2021 AAAA Virtual Winter Retreat
Room Hopping
Apple Blossom Antiques
Sharon and Mark Kempfer
Phone: 260-402-3952 
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Item #1. Advertising "Calumet Baking Powder" Half Size Store Regulator Clock - $795 plus shipping
Circa 1940! Made by The Sessions Clock Co. with a marked "Sessions Clock Co. Forestville, Conn." stamped onto the original brass 8 day movement and it is in fine running order. Has a partial "Sessions Factory Paper Label" on the back. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with 2 part glass tablets. Nice lower Calumet advertising glass tablet marked TIME TO BUY CALUMET BAKING POWDER "Best by Test" Upper tablet has plain black spandrels with gold circle that encircles clock face. Original paper dial on metal dial pan. Wood case is exceptional with some curly birch on front door in a dark walnut stain and tiger stripes on the front door. MEASUREMENTS: 24 3/4" high, 12 1/2" wide and 4 3/4" deep at top cornice trim.
Item #2. Rare "Coca-Cola" Advertising Clock within a figure 8 reddish/brown case - $895 plus shipping
It is from the OMAHA COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. Original marked "E. Ingraham" brass 8 day Time-Only movement. The E. Ingraham patented clock was still produced up into the 1910's. Movement has Hex nuts on the frame pillars and a round nut on the hand arbor. These Bottling Co. Clocks (one per location) had fancier Ingraham cases with better movements compared to the standard "Give-Away Store Regulators." Complete with a marked "E. Ingraham" brass key. CONDITION: Movement professionally ultrasonically cleaned and in good running condition. MEASUREMENTS: Overall 24" high, 16" wide at the dial surround, 5" deep.
Item #3. J.&P. Coats Spool Cotton "Best Six-Cord" Thread Co. Advertising Store Regulator Model Clock - $850 plus shipping
With Calendar Day of the Month made by the Sessions Clock Co. Old reverse stencil decorated glass tablet reads J&P COATS "BEST SIX-CORD" SPOOL COTTON, WHITE BLACK AND COLORS FOR HAND AND MACHINE. CONDITION: Very fine oak case with carved cornice. Brass 8 day Time-Only movement in good running order. MEASUREMENTS: 36 1/2" high, 16" wide, 4 1/4" deep
Item #4. Rare REED'S Gilt Edge TONIC CURES MALARIA AND INDIGESTION - $850 plus shipping
The dial is printed paper on metal original to this example. It has an 8 day brass movement with Time & Hourly Strike, powered by a spring. It has the original label on the back made by The Sessions Clock Co. Reed's Tonic sold actively in the 1870's through the 1880's. This clock was presented by The Geo. W.M. Reed Bitter Co. of New Haven, CT thru their Wholesale Agents as a gift to their patrons and was intended to attract attention to the merits of Reed's Gilt Edge Tonic. Clock is in good running condition.
Measurements: 19 1/2" high, 10" wide at cornice, 5" deep at cornice.
Item #5. Original "Old Coon Cigars" Small Advertising Clock in a Great Oak Case - $795 Plus shipping
With Time & Strike circa 1920 to 1929! Made by Sessions Clock Co. with paper label on the backboard. Marked WORLD'S BEST 5 cents CIGAR Hand Rolled Union Made on clock face. Reverse painting on glass reads OLD COON CIGARS "The Standard Brand" Hinton &Gorham Co. Condition: Eight Day Original Brass Movement ultrasonically cleaned, oiled. Good running condition. Measurements: Overall 19 3/4" high, 9 1/2" wide and 4 1/2" deep at top cornice trim.
Item #6. Yarnell's Angel Food Ice Cream Double-Sided Sign - $475 plus shipping
Circa 1930's 1940's produced by G.P. Gundlach & Co. Cin., O. Yarnell Ice Cream Co. was founded in 1932 in Searcy, AR. Includes a new bracket.
Item #7. 1930's Goudey Gum Co. Oh Boy Gum Single Sided Tin Lithograph Sign. - $425 plus shipping
Produced by The H.D.Beach Co. Coshocton, O. U.S.A. minor wear at very bottom. Included is the history of the Goudey Gum Co.
Item #8. Circa 1900-1920 "His First Pair of Pants" - $125 plus shipping
Made by Marx & Haas Clothing Co. St. Louis. During the early 1900's until the 1920's, clothier selling Marx menswear gave, as a gift, knickers to good customers after they had a baby boy as a way of saying thank you.
Item #9. Circa 1880's Tobacco Cutting Knife - $125 plus shipping
Used in the production of cigars. It was embossed "CREMO" to prevent theft. All original.
Item #10. 1938 Michigan License Plates in Original Packaging. - $115 plus shipping
Item #11. 1906 Calendar Excelsior Stove & Mfg. Co. Quincy, Ill.
PRICE: $75 plus shipping
Item #12. Hood's Sarsaparilla Rainy Day Puzzle Framed. - $95 plus shipping
This was a customer appreciation from the 1890's for sending in 3 Hood's trademarks.
Item #13. 1900's -1920's General Store Advertising Counter Felt Display for Bunte Menthol-Horehound Cough Drops framed. - $125 plus shipping
Colors brighter than photograph.
Item #14. C. 1920's-30's cardboard Right Stove and Nickel Polish Framed and Ready to Hang. - $35 plus shipping
Item #15. Hand Bag Cut Plug Tobacco Tin Can - $135 plus shipping
1930's especially designed for women.
Item #16. Van's Boot Saver Excellent Condition with Child's NOS Boots - $55 plus shipping
Item #17. Rare Half size "Star Tobacco" Advertising store clock with time and hourly strike - $795 plus shipping
c. 1912 to 1920's. Lower glass tablet is well marked: "STAR TOBACCO Trade Star Mark Secured 2 Ozs. for 5 Cents Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. St. Louis. Made by the Sessions Clock Co., this General Store Advertiser Clock is in a "Home Assortment" type of case. Eight day Time & Strike clock which strikes the number of hours. Original Factory Paper Label on the back. CONDITION: Very fine advertising paper dial on tin pan. Original "Sessions" marked Brass 8 day movement cleaned and oiled and is running accurately.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall 24 3/4" high, 12 1/2" wide and 4 3/4" deep at top cornice.
Item #18. Original Salesman Sample size "Coca Cola" miniature store advertising clock in a solid oak case with stamped pattern on cornice and fancy trim on door - $895 plus shipping
c.1930. Made by the W. L. Gilbert Clock Co. with almost complete paper label on back. This is an 8 Day Time & Hourly Strike clock. Diminutive size still fully advertised Coca Cola with the early red letters between the Roman Numerals on the dial and "Delicious Drink Coca Cola 5 cents Refreshing" in center of dial. Drink Coca-Cola Delicious and Refreshing Sold Everywhere in reverse gold lettering on the glass. CONDITION: Original Brass 8 Day Time with hourly strike on chime coil. In fine running order. MEASUREMENTS: Overall 19" high and 9 1/2" wide and 5" deep at cornice.
Item #19. Revolution Counter by the Tabor Manufacturing Co. - $95 plus shipping
This was used to count the revolutions of a hit and miss or similar steam engine, and was used by the engineer and keeper at many U.S. lightstations in the Fog Signal building to adjust the equipment. Made c. 1895
Item #20. GEM paper and string holder in great condition - $395 plus shipping
Item #21. Rare advertising BULL'S HEAD WILLIAMSBURG VA DEEP FAT KETTLE with 4 on the handle - $225 plus shipping
Has 3 feet 4" long and 2 1/2" across. Have never seen another one. Not sure if it was a give-away or premium.
Item #22. Rare ACTIVE FORTUNE RANGES SOLD BY DEALERS with original paper label inside kettle - $225 plus shipping
Measures 2" across and 11/4" deep.
Item #23. Unusual cast iron kettle with numbered top 0 - 9 - $225 plus shipping
Measures 2" across and 1" deep
Item #24. 1937-early 1940's Bendix Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs store display - $1800 plus shipping
In 1937, Bending Home Appliances Inc. was the first company to market a domestic automatic washing machine. The signs are in excellent condition with all their easel backs. They are framed and ready to hang.
Item #25. 1911 cardboard sign with crystallography finish for ELLIOTT PROTECTOR - $150 plus shipping cost
Mr. Elliott was a top marksman and gun enthusiasts which motivated him to develop and patent this ear protector. Near mint condition.
Item #26.1900's wood trade sign for Alan Wood Steel Co. A. W. Cut Nails 100 lbs. Net 6 N.Y. - $695 plus shipping
Finish Conshohocken, PA. Would make an interesting hat rack.
Item #27. 1920's-30's Nesbitt's A DELICIOUS DRINK door push. Shows some wear - $325 plus shipping
Item #28. Scotten Dillon Co. "LONG DISTANCE CHEWING or SMOKING" tobacco bag holder with assorted bags. - $395 plus shipping
Overall good condition. 26" long, 6 1/2" wide
Item #29. Original, untouched Watkins Products Salesman's carrier tote with excellent stenciling on all four sides - $125 plus shipping
24" long 8" wide 10" high
Item #30. 1911 "TOY TOWN TARGET" Game. This difficult to find target game is often missing the gun and or the ammo. This one is complete and original! $385 plus shipping 
Item #31. The AMERICAN SHAKER Pat'd March 25, 1890 Manufactured by Novelty Brass & Iron Works Minneapolis, Minn. - $895 plus shipping 
This shaker has been restored with replacement tin cups and also includes glass cups if you would actually like to use it.
Item #32. 1922 Cream of Wheat ad framed. Painted by John G. Scott - $55 plus shipping
Item #33. Rare ACTIVE FORTUNE GAUZE DOOR RANGES SOLD BY ALL DEALERS skillet - $195 plus shipping
These ranges were mfg'd by Thomas, Roberts, Stevenson Co. Philadelphia. This may have been a premium or give-away with purchase of stove. 3 3/4" long incl handle, 2" across 1/2" deep
Item #34. SPECIALTY AND ACTIVE FORTUNE RANGES AND FURNACES baking pan - $225 plus shipping
This may have been a premium or give away. 2 3/4" long 1 1/2" wide
Item #35. VULCAN INK TABLETS display cabinet - $425 plus shipping
All original. Reverse printing on glass. During WW1 (1914-1918), soldiers could not carry ink bottles to refill their pens, so pen companies developed the idea of powder or tablets which could be combined with water to produce ink. 18 1/2" high 14" wide 10 1/2" deep.
Item #36. Rare Ideal Sportswear double sided cardboard advertising hanger - $35 plus shipping
Ideal Products Inc. Sykesville PA. 17" high 16" wide
Item #37. NOS 1956 Kimberly-Clark Corporation Little Lulu majorette Kleenex cardboard stand-up counter display advertising sign - $45 plus shipping
Item #38. 1950 International Cellucotton Products Co. Little Lulu Kleenex cardboard stand-up counter display advertising sign - $38 plus shipping
Item #39. Rare Butter-Nut Coffee 1957 Edition of the Picnic Party - $48 plus shipping
Pictures of prizes offered. Pictures included: KOOK-OUT BRAZIER, the SKOTCH KOOLER. SPORTSMAN THERMOS, CARIBE OUTDOOR CHEF BAR-B-Q SET, "LIFE of the PARTY" APRON
Item #40. 1920's Yeast Foam Malted Milk advertising menu holder in excellent condition. 9" x 6 1/4" - $195 plus shipping
Item #41. Use CRYSTAL WHITE The Billion Bubble Soap original box missing top flap, shaver and bar of soap - $140 plus shipping
1930's-1940's. In 1928 Palmolive-Peet acquired Colgate to become Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co. In 1953, Peet was dropped from the name
Item #42. KOCH'S TOILET REQUISITES advertising display cabinet - $995 plus shipping
All original - late 1800's early 1900's. 36" high, 23" wide, 7 1/2" deep at cornice.
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