Auction of the Weekend Feb. 14
Source: HiBid/ 2nd Cents Inc. (Cleveland, OH), Lot #597, Jo-han 1963 Cadillac model car
Those dancing bears? They’re on two Grateful Dead belts made by Bison Designs.
That Seattle Slew 8″×10″ framed photo? It’s autographed by 1977 Triple Crown winning jockey, Jean Cruguet. Added bonuses: the autograph is certified by Steiner, it’s a shot of Seattle Slew in the lead at the 1977 Kentucky Derby (first leg of the Triple Crown) and the high bid as of press time on Feb. 12 is $1.
The auction house at 2nd Cents Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, is one of my faves. Their Valentine’s Day auction this Saturday offers 616 lots.
I like 2nd Cents not only for their eclectic offerings, but also because they have an easy-peasy shipping system. After the auction, they box up my stuff, charge me and ship it. No pesky follow-up emails, texts or calls to arrange shipping like I’ve encountered with some other auctioneers. (Hint: Read each auctioneer’s shipping info carefully before bidding. Some put the responsibility on buyers to hunt down a shipper local to the auctioneer and make independent arrangements.)
The 2nd Cents auction starts closing at 1:00 pm EST Feb. 14. Broker’s premium is 16%. (All photos in today’s post are from HiBid/ 2nd Cents Inc.)
Best wishes on bidding if you so choose!
Lot #35, dancing bears belts (2) by Bison Designs
The description doesn’t mention the Grateful Dead, but those look like the Dead’s dancing bears to me. High bid at press time is $1.
Lot #369, framed and autographed photo of Seattle Slew in the 1977 Kentucky Derby
Seattle Slew in the Derby…historic.
Lot #373, vintage Mallory fedora
Besides horses, what comes to mind when you think of the Kentucky Derby? Hats, naturally. This vintage fedora is oh-so stylish, and the current high bid is $2.
Lot #585, Edison record cylinders (4)
What would I do with these vintage record cylinders? Turn them into small flower vases or planters, depending on whether they can withstand having drainage holes punched in their bottoms. High bid $1 for all four.
Lot #352, glass flower ashtray
Smoking in the mid-century modern (MCM) era was such a thing it had groovy accessories like this ashtray. High bid $1.
And, last but not least, that snazzy yellow Cadillac is singing her siren call. High bid $3.
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