34th Annual “New Years Day” Antique Auction Sunday January 1, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Preview: Saturday December 31st from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 P.M. and auction day from 8:00 A.M. At the Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO – Large Exhibit Building MAP
PREVIEW: Saturday December 31st from noon to 4:00 P.M. and New Year’s Day starting at 8:00 A.M.
Location: Auction being held at 9595 Nelson Road in Longmont, CO (The Boulder County Fairgrounds). In the exhibit building Directions: North of Denver approx. 25 miles on I-25 take exit 235 then west on hwy 52 approx. 7 miles to 95th St. (This is the first lighted intersection west of Hwy 287). At 95th St. go north (right) approx. 4 miles to Boulder County Fairgrounds. Directly across the road from the Home Depot Store.
VEHICLES, TRAILER AND SURREY: 1939 Mercury Town Sedan – showing 54,864 miles, looks, runs and drives like a dream; 1999 Buick Rivera “Silver Arrow” low production vehicle; 2017 Chevy Malibu-Hybrid with 77,000 miles (averages 48 miles per gallon); 1981 Chevy Corvette “T” top coupe – only 60,000 miles, has brand new tires; 2021 enclosed 20’ X 8’ cargo trailer; Horse drawn surrey;
FURNITURE: Spectacular ¼ sawn oak triple curved glass china cabinet with full carved columns and claw-feet; Wooton 1/4 sawn oak flat-top executive desk with rotary pedestals; Monumental 1890s A. H. Andrews mahogany roll-top desk with great interior; mahogany dental cabinet with beveled mirror; beautiful oak hall tree with left seat; 60” oak winged Griffin lift seat entry bench; winged Griffin fireplace mantle; Horner library table w/carved figural legs; early Pennsylvania country corner cupboard (circa 1860); Victorian marble top walnut bedroom set; heavily carved marble top sideboard; beautiful high-back carved oak sideboard; (2) triple door oak bookcases; double door oak bookcase w/carved “Man of the North” face; wonderful selection of stacking lawyer’s bookcases – some with leaded glass; round oak pedestal dining table w/claw-feet and leaves; ¼ sawn oak square dining table w/claw-feet and leaves – match set of (6) carved back claw-foot dining chairs; massive 42” wide serpentine claw-foot highboy chest w/mirror; spoon carved oak drop front Eastlake secretary/bookcase; signed “Limbert” 30” round occasional table w/cut-outs; early French ebony and bone inlaid writing desk w/bronze ormolu; cherry wood fireplace mantle; 1/4 sawn oak Arts & Crafts drop front desk; several county store spool cabinets; Victorian entry hall mirror w/marble shelf; several 5’ church pews; pr. of 5ft oak courthouse benches; carved Victorian parlor set; 6pc. Art Deco walnut and inlaid bedroom set; oak china/buffet cabinet; apothecary cabinet; library tables; fancy lamp and parlor tables; marble top burled walnut sewing cabinet; spoon carved wall curio cabinet; wonderful selection of stain glass table lamps; fancy parlor lamps; New England shoe factory rack; pr. of early-1800s painted bridal boxes; Very early three-lock trunk; pine country cabinet; set of (3) matching vertical curved glass store showcases; Queen Anne tall chest; inlaid server;
NOVELTY, NOSTALGIA, BRONZES, ARCADE: Restored “Sunco” gas pump; coin-operated scale also dispenses a scroll with your horoscope; collection of rare early gamblers cheating devices; Jennings 5 cent Cherry jackpot slot machine; Wurlitzer Americana III jukebox; Brass National Cash register, ¼ sawn multiple drawer cash register cabinet stand; Victor floor safe; collection of arrow heads and points; Bally’s 25-cent Slot Machine and a stand; (2) outstanding early Grandfather clocks; other clocks to include – Crystal regulators, Ansonia, Vienna, Seth Thomas, etc.; pocket watches; Swiss cylinder music boxes; Victrola; accordion; cylinder Victrola w/horn speaker; disc music box; pair of life size carved figural lamps; BRONZES – wonderful selection of bronze statues from life size to table top in many subjects;
COLLECTIBLES: Parade saddle with silver mounts; great selection of early cast iron and tin toys – Hubley, Arcade, Marx Disney and more; Pedal cars; porcelain and tin advertising signs; early advertising “Denver” seed cabinet; primitives; crockery and stoneware; early graniteware; cast iron collectibles; tanned cow hides; (3) Blacksmith anvils; Great selection of dolls to include French and German porcelain, early composition jointed body dolls; quilts; hand made Persian and Oriental rugs; old photos; early Central City postcards and others; ephemera; baseball & sports cards; good selection of NAVAJO rugs; Native American southwest jewelry, sand paintings, pottery and baskets, original art and prints – Icart, Raleigh Kinney, oil paintings; Victorian prints;
GLASSWARE & JEWELRY: Large Wedgwood china set; red transferware; art glass; Toby Mugs; cut glass; high-end porcelain figures; Art pottery to include – Roseville, Rookwood, VanBriggle, Weller, Hull, McCoy; jewelry to include – Sterling, Indian turquoise, vintage, high-end designer costume, diamond, gold; vintage purses and perfume; small Tiffany sterling basket; Limoge chargers; Dresden;
ANTIQUE FIREARMS: Once again a great line-up of antique firearms. To include – rare Volcanic lever action repeating pistol; Civil War Era deluxe Burnside Carbine; Winchester, Colt, Sharps, Smith & Wesson, Spencer, Remington, Civil War era long and guns and hand guns; rare flintlock dueling pistols, and other quality antique firearms; Military swords; Tiffany presentation sword; Winchester bullet board; Winchester prints, bar mirrors; reloading kit. LISTING OF GUNS IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOLLOWING PHOTOS.
AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Once again we are very excited about this year’s auction – Above is a very small percentage of the very, rare, unusual, high quality and hard to find items being sold at our 34th annual “New Year’s Day” auction. Don’t miss it. Something for everyone!!
PREVIEW: Saturday December 31st from noon to 4:00 P.M. and New Years Day starting at 8:00 A.M. Announcements day of auction take precedence over all others printed or implied. Terms: Cash, good Check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover day of auction. 5% Buyers premium.
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2 life size Bronze Eagles. Each Eagle 64″ across and 58″ Tall1939 Mercury Town Sedan View 11939 Mercury Town Sedan View 21939 Mercury Town Sedan info sheet1939 Mercury Town Sedan View 31939 Mercury Town Sedan View 41939 Mercury Town Sedan View 51939 Mercury Town Sedan View 61939 Mercury Town Sedan View 71939 Mercury Town Sedan View 81939 Mercury Town Sedan View 91939 Mercury Town Sedan View 101999 Buick Rivera “Silver Arrow “ View 11999 Buick Rivera “Silver Arrow “ View 21999 Buick Rivera “Silver Arrow “ View 31999 Buick Rivera “Silver Arrow “ View 41999 Buick Rivera “Silver Arrow “ View 51999 Buick Rivera “Silver Arrow “ View 6Jennings Silver Chief with cherry jackpot front. Cira: 1937 restored and works great (with key) – View 1Jennings Silver Chief with cherry jackpot front. Cira: 1937 restored and works great (with key) – View 2Jennings Silver Chief with cherry jackpot front. Cira: 1937 restored and works great (with key) – View 3GUN 5 (FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY FELIX MEIER 16GA) VIEW 1GUN 5 VIEW 2GUN 5 VIEW 3GUN 5 VIEW 4From the old Woolworths in Fort Collins, coin-operated scale also dispenses a scroll with your horoscope (horoscope works without a coin), comes with old-stock of replacement horoscope scrolls – View 1From the old Woolworths in Fort Collins, coin-operated scale also dispenses a scroll with your horoscope (horoscope works without a coin), comes with old-stock of replacement horoscope scrolls – View 2From the old Woolworths in Fort Collins, coin-operated scale also dispenses a scroll with your horoscope (horoscope works without a coin), comes with old-stock of replacement horoscope scrolls – View 3From the old Woolworths in Fort Collins, coin-operated scale also dispenses a scroll with your horoscope (horoscope works without a coin), comes with old-stock of replacement horoscope scrolls – View 4Winged Griffin MantleMonumental 1890s A. H. Andrews mahogany roll-top desk, top-of-the-line, likely a custom order with solid cherry wood drawer interiors in the base, solid mahogany for the drawer interiors on the top section, heavy bronze pulls and claw feet – View 1Monumental 1890s A. H. Andrews mahogany roll-top desk, top-of-the-line, likely a custom order with solid cherry wood drawer interiors in the base, solid mahogany for the drawer interiors on the top section, heavy bronze pulls and claw feet – View 2Monumental 1890s A. H. Andrews mahogany roll-top desk, top-of-the-line, likely a custom order with solid cherry wood drawer interiors in the base, solid mahogany for the drawer interiors on the top section, heavy bronze pulls and claw feet – View 3Pair Bronze Foxes. 45”L X 36”T – 28”T X 23”WGun 15-16-7-8-4-3 ( Colt’s, Smith & Wesson, Starr Arms, Merwin Bray) view 1Gun 15-16-7-8-4-3 view 2GUN 9 AND 10 ( Spencer lever action rifle’s) VIEW 1GUN 9 AND 10 VIEW 2GUN 9 AND 10 VIEW 3GUN 9 AND 10 VIEW 4GUN 11 (Volcanic lever action repeating firearm) VIEW 1GUN 11 VIEW 2GUN 11 VIEW 3Queen Anne style Tall ChestGun 12 (pr. flintlock dueling pistols) view 1Gun 12 view 2Gun 12 view 3Gun 12 view 4Bronze of Mother Black Bear with Cub 17”X 24”Life size Bronze Bust of Mountain LionBald Eagle with wings spreadGUN 13 (CIVIL WAR ERA Burnside Carbine) VIEW 1GUN 13 VIEW 2GUN 13 VIEW 3GUN 13 VIEW 4Wooton Rotary desk – View 1Wooton Rotary desk – View 2Wooton Rotary desk – View 3GUN 14 (Sharps model 1851 Rifle) VIEW 1GUN 14 VIEW 2GUN 14 VIEW 3GUN 14 VIEW 5GUN 14 VIEW 4Horner desk – View 1Horner desk – View 2 GUN 17-18-21-22 (Winchester’s, Colt, Whitney Scharf) VIEW 1GUN 17-18-21-22 VIEW 2GUN 19 ( Pr. early Flintlock Dueling Pistols) VIEW 1GUN 19 VIEW 2GUN 19 VIEW 3GUN 19 VIEW 3Gun 20 (Rogers percussion pistol) view 1Gun 20 view 2Gun 23, 24 (6 shot pinfire dbl action revolver, James Reid Knuckle Duster Revolver) View 1Gun 23, 24 View 2Bronze of Mother Black Bear with Cub 17”X 24”GUN 25 (Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle) with factory letter – VIEW 1GUN 25 VIEW 2GUN 25 VIEW 3GUN 25 VIEW 4GUN 25 VIEW 5GUN 25 VIEW 6Pietra-dura & Bronze Dora’ jewelry box view 1Pietra-dura & Bronze Dora’ jewelry box view 2Collection of early gamblers cheating devicesBronze 3 horse fountain. 62” tallEarly hand made horse drawn police wagon by Dale Ford who has specialized in crafting beautiful and historical accurate scale models of horse-drawn stagecoaches and wagons. 19”tall X 25” long – View 1Early hand made horse drawn police wagon by Dale Ford who has specialized in crafting beautiful and historical accurate scale models of horse-drawn stagecoaches and wagons. 19”tall X 25” long -View 2Early hand made horse drawn police wagon by Dale Ford who has specialized in crafting beautiful and historical accurate scale models of horse-drawn stagecoaches and wagons. 19”tall X 25” long – View 3Early hand made horse drawn police wagon by Dale Ford who has specialized in crafting beautiful and historical accurate scale models of horse-drawn stagecoaches and wagons. 19”tall X 25” long – View 4Fantastic Dresden figural & floral porcelain clock. 21” tall view 1Fantastic Dresden figural & floral porcelain clock. 21” tall view 2Fantastic Dresden figural & floral porcelain clock. 21” tall view 3Fantastic Dresden figural & floral porcelain clock. 21” tall view 4Framed advertising of Turkish Trophies cigarettes. 25” X 33”Framed portfolio print “Sax Man 1974” by Leroy Neiman. 30” X 30” view 1Framed portfolio print “Sax Man 1974” by Leroy Neiman. 30” X 30” view 2Large Bronze rearing Horse 84″TallVIEW 1 of French mechanical & musical Automaton of three bisque head dolls depicting ladies having a tea party. 17” X 14”VIEW 2 of French mechanical & musical Automaton of three bisque head dolls depicting ladies having a tea party. 17” X 14”Life size Bronze Black Bear with Cub. 53″ TallLarge Bronze Figural Fountain. 11′ Tall. Comes in 3 pieces to moveLarge table top size Bronze Eagle. 36” tallLife size Bronze Boy Fishing. 62” tallLife size Bronze Crane Fountain. 68” TallLife size Bronze Mountain Lion. 70” T. X 58” WPair large Bronze Cranes. 69” TallLion coffee advertising figure and KIWI shoe polish displayLife size Bronze Deer. 90inT. X. 80in WRare salesman sample 1920’s – 1930’s car trunk. By C.A. Taylor Trunk Works. 9” tall X 19” Wide view 1Rare salesman sample 1920’s – 1930’s car trunk. By C.A. Taylor Trunk Works. 9” tall X 19” Wide view 2Rare salesman sample 1920’s – 1930’s car trunk. By C.A. Taylor Trunk Works. 9” tall X 19” Wide view 3Two Civil War Swords- cavalry sword by Tiffany & Co and Presentation Sword to Harlo H Hardy view 1Two Civil War Swords- cavalry sword by Tiffany & Co and Presentation Sword to Harlo H Hardy view 2Two Civil War Swords- cavalry sword by Tiffany & Co and Presentation Sword to Harlo H Hardy view 3Two Civil War Swords- cavalry sword by Tiffany & Co and Presentation Sword to Harlo H Hardy view 4Two Civil War Swords- cavalry sword by Tiffany & Co and Presentation Sword to Harlo H Hardy view 5Two Civil War Swords- cavalry sword by Tiffany & Co and Presentation Sword to Harlo H Hardy view 6“Battle Cry” By Raleigh Kinney – View 1 “Battle Cry” By Raleigh Kinney – View 2“A Pair with Spares” By Raleigh Kinney – View 1“A Pair with Spares” By Raleigh Kinney – View 2“Winter Comes Early” By Raleigh Kinney – View 1“Winter Comes Early” By Raleigh Kinney – View 1Ship LanternsChippendale style drop front desk3 Pc. Parlor Set – View 13 Pc. Parlor Set – View 23 Pc. Parlor Set – View 3Tilt top tea tablePears’ Soap Adv TrayGrandfather clock inlaid sideboard (view of door)inlaid sideboard French and German dollsWinchester advertising sign with figure of Ranger the Winchester Dog. 19” tall X 26” long2pc oak bedroom set Swiss Cylinder Music Box – View 1Swiss Cylinder Music Box – View 2DuPont Powder self framed metal advertising sign 28” X 22”. Marked Edm H Osthaus who painted sporting dogs artwork for DuPont Powder company from 1896 – 1910Oak photographers chair w/ carved face – View 1Oak photographers chair w/ carved face – View 2 (of carving)Oak Church PewElgin “B.W. Raymond” Railroad Grade Pocket Watch in 10 kt gold filled case. 16 size-21 jewel- 8 adjacent. Working – View 1Elgin “B.W. Raymond” Railroad Grade Pocket Watch in 10 kt gold filled case. 16 size-21 jewel- 8 adjacent. Working – View 2Elgin “B.W. Raymond” Railroad Grade Pocket Watch in 10 kt gold filled case. 16 size-21 jewel- 8 adjacent. Working – View 3Elgin “B.W. Raymond” Railroad Grade Pocket Watch in 10 kt gold filled case. 16 size-21 jewel- 8 adjacent. Working – View 4Mahogany Corner ChinaGun ViseHamilton “992” Doubler Roller Railroad Pocket Watch. In 20 year gold filled case. 16 size-21 jewel-5 adjustment. Serial # 1090812. Comes with watch chain and mustache comb. Working – view 1Hamilton “992” Doubler Roller Railroad Pocket Watch. In 20 year gold filled case. 16 size-21 jewel-5 adjustment. Serial # 1090812. Comes with watch chain and mustache comb. Working – view 2Hamilton “992” Doubler Roller Railroad Pocket Watch. In 20 year gold filled case. 16 size-21 jewel-5 adjustment. Serial # 1090812. Comes with watch chain and mustache comb. Working – view 3Hamilton “992” Doubler Roller Railroad Pocket Watch. In 20 year gold filled case. 16 size-21 jewel-5 adjustment. Serial # 1090812. Comes with watch chain and mustache comb. Working – view 4Grouping of Advertising ThermometersVictorian Marble Top Parlor Table – View 1Victorian Marble Top Parlor Table – View 2 Waltham “ROYAL” 14 K Gold pocket watch. 12S – 17J – serial#22062051. Private Label-BAILEY-BANKS-BIDDLE. 14kt solid gold case – View 1Waltham “ROYAL” 14 K Gold pocket watch. 12S – 17J – serial#22062051. Private Label-BAILEY-BANKS-BIDDLE. 14kt solid gold case – View 2Waltham “ROYAL” 14 K Gold pocket watch. 12S – 17J – serial#22062051. Private Label-BAILEY-BANKS-BIDDLE. 14kt solid gold case – View 3Waltham “ROYAL” 14 K Gold pocket watch. 12S – 17J – serial#22062051. Private Label-BAILEY-BANKS-BIDDLE. 14kt solid gold case – View 41/4 sawn oak Arts & Crafts drop front desk3 door oak bookcaseshoe rack/display2pc. set Oak High-Boy Chest and Dresser with Mirrorbronze boy with cartBronze Dolphinsbronze girl with flagBronze tortoisecherrywood fireplace mantlecradlePr. Mahogany music cabinets with rotary doors – View 1Pr. Mahogany music cabinets with rotary doors – View 2Early Trunk with split-balusters on the frontfolk art waterfowlFour framed hand painted Limoge porcelain platesFrench credenzaGolden Nugget 25 cent slot machineinlaid armed chairOak Hall Tree with Lift Benchjohnson motor wood boxMatching pair of 5ft Oak courthouse benchesornate carved setteepr round front inlaid 7 drawer cabinetsquarter sawn oak newer Stickley clock48 diameter Southern Pacific LinesPr. of late-1700s or early-1800s painted bridal boxesstoneware jarsVery early three-lock trunk camerassalesman sample Keds shoeVictorian pier mirrorWorking Bally’s 25-cent Slot Machine and a stand. The slot machine has its original key – View 1Working Bally’s 25-cent Slot Machine and a stand. The slot machine has its original key – View 2snowshoes & oars1/4 sawn oak corner cabinet1 of 5 early thumback chairscounter top curved glass showcasegrouping of jewelryParade saddleLimbert table – View 1Limbert table – View 2Oak entry bench attributed to Paine furniture Boston MassVan Briggle and Rookwood8″ Umbrella boy Hummel and 6″ Umbrella girl Hummel
LISTING OF GUNS
NOTICE: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE OWNER’S. WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE INFO. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO VERIFY THE INFO. PRIOR TO BIDDING ON AN ITEM
Colt 7 shot spur trigger Revolver, Cal.22, Date 1870’s, SN#54845
Smith & Wesson 7 shot spur trigger Revolver, nickel plated, Cal.22, Date 1870’s SN#89089
Colt 7 shot, spur trigger, revolver with brass frame, nickel cylinder and barrel, walnut grips, Cal.22, Date 1875, SN#70433
Smith & Wesson 5 shot revolver, spur trigger, tip-up barrel, Cal. 30, Date 1870’s, SN#10021
Flintlock Fowler by Felix Meier (well known Royal gun maker), carved stock w/brass mounts, 16ga., Date circa 1750’s, SN#NVSN
Colt large frame slide action Lightning short barrel rifle with Lyman Tang sight, Cal. 40-60-260, Date 1888, SN#2256
Starr Arms Co. model 1863 Revolver with conversion to Colt 44 center fire, 8” barrel, Date 1860’s, SN#26090
Rare Merwin & Bray Cupfire Revolver used during Civil War, officers used as a belt pistol. Cal. 40, Date 1860’s, SN#3995
Spencer lever action rifle with extra heavy barrel, sporting rifle with set trigger, by Schilling of San Jose used hunting buffalo, Cal. 45, Date 1870’s, SN#15077
Spencer lever action factory sporting rifle, all orig. with rare thin frame, early series, Cal. 56-52, Spencer caliber, Date 1860’s, (formerly in Roy Marcut collection who wrote the book “among the best known surviving rifles”) SN#273
Rare Volcanic lever action repeating firearm, large frame Navy pistol with 6” octagon barrel, 2pc. Walnut grips, ring lever, all orig. Cal. 41, Date 1856. Rare piece history – The Volcanic Arms Co. went bankrupt in 1857 and was bought out by Winchester. Winchester would continue to produce the Volcanic pistol and in 1860 using the mechanism of the Volcanic pistol developed and put into the market the Henry rifle and later developed and put into the market the Winchester lever action rifles. SN#697
Pair of small all metal, unusual Flintlock dueling pistols in fitted case with accessories. Cal.38, Date 1850’s, SN#NVSN
Rare Extraordinary Deluxe Presentation grade Civil War Era Burnside rifle, 4th model breach loading percussion sporting rifle. Reference Rock Island Auction 5-4-19 lot #1132 sold for $21,250, only other known specimen. Cal. 54, Date 1860’s, SN#NVSN
Sharps Model 1851 rifle with Maynard type primer, brass patch box. Rifle is known as Mormon Pioneer rifle as they were carried West by Mormon immigrants to Utah in early Pre-Civil War days. Only 400 produced, all orig. and seldom seen. Reference Flayderman’s Guide page 195 35-003.5, Cal. 44, Date 1850’s, SN#1877
Colt “SAA” Single Action Army Revolver, all matching numbers, Cal. 44-40, Date 1891, SN#143825
Colt “SAA” Single Action Army Revolver, U.S. marked, mismatched numbers when armory reassembled. Frame marked JTC, Date in 1876 range, Cal. 45, frame SN#30848
Winchester model 1886, lever action rifle, very good orig. condition, blue and case colors show great. Cal. 38-56, Date 1892, SN#78622
Winchester model 1873, lever action rifle, fantastic condition, layman rear sight, octagon barrel, Cal. 38-40, Date 1890, “The gun that won the West”, SN#367528B
Pair early Flintlock dueling pistols in fitted case, marked W. Ketland & Co. Cal. 56, Date 1850’s, SN#NVSN
Rogers Percussion knife pistol with 2 blades and stag grips, hallmarks, 9 ¾ “ length, Cal. 30, Date 1860’s, SN#NVSN
Rare Colt Burgess lever action rifle, very good condition, octagon barrel, Cal. 44-40, Date 1882, First year of production, SN#2182
Rare Whitney-Scharf lever action rifle, similar to Colt Burgess in design, Cal. 44-40, Date Circa 1880’s, SN#284
Exceptional 6 shot pinfire double action revolver with folding trigger, “No barrel” known as hide out pistol, checkered walnut grips, by A. Francette – Liege Belgium, also marked with HB, Cal.7.65, Date 1860’s, SN#946
Rare and unusual James Reid Knuckle Duster, known as “My Friend”, 7 shot, engraved, nickeled, Cal. 22, Date 1868-1882, SN#16654
Fantastic Winchester 1886 Deluxe lever action rifle, excellent condition inside and out, Caliber 45-70, Date 1889, SN#14899 (comes with Winchester letter)
Winchester model 1873, 24” Barrel with Button Magazine, Cal. 44-40, Date 1881, SN#70784
Smith & Wesson Model 2 Army Revolver, Civil War Era, Cal. 32, SN#18333
Colt Single Action Army, Cal. 45, Date 1889 (based on Colt archive authentication letter) SN#128700