Fairfield, Maine, November 21 & 22, 2008. – James D. Julia’s Spring Lamp & Glass Auction at $3 million was the largest grossing lamp & glass auction held in North America over the past twelve months and their Fall 2008 auction could even break that record. A plethora of rare lamps, exquisite glass and choice mini lamps will present a superb buying opportunity for collectors and investors alike. Dudley Browne, head of Julia’s glass & lamp division said, “With the current volatility of the stock market, investment in quality tangible assets such as rare glass and lamps is becoming increasingly enticing. After all, who ever heard of a rare Tiffany lamp fall 800 points in one day?” Indeed, Julia’s antique firearms division held a major auction this past October 6th & 7th and while the stock market plunged 10%, the world banking industry was on the verge of possible collapse, and the federal government was desperately trying to sell a $700 billion bailout package, rare guns sold readily for strong money. In addition, the low estimate of everything sold was approximately $10 million and realized a solid $12 million. A rare Colt Walker revolver sold for nearly $1 million making it the world’s most expensive firearm ever sold at auction. The collectibles market is still definitely vibrant!

The fabulous two-day sale totaling approximately 800 lots and $3.7 Million in merchandise features a stunning array of glass and lighting treasures assembled from important collections and estates from across North America. Included will be a marvelous selection of Tiffany glass, lamps and desk accessories, fine art glass, French Cameo, and Victorian glass to name a few.

The many highlights include a one-of-a-kind, extraordinary Tiffany chandelier that once hung in the First Presbyterian Church in Buffalo, New York. Purchased by the church in 1895, this mammoth piece measures 36” in diameter and is nearly 6 feet tall. Consisting of six blown out amber leaded panels separated by jeweled sections, it is suspended by jeweled chains and leaded leaf accents. It is accompanied by copies of church ledgers showing payment for the lamp in 1895. This unique masterpiece is a tribute to the creative abilities of Tiffany’s design department and is a rare opportunity with a presale estimate of $600,000-800,000.

This auction also boasts the company’s largest offering of lamps to date. Numbering over 150 examples, a grand selection of Tiffany includes a fabulous 18” tulip border table lamp with seldom seen red tulips with broad stems and leaves and two lines of rippled amber geometric panels. Fresh from a Massachusetts home, it comes with a presale estimate of $70,000-100,000. A 16” Tiffany example with yellow tulips in various stages of bloom against a lovely pale blue background carries a $65,000-85,000 estimate. An exceedingly rare 18” nasturtium table lamp with a broad bell shaped shade comprised of warm red and orange flowers among a field of green leaves and rests on an adjustable base is expected to sell for $160,000-180,000. Other rarities include a Tiffany geometric with golden amber panels accented by a line of iridescent Favrile balls around the body of the shade that carries an estimate of $80,000-100,000. A Tiffany daffodil lamp with inverted yellow flowers emanating from the top of its triangular shade with an enchanting blue-green background is expected to sell for $50,000-60,000.

A most unusual and exceedingly rare lamp, formerly of the Howard Booher, Sr. collection, is known as the Tiffany Fireball. One of only two known to exist and consisting of a globular shade ablaze with red, orange, and yellow flames licking the sides of a variegated green and amber body, it rests atop a ribbed and beaded bronze pedestal. This stunning piece is expected to heat things up to the level of $50,000-75,000. Of the unleaded variety, a scarce Tiffany emerald green linenfold lamp features a wonderful Fabrique shade, formed glass panels that Tiffany created that gave the illusion of fabric. Normally found with amber colored panels, the emerald color is quite striking. On a gold Dore base, all topped by a glass top cap, this outstanding lamp carries an estimate of $22,000-25,000. In addition will be two lily lamps, both a 10- and a 12-light example. Consisting of a bouquet of ribbed Favrile trumpet shades on slender stems emerging from naturalistic lily pad bronze bases, they carry estimates of $20,000-25,000 and $40,000-50,000 respectively.

Other lighting includes a plethora of Pairpoint puffy examples, particularly a poppy. This multi-colored example features orange and magenta blossoms among broad green leaves and carries an estimate of $25,000-35,000. An exceedingly rare 14” Pairpoint rose bonnet will continue to elude all but one eager buyer when it comes to Julia's auction block. It consists of brilliant red and pink blossoms accented by a white butterfly alighting on a green leafy background. Nearly as captivating off as it is illuminated, it carries a presale estimate of $60,000-80,000. This is joined by a closed top rose and a closed top azalea puffy example that carry estimates of $15,000-20,000 and $14,000-18,000 respectively.

A collection of Handel includes a variety of overlay lamps such as a wonderful paperwhite example with a wavy string of flowers over panels of broad grass that carries an estimate of $6,000-8,000. A leaded cattail leaded lamp in green and brown over a butterscotch background with metal overlay comes with an estimate of $10,000-15,000. An example with panels of geometric designs over a reverse decorated silhouette landscape scene overlaid with trees that create a three dimensional effect is a special find. Resting on a bulbous bronze base with trees in relief, the lamp carries a $10,000-15,000 presale estimate. Also available will be pine tree and Hawaiian sunset overlay lamps and others.

Handel is also represented by a variety of reverse decorated lamps such as a brilliant daffodil with realistically rendered flowers against a stylized forest background. This piece weighs in at $4,000-6,000. A gorgeous Handel lamp known simply as “6688” depicts a field of stylized rose blossoms being visited by a small yellow butterfly and is expected to bring $10,000-15,000. An example known as “Treasure Island” features schooners sailing past tropical islands under a moonlit sky. It comes to the block with expectations of $9,000-15,000. And a Handel jungle bird lamp featuring a pair of vibrant macaws among a lush tropical forest carries a $10,000-15,000 estimate.

The selection continues with an array of Duffner & Kimberly leaded lamps including a beautiful orchid lamp with bold white flowers in each of its four sections, which are separated by emerald green arches of geometric panels. This exquisite piece is expected to sell for $20,000-25,000. A lively Duffner & Kimberly leaded lamp in the Art Nouveau pattern with an intricate design of swags and sunrise designs in a broad palette of color comes with a $25,000-30,000 estimate. And a variation of their thistle leaded table lamp with pointed leaves and vines forming the irregular border rim beneath a geometric pattern of mottled amber and green pendants carries a pre-auction estimate of $8,000-12,000.

In addition to the lighting will be an expansive selection of art glass including works by Tiffany, Steuben, Lalique, and others. The ever popular and forever elegant, Tiffany will be represented by a never before seen miniature agate vase with gold enamel floral decoration. The vase is featured in the renowned Louis Comfort Tiffany by Dumont. Expected to receive a lot of attention, this unique vase is expected to sell for $10,000-15,000. A very fine Tiffany blue and gold iridescent Tel El Amarna vase with its neck inlaid with delicate gold decoration around the neck. It comes to the block with a $7,000-10,000 estimate. And a gorgeous 16” Tiffany pastel candlestick with a pink foot and candle cup supporting a green stem that fades to blue is believed to be the finest example the firm has seen in their 40+ years in the business. The candlestick is expected to sell for $2,500-3,500.

A select grouping of Steuben includes a last second addition of a 10-1/2” Tyrian vase with green to lavender iridescence with leaf and vine decoration. The color and iridescence makes it the one of the best examples available and carries an estimate of $25,000-30,000. And an assortment of Lalique is highlighted in part by a rare Aras vase depicting a flock of birds around the perimeter in white opalescent glass with green patination. It comes with a $4,500-5,500 estimate. This is joined by a magnificent Archers vase with blue patination featuring an army of men aiming their bows and arrows toward the sky. This piece hopes to hit its target estimate of 5,000-6,000. And a wonderful Gros Scarabees vase in clear glass with large scarab beetles covering the outside is expected to bring $6,000-7,000.

Adding to the breadth of the sale will be an ample offering of French Cameo glass by the most sought after names in the genre including Daum, Galle, Le Verre Francais, and others. A magnificent and monumental 26” Daum swan vase with white birches and graceful birds around the outside is perhaps one of the largest of its type available. It is expected to draw $10,000-15,000. An exceedingly rare and highly sought after Daum Impressionist vase with stylized mottled trees on an internally decorated blue background comes with an $8,000-10,000 estimate. A select grouping of Galle includes a most artistic snow scene vase with a cameo and enameled bird standing out against snow covered trees and ground under a light blue sky background. This piece carries an estimate of $10,000-15,000. These are joined by several padded and wheel carved vases, Martele vases, and a number of cameo and enameled vases in varying sizes and shapes.

A fine offering of rare Victorian glassware adds to the selection including a magnificent Royal Flemish covered jar with delicate handles and enameled images of winged cherubs in a battle between a griffin on the front and back. Seldom seen, this piece is expected to sell for $10,000-15,000.

Helping to round out the sale will be a selection of jewelry and Italian enameled compacts from the Geraldine Gaba Estate of Scottsdale, Arizona, as well as Mrs. Gaba’s collection hundreds of perfume bottles. This massive collection includes many rare and unusual bottles and factices by most of the famous makers. And a collection of fine mini lamps from a Mississippi estate is highlighted by a red and white Webb cameo example with floral decoration across its base and chimney. It carries an estimate of $4,000-6,000. Also included will be marvelous examples in Rainbow Satin, Rainbow cut glass, figurals, amberina, diamond quilted mother of pearl, and many more. This is going to be a fast paced auction that you will not want to miss!

Previews: Wednesday & Thursday, November 19th & 20th, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday & Saturday, November 21st & 22nd, 8-10 a.m. Auction commences at 10 a.m. on Friday & Saturday. Free full-color, detailed, illustrated brochures are available by contacting the Julia offices. Full-color catalogs are available for $39 by mail. For all the latest updates and for complete online version of the catalog, visit Julia’s website at www.juliaauctions.com. The sale will be a tremendous buying opportunity for any level of collector. For more details or consignment information, contact Julia’s at (207) 453-7125, or by e-mail: lg@jamesdjulia.com. Fax: (207) 453-2502.

Fairfield, Maine - On Monday, October 6th and Tuesday, October 7th the U.S. Stock Market plunged nearly 10% and the world economy flirted with catastrophe but in Fairfield, Maine an assemblage of rare antique guns brought extraordinary results, despite the economy. A Colt Walker pistol, made for use in the Mexican War and considered to be the finest example in existence, sold for a spectacular $920,000. This was the most expensive single firearm ever sold at auction in the world. The total sale gross was nearly $12 million (including post auction sales) against the low estimate of approximately $10 million. The sale was unquestionably a tremendous testament to the demand, confidence and resilience for collectors of antique firearms.

Antique Colts were offered the second day and there were a number of exciting examples sold. An extraordinary cased, fluted Colt Model 1860 Army in near mint condition, considered to be the finest example in the world, was estimated at $350,000-$450,000 and went out for a final price of just a little over $454,000. An exceedingly rare cased pair of presentation Colt 1851 Navy revolvers, estimated at $180,000-$225,000 brought $230,000 and an extraordinary cased Gustav Young-engraved Colt 1851 Navy, estimated at $90,000-$125,000 sold for $138,000. An outstanding and rare cased early Colt baby dragoon, estimated at $20,000-$30,000 sold for $63,250. A fine martially-marked cased Colt 51 Navy, estimated at $10,000-$15,000 brought an astounding $57,500 and an exquisite Eugene Young-engraved gold and nickel Colt Model 1877 sheriff’s model DA lightning revolver was estimated at $50,000-$75,000 and sold for $51,750. A very rare and desirable hand-colored litho of Colt’s Manufacturing Plant, estimated at $12,500-$17,500 sold for $14,950.

The Julia auction actually began on the on Monday, October 6th, and was preceded by a three-day auction conducted by The Poulin Auction Company (Julia’s sister and her husband). Their modern facilities are located literally 50 yards from Julia’s outstanding facilities. The Poulin auction included more quality items from the late Bruce Stern’s military collection; overall the three-day sale for Poulin’s carried an estimate of just under a million dollars and realized $1.3 million. The James D. Julia auction actually began on Monday, October 6th, immediately following the Poulin auction and started out with a fine selection of rare Class III weapons. Julia’s last auction, which featured the Bruce Stern Collection, had one of the finest and largest offerings of Class III weapons that had been offered at auction for many, many years. The offering brought spectacular prices with a total sale of around $1.5 million. This sale also included a number of desirable items, all of which did extremely well. Julia’s consultant for machine guns, Jeff Zimba, pointed out that in his opinion Class III machine guns are a better investment than lake-front property. In the early 60s, by federal law, a machine gun in this country was required to be registered. From that point on only those machine guns that were registered at that time are now legal to own. Of the approximately quarter of a million machine guns registered back in the 1960s, far less now survive and there is no opportunity to increase the numbers available on the market and so as the numbers decrease, through loss or fire, etc., the demand continues to bolster the prices. A Hotchkiss portable machine gun Model MK1, estimated at $9,000-$11,000 sold for $36,800. A St. Etienne M1907machine gun on tripod, estimated at $12,000-$14,000 went out at $26,450. A Benet-Mercie machine rifle, Model 1909 estimated at $12,000-$14,000 realized $23,000 and the ever-popular Colt Model 1921AC machine gun, popular with both gangsters and policemen alike, carried a $25,000-$35,000 presale estimate, it was originally the property of the Pennsylvania State Police and finally sold for $31,625. Another Colt, Model 1928 Navy Over Stamp sub-machine gun in case, estimated at $25,000-$35,000 sold for $29,900.

Monday’s sale also included an extraordinary offering of German Lugers and related military weapons of the Twentieth Century from the esteemed collection of Doug Smith. Doug’s collection, for condition and rarity, is one of the finest collections in the world and the selection of rare guns included a Model 1893 DWM Borchardt semi-automatic pistol with matching shoulder stock estimated at $30,000-$45,000, it sold for $32,200. A spectacular DWN 1902 Luger carbine with leather retailer’s case, estimated at $25,000-$35,000 sold for $28,750. A spectacular DWM 1906 Navy Luger 2nd issue with holster rig, estimated at $15,000-$20,000, sold for $18,400 and a very rare Mauser Stoeger American eagle artillery Luger with holster rig, estimated at $22,500-$27,500 went out at $23,575. An extraordinarily rare Walther Model “AP” prototype semi-automatic pistol estimated at $35,000-$45,000 sold for $35,075.

Despite the tremendous results of the auction both Monday and Tuesday, not everything “blew through the roof”. Although a number of the Smith guns sold, some did not meet their reserve and failed to sell. Other military items from various other collections, including an ultra rare Remington Model 1918 Mark I Pederson device, estimated at $25,000-$35,000 went out at a resounding $48,300! An extremely rare Springfield Model 1922 heavy barrel international match rifle, estimated at $25,000-$30,000 finally sold for $23,000. Also, an extremely rare Model 1897 No. 5 Bergman semi-automatic pistol with shoulder stock, estimated at $12,500-$17,500 sold for $23,575.

Monday afternoon Julia’s offered an extraordinary collection of high-grade sporting rifles and side-by-side shotguns. Within the last few years, Julia’s has consistently offered some of the finest selections of quality shotguns in the world and this sale was probably one of their finest offerings; in all, the sporting rifles and shotguns realized between $3.5-$4 million dollars. An extraordinary, elaborate and rare Miller & Val. Greiss underlever single shot big bore rifle resulted in a tremendous amount of interest. It was an extraordinary work of art with magnificent engraving, exquisite gold inlay, and incredible relief carvings on many areas of the wood. This 10-bore gun carried an estimate of $35,000-$75,000 and eventually, after heavy bidding, went out at $86,250. A spectacular R. G. Owen Springfield action custom rifle, engraved by Rudolph Kornbrath was estimated at $20,000-$30,000 and finally realized $40,250. A massive antique John Dickson & Son percussion 8-bore dangerous game rifle was estimated at $25,000-$35,000 and finally realized $63,250. Fine shotguns saw considerable competition; a superb 20-bore James Woodward best quality O/U cased was estimated at $125,000-$150,000 and sold for $138,000. A 20-gage James Purdey best side lock ejector gun with two sets of barrels was estimated at $50,000-$60,000 and went out at $66,000. An extremely rare matched pair of Fabbri best quality side-by-side pigeon guns with extraordinary engraving carried a pre-sale estimate of $160,000-$200,000 and went out at $184,000. The very next lot, an art engraved Fabbri O/U pinless sidelock 12 gauge realized $97,750. A spectacular Luciano Bosis “Queen” S/S 20-gage shotgun realized $63,250. A scarce and desirable Parker “000” frame DHE-grade 410-gauge S/S, estimated at $40,000-$50,000 sold for $41,400. An outstanding A.H. Fox DE Grade S/S 16 gauge, estimated at $20,000-$25,000 realized well over the high estimate at $39,100. A Winchester Model 21 Grand American 20 gauge with case estimated at $40,000-$50,000 sold for $42,550 but the rare Model 21 Pigeon-grade, estimated at $25,000-$35,000 went out at $48,875. A Churchill & McKenzie custom exhibition Browning superposed 20 gauge, estimated at $10,000-$20,000 sold for $20,700.

Tuesday began with a selection of Marlin rifles, many of which came from the collection of the late Leland Clapp. Included in this extensive offering of Marlins was a recently discovered deep relief engraved gold-plated presentation grade deluxe Marlin M89 engraved “World’s Fair, Chicago, 1893”. This exquisite work of art realized $40,250. A superb offering of Winchesters included what is believed to be an early prototype or pre-production Henry rifle. Winchester originally purchased The Volcanic Arms Company, which produced a lever action firearm and after acquiring the firm hired B. Tyler Henry a firearms engineer to redesign the volcanic into a more formidable weapon. The result of his efforts was the famous Henry rifle. This prototype, with no serial number, carried both volcanic attributes as well as Henry rifle attributes and was certainly an experimental model in the transition of Henry’s design from the volcanic to the eventual Henry rifle. This rare gun, estimated at $50,000-$70,000 sold for $69,000. An extraordinary Henry marked Winchester M66 lever action rifle (the next improvement over the Henry rifle) was an outstanding example; the condition was extraordinary and it carried a $50,000-$75,000 estimate and finally sold at $69,000. The earliest know Winchester M73 lever action rifle, SN 13 in 44/40 caliber sold for $149,500. Another 73 Winchester 44/40 in outstanding condition was estimated at $14,000-$18,000 and sold for $25,300. A beautiful Winchester 86 deluxe engraved cal. 45/90 with Swiss butt plate sold for $40,250.

Julia’s auctions over the years have become renowned for their offering of high-quality and rare Civil War items. This sale included a select grouping of Civil War objects. One outstanding offering was a magnificent and historic cased, inscribed Tiffany & Company presentation sword complete with accessories to Brigadier General George Frederick Granger of the 9th Maine Infantry. Estimated at $125,000-$150,000, it sold for $143,750. A rare eight-star Confederate 1st National flag, estimated at $20,000-$30,000 sold dead center of the estimate at $25,875. A rare Confederate battle shirt, de-acquisitioned from a New England museum, was estimated at $6,000-$8,000 and went out at $14,950.

At Julia’s last sale, a rare collection of slave badges were offered and received an incredible amount of interest which resulted in another rare collection of slave tags consigned for this auction. This collection sold for $126,500. A group of Civil War carbines including a Burnside 1st Model breech–loading carbine that was estimated at $6,000-$10,000 saw a great deal of action and finally sold for $14,090.

One category that saw a considerable amount of interest was a small collection of California gold nuggets. In perilous times, people always turned to gold and this was certainly no exception. A very rare California gold nugget weighing almost 7 ounces sold for $10,925. A selection of Kentucky rifles and pistols included a signed Moll flintlock pistol, estimated at $10,000-$15,000 which brought just over $14,000. A relief-carved North Carolina Kentucky signed “Isaac J. Thompson”, estimated at $8,000-$10,000 sold for $20,100 and an Abraham Schweitzer Kentucky rifle, estimated at $12,000-$15,000 realized $20,700. A 2nd model Virginia flint pistol, estimated at $6,000-$8,000 realized $10,350. A pre-Brown Bess musket, circa 1725 marked on barrel, “Pocock C. 3 No 17” carried a presale estimate of $7,000-$10,000 and sold for $14,375.

Another fine collection included in this auction was that of the late Dr. Frank Miller of Long Island, New York. Dr. Miller was a brilliant and accomplished surgeon specializing in urology. He collected much of his lifetime with a focus on quality and condition. Among the vast offering from his collection was a very rare deluxe cased Royalty grade Devisme percussion half-stock sporting rifle with accessories. Estimated at $15,000-$25,000, it brought $18,400. Also and unusual and rare Austrian breech-loading flintlock 18th century gun which broke at the breech and had a special insert for re-loading, carried a presale estimate of $4,000-$6,000 and finally realized $9,800.

Total low estimate of all items sold was $9.7 million and sold for approximately $12 million. In all 2 items realized above $400,000, 10 objects realized above $100,000, 31 sold above $50,000, 124 sold for over $20,000, and 294 sold over $10,000. The average sale value of approximately $11,500 is the highest average ever achieved by an auction house for firearms. In recent years Julia’s has consistently put forth the highest grossing firearms auctions in the world; their last sale, at $12.7 was the largest grossing firearms auction ever in history and this auction, at $11.7 million is their second highest grossing sale. A previous sale in 2007 realized $11.2 million. James D. Julia, Auctioneers is located in Fairfield, Maine. Their next firearms auction is scheduled for March 2009 and already includes some outstanding items and is sure to be another spectacular event. For more details go to www.jamesdjulia.com or contact them at (207) 453-7125.

Fairfield, Maine. November 20, 2008 - For over 40 years the firm of James D. Julia has been known for handling some of the finest quality collections. This auction is no exception as they present another stunning and diverse array of quality goods. The upcoming sale is highlighted by the Geraldine Gaba Estate of Scottsdale, Arizona. The late Mrs. Gaba’s superb collection of dollhouses and exquisite miniatures is one of the finest collections of its type to hit the market in many years. This collection will be joined by many fine dolls, rare toys, a wide variety of slot machines and other coin-op, quality advertising items including selections from the Phillip H. Morse Collection (vice chairman and co-owner of the Boston Red Sox), salesman samples, and much more.

Julia’s recent foray to the Southwest yielded two truckloads full of items from the Estate, and will be offered over three separate auctions and included fine Victorian furniture, glassware, art, and a stunning collection of Historical Staffordshire. Julia’s will first offer the late Mrs. Gaba’s collection of dollhouses, room settings, and unbelievable miniatures that she amassed over the last 50 years. Included will be over 30 houses and room settings including Gottschalk, Hacker, homemade examples, and many others. Complementing the grouping will be hundreds upon hundreds of top shelf miniature furniture pieces and accessories to fill these dwellings such as Biedermeier, Waltershausen, artisan pieces including Renee Isabelle, which with their incredible detail are considered some of the finest available today, and delicate ormolu accessories. This collection is absolutely fresh to the market and will be sold unreserved!

In the miniature real estate category will be highly sought after examples including two exceedingly detailed “Mystery” houses. It is unknown who made these large and wondrous houses with their textured facades, numerous rooms, and true to life features. They are expected to sell for $10,000-12,000 apiece. A rare Gottschalk 3-story multifaceted red roof dollhouse with access from all four sides, and featuring bay windows, balconies, and meticulous architectural elements it is expected to sell for $4,500-6,500. A gorgeous Mansard roof Dutch dollhouse with stone foundation and classic styling comes to the block with a $7,500-8,500 estimate. A large Silber & Fleming box type city style house with a faux brick façade contains a plethora of rooms to fill with scores of fine accessories. It comes with a $3,000-5,000 estimate. Many other marvelous houses, room dioramas, and settings appointed with various furniture items will be available. Collectors will also be delighted with over 60 individual and multi-piece lots consisting of the finest quality miniature accessories one could hope to find. Included will be stunning sideboards with bone finials and incredibly delicate finish work that are expected to see a lot of action, carrying estimates in the $2,000-3,000 range. A gorgeous Paul Leonhardt furniture set including some 1920s gold painted pieces and some earlier white pieces comes with a $2,000-2,500 estimate. Complete signed artisan parlor sets by Renee Isabelle will also be available with highly refined construction and floral decoration. Accessories to complement any advanced collector’s setting include many ormolu rarities such as a wonderful squirrel cage, a revolving photo stand, domed bird cages, chandeliers aplenty, and more with estimates of $2,000-3,000 apiece. Several lots of rare silk rugs will be offered, many from India and Eastern Europe that exhibit unbelievable detail and craftsmanship. The above houses and settings are ready to be peopled with well over 100 dollhouse dolls including highly sought after soldiers to be offered in multi-piece lots. Covering an entire range of styles in detailed furnishings and fixtures this is a collection you won’t want to miss, not to mention Mrs. Gaba’s entire library on miniatures.

Other groupings include a Western U.S. single owner collection of approximately 70 Lehmann tin windup toys, many of which retain their original boxes. These often quirky and always amusing German toys include several seldom seen examples as well as tried and true favorites. Bidders are wise to invest in condition and diversity, and this collection offers both. A marvelous UHU amphibious automobile that navigates both land and sea carries an estimate of $1,000-1,500. A scarce brown version of the Autobus is also available estimated for $1,000-1,500. Lehmann’s popular line of Asian inspired windup toys will also be available and include the Man-da-Rin, Kadi, and Nu-Nu, and others carrying estimates in the $1,000-2,000 range. And somewhat scarce examples include Terra, Ajax, IHI, Autin, and more. Boxed Lehmann toys include a popular Autobus in wonderful condition carrying an estimate of $2,000-3,000. A Lehmann Duo with its original box is a fanciful toy depicting a rooster pulling a two-wheeled egg cart with a little bunny enjoying the ride. This toy carries an estimate of $1,500-2,000. A marvelous navy blue Lehmann Lila with its original box is perhaps one of the finest condition examples available and comes with a $3,000-4,000 estimate. Other boxed examples include a Tut Tut, Vineta, Mensa, Zulu, and many more.

A selection of dolls will include fine French and German characters. A favorite of this writer is an 18” Armand Marseille 231 known as “Fany”, the largest version this company produced. This delightful character with pouty features and nice modeling comes with a $7,500-9,500 estimate. A very popular 15” BSW “Wendy” with blue glass eyes, captivating expression, and even her original box is expected to sell for $12,000-18,000. A 12” Kestner 206 character with fully jointed composition body, a hint of a precocious smile will surely capture someone’s heart. She carries an estimate of $8,000-9,000.

Desirable French dolls include a wonderful 12” Bru Jne 4 with brown almond cut eyes, delightful facial features, and delicate bisque forearms that carries a $12,000-18,000 estimate. Her mate, a 14” Circle Dot Bru with a hint of a tongue, original kid body, and lots of charm likewise comes with an estimate of $12,000-18,000. A beautiful 17” F.G. block letter doll with blue glass paperweight eyes and her original skin wig comes with a $5,000-7,000 estimate. A rare 15” Mothereau with bulbous blue paperweight eyes, metal body, and a great outfit carries a $12,000-17,000 estimate. A 24” Steiner Fire A bebe is expected to sell for $4,000-6,000.

Fashions include an 18” Rohmer with pale bisque, marked kid body, and wearing a wonderful striped silk outfit and matching hat that is expected to sell for $6,000-8,000. Also worthy of mention is a charming cabinet sized 11” French fashion doll attributed to Bru. Wearing her original dress and wig, highlighted by deep blue glass paperweight eyes, she is expected to sell for $2,500-4,000. A collection of five rare all-original Steiff dolls from a mammoth set featuring a horse drawn carriage includes a black footman, coachman, stable worker, and riders. Having descended through the family of the original purchasers, this marks their first offering at public auction. Alas, the horse and carriage no longer exist after an attempt by the original owner to ride it down a hill. The dolls will be sold individually and are expected to fetch $1,000-2,000 apiece. And two rare Raggedy Ann dolls will also be included, the first a desirable all-original early Exposition Raggedy Ann doll comes with a $4,000-6,000 estimate and a period Beloved Belindy is expected to sell for $1,000-2,000.

A variety of cast iron doorstops will also be included such as a scarce Hubley “Tiger” by Fish that portrays a dandy sporting a top hat and waistcoat. This item carries a $1,500-2,500 estimate. A Red Riding Hood example appearing surprisingly calm despite the approach of the Big Bad Wolf carries an estimate of $1,200-1,500. Other highlights in this section include a signed Spencer Swan depicting a detailed flat bodied swan on a wedge base that carries a $1,000-1,200 estimate and a scarce marked “Ancestral Home of George Washington” showing the thatched roof abode among surrounding trees that is expected to sell for $1,000-2,000.

Other toys include an unknown version of Schoenhut milk wagon from the St. Clair Dairy Company (most likely from Illinois) that is expected to sell for $4,500-6,500.

Toys of a more mechanical variety for the big boys will include a marvelous selection of coin-op slot machines and arcade pieces. Of the latter category will be an outstanding and mammoth “Electricity is Life” shock machine. Standing over six feet, it features a cast dial and glass front within a stunning oak case that emits up to a 55 volt shock to the brave soul willing to play the game. Having been in a doctor’s office in California for the last 30 years, perhaps it helped fund his entire practice. It now comes to the block with a $15,000-20,000 estimate. A fabulous Lukat “The Lucky Cat” early coin-operated gambling device portraying a full bodied reclining feline in a multicolored coat perched atop a wooden base comes with a $9,000-12,000 estimate. Other games include a Chester Pollard coin-op football game featuring a field of players in a lively game of soccer. It is expected to sell for $2,500-4,500.

The sale will also include several upright slot machines including a scarce 2-bit Dewey with a colorful dial, nickel plated cast iron trim, and a nicely patinated case that comes with a $25,000-28,000 estimate. Others include a rare Mills Cricket and a Watling Puck that are sure to receive much attention. In addition will be over 30 tabletop slots including a rare Mills Baseball slot with the even scarcer embossed front that comes with a $4,000-6,000 estimate. A trio of figural slot machines with surrounds by Dick DeLong whose wood carvings serve as great working displays are expected to bring $1,000-2,000 apiece. Also up for bid will be a grand selection of 3-reel slots by Mills, Jennings, Caille, and others accompanied by custom wood stands for elegant display with estimates ranging from $1,000-3,000. And for the game room aficionado who has it all, a great Evans gaming wheel with a reverse on glass horserace motif highlighted by nickel elements comes with a $3,500-4,000 estimate.

Music machines include a Regina 15” auto-changer in a phenomenal mahogany case featuring spiral columns, an intricate leaded glass front door, and a clock at the top. It descended through the family of the present consignor is now offered with a $30,000-35,000 estimate. And a German tabletop upright coin-op music box carries an estimate of $2,000-4,000.

The sale is rounded out by a medley of antique advertising and salesman samples. Soda advertising includes numerous wooden Kay displays such as a set of five panels with various WWII airplanes joined by their original blue and white striped rope that is expected to sell for $2,500-3,000. A lot of five Kay Displays entitled “Work Refreshed” focuses on the various facets of the American workforce and includes Agriculture, Education, Communication, Industry, and Science. The set comes with an estimate of $2,000-3,000.

Other soda pieces include a variety of Hires root beer advertisements as well as a massive Hires “Munimaker” marble syrup dispenser, recently consigned from the Phillip Morse collection. In great condition, it is hoped to be a money maker, and comes with a $3,000-5,000 estimate. Also popular among collectors of advertising are tobacco related pieces. And none are sought after more by the advanced collector than carved tobacconist figures depicting Native Americans that once stood outside smoke shops. Attributed to Robb, this forthcoming example features a proud chief with full headdress and is draped in a blanket. Nicely rendered, it carries an estimate of $8,000-12,000.

The very popular category of salesman samples will also be represented. Within this category, collectors are particularly interested in those of a mechanical nature in the field of construction or agriculture. Recent Julia auctions have uncovered various road graders and have realized strong prices. This time around will be an Adams Leaning Wheel road grader with its original leather carrying case. Featuring intricate gear mechanisms that smoothly adjust the height, angle, and pitch of the blade on the fly, it comes to the block with a $14,000-16,000 estimate. For the wintry months ahead, an outstanding wood and brass salesman sample horse drawn snow plow on runners with its original wooden carrying case comes with an estimate of $7,500-8,500. And a two-wheeled horse drawn cultivator is expected to sell for $2,000-4,000.

A deluxe full-color catalog for the auction will be available for $35 including Priority shipping and prices realized list after the sale. Free full-color, detailed, illustrated brochures are available by contacting the Julia offices. The catalog will also be available on Julia’s website at www.juliaauctions.com. Previews: November 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and November 20, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. at Julia’s auction facility in Fairfield, Maine on Rt. 201, Exit 133 off I-95. Auction commences at 10 a.m. on November 20. Experts and cataloguers Jay Lowe and Mike Caffarella will available the week of the sale for questions or consultation. For more information about this and other exciting sales, contact Andrew Truman at 207-453-7125, by email: atruman@jamesdjulia.com, or visit Julia’s website at www.juliaauctions.com.