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Indianapolis, IN, United States
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Humanitiques Live! Collecting Uniqueness
humanitiques
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A category of collectibles comprising antiques, oddities, curiosities, historical artifacts and memorabilia, unique design and illustrations that reflect the diversity and eccentricities of humanity in historical and popular culture. Items classified as humanitiques are valued for their representation of human creativity, identity, and cultural expression through rare, unusual, or distinctive artifacts.
Welcome to Ripley Auctions? Humanitiques Live auction!
Gallery Preview: Wednesday, June 11th, 2-5pm or by appointment.
Doors open 12PM day of sale.
Join us in bidding online or in person in our first ever Humanitiques Live! auction, celebrating the intricacies of humanity. This auction serves as a celebration focusing on the uniqueness, creativity, and history of humankind as we know it.
Highlights include an historic collection of Madam CJ Walker ephemera with provenance from the heirs, Spectacular 1920s Gothic Architectural elements carved from Indiana limestone salvaged in the year 2000 from The A. Philip Randolph Campus High School, Harlem, NYC, including Gargoyles, Grotesques, and Guardians, a collection of original Billie Holiday band charts and ephemera, a monumental Scottish Rite Masonic stained glass window from Fort Wayne, IN ca. early 20th Century, Historical memorabilia from the first years of the Indy 500 incl. medals, pennants, and postcards, 1956 Thompson Classic wooden boat, vintage motorcycle dealer signs, antique advertising, store displays, RCA light up sign, medical, science, technology, apothecary, and optometry collection, antique collectibles, 1920s German candy containers, Lackner Neon-Glo Bakelite clocks, rare mechanical banks, and much more!
Enter the realm of history as you immerse yourself in the fascinating world that is the human mind. All items in this sale reflect different genres, eras, and situations throughout history, and the uniqueness of each lot reflects that
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0121: Vintage case of Celluloid discs from American Optical for optical testing with 2 disc holders. 10Est. $10-$10,000
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0122: Antique Early 20th c. American Optical Company optometrist’s oculist test case. 15"L x 7"W x 3Est. $10-$10,000
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0123: 2 pairs of antique decentering glasses made in Japan and Germany, unbranded. 7 3/4"L x 1 3/4"WEst. $10-$10,000
0124: Case of vintage contact lenses, Mueller Welt Fluidless Contact Lenses, vintage optical equipment.Est. $10-$10,000Lot Passed
0125: Art Deco tinted pink octagonal lens eyeglasses with gold filled engraved hardware and original case.Est. $10-$10,000Lot Passed
0126: 2 pairs Antique Victorian lorgnette opera pince-nez eyeglasses with tortoise shell and cork noseEst. $10-$10,000Lot Passed
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0127: Antique eyeglasses group with 14K gold frame glasses, Art Deco ArtCraft gold filled glasses withEst. $10-$10,000
0128: Vintage 4pc. eyewear glasses group with two gold filled pairs, faux tortoise shell pair, black frameEst. $10-$10,000Lot Passed
0129: Vintage group of clip on sunglasses with hard shell and soft shell cases. 4"L x 2 1/8"W (round greenEst. $10-$10,000Lot Passed
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0130: 3 pairs Antique vintage sunglasses with 2 pairs of Willson sunglasses, dark cobalt blue lensEst. $10-$10,000
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0131: Vintage pair of Wilson green lens welding safety goggles with leather protectors and pair of WilsonEst. $10-$10,000
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0132: Antique Civil War era artillery wire mesh safety glasses / goggles with storage tin. 5 1/4"L x 1Est. $10-$10,000
0133: 2 pairs of vintage safety goggles with one Wellsworth pair and Willson goggles tin case. 5 1/8"L x 1Est. $10-$10,000Lot Passed
0134: Vintage Willson safety goggles with mesh eye protection and leather details. 5"L x 1 7/8"WEst. $10-$10,000Lot Passed
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0136: 2 pairs of vintage Aviator / Motorcycle leather and metal goggles. 6 1/2"L x 2"W (smaller pair)Est. $10-$10,000
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0137: Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI 1909 balloon race postcard "Ready for the Race". 3 1/2"H x 5Est. $10-$10,000
0138: Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI balloon race postcard "Scene during Balloon Races at theEst. $10-$10,000Lot Passed
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0139: Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Post WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"WEst. $10-$10,000
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0140: Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 5/8"H x 5 1/2"W (1909Est. $10-$10,000
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0141: Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W (datedEst. $10-$10,000
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0142: Indianapolis Motor Speedway IMS Pre WWI Indy 500 racing postcards group. 3 1/2"H x 5 1/2"W (undatedEst. $10-$10,000
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