Shooting gallery target collectors aim for perfect patinas

The only known H.C. Evans Man in the Moon shooting gallery target achieved $15,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2020. Image courtesy of Soulis Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
The only known H.C. Evans Man in the Moon shooting gallery target achieved $15,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2020. Image courtesy of Soulis Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
The only known H.C. Evans Man in the Moon shooting gallery target achieved $15,000 plus the buyer’s premium in September 2020. Image courtesy of Soulis Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — With antiques, condition is everything, but when it comes to cast iron shooting gallery targets, what’s known as “original surface” is most important.

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Shooting gallery targets aim for $45K+ at Nye & Co, July 20

The Stick-Up, a shooting gallery target by William F. Mangels, est. $15,000-$25,000
Left, Shorty or The Draw, a shooting gallery target by William F. Mangels, est. $10,000-$20,000; Right, The Stick-Up, another shooting gallery target by Mangels, est. $15,000-$25,000
Left, Shorty or The Draw, a shooting gallery target by William F. Mangels, est. $10,000-$20,000; Right, The Stick-Up, another shooting gallery target by Mangels, est. $15,000-$25,000

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. – Nye & Company Auctioneers will kick off its Chic and Antique Estate Treasures Auction on Wednesday, July 20, which will contain designer and English furniture and fine and decorative art. Bidding will begin promptly at 10 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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