- Maker: B. K. Elliott Co., antique / early 20th century
- Includes two handsets, wooden carrying case, and paper instructions/diagrams
- Materials: wood case, bakelite/hard plastic handsets, metal hardware/latches, leather handle, paper
- Colors: black and dark brown
- Condition: used vintage with wear; leather handle worn/cracked; not tested, sold as-is
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World War II-era U.S. Navy aircraft parallel-motion plotting machine / protractor

-Drop-Leaf Design: Hinged side panels swing down to save space. 
-Narrow Profile: Folds into a slim console when not in use.
-Wood Grain: Shows a prominent oak grain pattern on the top and side panels.
-Wear Pattern: The finish is heavily worn on the lower panels and base, showing bare/lightened wood areas that need refinishing.

Table is very heavy. It was used as a work table. Could be refurbished or keep it as is for character.
Dimensions:
36&#34;30&#34;
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Vintage Wood Drop-Leaf Table

Variety of miscellaneous craft, office, & tools supplies still in package. Good condition. As is.
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Miscellaneous Craft/Office Supplies

This was my grandma&#39;s collection.
The collection showcases a diverse array of traditional pottery silhouettes, including classic water pitchers, bell-shaped cream juglets, ornate rococo-style handles, and even a few tiny matching basin-and-pitcher washstand sets.
Good condition.  So far I only found one with a chip. As is.
Wooden shelf not included.
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Vintage Miniature Porcelain Pitcher and Creamer Collection

Three classic mid-century vintage evening bags. Good condition. As is.
Belonged to my grandma or great grandma.

Top Middle Bag: This is a vintage gold mesh coin pouch manufactured by Whiting & Davis. It is made with their signature brass metal armor mesh. This one looks brand new inside.

Bottom Left Bag: This is a vintage silver mesh slouch clutch, also produced by Whiting & Davis. It is styled with a highly decorative Art Deco rhinestone centerpiece clasp and a scalloped metal frame.

Bottom Right Bag: This is a vintage white sequined and beaded clutch typical of brands like Walborg or Magid from the 1950s–1960s. It is constructed with rows of faux seed pearls and iridescent aurora borealis sequins stitched in a wavy chevron pattern.
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Vintage Whiting &#38; Davis Evening Bags

Variety of Boho clothing in all sorts of sizes & styles. Sellable condition.  Bust form, hangers, and room divider not included .
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This is the 1976/1977 book &#34;Get on Down: A Decade of Rock and Roll Posters,&#34; featuring psychedelic artwork by various artists. 

Features approximately 60 to 95 full-page color concert posters from the 1960s-1970s, including bands like Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Pink Floyd.

In great condition. As is.
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*RARE* Vintage 1976/1977 Copy of &#34;Get on Down: A Decade of Rock and Roll Posters&#34; 

Embroidered Textile: A cream-colored silk child sized robe featuring vibrant floral embroidery and calligraphic text characters on the collar. Robe was brought back from my great, great uncle when he was stationed overseas. WW2 Era. (Small hole in the back)

Art Prints: Five  paintings or prints displaying traditional natural motifs like birds, flowers, and landscapes.

Jewelry and Accessories: A long jade pendant necklace, multiple jade  bracelets, jade pendants, Feng Shui &#34;cash&#34; coins, carved archaistic Chinese jade arc-pendant, historically referred to as a huang, vintage cloisonné enamel pendant featuring a traditional plum blossom design, vintage Chinese cloisonné beads, decorative fan, and an ornate hair stick.

Metalware and Ceramics: Three tall brass vases, a small blue patterned teacup, and a decorative patterned storage box.

Table, bust form, & tray not included. 
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Asian Lot

Organized collection of used tools and hardware includes a vintage union sturdy green metal toolbox and a large galvanized steel container filled with a variety of miscellaneous tools. Good condition. As is.
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Miscellaneous Tools/Hardware

Variety of beads & findings for jewelry making. Good condition. As is
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Beads

Collection of assorted used art history and artist monograph books.  Good condition. As is.
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Books on Fine Art

Three vintage black-and-white celebrity prints originally captured by legendary Hollywood photographer Frank Worth.

-Elizabeth Taylor posing on location in Marfa, Texas, during the filming of the 1956 cinematic classic Giant.

-James Dean leaning casually against a trailer while smoking&nbsp;on the set of Giant (1956)

-Marilyn Monroe laughing radiantly while lounging on a deck chair backstage at The Jack Benny Show in 1953.

All three are in great condition and are wrapped with plastic for protection. As is.
                
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3 Iconic Portrait Prints of Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean, and Marilyn Monroe

Collection includes: 
Left: Le Pere Pottery Bulldog Figurine

Identity: A vintage 1940s bulldog/bull terrier figurine featuring an unmistakable black eye patch.

Manufacturer: Produced by Le Pere Pottery of Zanesville, Ohio. Their novelty items from this era are highly recognized for their distinct airbrushed brown-and-white glaze work and expressive facial details

Center: 1970s Strawberry Blossom Creamer

Identity: A vintage ceramic creamer pitcher decorated with a pattern of ripe red strawberries, brown leaves, and white blossoms.

Origin: This pattern was highly popular during the 1970s and manufactured as casual stoneware kitchen sets imported from Japan.

Right: Royal Copley Cocker Spaniel Figurine

Identity: A vintage 1940s–1950s Cocker Spaniel puppy with a glossy, warm-caramel high-gloss glaze finish.

Manufacturer: Made by Royal Copley (a brand under the Spaulding China Company of Sebring, Ohio). While Royal Copley famously created this puppy motif as a functional pocket planter, this specific version is modeled strictly as a standalone decorative figurine.

Wooded bowl shaped as a pineapple
Candle 
2 Vintage 1970s framed crewel embroidery piece features a 3D-stitched floral arrangement.

Good condition. As is. No chips or cracks in pottery pieces.
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Vintage Decor


Pinned Insects: Five clear protective cases along the top hold mounted beetles, including scarab-type beetles and a metallic green specimens.

Petrified Wood: Several elongated, textured brown pieces with characteristic wood-grain structures spread across the center.

Fossils: Small visible specimens include a tiny coiled ammonite shell near the center-right and fragments of fossilized coral.

Shells: Assorted marine shells, including a large white bivalve shell (top left), smaller gastropod shells, and tiny drilled white shell

Mineral Roughs: Various unpolished, raw rock fragments

Prehistoric stone artifacts: most likely a knapped stone projectile point or bifacial tool.

Collection is very diverse and not everything has been listed in description.  See pictures.  As is.
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Collection of Natural History Specimens, Geological Finds, &#38; Fossils

Collection of books from the Farside comic universe. Good condition. As is.
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Farside Books

Collection of vintage silver rings. Variety of sizes. Most of them have some type of stamping or inscription inside the band like .925. Good condition & good quality.  As is.
Ring stand is not included.
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Vintage Silver Rings

Vintage collection of mid-century art instruction and cartooning books include Comic Characters, Cartoon Animation, Creating Characters, How to Draw / 2, The Art of Perspective Drawing, The Art of Seascape Painting, Cartooning for Profit (Section Seven, Section Two) by David Rand, Printmaking, Pencil Drawing for Fun, and How To Draw Monsters by Larry Evans. Good condition. As is.
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Vintage Collection of Mid-Century Art Instruction and Cartooning Books

This collection consists of vintage Mid-Century Modern instructional art books, primarily published by Walter T. Foster. Great condition. As is.
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Mid-Century Modern Instructional Art Books

A variety of books. Good condition. As is.
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Miscellaneous Books

Vintage reference books focuses heavily on antique collecting, numismatics, and mid-20th-century hobbies.
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Vintage Collecting Books

Variety of Christian based books, & media. Good condition. As is.
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Spiritual Lot

vintage canvas and leather golf &#34;pencil&#34; bag holding a partial set of vintage golf clubs. Good condition. As is
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Vintage Golf Clubs

Gaggle of Christmas decorations. Good condition. As is. Table not included. 
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Christmas Lot

Lucas Samaras: an oversized art publication titled Lucas Samaras: Objects and Subjects, 1969–1986.

The Circus: A large red art or photography book featuring circus performers

Superman: Issue #400 (published in 1984) with a distinctive red cover titled &#34;The Road Not Taken&#34;.

Archie Americana Series: A classic comic compilation volume titled &#34;Best of the Forties&#34;.

Ben-Hur: A souvenir program or book detailing the making of the classic film.

Who Is That?: A guide sub-titled &#34;The Late Three-Quarter&#39;s Guide to the Old Old Movie Players&#34;.

The Beatles: A large black-and-white portrait book or record box set containing close-ups of the band members.

Celebrity Yearbook: A vintage magazine featuring high school yearbook photos of notable Hollywood stars.

Lost in Space Movie Postcard Book: A small black landscape-oriented booklet themed around the science fiction series.

All in good condition. As is.
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Pop Culture Books

Gig Harbor (Washington, USA) SELLER MANAGED Downsizing Online Auction - 64th Street

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Twelve mid-century instructional art soft-cover books, ten large Walter T. Foster how-to art titles and two smaller craft booklets including a copper craft guide. Foster subjects visible: Animated Cartoons, Wild Flowers, Seascapes, Landscapes, Portraits, Sunsets, Clowns, Face Painting, Perspective Drawing and one additional art technique volume.

Animated Cartoons instructional book

Wild Flowers instructional book

Seascapes instructional book

Landscapes instructional book

Portraits instructional book

Sunsets instructional book

Clowns instructional book

Face Painting instructional book

Perspective Drawing instructional book

Art technique instructional book (title unclear)

Copper craft guide (small format)

Small format craft / art booklet (title unclear)

All twelve books arranged vertically, showing covers

Large format, staple-bound color illustrated Walter T. Foster art instruction books with glossy fronts; topics range from drawing perspective, portraits and landscapes to painting sunsets, seascapes, florals, clowns, face makeup and classic animation. Two compact hard/soft-cover craft guides, one on copper work, mid-century graphic covers.

Lot #22: Mid-Century Modern Instructional Art Books

Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, July 12 2026 Category A: 11:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Pickup Location: 64th Street, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335 View Map (opens in new window)

Lot #22: Mid-Century Modern Instructional Art Books

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, July 12 2026 Category A: 11:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Pickup Location: 64th Street, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335 View Map (opens in new window)

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