The Wunderkammer 2024
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Hatboro, PA 19040
Auction Dates and TimesSALE IS COMPLETED
Thursday Oct 24, 2024 Completed
Auction Type
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Company Information
Ashcroft and Moore LLC

Contact: Alexander Stanku
Phone: (267) 317-7735
Email: alex@ashcroftandmoore.com
Website: www.ashcroftandmoore.com/

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Listing Terms and Conditions
Hi-Bid Platform for Absentee Bidding ONLY. Our annual tradition. October's Anthology of the Peculiar, The Ultimate Collector's Sale. It is a celebration of beauty in the abnormal, curiosity in the eccentric, and the lore of the supernatural. A finely curated sale of medical specimens, taxidermy, occult wares, rare books, art, anthropological artifacts, and unique furnishings. This is a Real-time, online-only auction with Absentee Proxy bidding and Telephone bidding available. Preview days are available by appointment from Monday, October 21, to Wednesday, October 23, 10 AM-4 PM. Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request and must be requested by 11 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024. We will do our best to answer requests. Please be specific with regard to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description whether accurate or errant. Preview Days are available and will be limited for this sale in that appointments will be required and blocked for 20-minute increments. See the listing for available dates and times.
Listing Information
Our annual tradition. October's Anthology of the Peculiar, The Ultimate Collector's Sale. It is a celebration of beauty in the abnormal, curiosity in the eccentric, and the lore of the supernatural. A finely curated sale of medical specimens, taxidermy, occult wares, rare books, art, anthropological artifacts, and unique furnishings. This is a Real-time, online-only auction with Absentee Proxy bidding and Telephone bidding available. Preview days are available by appointment from Monday, October 21, to Wednesday, October 23, 10 AM-4 PM. Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request and must be requested by 11 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024. We will do our best to answer requests. Please be specific with regard to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description whether accurate or errant. Preview Days are available and will be limited for this sale in that appointments will be required and blocked for 20-minute increments. See the listing for available dates and times.

1
Masonic Ceremonial Sash, Compass & Square
Vintage Masonic ceremonial sash, black velvet with gold trim. Attached ceremonial blade, brass and wood, black rosette with compass and square, rosette with triangle, silver etched cross, and a 9 sided star with snake and cross raised medallion. Size...

2
Masonic Albert Chain, Fancy Dress Pocket Watch
Fancy modified book chain pocket watch Albert chain. Dog clip on one side and Masonic armor imagery on the other. Size: 20.25"L

3
Antique Masonic Apron, AIOK of M
Ancient and Illustrious Order of the Knights of Malta. Black velvet Masonic ceremonial apron, featured silver trim, skull and cross bones, and cross imagery on front and back. Size: 15"T x 17"L main panel

4
Medieval Style Armor Bascinet Close-Helmet
Medieval style helmet a la Knights of the Round Table. Hinged with visor and gorget. Size: H 15.5" x W 8.5" x D 10.5"

5
Antler Shaving Mirror With Mustache Mug
American Victorian Era shaving mirror with faux antler stand, adjustable beveled mirror, and mustache mug where your shaving mug would be. Size: 11"t x 7.25"L x 8"D

6
Antique Bronze Wild Boar Sconce, Candelabra
Great scale brass candle sconce with wild boar head at the center. Size: 14"T x 17"L x 7"D

7
Cast Iron Green Man Plaque
Cast Iron Greenman mounted on a carved linen fold wood board, wall hung. Size: 20"W x 15.5"D

8
Figural Cast Iron Skull
Hollow form cast iron human skull. Size: 5"T x 4"L x 6"D

9
Vampire Stake, Human Skull Finial, Ever Ready
Folkloric carved wood element turned Vampire Stake with skull finial on top. Forever ready to be called to duty. Continental Eastern European style impalement implement meant to free ones spirit from the curse of undeath. Provenance: De-accessioned ...

10
Grim Reaper, Memento Mori Carved Wood Figure
Carved wood shrine or altar piece, grim reaper with sickle standing on a pile of skulls with carved wood base. Size: 12"T x 7"L x 2"D

11
Crown of Thorns, Jesus, Vampire Stake Kit
Prevent the undead from roaming the earth. European folklore shows that impalement to ones final resting place is effective in the rise of the undead. Crucifix with Jesus and crown of thorns topper and two stakes for a Vampire's heart. Carved wood. ...

12
Quartering Backsaw, Carved Antler Handle
The undead will not rise when quartered with this backsaw adorned with a satyr face and the coolest carved antler handle featuring a three headed snake. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years ...

13
St Luke Barley Twist Vampire Stake
Can't lose with St Luke The Evangelist and Apostle of Jesus on your side. Vampire stake in twisted barley form with St Luke finial offering solace to the spirit trapped in a corpse of the undead. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whos...

14
St Florian Vampire Protection Stake
Slightly smaller scale still the best protection from Vampires, carved wood stake with St Florian on top. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a onc...

15
Carved Wood Vampire Stake, St Luke
Protection from vampires, carved wood stake with a young St Luke for guidance. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to Liza Minelli), ...

16
Folk Art Carved Wood Stein, Skull Finial
Carved wood Memento Mori stein with a grape and vine motif, topped with carved skull finial. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to L...

17
2 Cat Claw Naja Pendants, Turquoise & Tiger's Eye
Duo of sterling silver necklaces with Navajo naja style pendants featuring wild cat claws with either turquoise or tiger's eye cabochon. Chains both marked as sterling. Size: 16" & 18" chain, pendants approximately 1"T

18
10K Gold Watch Key with Skull, Necklace
Antique 10K gold watch key or fob with monogram and skull and crossbones. Monogram "HMC" and "Nicholas C. Battafarano" on back. Fob is on a vintage 10K double cable chain. Stand not included. Size: 18" chain, 1.5" T pendant, 6.6 g

19
10K Anatomical Society Skull Pendent
Solid gold fob for the James A. Gibson Anatomical Society. Fob says "Mortui Vivos Do Cent" in Latin, or "the dead give life to the dead" translated. Back has a monogram, the name Charlotte L. Choper, and the year 1952. Fob is on a French twist chain,...

20
Custom Made Yak Fur Capelet
Beautifully made custom capelet, yak fur with satin lining and rhinestone buttons. Long fur has been well kept. Early 20th C. No arm holes. No tags. Size: 18" across shoulders, 25" collar to bottom of fur

21
Victorian Silver Plate Porcupine Toothpick Holder
Victorian era tooth pick holder, porcupine form, silver plate by Meriden Silver, stamped on bottom. Size: 2"T x 3.5"L x 1"D

22
Tongue Platter, Butcher's Display, Keeling & Co
A rare earthenware platter for display of beef tongue, by Keeling& Co. Made in Burslem England between 1886 and 1912. Black transfer ware scroll work and typography, raised center section to shown off beef tongue at the butchers. Marked on Back. Size...

23
Signed Ugly Face Jug, Folk Art
Ugly face jug by Dale Costner, Vale NC. "We Got To Eat A Little Crow" Sentiment written on the side along with a bird in the mouth. Cracks as shown. Signed on back. As-Is. Size: 7.75"T x 6.5"W x 6"D

24
Bellini Pirolyte Boar's Head Tureen
Italian ceramic figural boar's head soup tureen. Stamped on underside. Majolica style pottery. Size: 9"T x 9"W x 15"L

25
Antique Cast Iron Pig Mold, Head Cheese
Heavy cast iron pig head mold with scalloped edge, traditionally used for the making of head cheese. Great display piece! Size: 11"T x 8.56"W x 3.5"D

26
Figural Bronze Primate Head
Hollow form bronze long haired primate head on wood plinth. Size: 8"T x 10.8"L x 8"D

27
Trio Of Found Animal Skulls
Great collection starter, 3 found animal skulls. Smallest with large front teeth likely musk rat, middle is rabbit and does have its mandible, largest likely fox, missing teeth. Size: 2.5"L x 3.25"L, 5.25"L

28
Oceania Carved Bone Lime Containers
Three Indonesian carved bone lime containers, traditional scrimshaw design, tops carved like royalty adorned with crowns, likely buffalo bone. Ceremonial use. Size:6-6.5"T

29
Horn and Hoof Humidor and Pipe Stand
Steer horns and hooves are fashioned into a dramatic stand with humidor compartment and two carved birds that sit on horn circles. They are removable for transport or shipping. Great scale to this piece. Some small chips and losses to horns, overall ...

30
Vintage Memento, Sail Fish Bill With Shell Inlay
Fishing trophy Sail fish bill with abalone shell inlay, inscribed with date 1953, location, size and weight. Losses to base of bill, ready to hang. Size: 21"L with hook

31
Big Horn Sheep, Horn Pair
Vintage set of horns from a big horn sheep. Nice scale. Great on their own or for artist use. Asymmetric set. Size: irregular, 10"T x 7"L x 5"W & 9"T x 8"L x 7"W

32
Horn & Brass Letter Opener
Antique letter opener, brass blade with curved sheep horn handle. Size: 6"T x 3"L x 1.5"D

33
Goat's Horn Inkwell Standish, Brass Snakes
Goat's horn and brass standish, covered glass inkwell and snake form quill holder. Excellent condition. Size: 8"T x 12"L x 10"D

34
Collection, Alligator, Royal Antelope, & Deer Jaw
Great assortment to start your collection journey. A taxidermy alligator head, 2 deer jaw bones, and a pair of antlers from a royal antelope. Size: 6.5"L-9"L

35
Vintage Last Rites Call Box, Sick Box
Vintage Last Rights box, wood with brass accents, ceremonial accoutrements inside. Brass crucifix candelabra, holy water bottle, dried palm frond, rose petals, candles, small plate, vessel, and dried flower satchel. Size: 4.5"T x 10.25"L x 11.5"D box

36
Tramp Art Cross, "Crown Of Thorns"
Tramp art wooden cross Crown of Thorns, nice scale, minor losses throughout and a few repairs. Size: 26"T x 10.5"L x 10.5"D

37
Antique Wall Altar, Viaticum
Antique wall altar, shadow box style. Wood frame with moveable brass candle holders on the sides, top portion contains a chalkware sculpture of Jesus and Mary with reverse painted glass, bottom portion has a door with a depiction of the last supper t...

38
Early Continental Carved Wood Santos
Stunning example of an early continental carved wood and polychrome Santos. Based on his clothes and capillo style hat, he appears Spanish in origin, Possibly St Michael. At one point he had wings. Mounted on base. Losses and wear throughout. Size: 1...

39
Virgin Mary Carved Wood Santos
Carved wood and polychrome Virgin Mary Santos. Repair to outstretched hand. Size: 10.5"T x 3.5"W x 2.75"D

40
Mother Mary Santos On Plinth
Carved wood Santos depicting Mother or The Virgin Mary. Mary is standing on a globe with a snake wrapped around. Imagery is akin to Our Lady Of Guadalupe. Size: 14.5"T x 5.5"W x 4.5"D

41
Cased German Scissors, Etui, Soligen
Amazing cased scissor set, etui, three different sized scissors with crucifixes in the handles. Multiple packs of antique needles. The case itself has a mirror and inscription on the inside "Souvenir of Soligen", outside has alligator embossing. Scis...

42
Art Deco Camel Cigarette, Chinese
Art Deco Style 1930's Camel Cigarette advertisement. "Fun at the Pool" Shanghai China. Size: 29.75"T x 13.5"W

43
Snake Pit Print, From Dante's Inferno, 8th Circle
Depiction of the 8th circle of hell from Dante's Inferno. Punishment for fraud, thrown in a pit and tortured by demons for eternity. Victorian era frame. Size: 14.25"T x 12"W overall

44
Three Witches Numbered Print, Harvey Dinnerstein
Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.... Three Witches by Harvey Dinnerstein (American 1928-2022). Numbered 120/150 and signed in pencil. Green faux marble frame. Size: 22.5"T x 26.5"L

45
Victorian Stag & Wolf Oil Painting
Victorian era oil on canvas, waterside vignette of a stag and wolf in a stand off. No signature. Losses to gilt frame as shown. Size: 13.5"T x 28"L

46
Demons Are Coming, Demons and Imps in Action
Framed poster advertising the annual Magician's Picnic. Early to mid 20th C. Baltimore MD. Sounds like a great time! Size: 27"T x 18.5"W

47
French Faience Painted Tarot Tile, Lovers
Nice scale cast stone tile, Lover's Tarot Card in French. Framed. Size: 14.5"T x 8.5"W x 1.5"D

48
Antique Stag, Deer Painting, Oil on Canvas
Nice scale antique stag oil on canvas. Some cracking to varnish. Wear to edges of canvas. Not signed. Size: 36"T x 27.5"W

49
Quell the Undead, Vampires, Ghouls
Antique wood chest filled with hammers, stakes, binoculars, a bible, and crucifixes to add in your hunt and elimination of the undead. The village is on guard. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the...

50
Hamlet Size Vampire Kit, Protection From Evil
Fully stocked Vampire Killing Kit, antique trunk filled with multiple styles of blades, a hammer, multiple stakes, various crucifixes, hand gun with powder flask, and an assortment of dried herbs. The most stubborn demon cannot survive staking, shoot...

51
Village Size Vampire Kit In An Antique Coffer
Perfect way to hide your vamp killing supplies- an antique coffer! This one is filled with various hammers, stakes, an antique Bible, and wax sealed jars. Various stakes fashioned from found objects for staking the the heart, mouth or stomach. Prove...

52
Barley Twist Stake & Hammer Vampire Kit
You'll be super confident while hunting vamps with this stake and hammer set at your side. Barley twist carved wood and the hammer crucifix combo has a stupa inspired finial. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was cura...

53
Heavy Timber Stake & Mallet Set
Heavy Timber Stake & Mallet Set. No reason why you protection should be rustic. This is the hammer for you, nice surface area for striking a stake and the hammer handle has an attached stake so your ready in a flash. Provenance: De-accessioned from ...

54
Hourglass, Barley Twist Cage
Hourglass housed in an intricately carved housing, barley twist supports and egg & dart trim on the top and bottom. Size: 17.5"T x 7" diameter

55
Vampire Stake, Protecting Padre
Vampire stake with great scale and a bonus carved wood padre or saint figure on top. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to Liza Mine...

56
Mortar and Pestle, Bat & Evil Eye
For all your herb grinding for spells and potions, this mortar & pestle has a hamsa and evil eye incised motif with gilt bat. Size: 6"T x 5" diameter; 6"T x 2" diameter

57
Hammer & Stakes Vampire Protection Kit
Intricately carved hammer and 2 stakes for culling vamps. Great details throughout including twisted stakes, leaf carvings and a cross on the hammer. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to ...

58
Green Man Saw, Supernatural Protection Weapon
This saw with oversized green man face will not only protect you from vampires, but will scare away werewolves, mummies, ogres, and trolls afraid of being quartered. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated throu...

59
Beetle & Scorpion Preserved Under Glass
Pair of two preserved insects under glass. One is a small scorpion, the other some kind of beetle. The beetles glass is a little iridescent and has a purple cast to it. Glass domes and bases are hand made, some imperfection in the glass. Sizes: 1.75...

60
Pair Of Preserved Cicadas Under Glass
Pair of preserved bugs under glass. Appear to be cicadas. Glass has some imperfections and ripples. Handmade domes and bases. Size 1"T x 3.5" diameter base, 3.5"T x 4" diameter base

61
Glass Slides, Celestial Astronomy, Astrology
31 total glass slides housed in case, various astronomical images. Antique charts and renderings, photos of comets, solar systems, and other phenomenon. Some duplicate slides. Size: case 4.5"T x 10.5"L x 4.5"D, slides 3.25"T x 4"L

62
Semi Precious Stone Planet Orrery
A model of our solar system with wood base and semi precious stone spheres as the planets. The sun is calcite, the planets are garnet, howlite, agate, jade, moonstone, lapis lazuli and jasper. Battery operated and was moving at time of photos. Size: ...

63
4 Skulls Carved From Stone
Collection of 4 carved stone skulls. Largest is Yooperlite, UV reactive as seen in last photo. Smaller selection are sodalite, green jasper, and ocean jasper. Size: 1.5"T-3"T

64
5 Pc Carved Stone Skull Collection
5 carved stone skulls, largest is moss agate with some exposed crystal cavities. The smaller selection are various varieties of jasper and agate. Size: 1.5"T - 2.25"T

65
Desert Rose Mineral Specimens
Collection of pieces of selenite in its desert rose form. Size: largest 7.5" long

66
Shiva Lingam Stone On Wood Stand
Nice scale shiva lingam stone on wood stand. Size: stone alone 8.5"L x 5.5" diameter, 6.5"T on stand

67
Collection of 10 Ostrich Egg Shells
A collection of loose ostrich egg shells. Endless possibilities, also great for artist use. Size: average 5.5" long

68
Antique Burmese Market Weights
Group of four antique Burmese market weights, all in the shape of a bird of paradise. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.75"T

69
Antique Burmese Opium Weights
Set of three antique Burmese market weights, bird of paradise figures. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.5"T

70
Burmese Market Weights
Three antique Burmese opium weights. Two birds of paradise and a lion. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.5" T

71
Voodoo-Eros Book By Felix Bryk, Numbered 1
Voodoo-Eros: Ethnological Studies in the Sex Life of the African Aborigines. Book By Felix Bryk. Limited printing in English and only available by subscription, number 1 of 500. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 1'D

72
Drapeau, Voodoo Haitian Flag
Haitian Voodoo Flag or Drapeau, featuring Grand Bois, an Ioa associated with nature. Sequins on Fabric, signed "AM." Measured: L 32" x W 27.5"

73
Haitian Folk Art Steel Cutout
Haitian folk art figural steel cut out, signed P.B., spirit animal. Size: 13.5"T x 12"W

74
Haitian Figural Steel Cutout
Haitian folk art steel cut out, fish imagery, signed Bruno on reverse. Size: 10"T x 14.5"L

75
Eyes Wide Shut Pain and Pleasure Party Kit
Eyes Wide Shut Pain and Pleasure Party Kit for 2. Cased in a beautifully carved casket, this kit contains masks, whips, feathers, and ritual objects for homage to Bacchus, Eros, Cupid, Marquis de Sade, and any lords of debauchery. Provenance: De-acc...

76
Inuit Walrus Bone Club, Baculum Scrimshaw
Hand carved Inuit club made from a walrus baculum. Features various sea mammals, signed Boyd Didrickson, Sitka Alaska. Size: 18"L

77
Yamantaka Mask, Tibetan Buddhist
Carved wood Tibetan Bubbhist Yamantaka mask, The Destroyer of Death or Conqueror of Death. Adorned with skulls and a wrathful gaze he symbolizes the victory over the fear of death. Size: 10.5"T x 7.5"W x 4"D

78
Yamantaka Mask, Destroyer Of Death
Carved wood Tibetan Bubbhist Yamantaka mask, The Destroyer of Death or Conqueror of Death. Adorned with skulls and a wrathful gaze he sybolizes the victory over the fear of death. Size: 10"T x 8"W x 4"D

79
Kapala Monkey Skull, Tibetan Ceremonial Skull
Amazing Tibetan Kapala monkey skull. Skull cap is hinged and opens for ceremonial use. The skull is decorated on all sides with with adornments made to look like parts of his face including ears with multiple earrings, real teeth and a faux tongue, o...

80
Tibetan Shrine Altar Box
Tibetan Shrine Box. Ready to be fitted. Size: 20.25H x 14.25W x 14.75D

81
Continental Orientalism Carved Wood Figure
Continental Orientalism Carved Wood Figure. Architectural or perhaps nautical. Size: 22"T x 11"L x 8"D

82
George Roether Mask Grouping, Political Figures
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

83
George Roether Actors Mask Collection
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

84
George Roether Masks, Historical Figures
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

85
Folk Art Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull
Folk art hand carved human skull with attached mandible. Repair as shown. Size: 7.5"T x 5.5"W x 9"L

86
Soviet Matryoshka Set, Communist Leaders
Matryoshka Communist leaders, nesting dolls, from Russia. Features all the heavy hitters, Gorbachev, Stalin, Lennon, Krushchov, Brazhnev, and more. Artist signature on underside. Size: 9"T x 4.5" diameter

87
Afghan War Rug, Helicopters & Tanks
Vintage Afghan war rug, camel hair, repeating pattern of temples, tanks, planes, helicopters and trucks. 20th c. Russian occupation. Cottage industry souvenir for purchase by soldiers. Size: 2'9" x 4'1"

88
After Bergman, Bronze Sarcophagus
After Franz Bergman, Vienna bronze Egyptian sarcophagus with nude female inside. Hinge and locking mechanism work. Signed on back. Size: 8.5"T x 3.5"W x 4.75"D

89
Lou Desmarais, Phalanges Sculpture, Bronze
Lou Desmarais, Phalanges Sculpture, Bronze hand form on wood plinth. . Size: 23"T x 9"W x 5.5"D

90
Mid-Century Alabaster Carved Heart
A mid century take on a Memento Mori piece. Hand carved anatomical alabaster heart on vintage wood base. Reads "1960" & "To Our Dearest Friend." Signed with initials on the back but indistinguishable. Solid piece with nice weight and a great size. Ev...

91
Memento Mori Skull On Stand, Bone
Continental style carved bone memento mori skull on carved wood plinth. Size: 3.5"T x 2"L x 2"D

92
German Fortune Telling Cards, 2 Decks
2 Early German Card Sets, ca. late 19th C., includes Fr. Kipper;s Wahrsagekarten mit Gebrauchsanweisung, FX Schmid, with original sheet of card descriptions, 36 cards. And about the coolest cover art I've ever seen on a deck of cards. It's a wizard w...

93
The Lancashire Witches, Ainsworth
1854 third edition of William Harrison Ainsworth's The Lancashire Witches. The novel is based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. Includes all original artwork. Considered a seminole piec...

94
Occult & Witchcraft Book Selection
Three great works on witchcraft and the occult. Egyptian Magic by E.A. Wallis Budge, illustrated. The Occult, A History by Colin Wilson, with small photo section, first edition. Witchcraft Magic and The Supernatural, The weird World of the Unknown, b...

95
Ghostly Tales, Henry James, 1st Edition
Ghostly Tales, by Henry James, special edition from the Franklin Library in Pennsylvania. Illustrations by Scott Reynolds. First edition. Size: 9"T x 6"W x 1.25"D

96
Women Of Weird, Eerie Stories By The Gentle Sex
Women of Weird, a collection of 12 short stories complied by Seon Manley & Gogo Lewis. Cover art by Edward Gorey. First Edition. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 0.75"D

97
Ladies Of The Gothics, Tales Of Romance & Terror
Ladies of the Gothics, a collection of 10 short stories compiled by Seon Manley & Gogo Lewis. Cover art by Edward Gory and signed on the back cover. Aurthors include Mary Shelley and Emily Bronte. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 0.75"D

98
A Collection Of Books On Vampires, Dracula, Signed
5 books on Dracula and vampires. Bram Stoker's Dracula with illustrations by Edward Gorey. First edition of this extended publication. A Clutch Of Vampires by Raymond T. McNally with artwork from Edward Gorey, Edvard Munch and more. In Search of Drac...

99
A Selection Of Books On Hauntings, Signed
4 hardcover books on hauntings and mystery. Masterpieces of Mystery and Suspense, short stories edited by Martin Greenberg with cover art by Edward Gorey. Haunted America, short stories complied by Marvin Kaye. Hauntings Tales of the Supernatural, ed...

100
Book Collection On Witchcraft & Demons, Signed
Four books covering witchcraft, warlocks, and demons. The Penguin Book of Witches & Warlocks, complied by Marvin Kaye, inscribed on the inside, illustrations from Edward Gorey. Devils & Demons, short stories complied by Marvin Kaye with Gorey cover a...

101
Ciba Symposia 1939-1941, Medical Journal
33 volumes of Ciba Symposia Medical Journal, years 1939-1941. Topics are incredibly fascinating, including Egyptian alchemy, the anatomical theater, Babylonian medicine, hermaphrodites, trepanation and more. Size: 9"T x 6"W

102
Ciba Symposia 1942-1945, Medical Publication
32 volumes for Ciba Symposia magazine, 1942-1945. Riveting topics including serpent medicine, shamanic medicine, art of the insane, apothecary jars and more. Size: 9"T x 6"W

103
Handbook Of Egyptian Gods & Mummy Amulets
Reprint of the original 1909 Handbook of Egyptian Gods in paperback. Packed with amazing imagery. Wear as seen in photos, loose cover. Size: 9.5"T x 7"W

104
College of Physicians Graduation Invitation
Embossed invitation to the Graduation of the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Chicago, April 20, 1897. Skull and cross bones imagery. Ephemera. Size: 5.5"T x 4.5"W

105
Edward Gorey, The Gilded Bat, Signed Special Ed.
Edward Gorey, The Gilded Bat, Signed. Special edition 1979 First Printing, Dodd, Mead. For Attendees of ABA, LA, 1979. Size: 6.5"H x 7"W


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Contact: Alexander Stanku
Phone: (267) 317-7735
Sale Location
14 E. Moreland Ave.
Hatboro, PA 19040
Sale Dates and Times
Thursday Oct 24, 2024 Completed
Sale Terms and Conditions
Hi-Bid Platform for Absentee Bidding ONLY. Our annual tradition. October's Anthology of the Peculiar, The Ultimate Collector's Sale. It is a celebration of beauty in the abnormal, curiosity in the eccentric, and the lore of the supernatural. A finely curated sale of medical specimens, taxidermy, occult wares, rare books, art, anthropological artifacts, and unique furnishings. This is a Real-time, online-only auction with Absentee Proxy bidding and Telephone bidding available. Preview days are available by appointment from Monday, October 21, to Wednesday, October 23, 10 AM-4 PM. Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request and must be requested by 11 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024. We will do our best to answer requests. Please be specific with regard to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description whether accurate or errant. Preview Days are available and will be limited for this sale in that appointments will be required and blocked for 20-minute increments. See the listing for available dates and times.
Listing Details
Our annual tradition. October's Anthology of the Peculiar, The Ultimate Collector's Sale. It is a celebration of beauty in the abnormal, curiosity in the eccentric, and the lore of the supernatural. A finely curated sale of medical specimens, taxidermy, occult wares, rare books, art, anthropological artifacts, and unique furnishings. This is a Real-time, online-only auction with Absentee Proxy bidding and Telephone bidding available. Preview days are available by appointment from Monday, October 21, to Wednesday, October 23, 10 AM-4 PM. Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request and must be requested by 11 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024. We will do our best to answer requests. Please be specific with regard to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description whether accurate or errant. Preview Days are available and will be limited for this sale in that appointments will be required and blocked for 20-minute increments. See the listing for available dates and times.

1
Masonic Ceremonial Sash, Compass & Square
Vintage Masonic ceremonial sash, black velvet with gold trim. Attached ceremonial blade, brass and wood, black rosette with compass and square, rosette with triangle, silver etched cross, and a 9 sided star with snake and cross raised medallion. Size...

2
Masonic Albert Chain, Fancy Dress Pocket Watch
Fancy modified book chain pocket watch Albert chain. Dog clip on one side and Masonic armor imagery on the other. Size: 20.25"L

3
Antique Masonic Apron, AIOK of M
Ancient and Illustrious Order of the Knights of Malta. Black velvet Masonic ceremonial apron, featured silver trim, skull and cross bones, and cross imagery on front and back. Size: 15"T x 17"L main panel

4
Medieval Style Armor Bascinet Close-Helmet
Medieval style helmet a la Knights of the Round Table. Hinged with visor and gorget. Size: H 15.5" x W 8.5" x D 10.5"

5
Antler Shaving Mirror With Mustache Mug
American Victorian Era shaving mirror with faux antler stand, adjustable beveled mirror, and mustache mug where your shaving mug would be. Size: 11"t x 7.25"L x 8"D

6
Antique Bronze Wild Boar Sconce, Candelabra
Great scale brass candle sconce with wild boar head at the center. Size: 14"T x 17"L x 7"D

7
Cast Iron Green Man Plaque
Cast Iron Greenman mounted on a carved linen fold wood board, wall hung. Size: 20"W x 15.5"D

8
Figural Cast Iron Skull
Hollow form cast iron human skull. Size: 5"T x 4"L x 6"D

9
Vampire Stake, Human Skull Finial, Ever Ready
Folkloric carved wood element turned Vampire Stake with skull finial on top. Forever ready to be called to duty. Continental Eastern European style impalement implement meant to free ones spirit from the curse of undeath. Provenance: De-accessioned ...

10
Grim Reaper, Memento Mori Carved Wood Figure
Carved wood shrine or altar piece, grim reaper with sickle standing on a pile of skulls with carved wood base. Size: 12"T x 7"L x 2"D

11
Crown of Thorns, Jesus, Vampire Stake Kit
Prevent the undead from roaming the earth. European folklore shows that impalement to ones final resting place is effective in the rise of the undead. Crucifix with Jesus and crown of thorns topper and two stakes for a Vampire's heart. Carved wood. ...

12
Quartering Backsaw, Carved Antler Handle
The undead will not rise when quartered with this backsaw adorned with a satyr face and the coolest carved antler handle featuring a three headed snake. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years ...

13
St Luke Barley Twist Vampire Stake
Can't lose with St Luke The Evangelist and Apostle of Jesus on your side. Vampire stake in twisted barley form with St Luke finial offering solace to the spirit trapped in a corpse of the undead. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whos...

14
St Florian Vampire Protection Stake
Slightly smaller scale still the best protection from Vampires, carved wood stake with St Florian on top. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a onc...

15
Carved Wood Vampire Stake, St Luke
Protection from vampires, carved wood stake with a young St Luke for guidance. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to Liza Minelli), ...

16
Folk Art Carved Wood Stein, Skull Finial
Carved wood Memento Mori stein with a grape and vine motif, topped with carved skull finial. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to L...

17
2 Cat Claw Naja Pendants, Turquoise & Tiger's Eye
Duo of sterling silver necklaces with Navajo naja style pendants featuring wild cat claws with either turquoise or tiger's eye cabochon. Chains both marked as sterling. Size: 16" & 18" chain, pendants approximately 1"T

18
10K Gold Watch Key with Skull, Necklace
Antique 10K gold watch key or fob with monogram and skull and crossbones. Monogram "HMC" and "Nicholas C. Battafarano" on back. Fob is on a vintage 10K double cable chain. Stand not included. Size: 18" chain, 1.5" T pendant, 6.6 g

19
10K Anatomical Society Skull Pendent
Solid gold fob for the James A. Gibson Anatomical Society. Fob says "Mortui Vivos Do Cent" in Latin, or "the dead give life to the dead" translated. Back has a monogram, the name Charlotte L. Choper, and the year 1952. Fob is on a French twist chain,...

20
Custom Made Yak Fur Capelet
Beautifully made custom capelet, yak fur with satin lining and rhinestone buttons. Long fur has been well kept. Early 20th C. No arm holes. No tags. Size: 18" across shoulders, 25" collar to bottom of fur

21
Victorian Silver Plate Porcupine Toothpick Holder
Victorian era tooth pick holder, porcupine form, silver plate by Meriden Silver, stamped on bottom. Size: 2"T x 3.5"L x 1"D

22
Tongue Platter, Butcher's Display, Keeling & Co
A rare earthenware platter for display of beef tongue, by Keeling& Co. Made in Burslem England between 1886 and 1912. Black transfer ware scroll work and typography, raised center section to shown off beef tongue at the butchers. Marked on Back. Size...

23
Signed Ugly Face Jug, Folk Art
Ugly face jug by Dale Costner, Vale NC. "We Got To Eat A Little Crow" Sentiment written on the side along with a bird in the mouth. Cracks as shown. Signed on back. As-Is. Size: 7.75"T x 6.5"W x 6"D

24
Bellini Pirolyte Boar's Head Tureen
Italian ceramic figural boar's head soup tureen. Stamped on underside. Majolica style pottery. Size: 9"T x 9"W x 15"L

25
Antique Cast Iron Pig Mold, Head Cheese
Heavy cast iron pig head mold with scalloped edge, traditionally used for the making of head cheese. Great display piece! Size: 11"T x 8.56"W x 3.5"D

26
Figural Bronze Primate Head
Hollow form bronze long haired primate head on wood plinth. Size: 8"T x 10.8"L x 8"D

27
Trio Of Found Animal Skulls
Great collection starter, 3 found animal skulls. Smallest with large front teeth likely musk rat, middle is rabbit and does have its mandible, largest likely fox, missing teeth. Size: 2.5"L x 3.25"L, 5.25"L

28
Oceania Carved Bone Lime Containers
Three Indonesian carved bone lime containers, traditional scrimshaw design, tops carved like royalty adorned with crowns, likely buffalo bone. Ceremonial use. Size:6-6.5"T

29
Horn and Hoof Humidor and Pipe Stand
Steer horns and hooves are fashioned into a dramatic stand with humidor compartment and two carved birds that sit on horn circles. They are removable for transport or shipping. Great scale to this piece. Some small chips and losses to horns, overall ...

30
Vintage Memento, Sail Fish Bill With Shell Inlay
Fishing trophy Sail fish bill with abalone shell inlay, inscribed with date 1953, location, size and weight. Losses to base of bill, ready to hang. Size: 21"L with hook

31
Big Horn Sheep, Horn Pair
Vintage set of horns from a big horn sheep. Nice scale. Great on their own or for artist use. Asymmetric set. Size: irregular, 10"T x 7"L x 5"W & 9"T x 8"L x 7"W

32
Horn & Brass Letter Opener
Antique letter opener, brass blade with curved sheep horn handle. Size: 6"T x 3"L x 1.5"D

33
Goat's Horn Inkwell Standish, Brass Snakes
Goat's horn and brass standish, covered glass inkwell and snake form quill holder. Excellent condition. Size: 8"T x 12"L x 10"D

34
Collection, Alligator, Royal Antelope, & Deer Jaw
Great assortment to start your collection journey. A taxidermy alligator head, 2 deer jaw bones, and a pair of antlers from a royal antelope. Size: 6.5"L-9"L

35
Vintage Last Rites Call Box, Sick Box
Vintage Last Rights box, wood with brass accents, ceremonial accoutrements inside. Brass crucifix candelabra, holy water bottle, dried palm frond, rose petals, candles, small plate, vessel, and dried flower satchel. Size: 4.5"T x 10.25"L x 11.5"D box

36
Tramp Art Cross, "Crown Of Thorns"
Tramp art wooden cross Crown of Thorns, nice scale, minor losses throughout and a few repairs. Size: 26"T x 10.5"L x 10.5"D

37
Antique Wall Altar, Viaticum
Antique wall altar, shadow box style. Wood frame with moveable brass candle holders on the sides, top portion contains a chalkware sculpture of Jesus and Mary with reverse painted glass, bottom portion has a door with a depiction of the last supper t...

38
Early Continental Carved Wood Santos
Stunning example of an early continental carved wood and polychrome Santos. Based on his clothes and capillo style hat, he appears Spanish in origin, Possibly St Michael. At one point he had wings. Mounted on base. Losses and wear throughout. Size: 1...

39
Virgin Mary Carved Wood Santos
Carved wood and polychrome Virgin Mary Santos. Repair to outstretched hand. Size: 10.5"T x 3.5"W x 2.75"D

40
Mother Mary Santos On Plinth
Carved wood Santos depicting Mother or The Virgin Mary. Mary is standing on a globe with a snake wrapped around. Imagery is akin to Our Lady Of Guadalupe. Size: 14.5"T x 5.5"W x 4.5"D

41
Cased German Scissors, Etui, Soligen
Amazing cased scissor set, etui, three different sized scissors with crucifixes in the handles. Multiple packs of antique needles. The case itself has a mirror and inscription on the inside "Souvenir of Soligen", outside has alligator embossing. Scis...

42
Art Deco Camel Cigarette, Chinese
Art Deco Style 1930's Camel Cigarette advertisement. "Fun at the Pool" Shanghai China. Size: 29.75"T x 13.5"W

43
Snake Pit Print, From Dante's Inferno, 8th Circle
Depiction of the 8th circle of hell from Dante's Inferno. Punishment for fraud, thrown in a pit and tortured by demons for eternity. Victorian era frame. Size: 14.25"T x 12"W overall

44
Three Witches Numbered Print, Harvey Dinnerstein
Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.... Three Witches by Harvey Dinnerstein (American 1928-2022). Numbered 120/150 and signed in pencil. Green faux marble frame. Size: 22.5"T x 26.5"L

45
Victorian Stag & Wolf Oil Painting
Victorian era oil on canvas, waterside vignette of a stag and wolf in a stand off. No signature. Losses to gilt frame as shown. Size: 13.5"T x 28"L

46
Demons Are Coming, Demons and Imps in Action
Framed poster advertising the annual Magician's Picnic. Early to mid 20th C. Baltimore MD. Sounds like a great time! Size: 27"T x 18.5"W

47
French Faience Painted Tarot Tile, Lovers
Nice scale cast stone tile, Lover's Tarot Card in French. Framed. Size: 14.5"T x 8.5"W x 1.5"D

48
Antique Stag, Deer Painting, Oil on Canvas
Nice scale antique stag oil on canvas. Some cracking to varnish. Wear to edges of canvas. Not signed. Size: 36"T x 27.5"W

49
Quell the Undead, Vampires, Ghouls
Antique wood chest filled with hammers, stakes, binoculars, a bible, and crucifixes to add in your hunt and elimination of the undead. The village is on guard. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the...

50
Hamlet Size Vampire Kit, Protection From Evil
Fully stocked Vampire Killing Kit, antique trunk filled with multiple styles of blades, a hammer, multiple stakes, various crucifixes, hand gun with powder flask, and an assortment of dried herbs. The most stubborn demon cannot survive staking, shoot...

51
Village Size Vampire Kit In An Antique Coffer
Perfect way to hide your vamp killing supplies- an antique coffer! This one is filled with various hammers, stakes, an antique Bible, and wax sealed jars. Various stakes fashioned from found objects for staking the the heart, mouth or stomach. Prove...

52
Barley Twist Stake & Hammer Vampire Kit
You'll be super confident while hunting vamps with this stake and hammer set at your side. Barley twist carved wood and the hammer crucifix combo has a stupa inspired finial. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was cura...

53
Heavy Timber Stake & Mallet Set
Heavy Timber Stake & Mallet Set. No reason why you protection should be rustic. This is the hammer for you, nice surface area for striking a stake and the hammer handle has an attached stake so your ready in a flash. Provenance: De-accessioned from ...

54
Hourglass, Barley Twist Cage
Hourglass housed in an intricately carved housing, barley twist supports and egg & dart trim on the top and bottom. Size: 17.5"T x 7" diameter

55
Vampire Stake, Protecting Padre
Vampire stake with great scale and a bonus carved wood padre or saint figure on top. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to Liza Mine...

56
Mortar and Pestle, Bat & Evil Eye
For all your herb grinding for spells and potions, this mortar & pestle has a hamsa and evil eye incised motif with gilt bat. Size: 6"T x 5" diameter; 6"T x 2" diameter

57
Hammer & Stakes Vampire Protection Kit
Intricately carved hammer and 2 stakes for culling vamps. Great details throughout including twisted stakes, leaf carvings and a cross on the hammer. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to ...

58
Green Man Saw, Supernatural Protection Weapon
This saw with oversized green man face will not only protect you from vampires, but will scare away werewolves, mummies, ogres, and trolls afraid of being quartered. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated throu...

59
Beetle & Scorpion Preserved Under Glass
Pair of two preserved insects under glass. One is a small scorpion, the other some kind of beetle. The beetles glass is a little iridescent and has a purple cast to it. Glass domes and bases are hand made, some imperfection in the glass. Sizes: 1.75...

60
Pair Of Preserved Cicadas Under Glass
Pair of preserved bugs under glass. Appear to be cicadas. Glass has some imperfections and ripples. Handmade domes and bases. Size 1"T x 3.5" diameter base, 3.5"T x 4" diameter base

61
Glass Slides, Celestial Astronomy, Astrology
31 total glass slides housed in case, various astronomical images. Antique charts and renderings, photos of comets, solar systems, and other phenomenon. Some duplicate slides. Size: case 4.5"T x 10.5"L x 4.5"D, slides 3.25"T x 4"L

62
Semi Precious Stone Planet Orrery
A model of our solar system with wood base and semi precious stone spheres as the planets. The sun is calcite, the planets are garnet, howlite, agate, jade, moonstone, lapis lazuli and jasper. Battery operated and was moving at time of photos. Size: ...

63
4 Skulls Carved From Stone
Collection of 4 carved stone skulls. Largest is Yooperlite, UV reactive as seen in last photo. Smaller selection are sodalite, green jasper, and ocean jasper. Size: 1.5"T-3"T

64
5 Pc Carved Stone Skull Collection
5 carved stone skulls, largest is moss agate with some exposed crystal cavities. The smaller selection are various varieties of jasper and agate. Size: 1.5"T - 2.25"T

65
Desert Rose Mineral Specimens
Collection of pieces of selenite in its desert rose form. Size: largest 7.5" long

66
Shiva Lingam Stone On Wood Stand
Nice scale shiva lingam stone on wood stand. Size: stone alone 8.5"L x 5.5" diameter, 6.5"T on stand

67
Collection of 10 Ostrich Egg Shells
A collection of loose ostrich egg shells. Endless possibilities, also great for artist use. Size: average 5.5" long

68
Antique Burmese Market Weights
Group of four antique Burmese market weights, all in the shape of a bird of paradise. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.75"T

69
Antique Burmese Opium Weights
Set of three antique Burmese market weights, bird of paradise figures. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.5"T

70
Burmese Market Weights
Three antique Burmese opium weights. Two birds of paradise and a lion. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.5" T

71
Voodoo-Eros Book By Felix Bryk, Numbered 1
Voodoo-Eros: Ethnological Studies in the Sex Life of the African Aborigines. Book By Felix Bryk. Limited printing in English and only available by subscription, number 1 of 500. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 1'D

72
Drapeau, Voodoo Haitian Flag
Haitian Voodoo Flag or Drapeau, featuring Grand Bois, an Ioa associated with nature. Sequins on Fabric, signed "AM." Measured: L 32" x W 27.5"

73
Haitian Folk Art Steel Cutout
Haitian folk art figural steel cut out, signed P.B., spirit animal. Size: 13.5"T x 12"W

74
Haitian Figural Steel Cutout
Haitian folk art steel cut out, fish imagery, signed Bruno on reverse. Size: 10"T x 14.5"L

75
Eyes Wide Shut Pain and Pleasure Party Kit
Eyes Wide Shut Pain and Pleasure Party Kit for 2. Cased in a beautifully carved casket, this kit contains masks, whips, feathers, and ritual objects for homage to Bacchus, Eros, Cupid, Marquis de Sade, and any lords of debauchery. Provenance: De-acc...

76
Inuit Walrus Bone Club, Baculum Scrimshaw
Hand carved Inuit club made from a walrus baculum. Features various sea mammals, signed Boyd Didrickson, Sitka Alaska. Size: 18"L

77
Yamantaka Mask, Tibetan Buddhist
Carved wood Tibetan Bubbhist Yamantaka mask, The Destroyer of Death or Conqueror of Death. Adorned with skulls and a wrathful gaze he symbolizes the victory over the fear of death. Size: 10.5"T x 7.5"W x 4"D

78
Yamantaka Mask, Destroyer Of Death
Carved wood Tibetan Bubbhist Yamantaka mask, The Destroyer of Death or Conqueror of Death. Adorned with skulls and a wrathful gaze he sybolizes the victory over the fear of death. Size: 10"T x 8"W x 4"D

79
Kapala Monkey Skull, Tibetan Ceremonial Skull
Amazing Tibetan Kapala monkey skull. Skull cap is hinged and opens for ceremonial use. The skull is decorated on all sides with with adornments made to look like parts of his face including ears with multiple earrings, real teeth and a faux tongue, o...

80
Tibetan Shrine Altar Box
Tibetan Shrine Box. Ready to be fitted. Size: 20.25H x 14.25W x 14.75D

81
Continental Orientalism Carved Wood Figure
Continental Orientalism Carved Wood Figure. Architectural or perhaps nautical. Size: 22"T x 11"L x 8"D

82
George Roether Mask Grouping, Political Figures
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

83
George Roether Actors Mask Collection
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

84
George Roether Masks, Historical Figures
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

85
Folk Art Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull
Folk art hand carved human skull with attached mandible. Repair as shown. Size: 7.5"T x 5.5"W x 9"L

86
Soviet Matryoshka Set, Communist Leaders
Matryoshka Communist leaders, nesting dolls, from Russia. Features all the heavy hitters, Gorbachev, Stalin, Lennon, Krushchov, Brazhnev, and more. Artist signature on underside. Size: 9"T x 4.5" diameter

87
Afghan War Rug, Helicopters & Tanks
Vintage Afghan war rug, camel hair, repeating pattern of temples, tanks, planes, helicopters and trucks. 20th c. Russian occupation. Cottage industry souvenir for purchase by soldiers. Size: 2'9" x 4'1"

88
After Bergman, Bronze Sarcophagus
After Franz Bergman, Vienna bronze Egyptian sarcophagus with nude female inside. Hinge and locking mechanism work. Signed on back. Size: 8.5"T x 3.5"W x 4.75"D

89
Lou Desmarais, Phalanges Sculpture, Bronze
Lou Desmarais, Phalanges Sculpture, Bronze hand form on wood plinth. . Size: 23"T x 9"W x 5.5"D

90
Mid-Century Alabaster Carved Heart
A mid century take on a Memento Mori piece. Hand carved anatomical alabaster heart on vintage wood base. Reads "1960" & "To Our Dearest Friend." Signed with initials on the back but indistinguishable. Solid piece with nice weight and a great size. Ev...

91
Memento Mori Skull On Stand, Bone
Continental style carved bone memento mori skull on carved wood plinth. Size: 3.5"T x 2"L x 2"D

92
German Fortune Telling Cards, 2 Decks
2 Early German Card Sets, ca. late 19th C., includes Fr. Kipper;s Wahrsagekarten mit Gebrauchsanweisung, FX Schmid, with original sheet of card descriptions, 36 cards. And about the coolest cover art I've ever seen on a deck of cards. It's a wizard w...

93
The Lancashire Witches, Ainsworth
1854 third edition of William Harrison Ainsworth's The Lancashire Witches. The novel is based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. Includes all original artwork. Considered a seminole piec...

94
Occult & Witchcraft Book Selection
Three great works on witchcraft and the occult. Egyptian Magic by E.A. Wallis Budge, illustrated. The Occult, A History by Colin Wilson, with small photo section, first edition. Witchcraft Magic and The Supernatural, The weird World of the Unknown, b...

95
Ghostly Tales, Henry James, 1st Edition
Ghostly Tales, by Henry James, special edition from the Franklin Library in Pennsylvania. Illustrations by Scott Reynolds. First edition. Size: 9"T x 6"W x 1.25"D

96
Women Of Weird, Eerie Stories By The Gentle Sex
Women of Weird, a collection of 12 short stories complied by Seon Manley & Gogo Lewis. Cover art by Edward Gorey. First Edition. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 0.75"D

97
Ladies Of The Gothics, Tales Of Romance & Terror
Ladies of the Gothics, a collection of 10 short stories compiled by Seon Manley & Gogo Lewis. Cover art by Edward Gory and signed on the back cover. Aurthors include Mary Shelley and Emily Bronte. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 0.75"D

98
A Collection Of Books On Vampires, Dracula, Signed
5 books on Dracula and vampires. Bram Stoker's Dracula with illustrations by Edward Gorey. First edition of this extended publication. A Clutch Of Vampires by Raymond T. McNally with artwork from Edward Gorey, Edvard Munch and more. In Search of Drac...

99
A Selection Of Books On Hauntings, Signed
4 hardcover books on hauntings and mystery. Masterpieces of Mystery and Suspense, short stories edited by Martin Greenberg with cover art by Edward Gorey. Haunted America, short stories complied by Marvin Kaye. Hauntings Tales of the Supernatural, ed...

100
Book Collection On Witchcraft & Demons, Signed
Four books covering witchcraft, warlocks, and demons. The Penguin Book of Witches & Warlocks, complied by Marvin Kaye, inscribed on the inside, illustrations from Edward Gorey. Devils & Demons, short stories complied by Marvin Kaye with Gorey cover a...

101
Ciba Symposia 1939-1941, Medical Journal
33 volumes of Ciba Symposia Medical Journal, years 1939-1941. Topics are incredibly fascinating, including Egyptian alchemy, the anatomical theater, Babylonian medicine, hermaphrodites, trepanation and more. Size: 9"T x 6"W

102
Ciba Symposia 1942-1945, Medical Publication
32 volumes for Ciba Symposia magazine, 1942-1945. Riveting topics including serpent medicine, shamanic medicine, art of the insane, apothecary jars and more. Size: 9"T x 6"W

103
Handbook Of Egyptian Gods & Mummy Amulets
Reprint of the original 1909 Handbook of Egyptian Gods in paperback. Packed with amazing imagery. Wear as seen in photos, loose cover. Size: 9.5"T x 7"W

104
College of Physicians Graduation Invitation
Embossed invitation to the Graduation of the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Chicago, April 20, 1897. Skull and cross bones imagery. Ephemera. Size: 5.5"T x 4.5"W

105
Edward Gorey, The Gilded Bat, Signed Special Ed.
Edward Gorey, The Gilded Bat, Signed. Special edition 1979 First Printing, Dodd, Mead. For Attendees of ABA, LA, 1979. Size: 6.5"H x 7"W

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The Wunderkammer 2024
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Auction Date(s)
Thursday Oct 24, 2024 Completed
Auction Location

Hatboro, PA 19040
Company
Ashcroft and Moore LLC

Contact: Alexander Stanku
Phone: (267) 317-7735
Website: www.ashcroftandmoore.com/

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Hi-Bid Platform for Absentee Bidding ONLY. Our annual tradition. October's Anthology of the Peculiar, The Ultimate Collector's Sale. It is a celebration of beauty in the abnormal, curiosity in the eccentric, and the lore of the supernatural. A finely curated sale of medical specimens, taxidermy, occult wares, rare books, art, anthropological artifacts, and unique furnishings. This is a Real-time, online-only auction with Absentee Proxy bidding and Telephone bidding available. Preview days are available by appointment from Monday, October 21, to Wednesday, October 23, 10 AM-4 PM. Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request and must be requested by 11 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024. We will do our best to answer requests. Please be specific with regard to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description whether accurate or errant. Preview Days are available and will be limited for this sale in that appointments will be required and blocked for 20-minute increments. See the listing for available dates and times.
Our annual tradition. October's Anthology of the Peculiar, The Ultimate Collector's Sale. It is a celebration of beauty in the abnormal, curiosity in the eccentric, and the lore of the supernatural. A finely curated sale of medical specimens, taxidermy, occult wares, rare books, art, anthropological artifacts, and unique furnishings. This is a Real-time, online-only auction with Absentee Proxy bidding and Telephone bidding available. Preview days are available by appointment from Monday, October 21, to Wednesday, October 23, 10 AM-4 PM. Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request and must be requested by 11 pm on Monday, October 21, 2024. We will do our best to answer requests. Please be specific with regard to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description whether accurate or errant. Preview Days are available and will be limited for this sale in that appointments will be required and blocked for 20-minute increments. See the listing for available dates and times.

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Masonic Ceremonial Sash, Compass & Square
Vintage Masonic ceremonial sash, black velvet with gold trim. Attached ceremonial blade, brass and wood, black rosette with compass and square, rosette with triangle, silver etched cross, and a 9 sided star with snake and cross raised medallion. Size...

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Masonic Albert Chain, Fancy Dress Pocket Watch
Fancy modified book chain pocket watch Albert chain. Dog clip on one side and Masonic armor imagery on the other. Size: 20.25"L

3
Antique Masonic Apron, AIOK of M
Ancient and Illustrious Order of the Knights of Malta. Black velvet Masonic ceremonial apron, featured silver trim, skull and cross bones, and cross imagery on front and back. Size: 15"T x 17"L main panel

4
Medieval Style Armor Bascinet Close-Helmet
Medieval style helmet a la Knights of the Round Table. Hinged with visor and gorget. Size: H 15.5" x W 8.5" x D 10.5"

5
Antler Shaving Mirror With Mustache Mug
American Victorian Era shaving mirror with faux antler stand, adjustable beveled mirror, and mustache mug where your shaving mug would be. Size: 11"t x 7.25"L x 8"D

6
Antique Bronze Wild Boar Sconce, Candelabra
Great scale brass candle sconce with wild boar head at the center. Size: 14"T x 17"L x 7"D

7
Cast Iron Green Man Plaque
Cast Iron Greenman mounted on a carved linen fold wood board, wall hung. Size: 20"W x 15.5"D

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Figural Cast Iron Skull
Hollow form cast iron human skull. Size: 5"T x 4"L x 6"D

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Vampire Stake, Human Skull Finial, Ever Ready
Folkloric carved wood element turned Vampire Stake with skull finial on top. Forever ready to be called to duty. Continental Eastern European style impalement implement meant to free ones spirit from the curse of undeath. Provenance: De-accessioned ...

10
Grim Reaper, Memento Mori Carved Wood Figure
Carved wood shrine or altar piece, grim reaper with sickle standing on a pile of skulls with carved wood base. Size: 12"T x 7"L x 2"D

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Crown of Thorns, Jesus, Vampire Stake Kit
Prevent the undead from roaming the earth. European folklore shows that impalement to ones final resting place is effective in the rise of the undead. Crucifix with Jesus and crown of thorns topper and two stakes for a Vampire's heart. Carved wood. ...

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Quartering Backsaw, Carved Antler Handle
The undead will not rise when quartered with this backsaw adorned with a satyr face and the coolest carved antler handle featuring a three headed snake. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years ...

13
St Luke Barley Twist Vampire Stake
Can't lose with St Luke The Evangelist and Apostle of Jesus on your side. Vampire stake in twisted barley form with St Luke finial offering solace to the spirit trapped in a corpse of the undead. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whos...

14
St Florian Vampire Protection Stake
Slightly smaller scale still the best protection from Vampires, carved wood stake with St Florian on top. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a onc...

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Carved Wood Vampire Stake, St Luke
Protection from vampires, carved wood stake with a young St Luke for guidance. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to Liza Minelli), ...

16
Folk Art Carved Wood Stein, Skull Finial
Carved wood Memento Mori stein with a grape and vine motif, topped with carved skull finial. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to L...

17
2 Cat Claw Naja Pendants, Turquoise & Tiger's Eye
Duo of sterling silver necklaces with Navajo naja style pendants featuring wild cat claws with either turquoise or tiger's eye cabochon. Chains both marked as sterling. Size: 16" & 18" chain, pendants approximately 1"T

18
10K Gold Watch Key with Skull, Necklace
Antique 10K gold watch key or fob with monogram and skull and crossbones. Monogram "HMC" and "Nicholas C. Battafarano" on back. Fob is on a vintage 10K double cable chain. Stand not included. Size: 18" chain, 1.5" T pendant, 6.6 g

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10K Anatomical Society Skull Pendent
Solid gold fob for the James A. Gibson Anatomical Society. Fob says "Mortui Vivos Do Cent" in Latin, or "the dead give life to the dead" translated. Back has a monogram, the name Charlotte L. Choper, and the year 1952. Fob is on a French twist chain,...

20
Custom Made Yak Fur Capelet
Beautifully made custom capelet, yak fur with satin lining and rhinestone buttons. Long fur has been well kept. Early 20th C. No arm holes. No tags. Size: 18" across shoulders, 25" collar to bottom of fur

21
Victorian Silver Plate Porcupine Toothpick Holder
Victorian era tooth pick holder, porcupine form, silver plate by Meriden Silver, stamped on bottom. Size: 2"T x 3.5"L x 1"D

22
Tongue Platter, Butcher's Display, Keeling & Co
A rare earthenware platter for display of beef tongue, by Keeling& Co. Made in Burslem England between 1886 and 1912. Black transfer ware scroll work and typography, raised center section to shown off beef tongue at the butchers. Marked on Back. Size...

23
Signed Ugly Face Jug, Folk Art
Ugly face jug by Dale Costner, Vale NC. "We Got To Eat A Little Crow" Sentiment written on the side along with a bird in the mouth. Cracks as shown. Signed on back. As-Is. Size: 7.75"T x 6.5"W x 6"D

24
Bellini Pirolyte Boar's Head Tureen
Italian ceramic figural boar's head soup tureen. Stamped on underside. Majolica style pottery. Size: 9"T x 9"W x 15"L

25
Antique Cast Iron Pig Mold, Head Cheese
Heavy cast iron pig head mold with scalloped edge, traditionally used for the making of head cheese. Great display piece! Size: 11"T x 8.56"W x 3.5"D

26
Figural Bronze Primate Head
Hollow form bronze long haired primate head on wood plinth. Size: 8"T x 10.8"L x 8"D

27
Trio Of Found Animal Skulls
Great collection starter, 3 found animal skulls. Smallest with large front teeth likely musk rat, middle is rabbit and does have its mandible, largest likely fox, missing teeth. Size: 2.5"L x 3.25"L, 5.25"L

28
Oceania Carved Bone Lime Containers
Three Indonesian carved bone lime containers, traditional scrimshaw design, tops carved like royalty adorned with crowns, likely buffalo bone. Ceremonial use. Size:6-6.5"T

29
Horn and Hoof Humidor and Pipe Stand
Steer horns and hooves are fashioned into a dramatic stand with humidor compartment and two carved birds that sit on horn circles. They are removable for transport or shipping. Great scale to this piece. Some small chips and losses to horns, overall ...

30
Vintage Memento, Sail Fish Bill With Shell Inlay
Fishing trophy Sail fish bill with abalone shell inlay, inscribed with date 1953, location, size and weight. Losses to base of bill, ready to hang. Size: 21"L with hook

31
Big Horn Sheep, Horn Pair
Vintage set of horns from a big horn sheep. Nice scale. Great on their own or for artist use. Asymmetric set. Size: irregular, 10"T x 7"L x 5"W & 9"T x 8"L x 7"W

32
Horn & Brass Letter Opener
Antique letter opener, brass blade with curved sheep horn handle. Size: 6"T x 3"L x 1.5"D

33
Goat's Horn Inkwell Standish, Brass Snakes
Goat's horn and brass standish, covered glass inkwell and snake form quill holder. Excellent condition. Size: 8"T x 12"L x 10"D

34
Collection, Alligator, Royal Antelope, & Deer Jaw
Great assortment to start your collection journey. A taxidermy alligator head, 2 deer jaw bones, and a pair of antlers from a royal antelope. Size: 6.5"L-9"L

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Vintage Last Rites Call Box, Sick Box
Vintage Last Rights box, wood with brass accents, ceremonial accoutrements inside. Brass crucifix candelabra, holy water bottle, dried palm frond, rose petals, candles, small plate, vessel, and dried flower satchel. Size: 4.5"T x 10.25"L x 11.5"D box

36
Tramp Art Cross, "Crown Of Thorns"
Tramp art wooden cross Crown of Thorns, nice scale, minor losses throughout and a few repairs. Size: 26"T x 10.5"L x 10.5"D

37
Antique Wall Altar, Viaticum
Antique wall altar, shadow box style. Wood frame with moveable brass candle holders on the sides, top portion contains a chalkware sculpture of Jesus and Mary with reverse painted glass, bottom portion has a door with a depiction of the last supper t...

38
Early Continental Carved Wood Santos
Stunning example of an early continental carved wood and polychrome Santos. Based on his clothes and capillo style hat, he appears Spanish in origin, Possibly St Michael. At one point he had wings. Mounted on base. Losses and wear throughout. Size: 1...

39
Virgin Mary Carved Wood Santos
Carved wood and polychrome Virgin Mary Santos. Repair to outstretched hand. Size: 10.5"T x 3.5"W x 2.75"D

40
Mother Mary Santos On Plinth
Carved wood Santos depicting Mother or The Virgin Mary. Mary is standing on a globe with a snake wrapped around. Imagery is akin to Our Lady Of Guadalupe. Size: 14.5"T x 5.5"W x 4.5"D

41
Cased German Scissors, Etui, Soligen
Amazing cased scissor set, etui, three different sized scissors with crucifixes in the handles. Multiple packs of antique needles. The case itself has a mirror and inscription on the inside "Souvenir of Soligen", outside has alligator embossing. Scis...

42
Art Deco Camel Cigarette, Chinese
Art Deco Style 1930's Camel Cigarette advertisement. "Fun at the Pool" Shanghai China. Size: 29.75"T x 13.5"W

43
Snake Pit Print, From Dante's Inferno, 8th Circle
Depiction of the 8th circle of hell from Dante's Inferno. Punishment for fraud, thrown in a pit and tortured by demons for eternity. Victorian era frame. Size: 14.25"T x 12"W overall

44
Three Witches Numbered Print, Harvey Dinnerstein
Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble.... Three Witches by Harvey Dinnerstein (American 1928-2022). Numbered 120/150 and signed in pencil. Green faux marble frame. Size: 22.5"T x 26.5"L

45
Victorian Stag & Wolf Oil Painting
Victorian era oil on canvas, waterside vignette of a stag and wolf in a stand off. No signature. Losses to gilt frame as shown. Size: 13.5"T x 28"L

46
Demons Are Coming, Demons and Imps in Action
Framed poster advertising the annual Magician's Picnic. Early to mid 20th C. Baltimore MD. Sounds like a great time! Size: 27"T x 18.5"W

47
French Faience Painted Tarot Tile, Lovers
Nice scale cast stone tile, Lover's Tarot Card in French. Framed. Size: 14.5"T x 8.5"W x 1.5"D

48
Antique Stag, Deer Painting, Oil on Canvas
Nice scale antique stag oil on canvas. Some cracking to varnish. Wear to edges of canvas. Not signed. Size: 36"T x 27.5"W

49
Quell the Undead, Vampires, Ghouls
Antique wood chest filled with hammers, stakes, binoculars, a bible, and crucifixes to add in your hunt and elimination of the undead. The village is on guard. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the...

50
Hamlet Size Vampire Kit, Protection From Evil
Fully stocked Vampire Killing Kit, antique trunk filled with multiple styles of blades, a hammer, multiple stakes, various crucifixes, hand gun with powder flask, and an assortment of dried herbs. The most stubborn demon cannot survive staking, shoot...

51
Village Size Vampire Kit In An Antique Coffer
Perfect way to hide your vamp killing supplies- an antique coffer! This one is filled with various hammers, stakes, an antique Bible, and wax sealed jars. Various stakes fashioned from found objects for staking the the heart, mouth or stomach. Prove...

52
Barley Twist Stake & Hammer Vampire Kit
You'll be super confident while hunting vamps with this stake and hammer set at your side. Barley twist carved wood and the hammer crucifix combo has a stupa inspired finial. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was cura...

53
Heavy Timber Stake & Mallet Set
Heavy Timber Stake & Mallet Set. No reason why you protection should be rustic. This is the hammer for you, nice surface area for striking a stake and the hammer handle has an attached stake so your ready in a flash. Provenance: De-accessioned from ...

54
Hourglass, Barley Twist Cage
Hourglass housed in an intricately carved housing, barley twist supports and egg & dart trim on the top and bottom. Size: 17.5"T x 7" diameter

55
Vampire Stake, Protecting Padre
Vampire stake with great scale and a bonus carved wood padre or saint figure on top. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to include acquisitions from David Guest (a once spouse to Liza Mine...

56
Mortar and Pestle, Bat & Evil Eye
For all your herb grinding for spells and potions, this mortar & pestle has a hamsa and evil eye incised motif with gilt bat. Size: 6"T x 5" diameter; 6"T x 2" diameter

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Hammer & Stakes Vampire Protection Kit
Intricately carved hammer and 2 stakes for culling vamps. Great details throughout including twisted stakes, leaf carvings and a cross on the hammer. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated through the years to ...

58
Green Man Saw, Supernatural Protection Weapon
This saw with oversized green man face will not only protect you from vampires, but will scare away werewolves, mummies, ogres, and trolls afraid of being quartered. Provenance: De-accessioned from a private museum whose collection was curated throu...

59
Beetle & Scorpion Preserved Under Glass
Pair of two preserved insects under glass. One is a small scorpion, the other some kind of beetle. The beetles glass is a little iridescent and has a purple cast to it. Glass domes and bases are hand made, some imperfection in the glass. Sizes: 1.75...

60
Pair Of Preserved Cicadas Under Glass
Pair of preserved bugs under glass. Appear to be cicadas. Glass has some imperfections and ripples. Handmade domes and bases. Size 1"T x 3.5" diameter base, 3.5"T x 4" diameter base

61
Glass Slides, Celestial Astronomy, Astrology
31 total glass slides housed in case, various astronomical images. Antique charts and renderings, photos of comets, solar systems, and other phenomenon. Some duplicate slides. Size: case 4.5"T x 10.5"L x 4.5"D, slides 3.25"T x 4"L

62
Semi Precious Stone Planet Orrery
A model of our solar system with wood base and semi precious stone spheres as the planets. The sun is calcite, the planets are garnet, howlite, agate, jade, moonstone, lapis lazuli and jasper. Battery operated and was moving at time of photos. Size: ...

63
4 Skulls Carved From Stone
Collection of 4 carved stone skulls. Largest is Yooperlite, UV reactive as seen in last photo. Smaller selection are sodalite, green jasper, and ocean jasper. Size: 1.5"T-3"T

64
5 Pc Carved Stone Skull Collection
5 carved stone skulls, largest is moss agate with some exposed crystal cavities. The smaller selection are various varieties of jasper and agate. Size: 1.5"T - 2.25"T

65
Desert Rose Mineral Specimens
Collection of pieces of selenite in its desert rose form. Size: largest 7.5" long

66
Shiva Lingam Stone On Wood Stand
Nice scale shiva lingam stone on wood stand. Size: stone alone 8.5"L x 5.5" diameter, 6.5"T on stand

67
Collection of 10 Ostrich Egg Shells
A collection of loose ostrich egg shells. Endless possibilities, also great for artist use. Size: average 5.5" long

68
Antique Burmese Market Weights
Group of four antique Burmese market weights, all in the shape of a bird of paradise. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.75"T

69
Antique Burmese Opium Weights
Set of three antique Burmese market weights, bird of paradise figures. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.5"T

70
Burmese Market Weights
Three antique Burmese opium weights. Two birds of paradise and a lion. Stand not included. Sizes: 1" to 1.5" T

71
Voodoo-Eros Book By Felix Bryk, Numbered 1
Voodoo-Eros: Ethnological Studies in the Sex Life of the African Aborigines. Book By Felix Bryk. Limited printing in English and only available by subscription, number 1 of 500. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 1'D

72
Drapeau, Voodoo Haitian Flag
Haitian Voodoo Flag or Drapeau, featuring Grand Bois, an Ioa associated with nature. Sequins on Fabric, signed "AM." Measured: L 32" x W 27.5"

73
Haitian Folk Art Steel Cutout
Haitian folk art figural steel cut out, signed P.B., spirit animal. Size: 13.5"T x 12"W

74
Haitian Figural Steel Cutout
Haitian folk art steel cut out, fish imagery, signed Bruno on reverse. Size: 10"T x 14.5"L

75
Eyes Wide Shut Pain and Pleasure Party Kit
Eyes Wide Shut Pain and Pleasure Party Kit for 2. Cased in a beautifully carved casket, this kit contains masks, whips, feathers, and ritual objects for homage to Bacchus, Eros, Cupid, Marquis de Sade, and any lords of debauchery. Provenance: De-acc...

76
Inuit Walrus Bone Club, Baculum Scrimshaw
Hand carved Inuit club made from a walrus baculum. Features various sea mammals, signed Boyd Didrickson, Sitka Alaska. Size: 18"L

77
Yamantaka Mask, Tibetan Buddhist
Carved wood Tibetan Bubbhist Yamantaka mask, The Destroyer of Death or Conqueror of Death. Adorned with skulls and a wrathful gaze he symbolizes the victory over the fear of death. Size: 10.5"T x 7.5"W x 4"D

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Yamantaka Mask, Destroyer Of Death
Carved wood Tibetan Bubbhist Yamantaka mask, The Destroyer of Death or Conqueror of Death. Adorned with skulls and a wrathful gaze he sybolizes the victory over the fear of death. Size: 10"T x 8"W x 4"D

79
Kapala Monkey Skull, Tibetan Ceremonial Skull
Amazing Tibetan Kapala monkey skull. Skull cap is hinged and opens for ceremonial use. The skull is decorated on all sides with with adornments made to look like parts of his face including ears with multiple earrings, real teeth and a faux tongue, o...

80
Tibetan Shrine Altar Box
Tibetan Shrine Box. Ready to be fitted. Size: 20.25H x 14.25W x 14.75D

81
Continental Orientalism Carved Wood Figure
Continental Orientalism Carved Wood Figure. Architectural or perhaps nautical. Size: 22"T x 11"L x 8"D

82
George Roether Mask Grouping, Political Figures
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

83
George Roether Actors Mask Collection
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

84
George Roether Masks, Historical Figures
George Roether, (American, 1913-1998), an animator for Disney, had constructed a series of masks depicting movie stars and political figures in the 1930's and early 1940's. The project was turned down so these prototype masks went into storage. They ...

85
Folk Art Carved Wood Memento Mori Skull
Folk art hand carved human skull with attached mandible. Repair as shown. Size: 7.5"T x 5.5"W x 9"L

86
Soviet Matryoshka Set, Communist Leaders
Matryoshka Communist leaders, nesting dolls, from Russia. Features all the heavy hitters, Gorbachev, Stalin, Lennon, Krushchov, Brazhnev, and more. Artist signature on underside. Size: 9"T x 4.5" diameter

87
Afghan War Rug, Helicopters & Tanks
Vintage Afghan war rug, camel hair, repeating pattern of temples, tanks, planes, helicopters and trucks. 20th c. Russian occupation. Cottage industry souvenir for purchase by soldiers. Size: 2'9" x 4'1"

88
After Bergman, Bronze Sarcophagus
After Franz Bergman, Vienna bronze Egyptian sarcophagus with nude female inside. Hinge and locking mechanism work. Signed on back. Size: 8.5"T x 3.5"W x 4.75"D

89
Lou Desmarais, Phalanges Sculpture, Bronze
Lou Desmarais, Phalanges Sculpture, Bronze hand form on wood plinth. . Size: 23"T x 9"W x 5.5"D

90
Mid-Century Alabaster Carved Heart
A mid century take on a Memento Mori piece. Hand carved anatomical alabaster heart on vintage wood base. Reads "1960" & "To Our Dearest Friend." Signed with initials on the back but indistinguishable. Solid piece with nice weight and a great size. Ev...

91
Memento Mori Skull On Stand, Bone
Continental style carved bone memento mori skull on carved wood plinth. Size: 3.5"T x 2"L x 2"D

92
German Fortune Telling Cards, 2 Decks
2 Early German Card Sets, ca. late 19th C., includes Fr. Kipper;s Wahrsagekarten mit Gebrauchsanweisung, FX Schmid, with original sheet of card descriptions, 36 cards. And about the coolest cover art I've ever seen on a deck of cards. It's a wizard w...

93
The Lancashire Witches, Ainsworth
1854 third edition of William Harrison Ainsworth's The Lancashire Witches. The novel is based on the true story of the Pendle witches, who were executed in 1612 for causing harm by witchcraft. Includes all original artwork. Considered a seminole piec...

94
Occult & Witchcraft Book Selection
Three great works on witchcraft and the occult. Egyptian Magic by E.A. Wallis Budge, illustrated. The Occult, A History by Colin Wilson, with small photo section, first edition. Witchcraft Magic and The Supernatural, The weird World of the Unknown, b...

95
Ghostly Tales, Henry James, 1st Edition
Ghostly Tales, by Henry James, special edition from the Franklin Library in Pennsylvania. Illustrations by Scott Reynolds. First edition. Size: 9"T x 6"W x 1.25"D

96
Women Of Weird, Eerie Stories By The Gentle Sex
Women of Weird, a collection of 12 short stories complied by Seon Manley & Gogo Lewis. Cover art by Edward Gorey. First Edition. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 0.75"D

97
Ladies Of The Gothics, Tales Of Romance & Terror
Ladies of the Gothics, a collection of 10 short stories compiled by Seon Manley & Gogo Lewis. Cover art by Edward Gory and signed on the back cover. Aurthors include Mary Shelley and Emily Bronte. Size: 9.25"T x 6.25"W x 0.75"D

98
A Collection Of Books On Vampires, Dracula, Signed
5 books on Dracula and vampires. Bram Stoker's Dracula with illustrations by Edward Gorey. First edition of this extended publication. A Clutch Of Vampires by Raymond T. McNally with artwork from Edward Gorey, Edvard Munch and more. In Search of Drac...

99
A Selection Of Books On Hauntings, Signed
4 hardcover books on hauntings and mystery. Masterpieces of Mystery and Suspense, short stories edited by Martin Greenberg with cover art by Edward Gorey. Haunted America, short stories complied by Marvin Kaye. Hauntings Tales of the Supernatural, ed...

100
Book Collection On Witchcraft & Demons, Signed
Four books covering witchcraft, warlocks, and demons. The Penguin Book of Witches & Warlocks, complied by Marvin Kaye, inscribed on the inside, illustrations from Edward Gorey. Devils & Demons, short stories complied by Marvin Kaye with Gorey cover a...

101
Ciba Symposia 1939-1941, Medical Journal
33 volumes of Ciba Symposia Medical Journal, years 1939-1941. Topics are incredibly fascinating, including Egyptian alchemy, the anatomical theater, Babylonian medicine, hermaphrodites, trepanation and more. Size: 9"T x 6"W

102
Ciba Symposia 1942-1945, Medical Publication
32 volumes for Ciba Symposia magazine, 1942-1945. Riveting topics including serpent medicine, shamanic medicine, art of the insane, apothecary jars and more. Size: 9"T x 6"W

103
Handbook Of Egyptian Gods & Mummy Amulets
Reprint of the original 1909 Handbook of Egyptian Gods in paperback. Packed with amazing imagery. Wear as seen in photos, loose cover. Size: 9.5"T x 7"W

104
College of Physicians Graduation Invitation
Embossed invitation to the Graduation of the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Chicago, April 20, 1897. Skull and cross bones imagery. Ephemera. Size: 5.5"T x 4.5"W

105
Edward Gorey, The Gilded Bat, Signed Special Ed.
Edward Gorey, The Gilded Bat, Signed. Special edition 1979 First Printing, Dodd, Mead. For Attendees of ABA, LA, 1979. Size: 6.5"H x 7"W