Hake’s Americana & Collectibles Current Auction Ends Soon
The first Hake’s Americana & Collectibles auction of 2007 kicks off the company’s 40th year in grand style with an exciting and diverse selection of offerings for seasoned collectors and newcomers alike!
The Hake’s story began back in 1967 and with each new successful auction, adds yet another chapter. This current auction is now online at www.hakes.com and begins closing January 16-18. So if you’ve never taken that walk down memory lane with Hake’s, now’s the time to do so. Don’t miss out on the chance to own some of the countless great collectibles being offered by Hake’s!
Some of the highlights of this auction include a vast assortment of top-notch political collectibles, the same area that Hake’s first started off with 40 years ago. Some pieces of particular note include a William Henry Harrison tea set from 1840, a Zachary Taylor campaign snuff box from 1848, the classic “Teddy and the Bear” mechanical bank, as well as countless examples of political buttons, pins, badges and ribbons: http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?Auction=190&CategoryID=211
Sports fans will be excited to see the assortment of sports collectibles in this auction. A herald for the lost 1927 film Babe Comes Home, starring Babe Ruth, is up for grabs, as well as a rare Quaker Cereals premium Babe Ruth hat, a Mickey Mantle-signed basketball and baseballs signed by Willie Mays, Ted Williams and Mike Schmidt: http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?Auction=190&CategoryID=148
Along with the countless political buttons, pins, etc, there is also a vast assortment of entertainment buttons, some of which include several comic characters and live personalities as well: http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?Auction=190&CategoryID=352
Toys are an important part of any Hake's auction, and this auction is no different. Playthings of the past take center stage with all types of toys being represented. From celluloid toys to wind-ups, from friction to battery operated toys, all sorts are available in the current Hake's auction. Some of the highlights include the beautifully designed "Game of Butterflies," a clown musical toy, two lots of Manoil metal soldiers and a lot by Barclay, several great vintage Pez dispensers (including spacemen, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck), various great vehicle toys (planes, trains and automobiles), great early wind-up toys (including an early dancing couple, Snookums and an early fireman climbing a ladder), as well as several great comic character toys: http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?Auction=190&CategoryID=247
Comic books have another strong showing this auction with several great Platinum Age comic characters featured, including Buster Brown, Foxy Grandpa, Alphonse and Gaston, Maud, Happy Hooligan, Bringing Up Father, Barney Google, Tillie the Toiler and others. The highlight of this section is the copy of "Little Sammy Sneeze" that Hake's is offering; one of seven known examples. The auction ends with over 350 comic books showcasing superheroes like Superman and Batman, as well as horror, mystery and western comics: http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?Auction=190&CategoryID=158
As always, Hake's has another impressive grouping of Disney collectibles. Some of the best include a Mickey Mouse figurine by Rosenthal, a rare Mickey Mouse bank designed like a book, a series of figures by Brayton Laguna based on the characters from the Ferdinand the Bull Disney short, several great Donald Duck items, beautiful Fantasia pieces by Vernon Kilns, and numerous watches: http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?Auction=190&CategoryID=336
The Wild West is represented with multiple collectibles based on the great cowboys of the Silver Screen, Tom Mix, Gene Autry, The Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers and Hopalong Cassidy. There are just too many to list!: http://www.hakes.com/search.asp?Auction=190&CategoryID=203
This is only a partial list of the great collectibles you will find in the newest Hake's Americana & Collectibles auction. Just a reminder, the auction is now online and begins closing January 16th through the 18th. For more information, visit Hake's website at www.hakes.com or call toll-free 1-866-404-9800 to register and place bids.
Founder Ted Hake's thoughts on the current auction are also available online at http://www.hakes.com/scoop190.asp, and detailed overviews of select sections are linked below.
Strange Campaigns
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=13332&si=121
Snuff's Enough - Presidents & Snuff Boxes
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=13405&si=121
Babe Ruth Comes Home
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=13483&si=121
Tippecanoe And Tea Time Too!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=13541&si=121
Tarzan In England
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=13637&si=121
Introducing The Blue Beetle!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=13673&si=121
Superman, Super-Menu!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14015&si=121
The Shadow At Hake's Americana & Collectibles
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14046&si=123
Hake's Root Beer Memorabilia Barrels 'Em Over
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14117&si=123
"So Dear To My Heart" Doll To Auction
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14115&si=123
We're Off On The Road With Bob & Bing!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14127&si=123
Travel Posters Show You Where You Want To Be
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14183&si=123
Ferdinand The Bull
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14182&si=126
Fillmore Posters Rock!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14195&si=123
Chaplin, The Little Tramp That Could
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14186&si=123
War Of The Worlds At Hake's!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14212&si=123
Hake's Americana & Collectibles Tunes In
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14209&si=123
How The West Was Won At Hake's
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14213&si=123
Platinum Age Comic Books Are Golden
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14211&si=123
Hake's Monster Mash!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14279&si=123
Burt Purmell Pocket Mirrors At Hake's
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14275&si=123
Heroes Fly High At Hake's!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14285&si=123
Mickey Mantle Signed Ball At Hake's.But Not The Kind You're Used To!
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14278&si=123
Black Canary By Alex Toth In Current Hake's Auction
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/scoop_article.asp?ai=14298&si=123
