Opportunities Auction - Where Rare is Common

Automaton of Nargile Smoker by Lambert. Circa 1890. Papier-mache head with open mouth, mohair mustache. Costume appears to be original with some eros

Stella Console Music Box. Plays 17 1/4" discs. Beautiful mahogany cabinet. Group of extra discs. Plays well.

Tight Rope Walker Automaton. An automation depicting a daring act of balancing on a wire stretched high above the ground. A figure walks across the

Swiss Station Music Box - Station Box. Music boxes of this type were commonly found in railway stations throughout Europe and were thus dubbed &quo...

Mira Music Box plays 7"Disc. Spring wound. Backdrop which depicts old farm house scene has some staining and age related discoloration. Case...

Clock under Glass Dome. Two dolls revolve as pendulum moves. Decorative dial with Roman Numerals. Measures approximately 8" x 9" x 11&q...

Music Stand - Oak. Nice Patina - Ball and claw feet. Lyre applique on door. Shelves are absent. Measures approximately 17" x 27" x 36&...

Model Ship - Stag Hound. This model is scaled to the huge 1850 wooden clipper known as the Stag Hound and measures 5' x 7' long as it sits ...

Model of a Three Masted Sailing Vessel ready for battle with its multiple rows of cannons. Very attractive natural shades of wood and stains. Approx

Half model of yacht entitled America 1851. Very attractive green and varying shades of natural wood grain. Mounted on beveled board approximately 20

Ship’s Telegraph Wheel - Brass wheel measures approximately 16" D. Marked: J. W. Ray & Co. (Liverpool) Ltd - Liverpool & London. Meta...

Automated smoker by Roullet et Decamps, circa 1885. Bisque head gentleman with brown paperweight eyes, open mouth, and finely painted features.

Automated Clown by Lambert Playing Mandolin. Seated clown strumming a mandolin. Costume which is decorated with the four suits of playing cards shows

Automated Smoking Bear - Approximately 14" T - Real animal fur. Bear smokes while music plays. Rebuilt bellows.

Wurlitzer Nickelodeon with Pipes. Professionally restored ornamental oak case with wood inlay carvings, fine scroll work, and beautiful art glass. C

Coinola "Cupid" Nickelodeon, American, 1920's, paper roll player. Piano and mandolin. Veneered oak case with art glass front. 37 &#...

Electrova piano style 66 Nickelodeon. A high grade coin-operated model manufactured in New York. Beautiful art glass. A nice restoration inside and

Regina Sublima. Attractive oak case. Looks to be in nice condition. We have not played it.

Nelson Wiggins Nickelodeon. Snappy player. Painted cabinet. Great possibilities.

Working Model - 1930 Ahlens - The English Execution. Classic English penny arcade game. Quarter coin slide. Working condition. 62"T x 27&qu...

Working Model - 1930's. The Miser’s Dream. Classic English Penny Arcade. Quarter coin mechanism. Working condition. 66"T x 20" W x...

Earl Collins (American 1925-1992) "Mediator" oil on canvas. Portrait of single-masted schooner at sea with all sails set. Signed lower ...

Abraham Lincoln - Walter Haskell Hinton (American1886-1980), oil on canvas. Image depicting a young Abraham Lincoln working the front counter in a g

Ideal Soprano Music Box - Mermond Frerres 14.25” cylinder. Oak case with matching oak table. Nice condition inside and out.

Violano Virtuoso by Mills. Circa 1920. Mechanically operated miraculous machine dubbed as the 8th Wonder of the World. Mechanical fingers play the

Bontems Automated Birds & Clock with glass dome. Two-train movement, strikes on bell. Gilt brass bezel, papier-mache landscape, foliage, gla...

Bronze Sculpture of Nude Signed Rossi, a listed artist. Base measures 8" x 9" W, 22" H.

Damascus Blade Knife - This is a real masterpiece among exquisite long blade knives. Highly carved with detailed decorations. Ivory handle. Blade ap

Model Battleship - A highly detailed model of a WW II era Battleship measuring 56" L x 18" H. The PA218 Model features a number of deck t...

Model of The Hunley. Tastefully displayed in a glass and wood case. This sleek model measures approximately 31" long. Case measures 7" ...

Half Model of yacht mounted on beveled board that measures approximately 68" x 20 ½" H. Attractive in green and in varying shades of...

Half Model Yacht - Unmounted. Measures approximately 75" x 14" from end to end. Painted blue, brown, with white stripe.

Half Model Mounted on beveled board that measures approximately 17" x 49" W. Model stained a dark brown with grain showing.

Ship’s Binnacle - Plate on front identifies as: Compensating Binnacle, Mark VII, N 1787, Bureau of Navigation, U. S. Navy, The Lionel Corporation N.Y.

Book of Professional Photos of Automata by Wilfried Wietstock Photography, San Francisco. Book measures 24" x 20.5" and contains four lar...

1902 Mills 20th Century Floor Model Slot Machine. Oak case. Excellent condition. Measures 64" T x 29" W x 20" D. Made to usher in ...

Slot Machine Case Desk. This Victorian style drop leaf desk in quarter sawn oak closely resembles an upright slot machine. The cut was made for the

1897 Mills Owl Upright Nickel Slot Machine in oak case. Excellent original condition. Measures 64"H x 25"W x 15"D. The first mecha...

Mira 7" Manivelle type Music Box - Attractive 9.5" x 8" x 6" H case. Pleasing sound.

1897 Berger Nickel Upright Slot Machine in oak case. Excellent original condition. Measures 57"H x 24"W x 16"D. The earliest uprig...

Caille Center Pull 5 C Slot Machine - Excellent condition. Original or old restoration. Nice decal. Great patina. Double mint vendors.

Roovers Puss N Boots, 1904. Puss moves his head as he turns to pick up a wrapped message with a personal reading that is dropped into a cup for the i

Early 1900's Gambling Wheel by H. C. Evans & Co. Nickel plated iron castings with reverse painted and chipped-glass mirror inserts, center ...

Charles Fey Public Weigher 5 Cent coin-op scale. Cast iron with decorative inlaid designs. Unusual beam-style weighing mechanism. Older restoration

Britton & Rey lithograph, W. Cohen & Co. Gentlemen’s Furnishings Goods, San Francisco. Measures 24 3/4"H x 19 1/4"W. Framed 28&q...

Tin Adv. Sign - Francisco Auto Heater - Summer Here All the Year. Self-framed . 18" x 40" W. Some paint chips on frame portion. Graphi...

Monkey Organ by Molinari & Sons, Brooklyn. Measures approximately 17" x 12" x 20" H. Complete with leather strap. Shows wear c...

Monopol Table Top Model Music Box plays 12" discs. Coin-operated. Walnut case measures approximately 13" x 23" x 22" H. Love...

Music Box - Criterion #3 - 12" disc - Broken Spring - Backdrop is stained and torn. Decorative mahogany case.

Upright Coin-operated Polyphon Music Box upon Matching Base with disc storage. Plays 24 ½" discs. Nice comb with no broken teeth. Origin...

Cylinder Music Box with Fat Cylinders that measures approximately 13.25" long. Box has hidden drum and bells. No broken teeth. Tune card pre...

Hand-cranked Music Box - Berliner Musikwarenhaus - Hermann Augustin - Plays 14.5" disc with 8.5" center hole. Wooden case measures approx...

Thorens Music Box - Plays 4 ½" discs. This music box is set within a highly decorative case with relief carving. The case not only house...

Interchangeable Cylinder Music Box with Bells. Plays 13" cylinders with 8-tunes. Beautiful burl inlay cabinet with built in base with one dr...

Two Door Pulls in shape of Coca-Cola Bottles. Measure 8" Long. Marked on back Milton Sturm & Co., Chicago 10, Ill. Have a Coke on top. ...

1936 Coca-Cola Tray depicting lovely lady drinking a glass of Coke. Marked ©) Coca-Cola Company 1936, American Arts Work, Inc., Coshocton, O. ...

Bird Call Box. Hand-cranked box by Jerome Thibouville-Lamy Paris sometimes called a bird call box. Plain wood construction box measures approximately

Symphonion Music Box - Plays 11.75" discs. Oak case with incised floral and leaf design sits atop a matching base with storage drawer. Base me...

Oak center table in beautiful tiger stripped oak is perfect size for a music box. A single bowed drawer provides storage. Lower shelf for storage an

Reginaphone 15 ½" Music Box. Style 240 case with lions’ heads. Restored and refinished. Duplex comb, short bedplate, and zither and ban...

Conchon 17 1/4" Changeable Cylinder Orchestral Music Box - This Geneva manufactured music box has a changeable cylinder system with flute, zith...

Child’s Barber Chair with porcelain base, hydraulic lift. Metal arms, padded back and seat. - The Eugene Berninghaus Company Mfg. Of Professional Ch

Floor Model Barker Barber Pole - Cast iron. Stands 87" H to top of globe. Painted red, white, and blue.

Jukebox Accessory - Rock-Ola Dial-a-Tune Wallbox. Original, unrestored condition.

Mechanical Bank - Eagle and Eaglets - Cast Iron. Bottom marked Patented Jan. 23, 1883. Remnants of what appears to be original paint.

Seaman Statue and Clock - Statue of Seaman at the wheel. Clock below with porcelain dial with Roman Numerals. Approximately 27" T.

Half Model Yacht entitled “Shadow” Nathanael Herreshoff. Green and white model mounted on board that measures approximately 45" x 16 ½&...

Twelve Watches in Show Case - Included are pocket watches by: Seth Thomas engraved S on back; Hampden Watch Co. Engraved J. K. On back; Howard engra

Skill Draw Counter Gambling Game. Works on quarter. Measures approximately 15' x 11" x 6" H.

Walnut Stereoptical Viewer. Full set of cards 8.75 x 12 x 19. Can be viewed from either side.

Walnut Stereoptical Viewer with Victorian styling. Very attractive table top viewer with large 7 ½” D light magnifier, adjustable height capa...

Bankers Express Forwarder by the Game Well Company. 1909 patent dates. Marked The Wells Fargo Company on one side. Brass and beveled glass. Body of

Four Decorative Art Glass Bulbs in Showcase. One hollow ovoid shape with incised leaf design in shades of mauve, teal, and white approximately 5 &#...

Four Art Glass Bulbs - Hollow ovoid with stylized leaf design approximately 6" T; one vase in shades of gold and brown approximately 6 ½&q...

Gem Three Reel Trade Stimulator with Gumball feature. Restored. Penny receives gum plus trade. 9" x 8" x 12" T. A nice counter t...

Aquatint Print Engraving - The Brig Jane and Cutter Beaufoy, engraving by W. J. Huggins (1781-1845 London) with hand-colored aquatint by Edward Duncan

Montague Dawson (British, 1895-1973) Print or painting titled “Thermopylae Leaving Foochon.” Oil on canvas, 20 1/4"H x 29 3/4"W. Signed ...

Fitting Out at Bayles Dock - A large black and white photographic print with wood weathered frame size measuring approximately 49" x 70" ...

Counter Model - Lady Minnequin - blue molded gown, black hair, black gloves, holding a mask - Cora Imported Vermouth in raised letters. Approx. 19&...

Counter Model Hand in pink glove. Blue base measures 2.75" x 4" and is marked Kayser in white letters. Approx. 14" H.

Lady's Head - Plaster. Dark eyes open, pale lips, light brown hair parted in middle, chip on nose. Other minor chipping on hair and face.

Counter Model - Male Hand - Black base measures approx 4.25" x 3" with gold letters - May Mayer Gloves. Approximately 12" H.

Counter Model of Lady's Hand. Sits on 2.5" x 3" oval base marked Gloves - Mittens by Tru Fit. Stands approximately 11" T..

Counter Model in form of Lady's Head - Molded Rubber, Blonde Hair, Red lips, Long Neck, leaning to right, Approx. 14" H.

Counter Model Hand wearing black glove. Blue base measures 2.5" x 3.5" and is marked Kayser in white letters. Approx. 14" H.

Lady's Head - Plaster, Light brown hair, orange lips, blank eyes, chip on nose and other minor chipping on hair. Approximately 14" T.

Counter Model Hand - Male's Hand. Glove Form marked Bacmo. Approximately 5" W at base and overall 11 ½" T.

Computing Scale - No. 28 Scale by The Computing Scale Co. Of Canada. Five pound capacity. Nickel plated metal and marble. Turns on pedestal. Base i

Toledo Scales - No Springs - Honest Weight. Repainted.

Child's sized Sewing Machine by Wilcox & Gibbs, New York, London, Paris. Marked on feeder plate and brass decal. Overall measurements - 10...

Five Star Final Table Top Pinball - Walnut stained case measures approximately 17" x 32" x 8" H. Graphics on stars good.

Mills 5 Slot Machine Cent High Top- Restored. Maroon and dark blue. Nice reels and cabinet. Works well.

Jennings Bronze Chief 5 Cent Slot Machine. Restored. Works well. A very attractive appearance.

Golden Falls 5 Cent Slot Machine - Early model. Nice restoration. Works well.

Watling 5 Cent Slot Machine - Goose neck - twin jackpot. A beautiful metallic like finish. Nicely restored.

Spittoon by Omega - Step on lever to open silver domed lid. Removable porcelain bowl is marked Omega K. E. Ahman, Stockholm. Hygienisk Spottlada. A

Sprinkling Sambo a Black Boy Water Sprinkler in Metal. Measures 30" T attached to an 8" D base. Graphics are bright with some deteriorat...

A Black Boy Water Sprinkler in Wood. Measures approximately 26" H. Excellent bright graphics. A wonderful Black Memorabilia Collectible.

Reginaphone Table Top Phonograph with Reginaphone Decal and brass plate inside. Mahogany case 19" x 22" x 15" H.needs attention.

Porcelain Wells Fargo Sign measures 11" H x 11" W. Rust and damage along edges. See photo.