JACK RICHARDS, MONUMENT ON SAVANNAHJACK RICHARDS, MONUMENT ON SAVANNAH RIVERJack Richards, Monument on Savannah River, Watercolor, signed and dated '93 lower right, depicting monument of Oglethorpe floating above the Savannah river with Talmidge bridge in the background, matt
A 1930S VENDET MFG 'MIDGET' FIVE CENTA 1930S VENDET MFG 'MIDGET' FIVE CENT SLOT MACHINEThe two-reel machine with Art Deco design influence cast aluminum case was made by the Vendet Mfg. Co. of Chicago, Illinois beginning in 1932. Keys are included.Measures 15.5 x 9 x 9.5 inches.Very good original condition, noting the award card may be a replacement. The reels look original.
A 1930S VENDET MFG 'MIDGET' FIVE CENTA 1930S VENDET MFG 'MIDGET' FIVE CENT SLOT MACHINEThe two-reel machine with Art Deco design influence cast aluminum case was made by the Vendet Mfg. Co. of Chicago, Illinois beginning in 1932, as confirmed by the embossed lettering on the back door. Keys are included.Measures 15.5 x 9 x 9.5 inches.Very good working condition throughout, no damage, repair heavy wear or replacements.
A DOOLING BROTHERS MERCURY MIDGET TETHERA DOOLING BROTHERS MERCURY MIDGET TETHER CARThis first Dooling Brothers tether car came as a frame, body, bonnet differential, grill, wheels with Dooling Bros tires, etcetera to be assembled by the buyer. OK Super 60 gas engine.Measures 8 x 19.75 x 9 inches.Very good condition.
Vintage 1958 Midge Doll with Nurse UniformVintage 1958 Midge Doll with Nurse Uniform (dress, cape, shoes, and hat, but may be incomplete). She has painted hair. Marked Japan on her right foot. Doll is condition is good with minor marks. Clothing in good condition with small discoloration/spots. Stand not included. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $15 is a domestic shipping estimate for first lot and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional lot we can pack in the same box is $5 each. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
Three Vintage Barbie and Friends PaperThree Vintage Barbie and Friends Paper Doll Sets. Includes Barbie and Ken stand up dolls, 1962 by Mattel, published by Whitman. Box is like a suitcase and includes two cardboard dolls and several outfits also includes stands and scissors. It appears to have been never used. Also Barbie and Ken stand up dolls and plastic sedans, 1963 by Mattel, published by Whitman with another pair of Ken and Barbie cardboard cutouts with cut out clothing. Box also is like a suitcase design. Overall good condition. And Barbie, Midge, Skipper three paper dolls with plastic stands, 1965 by Mattel, Whitman publishing. Includes three cut out cardboard dolls with stands, scissors, and cut out clothing. In overall good condition with wear to the box. We do our best to describe all items in detail and provide pictures. If you have any doubt, please ask questions! We will provide extra pictures, or can schedule an in person or video conference preview at your convenience. In house Flat Rate Shipping of $20 is a domestic shipping estimate and includes insurance. We will gladly combine multiple lots for your convenience and economy. Each additional doll item we can pack in the same box is $5. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.
GROUP OF VINTAGE PENS AND RELATED ITEMS.GROUP OF VINTAGE PENS AND RELATED ITEMS. Twentieth century. Variety of items including: rolled gold Redipoint ladies fountain pen on chain, 14K nib; Parker sterling fountain pen; JNO Holland hard rubber retractable pencil; vintage Osmiroid black fountain pen, sketch pen nib, made in England; Wahl-Eversharp mechanical pencil; Parker '21' fountain pen (good condition); oversized wood handled dip pen with Mabie Todd '8' nib, 7.75"l; Lamy Joy calligraphy pen; Byers & Hayes Co. fountain pen in original box; 1950's / 1960's swivel-opening two-tiered wooden pencil/pen box; wooden pen/pencil case with built-in ink well; oversized dip fountain pen - 'THE MIDGET', American Pencil Co., wood handle, 11.75"l; Together with variety of pen cases and boxes, misc. pens and parts, and more. Please note: most pens in need of repair.
SILVER. ASSORTED GROUPING OF SILVERSILVER. ASSORTED GROUPING OF SILVER POCKET WATCHES Including a Swiss .800 silver moon phase triple calendar pocket watch - stamped, "CJ 0.800", with a Swiss pictorial assay mark of a grouse, and a Halbmond und Reichskrone indicating possible export to Germany; an antique Elgin National Watch Co. coin silver full hunter case key wind pocket watch - stamped, "Warranted Coin Silver 6738" with an estimated year of production of 1868, size 18s, grade 57, model 1, G.M. Wheeler variation, 11 jewel movement; an Illinois Watch Co. private label coin silver open face pocket watch - stamped "Warranted Coin Silver M574", with an estimated production year of 1880, grade 101, model 1, 11 jewel key wind movement; an Ingersoll Midget silver tone pocket watch; an American Waltham Watch Co. silver tone swing out pocket watch - stamped, "Anti Magnetic Shield Pioneer" , with an 1890 estimated year of production, size 18s, grade 3, model 1883, 11 jewel movement; a silver tone Overland NY pocket watch. Total approx weight of all silver pocket watches is 12.73 troy oz (gross), including movements and crystals. From a Westchester, NY estate. Dimensions: Elgin National Watch Co. movement measures approx. 44.87mm in diameter. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents. All pocket watches appear to be running. All pocket watches are sold as is. Dials exhibit hairlines. Overland NY pocket watch is missing a crystal.
MIDGE CALAHAN: PEAROil on canvasboard,MIDGE CALAHAN: PEAROil on canvasboard, 2001, signed 'Midge Calahan' and dated on the reverse.
5 x 3 1/2 in., 7 x 5 1/2 in. (frame).
Condition
Some craquelure. Otherwise in very good condition.
REGINA 15 1/2-INCH REGINAPHONE MUSICREGINA 15 1/2-INCH REGINAPHONE MUSIC BOX ON STAND AND (55) DISCS Circa 1905, labeled "Reginaphone" to interior lid and "Regina" stamped with serial number "70094" to brass bed plate, earlier Style 11 rectangular cabinet in mahogany with lightwood line inlays, raised on a two door mahogany cabinet stand with disc storage, double comb instrument.
Discs Included:
Hattie Starr, The Little Alabama Coon; Invitation to the Dance; Mazurka; The Darkies' Dream; The British Volunteers Song March; The Band Played On; Wang Waltz; The Guard on The Rhine; Im Tiefen Keller; Verlassen, Verlassen-Koschat; Waltz Rondo; Rowing in the Gloming; Ben Hur Chariot Race March; Freischutz Prayer; Espanga Waltz; When the Swallows Homeward Fly; Push Them Clouds Away; She Was Happy Till She Met You; The Vale; The Poor Jonathan; Waltz from the Ballet Puppenfee; the Trumpet of the Regiment; Monastery Bells; Zig Zag Polka; Under the Double Eagle; The Mocking Bird; Artist's Life Waltz by Strauss; Wilhelm Tell Prayer; Leave My Happy Home For You; Adeste Fidelis, Hymn; O Sanctissima-Christmas Song; Iris Waltzes; Theresa Waltz; Whether I love You, Waltz; El Capitan March; Gluhwurmchen Idyll; Gauotte; Remembrance Song; Lobe Den Herrn, Hymn Neander; To The Waltz; The Postman, Two Step Waltz; Tessie, You are the Only Only Only; ICH BITTLECH LIEBE VOEGELEIN; The Midgets; A Country Wedding; If You Love Your Baby Make Goo-Goo Eyes; Warm Reception Cake Walk; Remember Me Waltz; Till We Meet Again; Pink Panky Poo.
1979 MG MIDGET CONVERTIBLE This MG is1979 MG MIDGET CONVERTIBLE This MG is a cute little project car for the new automotive enthusiast. Up front is a plucky 1500cc inline 4 with a stromberg carb mated to a 4 speed transmission. Engine runs well, has clutch bleeding issues, could use a tune up.
Odo. read: 4,975
Serial No. GAN6UL221079G,
A NEW FOREST CLASSIC CAR DRIVE EnjoyA NEW FOREST CLASSIC CAR DRIVE Enjoy a drive in this classic two-seater 1973 MG Midget through the beautiful New Forest with the Museum’s Commercial Director Roger Maughan. Visit the National Motor Museum and enjoy afternoon tea in the beautiful village of Beaulieu. Proceeds to benefit Dorset Museum
**Please email us if you would like**Please email us if you would like to receive video of the car running** matt@wsmithauction.com. A timeless classic, 1977 MG Midget convertible, white with black soft top, manual transmission, well cared for, no rust, roof in good condition, runs great and fun to drive! Vin# GAN6UH189307-G 56,130 miles Condition: good running and driving condition - see images for history of repairs and maintenance Local Pick-up Or Delivery Available
TWO SHELVES OF MOSTLY CASED BARBIE DOLLSTWO SHELVES OF MOSTLY CASED BARBIE DOLLS Two shelves of mostly cased Barbie Dolls, including two vintage 1960 Barbies (one Midge); Designer Barbies in cream colored or colored boxes: including Bloomingdales, Calvin Klein Jeans, Christian Dior, Donna Karan, FAO Schwarz; Lingerie Barbie; Ralph Lauren together with the 35th Anniversary Barbie, Elvis and Barbie, Fabulous Forties Barbie, a High Tea and Savouries barbie, a Moon Goddess and a Hardrock Barbie
HAND BUILT WOOD MIDGET FRIGATE "RATTLESNAKE".VintageHAND BUILT WOOD MIDGET FRIGATE "RATTLESNAKE".Vintage Hand Built Wood Midget Frigate "Rattlesnake". Built by Raymond Hays. 29" long overall. With glass case. Condition: : Good, no damage.
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GROUP OF NINE PHOTOGRAPHS AND POSTCARDSGROUP OF NINE PHOTOGRAPHS AND POSTCARDS OF DWARF SIDESH...Group of Nine Photographs and Postcards of Dwarf Sideshow Performers. Various dates and printers. Including an 8 x 10" photograph signed by Mrs. I. Rose and "The Rose Midgets"; a set of four images of "The Three Del Rios," a Spanish performing group; and others. Various sizes, largest being 8 x 10". Fair to good.
PRINCE ARTHUR. MIDGET. ALIVE.PrincePRINCE ARTHUR. MIDGET. ALIVE.Prince Arthur. Midget. Alive. American, fourth quarter twentieth century. Hand-painted sideshow banner. 114 x 95". Unsigned. Dozens of tape repairs on front, numerous patches on verso; modern over-painting apparent across large portions of image. Affixed to wooden rod hanger.
LENIER, JULES. A MIDGET BOOK OF MIGHTYLENIER, JULES. A MIDGET BOOK OF MIGHTY MENTAL MAGIC. FU...Lenier, Jules. A Midget Book of Mighty Mental Magic. Fullerton, Calif.: Baffles Press, 1994. Sculptural cloth binding with fitted slipcase. Letterpress on woven paper. Number 31 from an edition of 50 copies. 64mo (wee book). Designed by Joseph D'Ambriso. Fine condition. Signed and numbered by the author.
KASFIKIS, ANASTASIOS. KASFIKIS. MYSTERIöSEKASFIKIS, ANASTASIOS. KASFIKIS. MYSTERIöSE ZAUBER-REVUE...Germany, ca. 1920. Central bust portrait of Kasfikis flanked by busts of other individuals, including midgets, and a full-length image of the devil below him. 19 ½ x 13 ¾”. Strong central folds. B.
CHEFALO (RAFFAELE CHEFALO). CHEFALO.CHEFALO (RAFFAELE CHEFALO). CHEFALO. MAGICIAN & ILLUSIO...Birmingham: Moody Bros. Ltd, ca. 1925. A winged devil cranks the handle on a small box as Chefalo looks on from the right. A host of showgirls and turban-clad assistants – perhaps the “Magda Palermo Midgets” advertised at the bottom of the poster – spring forth from the box filling the scene with bright colors and lively action. 18 ¾ x 28 5/8". Old central folds, insignificant restoration to margins; A-. The illusion depicted in this poster was a favorite of many stage illusionists of the “golden age” of the art. Invented by Walter Jeans of Leeds and first billed as the Silver Hat, the effect was eventually adopted by Thurston and others under the name by which it is now widely known: The Million Dollar Mystery.
CHEFALO (RAFFAELE CHEFALO). CHEFALO.CHEFALO (RAFFAELE CHEFALO). CHEFALO. MERRY MASTER OF MA...Sydney: Simmons Ltd., 1933. Panel-size color poster with a blue background advertising the show of the Italian magician and his troupe of midgets and one giant. Chefalo looks down on the scene from the top of the colorful poster. 14 ½ x 40". Borders trimmed, minor repairs in margin; A-.
AMERICAN MERCHANDISE CORP. 1 CENT MIDGETAMERICAN MERCHANDISE CORP. 1 CENT MIDGET WALL HANGING T...American Merchandise Corp. 1 Cent Midget Wall Hanging Two Column Cigarette Vendor. Newark, N.J., ca. 1924. Might have hung in transit stops or bars. Original paint and paper label. Original lock and key. Product inside. Working. Very good.
PULVER COMPANY INC. 1 CENT MIDGET SPEARMINTPULVER COMPANY INC. 1 CENT MIDGET SPEARMINT TAB GUM VEN...Pulver Company Inc. 1 Cent Midget Spearmint Tab Gum Vendor. Rochester, N.Y., ca. 1950. Sheet metal. Front panel chrome plated. Most likely hung at transit locations. Lock but no key. Working. 26”. Excellent.
ATLAS MFG. AND SALES CO. 1 CENT MIDGETATLAS MFG. AND SALES CO. 1 CENT MIDGET CHLOROPHYLL LEAF...Atlas Mfg. And Sales Co. 1 Cent Midget Chlorophyll Leaf Gum Vendor. Circa 1950. Machine also called “Betty Barker” or “Little Wonder.” Unusual glass dome has 14 sides and original Chlorophyll Gum label. Came either with or without aluminum tray. Original lock and key. Working.
LOT OF ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPHYLot includes:LOT OF ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPHYLot includes: 2 small Victorian albums with many portraits, children, midgets etc, 6 x 5 and 5 x 4 inches; 3 daguerreotypes (2 from 1850's), 2.25 x 1.75 inches; Plus booklets, letters, poems, etc for people related to the photographs.
CIVIL WAR SOLDIER PHOTOS & CDV'SLotCIVIL WAR SOLDIER PHOTOS & CDV'SLot consisting of two Civil War officer's tintype photos, each about 3 x 2.62 inches; two carte de visites of Civil War officers; CDV of Lucia Zarate, Mexican 5 lb midget and 20 in. tall at 13 years old; some hair souvenirs in envelopes; and a few 19th century assorted letters (not related to Civil War).
LARGE ESTATE COLLECTION DIE CAST TOYScomprising:LARGE ESTATE COLLECTION DIE CAST TOYScomprising: Dinky Toys, Lansing, Tootsie, Matchbox, Barclay, Hubley, Manoil, Midgetoy etc, predominantly fire trucks. Largest: 2 3/4" high, 2 5/8" wide,10" deep. All in estate as is, as found condition with losses, paint wear. Property of a CT collector.
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AMERICAN PAINTED CANVAS AND WOOD SWANAMERICAN PAINTED CANVAS AND WOOD SWAN DECOYCurrituck County, North Carolina, circa 1930, attributed to Harrison Midgett or Kelly Kapps, impressed "FLP" on base, paint on canvas with wire and wood, 24 x 35 x 11 in.
Provenance: Gift of A. Everette James, Jr; Property from the Collections of the American Folk Art Museum
Condition:
surface dirt and accretion, some paint crackle, flaking, and loss throughout, small tear in canvas at proper left side back, nails with some rust and corrosion
A silver cased open faced pocket watchA silver cased open faced pocket watch by Kendal & Dent, the movement signed Kendal & Dent makers to the Admiralty and numbered 369111, with dust cover, the dial similarly signed and with subsidiary seconds dial, two small silver pill boxes, a Victorian silver oval buckle, a silver trowel form bookmark, a 9ct gold padlock clasp and an Ensign midget camera
Green (V) A Survey of the City of Worcester,Green (V) A Survey of the City of Worcester, J Butler & Gamidge, Worcester, 1764 (2 Copies); together with Anon, The History of the City of Worcester, J Butler, 1790; Lewis, S Worcestershire General and Commercial Directory, Heming, 1820; RG, A Brief History of Worcester, J Tymbs, 1806; Anon, A Guide through the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester, Deighton & Son, 1875; Binns, RW, Catalogue of a Collection of Worcester Porcelain in the Museum at the Royal Porcelain Works, 1882 (7)/Provenance: from
Aubrey Schwartz (1928-2019)/Face ofAubrey Schwartz (1928-2019)/Face of the Midget/signed twice/ink and wash on paper, 39cm diameter, paper size 54.5cm x 56.5cm/Exhibited: Boris Mirski Gallery, Boston
80 good assorted vintage Corgi, Dinky,80 good assorted vintage Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox, Midgetoy and other collectible toy cars, trucks and related. Condition: majority with extensive wear and use CT Transfer Fee $10
COLLECTION OF POSTCARDS, C. 1901, GIMBELCOLLECTION OF POSTCARDS, C. 1901, GIMBEL FAMILY Approx. 275 pieces, dated 1901-1906, most addressed to Benedict Gimbel when he was very young, from various relatives, many in German, images incl. 200 travel (incl. Germany, Switzerland, Atlantic City), 4 Native American, 2 Black Americana, 2 "Midget City", 13 steamship, 22 family photos, and 33 comic and illustration, approx. 3.5"h x 5.25"w and reverse
ALAN LOEHLE, LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER, FRAMED,ALAN LOEHLE, LITHOGRAPH ON PAPER, FRAMED, 2004 Alan Loehle (American/Georgia, 20th/21st century). "Midget" - 2004. Lithograph, pencil signed and numbered 2/10. Provenance: From the Estate of JoAnn Hunsinger of Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. 20.5" x 16.75" (frame), 12.5" x 9.5" (sight).
(15) BOOKS: POEMS, 1870S BOOKS, LARGE(15) BOOKS: POEMS, 1870S BOOKS, LARGE DICTIONARY(lot of 15) Books, including: (1) "The Collected Poems of Rupert Brooke," New York, Dodd, 1918, poor condition; (1) "U.S.A. at Work and Play," Alicia Street, Cassell, London, 1942; (1) "The World's 100 Best Short Stories," Vol 8, Funk & Wagnall, 1927; (1) "Letter Writing," Henry Loomis, Cleeland, 1915; (1) "Lucille," Owen Meredith, New York, Crowell, c. 1880's; (1) "School Days: The Grey Wolf," New York, Dodd, Mead, c.1879; (1) "Morals of Manners," Miss Sedgwick, New York, Putnam, 1846; (1) "500 Toasts," Ogilvie Publishing, New York, c.1890;
(1) "Evangeline," Henry Longfellow, Little Leather Library, c.1920, in fragile condition; (5) English to foreign language miniature books, Spanish, German, French, Italian, English Dictionary, "Midget Series," Burgess & Bowes, London, c.1940, for travelers, comes small "shelf" ; (1) "Webster's New Twentieth Century Dictionary," 1965, largest book: approx 11.5"h, 9"w, 4.5"d; 13.5lbs total **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
ASSORTMENT OF TOYS Including Low's pocketASSORTMENT OF TOYS Including Low's pocket size bingo, corgi bus, Midge cars, Pony Boy cap gun, Marx Jumping' Jeep, Indian Craft Indian costume kit, Howdy Doody items, and other items.