![Space & Astronaut Memorabilia](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179862055_1_x.jpg?height=528&quality=70&width=528)
Historical Memorabilia
![TURNER BROS. CIRCUS MODEL: CRAFTED BY ALETA ALBERT E. TURNER (AMERICAN, 1922-2011) WHO WAS A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER WHOSE HOBBIES WERE CIRCUS AND RAILROAD MODELS. THIS MODEL REPRESENTS A LIFETIME OF BUILDING. HO SCALE MODEL](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883935_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![HUMAN CANNON BALL OUTFIT: AUTHENTIC SHOW-USED HUMAN CANNONBALL RIG. CHEVROLET S-10 CHASSIS AND CAB, COMPLETE HYDRAULICS AND MECHANISMS. PLEASE INSPECT PHOTOS FOR CONDITION. THIS UNIT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS SOLD AS-IS, WHER](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883937_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720884154)
![THE HOBSON SCROLL - RINGLING CIRCUS TENTS: THE HOBSON SCROLL IS AN IMPORTANT, MONUMENTAL HAND-DRAWN COMPOSITION COMPLETED BY WILLIAM HOBSON, RINGLING BROS. BARNUM BAILEY CIRCUS TENTMAKER, 1927-1939. THE DRAWING WAS COMPLETED C.1928 IN AN EFFOR](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883804_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![RINGLING BROS. BARNUM BAILEY CIRCUS WAGON: AUTHENTIC WAGON #61 FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH. THESE WAGONS WERE USED FOR TRANSPORT OF PROPS, SUPPLY, WARDROBE AND CONCESSIONS ON THE SHOW. CURRENTLY LOCATED IN THE TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA AREA. NOT](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883938_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![RINGLING BROS. BARNUM BAILEY CIRCUS POLICE: OBSOLETE POLICE CHIEF BADGE BY SMITH & WARREN. RINGLING BROS. BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS - GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH - 146TH SEASON. LIMITED EDITION FANTASY BADGE PROFESSIONALY MADE BY SMITH AND WARREN FOR P](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883889_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![ROSAIRE PERKY PEKES STAGECOACH WAGON: WORLD-REKNOWNED DOG ACT PRESENTED BY DAVID ROSAIRE. WORLD TRAVELED STAGECOACH AS USED IN THE ACT. THE ACT STARTED IN 1958 WITH THIS COACH REPLACING A PREVIOUS VERSION IN THE EARLY 1970'S. GREAT DANE P](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883936_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![RINGLING BROS. WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWS POSTER: RARE - RINGLING BROS. PROPRIETORS & MANAGERS OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWS, FOUNDERS OF THE NEW SCHOOL OF AMERICAN SHOWMEN, PROMOTERS OF THE NEWEST AND BRIGHTEST IDEAS, BACKED BY UNLIMITED CAPITAL. ON](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883785_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![John F. Kennedy Handwritten Manuscript Catholic Faith Photo Frame: John F. Kennedy Handwritten Manuscript Catholic Faith Photo Frame](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3235/333911/180422673_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718813711)
![Relic Cane Crafted From Wood of Independence Hall: Independence Hall [Philadelphia, PA], ca. 1855 Relic Cane Crafted From Wood of Independence Hall Relic A wooden cane with silver capped handle, engraved: "Wood from the Hall of Independence erected 17](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6306/336885/182244565_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721235038)
![GOLD 1886 POLICE BADGE FROM ROCHESTER, NEW: HAMPSHIRE. This exceptionally attractive hand-engraved badge measures approx. 3" x 2 1/8". The badge has been professionally electronically tested and has proven to be 14k gold. The front of the badge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6203/336465/182182425_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721418663)
![Impressive Archive Of JFK John F. Kennedy Material: J.F. Kennedy Assassination. Comprehensive collection of 99 items relating to the life and death of President Kennedy, annotated and contained in a album. The majority of the signatures are gathered on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/483/336502/181979611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720822844)
![BARNUM AND BAILEY GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH POSTER: BARNUM & BAILEY GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH, THE WHOLE FAMILY AT THE CIRCUS AND THIS IS WHAT THEY SAW. DEPICTION OF AWESTRUCK PATRONS OVERLOOKING A 5 RING DISPLAY. ONE SHEET, RUSSELL-MORGAN PRINT - CINCINN](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883794_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![WILLIAM HOBSON CIRCUS WORKING PLANS: WILLIAM HOBSON COLLECTION. HOBSON WAS CHIEF TENTMAKER FOR RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS AND AFFILIATED SHOWS FROM 1927 UNTIL 1939. INCLUDED IN THIS LOT IS A VERY SPECIAL COLLECTION OF FOUR](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883806_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![RINGLING BROS. BARNUM BAILEY CIRCUS WARDROBE: ORIGINAL WARDROBE FRAGMENT FROM THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH, C.1928. BEJEWELED FABRIC WITH GOLD TRIM. 8"X15". WILLIAM HOBSON COLLECTION. HOBSON WAS CHIEF TENTMAKER FOR RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883823_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![RINGLING BROS. BARNUM BAILEY CIRCUS PHOTOGRAPH: ORIGINAL PANORAMIC PHOTOGRAPH OF THE RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS SET UP AT SEASON'S END UPON IT'S RETURN HOME TO WINTERQUARTERS IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA ON OCTOBER 27, 1928. UNMOUNTE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![WILLIAM HOBSON CIRCUS TENT MEMORABILIA: COLLECTION OF SCARCE IMAGES OF THE SARASOTA WINTERQUARTERS SAIL LOFT DURING WILLIAM HOBSON'S TENURE C.1930'S. A PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF THE SAIL LOFT, WHERE THE GREAT BILLOWY CIRCUS TENTS OF SUMMERTIM](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883810_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![WILLIAM HOBSON CIRCUS MEMORBILIA: WILLIAM HOBSON COLLECTION. HOBSON WAS CHIEF TENTMAKER FOR RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS AND AFFILIATED SHOWS FROM 1927 UNTIL 1939. HOBSON'S PERSONAL COLLECTION OF MEMENTOS INCLUDING: LAYOU](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883807_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![RINGLING BROS. BARNUM BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER: RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS POSTER - PAWAH - THE WORLD-FAMOUS SACRED WHITE ELEPHANT OF BURMA. THE ONLY GENUINE WHITE ELEPHANT EVER TRANPORTED FROM THE MYSTICAL EAST AND THE ONLY ONE FOUN](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883826_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![SELLS BROTHERS ENORMOUS RAILROAD SHOWS POSTER: RARE - SELLS BROTHERS CIRCUS - ENORMOUS RAILROAD SHOWS - NOW UNITED. HALF SHEET, STROBRIDGE LITHO, C.1880'S. OWNER PORTRAITS OF THE SELLS BROTHERS INCLUDING, EPHRAIM, LEWIS, PETER AND WILLIAM WHO WERE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883788_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![P.T. BARNUMS NEW AND GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH: RARE - P.T. BARNUM'S NEW AND GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH, COMING ON FOUR SPECIAL TRAINS, 1876. THIS SPECIAL, HAND-TINTED POSTER WAS ACQUIRED FROM DECENDENTS OF THE BARNUM ESTATE. H.A. THOMAS & CO. LITH., N](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4778/336208/181883793_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720731048)
![John F. Kennedy Texas Welcome Dinner Ticket Date Deceased: John F. Kennedy Texas Welcome Dinner Ticket Date Deceased](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3235/333911/180422674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718813711)
![1900's "Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey:Girls On Horses" & Elephant Circus Posters: 1900's "Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey:Girls On Horses" & Elephant Circus Posters](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3235/333911/180422298_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718813711)
![JFK John F Kennedy US President Signed Campaign Hat Presidential Elections: JFK John F Kennedy US President Signed Campaign Hat Presidential Elections, signed on top of hat.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2050/336910/182389809_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721429755)
![John F. Kennedy Hand Drawn & Signed Bullet Wounds Sketch By Phys: John F. Kennedy Hand Drawn & Signed Bullet Wounds Sketch By Phys](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3235/333911/180422582_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718813711)
News about Historical Memorabilia
![Hake’s online-exclusive sale takes novel approach with $9.99 opening bids](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Hakes-GPA-News-Header-1029_1000x600-1.jpg)
Hake’s online-exclusive sale takes novel approach with $9.99 opening bids
YORK, Pa. – Hake’s is hosting a special online-exclusive auction covering a large array of collecting categories spread out over 2,500 lots. The auction is filled with comics, political material, action figures and toys, video games, art, VHS tapes, and more – all starting at just $9.99. The auction has opened for bidding and will close […]
![Suffrage movement recalled through memorabilia at Potter & Potter, Nov. 17](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/465-copy-1.jpg)
Suffrage movement recalled through memorabilia at Potter & Potter, Nov. 17
CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a nearly 700-lot Historical Memorabilia & Americana Sale on Thursday, November 17, starting at 10 am Central time. It will feature relics of the suffrage movement, Civil Rights ephemera and Civil War memorabilia, as well as materials relating to Abraham Lincoln and other American presidents. Absentee and Internet live […]
![Serbian medal, diamond ring outshine all others at Michaan’s sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/25036_4-01-1.jpeg)
Serbian medal, diamond ring outshine all others at Michaan’s sale
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Michaan’s monthly gallery auction, which took place September 17, comprised decorative arts spanning an array of cultures and styles, including painted Russian icons, African masks and figures, framed Disney celluloids, a variety of designer jewelry and many genres of Chinese pottery and carvings.
![Rough Riders archive leads charge at John Moran, Sept. 20](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PHOTO_1-1.jpeg)
Rough Riders archive leads charge at John Moran, Sept. 20
LOS ANGELES — John Moran Auctioneers will hold a Traditional Collector auction on Tuesday, September 20, beginning at noon Pacific time. With more than 300 lots, the sale has everything from 18th-century English and Neoclassical fine and decorative art to French Country and Colonial antique furniture. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.