by bidz | Oct 25, 2018 | Advertising Memorabilia, Collectible Toys
What’s in the Attic? by Linda Hamer Kennett (reprinted with permission) The world’s Fair of 1893 offered visitors a strange concoction of popcorn, nuts and maple syrup. This confection, unnamed at the time, was an instant hit with the public. For the next...
by bidz | Nov 24, 2010 | Advertising Memorabilia, Auctions, Automobilia, Petroliana
TEXACO MARINE LUBRICANTS SINGLE-SIDED PORCELAIN SIGN MADE IN 1959 REALIZES $6,325 AT 3-SESSION SALE HELD NOV. 6-7 BY MATTHEWS AUCTIONS (RAYMOND, Ill.) – An outstanding Texaco Marine Lubricants single-sided porcelain sign, made in 1959 and rated 9.25 out of 10...
by bidz | Mar 5, 2010 | Advertising Memorabilia, Auctions, Collectible Toys, Collectibles, Games, Tobacco Advertising
The Contents of a Fire Fighting Museum, a Private Arcade Machines Collection and Nearly 150 Rare Toys and Banks will be Sold April 9-11, 2010 The three-day weekend event will be held in Ann Arbor, Mich., by Showtime Auction Services. (ANN ARBOR, Mich.) – Nearly...
by bidz | Nov 2, 2008 | Advertising Memorabilia, Auctions, Collectibles, Musical Instruments
(Ann Arbor, Mich.) – A rare bow front violano music player, made around 1910 by the Mills Novelty Company of Chicago and professionally restored in excellent playing condition, soared to $137,500 at a three-day multi-estate sale held October 10-12 by Showtime...
by bidz | May 25, 2008 | Advertising Memorabilia, Collectible Cars, Collectible Toys, Collectibles
2008 Hess Mini Toy Truck Brings Twice the Fun to Collectors and Kids Financial News – Yahoo! Finance Press Release Source: Hess Corporation Friday May 23, 2008 “NEW YORK, May 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — A recreational van with an accompanying dune...
by bidz | Apr 21, 2008 | Advertising Memorabilia, Auctions, Collectibles
EXTREMELY RARE EL-BART DRY GIN TIN ADVERTISING SIGN REALIZES $60,500 AT SALE OF THE GEORGE CROSS COLLECTION HELD APRIL 11-13 IN ANN ARBOR
