1950s Frank Polk Character slots came into being in the early 1950s when Frank Polk carved 92 life-size statues to hold slot machines. As the price of an original Polk character slot machine rose beyond the reach of even the most ardent collector, a few other artists started to carve character slots in 1977. There are only several hundred of the wood carved character slots in existence, and therefore, they are quite rare and hard to find. He is solid wood stand over 6ft.
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VINTAGE AFRICAN LIONESS TAXIDERMY
This is one of my favorite items in the store now. She is massive!! She is bigger than the normal lion. I had specialist tell me this lioness makes others look dwarfed. The female lions are the pride’s primary hunters. They often work together to prey upon antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and other large animals of the open grasslands. Many of these animals are faster than lions, so teamwork pays off. She is for sale! and she is at a great price.
ANTIQUE 1910 SANTA CLAUS REINDEER TOY STORE DISPLAY
Super rare (cir.) 1910 Santa Claus store display. It is made in Germany, measures over 24″ long and 16″ tall. The sleigh is filled with vintage toys from 1920 and 1930’s. It is very hard piece to find. The detail work on this piece is stunning. Germans were top of the international market for quality early toys dolls.
ESTATE ATTIC FIND! VINTAGE LOT OF INDIAN BASKET COLLECTION cir. 1870-1920
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I have just acquired Estate Attic Find! beautiful late 1800’s early 1900’s South Western Native American Indian basket collection. I have over 20 pieces, all are stunning. They are all hand-made by Native American Indians. Basket-weaving is one of the oldest known Native American crafts. There are ancient Indian baskets from the Southwest that have been identified by archaeologists as nearly 8000+ years old. Most Native American art, there were originally multiple distinct basketry traditions in North America. Different tribes used different materials, weaving techniques, basket shapes, and characteristic patterns.
ORIGINAL 1970’S TV HOLLYWOOD EMMY AWARDS
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Two original 1970’s TV television Emmy awards. These are made of a heavy metal, one is silver and other gold. The plates of awarded person have been removed for confidentiality. These are very hard to find.
ANTIQUE HARVARD MEDICAL PRIMATE STUDY SKULL
This is a vintage antique Harvard College medical study primate monkey skull. Half of the skull has all the anatomically facial nerve muscle groups and supplies. It is a very rare hard piece to find. It is museum quality. Comes with glass dome stand.
1960’s NFL FOOTBALL NODDER BOBBLE HEAD
1960’s Original San Diego Charger nodder. Being a native San Diegan and charger fan, this is an exciting item. His large head moves bounces and wiggles delightfully. This was San Diego glory years of the old Downtown stadium. He is looking for a good home.
vintage coca cola crate & bottles
Another great find! Beautiful vintage 1950’s coke wood crate and bottles. Would make great display for recreation room or man cave. This piece is available and for sale.
1960’s Russian Space Helmet & Skull
Yes, you read that right…an authentic Russian astronaut’s helmet. I am very excited about this piece This is an original space flown helmet used in 1960’s. The skull was staged and displayed with helmet. This Item is on display at store and for sale.
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