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Mystery of the Pyramids. Columbus, UF Grant, ca. 1965.

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Mystery of the Pyramids - U.F. Grant: A Don Potts effect where a pyramid stack of colored wooden discs are covered with a tube. Although the tube and contents are turned upside down, when the cover is removed, the discs are still stacked

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Vend-It Corp. 1 Cent Mystery Columbus Bulk Vendor.: Vend-It Corp. 1 Cent Mystery Columbus Bulk Vendor. Minneapolis, ca. 1933. Most likely made by Columbus for Vend–It. Cast iron base and lid. Original green paint on Art Deco style base and lid. Origi

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Columbus Vending Co. 5 Cent Model 38 (Tri-More) Vendors: Columbus Vending Co. 5 Cent Model 38 (Tri-More) Vendors on Original Stand. Columbus, ca. 1939. Three machines to vend gumballs, peanuts and candy. Globes being the number four octagonal type. Decal on

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Norris Mfg. One Cent / Five Cent “The: Norris Mfg. One Cent / Five Cent “The Master” Fantail Gumball Vendor. Columbus, ca. 1920s. Cast aluminum front, green porcelain base. Penny for one turn, nickel for five. 16 x 8 x 8”

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R.D. Simpson Company 1 Cent Cast Iron Simpson Jr. Bulk: R.D. Simpson Company 1 Cent Cast Iron Simpson Jr. Bulk Vendor. Columbus, ca. 1920. Called a bulk vendor because it could vend breath pellets, gumballs or peanuts. Also named the “Supreme Jr.” and

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1¢ Columbus Mystery Gum Ball Vending Machine.: Has a cast iron body with its original olive green finish and small details of red pin striping displayed around the base. It has a large front mouth with interior tray. Condition is fair with visible

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Wil-Kil (exterminator) w/Cockroach Image Porcelain Neon Sign: rated 9+, 60"x84"x10", the two-piece SSP neon sign has excellent color and gloss, fields are clean, has a few chips in the outer field, marked C.A. Grant, neon works.

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Master Prophylactic Vending Machine. Columbus: Norris: Master Prophylactic Vending Machine. Columbus: Norris Manufacturing, ca. 1920s. Ten-cent coin operated machine of cast aluminum dispenses condoms Height 20”. Working, with keys.

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THURSTON, Howard (1869 – 1936). Thurston’s Greatest Mystery...: THURSTON, Howard (1869 – 1936). Thurston’s Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet. [Cleveland: Otis Litho], ca. 1924. Striking one-sheet poster depicts a Willys-Overland Whippet automobil

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Thurston’s Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet.: Thurston, Howard. Thurston's Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet. Cleveland: The Otis Litho. Co, ca. 1928. Striking one-sheet poster depicts a Willys-Overland Car vanishing in mid-air at Thurston'

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U.S. Grant Boldly Signed Card as General: U.S. Grant Boldly Signed Card as General Autographed card, measuring 3.25" x 2", no place, ca. 1864-69. Likely taken from an autograph album, this card has been signed by the soon-to-be president as "

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OSCAR SCHMIDT STELLA PARLOR GUITAR.: New Jersey, ca. 1927. Victoria labels. Early large auditorium size, just under 15 inches wide. Original pyramid bridge; parts; tuners. Some repairs and split. 26.5"l. Original Geib/Martin case (3/32-L

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1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 2: 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 SGC 2. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as condition can be subj

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1961 Les Paul Double Cutaway Gibson Electric Guitar: A 1961 Les Paul double cutaway custom made left handed Gibson electric guitar, serial number 11977, having a one piece mahogany neck and mother of pearl inlaid fretboard, double cutaway mahogany body

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Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig Signed Baseball: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Miller Huggins and Bob Shawkey signed baseball. A 1927 Reach Official American League Baseball with the original box. The stamping on the ball with 'American League Ball' in scr

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Mystery of the Pyramids. Columbus, UF Grant, ca. 1965.

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Mystery of the Pyramids. Columbus, UF Grant, ca. 1965. No matter which way the decorated canister is turned – right side up or upside down – the pyramid-shaped stack of graduated blocks inside stays right side up, in defiance of all physical laws. Large and small sizes included; the largest 6” high. Paint worn; good.