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a hodge podge of potpourri
a true cornucopia of treasures
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bagatelles     *     books     *     catalogs     *     Christmas & Santa Claus

construction sets     *     crafts     *     electronic hand held     *     floater floaty  pens

frisbees     *     games     *     Halloween     *     horse drawn     *     jigglers     *     marbles

penny toys     *     Peter Max     *     puzzles     *     steam     *     tape measures figural celluloid

toy guns     *     whistles clickers noisemakers     *     wood toys

miscellaneous other collectibles

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STEAM POWERED TOYS

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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PENNY TOYS from circa 1890-1910

German tin litho  Penny Toy ALLIGATOR  in green; excellent plus.  112.00

German Penny Toy 5"  HORSE & WAGON;   nm.  275.00

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HORSE DRAWN

 1880’s HORSE DRAWN WAGON.  Early American Painted Tin.   14".  large white horse.  black  wagon.  probably made by George Brown.  very good plus condition.  1500.00

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MARBLES

comic character marble.  BETTY BOOP from Fleisher Studios.  original 1932-34 issue by Peltier Glass.  black image on yellow and dark red marble.  image is complete.  no flaws.  near mint.  89.50

comic character marble.  BIMBO Betty Boop's Dog from Fleisher Studios.  original 1932-34 issue by Peltier Glass.  black image on yellow and dark red marble.  image is strong.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  89.50

comic character marble.  KO KO Clown from Fleisher Studios Betty Boop.  original 1932-34 issue by Peltier Glass.  black image on dark green and white marble.  image is strong.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  89.50

comic character marble.  ANDY GUMP.  original 1932-34 issue by Peltier Glass.  black image on green and yellow marble.  image is strong.  one small pinhead nick.  otherwise ear mint.  79.50

comic character marble.  SMITTY.  original 1932-34 issue by Peltier Glass.  black image on green and yellow marble.  image is strong.  small pinhead "HIT" nick and a few pin points.  excellent plus.  69.50

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.  sorry sold

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 1930’s 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 3.5” square, overall it is 5.25” tall. GREAT piece, the center piece for any collection or display!!   495.00

marble bag.  MARBLES in blue on vivid pink with illustration of young boy shooting marbles.  reverse side is blue.  red and white shoestring pull string.  6.25" tall.  4.5" at the widest.  1960's.  made of vinyl.  unused old store stock.  mint.  15.00

marble bag.  MARBLES in white on red with illustration of young boy shooting marbles.  reverse side is orange.  red and white shoestring pull string.  6.25" tall.  4.5" at the widest.  1960's.  made of vinyl.  unused old store stock.  mint.  15.00

marble bag.  MARBLES in white on red with illustration of young boy shooting marbles.  reverse side is blue.  red and white shoestring pull string.  6.25" tall.  4.5" at the widest.  1960's.  made of vinyl.  unused old store stock.  mint.  15.00

marble bag.  MARBLES in blue on vivid orange with illustration of young boy shooting marbles.  reverse side is red.  red and white shoestring pull string.  6.25" tall.  4.5" at the widest.  1960's.  made of vinyl.  unused old store stock.  mint.  15.00

see marble games below - bagatelles

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BAGATELLES
marble games

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

CIRCUS DAYS Bagatelle Game by Stevens.  1960's.  tin lithographed circus scenes.  11.5" by 6".  it has a "fracture" mark at about the mid point of the left edge.  plastic is clear and the colors are bright and vivid.  excellent.  42.00

NUTTY MADS Bagatelle Game by Marx.  circa 1964.  full color graphics of Rocky The Champ; Donald the Demon; Roddy Hot Rod; Waldo the Weightlifter; Manny the Reckless Mariner; Dippy the Deep Diver.  overall measures approx. 13" by 7".  clear acrylic and tin lithography.  does not appear to have been played with.  mint in box.  139.50

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  6.5".  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.  12.5" by 6.25".  Bright vivid colors.  Plastic case is crisp and clear.  Circa 1958.  tin lithographed back.  near mint to mint.  89.50

Marx tin litho WEATHER GAME Bagatelle pinball game.  approx. 14" by 5.5".  has built-in legs.  1950's vintage.   excellent plus or nicer.  52.00

Marx  POP-A-PUPPET Bagatelle  Pinball game.  approx. 12.5" by 6".  colorful.  early 1950's vintage.  box has small surface tear and minor penciling on one side.   mint in excellent box.  79.50

MAN FROM A.U.N.T.  "Annihilation Unit International Headquarters".  Pinball Bagatelle game by Steven Mfg. "Pixie Toys".  take off on the Man From U.N.C.L.E.  11.5" by 6".  has built-in legs.  mint in polybag with cardboard header card.  header has small surface tear from old store price tag and there are tears in the polybag.  69.50

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FRISBEES

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

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

Frisbee.  Wham-o PLUTO PLATTER in green.  9" diameter.  this is the famous Frisbee that has the names of the planets around the edges.  1959 issue: 2nd style.  used but still quite nice.  has a pair of tin pinpoint stable holes.  sorry sold

Frisbee.  Wham-o PLUTO PLATTER in green.  9" diameter.  this is the famous Frisbee that has the names of the planets around the edges.  1959 issue: 2nd style. edge wear.   used but still quite nice.    55.00

Frisbee.  Wham-o PLUTO PLATTER in blue.  9" diameter.  this is the famous Frisbee that has the names of the planets around the edges.  1959 issue: 2nd style.  excellent used condition. sorry sold

dark pink Wham-o MALIBU 110G Model Frisbee.  approx. 9" diameter.  card has creases.  mint/factory sealed. sorry sold

Wham-o two 1980 POCKET PRO 25G Golf Disc frisbee - 2 different frisbees.  approx. 4.5" diameter.  silver on blue 30B.  silver on yellow 31D (has a split).  the pair for 5.00

COORS BEER and COORS LIGHT frisbee - 2 different advertising frisbees.  each approx. 9.5" diameter.  the COORS LIGHT has a NO SLIP GRIP edge.  excellent or nicer used condition.  the pair for:  9.50

University of Washington HUSKIES Miller High Life Beer advertising frisbee.  red on yellow.   approx. 9.75" diameter.  no flaws.  excellent plus to near mint.  10.00

7-UP Soda frisbee - 2 different advertising frisbees.  overall excellent or nicer used condition.  9.25" DOWN UPSIDE 7-UP.  black/white/red on yellow.  lettering printed upside down and backwards!  9" Wham-o FB16 JOINING 7-UP TO HELP FIGHT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.  red and green on white.  the pair for: 12.00

TIKIS GRILL & BAR Honolulu Hawaii frisbee - 2 different advertising frisbees.  overall excellent or nicer used condition.  approx. 9" diameter.  almost identical except one has the phone number.  black and red on transparent golden yellow.  the pair for:  9.50

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    BOOKS

juvenile books have been moved to the CHILDREN'S BOOKS Page

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

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CATALOGS

catalog.  NEW COMFORT TALKING MACHINES.  "The New Comfort is not an ordinary Talking Machine.  It is a musical instrument".  circa 1915 record player catalog.  The New Comfort Talking Machine Company from Cedar Rapids Iowa.  28 pages plus the covers.  approx. 12" by 9".  full page illustrations of 9 different machines.  bottom staple has come loose from spine.  otherwise tight and clean.  excellent.  79.50

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

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

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PETER MAX ITEMS

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

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GAMES

game.  P.T. BOAT 109 Exciting Game of Strategy and Imagination.  Ideal #2224-4.  1963.  Billed as an "exciting game of strategy and imagination" but looks and plays a lot like Battleship.  parts are mint and clean.  complete.  box corners are intact.  near mint to mint in near mint box.  39.50

COMBAT TANK ATTACK.  1950's by Sidney A. Tarrson Co. (Tarco).   Drive it Yourself.  Crash Tank Through Enemy Obstacles.  Test Your Battle Skill.  21 Pieces.  Electronic Remote Control (early technology - no batteries just magnets! - you control the tank with magnets and a joystick control).  15" by 10.5" by 3".  complete.  parts are near mint.  colorful box is intact and excellent.  scarce and unusual item.  49.50

THE GAME OF COOTIE by Shaper.  dated 1949.  hard plastic color pieces.  4 bodies and parts.  the only flaw is that 6 of the eyeballs are pink (and two more have been replaced with green ones).  otherwise complete and ready to play!  near mint to mint with box.  original first style box is intact and very good plus to excellent.  60.00

card game.  1899 FIRESIDE BIBLE GAME NO.1 ILLUSTRATED.  #1124 made by Fireside Game Co. of Cincinnati.  complete set of 52 different cards printed on coated stock.  instructions printed on inside of box lid.  excellently detailed Biblical illustrations.  reverse side is green; white; gold lilies.  nicely done.  OVER 100 years old!  near mint condition with original box.  50.00

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

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

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

GOODY MAGIC QUESTIONNAIRE Game, 1930’s, 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

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. 6.25" by 12.25" 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

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

playing cards.  reissue of  JEU DE PHILOSPHES by Gayant of Paris (1793).  made in France by Dusserre.  circa 1960's vintage.  The Philosophers replaced the kings; the Virtures replaced the Queens and the Soldiers of the Republic replaced the Knaves.  Moliere; LaFontaine; Voltaire; Roussseau.  Complete set with 3 extras.  mint unused with box.  16.50

playing cards.  YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Scenic Deck with 2 piece slip case.  1907 Published by Official Photographer HAYNES St. Paul Minn.  complete 52 card deck.  each card has different photo.  each card back has color photo of Old Faithful Geyser.  the Ace of Spades has a great photo of the American Bison.  used but not abused.  excellent.  slip cover shows wear and has tape on edge.  75.00

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TOY GUNS

Mattel BURP GUN Fully Automatic Cap gun.  fires single shots or bursts.  late 1950's.  metal and plastic.  windup.  approx. 14" by 6.5.  large counting the box.  mechanism is very clean does not look like it ever fired caps.  overall excellent plus with no flaws.  cardboard box shows age wear.  149.50

cap gun.  BIG CHIEF.  single shot cast iron.  made in USA by Dent.  circa 1930.  3.5" long.  no flaws.  excellent or nicer!  39.50

cap gun.  Nichols DETECTIVE 250 Shot Repeater.  Made in Canada by Daisy.  5.5" long cast metal.  black with ivory colored grips.  1960's.  includes tin "Special Police" shield.  The Canadian version is MUCH scarcer than the U.S. version (which had brown grips).   mint on factory sealed card.  89.50

cap gun.  Lone Star Wild Bill CODY 45 Cap Pistol #1354.  100 shot repeater.  diecast metal.  nickel plated with black grips.  Made in England.  a hair over 10" long.  1975.  never used.  mint in window display box.  75.00

cap gun.  Stevens PEACE MAKER.  circa 1940 vintage.  nickel plated cast iron.  cream colored plastic grips with horse head embossed on on side and cowboy with crossed pistols on the other side.  all original.  working.  minor corrosion on inside from use.  hairline fracture on one side of grips.  9" long.  scarce and excellent plus or better.  99.00

cap gun.  JAX by Kenton.  cast iron. Patented Sept. 1923.  4" long single shot.  One side of grips has raised "S" and the other side has raised "W".   Smith & Wesson perhaps?  retains most of the original finish. excellent.  35.00

cap gun.  TERROR by Dent.  cast iron.  Patented January 1915.  4.25" single shot.  retains 75% of it's original finish.  very good plus or nicer.  35.00

miniature PISTOLET Derringer Dart Gun.  silver on gold.  only 2.25" long but shoots dart.  dart is not included.  made in Hong Kong.  #720 by T.Y.  1970s vintage.  near mint to mint.  10.00

miniature LUGER Dart Gun.  silver on green.  only 2.25" long but shoots dart.  dart is not included.  made in Hong Kong.  #717 by T.Y.  1970s vintage.  near mint to mint.  10.00

miniature PATROLER Dart Gun.  silver on black.  only 2.25" long but shoots dart.  dart is not included.  made in Hong Kong.  #719 by T.Y.  1970s vintage.  near mint.  10.00

miniature MINI-RIFLE Dart Gun.  silver on blue.  only 3.75" long but shoots dart.  dart is not included.  made in Hong Kong.  #724 by T.Y.  1970s vintage.  near mint to mint.  sorry sold

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

M99 BUDDY-L PAPER CRACKER RIFLE.  1000 shot.  Made in USA.  1950's.  25.75" long.  aluminum barrel and hard plastic stock.  uses a roll of plain paper that is hit with compressed air when the gun is cocked;  making a "cracking" sound.  not as loud as regular cap rifle.  rare (How many of you BUDDY-L collectors even knew that this existed??).  near mint to mint in box.  box has some damage on the one side panel but is very nice overall.  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, 1960’s 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, 1960’s 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!

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PUZZLES

Puzzle Keychains (interlocking)

2 DOOR AUTOMOBILE.  primarily blue and yellow.  1950's hard plastic.  no flaws.  near mint to mint.  27.50

OPEN WHEEL RACE CAR interlocking puzzle keychain.  made in USA by Lional.  1950's hard plastic.  blue chassis with gray hood and red body.  green driver.  front wheels are white and the rear wheels are yellow.  no flaws.   29.50

SCOTTY DOG interlocking puzzle keychain.  1950's hard plastic.  one side is red and black and the other is gray and red.  unusual color combination.  small hole in bottom piece.  32.00

"BB" and Hand Held Dexterity PUZZLES

STOP THE MARTIANS!  Jiggle BB dexterity puzzle.  1957 by Comon Tatar.  object is to get white BB in rocket ship to stop the attack.  approx. 2.5" by 3".  no flaws.  excellent plus or nicer.  39.50

SPACEMEN!  Jiggle BB dexterity puzzle.  1957 by Comon Tatar.  graphics of giant robot space alien and rocket ships.  object is to get red BB on nose of rocket ship.  approx. 2.5" by 3".  couple hairline cracks.  displays nicely and still playable.  35.00

SPACE SCENE hand held dexterity puzzle.  tin litho full color.  5 bb's have to be placed into the various spots.  early 1950s.  American made.  approx. 3.5" by 5.25".  near mint to mint   69.50

TOPSY TURVY RIVETS.  Made in USA by Gilbert Toys.  1930's.  cardboard with 5 rubber rivets that you have to stand on end!  glass top.  3.5" by 4.25" by 1" thick.  excellent.  35.00

PIN-U-RINGIT PUZZLE.  5 color rings have to be placed on each corresponding post.  made in England by R. Journet.  cardboard with glass top.  3.25" by 4.25".  minor surface tear on reverse side.  excellent.  35.00

THE PONDSNAG PUZZLE.  1930's.  made in England by R. Journet.  approx. 5" by 4".  glass top.  6 steel bb's.  near mint.  35.00

THE TURNSTILE PUZZLE.  1930's.  made in England by R. Journet.  approx. 5" by 4".  glass top.  have to place the 4 colored discs into the corresponding spaces on the turnstile.  near mint.  35.00

THE QUEEN MARY PUZZLE.  1930's.  made in England by R. Journet.  approx. 5" by 4".  glass top.  you have to place the 3 buoys into position and then navigate the Queen Mary into dock.  minor wear.  excellent and scarce.  45.00

AERO PUZZLE.  1930's.  made in England by R. Journet.  approx. 5" by 4".  glass top.  You have to hook the slotted "airplane" onto the edge of the continent and then "fly" it around the card to America!  some paper wear to edges.  excellent and scarce.  45.00

THE BUGHOUSE.  Ima Nutt Supt.  2 bb's.  glass top with metal frame.  1930's.  made in USA.  approx. 2.5" by 3.25".  near mint to mint.  39.50

DICE GAME "PARES Y NONES" (translation from Spanish is ODDS & EVENS).  2" diameter.  metal rim and glass.  reverse side is mirror.  older gambling game item. excellent.  39.50

DRIVER & PASSENGER in old car.  Germany.  Circa 1905 vintage.  4 balls.   full color.  1.25" diameter.  mirror on reverse.  59.50

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

FROG IN LILY POND.  1920's vintage.  stamped Germany on the silver metal border edge.  2.25" diameter.  reverse side is mirror.  full color.  4 little white bb's that you have to get into the lily pad holes.  excellent.  49.50

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".  1 1/4" dia.  1920's vintage. Has 4 small metal balls.  excellent.  sorry sold

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

Valentine Card DEXTERITY PUZZLE by Hallmark.  late 1950's to early 1960's.  object to get all 3 balls into center of heart.  color illustration of circus elephant.  approx. 3.25" by 8".  has been used but still displays as near mint to mint.  unusual item!  15.00

AUTOMATION PUZZLE.  8 balls.  get the balls lined up inside the gear cogs.  made by Drueke.  4" by 5".  hard plastic.  late 1950's vintage.  minor price tag damage on back side otherwise near mint.  24.00

THE JUGGLE PUZZLE.  clown.  Juggle the 2 red bens into the red bottles and the 2 black beans into the black bottles.  1950's.  approx. 4.25" by 5.25".  Made in England by R. Journet.  near mint to mint.  32.50

V for VICTORY - KEEP 'EM ROLLING.  U.S. and British design with Tanks.  3 ball bearings and 3 wood piecs must be positioned inside "V" and Morse code "V".  5" by 3.5".  made in USA.   metal frame.  glass top.  early 1940's.  bright and vivid.  45.00

THE PHLIPEMIN PUZZLE.  "directions:  get the 4 discs into the receptacle.  the largest to lie flush with the top".   very hard to do!  each of the 4 discs is a different diameter and must be placed into the receptacle in order.  Made in Japan.  1930's or earlier.  4.75" by 3.75" by 1" deep.  wood/paper/glass top.  excellent.  42.50

HANES STOCKING "floater" keychain Dexterity Puzzle.  advertising promotional item.  not quite 3" long.  has the red HANES logo embossed into the blue plastic.  there is a shapely woman's leg inside and you have to the two floating red garters onto the leg.  1950's vintage.   no flaws outside of the typical yellowing to the clear plastic.  near mint and scarce.  sorry sold

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.  sorry sold

dexterity puzzle.  ADAMS CO.  Place both balls in both ends at the same time!  approx. 2.5" by 1" by 1".  hard plastic.  1960's era.  excellent.  12.50

FRAME TRAY JIGSAW PUZZLES

FUZZY WUZZY Flocked pre-school Whitman frame tray jigsaw puzzle of child COWBOY with lariat.  circa 1955 vintage.   great color artwork.  14" by 11".  shrunkwrap for easy display and protection.  excellent plus.  25.00

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

Lindberg Lindy Loonys SCUTTLE BUCKET Tuco Interlocking Jigsaw Puzzle.  full color artwork by Ray Gaedke.  designed after the rear model kit character.  1960's.  when assembled measures approx. 8.25" by 8".  the puzzle is complete but you can see in the photo that there is some damaged pieces.  box is nice.  scarce.  69.50

Lindberg Lindy Loonys ROAD HOG Tuco Interlocking Jigsaw Puzzle.  full color artwork by Ray Gaedke.  designed after the rear model kit character.  1960's.  when assembled measures approx. 8.25" by 8".  the puzzle is complete but you can see in the photo that there is some damaged pieces.  box has some discoloration.  scarce.  69.50

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CONSTRUCTION SETS

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.   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 with excellent box.  never used. 1940’s 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! 1940’s or early 1950’s vintage.     45.00

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CRAFT TYPE TOYS

Craftint Picture-Craft WILD HORSE Paint by Number set #402.   1962.  LARGE and quite heavy.  contains all the paints; cardboard paint hold (box interior); paint brush and TWO 16" by 10" horse portraits.  One is mint while the other one has been very neatly started.  box is intact an near mint although there are some paint marks on the interior insert.  28.50

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!  119.50

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 the original 4 pens.   Also included is #404 Refill Kit and "How to Draw with Spirograph" illustrated booklet.  insert is intact.  contents are near mint plus.  box is excellent.  145.00

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!  sorry sold

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

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

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    WOODEN TOYS

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 50’s, extremely colorful, MIB. 195.00

Jap. LineMar 1960’s wooden "Take-A-Part Giraffe" MIB. 11.5" when assembled, rare toy! 100.00

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SANTA CLAUS & CHRISTMAS

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.  2.5" Jap. celluloid SANTA CLAUS, 1930’s, 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

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

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HALLOWEEN

Halloween costume.  BUGALU with mask.  made by Collegeville.  #207 Large (12-14) Mini-Skirt.  copyright MCM Talents.  not sure but I believe this is a 1960's Australian TV show character.  mask is excellent.  costume is nice but has a minor stain.  window box is intact.  rare.  95.00

Halloween costume.  FOOTBALL SUPER STAR (black).  Collegeville #290 Large (12-14).  has been used.  mask has minor dings.  still very nice.  costume is intact and very nice.  window display box is intact.  45.00

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
B) BLACK CAT with Moon behind him

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

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JIGGLERS

 CUTIE.  She Wiggles - She Twists.  Another Gay Style Novelty.  late 1940's to early 1950's.  made in Hollywood.  2" tall on a 1.5" diameter wooden base.  turn the crank on the bottom of the base to see "the action".  red paint on pillow is mostly worn off.  top flap of box is missing.  overall excellent or better in very good box.  45.00

JIGGLY – large 5" dangling orange SPIDER, near mint.   65.00

WORLD’S GREATEST HUNTER 4.5" tall "jiggle" statue.  near mint to mint.  95.00

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ELECTRONIC HAND HELD

pinback button.  CENTIPEDE New and only from ATARI.  full color.  1989.  3" tin litho.  near mint.  14.00

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.  sorry sold
PAC-ANGEL with halo and wings.  very scarce!   sorry sold

WHISTLES, CLICKERS, NOISEMAKERS

whistle.  FIGURAL COWBOY by Lido.  tan and dark blue.  1950's.  USA.  approx. 3.25" tall.  mint unused condition.  20.00

whistle.  FIGURAL COWBOY by Lido.  creamy white and red.  1950's.  USA.  approx. 3.25" tall.  mint unused condition.  20.00

whistle.  FIGURAL COWBOY by Lido.  gray and green.  1950's.  USA.  approx. 3.25" tall.  mint unused condition.  20.00

tin whistle.  DEER.  1930's  Japan tin litho.  approx. 1.75" long.  near mint to mint.  25.00

tin whistle.  ELEPHANT.  1930's  Japan tin litho.  approx. 1.75" long.  near mint to mint.  25.00

tin whistle.  PUPPY.  1930's  Japan tin litho.  approx. 1.75" long.  near mint to mint.  25.00

tin whistle.  LION.  1930's  Japan tin litho.  approx. 1.75" long.  near mint to mint.  25.00

tin whistle.  HORSE.  1930's  Japan tin litho.  approx. 1.75" long.  near mint to mint.  25.00

tin whistle.  KITTEN WITH BALL.  1930's  Japan tin litho.  approx. 1.75" long.  near mint to mint.  25.00

noisemaker.  EARLY TIN LITHO.  dated 1916.  probably American made.  2.5" by 1.75".   red and gold checkerboard pattern.  very loud and obnoxious.  cranking the handle turns wooden wheel inside with hits "clacker".  excellent or better.   39.50

kazoo.  JAZOO PIPE.  "Sing Talk Your Favorite Song".  colorful tin lithography.  made in pre-war Japan in the 1920's 0r 1930's era.  (pre-war Japanese tin toys are very scarce - as they were all recycled for World War II).  graphics of dog playing banjo;  cigar smoking guy with bowler hat; and kid playing squeezebox.  1.25" tall by 3" long.  shows wear.  very good or nicer.  scarce.  45.00

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.  3.25" 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.  1.25" long.  Japanese.  1950's.  near mint to mint.  14.50

clicker. POLICEMAN Full Figural.  1930's pre-war Japanese tin litho.  approx. 2.75" long.  near mint.  scarce!  95.00

clicker.  MAN STICKS OUT TONGUE mechanical.  made in Germany.  1920's.  approx. 2" long.  colorful tin litho.  near mint.  75.00

clicker.  SANTA CLAUS MERRY CHRISTMAS.  1920's.  tin litho.  Made in USA by Kirchhof.  approx. 2" long.  excellent.  scarce!  50.00

clicker.   Monkey wearing striped baseball cap is sitting on young boys shoulders.  1930's pre-war Japanese tin litho.  he is wearing yellow and black striped cap with red shirt and green shorts.  a hair over 2" long.  excellent and scarce!  55.00

clicker.  ELFIN CHARACTER watering flower.  1930's pre-war Japanese tin litho.  approx. 2.25" long.  near mint.  scarce!  55.00

clicker.  YOUNG GIRL holding basket watching butterfly.  1930's pre-war Japanese tin litho.  approx. 2.25" long.  near mint.  scarce!  55.00

clicker.  YOUNG GIRL holding doll.  1930's pre-war Japanese tin litho.  approx. 2.25" long.  near mint.  scarce!  55.00

clicker.  BOY ON MOTORCYCLE.  1930's pre-war Japanese tin litho.  approx. 2.25" long.  near mint.  scarce!  85.00

clicker.  INSECT.  1930's pre-war Japanese tin litho.  approx. 1.75" long.  colorful.  excellent plus. scarce!  45.00

clicker.  INSECT.  Occupied Japan.  approx. 1.75" long.  look great but "clicker" not working.  25.00

clicker.  ALLIGATOR with opening mouth.  green tin figural.  3.5" long.  made in Japan.  circa 1950 vintage.  near mint.  25.00

clicker.  ALLIGATOR with opening mouth.  orange tin figural.  3.5" long.  made in Japan.  circa 1950 vintage.  near mint.  24.50

clicker.  TARZAN fighting GORILLA figural mechanical.  tin litho.  both bend at waist when "clicked".  3" by 3.5".  1950's made in Japan.  excellent.  99.50

clicker.  JAPANESE MACHINE GUNNER figural mechanical.  his arm goes up and down when "clicked".  1930's pre-war Japan.  full color tin lithography.  approx. 3.5" by 1.75".  near mint to mint.  rare!  150.00

clicker.  OLD GUY with Handlebar Moustache and white hair.  full color litho.  1940's made in USA by T. Cohn.  larger 2.5" size.  near mint.  28.50

click.  FEMALE DUCK GOOSE with hat and parasol.  full color tin litho.  1930's.  larger 2.5" size.  some wear.  displays nicely.  28.00

click.  FROG figural.  tin litho.  1930's vintage.  larger 2.5" size.  some wear.  displays nicely.  32.00

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FIGURAL CELLULOID TAPE MEASURES

tape measure.  CONESTOGA WAGON.  reddish brown.  approx. 1.8" long.  1950's vintage.  Made in Japan.  strong return spring.  no flaws.  69.50

tape measure.  FISH.  gray tones and black.  4.25" long figural celluloid.  on the side it reads: "I was caught at ZION NAT'L PARK UTAH".  1950's vintage.  Made in Japan.  strong return spring.  no flaws.  49.50

tape measure.  MAN O' WAR Sailing Ship.  browns and cream.  approx. 2" long by 2" high.  older with celluloid handle pull.  no markings but most likely Japanese - 1930's vintage.  strong return spring.  no flaws.  65.00

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    FLOATER or FLOATY PENS

Reuben H. Fleet SAN DIEGO SPACE THEATER SCIENCE CENTER with Space Shuttle piggybacked on 747 floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

CHICAGO My Kind of Town with horse drawn cart floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

CHARLOTTE SOUTH CAROLINA airliner & skyline floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

DALLAS - FT. WORTH World's Largest Airport floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

DESTINATION SPACE Space Shuttle Launch floater floaty pen.   Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

ROCKEFELLER CENTER New York ice skating floater floaty pen.   Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

PHILADELPHIA Ben Franklin flying kite floater & high wheel bicycle floaty pen.   Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

1996 Atlanta Olympics COCA COLA Soccer POLAR BEAR & MASCOT floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE BOSTON asteroid & comet window washer floaty pen.  Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

PACIFIC PRINCESS with Cruise Ship floater floaty pen.   Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

  LAKE TAHOE slot winner throws coins in air floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

  Great America THE EDGE Carnival Ride Attraction floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

SOLVANG CALIFORNIA Danish Capital STREET CAR floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark.  6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

SEARS TOWER 1454 ft CHICAGO ILLINOIS window washer floaty pen. Made in Denmark. 6" long. Mint unused.  12.50

SPACE NEEDLE Seattle Washington floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

SEATTLE WASHINGTON Ferry Boat waterfront floater floaty pen. Space Needle and Mt. Rainier in background.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

SEATTLE WASHINGTON WATER FRONT with Trolley Car floater floaty pen.  YE OLDE CURIOSITY SHOP in background.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

1996 BOXING ATLANTA OLYMPICS floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

BASEBALL ALL STAR CLUB Home Run Grand Slam floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

SEA WORLD Penguins floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

Coca Cola 1996 OLYMPICS TORCH RELAY map Los Angeles to Atlanta.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

ALLIGATOR BEACH CLUB Florida Members Only floater floaty pen.  cartoon images of alligators lounging around.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

FARMERS HALL & QUINCY MARKET BOSTON floater floaty pen.  horse drawn produce wagon outside the building.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

SOUTH CAROLINA with sail boats and beach floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

BEES with Flowers floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

CALIFORNIA CRUISIN' pink Cadillac & motorcycle floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING N.Y. with KING KONG floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

1996 OLYMPIC SOCCER Athens Georgia floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. 6" long.  Mint unused.  12.50

Big Apple NEW YORK Empire State Building KING KONG floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. ink works. 6" long.   Mint unused.  12.50

TOUCHDOWN USA with NASA SPACE SHUTTLE floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. ink works. 6" long.   Mint unused.  12.50

NASA Houston JOHNSON SPACE CENTER Shuttle Orbit floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. ink works. 6" long.   Mint unused.  12.50

DEER North American Wildlife floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. ink works. 6" long.   Mint unused.  12.50

COLORADO with STEAM LOCOMOTIVE TRAIN floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. ink works. 6" long.   Mint unused.  12.50

BLACK JACK gambling card players floater floaty pen.  Made in Denmark. ink works. 6" long.   Mint unused.  12.50

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MISCELLANEOUS OTHER ITEMS

 vintage Black Americana MAMMY MEMO PAD & mitt holder wall piece.  hand painted.  has original paper pad.  slide a pencil in her right hand and that becomes the broom handle.  she has a ring hook on her other hand and a pair of "L" hooks at base.  her bandanna is made of cloth.  made of wood.  approx. 10 tall by 7.5" wide by 2".  undated but 1930's vintage I believe.  overall very nice.  colors are bright and vivid.  75.00

Black Americana.  AUNT JEMIMA large 5.25" salt shaker by F&F.  premium.  1950's.  large size approx. 5.25" tall.  paint wear.  no cracks; no breaks.  missing filler cap on base. 16.50

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

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 MEDITERRANEAN MONK SEAL     *     SNOW LEOPARD     *     ORANGUTAN PRZEWALSKI'S HORSE     *     SONORAN PRONGHORN     *     CHEETAH GIANT OTTER     *     GALAPAGOS TORTOISE     *     RED-FRONTED LEMUR