York Co. Miniature Quilt, ca. 1880s

Charles L. Davis Orchestra. Boston and New York: The Forbes Co., ca. 1880s. One-sheet (40 x 28”) advertising poster for “One of the Old Stock, a $50,000 Production,” “Charles L. Davis’ Celeb

[MAGIC]. Group of pitch books, photos, and ephemera. Over 15 items, including: Conjuring, or Magic Made Easy (New York Popular Pub. Co, ca. 1880s); HOUDINI, Harry. The Adventurous Life of a Versatile

The Holy Land. From Original Drawings by David Roberts, R. A. With Historical Descriptions by The Rev. George Croly, LL. D. London-Paris-New York: Cassel, Petter, Galpin & Co., [ca. late 1880s]. 120 l

Patch work quilt top Ca. 1880s made by Edith Safford York. Other ladies that contributed a patch signed their name to it. Has been re-backed. Approx. 76" square and in good condition.

H.G. Clarke & Co. Things Worth Knowing. A Descriptive List of the Best Games, Conjuring Tricks, Miniature Theatres, and Other Novelties. London, ca. 1880s. Printed wrappers (rear lacking). 52 pages. P

Toonerville Trolley. Lot of 2. New York: Geo. Borgfeldt and Co., ca. [1920s]. Dent cast-iron Toonerville Trolley in original box with pictorial cover; and the miniature tin penny "Cracker Jack" versio

Wells Fargo & Co. Overland Stagecoach model. [New York: The Franklin Mint, ca. 1980s-2000s]. Metal and plastic model of this iconic stagecoach, with excellent detail. With 9 miniature plastic trunks a

Parke Davis & Co. tin lithographed sign. [Philadelphia: Wells & Hope & Co., ca. 1880s]. Large lithograph tin panel depicting the Parke Davis headquarters on the Detroit River, surrounded by ships in t

Coin Pail. Martinka & Co. [?], ca. 1880s. Early toleware pail painted with silver star shapes, specially prepared for the magician to drop inside a stream of coins from mid-air. Including a sleeve of

W.I. Swain’s Western Spectacular Production Jesse James. Newport, KY: The Donaldson Litho Co., ca. 1880s. Color lithograph poster advertising the Western theatrical production depicting various

Mason & Co. High Card Faro Layout. Chicago: Mason & Co., ca. 1880s-1900s. Folding wooden Faro layout with 13 hand-painted cards (all spades). 16 ½ x 40”. Some wear, soiling. Very good.

Edwin F. Mayo as Davy Crockett. Buffalo: The Courier Litho Co., ca. 1880s. Edwin F. Mayo as Davy Crockett rides upon a horse with a young lady’s arms wrapped around his neck. 20 x 27 ½&#822

Laloo and Parasitic Twin Cabinet Card Photograph. New York, ca. 1880s. Framed cabinet photo depicting Laloo and his parasitic twin. Victorian frame. Overall size 12 x 14". Not examined out frame.

Ada Zingara "Snake Enchanter" Cabinet Photo. Chicago: Chicago Photo Co., ca. 1880s. Silver print on embossed studio mount, depicting the snake handler in a parlor. 6 3/4 x 4 1/2".

[TIP TRAY]. Liberty Beer in Bottles Only. Rochester, NY: American Brew Co., ca. 1880s-1910s. Lithographed tin tip tray. 4 ¼” diameter. Minor occasional wear. Excellent.

[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY]. EISENMANN, Charles, photographer. A group of 3 CDVs of Illavaro the Egyptian. New York: ca 1880s.   2 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. CDVs on cardstock mounts, providing full-standing or bus

Cairns & Brother Firefighter Helmet. New York, ca. 1880s. Hand-stitched leather fire helmet with embossed border and metal eagle mounted on top. Interior label reads "Cairns and Bro, 143 Grand St. N.Y

[TIP TRAY]. Kemp & Burpee “Success” Manure Spreader. Syracuse, NY: Kemp & Burpee Mfg. Co., ca. 1880s-1910s. Rectangular lithographed tin tip tray. 3 ¼ x 4 ¾”. Minor wear. E

Kabo Corsets “Crystaloid” Framed Sign. Newark, NJ: The Whitehead & Hoag Co., ca. 1880s-1900s. Sight 9 ¾ x 5 ¼”. Frame size 11 ½ x 7”. Manufacturer’s decal

Climax Buggy Paint Ad with Color Samples. Chicago: Heath & Milligan Mfg. Co., ca. 1880s-1910s. Lithograph poster with eight paint samples mounted onto poster. 14 x 11”. Toned, worn, dampstained.

De La Mano. Two Broadsides. New York, ca. 1880s. Two letterpress broadsides with woodcut illustrations of a learned pig, the magician, and other magical imagery. Larger examples 24 x 4 ¾". Smaller ex

McLoughlin Bros. Chiromagica Wizard Set. New York, ca. 1880s. Magnetic chiromancy set, incomplete, with two (of three lithographed dials) and two (of three) question cards. Original box, sliding cover

Spirit Clock Dial. New York: Martinka & Co., ca. 1900. The hand on a crystal clear clock is spun, and stops at the number chosen by the magician or one of his spectators. Glass dial 14 " diameter. Wit

Antique leather smoke helmet and hood. London: Siebe Gorman & Co., Ltd., [ca. 1880s]. Stiff leather coal miner’s helmet with mica and aluminum viewports at front, metal vent-hole at top, leather