Historic Montana Memorabilia & Antique Auction

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Fabulous Historic Montana Memorabilia & Antique Auction, featuring the dispersal of the B. Johnson and the Engel Family Lifetime Collections. Big part of auction is from Steve Logan’s private museum, Dillon MT. including personal items of Logan’s, even revolver used in shooting by Logan at Moose Bar, 1968.

This auction features 570 total lots, including over 200 historic Montana items. UNRESERVED AUCTION

175 lots of COWBOY COLLECTIBLES, including G.S. Garcia, O. Crockett, Kelly Bros., Eddie Hulbert, Buermann, Al Furstnow, Miles City Saddlery, McChesney, Heiser, Stetson, Victor Ario, 1915 Montana Brand Book, Deer Lodge Prison pre-1920 horsehair bridles, Virginia City M.T. hanging rope.

CIVIL WAR & CAVALRY, including Confederate Officer Saddle, Caisson 2-wheel ammo trailer, bits, McClelland saddles.

100 lots ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, including ornate antique oak furniture, rare collection of Montana marked jugs, glass, Salesman sample items, cookie jars, oil lamps, & clocks.

MONTANA MARKED: 1870’s-1910’s paper, bottles, jugs, crocks, calendars, plates, and photos. Western art, Custer Memorabilia, Buffalo Bill Wild West Show programs and memorabilia, Yellowstone Park items, 5 Huffman photos.

FIREARMS & FIREARM COLLECTIBLES: Colt SAA 44-40 w/factory letter sent to El Paso TX., Bannack stagecoach shotgun, Sharps rifle, Winchester 92’s and 94’s, 1860’s dbl. barrel, horn mounts, etc.

TRAP COLLECTION: 40 Newhouse traps; 3-#6’s, 2-# 3 ½ otter, 3-#4 ½ wolf, 150, 5 bear traps, American Trade Co. #6.

ALSO, Railroad, mining, Indian items, fishing items, western art, family diamond, gold and silver jewelry.
Everything Sells WITHOUT RESERVE to the Highest Bidder!

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Rare stagecoach back luggage rack canvas cover50 - Rare stagecoach back luggage rack canvas cover
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Rare stagecoach back luggage rack canvas cover. Ca: 1880's from Virginia City M.T. later it was used for a sign. Reads "Meet the gang at Bu...
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Maybe the first fold-up table for carrying in chuck wagons or covered wagons.51 - Maybe the first fold-up table for carrying in chuck wagons or covered wagons.
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Maybe the first fold-up table for carrying in chuck wagons or covered wagons. Ca: 1880's-90's
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2 chuck wagon cooking pots52 - 2 chuck wagon cooking pots
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2 chuck wagon cooking pots, 14" wide and 17" wide
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Very elaborate brass hame bells, ca: 1880's-90's53 - Very elaborate brass hame bells, ca: 1880's-90's
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Very elaborate brass hame bells, ca: 1880's-90's
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Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Big primitive oxen yoke, good bows, ca: 1860's-80's54 - Big primitive oxen yoke, good bows, ca: 1860's-80's
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Big primitive oxen yoke, good bows, ca: 1860's-80's
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Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Picture of Wells Fargo Deadwood S.D. Treasurer wagon55 - Picture of Wells Fargo Deadwood S.D. Treasurer wagon
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Picture of Wells Fargo Deadwood S.D. Treasurer wagon carrying $250,00.00 in gold bullion from Homestake Mine. Notice the 2 men carrying Win. 1886 leve
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Bear fur coat ca: 1800's56 - Bear fur coat ca: 1800's
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Bear fur coat, very heavy and warm, used by mountain men and stagecoach drivers, excellent condition.
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Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Bear fur gloves57 - Bear fur gloves
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Bear fur gloves that match the coat sold before. Also in excellent condition.
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Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Collection of 9 buggy items58 - Collection of 9 buggy items
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Collection of 9 buggy items: Buggy steps, wrenches, side saddle stirrup, and a 20 lb. tether for ground tying your buggy horse while you're maki...
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2 buggy wheels, both in good condition59 - 2 buggy wheels, both in good condition
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2 buggy wheels, both in good condition
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7 Items: Roosevelt fobs; Woodrow Wilson coin, etc.60 - 7 Items: Roosevelt fobs; Woodrow Wilson coin, etc.
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7 items: 2 - 1904 Roosevelt pins; 3 - 1904 Roosevelt fobs; Woodrow Wilson 1913-1921 President coin, known as "The Professor"; George Washi...
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Large hand painted pillow, ca: 1890's61 - Large hand painted pillow, ca: 1890's
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Large hand painted pillow, ca: 1890's
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2 exceptional antique hand wash boards62 - 2 exceptional antique hand wash boards
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2 exceptional antique hand wash boards: Mother Hubbard's for regular washing; Small 8-1/2" x 14" Columbus Washboard Co. is ideal for s...
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Vintage 12-1/2" wide laundry hand ringer63 - Vintage 12-1/2" wide laundry hand ringer
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Vintage 12-1/2" wide laundry hand ringer, in excellent condition
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Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Red Wing,  2 gal. crock, excellent condition64 - Red Wing, 2 gal. crock, excellent condition
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Red Wing, 2 gal. crock, excellent condition
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Sold to greatguy31 for (110.00 + 19.80BP) = 129.80
 
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Solid brass bell from a Butte electric trolley car65 - Solid brass bell from a Butte electric trolley car
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Solid brass bell with a brass ringer, from a Butte electric trolley car
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Red Wing, beater crock in excellent condition66 - Red Wing, beater crock in excellent condition
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Red Wing, beater crock, 4-1/2" tall and very collectible, in excellent condition
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Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Very rare 1890's Deer Lodge MT. jug67 - Very rare 1890's Deer Lodge MT. jug
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Very rare 1890's Deer Lodge MT. advertising Cash Groc. Co. jug, 11" tall, with a hair line mark.
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Sold to dic-kota for (825.00 + 148.50BP) = 973.50
 
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Very rare 1890's Dillon MT. jug, only 3-1/4" tall68 - Very rare 1890's Dillon MT. jug, only 3-1/4" tall
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Very rare 1890's Dillon MT. jug, 3-1/4" tall. Reads Compliments of Dillon Cash Groc. Co. in great condition, again it is only 3-1/4" t...
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Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Fancy Mother of Pearl opera glasses from Butte MT.69 - Fancy Mother of Pearl opera glasses from Butte MT.
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Fancy Mother of Pearl opera glasses with detachable handle, reads "Leyes the Jewelers" Butte MT. Lemaipe FI Paris maker, in superb conditi...
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Collection of Montana marked items70 - Collection of Montana marked items
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Collection of early 1900's Montana marked items including advertising from: Jacob Twet General Merchandise, Comerville MT.; Oshkosh Overalls, Co...
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3" crock jug used for nitroglycerin ca: 1860'-80's71 - 3" crock jug used for nitroglycerin ca: 1860'-80's
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3" crock jug used by the miners to carry nitroglycerin, originated from Virginia City M.T. ca: 1860'-80's
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Overland Rye Montana Liquor Co. Butte jug72 - Overland Rye Montana Liquor Co. Butte jug
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Overland Rye Montana Liquor Co. Butte MT. jug, 9" tall x 8" wide, in excellent condition.
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Sold to fredee for (475.00 + 85.50BP) = 560.50
 
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Compliments of The Atlantic, Butte jug73 - Compliments of The Atlantic, Butte jug
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Compliments of The Atlantic, Butte Montana jug, it is a little one at 4-1/2" tall, in excellent condition.
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Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Early Butte whiskey jug74 - Early Butte whiskey jug
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Early whiskey jug that still has the original tag on it from Walker's Family Liquor House, Butte Montana. Very good condition
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Jug advertising Chas. Horning Wines, Liquors & Cigars75 - Jug advertising Chas. Horning Wines, Liquors & Cigars
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Jug advertising Chas. Horning Wines, Liquors & Cigars, Great Falls MT. 11" tall.
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Sold to dic-kota for (1,800.00 + 324.00BP) = 2,124.00
 
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Joe Matteucci Wholesale Liquors, Great Falls jug76 - Joe Matteucci Wholesale Liquors, Great Falls jug
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Joe Matteucci Wholesale Liquors, Great Falls jug, 2 small chips on the bottom, otherwise very good condition.
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Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Overland Rye Liquor Co. Butte  whiskey jug77 - Overland Rye Liquor Co. Butte whiskey jug
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Overland Rye Liquor Co. Butte whiskey jug, 7" tall, in very good condition.
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Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Rare Montana marked Jug77a - Rare Montana marked Jug
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Rare Montana marked Jug, reads “Pays to Mix with Riechers Bros. General Merchandise, Incomar Mont. 11” tall, exc. cond. The town today has a populati
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Sold to dic-kota for (1,250.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,475.00
 
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2 crocks: Highland Dairy marked; Sponge crock marked RRP Co.78 - 2 crocks: Highland Dairy marked; Sponge crock marked RRP Co.
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2 crocks: Highland Dairy, Sioux Falls S. Dak.; Sponge crock is 4" tall and marked RRP Co. Roseville C U.S.A. #700-E. Both are in excellent cond...
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2 crocks79 - 2 crocks
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2 crocks: 5-1/4" tall, "When beating think of eating" Quality Groceries from Farmers Store; Wesson Oil crock that has a couple of sma...
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2 unmarked baby jugs, only 4-1/4" tall, exc. cond.80 - 2 unmarked baby jugs, only 4-1/4" tall, exc. cond.
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2 unmarked baby jugs, only 4-1/4" tall, exc. cond.
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Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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5 gal. water crock with lid, in very good condition81 - 5 gal. water crock with lid, in very good condition
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5 gal. water crock with lid, in very good condition
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Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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21" Atlantic Cigar Box with cigar ribbons & Atlantic Whiskey Rye Bottle82 - 21" Atlantic Cigar Box with cigar ribbons & Atlantic Whiskey Rye Bottle
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21" Atlantic Cigar Box full of cigar ribbons & Atlantic Whiskey Rye Bottle marked Atlantic, Schimpf ,56 W Park Str., Butte MT. and still ha...
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3" jug reads Merry Christmas 190183 - 3" jug reads Merry Christmas 1901
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3" jug reads "Merry Christmas 1901 , Fred Seitz, 808 Main Street", Butte?
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2 large frames of Livingston Montana July 5, 1915 parade84 - 2 large frames of Livingston Montana July 5, 1915 parade
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2 large frames of Livingston Montana July 5, 1915 parade with 50 individual photos
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Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Solid oak fancy parlor table with metal serpent feet85 - Solid oak fancy parlor table with metal serpent feet
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Solid oak fancy parlor table with metal serpent feet, 23" x 23" top, 29" tall, in excellent condition.
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Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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New Style White Cedar cylinder churn86 - New Style White Cedar cylinder churn
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New Style White Cedar cylinder churn, #1 Model, 3 gal. in excellent condition
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Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Ornate 1890's iron gate87 - Ornate 1890's iron gate
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Ornate 1890's iron gate, 26-1/2" x 34-1/2", very good condition.
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Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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Masonic Lodge solid oak chair with carved JUSTICE88 - Masonic Lodge solid oak chair with carved JUSTICE
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Masonic Lodge solid oak chair with carved JUSTICE above the head in the chair, from Sheridan MT. ornate carved wood and very comfortable, Chair stands
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Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Masonic Lodge solid oak chair with carved CHARITY89 - Masonic Lodge solid oak chair with carved CHARITY
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Masonic Lodge solid oak chair with carved CHARITY above the head in the chair, from Sheridan MT. ornate carved wood and very comfortable, Chair stands
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Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Masonic Lodge Stand that match the above chairs90 - Masonic Lodge Stand that match the above chairs
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This solid oak stand is beautify carved to match the above chairs with marble inlaid in the top of the stand. Very well made would be great to show a
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Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Masonic Lodge Stand that match the above chairs91 - Masonic Lodge Stand that match the above chairs
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This is the second solid oak stand is beautify carved to match the above chairs with marble inlaid in the top of the stand. Very well made would be g
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Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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1890's oak peanut dispenser92 - 1890's oak peanut dispenser
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1890's oak peanut dispenser, for one penny you could lift the lid and grab one hand full of peanuts, with original glass, excellent condition.
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Very uniquely decorated jug93 - Very uniquely decorated jug
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Very uniquely decorated folk art jug, from the late 1800's, 17" tall.
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Early 1900's saloon lamp, 43" tall very good condition.94 - Early 1900's saloon lamp, 43" tall very good condition.
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Early 1900's saloon lamp, 43" tall very good condition.
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Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Unique barber shop mirror95 - Unique barber shop mirror
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Unique barber shop mirror with scissor expander type wall mount, copper rim, 14" x 11" beveled mirror that tilts and swivels.
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Ornate and rare vintage saloon bottles96 - Ornate and rare vintage saloon bottles
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Ornate and rare vintage saloon bottles, Castle Bros. Rye, Gold Forester, and Sedwick Rye, 2 outside bottles are turning purple with age.
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Collection of 13 straight edge razors97 - Collection of 13 straight edge razors
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Collection of 13 straight edge razors; peacock, nude, Duble Duck Gold Edge, etc. each have a different pattern
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Dayton Gold Medal fancy computing scale98 - Dayton Gold Medal fancy computing scale
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Dayton Gold Medal computing scale of Dayton OH. 14" tall, 18" wide, off-side of scale has a printed table to compute price per oz. Pat. Da...
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Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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