May Indian Arts, Americana and Antiques Auction

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Welcome to Western Trading Post Monthly Auction!
There is a little something here for everyone! Please look closely at each page. You never know what you will find.
This month we start with the liquidation of the Old Frontier Relics Museum and the estate of lifetime collector, Orville Mickens, curator and owner of the museum. You'll find most of these items in the second half.
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Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
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Lot of 5 Vintage Brass Tokens151 - Lot of 5 Vintage Brass Tokens
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These 5 brass tokens all have the content relating to a "House of Ill Repute." A nice display in this 6.5 X 8.5" shadowbox which is i...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of Misc. Old Tokens and Coins152 - Lot of Misc. Old Tokens and Coins
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There are 10 old British pennies dating to the 1st half of the 1900s, 4 old tax tokens, 3 vintage transportation tokens, a 500L Italian coin and 2 Rom
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 3 Misc. Brass Belt Buckles153 - Lot of 3 Misc. Brass Belt Buckles
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There are 3 vintage brass belt buckles for 1 money in this lot! The "Redman" belt buckle fits a belt up to 1.5" and the other 2 will ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of Vintage Brass Trade Tokens154 - Lot of Vintage Brass Trade Tokens
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There are 10 vintage trade tokens which come in a shadowbox for a nice display. They all say "IOU 5 (cents) in trade" on one side and the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Old "Southern" Money Display155 - Old "Southern" Money Display
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These bills are all copies of very old money from the South. The partial Texas, $50 bill is dated 1839, the partial Confederate $1 bill is dated 1864
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to L********r for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Vintage New Mexico Military Institute Badge156 - Vintage New Mexico Military Institute Badge
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This vintage badge is from the New Mexico Military Institute. It is authentic. It comes nicely displayed in the shadowbox pictured. This is part of th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to k*********n for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Pair of Vintage Brass Ashtrays157 - Pair of Vintage Brass Ashtrays
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There are 2 old collectible brass ashtrays for one money in this lot! The Cowboy ashtray is about 5" across and the Fly is about 3.5" long...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Old Railroad Pocket Watch158 - Old Railroad Pocket Watch
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This old railroad pocket watch seems to be in good working condition as it winds up and keeps time. A watch expert looked at it and said the face is v
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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Pair of Old Brass Conquistador Style Stirrups159 - Pair of Old Brass Conquistador Style Stirrups
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This old pair of brass, Conquistador style stirrups are 11' in length X 4.5" wide and 5" tall on each stirrup. Exact age unknown.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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HUGE Pair of Brass Mexican Spurs160 - HUGE Pair of Brass Mexican Spurs
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This vintage pair of Mexican spurs have 5.25" rowels! They measure 1.5" wide on the heel bands and have a 2.75" opening. Made of brass.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Pair of WWII Era Crockett Spurs161 - Pair of WWII Era Crockett Spurs
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These crocket spurs are marked on the rim of the heel band, placing them at about the WWII era. 2" shanks, 1" rowels, 7/8" heel bands...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s******2 for (40.00 + 3.20BP) = 43.20
 
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Another Pair of WWII Era Crockett Spurs162 - Another Pair of WWII Era Crockett Spurs
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These crocket spurs are marked on the rim of the heel band, placing them at about the WWII era. 2" shanks, 1" rowels, 7/8" heel bands...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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3 Vintage Pair of Ladies Gloves163 - 3 Vintage Pair of Ladies Gloves
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These 3 vintage pair of ladies driving or riding gloves come with the old glove box pictured. All are in pretty good shape and can still be used.
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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4 Wood Plaques With Civil War Relics164 - 4 Wood Plaques With Civil War Relics
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There are 4 different wood plaques and each has relics affixed to them from the American Civil War (1861- 1865). They have papers attached to the back
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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3 Cowboy Statues165 - 3 Cowboy Statues
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You get 3 different cowboy statues for 1 money in this lot! They measure 8, 9.5 and 15" tall. The horse shoe cowboy is obviously made of iron, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Lot of 4 Misc. Iron Statues, Nut Cracker, Incense Burner166 - Lot of 4 Misc. Iron Statues, Nut Cracker, Incense Burner
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The squirrel is an antique cast iron nut cracker. The smaller figures are handmade novelty items and the Victorian 1920s looking statue is an antique
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of 2 Vintage Military Hats167 - Lot of 2 Vintage Military Hats
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These 2 vintage military hats were part of the old Frontier Relics Museum inventory. Please look closely the pics.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lot of 2 Old Grenades, Defused168 - Lot of 2 Old Grenades, Defused
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These 2 old, rusty grenades have been defused. They make great paper weights or displays. They measure 3.5" long and are part of the old Fronti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Lot of 3 Decorative "Pistol" Plaques178 - Lot of 3 Decorative "Pistol" Plaques
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There are 3 decorative "pistol" plaques for one money in this lot! They measure 12.5" X 9.5" and have hangers on the back. This ...
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Vintage and WWII Era Surplus Rations181 - Vintage and WWII Era Surplus Rations
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All unopened. These rations and insecticide powders are WWII thru Vietnam era Military surplus. For display or collecting purpose only, not being sold
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Vintage Military Dress Blues (White) Jacket182 - Vintage Military Dress Blues (White) Jacket
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This vintage military blues jacket is the white version. Size appears to be medium or large. Comes with pins / medals pictured. In good condition. Thi
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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WWII Army Helmet169 - WWII Army Helmet
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This Army helmet has the liner (inner helmet) in place and there is an old tag stating it was from the 21st Field Artillery Battalion, which according
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Vintage 7th Calvary Bugle Copy170 - Vintage 7th Calvary Bugle Copy
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This bugle is not from Custer's Last Stand! LOL It is a vintage copy, but a working authentic bugle all the same.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (120.00) = 120.00
 
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Vintage Omega Binoculars With Case171 - Vintage Omega Binoculars With Case
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This vintage (WWII era?) pair of binoculars are made by Omega and are marked 30 X 70. They come with the vintage, leather covered case, which measures
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Pair of Vintage Alarm Clocks.172 - Pair of Vintage Alarm Clocks.
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First we have a Spasmodic "peg leg" alarm clock circa the 1920s. This clock seems to be in working order, you wind it up and it ticks. The...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Hundreds of Antique Clay and Glass Marbles173 - Hundreds of Antique Clay and Glass Marbles
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Hundreds of antique clay and glass marbles in a shadowbox. This was part of the old Frontier Relics Museum inventory.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Circa 1950s - '60s Disney Lunch Box174 - Circa 1950s - '60s Disney Lunch Box
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This vintage Disney lunch box is circa 1960 (+ or - ten years). In decent shape for its age. Minor rust and fading but graphics are all still there.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Lot of 4 Antique Iron Toys175 - Lot of 4 Antique Iron Toys
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The tractor, truck and car are all old cast iron toys and the train car is from sheet metal. All are old and rusty. Please look at pics.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to t****n for (30.00 + 2.40BP) = 32.40
 
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Group of Miniature Brass and Copper Dishes etc.176 - Group of Miniature Brass and Copper Dishes etc.
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There are 10 different vintage brass and copper miniature dishes and gardening tools all for 1 money in this lot! Average size is about 1" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to c********o for (10.00 + 0.80BP) = 10.80
 
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Antique Silver Dishes177 - Antique Silver Dishes
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These antique dishes are marked quadruple plate. Some of the marks were looked up and found to be late 1800s - early 1900s. There are several differen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pair if WWI Era Military Gas Masks179 - Pair if WWI Era Military Gas Masks
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There are 2 WWI era military gas masks with original packs for one money in this lot! One of the masks is in tact and on the other, the rubber hose be
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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WWII Military "Flak" Jacket180 - WWII Military "Flak" Jacket
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You had to be tough to wear one of these heavy things back in the day! It is much heavier than today's bullet proof vests! It measures 22" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique German Money (Bills)183 - Antique German Money (Bills)
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There are 34 different German Marks (Bank notes) in various denominations. They range in dates from 1908 to 1924. All Authentic. Please see pics for
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to d******0 for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Lot of 4 Vintage Whiskey Decanters Etc.184 - Lot of 4 Vintage Whiskey Decanters Etc.
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There are 2 vintage whiskey decanters, a model T Ford shot glass and whiskey bottle set and an Avon "pistol" cologne bottle all for 1 mone...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t****n for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Lot of 3 Vintage Model Cars185 - Lot of 3 Vintage Model Cars
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There are 2, 1948 Tucker model cars in their original boxes. The convertible model car is actually an am radio which appears to work. Please see pics.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Lot of Vintage and Antique Cameras etc.186 - Lot of Vintage and Antique Cameras etc.
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There are 3 items for one money in this lot! First we have an Eastman Kodak No. 2-A Brownie from the early 1900s camera. Then there is an Eastman Koda
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 35 Vintage American Collector Magazines187 - Lot of 35 Vintage American Collector Magazines
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There are 35 American Collector magazines from the mid-1970s. They are in decent shape for their age, foxing and use evident. From the personal collec
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (20.00) = 20.00
 
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Vintage Pancho Villa Recruiting Poster (Novelty)188 - Vintage Pancho Villa Recruiting Poster (Novelty)
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This vintage Pancho Villa recruiting poster is affixed to a piece of wood for hanging. It measures 10.5" X 14". This was part of the old F...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to h**********8 for (40.00 + 3.20BP) = 43.20
 
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Antique Stereoscope 3-D Viewer With Cards189 - Antique Stereoscope 3-D Viewer With Cards
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Circa 1904 Monarch 3-D stereoscope viewer with 33 different viewer cards included. This was part of the old Frontier Relics Museum inventory.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to d******0 for (50.00 + 4.00BP) = 54.00
 
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Pair of Antique Bicycle Air Pumps190 - Pair of Antique Bicycle Air Pumps
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You get 2 antique bicycle air pumps for 1 money in this lot. Circa early 1900s, they both measure about 24" in length. This was part of the old...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to 1******y for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Vintage Cowboy Boot Table191 - Vintage Cowboy Boot Table
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This vintage cowboy boot table held the "donation" jar near the door of the old Frontier Relics Museum at Dos Cabezas, AZ. It stands about...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to t*****t for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Antique Columbia Granfonola Phonograph192 - Antique Columbia Granfonola Phonograph
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This antique Columbia Granfonola Phonograph is circa the early 1900s. Probably could use a good cleaning, but it seems to play the records in lot 193
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Lot of 39 Vintage 78 rpm Records193 - Lot of 39 Vintage 78 rpm Records
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These records all come with covers and the carrying case pictured. We played several of them on the Phonograph in lot 192. Various titles such as Bing
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Antique National Cash Register194 - Antique National Cash Register
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Circa 1930 National Cash Register. Needs to be cleaned and have some repairs in order to use it properly. Was a display in the old Frontier Relics Mus
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Antique Veri-Typer Typewriter196 - Antique Veri-Typer Typewriter
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This model was produced from 1933 - 37. It was considered very advanced for its day. Could use a good cleaning. Work functionality unknown, we did not
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Vintage Commander Deluxe Sewing Machine With Case197 - Vintage Commander Deluxe Sewing Machine With Case
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This vintage commander deluxe sewing machine comes with the original case. We did not plug it in to test it. The case measures 18 X 9 X 13" tall.
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Start Price : 20.00 | Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Vintage Wooden Ox Cart For Display195 - Vintage Wooden Ox Cart For Display
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This vintage wooden ox cart measures 27.5" in overall length and is 18" at the widest point and is 19" tall. In good condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to b****Z for (20.00 + 1.60BP) = 21.60
 
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Collage of Antique Door Knobs, Latches and Hinges198 - Collage of Antique Door Knobs, Latches and Hinges
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This collage of antique door knobs, latches and hinges is mounted on a 20" X 24" board. There are 33 different specimens and this was a di...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Antique Steamer Trunk199 - Antique Steamer Trunk
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This antique trunk still has the original insert inside. It measures 28" X 17" X 12.5" tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 70.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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Framed Mexican Textile200 - Framed Mexican Textile
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This vintage Mexican textile is nicely framed for display. It measures 42" X 32" including the frame.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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