Sale: THE AMERICAN DIME MUSEUM LIQUIDATION AUCTION

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH - 5:00 P.M. This faithful recreation of a 19th Century Museum and homage to the 20th century sideshow has closed its doors Behind the curtain awaits…Oddities and Gaffs, Freaks of Nature and Works of Man; Historically Important Museum and Sideshow Artifacts; Creative Taxidermy; Unique Art, Including Original Works By Richard Horne, Betsy the Chimp, Butterfly Wing Painting, and Others; Art and Artifacts of the Sideshow World, Including Abraham Lincoln’s Last Movement; Carnival Rides and Related Materials; Wax Figures; Circus Related Toys, Displays, Banners and Posters; Mourning Jewelry and Memorial Artwork; Museum, Circus, and Sideshow Related Photos and Paper Ephemera; Furniture and Fixtures, Including: Antique Farm Table, Antique Display Cases, Pedestals, More! FAKES, PHONEYS AND THE REAL THING

PREVIEW LOCATION: The American Dime Museum - 1808 Maryland Avenue - Baltimore, Maryland 21210

Preview Dates &Times: Friday, February 23rd 12:00 Noon through 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, February 24th 12:00 Noon through 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, February 25th 1:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m.

Terms: 15% Buyer’s Premium, eBay Live purchasers will be charged 20% Buyer’s Premium. Visa & MC accepted. Absentee bids accepted with deposit. Dealers MUST bring copy of Sales Tax license or pay tax. Everything sold AS IS. No children
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ELEPHANT PERSON'S HEAD - Cased; mixed media; created by R. Horne; aged; case: 11" x 18", Est. 300-500
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HAND OF SPIDER LILLIE - Cased mixed media; created by R. Horne; aged; case: 5 1/2" x 10" x 7", EX. Est. 600-800 RIGHT HAND OF SPIDER LILLIE - LILLIAN PITTS OF KENT ENGLAND, A CONVICTED HABITUAL PROSTITUTE, WAS BANISHED TO A PENAL COLONY NEAR SYDNEY AUSTRALIA IN EARLY 1814. A STUDENT OF THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF THIS STRANGE LAND, LILLIAN SOON DISCOVERED THE SECRETIVE FUNNEL-WEB SPIDER, THE MOST POISONOUS SPIDER IN THE WORLD. LILLIAN THEN BEGAN HER CAMPAIGN OF DEADLY REVENGE AGAINST HER BRITISH WARDENS. GATHERING THE EGGS OF HER BELOVED SPIDERS SHE WOULD CONCEAL ONE IN HER FAMILY RING, AND WHEN PLYING HER FORMER TRADE UPON HER CAPTORS SHE WOULD OPEN HER RING, RELEASING THE HATCHLINGS INTO THE HAIR, CLOTHING OR BEDDING OF HER DOOMED PARAMOURS, KNOWING FULL WELL THE EVENTUAL BITE WOULD PROVE FATAL. FOUND OUT AND BETRAYED BY HER TRUSTED CELL-MATE, A MISS KAY CROSS, SHE WAS QUICKLY TRIED AND CONDEMNED TO BE HUNG. IN THE AUTUMN OF 1820 SHE WAS EXECUTED, AND HER INFAMOUS HAND AND IT'S HORROR BEARING RING WERE PLACED UPON A POLE IN THE HOT SUN OF THE PRISON COURTYARD AS A WARNING TO OTHERS CONSIDERING SUCH TREASON. THE HAND WAS TAKEN BY OFFICER HOWARD MAY, AND KEPT IN THE FAMILY UNTIL 1952 WHEN IT WAS DONATED TO OUR NOBLE INSTITUTE. REF. M. A. 1808
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PARROT FISH - Creative taxidermy by R. Horne; aged; approx. 24" x 16" x 20", EX. Est. 150-200

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GATOR GAL MIXED MEDIA - 1/2 girl and 1/2 gator; mixed media; creative taxidermy by R. Horne; 10" x 33" with glass cover; aged; Est. 600-800

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VAGRANT'S TONGUE MIXED MEDIA - Cased; created by R. Horne; aged; EX. Est. 300-500 A WINTER WARNING EXHIBIT #9 - AFTER THE TERRIBLE WINTER THAT PARALYZED HOUGHTON MICHAGAN IN 1906 THE SPRING THAW REVEALED THE FROZEN CORPSE OF AN UNKNOWN VAGRANT CURLED BESIDE A FIRE-POST, HIS TONGUE STILL STUCK FAST TO THE COLD IRON WHERE THE POOR DEVIL MUST HAVE ATTEMPED TO SLAKE HIS THIRST. AFTER AUTOPSY HIS NATURALLY DRIED APPENDAGE WAS REMOVED AND KEPT BY THE HOUGHTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. IN THEIR TROPHY CASE. REF. DR. JUDY


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STOMACH WITH VINES - Created mixed media by R. Horne; 12" x 5" x 10", aged; EX. Est. 300-500 A PAINFUL DEATH - EXHIBIT NO. 6 - A grossly distended stomach removed from 13 yr. old Ricky O. reveals a solid mass of tangled vines resulting from sprouted seeds carelessly ingested by the young man. Ref. Dr. O. O. Hamm, Athens Georgia, 1922

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NUDIST COLONY MIRROR - Bright yellow backboard from peep show viewer, converted to mirror with shelf; age worn condition; 36" x 30", VG. Est. 100-150
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METABULATOR - Actual medical device for measuring body metabolism; 38" x 24" x 18", VG. Edt. 100-200
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CRUTCHES - Lot of (2) primitive crutches; age worn; L-48", G. Est. 30-50

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JACKET TRIMMED IN HAIR - Black pleather / vinyl jacket trimmed in human hair; small; EX. Est. 50-75
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"PERUVIAN AMAZON" MUMMY - Fake mummy; very rare example by the Nelson Supply Co. of Boston; featured on National Geographic's "Mummy Roadshow"; mummy is approx. 9' long in 10' original decorated case; some missing brass trim oncase; crack in mummy's leg; VG-EX. Est. 4000-6000
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MUSEUM LETTERS - (6) Black plastic letters spell "MUSEUM"; H-10"; G. Est 25-50

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STANDING BLACK BEAR - Held sign for Dime Museum; wears battered top hat; well worn; H-51"; F. Est. 100-150
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FRAGMENT OF ELGIN MARBLE COPY IN PLASTER - 14" x 26"; EX. Est. 25-50
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TIN WHIRLIGIG - Spins numerous directions; H-32"; scratches; VG. Est. 25-50
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ISLAND WEAPONS - Lot of (2) primitive axes with iron blades; L-22" each; VG. Est. 25-50

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ISLAND ARTIFACTS - Lot of (3); ceremonial paddle covered with patterned woven fiber with crude bow, bundle of arrows and a war club; paddle: L-62", bow: L-49", war club: L-36"; EX. Est. 75-100
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LOT OF (2) RIGGED POINTERS - Handmade pointers for game wheel allow operator to cheat; L-10"; used; EX. Est. 50-75
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BRUSH WOLF SKULL - Canine skull with collection information in ink; L-8"; EX. Est. 25-50

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OSTRICH EGG & COPPER FLOAT - Float: Dia.-6", EX. Est. 20-30
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AFRICAN MASK - Wood with raffia hair; approx. 24" x 18"; worm damage; some breaks; F. Est. 25-50
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TAXIDERMIED FISH - Large mounted tuna fish; L-68"; G. Est. 75-100

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ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT - Decorative wood carving painted black and gold; 15" x 43"; nail holes and splitting; G. Est. 50-75
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PINE FARM TABLE - Turned legs; 3-board top; 120" x 54" x 31"; distressed areas; VG. Est. 300-500
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CAST RESIN CONTEMPORARY HAND - Mounts on wall; L-11", EX. Est. 50-100

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MIXING TOOL - Wood utensil for tamping charges; L-48"; G. Est. 25-50
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WOOD TOKENS - Approx. (150) wooden tokens used for admission to the Dime Museum; Dia.-1 1/2"; EX. Est. 75-100
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FORD'S THEATRE POSTERS - Lot of (15) heavy cardboard posters from Ford's Theatre in Baltimore; early 20th century; various shows; all are creased in center; 22" x 14"; G. Est. 50-75

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PAUL'S PUPPETS POSTERS - Lot of (27) heavy cardboard posters for "Paul's Puppets", 1950's local Baltimore TV show; various shows; 11" x 14"; G. Est. 50-75
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GAME WHEEL - Painted wood; Dia 22", EX. Est. 20-30
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PORCUPINE QUILLS - Approx. 40; L-6"-14"; EX. Est. 25-50

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"HOOK, LINE & STINKER" Artifacts and story; mounted on wood; aged; H-14", EX. Est. 75-100
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2-PIECE DISPLAY JAR - Glass drug store jar; no top; H-26", Base: L-13"; VG. Est. 100-150
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ARCHITECT'S MODEL FERRIS WHEEL Intricate working model of dual wheel that turned opposite ways and pivoted; intended for Coney Island; includes stock certificate and sales pitch booklet; steel & wood construction; few repairs and paint chips; H-60", Dia.-36", VG. Est. 1200-1500

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"OLFACTORY RECOGNATOR" Non-functioning machine recorded odors; wood and glass with early tubing; by Richard Horne; 8 1/2" x 10" x 13" (large box); EX. Est. 500-600 OLFACTORY RECOGNTOR - A UNIQUE DEVICE INVENTED BY OTHMAR NIKENAM IN 1918 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAPTURING AND RETAINING ODORS FOR FUTURE ENJOYMENT (OR REVULSION) THE MACHINE ALTHOUGH NOBLE IN CONCEPT NEVER GAINED ANY ACCEPTANCE IN THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND THE SECRET FORMULA CONTAINED WITHIN THE WORKINGS WAS LOST UPON THE TRAGIC DEATH OF DR. NIKENAM AT THE HANDS OF A FURIOUS MOB IN JAKARTA IN 1922 AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF TEST-SCENTING A LOCAL RELIGIOUS LEADERS HOLY FEET. The Odenton Hall of Science Oct. 1934
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PIANO BENCH - Gold and black painted wood; top scratched and worn; 16" x 14" x 28"; G. Est. 30-50
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ALBINO “PEPPERONI” VICTORIAN TAXIDERMY – Small elongated animal identified as “Pepperonicus Deli”; age worn; box (approx.) 10” x 14”, VG. Est. 200-300

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SWORDFISH BEAK - Natural swordfish beak with sword handle and decoration; tip broken; L-30", Est. 30-50
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SEA DEVIL NATURAL "JENNY HANIVER" - Altered skate in ornate frame; 19" x 23", EX. Est. 100-150
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JERSEY DEVIL CREATIVE TAXIDERMY - Created by R. Horne; H-24", Est. 200-300 JERSEY DEVIL Horribilus Sikuris - THE LEAGUE OF LITTLE LADIES TEMPERANCE SOCIETY PICKED A MOONLESS SUMMER NIGHT FOR THEIR 1906 OVERNIGHT CAMPGOUND RALLY NEAR FLEMINGTON NEW JERSEY. IN THE EARLY HOURS OF JULY 4 SCREAMS AWOKE THE DIRECTORS WHO RUSHED TO THE CHILDRENS TENTS TO DISCOVER THIS RARE AND DANGEROUS JERSEY DEVEL FIRMLY ATTATCHED TO LITTLE SANDYE M.......S TOE! A FIERCE WHACK WITH A CRICKET BAT BOTH DISLODGED AND DISPATCHED THE CREATURE. THE DEVILS BODY WAS ARTISTICLY TAXIDERMIED AND DISPLAYED FOR MANY YEARS IN THE FLEMINGTON PUBLIC BATHS. THE ONLY DAMAGES SUFFERED BY MISS M...... WAS A STRANGELY WITHERED TOE. Courtesy of The Flemington Literary society

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MUMMY HEAD MIXED MEDIA - By Richard Horne; Egyptian type head in antique box; aged; box: 7 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 8", EX. Est. 400-600
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RANGOON SEWER SERPENT - Mixed media; cased example of sewer dwelling fictional creature by Richard Horne; in 16" x 16" x 25" case with painted back drop; EX. Est. 700-900 THE RANGOON SEWER SERPENT - THIS STRANGE CREATURE IS ONE OF FOUR THAT APPEARED IN THE PRIMITIVE SEWER SYSTEM OF EAST RANGOON BETWEEN 1908 AND 1913. THE NATURE OF THE ARRIVAL OF THIS PARTICULAR BEAST IS QUITE DISTURBING. CAPT. VAN SMITH, THE ENGLISH CONSUL, AWAKENED IN THE WEE HOURS OF 4 NOV. 1911 AND MADE HIS WAY TO THE WATER CLOSED. AS HE APPROACHED THE RECEPTACLE HE HEARD A MURMUR IN THE WATER BEHIND HIM. FORTUNATELY HE WAS WEARING HIS WESLEY AND HE SPUN ROUND AND FIRED A SINGLE SHOT INTO THE COMMODE, SHATTERING IT COMPLETELY. THERE, AMONG THE SHARDS AND WATER LAY THIS HORRIBLE ANIMAL, QUITE DEAD. THIS AS YET UNIDENTIFIED CREATURE PROVED TO BE NOT ONLY FIERCE OF COUNTENANCE BUT ALSO QUITE VENOMOUS. ONE CAN ONLY IMAGINE THE CONSEQUENCES HAD THE CAPTAIN NOT HEARD THE SERPENT IN THE DARK. THIS IS ONLY ONLY INTACT SPECIMEN IN EXISTANCE, AS IT WAS WISELY RUSHED TO THE VILLAGE DRUGGIST AND NICELY PRESERVED. RE. 23-11
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WOODEN TABLE - Dark wood with fluted legs and drawer; scuffs and scratches; 26" x 46" x 30", F. Est. 50-75

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FEATHERED BOA FAKE TAXIDERMY Framed fake snake with residual feathers; 23" x 27" VG. Est. 200-300
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MYTHOLOGICAL MYSTERY MIXED MEDIA - Strange head in early jar on stand; by R. Horne; Jar: Dia.-16", EX. Est. 600-800 A MYTHOLOGICAL MYSTERY - IN THE SUMMER OF 1851 DURING AN ARCHEOLOGICAL EXPLORATION OF A DEEP CAVE ON THE ISLAND OF CRETE DR. PHARGHT OF OUR INSTITUTE UN-EARTHED A CLAY VESSEL AND UPON BREAKING THE SEAL REALIZED IT CONTAINED THE REMAINS OF WHAT HAD BEEN CONSIDERED A MYTHOLOGICAL BEAST, A SMALL MINOTAUR, HALF BULL, HALF MAN. THE MUMMIFIED HEAD REMAINED INTACT BUT ONLY FRAGMENTS OF CLOTH AND BONE REMAINED OF THE REST OF THE THING. THIS PRICELESS ARTIFACT HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY THE LEADING EXPERTS AND HAS BEEN DECLARED AS ABSOLUTELY REAL AS YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF. WARNING: WHEN OPENED THE CONTAINER EMITTED A MOST FOUL SMELL WHICH SICKENED THE MEN IN THE PARTY, AND TO THIS DAY THE STENCH CAN OCCASIONLY BE DETECTED! IT IS ADVISED VISITORS KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE JAR, SO AS NOT TO BE OFFENDED BY THE SMELL. REF: DR. G. ECONOMOS
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GATLING GUN - Contemporary model; brass and wood construction; L-14 1/2", EX. Est. 50-75

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CIVIL WAR ERA CANNONBALL - Dia.-4 1/2", EX. Est. 50-75
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MUSEUM FIGURE ABRAHAM LINCOLN Vinyl head and hands with moving head; age worn; H-70", VG. Est. 300-500
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MUSEUM FIGURE DANIEL LAMBERT FAT MAN Daniel Lambert the London Fat Man; seated vinyl figure in authentic clothing; includes settee; settee torn; needs cleaning; H-60", VG. Est. 300-500
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SEA BIRD TAXIDERMY - Old specimen, needs cleaning; H-24", G. Est. 50-75

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AMELIA EARHART'S FINGER - Mixed media; by R. Horne; featured in film, "Manna Beyond Belief", in glass lidded box; box: 5" x 4" x 2 1/2". Est. 150-200

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