excellent or nicer, used. 15.00
1950's vintage RAP-A-TAP METALCRAFT Set. A complete metal tapping outfit. Set #3100, made by Rapaport Bros., Chicago 8, Illinois. Set is unused, in complete condition. Includes instructions, mallet, tapping tool, 4 brass plaques mounted on thick wood. The graphics are closeup of a full rack BUCK DEER and DOE; the same pair running; bunny rabbit jumping over fence; bunny rabbit watching butterfly. Each brass piece is approx. 3.25" by 2.5" and is mounted on a 4" by 3" board. Box is in superior condition, no split corners. C-9.5, near mint in box, unused. 25.00
Keystone TOWN BUILDINGS. paper litho on wood. 1940's vintage. includes LINCOLN SCHOOL with both of the removeable chimneys (approx. 4" by 2.25" by 2.75" tall); KEYSTONE GARAGE (approx. 3" by 2" by 1.25"); RAILROAD DEPOT (approx. 4.5x2.25x2.25 tall); SUPER-K-MARKET (approx. 4.25 by 2.25 by 2" tall); CHURCH with removeable steeple; COLONIAL HOUSE with Chimney on each side; TUDOR style house (missing chimney - easily replaced); another house with removeable chimney; 3 sections of brick walls. minor wear but colors are strong and bright. (please note that the church steeple probably goes on one of the houses). overall excellent plus or nicer! 45.00
really cool Japanese 7" JOLLY CRICKET wooden Pull toy, early 50s, extremely colorful, MIB. 195.00
Jap. LineMar 1960s wooden "Take-A-Part Giraffe" MIB. 11 ½" when assembled, rare toy! 100.00
early German wax SANTA CLAUS on sled. 1920’s vintage. just shy of 6” long by 4” tall. Magnificent, early German SANTA CLAUS figure. Molded wax head with nice detailing. Wood sleigh is a stained green with Germany marked on runner. Santa’s black shoes are wax also. His costume is a thick white batting with red top layer. All original, no flaws. near mint to mint. 500.00
large 1920's to 1930s celluloid SANTA CLAUS figure MINT. approx. 7" tall. A magnificent pre-war Japanese figurine. Mint condition, original paper import label still attached to bottom of his boot. Fantastic sculpting and detail. NOT a common figure. Note the "glasses" slipping down his nose. Has a reindeer rubbing up against the front of him. Large green bag slung over his shoulder. Lots of expression to his face. Colors are extremely bright and vivid - this is in superior condition. mint. 195.00
SANTA CLAUS Pocket Tin. unmarked - in all probability German. circa 1890 to 1910 vintage. approx. 1 7/8" diameter by 7/8" tall. A magnificent Christmas theme pocket tin. Early style Santa on the top. On the bottom is young girl holding a school slate (maybe it is her wish list?) Tin opens - probably originally held candy pellets? Interior is clean. No dents, no rust, no gouges. Minor wear to japanning. Overall, a delightful piece with lots of charm. excellent. 139.50
PENCIL SHARPENER, 2 ½" Jap. celluloid SANTA CLAUS, 1930s, mint. 295.00
Occupied Japan celluloid SANTA CLAUS Christmas Tree Ornament RATTLE, 4½" tall. Mint, rare! 195.00
1920's SANTA diecut ad card SIMPLEX TYPEWRITER, approx. 5” by 2 ½”. colorful image of SANTA holding a SIMPLEX in his hands. Says Fisher Company, Tacoma, Washington. Another one is falling out of his bag of toys, down at his feet. Reverse side has sample of the lettering that the typewriter prints. Magnificent piece for typewriter collectors, as well as Santa & Christmas collectors and Toy collectors. Colors are bright and crisp. No flaws. near mint plus to mint. 39.50
early German Salt Glaze SANTA CLAUS figure, 1920’s vintage, approx. 4 5/8” tall. One of the most beautiful SANTA figures I have ever owned! A beautiful “pebble-like” salt glaze finish gives off dazzling jewel-like light reflection. There are no cracks, no chips. The details are beautiful. Marked GERMANY on bottom edge of robe, on the reverse. There is some “thinning” on the edge of his hat trim, on his elbow, etc. near mint to mint. Extremely rare piece! 750.00
SANTA CLAUS frame Tray jigsaw Puzzle. Whitman #4424. 1957. Great, full color artwork of a very jolly SANTA trimming a Christmas Tree. Artwork by Eileen Fox Vaughan. strong, vibrant colors. Overall very good plus to excellent. 32.00
Hallmark CLAUS & CO. RAILROAD Keepsake Ornament set from 1991. 5 individually boxed pieces. Train Trestle display stand, engine, gift car, passenger car and caboose. all are mint in box. The set for: 35.00
Hallmark STRANGE AND WONDERFUL LOVE Keepsake Ornament. Figural of a porcupine hugging a cactus. 1993. mint in box. 7.50
Hallmark 1937 STEELCRAFT AUBURN miniature pedal car Keepsake Ornament from the Kiddie Car Luxury Edition. made of diecast metal! 1998. mint in box. 10.00
Hallmark cast metal SILVER STAR 3 piece train Keepsake Ornament. Boxed set includes the Locomotive, Luggage Car and the Dome car. 1992. mint in box. 15.00
HALLOWEEN Decorations. Raised 2-dimensional hard
plastic. 1960's vintage. made in Hong Kong. Probably used as cake
decoration or
wall decoration. Each is around 3" by 2" or so. MINT condition.
Each is $7.50
A) CAT sleeking away with
JACK-O-LANTERN
B) BLACK CAT with Moon behind
him
C) Pumpkin wearing Witch Hat
with black cat
Halloween: lot of 14 WITCH TRICK OR TREAT Paper Bags 1960's. Great artwork of WITCH on FLYING BROOM. Made in Kentucky by Duro. originally came 25 to the package (according to the band). There are 14 mint unused ones. old ink smear on the band. approx. 7.25" by 4". 1960's vintage. 12.00
Halloween Decorations: Group of 10 different Cake decorations. Hard plastic. Made in Hong Kong. these are flat on the back - except for the SMALL 3-dimensiona Witch figure. Trick or Treat ribbon; Happy Halloween script; pumpkin; owl; bat; cat; moon; Large witch on broom; small witch on broom; small with figurine. for size comparison: Large with is approx. 4.5" across and the small one is approx. 2". Used. excellent condition. 1960's vintage. 12.50
JIGGLY large 5" dangling orange SPIDER, near mint. 65.00
WORLDS GREATEST HUNTER 4½" tall "jiggle" statue, nm/mt. 95.00
Mattel Electronics BASKETBALL. Pocket Electronic Game. #2437. Issued in 1978. on/off switch with 2 play speeds, 4 playmaker buttons, 24 second game clock: 4 NBA Quarters, 2 shooting buttons, digital scoring. sounds include simulated "Ref's Whistle" and "Victory Charge" when basket is scored. no paperwork included, otherwise complete and works great. Near mint to mint. box is shelf worn. 35.00
Tandy #60-2156 Electronic 2-PLAYER FOOTBALL. Handheld game. issued in 1979. Plays four complete quarters; separate controls for 2 players; 'normal' and 'professional' speeds; you control kick, pass and run. no paperwork - but the instructions are printed on the backside of the game. complete and working. box is excellent. 35.00
Sega's FROGGER table top arcade game by Coleco. Miniature arcade machine, electronic video game is battery operated. 8" tall by 8" deep by 6" wide. Complete with all labels and battery cover. Working. Stickers are bright and clean. Overall excellent plus to near mint with no flaws. 95.00
1982 PAC-MAN "Pac-Mania" Jigsaw Puzzle by Ambassador #PZL408P. Those famous demons from the electronic hand-held game craze! Over 500 interlocking pieces, 18" by 23 ½". Built once and put away. Complete, near mint to mint condition! Box is also nm/mt. 24.00
| PAC-MAN PVC Figures by Coleco from 1982. Based on the Midway Arcade characters. Each 2 1/4" tall figure is mint on the blister card. Cards are excellent to near mint. These are VERY scarce. |
| MS. PAC-MAN waving. stain in upper right corner of card. 16.00 |
| PAC-ANGEL with halo and wings. very scarce! 25.00 |
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WHISTLES, CLICKERS, NOISEMAKERS
1920's Japanese tin litho CLICKER. Monkey wearing striped baseball cap is sitting on young boys shoulders. he is wearing yellow and black striped cap with red shirt and green shorts. a hair over 2" long. Pre-war tin items from Japan are few and far between. excellent and scarce! 65.00
Lido hard plastic figural whistle 3 ¼" ROOTIN TOOTIN SAM THE COWBOY MAN, mint on card, cellophane wrap is poor. 50.00
BUGLE Whistle figural tin litho. Pre-War Japan, 1920's vintage. Colorful. 2 1/4" long. Near mint. 39.50
LITTLE GIRL with UMBRELLA figural tin litho whistle. Colorful. 2" long. Near mint. 59.50
GUITAR figural tin litho whistle. 3 1/4" long. Japanese, 1950's vintage. Colorful, shows some wear. very good. 21.50
tin litho whistle. colorful, DUCK head on one side, ROOSTER head on the other side. 1 1/4" long, Japanese, 1950's, near mint to mint. 14.50
tin litho whistle. colorful, DEER head on one side, COW head on the other side. 1 1/4" long, Japanese, 1950's, near mint to mint. 14.50
CLICKER. Japanese tin lithographed "cricket" noise maker. Funny looking guy with big red nose is riding on horse. 2 1/2" by 1 1/2". 1950's, mint. 18.50
STEGOSAURUS Dinosaurs salt & pepper set. ceramic figurals. high glaze finish. Made in Japan. circa 1958 vintage. 5" long by 3" tall. matched set ( slightly different poses with one having 2 holes and the other 3 holes.) complete with cork stoppers in base. mint condition. 39.50
DIMETRODON Sailback Dinosaurs salt & pepper set. ceramic figurals. high glaze finish. Made in Japan. circa 1958 vintage. 5.25" long by 2.8" tall. matched set ( slightly different poses with one having 2 holes and the other 3 holes.) complete with cork stoppers in base. near mint condition. 39.50
TYRANNOSAURUS REX Dinosaurs salt & pepper set. ceramic figurals. high glaze finish. Made in Japan. circa 1958 vintage. 5" long by 3.5" tall. matched set ( slightly different poses with one having 2 holes and the other 3 holes.) complete with cork stoppers in base. mint condition. 39.50
WALL TELEPHONE by Reliable Plastic of Canada. The phone is molded in yellow hard plastic. the handset is molded in a softer plastic. Neat item has suction cups on reverse so it could be attached to the wall. Life size. never used. still factory sealed in original packaging with header card. mid 1960's issue. Reliable is a very iconic maker of plastic toys and highly sought after. 28.50
1969 Metaframe Aquarium DEEP SEA DIVER. large 6" tall detailed DEEP SEA DIVER. Made in Hong Kong in 1969 for Metaframe. Part of the "Aquascapers" Series. He his holding treasure chest on his right and axe on his left. standing on rock with anchor at his feet. Dark bluish green with yellow trim. bronze colored diving helmet. NEVER USED. mint in hard plastic box. box shows shelf wear. base measures approx. 3.5" by 3". Early and hard to find. VERY good looking item! More than an Aquarium decoration - makes a very nice display piece for any nautical display. 79.50
ROCKS AND MINERALS Ed-U-Kit Hobby Starter Set. #172/100. Made by Ed-U-Cards. issued in 1962. Contains assortment of actual specimens; 27 different full color pictures cards with story descriptions; special answer frame; extra specimen storage compartments; instructions. What a blast from the past! these are the large size Ed-U-Cards. each is full color and approx. 6" by 3.5". set is complete and in mint condition. box is intact with no flaws. box is excellent plus to near mint. 22.50
patch. full color CARDINAL bird standing on tree branch. embroidered cloth for jacket or uniform. nice and impressive looking. approx. 5" by 5" figural die cut. old store stock from the late 1960's. never used. mint condition. 10.00
patch. full color INDIAN CHIEF in War Bonnet. embroidered cloth for jacket or uniform. nice and impressive looking. approx. 4.75" by 3.75" figural die cut. old store stock from the late 1960's. never used. mint condition. 10.00
GO GLO. "The Wild Whirling Whatsit". 1968 by Sidney A. Tarrison Co. A Tarco Qualitoy #82. "Glows in the Dark". two psychedelic colorful discs have a string running thru the center. the string is attached to two handles. since this is factory sealed, I have never played with it, but there are illustrated instructions on reverse. expose to bright sunlight or light bulb, will glow in dark. you pull them tight, and they spin and glow. another one of those great 1960's toys that was a big hit among the pot heads! must have been a rage among the college students. better than a box of Twinkies! (I doubt it!). mint on factory sealed card. card shows minor wear with minor writing in upper right corner. 29.50
FLIP-A-RING. "America's Newest Game Sensation". 1943 by Jay Bee Games Co. of New York. "swing and fling - score the ringers! - a thing with zip - your just flip". thick, pressed cardboard hand shaped paddle that has a metal ring, attached with string. each finger is a "points" value. you try to flip the ring onto the finger with the highest value. approx. 8.75" tall. includes mint instruction sheet. never used, mint with near mint plus to mint box. 25.00
MECCANO MICROSCOPE SET. boxed set from 1935. glass slides, microscope, specimen jars, illustrated instruction booklet, tools. missing some of the small tools, no big deal. overall very nice condition with interior box inserts. Outer box is in splendid condition with no splits. Very nice full color box art, displays nicely! sorry sold
floater pen. MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK. made in Denmark. has a black bear that approaches group sitting around campfire with tent behind them. no flaws. near mint to mint. 9.50
floater pen. OLYMPIC GAME FARM - SEQUIM WASHINGTON. made in Denmark. has Brown Bear walking behind some Pine Trees with the snow capped mountains behind. no flaws. near mint to mint. 9.50
floater pen. WELLS FARGO. made in Denmark. has horse drawn stagecoach that moves past mountains in background. no flaws. near mint to mint. 9.50
horse. pre 1920 premium from Universal Theatres Concession Co. of Chicago. 2" diameter color illustration of a HORSE PORTRAIT. Metal rimmed with glass cover. On the back side is hook so it can be hung on wall. Made in Germany. There is minor age oxidation on the metal rim, otherwise the piece is excellent. colors are bright and vivid. scarce premium item. 29.50
HUMPTY DUMPTY tin lithographed bank by Chein. 1930's vintage. 5.25" tall. multicolored. coin trap is present. minor wear. colors are still nice. displays well. very good plus to excellent. scarce! 195.00
deck of playing card from HONG KONG. Each card is a full color photo of a place of interest. Titled FAMOUS VIEWS OF HONG KONG - 54 Colour Pictures. Playing Cards #505. Regulation 52 card deck with 2 Jokers. Unused, mint in plastic case. Judging from the cars in some of the views, this is circa 1960, give or take a couple of years. Nice item. 18.50
tin lithographed target with a bell. reads CRACK SHOT GAME. Herbert Specialty Man. Co. with a 1921 copyright date on the base. Not quite 6" tall, 5" wide. Nice target! no rust, excellent to near mint. 24.00
SOLDIER Toothbrush Holder. approx. 7" tall, hard plastic by Lindex Corp. Red and white. wall mount. Has hole in top of his hat so that when the child's toothbrush is resting inside, the "bristles" would be the "plume" of his hat. Minor wear, overall excellent. Classic 1950's or 3arly 1960's piece! 22.50
tin litho "gravity toy", Colorful tin MONKEY climbs down wooden pole. lead weight is attached to "spring" tail. The pole is 18.5" tall. The MONKEY is about 3" tall. Nice variation on the "string" toys like this that were made by Lehmann, Marx, Chein and others. There are absolutely no markings. Probably British, early 1950's. Excellent to near mint. 45.00
Mattel TIMMY TIGER Jack-in-the-box. 1968. Tin litho box pictures him and jungle animals on all sides. Turn the crank and out he pops. Hard plastic head with plastic hands and cloth body. Works great. Lithography is bright and colorful with no dents or serious flaws. Some wear to cheek and tip of nose. Very minor wear. excellent or better! A harder piece to find. 125.00
| DOG PINS. Issued in the 1930's. Tin lithographed pinback buttons. Issued as premiums from dog food company. Either given away at the store, or packaged with the product. Full color with dog's name in black block letters below illustration. DO NOT WORRY. The photos have been blown up to show if there are any defects, which creates the large "dot pattern" in the artwork. This does NOT show when viewed at normal size! each measures approx. 7/8" diameter. There are NO dents or dings, NO gouges, NO fading, NO stains, NO scratches. Colors are very strong and very bright. There is no rust. It is in as mint of condition as you can ever find a pin from this set! To be conservative, I will grade them near mint to mint. each pinback is $12.50 | |||
| POINTER | CAIRN TERRIER | * | ESKIMO HUSKIE |
| FOX TERRIER | GREYHOUND | PEKINGESE | POMERANIAN |
| SAINT BERNARD | SHEEPDOG | SPITZ | SPRINGER SPANIEL |
| BORSOI - WOLFHOUND | SCOTTISH TERRIER | GREAT DANE | * |
BEATNIK KIT! Crazy set. Dated 1960, Franco-American Novelty Co. Mint in package with illustrated header card. Pictures a Beatnik couple with berets and long cigarette holders. She says "I Dig This Outfit" and he says "Man!! This is Cool!" Classic period item. The beret says 100% wool, 10 inch adjustable, Made in Italy. True representation of the Maynard G. Krebs crowd! MALE SET: contains an authentic French Beret, black rimmed glasses, long 13" cigarette holder, beard & moustache. Mint in package. 49.50
GO GO BALL by Nash Mfg. Co. A take off on the Whamo Superball craze. Package says Hy-compression Astro Rubber. Test it's Amazing Power. On the reverse are illustrated instructions that are titled "Life of the Party with GO-GO Ball". Classic 1960's stuff! Black, approx. 2" diameter - not one of those real tiny ones. Mint in package with colorful header card. 35.00
Vintage, circa 1900 EDW. PARKER & SONS "PERFECT" GERMANY Pocket Knife. The word PERFECT is underlined. Each blade is marked. 3.25" long in closed position. Fully opened, it measures 6.5" from point to point. Pearl like handle is bright and shining with NO cracks, NO scratches. Used, does not appear to be sharpened or honed down. The very tip of the long blade has a "bend". It has NOT been cleaned or polished, so it is in as-found condition. Will clean up very nicely. C-9, near mint or better. 25.00
Circa 1950 vintage CINDERELLA'S VANITY SET "for your favorite Little Cinderella". This is not a Walt Disney licensed item. Made and printed in the USA by "The Standard". Box measures approx. 15" by 11" by 1.5". Beautiful full color graphics of Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, The Prince, the Coach, The Castle. The box top is perforated, so that it can open like a book, to reveal interior contents thru a glassine window. The set includes 4 pieces in translucent icy blue plastic with 3 of the pieces handsomely illustrated with Cinderella and the Pumpkin Coach. Left to right:4.5" by 5.5" easel back picture frame; 10" long hand held mirror; 8" long hair brush, 6.5" long comb. All pieces are mint, unused, never removed from the box. Box insert is mint. The box has original 98 cent price tag light penciled on front. Great display piece. You rarely find these sets complete anymore, no less in mint shape! mint in near mint box. 39.50
racist BLACK MAMIE comic postcard. "Colourpicture" Publication for Ashville Post Card Co., Ashville N.C.. 1940's vintage. Reads JUST A LINE TO SAY - - and then the wet clothes on the clothes line say WE'RE THINKING OF YOU. Has real 1930's cartoon style black MAMIE hand washing clothes with her child peering out behind her on one side and her pet on the other. Unused. Near mint to mint. 12.50
racist BLACK COUPLE comic postcard. “Colourpicture” Publication for Ashville Post Card Co., Ashville N.C. 1940’s vintage. Reads O.K. BIG BOY. YOU FURNISH THE DIAMOND AND I’LL PLAY BALL WITH YOU. artwork by Larry Smith. Has real 1930’s cartoon style politically incorrect sketch of young girl and her beau standing in front of Jewelry Store. Unused. Near mint to mint. 12.50
5 different solid cast PVC figures from
Advanced Dungeons and Dragons. Quite hard to find. ©1982
TSR Hobbies - made in Hong Kong. The
lot includes 6" tall green OGRE; almost 6" tall giant MINOTAUR; 4 ½"
tall ghost-like WIZARD character in purple robe; 3 ¼" tall DWARF GNOME
goblin guy with spear; 3 ½" tall DOG FACED gnome character. No chew marks
or breaks. Rarely seen this clean. Minor paint rubs. excellent plus or
nicer. 21.00 for all.
picture #1
picture #2
c.1910 real photo postcard RACE CAR Pedal Car. AZO back. Young boy sitting behind the wheel of early open wheeled RACE CAR. Note the "gas tank" behind the seat. very scare image of an early PEDAL CAR. Minor corner wear. No creases. Unused. 65.00
FROSTY FRED Ice Cream Truck musical Mattel Jack-in-the-box. Tin lithographed box on a plastic chassis. Very unique design. When you pull it along, the wheels turn, which also cranks the music box. Out pops FROSTY FRED in his uniform. You can also make him work normally by just cranking the handle. He is complete with his bowtie and BOTH of his plastic hands. Even has the pull cord on front. Has lithograph design all around, including the ice cream signs on the backside. He is 6 1/2" tall when closed, on a 7" by 7" car. Minor wear, overall excellent. works great! This is a hard one to find in clean working order!!! 175.00
GROUPING of Rubber Stamps from the 1930's or 40's. These are loose rubber stamps that work with any ink pad. Make your own cartoons, decorate your own letterheads. we offer the following, all are in excellent used condition, and range from 3/4" to 2" tall. group includes: cat licking paw; fox; monkey; kangaroo; elephant; horse. all 6 for one money: 12.50
c.1949 Alladin Plastics JACK HORNER glass made by Alladin Plastics, Los Angeles, California, circa 1949. Pictures LITTLE JACK HORNER and quotes the nursery rhyme. On the base of decal it says NURSERY RHYME DRINKUP. The decal is mint. Rarely EVER seen in this clean of condition. near mint to mint - decal is mint. 25.00
August 11, 1938 issue of KEN Magazine. Magnificent color photo cover of a CLOWN. Titled “Folding the Big Tent”. Full issue is intact and complete. Overall excellent to near mint. The front cover, which is frameable, has no labels, no serious flaws – just very minor edge wear. near mint. 15.00
old Japanese Paper SAMURAI mechanical toy, c. late 1940’s to early 1950’s, 5 ¾” by 3 ¼”. A delightful, and totally different style of toy. Japanese SAMURAI WARRIORS. Paper lithoed figures attached to 2 separate pieces of thin wood. When you moved the 2 sticks in opposite directions. they appear to “fight”. Bright and vivid with very minor edge creases. This was not made for export to the U.S., but was sold in Japan only. Great piece, with artwork very reminiscent of that which is found on “Menko” cards. near mint to mint. 25.00
Marx Pocketools HAMMER, mint on card. 1960's, Canadian release. 15.00
Roger Hargreaves MR. SILLY push button trapeze toy. Dated 1979, hard plastic. Stands 5 1/2" tall. When buttons on base are pushed in, he does mechanical flips and spins on trapeze. mint. 45.00
Milton Bradley Tru-Model Toys NEW ENGLAND CHURCH wooden model. 18 pieces, complete and MINT condition. Base of church measures approx. 5 by 2 ½. Instructions are printed on inside of box lid. Highly unusual toy from Milton Bradley, early 1950s 35.00
LAB DISSECTING ASSORTMENT. 8 pieces in total. Scissors, scalpel, eyedropper, stand, tweezers, spatula, and 2 pointed probes. Lionel-Porter SCIENCE ACCESSORY. "Genuine Chemcraft Accessory". Late 1950's to early 1960's vintage. MINT and sealed on cardboard card. Fairly expensive when originally sold! A great go with for your Microscope, Chemistry set or Laboratory! Overall, measures approx. 8" by 10". 20.00
MR. WIGGLES LEAP FROG, Slinky style toy by Wilkening Mfr. Co., MIB. 160.00
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Japanese tin litho "ELECTRIC TYPE GUITAR", made by T.N., 26", brown. excellent with worn box. 89.50 |
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Hard plastic COLOR YOUR OWN Toy Town by Empire, 11 pieces, hard plastic. 1950's. The church appears to have been torn loose and re-attached to card. overall, excellent or nicer. 65.00
Knickerbocker 1950s SKIPPY CLOWN set, hard plastic, MIB. 100.00
glass TELEPHONE Candy Container, never opened, contents intact. No chips or cracks, original paper label on base, minor surface rust to nickel plated handle. Original string is still intact. 2 1/2" wide by 1 3/4" high. 45.00
Bat-op hard plastic ATOMIC GEIGER COUNTER Deluxe Model by Bell Products, boxed, w/headphones, paperwork, I-D Card. near mint. 295.00
Japanese tin litho TRICK RADIO (mouse jumps out of speaker), MIP. 50.00
Gong Bell Mfg. Co. tin litho RANCH PHONE, still talks! near mint. 150.00
Auburn Vinyl BOY ON TRIKE, yellow & red wheels, nm. 65.00
| late 1960's 7-11 Slurpee WILD ANIMAL Cups. each has illustration on front, with informative write-up on reverse. part of the 7-11 "Save a Living Thing" Campaign. all are excellent or better. hard to find! each $5 | ||
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