Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 129

Mansucripts & Collectibles Auciton

Miscellaneous

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 232		Early 20th Century British Cigarette Cards: 450 + Cards by Wills Tobacco, The First to Include Cards in Cigarette Packaging. Cigarette cards were trading cards issued by tobacco manufacturers to stiffen cigarette packaging and advertise cigarette brands. Between 1875 and the 1940s, cigarette companies often included collectible cards with their packages of cigarettes and the subjects could vary wildly as seen in this collection of Wills Cigarette trading/collectible cards issued by W.D. & H.O Wills tobacco manufacturing of Bristol, England, the first company to mass-produce cigarettes This is an extraordinary collection of cards, supremely well archived. Taken all together, the cards demonstrate life pre and post WWI as well as insight into the appeal these cards achieved based on the subjects and their customers. Each card measure 2.75 x 1.5" with a colorful image to the front, and explanations, directions on the verso in quite small print. 60+ cards "Air Raid Precautions", 50 "Garden Flowers, 26 "Cinema Stars", 50 "Life in the Treetops" 12 "The Sea Shore" 100 "First Aid" 100 "House Hold Hints" 58 "Engineering Wonders", 10 Railway Equipment and Speed", 20 Britain's Part in the War", 7 "Coronation Series" 36 "Animaloys" (12 Animals all 3 cards) and 7 "Coronation Series" Virtually all in excellent condition. What a treasure for collectors and dealers alike!!. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Realized $300
Lot 233		Early 20th Century British Cigarette Sports Cards: 1926-29 (49 of 50) Football Caricatures by Mac + Complete Set of Wills Footballers 1939. Highly prized collection of John Player and W.D. & H.O. Wills sports cigarette cards. 1926-1927 John Player & Sons "Football Caricatures by Mac" Complete set save for card #50 (B.R. Turnbull (Cambridge University - Rugby). An outstanding set with cards such as Dixie Dean, J. Parkin, Thomas Watson and T.E. Holiday in very fine to excellent condition as is the rest of the set. 1939 Complete set of 50 Wills Association Footballers. Overall an outstanding, vibrantly colored portrait set worthy of any collection. 1936 Complete set of 50 John Player and Sons Tennis Champions Very clean collection. s. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Realized $300
Lot 234		Early 20th Century British Cigarette Cards: 275+ John Player and Sons, Plus Gallaher and Churchman Cards. Cigarette cards were trading cards issued by tobacco manufacturers to stiffen cigarette packaging and advertise cigarette brands. Between 1875 and the 1940s, cigarette companies often included collectible cards with their packages of cigarettes and the subjects could vary wildly as seen in this collection of Wills Cigarette trading/collectible cards issued by John Player and Sons, Imperial Tobacco manufacturing. This is a fine collection of cards and well archived. Taken all together, the cards demonstrate life pre and post WWI as well as insight into the appeal these cards achieved based on the subjects and their customers. Each card measure 2.75 x 1.5" with a colorful image to the front, and explanatory text on the verso in quite small print. 50 cards "Uniforms of the Territorial Army" 20 "Poultry", 17 "Army Corps Division Signal", 5 "National Flags and Arms", 71 "Wild Animal Heads" 25 "Miniatures", 59 "Products of the World" 25 "Struggle of Existence (plants)" 7 "Aviary and Cage Birds", 8 "Celebrated Gateways" 7 "Dogs" 5 "Dandies" and 13 "Characters from Dickens" Miscellaneous Companies: Gallaher Ltd: First 48 of the 50 total "Garden Flowers" and W. A. & A.C. Churchman 9 "Wonderful Railway Travel" Cards. Estimated Value $250 - 400 View details	Unsold
Lot 235		Outstanding Jennings Standard Chief $1.00 Slot Machine filled with about 50 Tropicana Casino, Las Vegas Tokens. Excellent Jennings Standard Chief vintage original slot machine in fine working order. From the late 1940s, machine has its original oak cabinet, the reel-strips are original and bright, as is the payout menu under glass on the right side. From the O.D. Jennings & Co., Chicago, Illinois the original cash box and cabinet lock and key are present. This is a top loading slot machine, coin is inserted in round opening above the Standard Chief window. (The mid-level round opening on left side of window is sealed and does nothing, but all the machines seem to have it) This is a very solid, fine working vintage slot machine and would make a welcome addition to any entertaining space. 28" tall by 16" wide by 16" deep and weighs approximately 100 pounds. We certainly encourage any bidders in the area to consider picking up from our West LA location, but yes we can ship within the Continental USA for about $350. Sorry Alabama, Connecticut, Indiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, and Tennessee, laws prohibit Goldberg Auctions to shipping you this great piece**. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $4,250
Lot 236		Outstanding Curated Collection of 120 Cuban Casino Chips, Overall Very Fine Condition. A very fine collection of 120 Cuban casino chips from the 1940s & 1950s during Batista's Presidency. Collection is perfect for any level of collector or dealer. Included are: Tropicana 9 pcs. Wilbur Clark Casino 3 pcs. St. John's 5 pcs. Casino de Capri 7 pcs. Casino de Sevilla 3 pcs. JR Club 3pcs. Casino Game 5 pcs Madrid 4 pcs Hilton Hotel 2 pcs Military Hotel 2pcs Spanish Club 2 pcs Casino del Rio 2 pcs. Jockey Club 2 pcs. Hotel Sevilla 3 pcs. Antonio Estrada Perez 2 pcs. Union Club 6 pcs. Club Union-Santiago de Cuba 12 pcs. AAP 4 pcs. And single chips from Copa Cabana, El Sol, Casino Espanol, Casino National, Deauville, Morocco Club, Tropicana Nightclub, Sans Souci, Chrisitana and others. All are sleeved and housed in two folios. Overall in excellent condition. Several chips in the collection command regularly $100+ each. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200 View details	Unsold
Lot 237		Rare, Pre-Castro Cuba, Tropicana Hotel Havana, 158 Piece Set of Chips with 15 Chips from Casino El Rio. From a Cuba long since passed a fine collection of early 1950s era gaming chips predominantly from the legendary Tropicana Hotel in Havana with 15 from El Rio. Included in this collection are No denomination 7 Blue/Fountain chips No denomination 17 Yellow/Fountain chips No denomination 11 Beige chip with rope/garland trim No denomination 17 Red chip with rope/garland trim No denomination 17 Green Blue chip with rope/garland trim 1$ chip 27 Orange/Fountain chips $1.25 chip 17 Light pink/plastic chips $1.50 chip 25 Beige/plastic chips $5 chip 15 Rust El Rio chips $25 chip 9 Light green/ Fountain chips $100 chip 11 Beige 7 and 4 black chips 173 piece chip set in very good to excellent condition. Chips certainly do exhibit wear/play, with only a very few having contusions to edges. But the centers of the chips are in overall excellent condition, whether paper or printed. A solid set for any level of collector with pieces increasingly difficult to find. The $25 and $100 chips are particularly valuable. The most powerful crime boss in Batista-era Cuba was Sam Trafficante. His association with the Tropicana makes for very interesting reading as does the cultural barriers toppled by the club's long list of top entertainers. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 View details	Realized $800
Lot 238		Early 1930s Cuba: Agrupación Artística Gallega Casino. 150 Piece Casino Chip, Crest and Seal Type in Vintage Chip Box. Rare collection of vintage/antique Series 2 casino chips from Agrupación Artística Gallega. Chips from this casino are highly prized. This is the Series 2 chip which features their Crest and Seal, a big design improvement over their first. There are 20 Blue Chips and 130 red chips in overall very good condition. Chips were housed in a vintage box of indeterminate age which will convey with the purchase. Individual chips from this casino regularly sell for $15 to $20 each. Estimated Value $800 - 1,500 View details	Realized $563
Lot 239		Fine Collection of 96 Cuban Casino Chips in Overall Very Fine Condition. A very fine collection of 96 Cuban casino chips from the 1940s & 1950s during Batista's Presidencies. Collection is perfect for any level of collector or dealer. Included are: Wilbur Clark Casino 4 pcs. El Global Hotel 5 pcs. Cuban Game 5 pcs. Club Union 4 pcs. Habana Hotel 3 pcs. Jockey Club 5 pcs. JR Club 5 pcs. Casino de Capri 7pcs (with one a movie prop) FAP 4 pcs. Casino del Rio 6 pcs. Union Club Havana 5 pcs. Santiago de Cuba 7 pcs And single chips from The Copacabana, National Hotel, Country Club, Madrid Hotel, Tropicana, Grand Casino, and Persian Club All are sleeved and housed in two folios. Overall in excellent condition with three lesser chips having drill holes. Some prizes here. Estimated Value $800 - 1,800 View details	Unsold
Lot 240		Fine Antique National Cash Register Model 52¼ Ornate Medium Size Bronze and Brass. Antique National Cash Register Model 52-1/4, approx. 20 x 17 x 15½. This register has a matte brass and deep burnished finish that is very attractive with elaborate scroll work completely surrounding. All the vintage keys are included, the keys and drawer completely functional. Inside the register drawer there are two fading polaroids of the register's finish being restored in 1970 from the original owner as a gift to the consignor. Inside cash drawer a 1935 Silver Certificate $1 bill, two Indian head pennies, a buffalo nickel and a roll of paper register tape. There is a crack to marble that actually does not distract in the least and was present well before 1970. A terrific antique piece. Approximately 55 pounds and can be shipped to the Continental US and Canada. for $150 -$200. Of course local pickup welcome. Estimated Value $750 - 1,500 From the Collection of Sally Ann Skeoch. View details	Realized $563
Lot 241		Very Fine Collection of 24 Rare Antique Casino Chips Made From Mother Of Pearl, ca. 1890s to 1930s. A collection of twenty-four (24) gorgeous vintage/antique gaming chips all made of mother of pearl. Most of these chips are from Europe (predominantly France) however we note one or two from Cuba. These chips are late 19th Century and early 20th Century. What has remained constant with these chips is how absolutely beautiful they are. The craftsmanship, the tinting and engraving are top drawer. All the chips are intact, no repairs, individually sleeved and in excellent condition. Estimated Value $500 - 900 View details	Unsold
Lot 242		Large Collection of Over 450 Gaming Tokens Suitable for Home Games, Home Slot Machines, Building a Collection or Individual Sale. Large collection of over 450 metal gaming tokens all individually sleeved with about 25% of the collection uncirculated. 200+ are a wide assortment of Nevada gaming tokens. 150+ piece collection of $1 Nevada gaming tokens, all are uncirculated, many better pieces with some duplicates 54 piece assortment of non $1 gaming tokens with better to premium tokens included. 49 piece assortment of non $1 non-Nevada gaming tokens, instead from other states, foreign and cruise ships. Again a fine collection for collector or dealer. Total gross weight is 25 pounds easily shipped by FedEx Ground. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details	Unsold
Lot 243		California and Colorado: Collection of 24 Vintage Casino Chips from Each State, Total 48. Collecting casino chips can be a look back in history to an individual state's history. California and Colorado are prime examples and can be seen in the territories and cities gambling was licensed. California has had legitimate card rooms since the 1860's. But casinos can only be operated by tribal peoples on their land and to date there are 63 operating. Offered is a fine diverse collection of chips from these halls. Included are Bicycle Club, Avalon Club, Mirage Springs, El Condor, The Spa Casino, El Monte, Barona Big Top, The Reservation, Nevada Club, Yosemite Inn, Commerce Casino and Bell Club to name a few Colorado permits gambling in three of its towns, but like California, gaming on Indian reservations. The city of Black Hawk has the most casinos in the state. Collection of casino chips include Rohling Inn, The Silver Palace, Prospector Casino, Phenix House, Mavericks, Blazing Saddles, Johnny Nolon's, Golden Gates, Molly's and Bullwhacker's to name a few. Nice pieces here. Estimated Value $200 - 400 View details	Realized $128