| 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 |
 150 CALLIOPE WAGON HAND MADE TOY - Hand made toy circus wagon; wood construction with plastic wheels; L-10", VG. Est. 20-30 |
 151 SIDESHOW WAGON TOY - Fold-out panels reveal side show performers; looks like Stieff circus wagons but is not marked; wood; 12" x 13 1/4" x 4 3/4", EX. Est. 150-200 |
 152 CIRCUS PARADE - Paper covered wood cage wagon full of monkeys, clowns, and man leading zebras; L-11", EX. Est. 75-100 |
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 153 "MUSICAL JINGLES FOR THE VERY YOUNG" SONG BOOK - By Dorothy Bell Briggs, published by Oliver Ditson Co., copyright 1932; EX. Est. 20-30 |
 154 BARNEY AND BAILUM'S WAGON - Converse; printed wood wagon and 6 animals; some age wear; VG. Est. 300-500 |
 155 CIRCUS WAGON 1932 FISHER PRICE With 8 animals; painted wood; slight scuffs and paint loss; VG. Est. 200-300 |
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 156 MODEL CARNIVAL RIDE - Hand made; decorative tower supports 8 flying boats on chains; works; steel and wood construction; H-26", base Dia.-22", one boat replaced; VG. Est. 200-300 |
 157 MODEL FERRIS WHEEL - Early hand made model Ferris wheel made to operate; steel and wood; some minor repairs; H-22", VG. Est. 200-300 |
 158 CAROUSEL TOY - Litho tin, German, crank operated; working; should clean; approx. H-4 1/2", VG. Est. 50-100 |
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 159 MAN IN BALL TOY - Martin, French; ball rolls up column and pops open to reveal man; paint weak; H-15", G. Est. 500-700 |
 160 LOT OF 3 FAIR POSTERS - Various fairs; 14" x 22", VG. Est. 15-20 |
 161 LOT OF 7 PITCH BOOK COVERS - paper color litho enlarged covers depicting human oddities; each: 13" x 22 1/2", EX. Est. 20-30 |
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 162 "CARTER THE GREAT" POSTER - Large "Cheats the Gallows" poster in 4 sections, mounted on cardboard; frayed edges, some paper loss; 103" x 77", F. Est. 50-100 |
 163 CLOWN FACE BANNER - Depicts clown face, painted on vinyl;approx. 94" x 115 1/2"; EX. Est. 150-250 |
 164 CLOWN FACE BANNER - Depicts clown face, painted on vinyl; 94" x 115 1/2"; EX. Est. 150-250 |
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 165 LOT OF 2 CAROUSEL RIDES - All wood crustacean-like creatures; very worn; L-38", G. Est. 300-500 |
 166 CAROUSEL RIDE SEAT SWAN FORM - Swan heads on ends; painted wood and iron with glass eyes; restored; L-63", G. Est. 600-900 |
 167 CAPE BUFFALO HEAD TAXIDERMY - Large antique taxidermy; between horn tips L-42"; needs restoration; F. Est. 100-200 |
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 168 FERRIS WHEEL SEAT - Painted wood and iron with vinyl upholstery; repainted; L-48", VG. Est. 200-400 |
 169 BANNER - "Welcome to the Circus"; very colorful paint; approx. 7' x 18'; Est. 100-200 |
 170 SEATED MANNEQUIN - Dressed as fair-goer; holding kewpie doll; no shoes; kewpie missing arm; VG. Est. 50-100 |
 170A BLOW GUN - South American; tape covered wood tube; approx. L-96", EX. Est. 50-100 |
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 170B SPEAR - One piece shaft and head; probably New Guinea; L-8', VG. Est. 20-30 |  171 CARNIVAL CANE - Wood shaft with porcelain dog head; L-34", EX. Est. 20-30 |
 172 PEDI-CAB - Pedal-type vehicle; very colorful; much ornate paint work; L-96", VG. Est. 200-400 |
 173 SCALE - Heavy iron for "Guess your Weight" with partial sign; paint chips and wear; H-50", G. Est. 100-200 |
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 174 BALL-O-TIES - Large ball composed of neckties; approx. Dia.-26", VG. Est. 200-400 |
 175 CLOWN BICYCLES - Lot of 3; all have strange configurations; worn old paint; largest H-72"; Est. 200-400 |
 176 TATTOO DEVICE - Wood, iron, and brass treadle operated with cables through articulated arm on wood base; H-67", VG. Est. 100-200 |
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 177 FOLK ART CANNON - Painted wood and iron; great worn colors; shoots confetti; old finish; L-82", EX. Est. 400-600 |
 178 SHOOTING GALLERY TARGET - Cast iron and steel; mechanical; hit bullseye; bell rings and duck pops up; working; duck retains faint paint; some rust Dia.-12", VG. Est. 200-300 |
 179 RADIO DEVICE - Appears to be receiving device; may be missing parts; L-30", H-43", F. Est. 30-50 |
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 180 BURLESQUE PHOTO - Large framed image with "Always a Pleasure to Work at the Copa;" JoAnne Palmer Autograph; image has small scrapes; 34" x 44", VG. Est. 50-100 |
 181 BARREL PIANO - "Vicentelunaris Barcellona" crank turns large player cylinder to play piano and bells; works; needs tuning; VG. Est. 300-500 |
 182 GIRL SHOW MARQUEE - (3) 8 foot sections; (3) sections bright colors on lighted wood and masonite panels; 24 foot total length; needs re-wiring; some chips, scratches, show worn; VG. Est. 200-400 |
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 183 MEGAPHONE - Painted composition with handle; used on midway; H-18", VG. Est. 50-100 |
 184 PAPIER MACHE TIGER MASK - Fits over head; VG. Est. 50-100 |
 185 LOT OF 4 INDIAN CLUBS - Wood juggling clubs; (2) H-22", (2) H-20", EX. Est. 50-75 |
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 186 GUILLOTINE - Wood and metal magician's prop; working; H-43", VG. Est. 100-200 |
 187 BURLESQUE PHOTO - Portrait of unknown performer; mounted on board; 16" x 20", VG. Est. 30-50 |
 188 MUSICAL SAW - Nickel plated bladed with wood handle in fitted wood case; plate worn in areas; (1) screw head missing; L-38", VG. Est. 100-200 |
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 189 LOT OF 3 FIRE BREATHER TORCHES Decorated metal; tape repairs; L-19", F. Est. 30-50 |
 190 SLAP STICK - Manufactured by "DeMoulin Bros. Greenville Ill."; shaft cracked; paint loss; working; L-20", G. Est. 50-100 |
 191 CONTEMPORARY BATTLE AXE - Steel with wood shaft; L-22", EX. Est. 30-50 |
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 192 WHITE TOP HAT - Stain on top; Worn; F. Est. 20-30 |
 193 CHILD'S OR DWARF'S OUTFIT - Tiny formal clothing with attached tie; faded and worn; H-28", G. Est. 50-100 |
 194 FEATHER FLOWERS - Natural feathers fold into canister for "Botanica" act; needs cleaning; H-22", VG. Est. 50-75 |
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 195 TRAVEL TRUNK - Metal reinforced masonite has "Silver Meteor" train sticker; worn; 13" x 32", G. Est. 30-50 |
 196 open lot |  197 LOT OF 2 MANNEQUINS - Both dressed for girl show routine; EX. Est. 75-150 |
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 198 FLORAL PAINTING - "Giant Krubi"; framed oil on board; 26" x 38", VG. Est. 50-100 |
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 199 COWHIDE - Very dry; G. Est. 20-30 |
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