Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction 2013-04-14 Auction - 649 Price Results - Showtime Auction Services in MI - Page 20
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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Main Hose Cart Fire Lantern: Main Hose Cart Fire Wagon Lantern with mounting bracket. Six sided etched glass. 3 emerald, 3 clear. DeVoursney Bros. NY, Makers. Complete with burner and eagle finial. Front door panel has two
2211: Main Hose Cart Fire LanternEst. $1,500-$3,000
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Pair of Fire Apparatus Side Lamps: Pair of Fire Apparatus Side Lamps. Nickel over brass with etched "1" on clear glass panels. DeVoursney Bros. New York, maker. Eagle finial and burners. Overall very good condition. 20 inches tall.
2212: Pair of Fire Apparatus Side LampsEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Rare "Dietz Queen" Brass Fire Lantern: Rare "Dietz Queen" Brass Fire Lantern. Cobalt blue glass. Patent date on water shield May 23, 1893. Excellent condition.
2213: Rare "Dietz Queen" Brass Fire LanternEst. $200-$500
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Dietz Fire Queen Lantern: Dietz Fire Queen Lantern. Last patent date '06 on bottom. Re-nickeled. Deep ruby globe.
2214: Dietz Fire Queen LanternEst. $200-$500
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern: Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern. Ruby glass globe. Rare embossed water shield " American LaFrance Fire Engine Co. Inc. Elmira, NY". Patent August 27, 1907. Minor denting otherwise very good condition.
2215: Dietz King Brass Fire LanternEst. $200-$500
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern: Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern. Emerald glass globe. Patent Aug 27, 1907. Some denting from use otherwise good condition.
2216: Dietz King Brass Fire LanternEst. $200-$500
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Rare Fixed Globe Wristlet Fire Lantern: Rare Fixed Globe Wristlet Fire Lantern. Globe etched "Keene 1". Minor repair to base, missing pinch pot clips otherwise very good condition.
2217: Rare Fixed Globe Wristlet Fire LanternEst. $300-$750
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A.J. Sangsters Wristlet Brass Fire Lantern: A.J. Sangsters Wristlet Brass Fire Lantern. Patent 1851. Good condition.
2218: A.J. Sangsters Wristlet Brass Fire LanternEst. $300-$750
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Dietz Fire King Lantern: Dietz Fire King Lantern. American La France. Replated nickel with ruby globe.
2219: Dietz Fire King LanternEst. $200-$500
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern: Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern. Rare embossed water shield "The Seagrave Co. Columbus Ohio". Patent August 27, 1907. Denting to air tubes on sides and top otherwise good condition.
2220: Dietz King Brass Fire LanternEst. $200-$500
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Dietz King Tubular Fire Lantern: Dietz King Tubular Fire Lantern. Rare lift off cage. Steel cage with copper body. Water shield embossed, "Gleason Bailey, Seneca Falls, NY". Patent Jan. 1, 1889. Very good condition.
2221: Dietz King Tubular Fire LanternEst. $200-$500
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Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern: Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern. Nickel plated brass. Patent March 24, 1891. Rare bull's-eye lense under globe. Minor dents with wear to nickel, missing cage otherwise very good condition.
2223: Dietz Tubular Fire LanternEst. $200-$500
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Unusual Nickel Plated Fire Lantern: Unusual Nickel Plated Fire Lantern. Etched glass globe, "Hope 1 w/wreath". No maker. Excellent condition.
2224: Unusual Nickel Plated Fire LanternEst. $300-$750
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Dietz King Fire Lantern: Dietz King Fire Lantern. Steel construction with rare lift off cage and bull's-eye lense under globe. Patent March 21, 1893. Loose soldering on cage mounts otherwise good condition.
2225: Dietz King Fire LanternEst. $200-$500
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Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern Decanter: Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern Decanter. A couple of dents and creases otherwise good condition.
2226: Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern DecanterEst. $100-$200
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Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern: Dietz King Brass Fire Lantern. The Seagrave Co. Columbus, Ohio. Patent 1907.
2227: Dietz King Brass Fire LanternEst. $150-$300
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Copper and Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern: Copper and Brass Eclipse Fire Lantern. Clear globe. Very good condition.
2228: Copper and Brass Eclipse Fire LanternEst. $100-$200
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Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern: Dietz Tubular Fire Lantern. Steel with copper bottom. Very good condition.
2229: Dietz Tubular Fire LanternEst. $100-$200
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Two Fire Lantern Glass Globe: Two Fire Lantern Glass Globes. Dietz Fitall Dark Amber and Emerald. No chips or cracks.
2230: Two Fire Lantern Glass GlobeEst. $50-$100
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Early Leather Fire Bucket: Early Leather Fire Bucket. Painted green with gold stenciling. Wier, F.F.S. 1803, No. 2. Missing handle otherwise good condition. 12 inches tall.
2231: Early Leather Fire BucketEst. $500-$1,000
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Early Leather Fire Bucket: Early Leather Fire Bucket. H. Jacock No. 2. Missing handle otherwise very good condition. 13 inches tall.
2232: Early Leather Fire BucketEst. $200-$300
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Early Leather Fire Bucket: Early Leather Fire Bucket. Hand painted motif with G.L. Brown, Springfield, No. 1. Depicting wood hydrant and hose with Fire Assn. of Springfield. Warping and leather wear on handles. 11 inches tall.
2233: Early Leather Fire BucketEst. $500-$750
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Early Leather Fire Bucket: Early Leather Fire Bucket. Hand painted motif worn except for No. 2. Broken handles and well worn. 12 inches tall.
2234: Early Leather Fire BucketEst. $300-$500
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Early Rubber Fire Bucket: Early Rubber Fire Bucket. Marked Home Hose 7. Very good condition. 11 1/2 inches tall.
2235: Early Rubber Fire BucketEst. $150-$300