Rich Penn presents An Auction Event
May 13 – 15
The Waterloo Convention Center at the Sullivan Brothers Plaza, Waterloo, Iowa
www.richpennauctions.com
319-291-6688

WATERLOO, IOWA — May is a great time to get on the road and head to an auction, according to Rich Penn. “Point your road machine into a warm wind, blue skies and sunshine. That makes us all smile,” he said. “Finding a treasure on that road trip might trigger a memory from our childhood. That, too. brings out those smiles.” The May 13-15 Rich Penn Auction should be a road trip worth three days of smiles for everyone. The auction in the Waterloo Convention Center at Sullivan Plaza will present more than 2,000 lots on display for bidding. All are without reserve.

Penn added, “We have several great estate collections that have come from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and Kansas. The late Jerry Costagna, Howard Simmering, Ron Dugan, Walt ‘Herbie’ Oswald and Mary Jane Kauffman all were great collectors. And all the collections are different. That gives our collector friends a massive variety! Something for everyone.”

Toys offer warm personal memories from the past. The Christmas Story movie is a great example. Ralphie Parker wanted the perfect Christmas present, a Red Ryder BB gun. That was the ideal present for several generations of young boys. Ralphie got his Red Ryder. But if you didn’t, now’s the chance. There are dozens in the auction, from early models to more recent examples still in the box. There are adult firearms as well. One that’s sure to garner attention is a Samuel Colt .36 caliber percussion revolver. It comes in a case with the needed support equipment. There are other early revolvers as well as long guns.

Boys and girls often asked for their own electric train. They came in all kinds of sizes and locomotion techniques, from hill climbers to windup to electric. Look for some of each and a much wider variety of railroad memorabilia, from rare railroad pocket watches, lanterns, locks, sterling souvenir spoons, dinnerware, occupational mugs, even passenger car table lighting.

Many a young lady asked Santa for a Barbie doll. That product line shaped many a young girl’s perception of what life of an adult woman could be. In 1959, Barbie Millicent Roberts, the doll, was introduced to the world as a teen fashion model from Willows, Wisc. She went on to become Barbie the astronaut, an airline pilot…even a presidential candidate. There are many choices at auction — from the early Barbies in 1959 to more recent ones, along with many of Barbie’s besties.

Many toys straddled the genders. Windups toys, games, TV hero merchandise and many of the cast iron toys among them. In the early 1900s, cast iron was the preferred material for anything that needed durability. That included toys; J&E Stevens, Arcade, Hubley, Dent, Kenton and many others. There are a number of cast iron toys to choose from. But cast iron came in many other collectible forms; windmill weights, doorstops, implement seats, lawn sprinklers and ornaments, even kitchen appliances. All will be there to select from, including many rare pieces.

There are also hundreds of choices in the category of signs, primitive wood, paper, self-framed tin, porcelain and cardboard, signs for Coca-Cola and other brands, soda machines, clocks, soda fountain items, vending machines like Columbus, Northwestern, Hawkeye and coin-operated games. For the Pinball Wizard, there’s a refurbished 1997 Bally NBA Fastbreak. For Man Cave comfort there’s a restored barber chair with accompanying occupational shaving mugs and a leaded glass barber pole. Or if you’re a cigar buff, all kinds of cigar memorabilia from unopened boxes of vintage cigars to early 1900s cigar cutters and cigar lighters.

Primitives and decorative pieces add personality to any home. Early farm pieces like a John Deere walk-behind plow or a John Deere corn sheller. On the other end of the spectrum, the sale offers contemporary Danish silver over copper tableware and sterling piece, oil paintings from listed artists, stoneware and glass, even rare bitters bottles.

Penn added, “The Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, just newly renovated, is just a few blocks from the freeway. It’s very easy to find. It’s a great facility and adjoins a Best Western Plus hotel, renovated last year, with parking ramp. Both are connected by an enclosed skywalk. Plus, it’s within walking distance to great restaurants. Just ask for the Rich Penn Auctions special $84 room rate. We think our guests will enjoy this fun auction!”

For those who can’t make it, Penn offers multiple bidding options, including absentee, telephone and live bidding online at LiveAuctioneers.

Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center is at 200 West Fourth Street. For information, www.richpennauctions.com or 319-291-6688.

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