
LONE JACK, MO. — December 29 marked the 20th Annual Between-the-Holidays Auction at Soulis Auctions, which saw 351 lots from multiple estates cross the block. Top-lot status was shot down at $17,220, with premium, by a J.T. Dickman “Bright Eyes” clown shooting gallery target, which surpassed its $10/15,000 estimate. The 1911 target got its name from its back-lit eyes, which were illuminated with gas-powered lighting. It was marked “Pat’d Sept. 19. 1911 by J.T. Dickman L.A. Cal.” and had provenance to The Frontier Casino in Las Vegas. Additional highlights from this sale will be featured in an upcoming issue.
