Rich Penn Fall 2014 Auction Event

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationPO Box 1355, Waterloo, Iowa, 50704, United States In Person PreviewPreview:

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Three days with 1,800 lots. All without reserve! A superb collection of Country Store Items, Advertising, Coca-Cola, Toys, Stoneware, Mechanical Banks, Syrup Dispensers, Native American, Firearms, Cigar Cutters & Lighters, Coin-operated Machines, Petroliana, Furniture, Decorative pieces and a great deal more! Held in Des Moines, IA at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Elwell Family Food Center Bldg.
Iowa State Fairgrounds: Main Entrance
3000 E. Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA.
The Elwell Family Food Center Building
To the Immediate Right
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Firearm, US Haston Model 1847 percussion pistol, mechanism reads "Midd TN Conn. 1847," Good/VG cond 1622 - Firearm, US Haston Model 1847 percussion pistol, mechanism reads "Midd TN Conn. 1847," Good/VG cond
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Firearm, US Haston Model 1847 percussion pistol, mechanism reads "Midd TN Conn. 1847," Good/VG cond w/overall moderate wear consistent w/r...
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Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Scabbard for rifle or shotgun, 2-piece tooled leather case w/heavy lacing, soft lining, buck1623 - Scabbard for rifle or shotgun, 2-piece tooled leather case w/heavy lacing, soft lining, buck
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Scabbard for rifle or shotgun, 2-piece tooled leather case w/heavy lacing, soft lining, buckle closures both sides, carrying handle & narrow sid...
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Firearm, top hammer pepperbox, "Allens patent "inscribed on left side of hammer & barrel ribs inscri1624 - Firearm, top hammer pepperbox, "Allens patent "inscribed on left side of hammer & barrel ribs inscri
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Firearm, top hammer pepperbox, "Allens patent "inscribed on left side of hammer & barrel ribs inscribed "Patented 1837 Cast Steel...
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Firearm, top hammer pepperbox, "Manhattan Firearms Co., New York" inscribed on left side of hammer &1625 - Firearm, top hammer pepperbox, "Manhattan Firearms Co., New York" inscribed on left side of hammer &
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Firearm, top hammer pepperbox, "Manhattan Firearms Co., New York" inscribed on left side of hammer & 1 barrel rib inscribed "Cast...
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Commemorative miner's pick, commemorating the coal miner's strike of 1895, "In Memory of the Pocahon1626 - Commemorative miner's pick, commemorating the coal miner's strike of 1895, "In Memory of the Pocahon
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Commemorative miner's pick, commemorating the coal miner's strike of 1895, "In Memory of the Pocahontas Strike, May 4, 1895" hand ...
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Native American Rifleman's belt axe w/early replacement handle of curly maple w/small copper tacks, 1627 - Native American Rifleman's belt axe w/early replacement handle of curly maple w/small copper tacks,
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Native American Rifleman's belt axe w/early replacement handle of curly maple w/small copper tacks, copper fish inlays & end cap, floral tou...
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Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Native American scalping knife, c.1830's, Cherokee, bone handle carved w/alligator image, standard l1628 - Native American scalping knife, c.1830's, Cherokee, bone handle carved w/alligator image, standard l
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Native American scalping knife, c.1830's, Cherokee, bone handle carved w/alligator image, standard long curved flexible blade w/iron hilt, Rare,...
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Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Native American spike axe (aka Halberd spike axe), c.1730-1760, hand-forged crescent blade w/later r1629 - Native American spike axe (aka Halberd spike axe), c.1730-1760, hand-forged crescent blade w/later r
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Native American spike axe (aka Halberd spike axe), c.1730-1760, hand-forged crescent blade w/later replacement handle, many examples recovered in grav
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Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Native American spike axe, leaf-style w/replacement handle & brass tacks (missing a tack on one side1630 - Native American spike axe, leaf-style w/replacement handle & brass tacks (missing a tack on one side
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Native American spike axe, leaf-style w/replacement handle & brass tacks (missing a tack on one side), found in 1967 by Robert West along the Hu...
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Native American spike axe, mfgd by colonial blacksmith J. B. Krer, small & graceful weapon carried b1631 - Native American spike axe, mfgd by colonial blacksmith J. B. Krer, small & graceful weapon carried b
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Native American spike axe, mfgd by colonial blacksmith J. B. Krer, small & graceful weapon carried by colonial soldiers & Indians, pictured ...
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Native American, Very Rare spontoon tomahawk w/owner Jeremiah Gurtis' name engraved on the blade, c.1632 - Native American, Very Rare spontoon tomahawk w/owner Jeremiah Gurtis' name engraved on the blade, c.
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Native American, Very Rare spontoon tomahawk w/owner Jeremiah Gurtis' name engraved on the blade, c.1870's, Minnewaukan form w/kite-shaped b...
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Native American tomahawk, long narrow head resembles a spike tomahawk, iron & wood, unmarked, simple1633 - Native American tomahawk, long narrow head resembles a spike tomahawk, iron & wood, unmarked, simple
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Native American tomahawk, long narrow head resembles a spike tomahawk, iron & wood, unmarked, simple & well made, Exc cond, 15.5"L.
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Automotive dealer sign, GMC Trucks-Sales & Service, porcelain, VG cond w/some chips, great color, 421634 - Automotive dealer sign, GMC Trucks-Sales & Service, porcelain, VG cond w/some chips, great color, 42
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Automotive dealer sign, GMC Trucks-Sales & Service, porcelain, VG cond w/some chips, great color, 42"Dia.
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Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Petroliana (2), Standard Red Crown, dated 1948 & E-Z Serve Gasoline, both porcelain, Standard has so1635 - Petroliana (2), Standard Red Crown, dated 1948 & E-Z Serve Gasoline, both porcelain, Standard has so
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Petroliana (2), Standard Red Crown, dated 1948 & E-Z Serve Gasoline, both porcelain, Standard has some loss on one mounting hole, o/wise both in...
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Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Petroliana signs (2), Veedol Motor Oil sign by Santee & Pontiac Season's Greeting calendar for Showa1636 - Petroliana signs (2), Veedol Motor Oil sign by Santee & Pontiac Season's Greeting calendar for Showa
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Petroliana signs (2), Veedol Motor Oil sign by Santee & Pontiac Season's Greeting calendar for Showalter & Wenrich-Denver, PA, cdbd/pape...
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Petroliana, Goodyear Tires porcelain sign, VG cond w/some minor losses, 94"H x 16"W.1637 - Petroliana, Goodyear Tires porcelain sign, VG cond w/some minor losses, 94"H x 16"W.
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Petroliana, Goodyear Tires porcelain sign, VG cond w/some minor losses, 94"H x 16"W.
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Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Petroliana sign, Texaco Gasoline Filling Station, enamel on metal, a newer 1-sided sign in Exc cond,1638 - Petroliana sign, Texaco Gasoline Filling Station, enamel on metal, a newer 1-sided sign in Exc cond,
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Petroliana sign, Texaco Gasoline Filling Station, enamel on metal, a newer 1-sided sign in Exc cond, 42"Dia.
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Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Petroliana sign, Sinclair H-C Gasoline, 2-sided porcelain in orig metal frame, VG/Exc cond w/some lo1639 - Petroliana sign, Sinclair H-C Gasoline, 2-sided porcelain in orig metal frame, VG/Exc cond w/some lo
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Petroliana sign, Sinclair H-C Gasoline, 2-sided porcelain in orig metal frame, VG/Exc cond w/some loss near frame at 5:00, 48"Dia.
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Sold to floor for (2,050.00) = 2,050.00
 
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Petroliana, The General Tire, enamel on metal, c.1939, Property of General Tire & Rubber Co.-Akron, 1640 - Petroliana, The General Tire, enamel on metal, c.1939, Property of General Tire & Rubber Co.-Akron,
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Petroliana, The General Tire, enamel on metal, c.1939, Property of General Tire & Rubber Co.-Akron, O., VG cond w/some rust spots, 39"H x 6...
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Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Seed corn signs (2), DeKalb Seed Corn, embossed diecut metal by Press Sign Co.-St. Louis, dated 19731641 - Seed corn signs (2), DeKalb Seed Corn, embossed diecut metal by Press Sign Co.-St. Louis, dated 1973
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Seed corn signs (2), DeKalb Seed Corn, embossed diecut metal by Press Sign Co.-St. Louis, dated 1973, NOS in Near-Mint cond, 18"H x 36"W.
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Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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