Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 9

Manuscript, Collectible and Philatelic Auction

Vintage Collectibles

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1089		Withdrawn	Unsold
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Lot 1099		Early American Commemorative Mementos. Lot of two commemorative cast metal pieces, including an iron bank in the figure of a Native American Chief holding an ax; and, a hatchet honoring the inaugural anniversary of George Washington. Featuring the bust of Washington as its blade, the latter piece is inscribed along the handle: "Washington Inaugurated President of the US Apr. 30, 1789." Height of bank: 6¼". Length of hatchet: 12½". The bank is in good condition, as is the hatchet, with its light verdigris patina. Estimated Value $150 - 300. View details	Realized $115
Lot 1100		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1101		Erotica - Victorian Period. Here we offer a lot of three pieces of Erotica, circa 1890-1910. These brass implements include two bottle openers in the shape of nude females, as well as a nutcracker resembling a pair of women's legs. The nutcracker is stamped "Verrage England". Likely cleaned, sold as is. The lot is fine. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
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Lot 1104		Medals and Ribbons - California and Fraternal. A group of approximately 40 different, mostly 19th century ribbons from a variety of organizations including California Golden Bear, religious ribbons from Oakland, San Jose, Knights Templar, DeMolay, F.O.E., O.E.S. A rare, colorful and elaborate seldom offered group. Overall, very good to fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
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Lot 1107		[Royalty]. King Edward VIII Coronation Plate. J & G Meakin commemorative bone china plate honoring the coronation of King Edward VIII on May 12, 1937. Trimmed with a gilt edge, the creamy dish features two emblems: at the top, a cartouche of Edward with a royal crown and British flags; and at the bottom, the letter "E" with a crown and floral accents and the words "Long May He Reign". Size: 8-1/2 x 8-1/2". J & G Meakin stamp appears on the underside. One character in the lettering at top is worn. Otherwise, in very good condition. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $29
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Lot 1109		San Francisco - Sutro Tunnel. One page, 9½ x 12", n.p., n.d. Being a printed diagram of the Sutro Tunnel with notations in Sutro's hand. A rare and historic item. Minor edge toning, minor foxing. Overall, very good to fine condition. Adolph Sutro's 1869-1879 tunnel project, a masterpiece of mining engineering, made it possible to drain and ventilate the many mines in Nevada's Comstock Lode region. It took 10 years to build the four mile long tunnel under the Sierra Nevada Mountains and by the time Sutro's Tunnel was complete, the mining boom had ended, although the parts of the tunnel were used into the 1940s. Sutro himself sold the tunnel and moved to San Francisco, amassing the finest private library west of the Mississippi (lost in the Great Fire), serving as mayor of San Francisco for many years and working ceaselessly to promote the interests of the booming city. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 1110		San Francisco - Sutro Tunnel. A lot of two items related to the Sutro Tunnel. 1. One page, 11¼ x 9½, n.p., n.d. Being a map of various railroads that connect and lead to the Sutro Tunnel from New York, Boston and other cities across the U.S. with notes in Sutro's hand. 2. One page, 9½ x 12, n.p., n.d. Being a printed picture of the tunnel and underground rail system. Both pieces show moderate foxing and an area of water stains. Good condition. Unique and historic items. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1111		Scrapbooks. Five various scrapbooks, one features an assortment of Victorian era scrap, two others feature early trade cards and scrap, and two others feature a variety of early newspaper articles, the final album deals with hunting and outdoor life. Bindings cracked on the first four albums, with loose pages and paper loss, foxing and toning throughout, while the fifth scrapbook shows minor toning but is otherwise intact. Poor to good condition. The first three albums are replete with colorful Victorian images from postcards, greetings cards and magazines. Our fourth album features newspaper articles and images including Lily Langtry, Jay Gould and William Cullen Bryant.The fifth album is a painstakingly assembled collection of hunting tips and information from the 1920s. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $288
Lot 1112		[Soft Drink Related]. A Pair of Pewter Soda Fountain Glasses. Pair of turn of the century soda fountain glasses, complete with pewter jackets. The glasses feature the slogan "Drink Coca-Cola" and include a measuring mark thereby designating the correct amount of syrup. Pewter jackets delicately hold the glasses, and likewise display the signature slogan. Glasses measure 3¾" in height. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81
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Lot 1114		[Soft Drink Related]. Coca-Cola - 1950s Aluminum Six Pack. 1950s Coca-Cola six pack carrier, complete with bottles. This aluminum holder has been embossed with the classic logo: "Drink Coca-Cola" on both sides. A central divider serves as a guide to keep the six bottles in place. Bottles remain filled with the beverage. Measuring 7½ x 8¼ x 5". A few surface scratches to the carrier. Else, in fine condition. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
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Lot 1119		[Soft Drink Related]. Coca-Cola Bottle Sign. 1940s Coca-Cola bottle sign. Resembling the "hobble skirt" style bottle, this sign effectively advertises the refreshing elixir with an oversized Coca-Coal bottle. Height: 17". With a light, horizontal surface scratch across bottom, and a few small surface abrasions. Overall, in very good condition. Estimated Value $100 - 175. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $132
Lot 1120		[Soft Drink Related]. Coca-Cola Button Sign With Ice Pick. Coca-Cola button sign. Measuring 12" in diameter, this shiny, red advertisement simply displays the slogan: "Drink Coca-Cola". Accompanied by a Coca-Cola ice pick (circa 1950) that features a wooden handle with the signature Coca-Cola logo and the phrase: "Delicious and Refreshing". Pick is complete with original box. Light surface abrasion to button, pick has been used. Overall, the group is in very good condition. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $259
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Lot 1124		[Soft Drink Related]. Coca-Cola Vintage Tray. 1903 "Hilda Clark" Coca-Cola serving tray. The decorative tray pictures a demure young lady enjoying the innovative beverage in a soda fountain glass while reading a letter. The slogan "Drink Delicious and Refreshing" appears in the lower portion of the tray, while the signature Coca-Cola logo appears centered along the lower lip. Measuring 15¼ x 18½". Obviously a utilitarian piece, this tray is well-worn with scratches, chips and dents. Professional restoration can only enhance the value of this highly collectible tray. In poor to fair condition. Hilda Clark was the first celebrity to promote Coca-Cola products. She first appeared on Coca-Cola calendars in 1899, and her likeness was used to endorse the drink until 1903. She has been called the queen of Coca-Cola advertising. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $334
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Lot 1128		Vintage Embroidery Scissors. Lot of 2 pairs of scissors used for fine work. Oldest, circa 1890s, features German steel blades set with oversize sterling handles of American make. Handles are decorated with a lovely foliate pattern. The famed retailer, Marshall Field & Co., offered similar such scissors in their retail catalog of 1896. The second pair are of comparable shape to previous, but smaller, later, and once gilt. Lengths: 4-3/8"; 3-1/2". Both in nice condition. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1129		Vintage Pen & Pencil. The "Conway Stewart" Writing Set, circa 1930s. London, England. Beautiful green lacquer finish with gold accents. Pen: 4 3/4", nib inscribed "Conway Stewart 14ct. gold 4", initialed "CS" on two clips. Pen body is also etched "Conway Stewart-- Made in England 84". Pencil: 4 1/2", etched "Conway No. 26 Conway Stewart London", initialed "CS" on clip. Set comes complete with Conway Stewart Guarantee, instructions for pen & pencil and original "woven" box (white with green and gold accents). Inlay of box is inscribed, "To Nigel / With love. / From Great Granny Wills" Box is moderately worn in spots. In very good condition overall. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 1130		Withdrawn	Unsold