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Signed 2008 Sarah Palin Booster Plate & Alaska State Senate & Judiciary License Plates
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A 2008 Sarah Palin booster plate signed by the former Alaska Governor (2006-2009) and then Vice-Presidential nominee accompanied by a 1970-1971 Alaska Judiciary plate. Also includes two Alaska State Senate plates, one of which is a statehood 50th anniversary edition. Each measures approximately 12" x 6" high.
"Wolperdinger" Mythical Taxidermy Specimen
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A unique handmade taxidermy specimen, titled "Wolperdinger', crafted from a variety of animal parts including avian feet and arms, a duck's bill, goat horns, ears which are possibly deer, goat horns, fur which appears to be beaver, and possibly bison, along with other unidentified components. It is mounted on a wood slab, signed 'Ludwig' on the underside. It measures approximately 8" x 6" x 9.25" tall.
C. Alan Johnson "Tollu" & "Annie" Figurines
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Two glazed ceramic figurines by Alaska sculptor C. Alan Johnson (1926-2013) signed on the underside of the parkas. Includes a 1970 "Tollu" figurine depicting an Alaska Native boy holding a salmon accompanied by a 1993 "Annie" figurine depicting an Alaska Native girl attired in a blue parka with her arms extended and holding a gold-tone object in her right hand. The "Tollu" figurine measures approximately 2.25" x 2.25" x 6.25" high.
Model Dog Sled - Dick Blakeslee & Miniature Sled Figurines
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A realistic model wooden dog sled crafted with attention to detail including foam or rubber foot pads, rope webbing cargo bed, plus plastic runner shoes, and a central brake signed on the underside by Dick Blakeslee. Also includes two diminutive sled figurines with black bindings. The larger sled displays some discoloration on the front left rope binding as photographed; it measures approximately 28" x 7" x 8.5" tall.
Replica Foot Officer Sword
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A replica foot officer's sword, appearing to be model 1850, featuring beautiful scrolling details along the fuller portion of the blade, stamped US on one side, with a brass-toned filigree ricasso, guard, and pommel, and a wrapped grip. It includes a scabbard in silver-tones featuring a spade-shaped chape tip and two belt rings; the scabbard and blade have some light surface wear commensurate with age. The sword's blade measures approximately 30" and it has a total length of 36".
24x The Illustrated Encyclopedia of 20th Century Weapons and Warfare
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A complete set of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of 20th Century Weapons and Warfare, written and edited by Bernard Fitzsimons and illustrated by John Batchelor, written as an alphabetical compilation detailing global military technology from the 20th century, covering aircraft, ships, tanks, and individual firearms. Each book measures approximately 8" x .5" x 11" tall.
Russell D. Jorgensen "Black Hollow Majesty" Moose Diorama
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
"Black Hollow Majesty" moose diorama, numbered 311/1250, by sculptor Russell D. Jorgensen (American, 1951-2013), crafted in a bronze-toned finish; the wooden base features a second plaque with a dedication to Wayne & Virginia Ross from the Scott Family. At least one tip of an antler is missing, as photographed. It measures approximately 19" x 6.5" x 19" tall.
U.S. Navy Officers' Sword & Scabbard
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Vintage, possibly antique, United States Navy Officers' Sword with scrolling details along the fuller portion of the blade and brass-toned ricasso, guard and pommel, featuring a decorative cord or strap with a sword knot; the grip is textured, similar to manta ray wrap on Japanese swords. It includes a scabbard with brass panels and two belt rings.
Japanese Blue Glass Fishing Float
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A large Japanese glass fishing float in shades of translucent blue with a prominent sealing button. The float displays wear commensurate with age and use including scuffs and residue as photographed; it measures approximately 9.5" in diameter.
Japenese Blue-Green Glass Fishing Float
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A large Japanese fishing float made of blue-green glass which has a honeycomb-pattern material on and around the sealing button. The float displays wear commensurate with age and use including scuffs and residue as photographed; it measures approximately 10" in diameter.
Vermont Tubbs Wooden Snowshoe
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A vintage Vermont Tubbs wooden snowshoe featuring a classic teardrop-style bentwood frame with rawhide webbing and a leather harness assembly. While traditionally used for snow mobility in hunting or wood gathering during winter, loose pieces are often displayed as rustic décor. The item exhibits wear commensurate with use and measures approximately 10" x 1.25" x 56" in length.
German Carl Eickhorn Sword & Scabbard
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Vintage German Carl Eickhorn sword, unverified if authentic or replica, with maker's mark on the ricasso featuring brass-toned guard and glossy black grip. It includes a black scabbard featuring a spade-shaped chape tip and one belt ring. The blade measures approximately 31.5" and the sword has a total length of 38.5".
1950s U.S.A.F. 82412 Children's US Air Force Jeep Pedal Car
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Vintage, approximately 1950s, collectible U.S.A.F. 82412 children's pedal car resembling a US Air Force Jeep, stenciled with a logo similar to the Aircorps Aviation logo, featuring a yellow windshield frame, a black steering wheel, and tires with red hubcaps. It shows overall surface wear, including rust throughout the body and paint or chalk marks on the hood. It measures approximately 39" x 17" x 20" tall.
Dirilyte Tropical Star Forks, Spoons & Knives & More Flatware w/ Case
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Sixty-nine pieces of flatware including Dirilyte dinner, salad, and cocktail forks accompanied by multiple sizes of spoons, plus dinner knives in the Tropical Star pattern. Also includes cheese knives featuring bamboo cane-shaped handles, plus a gold-tone butter knife, and more as photographed, all housed in a wooden storage case with a red fabric-lined interior. The case measures approximately 15.5" x 10.5" x 3" high.
Religious Iconography - Crucifixes & Prints
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Religious iconography, including a dimensional Last Supper artwork, matted and framed Sacred Heart of Jesus print, John Paul II print, and three crucifixes. The Last Supper artwork measures approximately 23.25" x 2" x 11.5" tall.
Vinyl - Classical, Christmas, Musical & More
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Assorted vinyl in a wide variety of genres, including albums such as Great Songs of Christmas, The 50s Greatest Love Songs, Drum Sticks, Trumpets and Dixieland, Remember the Golden Days of Radio, and others. Cardboard sleeves show wear commensurate with age and all appear to have stickers affixed. Sleeves measure approximately 12.25" x 12.25" overall.
Mumm V.S.O.P. Cognac Case, Redskin Brand & English Spittoons
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A Mumm V.S.O.P. Cognac trunk case made by Redmon from wood material with a black leather-like exterior lining featuring a red ribbon with a faux wax seal and brass-tone hardware. Also includes a brass-tone Redskin Brand spittoon with embossed logo accompanied by an additional shorter spittoon made in England. A part of the bottom trim on the Mumm V.S.O.P. Cognac box is loose as photographed; crate measures approximately 15.75" x 19.25" x 16" high.
Nativity & Christmas Figurines
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Nativity scene figurines and décor, featuring detailed character figures of the Virgin Mary and Joseph, the Three Wise Men, shepherds, musicians, a camel, an ox, and sheep. The lot also includes various Baby Jesus figures, cherubs, a standing angel holding a "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" banner, and a molded faux-wood grotto stable relief manger scene display, alongside figurines of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, elves, and a snowman. The largest item measures approximately 8" x 3" x 9" tall.
Rogers Bros Flatware w/ Wooden Box
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
A set of 1847 Rogers Bros silver-plated spoons, serving spoons, forks, butter knives, and a cake server, with handles featuring classic scrollwork and floral motifs. The collection is housed in a protective, red velvet-lined wooden box. The knives measure 8.75" in length and the box measures approximately 19.75" x 11" x 2.75".
German Hunter Cuckoo Clocks
Auction: June 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (End)
Two vintage German Black Forest cuckoo clocks with a traditional hunter design, featuring carved birds and game, and parts for a hunting-style cuckoo clock topper including a carved wooden deer head flanked by crossed rifles and oak leaves. Clocks were not tested at time of cataloging and the largest one measures approximately 12" x 6" x 15" tall.




