The June 24, 2000, Gerald Burg & Dr. Kardatzke Collections, Sale 6
Lot 1101
Large Lot of Advertising Ephemera. An
intriguing collection of roughly one hundred pieces of printed advertising
ephemera from the 19th & 20th century. Includes a rare card for a miracle
elixir, "Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil", as well as Mucha cards from the late
1800s to early 1900s. We urge your thorough examination of this lot as it
contains numerous treasures. Sold as is, no returns. Floor bidders only.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Lot 1102
Large Lot of Antique Spoons & Ephemera. A
wonderful collection of 247 commemorative spoons, mostly sterling 19th & 20th
century. Featuring among others, P.T. Barnum (1905), Wm Mc Kinley, Salt Lake
City, Ft. Dearborn- Chicago 1832, Union Station St. Louis, and Gen. Andrew
Jackson, New Orleans. Includes a couple of standard reference books on the
subject. We urge your thorough examination of this lot as it contains numerous
treasures. Sold as is, no returns. Floor bidders only.
Estimated
Value $500-UP.
Lot 1103
Large Lot of Cigar Ephemera. An amazing
assortment of antique cigar bands, lighters, labels, and cigarette cases.
Features five beautiful cigar box labels matted and shrink wrapped. Plus, a
collection of celebrity cigar bands donning the likes of Dean Martin, Woody
Allen, The Three Stooges, Charlie Chaplin and others. We urge your thorough
examination of this lot as it contains numerous treasures. Sold as is, no
returns. Floor bidders only.
Estimated Value $75-UP.
Lot 1104 
Large Lot of Miniature Musical Instruments.
A collection of approximately 15 miniature guitars, mandolins, and violins.
Some featuring fine filigree work and others with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Lot 1105
Large Lot of Pocket Knifes. A collection of
twenty knifes of assorted sizes and styles. Comprised mostly of pocket knifes
with some Swiss Army knifes, a commemorative "Carter and Mondale in '76", and
even a "butterfly." Also a custom money clip and a miniature shaving kit.
Sold as is, no returns. Floor bidders only.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Lot 1106
Large Lot of Vintage African-American Ephemera.
An interesting and colorful assemblage of artifacts pertaining to Black
History such as antique cigarette cards, advertisement labels, cigar
labels, poster stamps, etc. We urge your thorough examination of this lot as it
contains numerous treasures. Sold as is, no returns. Floor bidders only.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Lot 1107
Large Lot of Vintage Pens. A wonderful
assemblage of roughly fifty plus fountain pens and mechanical pencils. We urge
your thorough examination of this lot as it contains numerous treasures.
Sold as is, no returns. Floor bidders only.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Lot 1108
Large Lot of Vintage Tickets and Playing Cards.
"This is not the Devil's Ball but you will meet him at the 3rd Easter
Novelty Ball." This quaint headline is indicative of the approximately 100
tickets in this unusual collection from pre-World War I social events, many of
which are souvenirs from the "First Event." Masquerade balls, Grand Receptions
and Dances are just some of the types of gatherings showcased in this "throw
back" to an age of simplicity.
Also included is a box of playing cards
highlighted by Bavaria Bier playing cards with varying styles of "Jokers." We
urge your thorough examination of this lot as it contains numerous treasures.
Sold as is, no returns. Floor bidders only.
Estimated Value $50-UP.