Collect Your Curiosity #9
Iowa Estate Auctions | Evansdale, IA 50707
Date(s) :  1/5/2025 - 1/19/2025
Buyer Premium :  buyers premium added to all bids


Online Only Auction
Soft closing Sunday Night Jan. 19th beging at 4:04Pm cst
Continuing auction for a former Midwest picker in which the items have been in storage for years. Including toy, advertising, country store, primitives, decorative antiques * collectibles and more!
1 Marx Tin Litho Wind Up Toy
Black Cat with ball, VG working cond 8.5"L.
2 Antique Cast Iron "Cabin" Mechanical Bank.
Mfg by J.&E. Stevens, poor non-working cond, trap absent, 4.5"L.
3 Antiique Pressed Steel Toy Wagon
Mfg by Wyandotte, G+ cond10.5"L
4 Tin Litho Toy Wagon & Stove
The wagon with nurseryy rhymes, both inn fair "as found " cond, largest 9"L excluding tonque.
5 Big Bang Carbide Cannon
Cast iron & pressed steel, VG missing rear attachment, untested cond, 23"L
6 6 Fruit Jars of Vintage Glass Marbles
VG+ cond w/zinc lids, 5.25"H
7 Marx Wind Up Toy Tractor
Pressed steel, G+ working cond w/tread absent, 8"L.
8 4 Fruit Jars of Vintage Glass Marbles
VG+ cond , Largest 5.25"H
9 Arcade Cast Iron Tractor
VG cond, w/orig wheels and noting later paint, 3.75"L
10 A Popeye School Tablet
King Features Syndicate 1919-1929, Exc+ unused cond w/some light toning and minor erosion to lower right corner, 10"H x 8"W.
11 5 Big Little/Better Little Books
In various cond together with two mini deks of playing cards, Largest 4.5"H.
12 3 Vintage American Flyer Pullman Train Cars
Fair to G cond, "as-found" 10.5"L
13 5 Jars of Vintage & Semi-Modern Marbles
VG+ cond, Largest 7"H
14 Push-M-Up Jr 4 in 1 Pinball Game
litho play field in wood frame, VG+ working cond. 17"H x 11"W.
15 5 Containers of Vintage Glass Marbles
2 in orig "Marble King" labeled bags, a cream jar & 2 zip lock bags, VG+ cond. Largest 6"L.
16 A Big Bang Carbide Cannon
VG+ orig untested cond. 23"L
17 6 Cream Jars of Vintage & Semi-Modern Glass Marble
Mix of mostly decorative w/some older varigated. VG+ cond. 5.5"H.
18 Salerno Cookies/Crackers Child's Picnic Basket
Tin litho w/bent oak handles, G+ cond noting some oxidation to lid corner,
19 10 Scotch Snuff Containers
Cardboard with litho labels and unopened tin covers, mfg by Helme & American Tobacco, VG-Exc cond, 2.5"H.
20 A Woodette Toy Helicopter
Painted wood w/rotating blades, VG working cond noting 2 blades reglued, 11.5"L
21 A John Morrell Heart Shape Sign
Tin litho ut from a Snow Cap Lard tin, G+ cond, 9.5"H
22 A Vintage Glass Butter Churn
Cast iron mechanism, unmarked, VG+ cond, 13.5"H.
23 A Safeway Grocery Embossed Enameled Sign
Die-cut steel ssp, c1940's G+ cond with some scattered losses, 13.5"Dia.
24 A U.S. Military Hydraulic Fluid Can
dtd 1969 for Artillery recoil, 1 gal. Exc cond. 10.5"T.
25 A Lowney's Hard Candies Container
Tin Litho 5lb, G+ cond w/wear, 9"H.
26 A Maytag Multi-Motor Oil Can
Tin Litho 1 gal, VG cond w/some light oxidation, 9.5"H.
27 Highland Potato Chips Container
Tin Litho 1lb size in VG cond, 13.5"H.
28 A Vintage All Detergent Box
Cardboard litho 20lb size, G+ cond w/some water damage bottom verso & later tape label on cover, 13.5"H.
29 A Vintage Charles Chips Potato Chip Container
Tin Litho with orig lid in Exc cond. 9.5"H
30 A Vintage Drive In Theater Speaker
Pressed steel w. cord & volume knob G+ untested cond, 8"H
31 An Antique Steel Toolboz
Original paint with black boarder & fittings, stenciles S.C.M. VG cond (locked w/o key. 14"L.
32 Pair of Victorian Embossed Tin Cieling Tiles
Each w/two paneled squares, VG cond w/ old paint, 13"H x 24"L
33 A Victorian Embossed Tin Ceiling Tile
With scrolled palmettes and fleur di lis, G+ cond noting some erosion to two edges 24"Sq.
34 Old Colony Insurance Co. Trade Sign
Etched aluminum, G+ cond, 14"H x 20"W.
35 Nest of 3 Pryex Mixing Bowls
G+ cond, no damage but some dishwasher color fade, Largest 10.5"Dia.
36 10 Silver Age Comic Books
12 & 15 cent Dennis the Menace, Blondie & Archies, Mostly VG cond.
37 Hy Speed Toy Wagon
Pressed steel w/orig finish in G+ cond. 15"L excluding tongue.
38 Child's School Slate & Marble Bags
2 leather bags & wood framed slate, VG cond Largest 9"H.
39 Pair of Pressed Paper Santa Candy Boots
VG cond with some scattered wear, Largest 10"H.
40 A Vintage Glass Bubble Bank
"Save For The New Baby", mfg by Vic Moran Co. VG+ cond noting slight bend to tab base of die-cut cdb baby. 7"H.
41 Royal Haeger "Mother Hubbard" Nite-light"
Ceramic, VG working cond, minor chip to roof edge and some paint flakes, 7"H.
42 Radio Junior Postcard Projector
Tin Litho, mfg by H.C. White Co. VG+ untested cond, 10.5"H.
43 An MCM Motion TV Lamp.
Train scene mfg by Econolite 1956, VG working cond w/a few losses to top cylinder edge. 11"H.
44 An Owens-Illinois Glass Canister
Forest green oval ribbed body, Exc cond w/replaced cover, 11"H.
45 A Blue Star 1lb Potato Chip Container
Tin litho in VG+ cond, 13.5"H.
46 A Red Dot 1lb Potato Chip Container
Tin litho in VG cond, 13.5"H.
47 3 Vintage Coffee Containers
Tin litho or paper labeled for Butternut, Bokar & Radiant Roast coffees, G+ to Exc cond. Largest 8"Dia.
48 A Dazey #4 Butter Churn
Top marked #4, glass embossed #40m, G+ working cond w/cover plate absent, 13"H.
49 A Victorian Cast Iron Counter Bell
With embossed Cherub heads on feet, orig nickle-plate mostly worn otherwise VG working cond.4.5"Dia.
50 A Vintage Hanging String Dispensor
Cast Iron two-part in Exc cond. 5"H.
51 Pr of Cast Iron Banks & Candy Container
Antique Horse embossed "Beauty" later pig and a Glass tank. Exc cond, Largest 5"L.
52 A Large Special Edition Hummel Figure
"Crossroads" #1955, with 1990's mark, Exc cond in orig box, 6.5"H.
53 A Vintage Iron Art Lobster Tray,
Cast Iron with impressed name and #LB72, VG+ cond. 14"L.
54 An Assembled Set of Billiard Balls
The box maked "Made in Belgium" G+ cond. 10"Sq.
55 A Never Fail Corn Sheller
Cast Iron w/orig red paint. Exc working cond, 12"H.
56 A Lighted Santa & Snowman
Mold blown fuse plastic beads, Exc cond, 9.5"H.
57 3Pc Pyrex Homestead Blue Baking Dishes
2 bowls & a casserole w/cover absent, Exc cond, largest 11"W.
58 A Vintage Ceramic Lighted Jack-O-Lantern
Incised "Yozie Mold" VG+ cond w/no damage, 13"T.
59 A Primitive Wood Carboy/Water Bottle Frame
Exc cond, 21"H x 12"Sq.
60 A Pioneer Die-Cut Field Sign.
Litho on fiberboard, VG cond with normal signs of use, 15"H x 28"L.
61 6 Pryrex Mixing Bowls
Various cond., most with color wear. Largest 7.25"Dia.
62 A Vintage K-Line Galvanized Chicken Waterer
With later gold bronze painted finish, VG+ cond. 12"H.
63 An English Stoneware Pub Barrel
3 gal stamped Hy Kennedy Glascow VG cond with a couple of chips to upper & lower spigot mounts, 15"H.
64 3 Antique Turned Wood Dumbells,
2 matching, VG+ cond. Largest 11"L.
65 A Large Box Lot of Kerosene Lamp Wicks
Various length & widths, unused
66 11 Kerosene Lamp Burners
Old & new mix incl a couple of electric, assorted sizes, mostly VG cond or better
67 4 Vintage Meat Choppers
2 Keen Kutter K12 & K22, and No. 333 & No, 2 Universal's, VG to Exc cond, Largest 11.5"H
68 An Art Deco Kitchen Timer
Porcelian & Brass, VG+ working cond.4.5"H.
69 A MCM Ship's Wheel Clock
Electric marked Ensign in brass case, VG working cond, noting mount needs tightening, 10"H.
70 A Rustic Spainish Colonial Style Wall Sconce
Wrough iron scroll work design w/mounts for 3 candles, G+ cond with oxidized finish, 8"H x 29"L
71 A Box Lot of Child's Embossed Wooden Blocks
Various size & cond, mostly VG or better,
72 An Antique Wood Tool Chest
Strap iron hinges, handle, dovetail corners and old red milk paint, G+ cond with wear typical of age and use. 7"H x 27"L
73 A Basket Full of Child's Embossed Wood Blocks.
Various size and cond mostly VG+ or better 10"H x 13"Dia as illustrated.
74 17 Pc Kerosene Lamp Burners & Part
Various make incl Aladdin & Rayo, assorted cond & sizes
75 A Fordson Pressed Steel Tool Box
With remants of old paint, VG cond, 11"L.
76 A Vintage Mahogany Microscope Case
With dovetail corners, G+ cond, 8"H x 10"L
77 6 Jars of Vintage Buttons
Mostly VG+ cond, largest 5"H.
78 A 19th C. Bung Hole Auger & Bung Mallet
Wood & iron, the auger w/indis. Markings, G+-VG cond. Largest 16"L.
79 A Pair of Matching Victorian Iron Coat/Hat racks
One w/orig bronze splash finish & other oainted, VG cond, Largest 21"L.
80 An Expanding Iron Coat/Hat Rack
16 J hooks, G+ cond with some oxidation, 19"H x19"L as shown (expands to 59"L
81 Collection of 5 Meat Choppers
4 Universal (3)#1 and a #00 and a Keystone #20, Mostly VG working cond, 10-11"H.
82 A Later Cast Aunt Jemima Polychrome Iron Bank
VG cond.10.5"H
83 A Later Cast Uncle Mose Polychrome Iron Bank
VG cond. 10.5"H
84 A Wood Typesetter's drawer,
Orig cond w/out pull, 19.5"H x 32"W
85 A Pair of Victorian Wood and Cast Iron Coat/Hat Ra
Similar make and style, VG+ cond, 23" & 38 "L
86 A Hartz Mountain Bird Foods Advertising Wire Cage
Paper litho label w/porcelain accessories In G+ cond, 7"L.
87 An Early Wood Mouse Trap & Victorian Walnut Frame
The frame with later fishing print, largest 13"H.
88 2 Griswold Meat Choppers
An Early #3 and a later #2 (missing extruder) VG cond unless noted, Largest 12"H.
89 An Embossed Die-cut Coca-Cola Thermometer Bottle
Tin litho with weather worn finish & glass tube absent, 29"H.
90 A Rustic Hunting Lodge Horn & Antler Rack
Matched antlers & Steer horns, w/Springbok Gazelle Horn center on wood panel, Exc cond, 40"L.
91 A Vintage Fishing Net & 10 Wood Floats
VG cond. Ea. 3-4"L.
92 A Box Lot of Assorted Vintage Buttons
Various size
93 A Wagner #8 Cast Iron Kettle
bail handle w/3 feet 8"T.
94 A Glass Oil Jar with Master Spout,
VG cond, 12"H.
95 A Delco-Light Exide Battery Jar
Blue glass with embossed names on 4 panels, mrkd KXB13 on base, Exc cond. 10.5"H
96 A Keystone Meat Chopper & 2 Brass Scales
marked #2, the scales stamped "Morton & Bremner" and "Chantillon & Sons" VG cond largest 8.5"H
97 A Ring of 19th C. Iron Door & Chest Keys
Assorted sizes, largest 6"L.
98 An Antique "Automatic" Clothes Wringer
Wood & cast metal in G+ working cond, 15"H x 26"W.
99 A Box Lot of Automobile Badges
Mostly Ford Truck and a die-cast metal El Camino in various cond
100 A Vintage Tin Litho Oil Pipeline Warning Sign
For Sunoco w/ oil welll graphics, VG cond with some wear, 12"Dia.
101 A Cast Iron Bell with wall bracket
Later casting in VG+ cond, 10"H.
102 A Box Lot of India Brass
Bowls, vases, figuers & bells, VG+ cond. Largest 7.5"Dia.
103 A Vintage Middle Eastern Copper Basin
With tinned finish & interior. VG cond. 13"Dia.
104 A Vintage Royal Crown Cola Die-Cut Thermometer
Tin litho w/glass tube in worn & weathered working cond, 25"H.
105 A Decorative Brass "Port Hole Mirror"
Center hinged & opens, Exc cond. 11"Dia.
106 A Later Red Hat Gasoline Sign
Embossed Tin Litho w/evidence of use and weathering albiet later vintage 18.5"H x 36"W.
107 A Wood Bowling Pin Trophy Plaque
Each mfg by Hetrick, VG+ cond 12"H overall.
108 Over 2 Doxen 1984 Iowa Football Pinback Buttons
Contained in a vintage cigar box, some age spotting, 3"Dia.
109 A Pair of Vintage Washboards
Wood and pressed tin by Columbus & "The Silver King" VG+ cond. Largest 24"H.
110 A Later Campbell's Soup Sign
Tin litho w/self framed edge. G cond w/oxidized spotting, 19"H x 11"W.
111 A Large Bronze Postal Door
with embossed Eagle on rayed ground in later walnut frame, last pat. date of 1892 on verso, VG+ cond. 8.5"H x 13"W.
112 A Vintage Naber Wood Kid
With stained features & pilots helmet, Signed in various places, Exc cond. 18"H.
113 A Sculpture Of an Alligator by John Perry
Mounted on a polished burr-wood base, Exc cond. 13"L.
114 A Vintage Naber Wood Kid
With stained features & Mod cap helmet, Signed in various places, Exc cond. 18"H.
115 A Black Doll
Painted compo head, cloth body and colorful dress, Exc cond. 17"H.
116 A Scarce Calumet Animated Bank
Baking powder canister with coin slot and tin litho babies head that moves with coin drop, VG+ cond. 5.5"T.
117 2 Japan Celuloid Mechanical Toys
Both key wind, a crawling baby & cat w/ball. VG+ working cond., Largest 5"L.
118 A Winchester Super X Western Plaque
incised and polychrome redwood signed "Andy" on Verso, 14"H x 11"W.
119 A Very Fine M. Hohner Wood Acordian
die-cut tin litho corners w/Hohner trademark, VG+ working cond. 12"H x 15"L as shown.
120 A Vintage Cast Iron Kettle
3 footed w/bail handle G+ cond having crack in base.12"Dia.
121 A Case of Vintage Poker Chips & Card Decks
Wood carrier w/plastic chips, 2 decks & faux snakeskin (paper) cover, VG cond, 9"L.
122 An Antique Climax Plug Tobacco Container
Hinged tin litho for "Golden Twins, G+ cond w/wear, 4"Sq.
123 A Taxidermy Bullfrogs Playing Pool Scene
C.1940s VG cond noting one arm likely reattched and elbow, 12"L.
124 A 19th C Wood Adustable Molding Plane
Mfg By Auburn, G+ cond with parts absent, 10.5"L.