"Wild West Wonders" Premier Live Auction (2025 August)

This charming collection features 65 vintage dolls from the 1940s, including 38 original Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls and 27 foreign and ethnic dolls, ma

This is a Chinese compass and sundial watch combination tool. The compass gives you magnetic North and the flip up arm (gnomon) will give you the time

There are two wood box compasses: a David White marked: "U.S. Eng. Dept./ David White Co/ Milwaukee, Wis,/ 1918" on the cover. 3.125 in. X...

This is an A. Stoppani surveyor's compass with teak wood case. It works beautifully and all sighting arms are intact. 3.5 in. X 3.5 in. Please s...

This cleaver device is a sundial with an adjustable gnomon (arm) for your specific latitude. The compass is used to align with true north. There is a

There are coat compasses in this lot. One is brass with pin made in Germany. The second compass is made by Taylor with both pin and grommet holes for

This wood box compass was made by P. Boeringer of St. Paul , Minnesota. Made about 1910 in a teak wood box at 3 in. X 3 in. with the hook closure is m

This is a Cruchon & Emons compass S/N 41994 marked on the cover "US Engineer Corp." Berne on the bottom cover. The compass is still cl...

This is a Cruchon & Emons compass S/N 41994 marked on the cover "US Engineer Corp." Berne on the bottom cover. The compass is still cl...

This little jew of a compass has a swing-out magnifying glass with a compass about .5 in. in diameter. Meant to be worn an a lanyard or bead chain. L

The wood box compass was made by W.& L.E. Gurley of Troy, New York. About 1918. Still accurate with two clear cards set in a mahogany case at 3....

This is a W. & L. E. Gurley U.S. Engineering compass in a teak wood box. Roughly 3.25 in. X 3.125 in. The inside cover is scribed with a scribe ...

This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. New York made compass. At 1.875 in. in diameter. German silver case and cover. It is still accurate without dents ...

This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. folding compass (made in New York). It has a black enameled carry case that closes and traps the needle when clos...

This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. mahogany box compass previously owned by Major CW Thomas marked on the inside cover. The compass is still accurate...

This is a nickel plated Keuffel & Esser Co. (of New York) pocket compass. The case is dent free with some nickel loss front and back. The bezel ...

This is a Keuffel & Esser Co. New York made compass. At 1.875 in. in diameter. German silver case and cover. It is still accurate with a spotted...

This lot is of two Keuffel & Esser Forestry compasses. Both in used condition. The compass with lanyard is not accurate. Cards are printed in t...

There are six compasses in this lot. Two are Tru-Nord compasses from Brainerd, Minn. that are working accurately. Four are of European design with a s

These are two forestry compasses; one Lutz- Geo forestry and one Keuffel & Esser forestry compass. Both are used. The lutz card is bright while ...

This group of compasses are made by Marble's of Michigan. Sometimes called coat compass or la[pel compasses. There are three with one in no-work...

This group is of lapel and small pocket compasses, five in all. Four work properly. Please see photos for details. ^ Date: Country (if not USA):

This lot has eight mini-compasses with one looking more like casual jewelry c. 1920's. Best of all they all still work. One compass has a ship&#...

This is a nautical compass that has been gimbled in a leather/steel case. There are instructions on the inside cover to illuminate the card. In workin

This brass frame compass has no maker's mark "42" stamped on th einside cover. The card is the needle with a working sto[. Still accur...

This is a pocket compass with cover and window for quick views issued to "Epson YMCA/C.D. Wells/ 1922" with card lock. In working order. 2...

This is the Meradial model compass made by Short & Mason of Rochester, New York with a 1915 patent date. Nickel silver case without dents still ...

This is a Tomahawk compass made in Clinton, Mass. A teepee is press engraved into the cover. The card is bright brass with an inclination indicator ab

There are three pocket compasses in this group made by Waltham Clock Co., 1900s. All are about 1 in. in diameter. Two pocket compasses have free cove

This is a cased Warren-Knight Clinometer model #203 S/N 11697 with original paper and wood case. Both vials of levels are in working order. In excelle

This is a wood box compass with no makers mark. Made about 1910. The box is pine wood construction and in working order. The needle stop is stuck in t

This little compass was made in the 1910's without a name of maker and still works today. At 1.5 in. in diameter. Clear lens and bright card. T...

This is a French made box compass. About 1900. The card is spotted with light quadrant markings. "Made in France" in the north position. T...

This is a French made graphometer compass with transit pedestal and sighting arms. Mounted on a solid brass frame. C. 1890's. In working order. ...

This round brass frame compass is marked "made in/ France" without a makers mark, 1920's. The needle shows a strong and quick response...

There are five vintage compasses in this lot where four have bail loops. One compass has a second needle to align with your immediate course. All comp

This wood box compass was made in France about 1910, no makers mark. The box is mahogany with a piano hinge. The glass lens is broken and the needle i

This is a mahogany box compass made in France with no makers mark visible. The card is oxidized but readable and the wood finish original and bright.

This is a French made compass in a teak box. 3 in. X 2.875 in. The card is clean and clear with a magnetic inclination marked slightly west. The needl

This box compass is marked Dietzgen without any marking for country of origin. At 3.75 in. X 3.75 in. in a mahogany case. The stop bar is stuck in the

This group of pocket compasses are made in Germany (2) and France (3). The two German compasses are still accurate while the others are not. One compa

This is a pocket watch style compass made in Germany about 1900. The card is has a soft brass face and still works. 1.875. in. in diameter. Light pati

This is a small pocket compass at 1.75 in. in diameter. The cover is made with a sight window for orienteering. There is a needle stop for the card, a

This is a pre-war Polish Officer's marching compass made by Z. Jeznacki model K.M. 32 S/N 12622. "W eagle P" stamp on the bottom. In f...

This is a Soviet era Mountain Military compass that reads in degrees as well as military clicks. A rare find. The base is bakelite. S/N 00051 with cov

This beautifully cased drafting compass was made by Gervase Wheeler of London. Made around 1850 for drawing large scale building architecture or to-sc

his is a Swiss made compass at 1.5 n. in diameter. Built without a cover. It has a needle stop and is still accurate. Please see photo for details.

This beautifully made compass is made in Switzerland without a makers mark. The movement is jeweled and well balanced. The card is white with a degree

These are two beautiful wood domed box compasses with sundials. Conditions are fair to poor on both. One compass with a broken glass dome has beautifu

This is as vintage Elliott Bros. / London compass with dual plane cards. C.1900. It has a threaded tripod mount on the bottom. No model number listed

This engineering compass has its own brass and leather cases There are no names of manufacturers however the North indicator "N" with the ...

This is a A. Stoppani & Co. surveyors compass. Fit into a snug wood box. Graduated for map reading. Accurate readings, in very good condition. ....

This Wells Fargo shipping receipt book is the first we have had with revenue stamps adhered inside on the pages. pages have a dozen or more 1 cent sta

Wells Fargo Express Collect Shipment Book, 1918 for the San Mateo office. 7 x 17" bound by folding metal clip at left edge. "acid" p...

A whole passel of Wells Fargo & Company that originate in Tracy, California and go to points within the Central Valley like Newman and Turlock ,...

Lot of 5. Mounted photos, all in very good condition. Photos of the Starbuck Nyack NY Wells Fargo office and staff. Named after the individual that r

Wells Fargo & Co's Express Salem, Ore. receipt for $100 in coin dated Oct 1869. Towne & Bacon printers. In protective sleeve and excelle...

A diverse group of Wells Fargo collectibles. Cast iron rubber stamp and wax sealer rotating holder, 6", while unmarked every Wells Fargo agent ...

3 original Wells Fargo money bag sealers and 1 repro key. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

Lot of 14. Includes 7 receipts from Adams & Co., San Francisco, 1854 with vignettes of a miner and building; three 1865 Baltimore receipts; 1856...

Large mounted photograph (12 x 14" mount) of seven Adams Express Co. / Southern Express Co. early express vehicles and drivers, c.1910. Photo b...

Non-locking. 17 x 14" ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY in black print on canvas. Bottom leather pouch is opened on one end. Stains to canvas. But still on...

Very rare. Stamped "Cleveland. O. Oct. 28. 1884" on title page. Also has later inscription saying this is the property of J. Schweier, &qu...

Nice collection of 46 colorized postcards from Hot Springs, Arkansas. They include pictures of The Superior Baths, Arlington Hotel, Riverview Park, Th

Over approx. 85 postcards. Includes one booklet of 10 views. Various bldgs. street scenes, harbor, Golden Gate Bridge. In very good cond. ^ Date: 1

A group of 18 color postcards showing iconic Yosemite National Park scenes as well as other western America natural wonders. Most are unused, save fo

Lot of 75 plus. One booklet of Sacramento w/22 photos. 35 RPC's, some amber. Several are postmarked. All are good or better condition. ^ Da...

Lot of 53. In protective sleeves. 28 are RPC's. Color and B/W, some w/white borders. Post marks are all Aspen, Col. Photo of birds-eye view...

Lot of 58. Fourteen RPC's. Color and B/W. I.E: : YMCA, gov't bldgs. ,Churches, Elks Club, Locomotive under steam, aerial views, street sce...

Lot of 49. Street scenes, parks, landscape, Birdseye views and bldgs. of Colorado Springs. Couple of RPC's, on PMC. Most in protective sleeves ...

Lot of 47. 10 RPC's. Color NS b/w. Various scenes : Pikes Peak Ave, birds-eye 1941, street scenes, view the gold camp, mill. All in plastic ...

Postmarked Fort Lyon C. T. May 24, 1863. Target cancel. This is 9 months after the Fort Lyon received a post office. Fort Lyon was named after Nathani

Lot of 9. No contents. 1) Greeley, C.T. manuscript cancel on cover to New York. 3 cent railroad stamp. 2) Two covers with red Greeley cancels incl. on

Lot of 15. All pre-1900. 1) Ft. Collins. Six covers: corner ad for TM Akers, Fire Insurance Agent; corner ad cover for EN Garbutt, 1883(?); corner ad

This is a rare use of two expresses. Central Overland California & Pikes Peak and the Hinckley's & Company Express Denver City. Both are...

Lot of 16. Numerous towns. 1) Sterling. Two corner ad covers: Powell, 1893; and Charles L. Allen, Attorney, 1887, with typed letter about investing in

80 plus post cards. In protective sleeves. Excellent cond. Twenty RPC's. From all over the state. Bldgs., canyons, schools, churches, street sc...

Lot of 10. RPPC's of various towns of Colorado : Wray, Deer Trail, Pine, Silt, Fleming, Brush, Akron and Yuma. ^ Date: 1900-22 Country (if ...

Lot of 34. Post cars of Sterling and Julesburg Colorado. 17 are RPC's. Postmarks: Sterling, CO. All are in protective sleeves and excellent ...

Lot of 56. Combination of postcards and covers postmarks. I.E; Butte City, Helena, Terminus (1880-81), Pony (1877-2013 renamed RMPO of Whitehall), M

26 postcards of Reno casinos and Virginia City, 12 in frames. Harrah's Harolds, Cal-Neva, Overland Hotel, Nevada Club, Delta Saloon, Palace Club...

Confederate #5 with large North Carolina tied cancel. Addressed to Mr. James Landon Brown/Madison Artillery/Goldsborough N C. Cover and stamp are bot

Major collection of covers from the USS Macon zeppelin, 1932-1935. There are 500 covers in this collection, thought to not have any duplicates. The co

Over 50 RPCs featuring interior as well as exterior images of The White Star Cunard's RMS Mauretania (The Maury). Photos show staterooms, dining...

35 RPC's and postcards featuring the White Star Cunard Line's HMS Queen Elizabeth Ocean Liner. Billed as the fastest ship in the fleet by Wh...

A beautiful group of 25 illustrated "Greetings from California" postcards that feature Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stock", the Gr...

A bounty of US Navy cruisers including, among others, Brooklyn, Colorado, Milwaukee, Olympia, California, Tennessee, New York, Boston, Washington, Sal

A collection of approx. 48 postcards picturing US Navy ships and Navy life in the era bracketed by WWI and WWII. Good images of the state-named battle

This is a collection of about 300 postcards depicting cruise ship vessels from around the world. Exterior views, many are RPCs. Lot includes an artis

This is a collection of about 250 postcards depicting cruise ship interiors for motor vessels from around the world. Many RPCs. Interesting photos of

B&W postcards including RPCs depicting ships wrecked and aground. A couple with ships rimed with ice. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: ...

Group of approx. 65 postcards/photos featuring ships of all styles, from tankers to transports and passenger liners. Lot includes both RPCs and some n

A pair of French Art Nouveau postcards featuring advertisements for chocolate, c1900-10. Color lithographs of a woman, titled "La Pyrogravure,&...

A collection of 6 Art Nouveau postcards from a series by Henri Boutet, c1900. From Series 3: Nos. 22, 23, 25, 27, 28 and 30. From The Albums, Antour d

A collection of 9 different Art Nouveau postcards featuring illustrations by French illustrator and engraver Henri Boutet (1851-1919). ^ Date: an Cou

A set of 4 Art Nouveau postcards from a series by Henri Boutet, c1920s. Signed. Boutet (1851'1919) was a French illustrator and engraver. Number...

A collection of 4 different Art Nouveau postcards in a series, 1904. Printed, "Collection des Cent. - E.G. Paris" on fronts, followed by f...

This postcard is part of Alphonse Mucha's 1st series of 12 cards which comprises three groups of four cards each. The first is of the seasons (i...

50 different embossed vintage Easter postcards. c. 1907-12. ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance:

50 different vintage embossed Easter postcards. c. 1907-14 ^ Date: Country (if not USA): State: City: Provenance: