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VOL. 45, NO. 16 FRIDAY APRIL 18, 2014
Cigar Store Indians, Super Heroes, And Rock Legends Auction To Feature A Variety Of Items And Memorabilia ccording to Rich Penn, the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 2 to 4, auction event will offer collectors an exceptional variety of unusual material, all without reserve. “This May, in Des Moines (Iowa), we’re bringing collectors an outstanding first class gathering from country store, soda fountain, and petroliana collections.” Penn said, adding, “We’re especially proud to be offering a small “tribe” of period cigar store Indians. It’s a rare occassion when three high quality carved Indians appear in the same auction. A 71inch-tall Indian princess, with early paint and attributed to the shop of Thomas Brooks, is sure to attract interest. She has a lovely maiden sister, too. The maiden is well carved by an unknown artist and stands 66 inches tall. They are joined by a handsomely statuesque 82-inch-tall brave. He is highly detailed with attributes from a number of artists, but also from an unknown carver. The brave shows expertly restored paint. The three period pieces are worth coming to the auction, just to see.” The Rich Penn Auction Event also includes a nice selection of salesmen’s samples such as CocaCola coolers, Karr and Qualified Range cook stoves, and a John Deere plow and Adams grader. The circa 1900 John Deere
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The comic book introducing Spider Man, Amazing Fantasy #15, is considered by many to be the “Holy Grail” of the Silver Age of comics.
over 100 selections from without the typical confusion Gilpen Sulky plow salesCoca Cola porcelain sign, circa 1935, in Steve Pilchen’s rock-and-roll associated with the often tricky men’s sample is one of the excellent - NM condition. and autograph collection. autograph market. most rare and desirAs with all Rich Penn For over 20 years Mr. able farm Pilchen pursued some of implements. rock and roll’s biggest T h e stars. As an on-air talent, Adams “The Round Guy,” for Tilting radio station KGGO in Wheel gradDes Moines, Iowa, er is another Steve was backstage at classic. This concerts and attended one, in excelpersonal appearances lent condition, and meet-and-greets. could be the most He personally gathered complete one signatures for charity aucoffered in recent tions put on by the station years. It comes with and for his own collection. A Hires “Ugly Boy” Steve was fortunate enough to syrup dispenser in VG cabinets, a small fleet of children’s spend time with some of rocks wagons and sleds, display cases, condition with some stainbrightest stars. Bidders will have ing, circa 1890, will be furniture, lighting and decorative opportunities to obtain autosold. items. Penn went on, “But, This Standard Polarine Oil & of course, our friends graphed posters, drum heads and Gasoline sign, two-sided porcelain, over 40 hand-signed guitars. Steve the case, display stand, pullies 30 inches in diameter, is in VG The boxing robe seen and weights. condition. here is signed by For those with a “sweet Muhammed Ali. tooth,” there’s a wonderful Michael Jackson’s leather/ selection of ice cream suede jacket, signed MJJ inside. expect all that. items, including a superb This jacket was sold at “The There’s more. Jacksons Auction” through Cushman ice cream We have some Guernsey’s in May 2007. scooter and a 1950s great coinAcorn ice cream vendor operated Auctions, there will be live bicycle. Both are sweet, machines, bidding on-site in addiindeed, and if that isn’t slots, trade tion to online bidding enough for a collector stimulators through Live that has been “cabin and arcade Auctioneers, iCollector bound” all winter, there g a m e s ; and on Penn’s website. are gas and oil signs; N a t i v e Go to www.RichPenn excellent Coca-Cola American Auctions.com to register porcelain, tin and cardpieces; or to preview the aucboard signs; syrup disB l a c k tion. Absentee and pensers, including a Americana; phone bidding are very rare Hires “Ugly Boy” and some always welcome. urn; and a complete set of the other very For additional inforthree figural Wards Crush exciting surprisdispensers.” es!” He conclud- obtained these signatures himself. mation, call Rich Penn Auctions The three-day ed, “We have a A few of the guitars include REO at 319-291-6688 (CST). All images courtesy of Rich sale also includes couple very spe- Speedwagon, Journey, the Eagles, Penn Auctions. Boston, Warrant, .38 neon signs, early cial collections stoneware, spool this time. We’ll be Special, Alice Cooper, selling some great Buddy Guy and more. The collection also The coin-operated arcade pieces that have our guitar ride, “Indian Scout,” circa younger collectors in includes 1980s hair metal 1960, is in excellent bands like Poison, Ratt, Def mind.” condition. Several iconic comic offerings Leppard, Tesla and others. Many items are signed by former like Amazing Fantasy #15, better know as “Introducing Spiderman,” and/or deceased members. Pilchen’s collection includes with cover art by Jack Kirby and other big names. He has a friendSteve Ditko and story by Stan Lee, will be offered. It’s no wonder this ship with Muhammed Ali, and his is considered the top comic book of collection includes pieces signed the Silver Age. The selection also by him. There are also several includes Spiderman #16 and The Michael Jackson-signed pieces. Fantastic Four #7. For those who This collection represents a rare followed Super Heroes on horses, opportunity for bidders to purchase there’s Gene Autry, Roy Rogers items with detailed provenance and and even a Hopalong Cassidy #2! With over a hundred comics, there will be books for all budgets. These three cigar store trade figures If it’s rock-and-roll legends that will be offered at the large three-day warm you up, Penn sale. will be offering
A Mills slot machine, horsehead This Zoomer the Robot This set of Ward’s Orange, Lemon and Lime Crush syrup dispensers is in “Bonus,” is in excellent working toy with box, TN Nomura, Japan, is circa 1950s. excellent condition. condition.