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Halloween Blotters - American Advertising Treasures by Roy Nuhn ephemera, Halloween blotOther businesses, among One of the wondrous ters have lately become very them gas stations and auto things about early 20th-cen- popular collectibles. repair shops, office suppliers, tury advertising blotters, Months-of-the-year sets and producers of household those miniature billboards offer the greatest source of goods of all kinds hoped they once handed out to customers All Hallows Eve blotters. would be saved with other by local stores and month blotters or used manufacturers of all throughout October; sorts of goods, is either way insuring their diversity. their advertising mesMany topicals can sage would remain in be found, including front of the consumer Uncle Sam, autofor a long time. mobiles, Disney Among the best characters, presiare the October issues dential, political of the many general and military. The stock sets done by artwork of many Lawson Wood showAmerican artists, Beloved 1930s and 1940s cartoon character casing the antics and such as Norman Gran’pop gazes into his crystal ball. Part of gen- shenanigans of his carRockwell and eral stock months-of-the-year set printed and sold toon creation, Vernon Grant, by important calendar maker Brown & Bigelow. Gran’pop, who was abounds. Nearly all of the October popular both in England and Also to be found are holi- entries in these many sets in this country. This rascally day themes - Easter, embody Halloween illustra- chimpanzee, with support Christmas and Santa Claus, tions. Some were given away from his pals, was always Mother’s Day and even the by merchants in late getting himself involved in long forgotten Sweetest Day. September or early October all kinds of situations. On the Finally, there are the many to coincide with the selling of October 1944 blotter, for blotters for Halloween. masks, costumes, greeting instance, Gran’pop is reading Offering the same motifs cards, party decorations and his crystal ball amidst a darkand traditional symbols deco- other items for celebrating ish Halloween background. rating most old-time and enjoying the holiday. A 1944 set of children
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AMERICAN FLYER “S” GAUGE TRAINS In The Blue Room An attractive assortment to include numerous Hudson Pacific & Atlantic Style locos & tenders as well as plenty of freight cars & passenger cars. Animated accessories. Vintage catalogs. Plasticville. Even a little bit of Lionel.
500+ LOTS OF LIONEL TRAINS In The Pavilion Antique, Vintage and Modern Lionel from Estate and Private collections.
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scenes, the unsigned work of C. Twelvetrees and produced by giant printer Brown and Bigelow of Joliet, Illinois, as general stock merchandise, has a scene of two small boys setting up a prank at some unlucky neighbor’s house. The caption on this is a blend of seasonal ambiance and (Continued on page 23)
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BLUM’S BID BOARD AUCTION 11:00 AM (PREVIEW 10:00 AM)
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 2011 Located At The Schuylkill Mall, FRACKVILLE, PA 17901 Directions: Interstate 81 & Route 61
FIREARMS: Steyr WWII Era M95 8mm Carbine, Russian Moisen Nagant 7.62x54 w/Laminated Stock, Model 1853 Enfield w/Snider Conversion, Browning BLR 308 Rifle w/Nikon Scope, Remington Mod 870 12 Ga. Shotgun, Winchester Mod. 37 20 Ga. Shotgun, Winchester Single Shot 22 Cal. Rifle, Remington Single Shot 22 Cal. Rifle, Interarms MK X 30-06 Bolt Action With Scope, Marlin Glenfield Mod 50 20 Ga. Shotgun, 303 British Enfield, Thompson Hawken 50 Cal. Flintlock Rifle, 44 Cal. Black Powder Cap And Ball Pistol, Ethan Allen Co. Dbl. Brl. Black Powder Pistol, U S Revolver Co .38 Cal. Breakopen Revolver, H&R 44 Cal. 5 Shot Revolver, Belgium 32 Cal. 5 Shot Folding Trigger Revolver, H&R 32 Cal. Breakopen Revolver, S&W Mod. 19 357 Combat Magnum, Cobra Derringer 32 Cal. Pistol, Phoenix Arms .25 Cal. Pistol And More! MILITARY: German And U.S. Military Patches, Pins, Medals, Etc., German Afrika Corps Field Cap, Unique Miniature German Hat, McClellan Style I D Dick, M.P. Armbands (Vietnam Era), Flare Gun, AK 47 Bayonet, Bayonet For Remington Rolling Block Rifle, Cetme Bayonet, C.W. Bayonet, WWII Trench Art Ashtray, (2) History Of The World War Books (1919), Military Hats, Uniform Pieces, Canteen, Photos And Postcards And More! FURNITURE: ANTIQUE: 3 Section Macey Barrister Bookcase, Carved Cedar Chest, Oak Grained 1 Drawer Desk And Oak Grained China Cabinet, 4 Piece 30’s Depression Bedroom Set, 6 Piece Walnut Bedroom Set, 30’s Lamp Table, 5 Piece Cherry Bedroom Set, Antique Leather Trunk With European Travel Stickers (Unique), Oak Buffet, Painted Oak Icebox (Needs Repair), Baker’s Cabinet, Cedar Chests, Trunks, Stands, Painted Dressers, Chests, Treadle Sewing Machines, Rockers, Side Chairs, Brass Bed, Tavern Tables And Lots More! MODERN: Ridgeway Grandfather Clock, Kincaid Cherry DR Table w/6 Chairs, Kincaid Server And Buffet, Leather And Uph. Sofas And Chairs, Contemp. Dinette Sets, Uph. Rocker/Recliner, Lingerie Chest, Jewelry Armoire, Tea Cart, Oak Lamp Table, Ent. Armoire, Dresser/Shelf Combo Unit, 3 Piece Set Cherry Coffee And End Tables, Slant Front Desk, Lighted Curio Cabinet, Pair Oriental Style M.T. Stands, H.M. Corner Cupboard, Broyhill Oak Coffee And End Tables, Bassett White Provincial Bedroom Set, Entertainment Centers, Bookshelf And Bookshelf Desk And Dresser Units, Rockers, Stands, Misc. Dressers, Chairs, Cabinets, Lamps And Much More! COINS AND CURRENCY: Silver Dollars, Silver Eagles, Silver Halves Incl. W. L. And Kennedy, 2 Books Of Silver Eagles (1986-2002- 20 Pcs. Each), 1 Troy Pound .999 Silver Eagle, 1990 $5,00 Gold American Eagle, Comm. Silver Dollars And Halves, US Mint Sets (86, 87, 89, 91, 91, 93) Rolls Of Presidential Dollar Coins, 17 Rolls World Reserve Buffalo Nickels, Over 65 Mint And Proof Sets, Comm. Coin Sets, I.H. Cents, Wheaties, Ike Dollar Proofs, 1867 3 Cent Piece, 1912 Barber Dime, 1860 I.H. Penny-Exc. Condition, 1907 5.00 Woodchopper Note, 1923 Lg. Size 1.00 Silver Cert. Few Lots Of Foreign Currency, Sheets Of Stamps (1940’s-50’s To Current) JEWELRY: 14K (Man’s Comfort Band, Emerald And Diamond Ring, Multi Gem Ring, Diamond Cut Band, Braided Twist Ring, Star Earrings) 10K (Diamond Ring, Fashion Ring, Bell Telephone Co Pioneers Ring, Tanzanite Ring, Class Ring), Sterling Rings With Various Stones (Including: Fire Opal, Black Onyx, Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Coral, Amethyst, Marcasite, Cz), 24" Sterling Necklace, Various Fashion Rings, Bracelets, Cuff Bracelets, Necklace, And Earring Sets, Cameo w/Diamond Pendant And Other Cameo Pieces, Titanium Set Of Rings, Titanium Men’s Band, Sterling Money Clip, Watches Including Pocket Watches, Turquoise Jewelry, Murano, Monet, Napier, And Lots Of Costume Jewelry. TOYS, DOLLS, ETC: Over 25 Lots Of Breyer Horses, Texaco Fire Chief Helmet In O/B, Texaco Toy Tanker In O/B, Sheet Metal Trucks, C I Black Powder Cannon, Tin Friction Vehicles, Slot Cars, Metal Figures And Vehicles, Die-Cast Vehicles, Board Games, Video Games, Superhero Figures, Toys, Models, And Lots More Dolls: Star Wars Dolls, Vintage And Holiday Barbies, Horsman And Porcelain And More! TRAINS: Lionel Marx And HO Trains And Accessories Inc.: Water Tower, Signals, Gates, Transformers, Track, Misc. Plasticville, Lionel 637 & 8213, 1120 & 6110 Engines, Various Rolling Stock, HO Engines, Cars And Trollies, Aurora N Scale Train Set In Box, G Scale Emmet Kelly Circus Train, Local Weaver O Scale Cars, Sears HO Set In O/B And Lots More! MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: Stradivarius Copy Violin, Student Violin, Boombas (One Man Band), Trumpet, Zither, Lap Harp, Acoustic Guitars, 10 Piece Drum Set GLASSWARE AND CHINA: Blue Willow And Liberty Blue China, Dep. Glass, Art Glass, Belleek, Jadeite, Princess House, Crystal, Stangl, Roseville (Chips), Fenton, Lenox, Crackle Glass, McCoy, Lefton, Pottery Pieces, 2 Royal Doulton Figures, Red Wing Pottery Chef Cookie Jar, Hoosier Cupboard Jars, Vintage Piggy Banks, Planters, Jardinieres, Martini Set, Antique Milk Glass Dresser Pieces, Steins, Mugs And Assorted Glassware, Pyrex, Restaurant Ware And More! PRINTS: Our Usual Selection Of Artwork, Prints, Framed Sports Items, And Collectibles, Oils, Acrylics, Watercolor, Reverse Painting On Glass, Lithograph, Etc. COLLECTIBLES: Vintage Wooden Express Child’s Wagon, Crocks, Jugs, Bottles, Tins, Books, Hunting, Fishing, Lanterns, Radios, Clocks, Vintage Kitchen Utensils, Beer And Adv. Items, Phones, Car Items, Hood Ornaments, Oil Bottles, Vintage Atlantic Gas Pump (1950’s-60’s As-Is), Car Parts Incl. 64 Mustang Grille And Other Parts, Wood Crates Inc. Beer, Ammo, Soda, Milk, Dynamite, Etc., Coke Cooler, Comic Books, Albums, 45’s, 70’s And 80’s Teen Magazines, Sports Cards And Collectibles Include: Autog. Items By Mantle, Dimaggio, Aaron, Koufax, Williams, Postcards, Paper Ephemera, Magazines, Photos, Ledgers, Lighted Philco Adv. Sign (Approx 3'x4'), Vintage Reloading Items, Christmas And Holiday Items Include: Mr. Christmas Musicals, Holiday Barbies, Holiday Blow Molds, Motionettes, Lighted Yard Figures, Etc., Knives, Lighters, Marbles, Fishing Reels, Rods And Lures, Archery Bows, (2) Horse Saddles, Longaberger® Baskets, Souvenier Spoon Collection, Vintage Clothing Pieces, Doilies, Hankies, Quilts And More!!! TOOLS, LAWN AND GARDEN, APPLIANCES AND MISC: Toro 11 HP 32" Cut Snowblower w/Elec. Start, Craftsman 5.5 HP 24" Cut Snowblower, Craftsman (5 HP Chipper Shredder, Planer, Table Saw, Electric Blower, Buffer/Polisher, Bench Grinder, 10" Table Saw On Bench, Sawzall) Snapper Gas Blower, Delta Shopmaster Table Saw, Husky Mortar Mixer, Cordless Drill, 10 Gal. Shop Vac, Shop Vac Mulcher Attachment, Poulan And Toro Chainsaws, Pancake Air Compressor, Makita Drill, Ryobi Sander, 3 Speed Floor Dryer, Ryobi Scroll Saw, Work Mate, Vintage Little Giant Tap And Die Set, 2 Ironrite Machines, NAPA A/C Reclaiming Machine, Clayton Brake Washer, Kero Heaters, Legacy Vent Free Nat. Gas Heater, Rolls Of Wire Fencing, Engine Support Bar, Coats Air Jack, Truck Transmission Jack, Vintage Westinghouse Metal Floor Fan, Bikes, Vac. Cleaners, Sleds, Birdcages, 2 Antique Parlor Stoves, Wood Skis, Tires, Galv. Items, Chest Freezer, Dishwasher, G.E. Refer, Whirlpool Dorm Refer, Small Air Hockey Table, New E Zip Elec. Scooter, Flexible Flyer Sled, TV’s Stereos, All Types Small Kitchen Appliances, Religious Items, Metal Storage Cabinets, DVD Players, Microwaves, Nail Kegs With Nails, Vintage Metal Porch Chairs, Benches, Conc. Yard Statues, Lots Of Hand Tools, Air Tools, File Cabinets And So Much More! CHECK US OUT AT OUR SCHUYLKILL MALL LOCATION THURS., FRI., SAT. 12-8 OR SUNDAY 11-5 10% BUYER’S PREMIUM. GUN REGISTRATIONS DONE ON SITE
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Antiques & Collectibles - Artwork: Native American artifacts, statues & artwork; Prints & frames; Shadow box; Mirrors; Duck decoy; Wood carvings; Linens: Antique & modern quilts, quilt tops & wall hangings; Vintage clothing; Table linens; Political Items: Albums of pin-backs; Ribbons; Ephemera & posters; Perot train car; Longaberger® Baskets; lg. collection assorted baskets & collectibles; Jewelry: Vintage & costume jewelry; Omega wristwatch; Pocket watches; Pocketknives; Nazi patch & pin; Bridle rosettes; Books & Paper; Local histories; World’s Fair books; Trade cards; Cigar labels; Civil War soldier & other photos; Wall map; Newspapers, calendars & magazines; Travel & Auto - pictures, ephemera & postcards; Stamps & 1st day covers; Metalware: Tin ABC plate; Iron doorstops & bookends; Copper railroad torch; Brass birdcage; cookware & decoratives; Bayonet; Reproduction pewter; Silverplate tea set & serving ware; Collector spoons; Coca-Cola button sign; Table lights; China & Glassware - Ironstone, Goebel, Staffordshire, Liberty Blue, Wedgwood, Syracuse, Stangl, Franciscan, Occupied Japan, Lenox, Lefton, Luster, Noritake, German & Austrian china; Waterford, Fostoria, Carnival, Coin Spot, Opalescent, Depression, Ruby souvenir, Cut, Amethyst & Milk glass; Figural shakers; Toothpick holders & salt cellars; Bitters & embossed bottles; Kerosene lamps; Pottery: Yellowware molds; Umbrella stand; Stoneware steins, crocks & jugs; Majolica plate; McCoy & other cookie jars; Hull art vase; Pfaltzgraff; Toys - Die-Cast: Bank trucks & autos; Harley toys; Hubley cap gun; Penn Joy, Winross, & Ertl cars & trucks; Farm toys; Pressed metal: Gilbert Erector set; Structo trucks; Mechanical: Train sets (Marx, Lionel, tin windup) & train accessories, Dolls: Effanbee, Annalee & other collector dolls; Shirley Temple & other character dolls; dollhouse furniture; Rag doll & stuffed animals; Assorted Toys: Glass & metal figural banks; Pinball game; BB guns; Raggedy Ann desk set; Fisher-Price®; Board games; Hobbyhorse; Wagon; Tricycle; Lunch box; Lincoln Logs; Hess trucks; Household Goods - Sewing items (pincushions) & fabric; Christmas & Seasonal decoratives & ornaments; Dept. 56 buildings; Kitchen utensils & utensils; Elvis collectibles & videos; Avon items; Collector plates; Tools & Primitives - Tinware & Agateware; Steam gauge; Ice cream freezer & dippers; Ice picks; Advertising tins; Clothes trees; Galvanized buckets & watering cans; Woodenware: Checkerboard, barrel; bucket; Cheese press; Butter molds & prints; Crates; Tools: Ivory & wooden folding rule; Stepladders; Assorted hand tools; Craftsman toolbox; Fishing lures; Iron birdbath. * This is just a partial listing of items to be sold. No furniture will be sold in this sale. ** Preview: Friday, November 4, from 2 PM till 5 PM and Saturday, November 5, from 7 AM. Photos will be available on our Web site, www.horstauction.com. On Friday, November 4 (PM) ***Schedule: Sale starts in the main auction hall at 9 AM with a second auctioneer starting in garage area w/ toos & box lots at 10 AM. Accepted Payments: Cash, PA checks, ORST AUCTS., AU1767L credit cards & debit cards. No out-ofstate checks without prior approval. Tel. (717) 738-3080 T. Glenn 3% Auction House fee will be added Fax (717) 738-2132 Timothy G. to all invoices and will be discounted Thomas A. “VOICES OF EXPERIENCE” to 0% when payment is made with T. Brent www.horstauction.com cash or approved check.
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