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Folk Art Goods & Collectibles - African, Chinese, Filipino & Others
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Handcrafted folk artwork, décor and other collectibles, most appearing to be vintage or antique, including a Chinese pocket opium or gold scale, ceremonial African fly swatter crafted from either cow or horse hair with a braided cord handle, carved bamboo specimen, possibly a blow dart quiver, a Filipino Barong sword with wood handle and wood scabbard, its blade showing wear, two carved wood spirit masks and other small organic specimens. The largest item measures approximately 2" x 20" in total length.
Antique John Hay Coin Silver Spoons
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Antique coin silver spoons by John Hay, crafted from melted down coins before the discovery of sterling. These pieces feature a classic fiddle-back handle design and are personalized with a hand-engraved "Seymour" name. Each piece measures approximately 1.25" x 6" and the set has a total weight of 3.9 oz.
Brass Medallion, Cross, Skeleton Keys, Vase & More
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Home décor, including a vintage glass medical canister with a chrome lid, a vase, Sarawak souvenir ashtray, brass harness medallion, a cross appearing to be cast iron or metal, and ten skeleton keys in brass and other metals, some showing wear commensurate with age and use. The largest item measures approximately 4" x 4" x 7" tall.
Royal Doulton Bunnykins Ceramic Salad Plate, Bowl & Mug
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Three pieces of ceramic Royal Doulton Bunnykins chinaware including a salad plate depicting characters getting dressed up accompanied by a bowl depicting a ticket queue. Also includes a mug depicting young rabbits disturbing an older rabbit's sleep. The plate measures approximately 7.5" in diameter.
Whale Bone & Fur Mask
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Carved mask crafted from porous whale bone featuring inlaid fossil ivory eyes and a fur hood; it is signed illegibly en verso by a Point Hope, Alaska artist. Measures approximately 6.75" x 1.5" x 10" tall.
Carhartt, Walls & Northeast Outfitters Overalls
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Four pairs of overalls, including Carhartt bibs with original tags, size 48x30, two pairs of Walls Workwear bibs in a size medium and large, and Northeast Outfitters Workwear bibs, size 38x30. Some show heavier wear commensurate with use, others show light discoloration or dust.
Balloon-Backed Dining Chairs
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Two dark wood chairs with open balloon backs and scrolled motifs including a chair with a woven fabric cushion and oval button accent, plus cabriole legs. Also includes a chair featuring a floral tapestry cushion and turned legs. The chair with a woven cushion measures approximately 19" x 19" x 36" tall.
Fish-Themed Ceramics & Glassware
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Fish-themed ceramics and glassware, including a fused glass salmon dish, a unique stoneware casserole dish with a fish handle, a hand-painted oval salmon serving platter, and a halibut plate with a reactive dark blue glaze. The largest measures approximately 18" x 8" tall.
Gorham Manufacturing Company Sterling Spoons
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Gorham Manufacturing Company 1896 sterling silver demitasse spoons showcasing a classic beaded edge design and a custom hand-engraved monogram. Each piece measures approximately 4" long and the set has a total weight of 1.6 oz.
Silver-Plated Tableware - Platters, Trays, S&P Shakers & More
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Silver-plated tableware, featuring several serving platters detailed with grape and grapevine motifs and intricate stamped scrollwork on the well. The collection also includes a pair of Derby Silver Co. candlesticks, two sets of salt and pepper shakers, serving trays, and more as photographed. The largest measures approximately 21" x 13.25".
Swan & Floral Pitchers, Sugar Bowl & Pedestal Bowl
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Five pieces of hollowware featuring engraved and embossed floral designs with swan finials including two gooseneck pitchers accompanied by a lidded sugar bowl. Also includes a short spout pitcher, plus a pedestal bowl. All pieces display wear commensurate with age and use as photographed. The largest gooseneck pitcher measures approximately 9" x 6" x 12" tall.
Indonesian Gamelan Saron Musical Instrument
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
An Indonesian Gamelan Saron instrument that features heavy, curved bronze or brass bars suspended over a hollowed trough. Each key is held in place by small vertical pins. The keys rest on an ornately hand-carved wooden frame called a rancak, which functions both as a decorative support structure and as an acoustic resonator. Also includes two wooden mallets. Measures approximately 52" x 11" x 10.5" tall.
Lisa McCormick Glass Mask & Carved, Painted Shark Woman Mask
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Handcrafted folk art masks, including a fused glass mask with a brutalist style hanging mechanism by artist Lisa McCormick, along with a Pacific Northwest Coast formline style "Shark Woman Mask" by SHAMANS of British Columbia, Canada. The glass mask measures approximately 5.5" x 11.25" tall.
Brass Oil Lamp & Copper Platter
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Revere Ware copper platter and a brass or brass-toned oil lamp set on what appears to be a marble or stone base. The platter measures approximately 12.5" x 12.5" overall. Note: APAA is unable to ship any items containing flammable, explosive, caustic, liquid, or other hazardous materials. This may include ammunition; items powered by gasoline, propane, or kerosene (lawn tools, generators, grills and camp stoves, heaters, lanterns, lighters); liquids such as cleaners, paint, lava lamps, collectible beverage/perfume containers; items with rechargeable batteries (cordless power tools, laptops, other electronics); air compressors, neon signs, and other hazards such as printer toner, compressed gas cylinders, and more. If you are bidding on items of this nature and intend to use our shipping services, please inquire in advance as to the specifics.
Outdoor & Automotive Gear
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Tools, outdoor gear, and automotive goods, including Bell Zephyr 200 foot pump, bungee cables, spring balance scale, handgun ammunition case, bicycle saddle seat, wood splitting wedge, ratchet straps, universal coupler lock with keys, emergency car tire inflator, Pine-Sol cleaner, tire cleaning brush, chainsaw chain, small trash bin, and more. Some items show wear commensurate with use, and a few items are in original packaging. The trash bin measures approximately 15.5" x 10" x 15.75" tall.
Antique Domed Steamer Trunk
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
An antique domed steamer trunk with a barrel-like design and a leather side handle. The interior features Victorian prints and decorative borders on removable organizer compartments, one of which has an attached document pocket. Key not included. The trunk displays wear and material loss commensurate with age and use as photographed; It measures approximately 32" x 20.5" x 26" tall.
Homer Laughlin Wash Basin & K.T. & K. Co. Pitcher
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Antique ceramics, featuring a Homer Laughlin China Company ironstone wash basin alongside a Knowles, Taylor & Knowles water pitcher showcasing scalloped detailing at the rim and intricate scroll motifs on the handle. The basin measures approximately 16" in diameter x 5" tall.
Tools - Logging Pole Spike, Folding Carpenters Ruler, Railroad Date Nails & More
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Assorted tools, mostly vintage, including a logging pike pole spike, adjustable monkey wrench with a wooden handle, wood and brass carpenter's' folding ruler with a caliper on one end, a block plane, brass matchbook and candlestick holder, straight razor sharpening tool, and railroad spike and date nails in varying sizes. Items show wear commensurate with age and use. The sharpening tool measures approximately 1.5" x 1.5" x 13" in total length.
Alaskan Native Art - Male Dance Fans, Barrettes & Baleen Specimen
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A pair of male dance fans, or tegumiak, each featuring coiled grass handles and spotted owl feather accents along with a baleen tip specimen, and a pair of handcrafted seal fur and seed bead hair barrettes. The dance fans each measure approximately 19" x 11" tall.
Festive Tea Cups & Saucers
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Four saucers featuring a festive winter motif with blue exterior and pink interior pattern with floral accents and yellow border. Also includes three tea cups in a matching pattern with gold-tone handles and scalloped feet. The saucers each measure approximately 4.25" in diameter.




