STEPHEN P. ALPERT
P.O. Box 66331
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Telephone: 310-836-2482 EMail: quadra@pacbell.net
MAIL BID SALE 73
Closes February 18, 2008
NEW SIMPLIFIED
BIDDING RULES:
1. You can
email all your bids and questions, up to the day before the closing date. No high bids revealed via email.
2. High bids
will be revealed over the phone only on the last 2 days of the sale. Please
phone NOON-7PM
3. I have an
answering and fax machine 310-836-2482, so if I’m not in you can leave bids on
the machine (select option 3). To send a
fax, phone first.
4. Sale ENDS 8PM Pacific Time on Monday Feb. 18. But I will continue taking
calls until 10 minutes elapse after the last call without another call. The
sale ends then. (Or 5 minutes should the sale continue after 10PM.)
5. Please do not phone for the first time
after 8PM closing day, as you run the risk of the sale being over before
you get your bids in.
6. After 8PM on
closing night, bidders are limited to 2 calls to check the status of their
bids.
7. On the final
2 days only, I will reveal the current high bids. If you wish to raise, you must bid at least
this much higher:
a) $1.00 if
high bid is $10.00 or lower
b) 10% for high bids over $10, up to
$200.00
c) $20 for high
bids over $200, to $500.
d) $30 for high
bids over $500, to $1000.
e) $50 for high
bids over $1000.
ABBREVIATIONS:
METALS:
B = brass
Bz = bronze
A = aluminum
alum. = aluminum
C = copper
WM = white metal
Ni = nickel
GB = gilt brass
NB = nickel-plated brass
Z = zinc
CONDITIONS:
AG = Almost Good
G = Good
VG = Very Good
F = Fine
VF = Very Fine
XF = Extremely Fine
AU = Almost Uncirculated
Unc. = Uncirculated
Uncirc. = Uncirculated (used
for items with no original brilliant luster)
BU = Brilliant Uncirculated
full-luster AU = at first
glance appears BU, but some wear on high points.
SHAPES:
oct = octagonal
hex = hexagonal
rect. = rectangular
HS = horseshoe shaped (such
as a coin encasement)
Ch = central hole, as made
holed = damaged by a hole
MISC. ABBREV.’S:
GF = Good For
IT = In Trade
IM = In Merchandise
GF5¢IT = Good For 5¢ In Trade
c/s = Counterstamp(ed)
MB = Minimum Bid
Est. = Estimate (of value)
HS = horseshoe
Ind. = Indian
h&c = hat & came chip
mold
obv. = obverse (heads)
rev. = reverse (tails)
sig = manufrs. signature
rwb = red-white-blue
b&w = black and white
susp. = suspended
… = additional legend is
omitted
BOOKS
FOR SALE
Hard cover:
1967 Smith’s
catalogue of World Transportation Tokens (Long
out of print)
20.00
Soft cover:
1992 Alpert
& Elman “Tokens and Medals” guidebook, 300p, 4,000 illustrations 19.95
2001 “OHNS Hobo Nickel
Guidebook” by Stephen Alpert, 126p, 8.5x11 spiral wire bound to lie flat when
open, about 750 enlarged photos--30.00 Book plus one-year membership in
the Original Hobo Nickel Society is
……..….40.00
2007 “Fantasy Brothel Tokens, A Preliminary
Catalogue” By Stephen Alpert, 70 pages, 100 illustrations, 8.5x11, spiral
bound, rarities and values ………
…….20.00
2003. “Alpert’s
Catalogue of Charge Coins” by S. Alpert, 92p, over 620 charge coins listed,
with rarity and value, some illustrations, wire-bound to open flat………. .10.00
Shipping & Handling:
$3.00 for the
first book; $1.00 for each additional book.
Double the postage for foreign orders.
Add sales tax in California.
BID SHEET:
Use
any sheet of paper Please write clearly,
and save a copy of your bids. It is OK to submit your bids by fax, or email
your bids to me at:
EMail: quadra@pacbell.net
APPROXIMATE
TIME SCHEDULE:
Catalogues are
mailed about 3 weeks before closing date.
Lots mailed to
successful bidders 1 to 3 weeks after closing (sent in alphabetical order by
last name).
Please pay
promptly upon receipt of lots or bill.
Prices realized
list prepared and mailed 3 to 4 weeks after closing.
CONSIGNOR
INFORMATION:
Please check with me first.
BU and Uncirculated:
I
use the abbreviation BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) for those Uncirculated
specimens that were issued with a lusterous finish.
For
those Uncirculated specimens that were issued with a dull or antiqued finish, I
use the term “Unc.” (Uncirculated}.
MINIMUM BIDS:
There
is an overall minimum bid in this sale of $2.50 per lot, unless a higher or
lower minimum bid is indicated. Please
read the descriptions and section headings carefully. There is no buyers fee in this sale.
SEE END OF SALE FOR FAXING
INSTRUCTIONS
MAIL BID SALE 73
MINIMUM BID PER
LOT IS $2.50
UNLESS NOTED
OTHERWISE
OLDER TRADE TOKENS
ARKANSAS:
1. (Grady)
Cummins State Farm / GF 25¢ IM; B, 4-lobes, 31mm, VF. Prison token
CALIFORNIA::
2. Black
Diamond, Cal., The Bay View, Gatto Bros. Prop./ GF 5¢ IT; B, 21mm, XF
3. Eureka,
Calif., The Highlead…/ GF ¢5¢ IT; A, oct, 26mm, BU
4. (Fullerton)
Maan Oil Co., Y Pay More, GF $1.00 In Gasoline / same; B, 38mm, XF
5. Healdsburg,
Cal., Geo. W. Hayes / GF 5¢ IT; WM, 21mm, Ch, XF
6. Los Angeles
Creamery Company / One Half Pint Cream; A, lobed (8 round & 4 pointed),
27mm, triangle Ch, XF
7. Newport
Beach, California, GF One Bait, Geo. C. Hiner / blank; red cardboard,
rectangular, 2 x 1 ¼”, XF
8. Pomona,
Calif., Basement Billiard Parlor… / GF 5¢ IT; red fiber, 28mm, Unc.
9. San
Francisco, Pioneer House, Mottet Co… / 5; WM, 21mm, BU
10. (S.F.) A.D.
Renfro, 35 New Montg / GF 25¢ IT; WM, 24mm, spade-Ch, AU
11. (San
Leandro) Carl Iversen, C / GF 5cts IT, C; B, 21mm, XF
12. (Santa Ana)
Lot of 13 Nic-L-Silver Battery $1 tokens. 8 diff. plus dupes, dated 1950 to
1964. A, WM, & iron. (MB $10)
COLORADO:
13. Limon,
Colo., Danny’s Recreation / GF 5¢ IT; B, oct, 21mm, XF but red stains around
the lettering
14. Oak Creek
Tavern Cafe / GF 10¢ IT; B, 22mm, XF, cleaned
IDAHO:
15. Boise,
Idaho, Bouquet Cigar Store, B / GF 5 Cents IT; WM, 21mm, XF
16. Buhl,
Idaho, Smith’s Dairy Products / GF 1 Pint Half & Half; in white on black
plastic, octagonal, 22mm, AU, rare
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS:
17. Agnes Mc
Kenna’s Cocktail Lounge, 5253 W. Madison / GF 5¢ In Drinks Only; Z, 21mm, XF
18. Baker
Novelty Co., Chicago (serial #) / Jack Pot ($10.00 incuse); GB, 32.5mm, BU,
scarce slot machine jackpot token, (MB $10)
19. Blackhawk,
Chicago / Famous Coast To Coast, 5; GB, 21mm, VF
20. Board of
Education, Chicago / 1; A, 28mm, AU, PLUS 2 (A, oct, 25mm, XF). 2 pieces.
21. Cave O’ The
Wind, 2529 Milwaukee / 5, GF Drinks Only; GB, 21mm, XF
22. Cave O’ the
Wind, 2529 Milwaukee Ave. / GF 5¢ In Drinks Only; A, 22mm, club-Ch, AU
23. Howie’s,
Chicago 3, Ill., Bankers Building Cocktail Lounge, 105 W. Adams St. / 50; GB,
32mm, BU (MB $4)
24. Isbell’s
Cocktail Lounges, Chicago / 25; GB, 26mm, AU
25. Gust
Koszyk, 4235 So. Kedzie / GF 5¢ IT; B, 19mm, XF
26. The “L”
Tap, 2509 N. Kedzie / 5, GF Drinks Only; GB, 21mm, AU
27. Marks
Bros…Diamonds… 146 North State St… Chicago (eagle) / GF Five Dollars… $50 Or
More; GB, 32mm, XF
28. F. W. Mills
Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill. / blank; B, 20mm, small Ch, VF-XF, old slot machine
maker
29. F.W. Mills
Mfg. Co., 48 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago / GF 5¢ IT; B, 21mm, XF
30.
Northwestern Rathskeller, $1.00 In Drinks / There’s No Place Near This Place…;
GB, 38mm, AU
31. Rustic
Club, 1362 E. 63rd St., 5¢ / (spoked wheel); B, 22mm, XF
32. Sky Ride,
105 W. Van Buren St. / GF 25¢ IT; Z, 26mm, star-Ch, XF
33. Sutherland
Cocktail Lounge, 4657 Drexel Blvd. / GF 5¢ In Drinks; Z, 23mm, XF, slight
whitish corrosion
ILLINOIS:
34. East
Whasko, Illinois, Transylvanian Mortuary, GF $50.00 IT; / (Egyptian symbols);
NB, 28mm, BU
35. Granite
City, Ill., Tri-City Grocery Co. / GF 5¢ IM; A, 22mm, BU
36. Rockford,
Ill., Nyman Farm Dairy, Inc. / blank; WM, 21mm, XF, rare, (MB $5)
37. St. David,
Ill., Dom’s Tavern (all incuse), GF 5cts IT (in center) / (Schmidt St. Louis
sig.); B, 23mm, XF
INDIANA:
38. Berne,
Ind., Home Dairy Products, Inc. / GF 10¢ IT; A, 22mm, XF
39. Pendleton,
Ind., Ritz Cigar (rack of billiard balls) / GF 5¢ IM; B, 25mm, F
IOWA:
40. Aspinwall,
Ia., Pat’s Place / GF 5¢ IT; B, oct, 21mm, XF
41. Carpenter,
Iowa, Fladness & Porter Genl./ Mdse. / GF 1¢ IM; A, diamond-square, 25mm,
XF
42. Wall Lake,
Iowa. Lawren Stoelk / GF 10¢ IT; B, 22mm, obv. G, rev. F
43. Waterloo,
Ellis Hotel / M.B.; B, 21mm, XF
KANSAS:
44.
Morganville, Kans., The Morganville Garage, Firestone Tires…Phone 65 / GF $1.00
On A Tire. A, 38mm, BU
KENTUCKY:
45. (Newport)
Sarakatsannis Bros. / GF 1¢ IT; Z, 18mm, XF, slight corrosion, scratch on rev.
46. Newport,
Ky., Stag Cafe…/ (deer head); A, club-shaped, 28mm, XF-AU
MINNESOTA:
47. Belle
Plaine, Minn., Jas. Rendle / GF 5¢ IT; A,
24mm, XF-AU
48. Hanska,
Minn., Emil’s Rec. Parlor / GF 5¢ IT; A, oct, 22mm, VF
49. East Grand
Forks, Minn., Cliff’s Market… / GF 5¢ IM; A, 22mm, XF
50. (St. Paul)
Knickerbocker Conf., K / GF 25¢ IT; B, oct, 25mm, XF
MISSOURI
51. St. Louis
Independent Packing Co. Cafeteria / Token For Dish Bussing In Plant Cafeteria;
B, 25mm, XF
NEBRASKA:
52. Bennett,
Nebraska, Bluhm’s Store / GF 25¢ IT; B, 4-lobed, 30mm, XF
53. (Hastings)
Topaz Dairy / GF 1 Quart Milk; B, 24mm, XF-AU
NEVADA:
54. Ely, Nev.,
Dewey Trade Check / GF 5¢ IT; B, 21mm, XF, partly toned red
55. As above,
totally different obverse die; B, 21mm, small Ch, slightly toned red
56. Ely,
Nevada, L.H. Murdock / GF 12 ½¢ IT; B, 21mm, F-VF
57. Ludwig
Club, 5¢ / GF 5¢ IT; B, 21mm, XF, toned red (MB $6)
OHIO:
58. Canton,
Ohio, The Timken Roller Bearing Co. / 1 Orco…; C, 17mm, T-cutout, edge notch,
XF
59. Cleveland’s
Largest Tire Dealer, Horn, Carnegie At E. 71st / Valuable
Premiums, 5; A, 20mm, XF
60. Toledo, O.,
The Int’l. Rubber Sales Co., …911 Madison Ave. / GF $1.00 On Any New Gates
Tire; A, 35mm, BU
OREGON:
61. Klamath
Falls, Ore., Rex Cafe, 209 East Main / GF 10¢ IT; B, 18mm, XF
62. Portland,
Ore., Noren’s Tire & Battery Co… Mason Tires / GF 1.00 On Each Mason Tire;
A, 38mm, BU
TENNESSEE:
63. Clinchmore,
Tenn., Clinchmore Coal Mining Co., 5 / Orco…; B, 19mm, C-cutout, VF-XF
64. Royal Blue,
Tenn., Blue Diamond Coal Co… 10 / Orco…1945; B, 22mm, diamond-Ch, VG
WASHINGTON:
65. Harrington,
Magnet / GF 5¢ IT; B, 21mm, XF, dark red
66. Harrington,
Wash., Harrington Confectionery / GF 25¢ IT; WM, 24.5mm, heart-Ch, XF-AU
WEST VIRGINIA:
67. Omar, W,
Va., Junior Mercantile Co., 1 / Orco… 1939; B, 22mm, triangle-Ch, F
WISCONSIN:
68. (Cedar
Grove) At Office Dutch Canning & Pickling Co. / GF 1 Bushel; A, 25mm, XF,
ornate obverse
69. Galesville,
Wis., Duffey’s Boondock’s / GF 10¢ IT; A, 25mm, BU
WYOMING:
70. Worland,
Wyo., Frontier Club, John K. Argires / GF 25¢ IT; A, 28mm, AU
MAVERICKS:
71. Allman’s
Tavern, Buckley / GF 5¢ IT; B,24mm,XF
72. Andy’s
Place, 225 W. Seventh / GF 5¢ IT; A, oct, 23mm, obv. F, reg. G
73. Jack
Burton’s Garage, 2929 16th St. North / 1c, 5c, 10c IT - 3 pieces, B,
15mm, 22mm, 26mm, XF-AU, small stain on 5 cent token
74. C.B.G.
Cigars / same; B, 21mm, XF, finely pitted and shiny red, probably from Nevada
75. Gately’s,
241 Michigan, Worth $2…$20 Or Over (in horseshoe) / (3 heads) One Account
Clothes…; GB, 32mm, full-luster AU
76. Mack’s
Cigar Store / GF 5¢ IT; A, oct, 24mm, XF
77. A.A.
Miller, GF 5¢ IT; A, 24mm, uniface, old
78. Morning Sun
Dairy / GF 1 Quart Milk;A,25mm,XF
79. Neighbors
Club, Pedro-E, 163 Ave & E 14 St. / GF 5¢; A, scallops, 28mm, XF
80. North End
Recreation, Almont / GF 5¢ IT (c/s A); B, 21mm, VF-XF
81. Present To
Any Pennsylvania Dealer Within Two Weeks / GF Free Tube With…Pennsylvania Tire;
A, 27mm, BU
82. The
Peerless, Moise S.F. / GF 5¢ IT; B, 21mm, VF
83. Royal
Baking Powder Co… / With 10¢ Plus Purchase of Royal…Baking Powder…GF $1.50
Book…; B, 32.5mm, XF-AU
84. Frank H.
Steinbart / GF 5¢ IT; WM, 21mm, Ch, XF (probably from Canada)
85. (bust of
Moose) / 74; A, oct, 22mm, VF-XF but some corrosion. Probably Moose Lodge 74.
MODERN TRADE
TOKENS
ALASKA:
86. Circle
City, Alaska, Yukon Trading Post, 1.00 IT 1975 / Alaska…(eagle); WM, 40mm, BU
87. Anchorage,
Alaska, Gold Rush Motor Lodge (scene, #ed 86) / (AK Purch. Cent. 1967 logo)l
GB, 32mm, BU
ARIZONA:
88. Tempe,
Legend City Family Fun Park… / GF 25¢ Toward…Admission…Expires Jan. 1, 1971; A,
38mm, AU-BU
CALIFORNIA:
89. Bethel
Island Golf Club, The Sand Trap… / GF One Drink; B, 32mm, BU
90. Coloma,
Cal., Camp Coloma… / GF 10¢ IT…; B, 32mm, BU
91. Cool, Cal.,
The Wheel… / GF 1 Beer; A,28mm,BU
92. Covina,
Calif., Dinnerhorn (cocktail glass) Have One / The Greatest Guy…Takes His
Family Out To Dine; A, 28mm, BU
93. (Hollywood)
Woody’s Adult Books, GF 50c Mer-chandise / blank; A, 22mm, AU
94. King City,
Cal., Nina’s Cantina, 1 Drink / San Lucas, Cal., Joe’s Steak House, 1 Drink; A,
oct, 24mm, AU
95. Knight’s
Ferry, Cal., Knight’s Ferry Resort / GF 1 Beer; A, 28mm, BU
96. (Los
Angeles) Century Lounge (buxom showgirl or stripper) / Century lounge, V.I.P.
Dance; B, 30mm, BU
97. Modesto,
Cal., The Transmission Shop… / GF 5¢ Discount…; A, 32mm, BU
98. Nevada
City, Cal.,, Club Crazy Horse, Rain Check, 1972 / GF One Well Drink; B, 32mm,
AU-BU
99. (Newport
Beach) John Wayne Tennis Club (JW tennis player logo); B, 22mm, incuse,
uniface, XF
100. (Palm
Springs Racquet Club?) RC (crossed racquets over a cactus) PS / Rain Check
(clouds raining over a glass); B, 31,5mm, XF
101. Another of
the above, AU
102. Salida,
Cal., Co Co Nut Hut… GF A 25¢ Draft; A,
29mm, BU
103. Sunnyvale,
Calif., Rain Check. 50¢… / Old Chicago Club (man playing piano); A, 28mm,
XF-AU, holed
104. Sunnyvale,
Cal., Jim Walls Phillips 66…/ GF 1 Gallon of Gasoline; B, 32mm, BU
105. Yreka,
Calif., Melody Mart, Lucky Record Coin… / Save 10…Tokens For One 45RPM Record;
A, 25 mm, AU-BU
FLORIDA:
106. Leesburg
& Tavares, $1.00 Tire Mart Discount Stores, Lancer Dollar / GF $1.00
On…Lancer Tire …; A, 32mm, BU
GEORGIA:
107. College
Park, Georgia, Ronnie’s Automatic Trans. Service…/GF $5.00…Next Repair
Job;B,29mm,BU
ILLINOIS:
108. Chicago,
Toots (on neck of cartoon head of bald man) Montrose & Central / Worth
25¢…Any Sand-wich…; A, 25mm, AU, minor stains, glue on rev.
INDIANA:
109.
Kendallville, Ligonier, ATZ Furniture Co. 1922-1972… / GF $5.00 IT…; GB, 32mm,
BU
110.
Knightstown, Ind., Mike & Amos Bridge Parlor / GF 50¢ IM; B, 32mm, BU
111. Another of
the above, BU, minor fingerprints
IOWA:
112. (Dubuque)
Milk House Sweetheart Bake Shop / 20 Checks GF ½ Gallon Ice Cream; pink
A,26mm,Unc
113. Sioux
City, Iowa, Hi-Way 75 Truck Stop…/ GF One Cup of Coffee; A, 35mm, AU
KENTUCKY:
114. Miles
Park, Louisville, Ky. / GF One Admission; B, 32mm, XF, a bit red
NEBRASKA:
115. Grand
Island, Nebraska, Ice Token… / Ramada Inn…; Bz, 25mm, AU
NEW YORK:
116. (Brooklyn)
5th Ave. Bootery, 490-5th Ave. Bklyn., 11-12 Sts., Ladies
Shoes / GF Free Gift Grand Opening…; B, 32mm, BU
117. N.Y.C.
Show-World-Center, 8 Ave 42 St (sil-houette woman dancer & music notes) /
World’s Greatest Show Place; NB, oct, large
38mm, XF-AU (MB $5)
NORTH CAROLINA:
118. Charlotte,
N.C., Radiator Specialty Co… (cartoon seal) Lucky Buck / Motor-Medic Lucky
Buck… $1.00…Void After Mar. 31, 1965; A, 38mm, BU
119. (Like
above, but Solder Seal Lucky Buck, 1966); A, 38mm, AU
OREGON:
120. Black
Butte Ranch (on logo) Oregon; incuse in black, B, 22mm, uniface, XF, golf ball
marker
PENNSYLVANIA:
121.
(Allentown) Biergarten 1981 / 25¢; A,22mm,AU
122. Lansford,
Penna., Schonberger’s Cy’s 53rd Birth-day Sale…1971 / GF $1.00 Off On A Gallon
of Pierce Pain6y; B, 32mm, BU
123. Mt.
Pisgah, Free Lunch / blank; A, 28mm, BU
TEXAS:
124. San
Antonio, University of Texas 1986 Texas Folklife Festival $1; plus 1989 &
1990 dollars. 3 pieces, GB, 34mm, BU (MB $3)
WASHINGTON:
125. The
Beachcomber Shore Acres of Birch Bay / same; B, 22mm, AU
126. Deer Park,
Wa., Harvest Ball, Admit One Couple …1970 / GF $1.50 IT; B, 35mm, BU
MAVERICKS:
127. Mobile
Greyhound Park / Grandstand; Bz, 28mm, VF (Alabama?)
128. Rockwell
International, Quality Through People (Q logo) / In Recognition of a Job Well
Done, GF One Meal in the Rockwell Cafeteria; Bz,40mm, AU
129. Sunnyside
Club, 7517-22nd Ave., Tavern, Package Liquors / GF A Free Highball,
Shot or Beer; B, 32 mm, BU
MODERN PLASTIC
TOKENS
130. Modesto,
CA, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3199… / GF One Free Drink (glass & mug);
in gold on blue, 31mm, Unc.
131. Oakland,
Calif., J & J Corner… / GF 25¢ IT; in white on green, 31mm, XF
132. Lomeos,
Del., Al & Jo / 5¢; in white on blue, 23 mm, VF
133. Lansing,
Iowa, The Other Place / GF One Shelf Drink; in black on green, 28mm, Unc.
134. Lovelock,
NV, Moooses Bar (moose head) / GF One Beer or Well Drink; in gold on
blue,38mm,Unc.
135. Belmont,
NC, #1749 (moose) / Wednesday (mug) GF One Beer; in gold on blue, 28mm, Unc.
136. Willard,
Ohio, Moose Lodge 2153 (moose) / blank; in white on red, AU
137. Ashley,
Pa., Post 673 (Amer. Legion seal) / GF One Bottle Beer; in gold on white, 28mm,
Unc.
138.
Titusville, PA, B.P.O.E. Elks #264 (logo) / GF One Top Shelf (shot glass); in
black on yellow, 28 mm, Unc.
139.
Alexandria, VA, Old Dominion Boat Club / GF One Wine (glass); in gold on
orange-brown, 41mm, Unc.
140.
Harrisonburg, VA, Post 632 (VFW logo) / One Free Beer; in white on red, 41mm,
XF
141. Vinton,
VA, Moose Lodge 1121 (moose) / 25¢; in white on green, 28mm, Unc.
142. Tacoma
(WA), A A Auto Parts / GF 10¢ IT; in white on red, 32mm, XF
BOY SCOUT
TRAIL MEDALS
I believe these medals were presented to Boy Scouts
who walked these trails. All are bronze
and Uncirculated, and have a Metal Arts Co. Rochester NY signature on the
reverse (unless noted otherwise). (Minimum Bid $2.50 each.)
143. Anthony
Wayne Trail (beneath scene of Indian & man standing by tree, with a man
plowing in the distance). Blank reverse. Oval, 23x36mm plus loop
144. Chief
Sauganash Trail (on large feather headdress with river scene inside). 36mm,
loop at top
145. Kewanee
Stage Coach Trail (Pony Express rider); 35mm, loop at top
146. This Scout
Has Walked Lincoln’s Trail (scene of Lincoln on floor reading a book by a
fireplace) / Presented To, By Indiana Historical Society (rev. all incuse);
scalloped, 28mm, loop at top
147.
Mi-Tig-Wa-Ki (below logo of a fox & feathers); triangular with rounded
bottom, 33x37mm, hole at top
148. Moccasin
Gap Trail (2 moccasins on ground); 34mm, loop
149. Overton
Zoological Trail (rhino & giraffe scene); 35mm, loop
150. Pierce
Lake Trail (flying duck); triangular, 38mm, loop
151. Prairie
Schooner Trail (covered wagon scene); 32 mm, loop
152. Sauk Thorn
Creek Trail (on a tomahawk); tomahawk-shaped, loop at top, 18x43mm
153. Sun Singer
Trail (Indian with hands raised) Monti-cello, Illinois; oval-ish shape,
29x48mm, hole at top
154. Trail of
the Lagoons (lagoon scene); diamond shaped, 50x32mm, hole at top
155. Washington
Crossing Historic Trail (scene Washington & others in boat crossing
Delaware); wide octagon, 36x28mm, plus loop at top
156. As above,
but finer crosshatching lines on the reverse
CAR WASH
TOKENS
SOFSPRA CAR WASH TOKENS:
(Minimum Bid is
$2.50 each.)
157. Cal.268Aa,
Encino, Cats. $3.50, XF
158. Cal.275A,
Eureka, Cats. $4, XF
159. Cal.475A,
Manhattan Beach, Cats. $4, XF
160. Cal.530A,
Mtn. View, Cats. $3, BU
161. Cal.564A,
North Ridge, Cats. $3.50, XF-AU
162. Cal.690Aa,
Redwood City, Cats. $3.50, XF
163. Cal.775A,
San Jose, Cats. $4, XF-AU
164. Cal.775C,
San Jose, Cats. $4, XF
165. Cal.775D,
San Jose, Cats. $4, AU
166. Cal.795A,
San Mateo, Cats. $4, AU-BU
167. Cal.874A,
Soledad, Cats. $4, XF-AU
168. Cal.979A,
Willits, Cats. $5, XF
169. Nev.600Ba,
Reno, Cats. $4, XF
170. N.J.837A,
Ship Bottom, Cats. $4, AU
171. Ohio 860D,
Toledo, Cats. $2.50, AU
172. Okla.50A,
Ardmore, Cats. $2.50, AU, minor spots
OTHER CAR WASH TOKENS:
(Min. Bid $2.50
each unless noted.)
173. Cal.207C,
Cupertino, Cats. $3.50, AU
174. Cal.510A,
(Modesto), Cats. $5, XF
175. Cal.690B,
Redwood City, Cats. $3, XF
176. Cal.690C,
(Redwood City), Cats. $3, Unc.
177. Cal.835B,
Santa Monica, Cats. $3, XF
178.
Colo.140-I, Colo. Spgs., Cats. $2.50, XF
179. Colorado
Springs, Colorado, The Broadmoor / blank; B, 28mm - 3 pieces, diff. die
varieties, BU, AU & XF. (MB $5)
180. As above,
only 2 varieties (MB $3)
181. Fla.530B,
Miami, XF (MB $1)
182. Ind.260A,
Elkhart, Cats. $4.50, AU
183. Mich.920A,
Tecumseh, B&O, bear head shape, Cats. $2.50, AU
184. Va.160D,
Bristol, XF
185. Va.720Ab,
Richmond, AU, (MB $2)
186. CWCST
Group 271C, Mountain City Car Wash (Canada); iron, 29mm, incuse, AU
187. Alberta
140A, Cats. $3.50, XF, small stains
The
following tokens are all Minimum Bid $1.00 each:
188. Autoclean
Car Wash; B, 25mm, AU, stained
189. Brushless
Carwash, 25.NB,23mm,BU,reeded edge
190. Magic Car
Wash / same; B, 25mm, XF-AU
191. Quick Car
Wash, $1.00, Deerfield Beach, FL; NB, 27mm, AU
192. Sun Car
Wash / No Cash Value; B, 25mm, AU
193. Suds of
S.C. Inc. / same; B, 22mm, XF
194. Super Wash
(CWCST Group 280B), AU
195. Travel
Clean, 2020 Burlington, Vacuum / No Cash Value; B, 25mm, AU
196. Linea Blu
(car logo) Autolavaggi / same; Bimetal (B & WM), 24mm, AU
197. Lavautomat
(car logo) Autolavaggi / same; Bimetal (B & WM), 24mm, AU
CASINO CHIPS
198. Caesars
Lake Tahoe Nevada $5 / Lake Tahoe… (scene); red, hat&cane mold, 2 light
blue & 2 blue inserts, XF, (MB $5)
199. Casino
Samarina 2000 (sea horse) / same; in black -red-brown on white center of red
squares & card suits mold, with 3 gray-white inserts, AU
200. GS / 25¢;
in gold on small crown blue chip, XF
201. Thunder
Bird Hotel-Casino, $1.00 Free Play, Craps-BJ-B-G-6 Only / same; in gold oh
purple hat&cane chip, Uncirculated. (MB $8)
IRON LABEL
PRINTING BLOCKS
These are rectangular 5mm thick iron label-printing
blocks used to make embossed labels, so the designs are in relief (as opposed
to printing blocks), Circa 1930s to 1950s?
All are pictorial and in nice un-rusted condition. The designs are all in reverse on the blocks
(hold up to a mirror to see what the label would look like). (Min. Bid $8.00
each.)
202. Coffey’s
Deglet Noor Dates, Box 494, Indio, California, Net Wt. 3 Lb (this on a brass
insert). At the side is a nice scene of a man wearing a sombrero standing by a
large date palm tree. 2 ¾ by 2 inches
203. Thompsons’
Desert Confections, Palm Springs (in a nice scene of a man taking a siesta,
leaning against a cactus, with a boiling pot over a fire by his feet). 2 ¾ by 1
3/8 inches
204. The
Stuffed Shirt (shirt) Fine Men’s Sportswear, Ojai, California. 2 1/16 by 1 ½
inches
205. Robert B.
Felix Optical Co., Inc., Tucker 3084 (spectacles) Dispensing Opticians, 707 S.
Broad-way, Los Angeles. 3 ¼ by 1 ¾ inches
206. Mellow
Brand Pure (on circular logo with a beehive and 2 bees) Honey, U.S. Fancy. This is a double printing block to print 2
labels. 3 5/8 by 2 7/8 inches
