General Store & Military - ends June 24th
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Ankeny, IA 50023
Auction Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Bidding Starts: Thursday May 18
Bidding Ends: Saturday Jun 24
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Andreas & Associates

Website: www.andreasauctions.com

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Listing Terms and Conditions
1.All property is sold "AS IS', and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the Internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Andreas & Associates be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. 2.Bidders who bid from off site understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder?s responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item they purchase. 3.Andreas & Associates reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Andreas & Associates also reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. 4.Andreas & Associates may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Andreas & Associates be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. Bidders who bid from off site understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item they purchase. Andreas & Associates is providing internet pre-auction and live bidding as a service to the Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Andreas & Associates or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged should use the proxy-bidding feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction begins. Andreas & Associates reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Purchaser is responsible for all document transfer fees. The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer. A 18% Buyers Premium will be charged on all items. As always, Your bid is a contract and will be treated as such. 5.All auction sales are settled using the buyers credit card (VI/MC only) on file with HiBid. 18% buyers premium applies to all lots.
Listing Information
Museum quality Country Primitive Antiques & General Store Memorabilia including fantastic examples of early advertising items, store display showcases & cabinets, salesman sample materials, many RARE tobacco advertising pieces. This sale also features an impressive collection of early Military collectibles including WWII Military Artifacts from the US, Germany & much more. Local Pick-up & Shipping are available. Lots begin to close at 11:00am CST on Saturday, June 24th. Pick-up in Ankeny, IA on Sun, June 25th & Mon. June 26th.

 

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Auctioneer's Notes
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION - Ankeny, IA. There is no preview for this sale - please contact us directly with any questions you may have. Bidding is open now and lots will begin closing at 11:00am on Saturday, June 24th. Pick-up dates are Sunday, June 25th ...

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Location
This sale is located in Ankeny, Iowa. The exact location will be sent to wininng bidders at the conclusion of the auction (if you don't see an email from us within a few hours after the sale closes please check your spam folder). Bidding is open now ...

3
Buyer's Premium
There is an 18% Buyers Premium on all items in this online only sale.

4
Pick-Up/ SHIPPING!
Pick-up dates are Sunday, June 25th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm & Monday, June 26th from 9:00am - 6:00pm. Exact location will be emailed to winning bidders after the sale closes. Shipping is available for most lots in this sale. Shipping charges plus $5.0...

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Antique Mustard Tin Barrel
Tin barrel measures approx 12.5" x 9".

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Pineapple Butter Bell and Stamp
John Bullard style stamp. Similar to patents of 1866

7
W.F. Burns Co. Steel Box Bank
Patented Jan. 1st 1901. A ? 6339 Approx. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2"

8
National Scale Corporation Candy Scale
Believed to be a cleaned and painted 1910 two pound candy scale with pan. Measures approximately 11" x 11" x 4". Pan measures approximately 10" x 6" x 3".

9
Set of 6 Campfire Girls and Mary Lee books
6 Books 1910's - 1920's Success, in High School, Duty's Call, and Mary Lee in Washington written by Helen Hart. Week End Party, Aunt Madge written by Harriet Rietz.

10
WWI Reims Martyre Trench Art
Stands approx. 4" x 1 1/2"

11
Early 1900's Boye Brand Needle Display
Store Display case for Boye Brand Sewing Needles. Stands approx. 12" x 12" x 7" Some scratches on the top and back. All compartments working.

12
Sweet Cuba Cigar display tin
Early 1900's display tin for 48 packs of Sweet Cuba Fine Cut 5 cent cigars by Spaulding & Merrick. Chicago Ill. Some wear and one corner has pulled apart. Measures approx. 8" x 11" x 8"

13
Set of 4 Victorian painted fans
All fans are approx. 8.5" long. 1.5" wide when closed and 15" wide when open.

14
RARE Mayo's Cut Plug "roly poly" tobacco tin
c. 1910 novelty "Brownie tin" good condition with some wear and paint flakes. Measures 7" x 6" - this is an extremely rare version.

15
Vintage Cloth Flour and Salt Sacks
Seven Hudson Cream 5 lb Flour sacks from the Stafford County Flour Mill in Hudson KS. One Bunker Hill Fancy Table Salt 6 lb bag. Salt sack shows more wear than Flour Sacks do.


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Vintage Decorative Metal Tea Cannister
Decorated with birds and landscapes all around. Butterfly and cherry blossoms on the top and lid.

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Civil War Era Crank Bridge Sharpshooter Spectacles
Amber tinted lenses with brass frame.

19
Koestlin Keksi Biscuit Tin
Production of D. Wolfe and Sons Bjelovar Croatia

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Small sculptures/figurines
Boy and Girl holding instruments, both have been cracked and repaired. Sculpture believed to be an alabaster scale replica of The Three Graces by Antonio Canova.

21
Tomson-Hummel Essence for Coffee Wood Box & Conten
Earlier versions of this product have been called "The Civil War's Worst Cup of Coffee." This box contains 22 packages "Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act June 30th 1906". Box measures 9" x 11" x 5"

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King's Herald 5-Cent Cigar Store Bin/Humidor
F.H. Berning & Sons, Cincinnati, OH. Colorful litho on tin with great graphics and a hinged lid. Good condition with some scratches and wear from age & use. 15" x 20" x 10.5"

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1895 Brown Oil Co. Self Sealing Oil Can - 5 gallon
Approx 13" high, nice graphics on this neat antique self sealing oil can.



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1930's Crispo Graham Dainties Tin - Sawyer Biscuit
Vintage original tin in good distressed condition with age appropriate wear - displays well. Measures 7 5/8" x 7 x 7.

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Orico Cigar Tin 1919 by the Orrison Co. Bethesda,
Shows age/use wear including a detached lid. See photos for condition. Measures approx 6" x 5.5" x 4.25".

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Funke's Confections La Crosse, WI Tin
Shows appropriate distressed age wear. Measures approx 10" x 4.5" x 4".

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Blue Jay Cigar Tin Orrison Co. Bethesda, OH
Shows appropriate distressed age wear. Measures approx 6" x 5.5" x 4".

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Brighton Garter Advertising Store Sales Display
Reprinted product labels have been installed & comes with extras. Approx 19.5" x 14" x 10.25".

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General Store Original Bagging Stand
Mixture of period correct bags and modern replicas. Also includes two twine spools.

25
Harris Woolens Salesman Sample Box
Salesman sample box for swatches of suit cloth. Sturdy hardboard box measures approx 27.5" x 10.5" x 5". Water staining damage noted to the top.

25
Boye Needle Co. Dress Fastener Counter Top Display
10.25" x 11.5" x 13". Nice quality wood store glass display case.

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Good Cheer Cigar Advertising Tin Stein with Handle
Vintage Good Cheer cigar tin stein, with handle & lid. Approx 5 3/4" x 3 3/4". Shows appropriate distressed age wear.

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Ojibwa General Store Tobacco Tin - Scotten Dillon
Early tobacco tin for Scotten Dillon's Ojibwa brand, Detroit MI. Paper over cardboard body with tin metal top and bottom. Measures 10 7/8" x 8 1/8" x 6 3/8".

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Zanzibar Brand 1927 6-lb Cloves Tin, B. Heller Co,
Dated 1927, tin shows age appropriate wear - see photos for conditon. Measures approx 10" x 5.5" x 5.5".

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Iten Biscuit Co Fairy Soda Crackers Tin, Oklahoma
Measures approx 9" x 7.5" x 7". Shows age appropriate wear.

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Standard Oil Co Semdac Liquid Gloss 1qt Tin w/spou
Shows age appropriate wear. Measures 11" x 4" x 2"

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Putnam Famous Dyes General Store Wooden Display
1920's wood store cabinet. Approx 10.5" x 21" x 7", tapers to 8.5".

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Paris Garter's Men's General Store Display
1920's-30's store display case for "Paris Garters". These garters were used to hold up mens socks (pre-elastic).

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Mellowmints 5-lb Confection Tin
Brandt & Smith, Philadelphia, PA. Lid shows more finish loss, the tin itself has some denting but color is vivid and overall good condition for its age. Approx 7" tall.

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Blue Boy Frozen Fruits 30-lb (large) Tin
Shows age appropriate wear/tear, fromt graphic displays very nicely. Approx 12.75" tall with 10" diameter.

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1920's Bunte Diana Stuft Confections Candy Tin
Original tin shows age appropriate wear. Measures 10" x 4.5" x 4".

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1920's Morses Duchess Brand 5 lb Confection Tin
A.G. Morse of Chicago, IL. Shows age appropriate wear. Measures approx 10" x 4.5" x 4".

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Tack Kee & Co. Jasmine Tea Tin - Early 1900's
Produced in Canton, China, this tin was made prior to the adoption of the Nationalist "Sun" flag in 1928. Stamped 'Produced in China' on bottom of tin. Measures approx 5" x 4" x 2", shows age appropriate wear.

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San Blas Golden Crown Cocoanut Tin, Red Croft & Al
Antique Croft & Allen, Philadelphia PA tin in vintage condition with normal wear. Measures approx 5.5" x 2.5".

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Gillette Vintage General Store Display Case
Approx 18" x 14" x 2" original wood & glass display case.


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Bunte Brothers Large Confections Tin - Chicago, IL
Approx 14" x 10" diameter. Nice graphic of the factory on the reverse side of the tin.

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Antique 1890 Staat's Coin Changer w/stand & sortin
Staats coin changer with coin stacks and triggers for each US coin denomination from 1 cent to 1 dollar. Black metal decorated stand. Patent date of February 25, 1890. Approx Approx 10.75" x 6.5" x 8".


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Rare Berry Brothers Varnishes Tin
Labels on all sides are in-tact, some showing more wear than others - please inspect photos. Measures 10" x 6" x 4".

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Bunte Marshmallows 5lb Large Store Display Tin
Large 5-lb store size display tin featuring great images including a Chicago factory scene on the backside. Age appropriate wear. Measures 10.5 diameter x 6".

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Sweet Mist Chewing Tobacco Tin, Scotten-Dillon Det
Early tin litho store bin for Scotten Dillon Co's "Sweet Mist" brand tobacco. Shows some denting and wear appropriate with age/use. Measures approx 11 3/8" x 8.25" diameter.

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The Great American Mocha & Java Blend Tea Canister
Early tin from the Great American Tea Company, New York. Showing age appropriate wear, measures approx 7" x 6" diameter.

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Antique Lamson Bank Teller Coin Changer w/coin tra
Patent date of July 7, 1891, measuring 11" x 12" x 7". Made of cast iron with six slots for coins from 1-cent to 100-cent. Ornate sides with the Lamson name & pat date marked.

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Gainsborough Hair Net General Store Display - ca.
Includes a dozen empty product envelopes. Approx 17.25" x 17.75".

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Antique Slidewell HHAC Collars Store Display - see
Approx 15" x 25" 8.5" Store display case from Slidewell Collars by HHAC (Hall, Hartwell & Co). Glass may have been replaced at some point - it appears to be newer. Missing the bottom display piece/stand. Fragile glass, oversized item will require ...

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1916 Brandt Automatic Coin Cashier Countertop Mach
Griffen artwork side panels. Approx 9" x 11" x 13".

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Index Brand Breakfast Cocoa Tin - Montgomery Ward
Early 1900's 5 lb tin measures approx 10" x 6" x6" and shows some chipping but overall appropriate age wear.

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Tuxedo Tobacco Tin - Richmond, VA
Early tin litho oval top tobacco tin, shows age appropriate wear. Measures approx 5 x 6 x 4".

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Brach's Supreme Marshmallows 5 lb Tin
Approx 10" diameter tin shows appropriate age wear.

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Sterling Tobacco Tin Advertising Can
Large vintage Sterling Spaulding & Merrick Tobacco tin can, measures 12" tall showing age appropriate wear.

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Sweet Mist Chewing Tobacco Box, Scotten-Dillon Det
Label over cardboard box with tin top & bottom. Measures approx 10.5" x 6.5" x 8". Shows age appropriate wear - please inspect photos.

45
Original Model A Cast Iron Toy Car - 8 inch, missi
One front wheel is missing. Please inspect photos for condition of this all original toy car measuring approx 8".


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Dr. West's DeLuxe Counterop Toothbrush Display - s
Comes with (5) glass product display tubes (empty). Item is very fragile and will require third party shipping. We ill deliver item to third party shipper and buyer will make arrangements for shipping directly. Measures approx 18" x 11".

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Peters Cartridges .22 Short RF Small Arms Ammo Cra
Dovetail crate measures approx 13.5" x 11.5" x 5".

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Plow Boy Chewing & Smoking Tobacco Paper Can
Early American advertising tobacco tin in good condition. Paper body with tin metal top & bottom. Measures approx 6" x 5" diameter.

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RARE Mirex Cigar Co. Peoria, Illinois Cigar Tin
1932 dated tin (no lid) measures approx 4.75" x 5" diameter. Shows some denting and wear - please inspect photos.

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Edgeworth Tobacco Tin, ca. 1910.
Shows some wear expected with age as well as some finish deterioration on the reverse. Approx 6.5" x 4.5" x4".

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Green Turtle Cigars Pail
Early tin litho lunch box style cigar can for Gordon Cigar & Cheroot Co.'s Green Turtle brand cigars. Tin is in very good condition with appropriate age wear. Measures approx 7.25 x 5.25 x 4.5.

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Omaha Printing Co. Vintage Product Display Box
Heavy cardboard display or salesman sample box for stationary from the Omaha Printing Co. Omaha, NE

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Puritan Spices Cream Tartar Store Display Tin
Hornby, Nichols, Parker & Co.- Pipestone, MN. Approx 9" x 8" x 4".

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J & P Coats Spool Cabinet Large - 19" x 18" x 22"
Highly sought after and hard to find, this uniquely designed oak spool cabinet features a large capacity for spool thread. The spools are loaded from the top two doors and dispensed from the roll top doors on either side. The cabinet was originally d...

49
Monarch Marking Sys. "Junior Monarch" Store Taggin
Still has some tags present. Also comes with parts of a Kimball tagging machine as well - unknown completeness.

50
RARE Gen. Rafael Portuondo Cuban War Hero Cigar Ti
General Rafael Portuondo Cuban Spanish American War Hero depicted on this Elmer Kirkland & Co. Binghamton, NY cigar tin. Shows appropriate age wear, paper label inside tin box is in good condition. Written on the bottom is "Elsie White, Age 11, 190...

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Early 19th Century Spice Set Shaker Wood w/provena
9-inch outer wood container with (8) intact individual spice containers inside. In exceptionally good condition, comes with a family letter of provenance dating the item to the early-mid 1800's.

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National Washboard Co. Victory Glass No. 860 Washb
Shows some age/use wear, paint stains on the reverse side. Approx 23" x 12". Please inspect photos.

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Dwinell-Wright Coffee Roasting Crate w/lid - Bosto
Large antique advertisting crate with lid. Measures 15" x 20.5" x 15".

54
Boye Needles Antique Store Display/contents
Fantastic and very rare antique general store display for Boye Needles Co (Chicago, IL) countertop display. Functions as intended - turn the dial to the location you want and open the door to access the product. The case will not spin if the door i...

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RARE - Old Gettysburg 1885 Whiskey Crate with Bott
Mfg by Old Mission Wine Co. - Indianapolis, IN. This wood crate for Pure Rye Whiskey co ntains (12) original bottles. All but one bottle have original corks.

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Diamond Dyes Wood General Store Display Cabinet
Fantastic piece of early advertising. Measures approx 30" x 10" x 22". Contains some examples of the original product.Large item - oversized shipping will apply.

55
Fenton Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Water Pitcher
Measures 9 1/2" tall, 6 1/2" diameter, in excellent condition.

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Fenton Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Tumblers (6)
Each glass is approx 5 1/8" tall. In

57
Victorian Era Photo Albums - photos incl
Larger album is approx 12" x 9" with (3) photos from What Cheer, Iowa. Smaller album is approx 10" x 8" x 2" with 27 photos - mostly MN/IA/IL photographer locations.

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Dazey 14" Butter Churn Glass Base 34B
Metal top shows expected age/use wear, appears to function properly.

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20's-40's Embossed Glass "Drink Wine-Dip" Dispense
Approx 11" x 6", no cracks, chips or damage. Tape label near neck. Good condition.

60
Art Deco Soda Fountain Drug Store Syrup Dispenser
Antique dispenser has clear glass on top and a milk glass base. Measures approx 9.5" x 7.25". Has a chip on the top glass rim. See photos.

61
Fenton Pink Opalescent Hobnail Perfume Jar & Vase
Perfume jar is 4" x 2.5", small crimped base is 3.5" x 2.5". Both are in excellent shape with no cracks or chips.

62
Fenton Vaseline Opalescent Glass Daisy & Fern Crue
7.25" with stopper, 3.5" diameter, in excellent condition.

62
Antique Hall Coat Rack - Missing Mirror
Approx 24" x 24". Missing the mirror.

62
Niagara Bakery Cracker & Biscuit Crate
Antique Buffalo, NY large box from the United States Baking Co. Top of box is stamped "National Biscuit Co, Scranton, PA".

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Victorian Lady Standing Figure / Store Display
Possibly an early example of a mannequin. Constructed of plywood and hand painted on both sides. Has a wood support stick attached to it. Approx 5 ft. 5 inches. Articulated arms & legs. Nice condition.


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1880's British Fish Silver Plate Knife and Fork Se
12 Forks and 12 Knives each engraved. Believed to be Phillip Ashberry and Sons from Sheffield England. Late 1800's.


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Johnson's Peacemaker Coffee Large Store Display -
Large Country Store bulk coffee bin. Litho on tin log cabin, hinged top lifts up to store product. Chimney appears to be replaced. Circa 1915 measures 28" x 24". Some dents scratches and the bottom is rusted (through in spots) but the overall cond...

66
Vintage 1950's ACME Cowboy Boots - 9 1/2 D
Used condition - please inspect photos.

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Vintage Cranberry Glass Coin Dot Cruet w/stopper
Measures approx 7.25" with stopper, 3.5" diameter. Nice condition with no chips or cracks noted.

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Pair of 1900's Quinine Whiskey Amber Glass Bottles
Larger bottle is approx 10" x 4", smaller bottle is approx 5" x 2" (tonic/bitters?). Lousiville, KY marked on bottom.

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Antique Catsup Bottles incl Marshalltown Iowa Mayf
Defiance Brand by Letts, Spencer Grocer - St. Joseph, MO and May-Flower by Marshall Canning Co. Marshalltown, IA.

70
Glass Condiment Jars: Military Pickles & Mustard
(3) Antique glass jars from late 1800's - early 1900's. Military Pickle Co jar has been plastic wrapped to preserve the label, some tape appears on lid, measures 6" tall. The Williams Bros Co Detroit, MI mustard bottle is missing the lid. Linder b...

71
Etched Bridal Flower Basket & Opalescent Bud Vase
Opalescent glass bud vase with cornucopia hands is approx 3.5" tall. Bridal basket is approx 8.5" tall x 6". Both are in nice condition with no chips or cracks.

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Victorian Painted Porcelain Hat Pin holder & Trink
Hat pin holder approx 4.5" tall, trinket box approx 4" diameter.

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Antique Cordial & Vinegar Bottles
Chivers Malt vinegar approx 13" tall, Rocko-Ryo Cordial approx 12" tall.



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Aunt Jane's Candy Treats 1902 Counter Store Jar
General Store counter jar measures approx 17" tall with mismatched lid. Marked "Crownford China Co, Made in Italy".

77
Vintage Prelude Sterling Silver Weighted Candlesti
Marked "N212", weighted sterling silver measures 3 7/8" x 3 5/8".

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Compote Bowl
Approx 4.25" tall, 6" diameter.

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Etched Divided G
Measures approx 4.5" tall x 7.25" diameter.

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Antique Whiskey Decanter & Small Bottle
Decanter is 8.5" tall, small bottle is 6" tall.

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Vintage Apothecary / Candy Jars (3)
One is believed to be Westmoreland, each measures approx 13" tall with lid. One lid is broken - please inspect photos.

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Etched Divided G
Measures approx 4.5" tall x 7.25" diameter.

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Vintage Silver Plate Entertainment Grouping
Sheridan tray/glass bowl approx 12" diameter, International & Community tray/bowls approx 9" & Poole bowl is 6". Also includes a new, wrapped Community relish spoon and a Nils-Johane (Sweden) olive fork & demitasse spoon and one other unmarked demi ...

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Westmoreland Log Cabin Mustard Jar/Coin Bank
Milk Glass Jar/Bank made by the Westmoreland Specialty Company in the early 1900's. We believe the original label and instructions on how to convert the jar into a bank are still included on the bottom of the base. Chimney coin slot is still unpunche...
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1.All property is sold "AS IS', and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the Internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Andreas & Associates be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. 2.Bidders who bid from off site understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder?s responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item they purchase. 3.Andreas & Associates reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Andreas & Associates also reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. 4.Andreas & Associates may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Andreas & Associates be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. Bidders who bid from off site understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item they purchase. Andreas & Associates is providing internet pre-auction and live bidding as a service to the Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Andreas & Associates or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged should use the proxy-bidding feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction begins. Andreas & Associates reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Purchaser is responsible for all document transfer fees. The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer. A 18% Buyers Premium will be charged on all items. As always, Your bid is a contract and will be treated as such. 5.All auction sales are settled using the buyers credit card (VI/MC only) on file with HiBid. 18% buyers premium applies to all lots.
Listing Details
Museum quality Country Primitive Antiques & General Store Memorabilia including fantastic examples of early advertising items, store display showcases & cabinets, salesman sample materials, many RARE tobacco advertising pieces. This sale also features an impressive collection of early Military collectibles including WWII Military Artifacts from the US, Germany & much more. Local Pick-up & Shipping are available. Lots begin to close at 11:00am CST on Saturday, June 24th. Pick-up in Ankeny, IA on Sun, June 25th & Mon. June 26th.

 

1
Auctioneer's Notes
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION - Ankeny, IA. There is no preview for this sale - please contact us directly with any questions you may have. Bidding is open now and lots will begin closing at 11:00am on Saturday, June 24th. Pick-up dates are Sunday, June 25th ...

2
Location
This sale is located in Ankeny, Iowa. The exact location will be sent to wininng bidders at the conclusion of the auction (if you don't see an email from us within a few hours after the sale closes please check your spam folder). Bidding is open now ...

3
Buyer's Premium
There is an 18% Buyers Premium on all items in this online only sale.

4
Pick-Up/ SHIPPING!
Pick-up dates are Sunday, June 25th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm & Monday, June 26th from 9:00am - 6:00pm. Exact location will be emailed to winning bidders after the sale closes. Shipping is available for most lots in this sale. Shipping charges plus $5.0...

5
Antique Mustard Tin Barrel
Tin barrel measures approx 12.5" x 9".

6
Pineapple Butter Bell and Stamp
John Bullard style stamp. Similar to patents of 1866

7
W.F. Burns Co. Steel Box Bank
Patented Jan. 1st 1901. A ? 6339 Approx. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2"

8
National Scale Corporation Candy Scale
Believed to be a cleaned and painted 1910 two pound candy scale with pan. Measures approximately 11" x 11" x 4". Pan measures approximately 10" x 6" x 3".

9
Set of 6 Campfire Girls and Mary Lee books
6 Books 1910's - 1920's Success, in High School, Duty's Call, and Mary Lee in Washington written by Helen Hart. Week End Party, Aunt Madge written by Harriet Rietz.

10
WWI Reims Martyre Trench Art
Stands approx. 4" x 1 1/2"

11
Early 1900's Boye Brand Needle Display
Store Display case for Boye Brand Sewing Needles. Stands approx. 12" x 12" x 7" Some scratches on the top and back. All compartments working.

12
Sweet Cuba Cigar display tin
Early 1900's display tin for 48 packs of Sweet Cuba Fine Cut 5 cent cigars by Spaulding & Merrick. Chicago Ill. Some wear and one corner has pulled apart. Measures approx. 8" x 11" x 8"

13
Set of 4 Victorian painted fans
All fans are approx. 8.5" long. 1.5" wide when closed and 15" wide when open.

14
RARE Mayo's Cut Plug "roly poly" tobacco tin
c. 1910 novelty "Brownie tin" good condition with some wear and paint flakes. Measures 7" x 6" - this is an extremely rare version.

15
Vintage Cloth Flour and Salt Sacks
Seven Hudson Cream 5 lb Flour sacks from the Stafford County Flour Mill in Hudson KS. One Bunker Hill Fancy Table Salt 6 lb bag. Salt sack shows more wear than Flour Sacks do.


17
Vintage Decorative Metal Tea Cannister
Decorated with birds and landscapes all around. Butterfly and cherry blossoms on the top and lid.

18
Civil War Era Crank Bridge Sharpshooter Spectacles
Amber tinted lenses with brass frame.

19
Koestlin Keksi Biscuit Tin
Production of D. Wolfe and Sons Bjelovar Croatia

20
Small sculptures/figurines
Boy and Girl holding instruments, both have been cracked and repaired. Sculpture believed to be an alabaster scale replica of The Three Graces by Antonio Canova.

21
Tomson-Hummel Essence for Coffee Wood Box & Conten
Earlier versions of this product have been called "The Civil War's Worst Cup of Coffee." This box contains 22 packages "Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act June 30th 1906". Box measures 9" x 11" x 5"

21
King's Herald 5-Cent Cigar Store Bin/Humidor
F.H. Berning & Sons, Cincinnati, OH. Colorful litho on tin with great graphics and a hinged lid. Good condition with some scratches and wear from age & use. 15" x 20" x 10.5"

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1895 Brown Oil Co. Self Sealing Oil Can - 5 gallon
Approx 13" high, nice graphics on this neat antique self sealing oil can.



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1930's Crispo Graham Dainties Tin - Sawyer Biscuit
Vintage original tin in good distressed condition with age appropriate wear - displays well. Measures 7 5/8" x 7 x 7.

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Orico Cigar Tin 1919 by the Orrison Co. Bethesda,
Shows age/use wear including a detached lid. See photos for condition. Measures approx 6" x 5.5" x 4.25".

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Funke's Confections La Crosse, WI Tin
Shows appropriate distressed age wear. Measures approx 10" x 4.5" x 4".

25
Blue Jay Cigar Tin Orrison Co. Bethesda, OH
Shows appropriate distressed age wear. Measures approx 6" x 5.5" x 4".

25
Brighton Garter Advertising Store Sales Display
Reprinted product labels have been installed & comes with extras. Approx 19.5" x 14" x 10.25".

25
General Store Original Bagging Stand
Mixture of period correct bags and modern replicas. Also includes two twine spools.

25
Harris Woolens Salesman Sample Box
Salesman sample box for swatches of suit cloth. Sturdy hardboard box measures approx 27.5" x 10.5" x 5". Water staining damage noted to the top.

25
Boye Needle Co. Dress Fastener Counter Top Display
10.25" x 11.5" x 13". Nice quality wood store glass display case.

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Good Cheer Cigar Advertising Tin Stein with Handle
Vintage Good Cheer cigar tin stein, with handle & lid. Approx 5 3/4" x 3 3/4". Shows appropriate distressed age wear.

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Ojibwa General Store Tobacco Tin - Scotten Dillon
Early tobacco tin for Scotten Dillon's Ojibwa brand, Detroit MI. Paper over cardboard body with tin metal top and bottom. Measures 10 7/8" x 8 1/8" x 6 3/8".

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Zanzibar Brand 1927 6-lb Cloves Tin, B. Heller Co,
Dated 1927, tin shows age appropriate wear - see photos for conditon. Measures approx 10" x 5.5" x 5.5".

29
Iten Biscuit Co Fairy Soda Crackers Tin, Oklahoma
Measures approx 9" x 7.5" x 7". Shows age appropriate wear.

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Standard Oil Co Semdac Liquid Gloss 1qt Tin w/spou
Shows age appropriate wear. Measures 11" x 4" x 2"

30
Putnam Famous Dyes General Store Wooden Display
1920's wood store cabinet. Approx 10.5" x 21" x 7", tapers to 8.5".

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Paris Garter's Men's General Store Display
1920's-30's store display case for "Paris Garters". These garters were used to hold up mens socks (pre-elastic).

30
Mellowmints 5-lb Confection Tin
Brandt & Smith, Philadelphia, PA. Lid shows more finish loss, the tin itself has some denting but color is vivid and overall good condition for its age. Approx 7" tall.

30
Blue Boy Frozen Fruits 30-lb (large) Tin
Shows age appropriate wear/tear, fromt graphic displays very nicely. Approx 12.75" tall with 10" diameter.

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1920's Bunte Diana Stuft Confections Candy Tin
Original tin shows age appropriate wear. Measures 10" x 4.5" x 4".

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1920's Morses Duchess Brand 5 lb Confection Tin
A.G. Morse of Chicago, IL. Shows age appropriate wear. Measures approx 10" x 4.5" x 4".

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Tack Kee & Co. Jasmine Tea Tin - Early 1900's
Produced in Canton, China, this tin was made prior to the adoption of the Nationalist "Sun" flag in 1928. Stamped 'Produced in China' on bottom of tin. Measures approx 5" x 4" x 2", shows age appropriate wear.

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San Blas Golden Crown Cocoanut Tin, Red Croft & Al
Antique Croft & Allen, Philadelphia PA tin in vintage condition with normal wear. Measures approx 5.5" x 2.5".

35
Gillette Vintage General Store Display Case
Approx 18" x 14" x 2" original wood & glass display case.


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Bunte Brothers Large Confections Tin - Chicago, IL
Approx 14" x 10" diameter. Nice graphic of the factory on the reverse side of the tin.

35
Antique 1890 Staat's Coin Changer w/stand & sortin
Staats coin changer with coin stacks and triggers for each US coin denomination from 1 cent to 1 dollar. Black metal decorated stand. Patent date of February 25, 1890. Approx Approx 10.75" x 6.5" x 8".


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Rare Berry Brothers Varnishes Tin
Labels on all sides are in-tact, some showing more wear than others - please inspect photos. Measures 10" x 6" x 4".

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Bunte Marshmallows 5lb Large Store Display Tin
Large 5-lb store size display tin featuring great images including a Chicago factory scene on the backside. Age appropriate wear. Measures 10.5 diameter x 6".

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Sweet Mist Chewing Tobacco Tin, Scotten-Dillon Det
Early tin litho store bin for Scotten Dillon Co's "Sweet Mist" brand tobacco. Shows some denting and wear appropriate with age/use. Measures approx 11 3/8" x 8.25" diameter.

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The Great American Mocha & Java Blend Tea Canister
Early tin from the Great American Tea Company, New York. Showing age appropriate wear, measures approx 7" x 6" diameter.

40
Antique Lamson Bank Teller Coin Changer w/coin tra
Patent date of July 7, 1891, measuring 11" x 12" x 7". Made of cast iron with six slots for coins from 1-cent to 100-cent. Ornate sides with the Lamson name & pat date marked.

40
Gainsborough Hair Net General Store Display - ca.
Includes a dozen empty product envelopes. Approx 17.25" x 17.75".

40
Antique Slidewell HHAC Collars Store Display - see
Approx 15" x 25" 8.5" Store display case from Slidewell Collars by HHAC (Hall, Hartwell & Co). Glass may have been replaced at some point - it appears to be newer. Missing the bottom display piece/stand. Fragile glass, oversized item will require ...

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1916 Brandt Automatic Coin Cashier Countertop Mach
Griffen artwork side panels. Approx 9" x 11" x 13".

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Index Brand Breakfast Cocoa Tin - Montgomery Ward
Early 1900's 5 lb tin measures approx 10" x 6" x6" and shows some chipping but overall appropriate age wear.

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Tuxedo Tobacco Tin - Richmond, VA
Early tin litho oval top tobacco tin, shows age appropriate wear. Measures approx 5 x 6 x 4".

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Brach's Supreme Marshmallows 5 lb Tin
Approx 10" diameter tin shows appropriate age wear.

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Sterling Tobacco Tin Advertising Can
Large vintage Sterling Spaulding & Merrick Tobacco tin can, measures 12" tall showing age appropriate wear.

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Sweet Mist Chewing Tobacco Box, Scotten-Dillon Det
Label over cardboard box with tin top & bottom. Measures approx 10.5" x 6.5" x 8". Shows age appropriate wear - please inspect photos.

45
Original Model A Cast Iron Toy Car - 8 inch, missi
One front wheel is missing. Please inspect photos for condition of this all original toy car measuring approx 8".


45
Dr. West's DeLuxe Counterop Toothbrush Display - s
Comes with (5) glass product display tubes (empty). Item is very fragile and will require third party shipping. We ill deliver item to third party shipper and buyer will make arrangements for shipping directly. Measures approx 18" x 11".

45
Peters Cartridges .22 Short RF Small Arms Ammo Cra
Dovetail crate measures approx 13.5" x 11.5" x 5".

46
Plow Boy Chewing & Smoking Tobacco Paper Can
Early American advertising tobacco tin in good condition. Paper body with tin metal top & bottom. Measures approx 6" x 5" diameter.

47
RARE Mirex Cigar Co. Peoria, Illinois Cigar Tin
1932 dated tin (no lid) measures approx 4.75" x 5" diameter. Shows some denting and wear - please inspect photos.

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Edgeworth Tobacco Tin, ca. 1910.
Shows some wear expected with age as well as some finish deterioration on the reverse. Approx 6.5" x 4.5" x4".

49
Green Turtle Cigars Pail
Early tin litho lunch box style cigar can for Gordon Cigar & Cheroot Co.'s Green Turtle brand cigars. Tin is in very good condition with appropriate age wear. Measures approx 7.25 x 5.25 x 4.5.

49
Omaha Printing Co. Vintage Product Display Box
Heavy cardboard display or salesman sample box for stationary from the Omaha Printing Co. Omaha, NE

49
Puritan Spices Cream Tartar Store Display Tin
Hornby, Nichols, Parker & Co.- Pipestone, MN. Approx 9" x 8" x 4".

49
J & P Coats Spool Cabinet Large - 19" x 18" x 22"
Highly sought after and hard to find, this uniquely designed oak spool cabinet features a large capacity for spool thread. The spools are loaded from the top two doors and dispensed from the roll top doors on either side. The cabinet was originally d...

49
Monarch Marking Sys. "Junior Monarch" Store Taggin
Still has some tags present. Also comes with parts of a Kimball tagging machine as well - unknown completeness.

50
RARE Gen. Rafael Portuondo Cuban War Hero Cigar Ti
General Rafael Portuondo Cuban Spanish American War Hero depicted on this Elmer Kirkland & Co. Binghamton, NY cigar tin. Shows appropriate age wear, paper label inside tin box is in good condition. Written on the bottom is "Elsie White, Age 11, 190...

51
Early 19th Century Spice Set Shaker Wood w/provena
9-inch outer wood container with (8) intact individual spice containers inside. In exceptionally good condition, comes with a family letter of provenance dating the item to the early-mid 1800's.

52
National Washboard Co. Victory Glass No. 860 Washb
Shows some age/use wear, paint stains on the reverse side. Approx 23" x 12". Please inspect photos.

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54
Dwinell-Wright Coffee Roasting Crate w/lid - Bosto
Large antique advertisting crate with lid. Measures 15" x 20.5" x 15".

54
Boye Needles Antique Store Display/contents
Fantastic and very rare antique general store display for Boye Needles Co (Chicago, IL) countertop display. Functions as intended - turn the dial to the location you want and open the door to access the product. The case will not spin if the door i...

54
RARE - Old Gettysburg 1885 Whiskey Crate with Bott
Mfg by Old Mission Wine Co. - Indianapolis, IN. This wood crate for Pure Rye Whiskey co ntains (12) original bottles. All but one bottle have original corks.

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Diamond Dyes Wood General Store Display Cabinet
Fantastic piece of early advertising. Measures approx 30" x 10" x 22". Contains some examples of the original product.Large item - oversized shipping will apply.

55
Fenton Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Water Pitcher
Measures 9 1/2" tall, 6 1/2" diameter, in excellent condition.

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Fenton Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Tumblers (6)
Each glass is approx 5 1/8" tall. In

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Victorian Era Photo Albums - photos incl
Larger album is approx 12" x 9" with (3) photos from What Cheer, Iowa. Smaller album is approx 10" x 8" x 2" with 27 photos - mostly MN/IA/IL photographer locations.

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Dazey 14" Butter Churn Glass Base 34B
Metal top shows expected age/use wear, appears to function properly.

59
20's-40's Embossed Glass "Drink Wine-Dip" Dispense
Approx 11" x 6", no cracks, chips or damage. Tape label near neck. Good condition.

60
Art Deco Soda Fountain Drug Store Syrup Dispenser
Antique dispenser has clear glass on top and a milk glass base. Measures approx 9.5" x 7.25". Has a chip on the top glass rim. See photos.

61
Fenton Pink Opalescent Hobnail Perfume Jar & Vase
Perfume jar is 4" x 2.5", small crimped base is 3.5" x 2.5". Both are in excellent shape with no cracks or chips.

62
Fenton Vaseline Opalescent Glass Daisy & Fern Crue
7.25" with stopper, 3.5" diameter, in excellent condition.

62
Antique Hall Coat Rack - Missing Mirror
Approx 24" x 24". Missing the mirror.

62
Niagara Bakery Cracker & Biscuit Crate
Antique Buffalo, NY large box from the United States Baking Co. Top of box is stamped "National Biscuit Co, Scranton, PA".

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Victorian Lady Standing Figure / Store Display
Possibly an early example of a mannequin. Constructed of plywood and hand painted on both sides. Has a wood support stick attached to it. Approx 5 ft. 5 inches. Articulated arms & legs. Nice condition.


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1880's British Fish Silver Plate Knife and Fork Se
12 Forks and 12 Knives each engraved. Believed to be Phillip Ashberry and Sons from Sheffield England. Late 1800's.


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Johnson's Peacemaker Coffee Large Store Display -
Large Country Store bulk coffee bin. Litho on tin log cabin, hinged top lifts up to store product. Chimney appears to be replaced. Circa 1915 measures 28" x 24". Some dents scratches and the bottom is rusted (through in spots) but the overall cond...

66
Vintage 1950's ACME Cowboy Boots - 9 1/2 D
Used condition - please inspect photos.

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Vintage Cranberry Glass Coin Dot Cruet w/stopper
Measures approx 7.25" with stopper, 3.5" diameter. Nice condition with no chips or cracks noted.

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Pair of 1900's Quinine Whiskey Amber Glass Bottles
Larger bottle is approx 10" x 4", smaller bottle is approx 5" x 2" (tonic/bitters?). Lousiville, KY marked on bottom.

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Antique Catsup Bottles incl Marshalltown Iowa Mayf
Defiance Brand by Letts, Spencer Grocer - St. Joseph, MO and May-Flower by Marshall Canning Co. Marshalltown, IA.

70
Glass Condiment Jars: Military Pickles & Mustard
(3) Antique glass jars from late 1800's - early 1900's. Military Pickle Co jar has been plastic wrapped to preserve the label, some tape appears on lid, measures 6" tall. The Williams Bros Co Detroit, MI mustard bottle is missing the lid. Linder b...

71
Etched Bridal Flower Basket & Opalescent Bud Vase
Opalescent glass bud vase with cornucopia hands is approx 3.5" tall. Bridal basket is approx 8.5" tall x 6". Both are in nice condition with no chips or cracks.

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Victorian Painted Porcelain Hat Pin holder & Trink
Hat pin holder approx 4.5" tall, trinket box approx 4" diameter.

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Antique Cordial & Vinegar Bottles
Chivers Malt vinegar approx 13" tall, Rocko-Ryo Cordial approx 12" tall.



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Aunt Jane's Candy Treats 1902 Counter Store Jar
General Store counter jar measures approx 17" tall with mismatched lid. Marked "Crownford China Co, Made in Italy".

77
Vintage Prelude Sterling Silver Weighted Candlesti
Marked "N212", weighted sterling silver measures 3 7/8" x 3 5/8".

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Compote Bowl
Approx 4.25" tall, 6" diameter.

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Etched Divided G
Measures approx 4.5" tall x 7.25" diameter.

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Antique Whiskey Decanter & Small Bottle
Decanter is 8.5" tall, small bottle is 6" tall.

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Vintage Apothecary / Candy Jars (3)
One is believed to be Westmoreland, each measures approx 13" tall with lid. One lid is broken - please inspect photos.

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Etched Divided G
Measures approx 4.5" tall x 7.25" diameter.

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Vintage Silver Plate Entertainment Grouping
Sheridan tray/glass bowl approx 12" diameter, International & Community tray/bowls approx 9" & Poole bowl is 6". Also includes a new, wrapped Community relish spoon and a Nils-Johane (Sweden) olive fork & demitasse spoon and one other unmarked demi ...

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Westmoreland Log Cabin Mustard Jar/Coin Bank
Milk Glass Jar/Bank made by the Westmoreland Specialty Company in the early 1900's. We believe the original label and instructions on how to convert the jar into a bank are still included on the bottom of the base. Chimney coin slot is still unpunche...
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General Store & Military - ends June 24th
 Online Only Auction
Auction Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Thursday May 18
Bidding Ends: Saturday Jun 24
Auction Location

Ankeny, IA 50023
Company
Andreas & Associates

Website: www.andreasauctions.com

Listing Terms and Conditions
1.All property is sold "AS IS', and ALL SALES ARE FINAL. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the Internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Andreas & Associates be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. 2.Bidders who bid from off site understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder?s responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise unless it is a material and intentional misrepresentation of the item itself. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item they purchase. 3.Andreas & Associates reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Andreas & Associates also reserves the right to reject a bid from any bidder. 4.Andreas & Associates may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the internet and at the auction but makes no representations. In no event shall Andreas & Associates be held responsible for having made or implied any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. Bidders who bid from off site understand and acknowledge that they may not be able to inspect an item as well as if they examined it in person. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. Andreas & Associates shall endeavor to describe in detail each item and any pertinent information about it. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any errors or omissions in the description of the merchandise. Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item they purchase. Andreas & Associates is providing internet pre-auction and live bidding as a service to the Bidder. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Andreas & Associates or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. Andreas & Associates will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged should use the proxy-bidding feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction begins. Andreas & Associates reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. Purchaser is responsible for all document transfer fees. The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer. A 18% Buyers Premium will be charged on all items. As always, Your bid is a contract and will be treated as such. 5.All auction sales are settled using the buyers credit card (VI/MC only) on file with HiBid. 18% buyers premium applies to all lots.
Museum quality Country Primitive Antiques & General Store Memorabilia including fantastic examples of early advertising items, store display showcases & cabinets, salesman sample materials, many RARE tobacco advertising pieces. This sale also features an impressive collection of early Military collectibles including WWII Military Artifacts from the US, Germany & much more. Local Pick-up & Shipping are available. Lots begin to close at 11:00am CST on Saturday, June 24th. Pick-up in Ankeny, IA on Sun, June 25th & Mon. June 26th.

 

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Auctioneer's Notes
ONLINE ONLY AUCTION - Ankeny, IA. There is no preview for this sale - please contact us directly with any questions you may have. Bidding is open now and lots will begin closing at 11:00am on Saturday, June 24th. Pick-up dates are Sunday, June 25th ...

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Location
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Buyer's Premium
There is an 18% Buyers Premium on all items in this online only sale.

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Pick-Up/ SHIPPING!
Pick-up dates are Sunday, June 25th from 12:00pm - 4:00pm & Monday, June 26th from 9:00am - 6:00pm. Exact location will be emailed to winning bidders after the sale closes. Shipping is available for most lots in this sale. Shipping charges plus $5.0...

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Antique Mustard Tin Barrel
Tin barrel measures approx 12.5" x 9".

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Pineapple Butter Bell and Stamp
John Bullard style stamp. Similar to patents of 1866

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W.F. Burns Co. Steel Box Bank
Patented Jan. 1st 1901. A ? 6339 Approx. 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 2"

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National Scale Corporation Candy Scale
Believed to be a cleaned and painted 1910 two pound candy scale with pan. Measures approximately 11" x 11" x 4". Pan measures approximately 10" x 6" x 3".

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Set of 6 Campfire Girls and Mary Lee books
6 Books 1910's - 1920's Success, in High School, Duty's Call, and Mary Lee in Washington written by Helen Hart. Week End Party, Aunt Madge written by Harriet Rietz.

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WWI Reims Martyre Trench Art
Stands approx. 4" x 1 1/2"

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Early 1900's Boye Brand Needle Display
Store Display case for Boye Brand Sewing Needles. Stands approx. 12" x 12" x 7" Some scratches on the top and back. All compartments working.

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Sweet Cuba Cigar display tin
Early 1900's display tin for 48 packs of Sweet Cuba Fine Cut 5 cent cigars by Spaulding & Merrick. Chicago Ill. Some wear and one corner has pulled apart. Measures approx. 8" x 11" x 8"

13
Set of 4 Victorian painted fans
All fans are approx. 8.5" long. 1.5" wide when closed and 15" wide when open.

14
RARE Mayo's Cut Plug "roly poly" tobacco tin
c. 1910 novelty "Brownie tin" good condition with some wear and paint flakes. Measures 7" x 6" - this is an extremely rare version.

15
Vintage Cloth Flour and Salt Sacks
Seven Hudson Cream 5 lb Flour sacks from the Stafford County Flour Mill in Hudson KS. One Bunker Hill Fancy Table Salt 6 lb bag. Salt sack shows more wear than Flour Sacks do.

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Vintage Decorative Metal Tea Cannister
Decorated with birds and landscapes all around. Butterfly and cherry blossoms on the top and lid.

18
Civil War Era Crank Bridge Sharpshooter Spectacles
Amber tinted lenses with brass frame.

19
Koestlin Keksi Biscuit Tin
Production of D. Wolfe and Sons Bjelovar Croatia

20
Small sculptures/figurines
Boy and Girl holding instruments, both have been cracked and repaired. Sculpture believed to be an alabaster scale replica of The Three Graces by Antonio Canova.

21
Tomson-Hummel Essence for Coffee Wood Box & Conten
Earlier versions of this product have been called "The Civil War's Worst Cup of Coffee." This box contains 22 packages "Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act June 30th 1906". Box measures 9" x 11" x 5"

21
King's Herald 5-Cent Cigar Store Bin/Humidor
F.H. Berning & Sons, Cincinnati, OH. Colorful litho on tin with great graphics and a hinged lid. Good condition with some scratches and wear from age & use. 15" x 20" x 10.5"

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1895 Brown Oil Co. Self Sealing Oil Can - 5 gallon
Approx 13" high, nice graphics on this neat antique self sealing oil can.

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1930's Crispo Graham Dainties Tin - Sawyer Biscuit
Vintage original tin in good distressed condition with age appropriate wear - displays well. Measures 7 5/8" x 7 x 7.

23
Orico Cigar Tin 1919 by the Orrison Co. Bethesda,
Shows age/use wear including a detached lid. See photos for condition. Measures approx 6" x 5.5" x 4.25".

24
Funke's Confections La Crosse, WI Tin
Shows appropriate distressed age wear. Measures approx 10" x 4.5" x 4".

25
Blue Jay Cigar Tin Orrison Co. Bethesda, OH
Shows appropriate distressed age wear. Measures approx 6" x 5.5" x 4".

25
Brighton Garter Advertising Store Sales Display
Reprinted product labels have been installed & comes with extras. Approx 19.5" x 14" x 10.25".

25
General Store Original Bagging Stand
Mixture of period correct bags and modern replicas. Also includes two twine spools.

25
Harris Woolens Salesman Sample Box
Salesman sample box for swatches of suit cloth. Sturdy hardboard box measures approx 27.5" x 10.5" x 5". Water staining damage noted to the top.

25
Boye Needle Co. Dress Fastener Counter Top Display
10.25" x 11.5" x 13". Nice quality wood store glass display case.

26
Good Cheer Cigar Advertising Tin Stein with Handle
Vintage Good Cheer cigar tin stein, with handle & lid. Approx 5 3/4" x 3 3/4". Shows appropriate distressed age wear.

27
Ojibwa General Store Tobacco Tin - Scotten Dillon
Early tobacco tin for Scotten Dillon's Ojibwa brand, Detroit MI. Paper over cardboard body with tin metal top and bottom. Measures 10 7/8" x 8 1/8" x 6 3/8".

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Zanzibar Brand 1927 6-lb Cloves Tin, B. Heller Co,
Dated 1927, tin shows age appropriate wear - see photos for conditon. Measures approx 10" x 5.5" x 5.5".

29
Iten Biscuit Co Fairy Soda Crackers Tin, Oklahoma
Measures approx 9" x 7.5" x 7". Shows age appropriate wear.

30
Standard Oil Co Semdac Liquid Gloss 1qt Tin w/spou
Shows age appropriate wear. Measures 11" x 4" x 2"

30
Putnam Famous Dyes General Store Wooden Display
1920's wood store cabinet. Approx 10.5" x 21" x 7", tapers to 8.5".

30
Paris Garter's Men's General Store Display
1920's-30's store display case for "Paris Garters". These garters were used to hold up mens socks (pre-elastic).

30
Mellowmints 5-lb Confection Tin
Brandt & Smith, Philadelphia, PA. Lid shows more finish loss, the tin itself has some denting but color is vivid and overall good condition for its age. Approx 7" tall.

30
Blue Boy Frozen Fruits 30-lb (large) Tin
Shows age appropriate wear/tear, fromt graphic displays very nicely. Approx 12.75" tall with 10" diameter.

31
1920's Bunte Diana Stuft Confections Candy Tin
Original tin shows age appropriate wear. Measures 10" x 4.5" x 4".

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1920's Morses Duchess Brand 5 lb Confection Tin
A.G. Morse of Chicago, IL. Shows age appropriate wear. Measures approx 10" x 4.5" x 4".

34
Tack Kee & Co. Jasmine Tea Tin - Early 1900's
Produced in Canton, China, this tin was made prior to the adoption of the Nationalist "Sun" flag in 1928. Stamped 'Produced in China' on bottom of tin. Measures approx 5" x 4" x 2", shows age appropriate wear.

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San Blas Golden Crown Cocoanut Tin, Red Croft & Al
Antique Croft & Allen, Philadelphia PA tin in vintage condition with normal wear. Measures approx 5.5" x 2.5".

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Gillette Vintage General Store Display Case
Approx 18" x 14" x 2" original wood & glass display case.

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Bunte Brothers Large Confections Tin - Chicago, IL
Approx 14" x 10" diameter. Nice graphic of the factory on the reverse side of the tin.

35
Antique 1890 Staat's Coin Changer w/stand & sortin
Staats coin changer with coin stacks and triggers for each US coin denomination from 1 cent to 1 dollar. Black metal decorated stand. Patent date of February 25, 1890. Approx Approx 10.75" x 6.5" x 8".

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Rare Berry Brothers Varnishes Tin
Labels on all sides are in-tact, some showing more wear than others - please inspect photos. Measures 10" x 6" x 4".

38
Bunte Marshmallows 5lb Large Store Display Tin
Large 5-lb store size display tin featuring great images including a Chicago factory scene on the backside. Age appropriate wear. Measures 10.5 diameter x 6".

39
Sweet Mist Chewing Tobacco Tin, Scotten-Dillon Det
Early tin litho store bin for Scotten Dillon Co's "Sweet Mist" brand tobacco. Shows some denting and wear appropriate with age/use. Measures approx 11 3/8" x 8.25" diameter.

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The Great American Mocha & Java Blend Tea Canister
Early tin from the Great American Tea Company, New York. Showing age appropriate wear, measures approx 7" x 6" diameter.

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Antique Lamson Bank Teller Coin Changer w/coin tra
Patent date of July 7, 1891, measuring 11" x 12" x 7". Made of cast iron with six slots for coins from 1-cent to 100-cent. Ornate sides with the Lamson name & pat date marked.

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Gainsborough Hair Net General Store Display - ca.
Includes a dozen empty product envelopes. Approx 17.25" x 17.75".

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Antique Slidewell HHAC Collars Store Display - see
Approx 15" x 25" 8.5" Store display case from Slidewell Collars by HHAC (Hall, Hartwell & Co). Glass may have been replaced at some point - it appears to be newer. Missing the bottom display piece/stand. Fragile glass, oversized item will require ...

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1916 Brandt Automatic Coin Cashier Countertop Mach
Griffen artwork side panels. Approx 9" x 11" x 13".

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Index Brand Breakfast Cocoa Tin - Montgomery Ward
Early 1900's 5 lb tin measures approx 10" x 6" x6" and shows some chipping but overall appropriate age wear.

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Tuxedo Tobacco Tin - Richmond, VA
Early tin litho oval top tobacco tin, shows age appropriate wear. Measures approx 5 x 6 x 4".

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Brach's Supreme Marshmallows 5 lb Tin
Approx 10" diameter tin shows appropriate age wear.

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Sterling Tobacco Tin Advertising Can
Large vintage Sterling Spaulding & Merrick Tobacco tin can, measures 12" tall showing age appropriate wear.

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Sweet Mist Chewing Tobacco Box, Scotten-Dillon Det
Label over cardboard box with tin top & bottom. Measures approx 10.5" x 6.5" x 8". Shows age appropriate wear - please inspect photos.

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Original Model A Cast Iron Toy Car - 8 inch, missi
One front wheel is missing. Please inspect photos for condition of this all original toy car measuring approx 8".

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Dr. West's DeLuxe Counterop Toothbrush Display - s
Comes with (5) glass product display tubes (empty). Item is very fragile and will require third party shipping. We ill deliver item to third party shipper and buyer will make arrangements for shipping directly. Measures approx 18" x 11".

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Peters Cartridges .22 Short RF Small Arms Ammo Cra
Dovetail crate measures approx 13.5" x 11.5" x 5".

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Plow Boy Chewing & Smoking Tobacco Paper Can
Early American advertising tobacco tin in good condition. Paper body with tin metal top & bottom. Measures approx 6" x 5" diameter.

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RARE Mirex Cigar Co. Peoria, Illinois Cigar Tin
1932 dated tin (no lid) measures approx 4.75" x 5" diameter. Shows some denting and wear - please inspect photos.

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Edgeworth Tobacco Tin, ca. 1910.
Shows some wear expected with age as well as some finish deterioration on the reverse. Approx 6.5" x 4.5" x4".

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Green Turtle Cigars Pail
Early tin litho lunch box style cigar can for Gordon Cigar & Cheroot Co.'s Green Turtle brand cigars. Tin is in very good condition with appropriate age wear. Measures approx 7.25 x 5.25 x 4.5.

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Omaha Printing Co. Vintage Product Display Box
Heavy cardboard display or salesman sample box for stationary from the Omaha Printing Co. Omaha, NE

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Puritan Spices Cream Tartar Store Display Tin
Hornby, Nichols, Parker & Co.- Pipestone, MN. Approx 9" x 8" x 4".

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J & P Coats Spool Cabinet Large - 19" x 18" x 22"
Highly sought after and hard to find, this uniquely designed oak spool cabinet features a large capacity for spool thread. The spools are loaded from the top two doors and dispensed from the roll top doors on either side. The cabinet was originally d...

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Monarch Marking Sys. "Junior Monarch" Store Taggin
Still has some tags present. Also comes with parts of a Kimball tagging machine as well - unknown completeness.

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RARE Gen. Rafael Portuondo Cuban War Hero Cigar Ti
General Rafael Portuondo Cuban Spanish American War Hero depicted on this Elmer Kirkland & Co. Binghamton, NY cigar tin. Shows appropriate age wear, paper label inside tin box is in good condition. Written on the bottom is "Elsie White, Age 11, 190...

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Early 19th Century Spice Set Shaker Wood w/provena
9-inch outer wood container with (8) intact individual spice containers inside. In exceptionally good condition, comes with a family letter of provenance dating the item to the early-mid 1800's.

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National Washboard Co. Victory Glass No. 860 Washb
Shows some age/use wear, paint stains on the reverse side. Approx 23" x 12". Please inspect photos.

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Dwinell-Wright Coffee Roasting Crate w/lid - Bosto
Large antique advertisting crate with lid. Measures 15" x 20.5" x 15".

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Boye Needles Antique Store Display/contents
Fantastic and very rare antique general store display for Boye Needles Co (Chicago, IL) countertop display. Functions as intended - turn the dial to the location you want and open the door to access the product. The case will not spin if the door i...

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RARE - Old Gettysburg 1885 Whiskey Crate with Bott
Mfg by Old Mission Wine Co. - Indianapolis, IN. This wood crate for Pure Rye Whiskey co ntains (12) original bottles. All but one bottle have original corks.

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Diamond Dyes Wood General Store Display Cabinet
Fantastic piece of early advertising. Measures approx 30" x 10" x 22". Contains some examples of the original product.Large item - oversized shipping will apply.

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Fenton Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Water Pitcher
Measures 9 1/2" tall, 6 1/2" diameter, in excellent condition.

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Fenton Cranberry Opalescent Coin Dot Tumblers (6)
Each glass is approx 5 1/8" tall. In

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Victorian Era Photo Albums - photos incl
Larger album is approx 12" x 9" with (3) photos from What Cheer, Iowa. Smaller album is approx 10" x 8" x 2" with 27 photos - mostly MN/IA/IL photographer locations.

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Dazey 14" Butter Churn Glass Base 34B
Metal top shows expected age/use wear, appears to function properly.

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20's-40's Embossed Glass "Drink Wine-Dip" Dispense
Approx 11" x 6", no cracks, chips or damage. Tape label near neck. Good condition.

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Art Deco Soda Fountain Drug Store Syrup Dispenser
Antique dispenser has clear glass on top and a milk glass base. Measures approx 9.5" x 7.25". Has a chip on the top glass rim. See photos.

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Fenton Pink Opalescent Hobnail Perfume Jar & Vase
Perfume jar is 4" x 2.5", small crimped base is 3.5" x 2.5". Both are in excellent shape with no cracks or chips.

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Fenton Vaseline Opalescent Glass Daisy & Fern Crue
7.25" with stopper, 3.5" diameter, in excellent condition.

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Antique Hall Coat Rack - Missing Mirror
Approx 24" x 24". Missing the mirror.

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Niagara Bakery Cracker & Biscuit Crate
Antique Buffalo, NY large box from the United States Baking Co. Top of box is stamped "National Biscuit Co, Scranton, PA".

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Victorian Lady Standing Figure / Store Display
Possibly an early example of a mannequin. Constructed of plywood and hand painted on both sides. Has a wood support stick attached to it. Approx 5 ft. 5 inches. Articulated arms & legs. Nice condition.

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1880's British Fish Silver Plate Knife and Fork Se
12 Forks and 12 Knives each engraved. Believed to be Phillip Ashberry and Sons from Sheffield England. Late 1800's.

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Johnson's Peacemaker Coffee Large Store Display -
Large Country Store bulk coffee bin. Litho on tin log cabin, hinged top lifts up to store product. Chimney appears to be replaced. Circa 1915 measures 28" x 24". Some dents scratches and the bottom is rusted (through in spots) but the overall cond...

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Vintage 1950's ACME Cowboy Boots - 9 1/2 D
Used condition - please inspect photos.

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Vintage Cranberry Glass Coin Dot Cruet w/stopper
Measures approx 7.25" with stopper, 3.5" diameter. Nice condition with no chips or cracks noted.

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Pair of 1900's Quinine Whiskey Amber Glass Bottles
Larger bottle is approx 10" x 4", smaller bottle is approx 5" x 2" (tonic/bitters?). Lousiville, KY marked on bottom.

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Antique Catsup Bottles incl Marshalltown Iowa Mayf
Defiance Brand by Letts, Spencer Grocer - St. Joseph, MO and May-Flower by Marshall Canning Co. Marshalltown, IA.

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Glass Condiment Jars: Military Pickles & Mustard
(3) Antique glass jars from late 1800's - early 1900's. Military Pickle Co jar has been plastic wrapped to preserve the label, some tape appears on lid, measures 6" tall. The Williams Bros Co Detroit, MI mustard bottle is missing the lid. Linder b...

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Etched Bridal Flower Basket & Opalescent Bud Vase
Opalescent glass bud vase with cornucopia hands is approx 3.5" tall. Bridal basket is approx 8.5" tall x 6". Both are in nice condition with no chips or cracks.

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Victorian Painted Porcelain Hat Pin holder & Trink
Hat pin holder approx 4.5" tall, trinket box approx 4" diameter.

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Antique Cordial & Vinegar Bottles
Chivers Malt vinegar approx 13" tall, Rocko-Ryo Cordial approx 12" tall.

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Aunt Jane's Candy Treats 1902 Counter Store Jar
General Store counter jar measures approx 17" tall with mismatched lid. Marked "Crownford China Co, Made in Italy".

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Vintage Prelude Sterling Silver Weighted Candlesti
Marked "N212", weighted sterling silver measures 3 7/8" x 3 5/8".

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Compote Bowl
Approx 4.25" tall, 6" diameter.

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Etched Divided G
Measures approx 4.5" tall x 7.25" diameter.

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Antique Whiskey Decanter & Small Bottle
Decanter is 8.5" tall, small bottle is 6" tall.

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Vintage Apothecary / Candy Jars (3)
One is believed to be Westmoreland, each measures approx 13" tall with lid. One lid is broken - please inspect photos.

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Amston Sterling Silver Reinforced Etched Divided G
Measures approx 4.5" tall x 7.25" diameter.

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Vintage Silver Plate Entertainment Grouping
Sheridan tray/glass bowl approx 12" diameter, International & Community tray/bowls approx 9" & Poole bowl is 6". Also includes a new, wrapped Community relish spoon and a Nils-Johane (Sweden) olive fork & demitasse spoon and one other unmarked demi ...

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Westmoreland Log Cabin Mustard Jar/Coin Bank
Milk Glass Jar/Bank made by the Westmoreland Specialty Company in the early 1900's. We believe the original label and instructions on how to convert the jar into a bank are still included on the bottom of the base. Chimney coin slot is still unpunche...