Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction 2013-04-14 Auction - 649 Price Results - Showtime Auction Services in MI - Page 11
1932 Hudson 1/4 Scale Auto Show Model CarJ. Chein Popeye Heavy Hitter Tin Wind Up ToyJ. Chein Popeye Bag Puncher Tin Toy
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Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Auction Details

Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction

Over 2,400 lots from three major collections of country store, pedal cars, toys and firefighting memorabilia will be offered the weekend of Apr. 12-14 by Showtime Auction Services, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd. in Ann Arbor. Headlining the event will be the outstanding lifetime collection of Bill and Kathie Gasperino. The couple is well known in antique circles as having one of the finest country store and advertising collections in the United States. Also sold will be Part 2 of the Robert and Harriett Potter firefighting collection and Part 3 of the Ed and Christy Ramsey collection of pedal cars and toys. ?Country store and Advertising collectors will be astounded by what the Gasperinos have gathered over the years, the Potters have a vast accumulation of firefighting equipment, apparatus and memorabilia spanning 50-plus years. In addition, bidders will be treated to the usual lengthy list of categories that have come to typify a Showtime Auctions sale: country store, advertising signs, store tins, soda fountain, Coca-Cola, Western, Native American, farm signs, whiskey, breweriana, match safes, drug store, barber shop, general store, saloon, post office, coin-op, arcade, scales, gambling, cigar and tobacco tins, cash registers, petroliana, showcases, store fixtures, millinery and More.
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Arcade Cast Iron Ladder Truck Fire Toy: Arcade Cast Iron Ladder Truck Fire Toy with rubber tires. Most of the original paint intact. 18 inches long.
1996: Arcade Cast Iron Ladder Truck Fire ToyEst. $50-$100
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Keystone Aerial Ladder Truck and Pump Engine: Keystone Aerial Ladder Truck and Pump Engine in original box. Trucks in near mint condition, box shows some wear. 6 X 2 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches.
1997: Keystone Aerial Ladder Truck and Pump EngineEst. $300-$500
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Cast Iron Horse Drawn Fire Hose Cart Toy: Cast Iron Horse Drawn Fire Hose Cart Toy with driver. Good original condition. 12 1/2 inches long.
1998: Cast Iron Horse Drawn Fire Hose Cart ToyEst. $100-$200
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Cast Iron Two Horse Drawn Fire Steamer Toy: Cast Iron Two Horse Drawn Fire Steamer Toy. Good original condition. 14 1/4 inches long.
1999: Cast Iron Two Horse Drawn Fire Steamer ToyEst. $100-$200
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Cast Iron Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Clock: Cast Iron Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Clock. 100 year commemorative 1825-1925. Good condition. 5 X 6 3/4 X 2 1/2 inches.
2000: Cast Iron Pennsylvania Fire Insurance ClockEst. $200-$500
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National Union Fire Insurance Co. Clock: National Union Fire Insurance Company Clock. Pittsburg, PA. Fire Strikes Every 30 Seconds. Excellent working condition. 15 inch diameter.
2001: National Union Fire Insurance Co. ClockEst. $200-$500
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Occupational Shaving Mug Fireman: Occupational Shaving Mug Fireman with Steamer for Charles Bagley. Decorated by J.R. Voldan Cleveland, Ohio. Wear to gold trim, no chips or cracks.
2002: Occupational Shaving Mug FiremanEst. $50-$100
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Texaco Fire Chief Child's Helmet and Display: Texaco Fire Chief Childs Helmet and Cardboard Store Display. Comes with snipe used to let folks know they were out of helmets. Display and helmet in excellent condition, snipe has some staining.
2003: Texaco Fire Chief Child's Helmet and DisplayEst. $100-$250
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Ed Wynn Bust & Board Game: Ed Wynn Texaco Fire Chief Plaster Bust & Board Game. Entitled, "Ed Wynn, The Fire Chief". Mfg. by Selchow & Righter Co. NY. Original box and board in very good condition.
2005: Ed Wynn Bust & Board GameEst. $100-$250
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Louis Marx Pressed Steel Fire Chief Siren Toy: Louis Marx Pressed Steel Fire Chief Siren Friction Toy. Original paint, normal play wear otherwise good condition. 14 1/2 inches long.
2006: Louis Marx Pressed Steel Fire Chief Siren ToyEst. $200-$350
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Pressed Steel Fire Chief Coupe Wind Up Toy: Pressed Steel Fire Chief Coupe Wind Up Toy. Girard Model Works, Girard, PA maker. Battery operated head and tail light. Original decal and paint. Tail light bulb missing and play wear otherwise good
2007: Pressed Steel Fire Chief Coupe Wind Up ToyEst. $200-$350
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Wood Cass Toys Ride-On Fire Truck: Wood Cass Toys Ride-On Fire Truck. Missing a hub cap and some paint loss otherwise good condition. 30 inches long.
2009: Wood Cass Toys Ride-On Fire TruckEst. $50-$100
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Gamewell Battery Glass Jar: Gamewell Battery Glass Jar. Embossed on both ends with logo. Has contents and lid with terminals. Top marked, "Mfg. exclusively for Gamewell". No chips or cracks. 5 1/2 X 7 3/4 X 3 inches.
2010: Gamewell Battery Glass JarEst. $50-$100
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Embossed City Fire Department Glass Insulator: Embossed City Fire Department Glass Insulator. Bottom lip and interior chips. 4 inches tall.
2011: Embossed City Fire Department Glass InsulatorEst. $50-$75
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Cast Iron Buggy Whip Holder: Cast Iron Buggy Whip Holder Store Display. John H. Best Mfg. Galva, Ill. Patent 1900. By far the best one we have ever seen. Excellent all original condition. 30 X 88 inches.
2012: Cast Iron Buggy Whip HolderEst. $2,500-$5,000
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The New England Whip Co. Sign: The New England Whip Co. String Hanging Sign. "Best Rawhide Whips Made". Two sided. Tears at top holes otherwise very good condition. 13 3/4 X 10 inches.
2013: The New England Whip Co. SignEst. $50-$150
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Santa Fe Paper Travel Poster: Santa Fe, Paper, Travel Poster. Promoting the Southwest. Cowboy and Cowgirl illustration by Hernando Villa, Calif artist. Tear at 6:00 otherwise excellent condition. Framed under glass. 18 X 24
2014: Santa Fe Paper Travel PosterEst. $350-$750
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Wells Fargo Company Express Cast Iron Safe: Wells Fargo Company Express Cast Iron Wall Safe. Depot No. 27, Dodge City, KS. Very good original condition, comes with key. 10 X 13 X 16 inches.
2015: Wells Fargo Company Express Cast Iron SafeEst. $1,000-$3,000
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Earle Evans Horse Shoeing & Blacksmithing Sign: Earle Evans Horse Shoeing & Blacksmithing Embossed Tin Sign. Edge wear and minor paint loss on left side otherwise very good condition. Mounted on wood. 20 X 6 3/4 inches.
2016: Earle Evans Horse Shoeing & Blacksmithing SignEst. $150-$300
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Kaiser Porcelain Hand Painted Art Sculpture: Kaiser Porcelain Hand Painted Art Sculpture entitled, "The Quarter Horse" by artist Robert B. Tate. Comes with paper work. No. 142 limited edition. 13 1/2 X 12 X 7 inches overall.
2017: Kaiser Porcelain Hand Painted Art SculptureEst. $100-$250
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Made in California Woman's Western Shirt: Made in California Woman's Western Shirt, ca. 1950's. Bust measures 36 inches, approx.. Size 8. Excellent condition.
2018: Made in California Woman's Western ShirtEst. $75-$150
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Men's Wooly Chaps with Display Stand: Wooly Chaps with Display Stand. Good Condition. Men's size.
2019: Men's Wooly Chaps with Display StandEst. $500-$1,000
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Early Western Boot Forms with Boots: Early Western Boot Forms with old boots. Frederic S. Whittaker Esq. engraved on wood. Both in very good condition.
2020: Early Western Boot Forms with BootsEst. $200-$350