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Portable phonograph in a textured, red metal hatbox case manufactured by the Odeon company of Germany. – 13 ½” in diameter. Employs the “Syste...

Parlor Phonograph in nicely finished oak case measuring appros. 11.5" W x 10.5" D x 5.5" H. "Parlor" decl on front. Brass...

Zonophone with large green horn aprox. 22" L x 23" D. Horn has faded colors. Nicely finished oak case approx 11.5" x 15" x 7&q...

Wooden shipping crate measures approx. 19.75” x 19” x 15” H. Nipper, phonograph, and phrase are depicted on front and back. Three boards form the f

Coin-operated fan manufactured by GE. Approx. 18" H. Base 8" D. Designed to operate on nickel coin.

Columbia Front Mount Graphophone in lovely decorative oak case with black and brass bell horn. Case measures approx. 11" x 11" x 5"...

Adv. Clock - Fisk Tires with iconic fisk boy with tire in center. The graphics for the boy and numerals are still strong. Some other writing has fad

Print depicting two black youths hunting by F.M. Spiegle entitled "Sumpin's Gwine to Happen" measures approx. 15.5" x 20" H ...

Portable organ of the type used by traveling evangelists in the early part of the 20th century. The Wonder Portable Organ Co., Mfg. by C. B. Conn. E

Bust in the form of the iconic Pontiac hood ornament. Made from some type of cast plaster. Approx. 25" at longest point. Sits on approx. 6....

Diamond Dye Cabinet - Graphic depicts Children with Balloon. Measures approx. 9.5" x 15.5" W x 24.5" H. Solid wood construction wit...

Diamond Dye Cabinet - Graphic of Children at Maypole - Measures approx. 23" W x 10" D x 30" H. Missing one-half of back and inside p...

Diamond Dye Cabinet - Graphic depicts Circle of Ladies - Measures approx. 23" W x 10" D x 30" H. Solid construction with pigeon hole...

Adv. Display in high relief inside a deep frame. Early Times Distillery. On bottom is inscribed: The Whiskey That Made Kentucky Whiskies Famous – E

Pamco Nut Vendor stands approx. 22" H on a 10.5" x 10.5" base. Electrified. New cord. Does not work.

Zeno dispenser - case seems fairly nice with a few rough spots where porcelain is missing. All writing is bold. Inside is very dirty and mechanism i

One cent gumball with pinball/golf motif. Drop penny, turn handle to release gumball onto a miniature pinball board with golf motif. Pull plunger to

Wide mouth dispenser by Justrite Measuring Machine Co., Belvedere, IL. Stands approx 19" H on a slender column supported by a three pronged ba...

Collapsible Amplifying Horn for Talking Machines made exclusively for the Columbia Phonograph Co. Body of horn is made from blue celluloid like mater

Musical Tableau under Glass - Clock Tower with key wind clock - faux water feature. Base measures approx. 9" x 16" x 17.5" H. Elect...

Magic Poster by Escher painted on hardboard and framed. Inside measurement of picture approx. 26"W x 34" H. Muted colors. Only a few mi...

Lamp in the shape of a horned phonograph. Lamp is all metal construction with slag glass inserts in horn and base to provide illumination. Overall d

Mira Musical Box – plays 12” discs. Lovely mahogany case. Single comb with no broken teeth. One disc accompanies box.

Revolving gum/candy dispenser stands approx. 18" H with a 10" D revolving column filled with stick gum and life svers. Works on a nickel ...

Wurlitzer Model 5100 Jukebox Speaker. Good original condition as found.

Tanzibar Accordion – Decal reads: Mayfair Playthings Store, 751 Fifth Ave. N.Y. City – Plays paper roll. Faux keys on each side. Striated paint fin

Autophone Paper Roll Player - Paper seal on front of machine reads: Manufactured by the Autophone Co., Ithaca, N.Y. H.H. Horton’s Patents 1877 and

Arcade Merchandiser - Nice decorative oak case. Very good unrestored condition. Stripping of finish was begun on right side revealing lovely golden

Cretor's Steam Engine as used in Cretor's Popcorn wagons attached to a cob organ music machine.

Astrology Reading Scale - one cent - Large and heavy. A complicated mechanism. Glasses faded in places, but readily legible. Appears to be complete.

Columbia Needle Display case with 20 packages of needles for Columbia Graphophones. Metal construction measures approx. 15' X 12" D x 3&qu...

Wolverine Toy Auto Lift - Slight wear commensurate with age and use. Working condition.

Honeymoon Express in box. Slight soiling commensurate with age. Box has few small tears along edges of flap and softening of edges. Working conditi

Magic Poster - Houdini - Magic Mystifier - Paper - Framed - Measures approx 20" x 26" H. Poster has been folded and there is some soiling...

Very rare and unusual scrimshawed Walrus tusks beautifully hand carved and signed by an Eskimo artist with his registered number also carved into the

Black Forest Smoking Stand - Table top approx. 17" D and 33" H plus box and candlestick. Top to box is not a snug fit. Ash tray is missi...

Leather Chaps Pair of leather chaps. Overall measurements at largest points approx. 35” x 25.” Metal fasteners for legs still present. The flat hal

Adv. Sign – Hershey’s Milk Chocolate – Hershey, Chocolate Co. Hershey, PA. The H. D. Beach Co., Goshocton, O. Patented Oct. 10, 1905. Tin self-fra

Magic Poster on paper by Beigat Litho Druck - Berlin - Neukohn Reuterstr, 34 No. 169. Bright graphics depict some of the most famous illusions. Over

Coin-operated lighter fluid dispenser by The Fil-a-liter Mfg. Co., Seattle Washington. Serial No. 574. Insert penny, pull lever down until fluid sto

Large outdoor, double-sided, stained glass sign - DRUGS - Measures approx. 63" W x 27" H. Needs minor repairs of broken, flat glass on bo...

Phonograph - Plays cylinder records. The Language Phone - International College of Languages - London & New York. Nice oak case and brass hor...

Cameraphone – Phonograph – All metal case in black. Leather handle. Small metal plate on outside of case reads Patents Applied For, Swiss Made. On

Alcohol hot air fan stands approx. 14" H on 8" D base. Fan blades span approx. 15.5." All working components are present. Top bonn...

Ward's Orange Crush Dispenser - Overall height approx. 14". Ceramic base with metal pump with porcelain knob. No crack, chips, or broken ...

Predicta Television Set, 1958. Looks good, does not work. Small piece of wood is missing from bottom foot of stand.

Berliner Graphophone Tip Tray. Rare. Good grahics, legible, but with consideeable wear primarily on rim.

Triplex Nut Vendor - Restored and ready to go.

Happy Jap Peanut Dispenser (Smiling Sam). Tag on back reads White Vending Co. 1902. Cast iron front with back apparently zinc. Original works with

Set of (6) nine-inch fish plates and 24" x 11" platter. Marked Limoges France. Perfect and beautiful.