TheWynn Kintz Collection Fixed Price Sale—Part 1

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TheWynn Kintz Collection Fixed Price Sale—Part 1
TheWynn Kintz Collection
Fixed Price Sale—Part 1
Dear Friends and Fellow Collectors,
The following is the first in a series of planned sales of high quality dimensional political items at fixed prices. We are delighted to
partner with the American Political Items Collectors website to host this sale and we hope that the material contained herein
piques your interest and participation.
The items in this catalog are being offered on a first-come, first-served, basis so please contact us as soon as possible to confirm
the availability of your selections. We can be readily reached by phone at (518) 581-1654 or at (518) 423-6972. If the answering
machine picks up—do kindly leave a message with your return phone number and we will get back to you in short order. Or send
us a note by email to: rfarina1@nycap.rr.com
Prices include shipping and handling, please note that items will be shipped insured by UPS or Fed Ex within 3 to 5 business days
of receipt of payment in full. Shipments cannot be made to post office boxes, thus we require that you provide a full street address for delivery. Upon confirmation of a pending sale an electronic invoice will be sent to your email address. PLEASE DO NOT
SEND PAYMENT UNTIL YOU ARE INVOICED! If you are unavailable by email, then a hard copy of the invoice will be sent to your
street address so please make sure to provide the correct contact information to us when you call to confirm your order.
Payment is by check, money order, or PayPal - sorry no credit cards. Checks and money orders sent by USPS mail should be
made out to:
Wynn Kintz, 165 Caverns Road, Howes Cave, NY 12092.
sent to: tskintz@nycap.rr.com
PayPal payments will be invoiced an additional 3% and should be
Extended Payments may be arranged over a three month period but only on sales in excess of $2,000 and only if approved at the
time of order. Items will be shipped upon receipt of payment in full.
A word about item condition – please note that unless otherwise described, all items should be considered in excellent condition
or better, however, these items are antiques and as such may exhibit modest age and wear consistent with their years. The photographs provide an accurate indication of condition and every attempt has been made to point out significant condition issues
within the item descriptions. If you have additional concerns or questions please do not hesitate to call or email for a more detailed description. We would rather resolve these issues to your full satisfaction before a sale is completed.
All items are guaranteed original and authentic and may be returned without question should it be determined a mistake has
been made. We do not sell reproductions or fantasy/fake pieces.
Not an Approval Sale - all sales should be considered final unless we’ve made a mistake in the description. Returns will be allowed only in the event we have made a mistake in description or failed to acknowledge a significant condition flaw or defect.
Please contact us as soon as possible in the event that a return is requested.
Your complete satisfaction is our main consideration!
We hope you enjoy reviewing the items for sale and manage to find a thing or two to “scratch that itch”! Please do not hesitate
to contact us with any comments or suggestions. Your feedback is important and appreciated!
Please send me an email if there is someone you know who is not online to participate, but whom you believe would enjoy receiving a hard copy of this catalog.
With warmest regards,
Ray Farina
K1- George Washington Curtain Tieback— 2” Multicolor porcelain disc encased within a brass frame with
2 1/2” long extension & screwback - $1,750
K4 – John Quincy Adams Horse Hair Brush.
Measures 3”x10 1/2” long circa 1820’s - $2,200
K2– George Washington Trinket Boxsmall French-made 2”x1”x 1 1/2” oval
porcelain trinket box ca. 1800 with
“Great Washington To Thee We Owe
Our Liberty” minor chipping to enamel
underside o/w superb! - $2,000
K3—Thomas Jefferson 6” tall full
standing bronze sculpture,
ca.1820’s-1830 exquisite!-$1,500
K6– Andrew Jackson 3 1/2” dia. papier mache snuff box features Jackson in civilian
clothes with name and “President Of The
United States” light fine surface crazing but
bright and bold portrait -$6,500
K7-Andrew Jackson inlaid wood chest w/ photo under glass, a beautiful item! Intricately detailed with floral pattern accents, the lid is a bit loose on one side but quite
stable and easily reinforced if one desired, Measures 11”x7”x3” - $4,000
K5– James Madison 10” dia. Creamware plate,
extreme rarity, this version, unlike the only recorded other example listed in Arman, is without
his name below, trivial 3/8” chip at extreme top
front edge at 1 o:clock, a true prize!- $4,500
Please call (518)581-1654 or email rfarina1@nycap.rr.com with
questions or requests to confirm availability of your selections
Thank you for your interest and participation in the sale!
K8– Tilden-Hendricks jugate tin cylindrical lamp measures 5” tall x 2” dia
“1776 Centennial 1876” minor wear to blk/silver electroplated design as seen
but an extremely rare item with a Hayes/Wheeler mate known! -$1,800
K9 - Henry Clay Cigar Case , superb
condition with name below -$2,200
K10 - Henry Clay Impressive Large Serving Platter, excessively rare glazed ceramic
china platter 12”x15 1/2” original untouched condition with slogan, “Henry Clay,
Star of the West” beneath portrait, no mfr mark perfect -$17,500
K12 - Franklin Pierce Papier Mache Snuff Box 3
1/4” dia. snuff box with some scuffing and loss
to image as shown but among the most difficult Presidents to acquire campaign material
for - $2,800
K13 - Zachary Taylor Fine China Mug, “Rough and
Ready” slogan appears in gold lettering with gilt
banding on this circa 1848, 3” tall fine bone china
mug, undamaged, 4” wide w/handle no chips or
cracks, pristine condition! - $1,200
K11 - Z. Taylor Cigar Case , superb
condition with name below -$3,000
K14– William Henry Harrison Fine China
Plate, “Hero of the Thames” 9 1/2” dia.
fine bold transfer, mfr. backmark by James
Tams & Co. importers Phila. perfect! $2,500
K15– Martin Van Buren Reverse-onglass painting in period 1830’s
wood frame. Size 9”x11” , Some
paint loss as expected but no
cracks. - $1,650
K16 - Ambrotype Broadside, Fabulous advertising
broadside for Ambrotypes utilizing images of 1848
and 1852 VP nominees, Millard Fillmore & William
O. Butler as subjects for, “Pictures of the First
Class”. Broadside measures 12”x 9” (sight) housed
in a custom frame measuring 14 1/2”x 17” a dynamite display piece! - $3,500
K17 - 1896 McKinley Kerosene/Oil Lamp—Incredible 13” tall Sound Money oil lamp
with detailed almost photo-quality image of McKinley on ceramic shade. $3,500
Please call (518)581-1654 or email rfarina1@nycap.rr.com with
questions or requests to confirm availability of your selections
Thank you for your interest and participation in the sale!
K18 -Grover Cleveland Kerosene/Oil Lamp
with color lithograph portrait on ceramic base
20” tall with green milk glass shade and clear
pressed cut glass pattern on center kerosene
reservoir a lovely item!- $1,500
K20 - Ulysses S. Grant Brooch – large 2”x 2 ¾” oval brooch hand-painted
portrait on porcelain. Absolutely gorgeous item - $850
K19- Benjamin Butler Windup Doll – 9 1/2”
tall rare clockwork toy with original outfit
and in working condition complete with key $3,500
K21 - Benjamin Harrison Amber Candy Jar with photo under glass and
frosted decoration on sides approx. 4” diameter and 5” tall – rare and
mint condition - $750
K22 - William McKinley /Theo. Roosevelt Kerosene
Oil Lamp, 11” tall lamp w/4”x7” frosted chimney &
line drawn jugate portraits – completely original
with bottom patriotic pattern glass bowl reservoir $1,200
K23 - John Wilkes Booth Encased Photo – 3” tall glass covered albumen photo in oval red velvet period case - $500
K24 - Horace Greeley Poster -large 22”x 28” print of Horace
Greeley w/applied faux beard (cotton) housed in a custom
wood frame ready to hang - excellent! - $1,500
K26 - Henry Ward Beecher Chromo Painting – Handsome chromolithograph of famous abolitionist in original 14”x18” wood
frame with label/mfr info on reverse.—$600
K25 - James Garfield Tin Sign – Exceptional 22”x30” lithograph tin sign advertising Garfield Tea housed in attractive
wood frame ready to hang on your wall! - $2,350
K27- Ulysses S. Grant Pipe- rare 2”x3” figural meerschaum pipe
in original fitted leather case w/facsimile signature, missing
amber mouthpiece but truly exquisitely crafted and amazingly
detailed, an exceptional pipe! - $950
K29 - William McKinley Folk Art Wood Sign –12”x22”
terrific 1896 Folk-art woodcarving campaign sign form of
old coon – undoubtedly unique but a noted and well
documented piece in the hobby! - $2,750
K28 - William McKinley Parade Horn – papier mache parade horn 9 ½”x 14” Wonderful and possibly the best of the few surviving examples in near mint condition –
with “Protection to American Industry” slogans front/back Extraordinary! - $3,500
K31- William McKinley/Theodore Roosevelt Dinner Pail -1900 wood 2-piece dinner
pail (probably candy container) w/ jugate
transfer images – 4” tall and 2 ¾” dia. exc
condition. $850
K30 - Cigar Boxes, an assortment of 4 different boxes: $850
Or priced individually:
K30A—Roosevelt “Square Deal” (Cigar shown not included) exc.— $125
K30B -“Roosevelt” in uniform and full color rare box exc. - $275
K30C—Roosevelt “Yankee Dandy” few scattered marks, still very fine - $200
K30D - Jugate McKinley/Tr jugate cigar box some dampstaining on label as
seen but a very scarce cigar box. - $250
K32 - William McKinley/Theodore Roosevelt Belt 3” wide leather belt with gilt metal buckle featuring jugate conjoined profile images – unused
about mint condition! - $600
K34 - Theodore Roosevelt- large 13” tall German-made
multicolor stein, commemorates 1910 hunting trip to Africa. Several Vignettes surround the stein with handle in
shape of female lioness. - $1,600
K33 - Theodore Roosevelt –11” long bronze sculpture by Vincenzo Miserendino ca. 1923 Rare and desirable "Aggressive Fight
for the Right is the Noblest Sport the World Affords" just a tremendous piece of art in its own right and a must for the serious
TR collector! Complete with marble base—$3,000
K35 - Theodore Roosevelt Ceramic
Mug- 5” tall multicolor ceramic
beer mug with image of TR, no
chips or cracks .- $350
K36 - Alton Parker Match Safe– plated
2 1/2”x1 1/2” brass match safe with
celluloid jugate Parker/Davis images great! $475
K37– TR Candy Container - 5 1/2” tall
clear glass figural (Teddy in hunting
outfit ) candy container with original
candy inside! Quite rare probably circa
1910 return from Africa! $600
K38 - Theodore Roosevelt Bronze Plaque - 6
3/4”x5” signed (gold washed) bronze plaque
by Victor David Brenner ca. 1901-1904-very
important by one of TR’s personal favorite
artist/sculptors. $1,200
K39 - Theodore Roosevelt Wood Stein- smaller 5
1/2” tall folk-art wood mug with woodburned image of TR and floral décor – lidded stein probably
Scandinavian made. Very attractive! $450
K40 - Theodore Roosevelt- Harmonica – Quality German-made working
musical instrument measures 5 1/2”x 1 1/2” -“Roosevelt Rough Riders”
Unusual and near mint! - $450
K41 - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Souvenir Candy
Container - 4”x2 1/4”x1 ½” deep 1905 Inaugural souvenir miniature suitcase (probably contained candy)
marked “Roosevelt and Fairbanks”, SWEET! - $400
K42- Theodore Roosevelt Signed Plaster Plaques – Among my favorite items in this sale are these matched pair of dynamic plaster
castings measuring 11 1/2” dia. x 1” thk and signed (A. Longumare). Featuring a “Smiling” and a “Sad” or at least a “Stern” looking
Teddy – they are well executed items that I’ve never seen before. Exemplifying a bit of the Yin and Yang in political 3D for one of
my personal favorite Presidents! $1,500
K43 - Theodore Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington Print –
12”x17” (sight) lithograph print of TR and B. T. Washington
dining at the White House. Elegantly custom framed 20 1/2”x
25 1/2” Highly sought and in Excellent condition! $1,000
K44 - William Howard Taft Poster- “A Gentleman From
Mississippi” fine large 30”x42” color poster illustrating
President Taft’s reaction to the stage play. $2,250
K45 - Theodore Roosevelt Textile – 22” sq. multicolor textile in custom frame, commemorates signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth
which ended the Russo-Japanese war. TR was given credit for organizing the talks which won him the Nobel Peace Prize -$1,200
Please call (518)581-1654 or email rfarina1@nycap.rr.com K46 - TR Rare 1912 Pair - 1912 Progressive Party flag on
with questions or requests to confirm availability of your original wood stick, approximately 11”x17” accompanied
by a 10”x13” facsimile-signed poster. Both pieces excellent
selections Thank you!
condition! Custom Framed - $4,250
K47- Theodore Roosevelt –
Highly Unusual Rough Rider
parade hat from 1900 campaign
inside band marked “McKinley
and Roosevelt” a terrific parade
item in amazingly well preserved condition! - $750
K48– 1904 Alton Parker and Henry Davis Jugate Campaign DecanterPreviously unseen top-quality cut crystal liquor decanter with goldtoned acid-etched eagle and shield surrounding portraits of Parker
and Davis “For President and Vice President” respectively.
Measures 11” tall and 3 1/2” diameter. Difficult to photograph but a
sensational item to see in-person - $950
K49 - Alben W. Barkley Hat – An
original hat belonging to the Vice
President under Harry Truman, with
a certificate of authenticity and inner
hatband labeled with, “The Veep” by
which Barkley was known to his
grandkids! - $500
K50 - Theodore Roosevelt Pipes– a small group of three clay
pipes: two quite similar featuring TR as rough rider priced
each @ $250; the third a scarcer and much smaller clay
pipe approx. 1 1/4” in length features only TR’s head and
priced @ $200. For sale individually as above or buy all
three for $700
K53 - Theodore Roosevelt Pocket Watch –
Rare 1904 campaign pocket watch w/ jugate
photo images of TR/Fairbanks, original crystal
intact with brilliant case. may work but not
tested so assumed not working - $3,000
K51 - Colonel Roosevelt NY Gubernatorial Campaign Trio; 3-pieces associated with TR’s campaign for Governor: Two small mini-broadsides for
Rally’s, top 7 1/2”x5” , bottom 9”x5”; center 7”x9” engraved poster of Col.
Theo. Roosevelt, excellent! - $850
K52 - Early Socialist Pocket Watch – very unusual Burlington Special pocket
watch gold filled on one side and silver plated on the other with Socialist Party
logo. Crystal intact, assumed not working – excellent! - $500
K54 - Alton Parker Pocket Watch – Rare 1904
campaign pocket watch w/ jugate photo
images of Parker/Davis and mate to item
K52. Original crystal intact with brilliant
case. May work but not tested so assumed
not working - $3,500
K56 - William Howard Taft Match Safe 2”x2
1/2” Features oval celluloid sepia campaign
image of Taft For President - $200
K55 - Cigar Box Group of Four: $1,075 or Purchase Individually:
K55A-Rare Alton Parker Chief Judge - $275
K55B– Rare San Juan Hill Cigar Box - $450
K55C - Ulysses S. Grant Cigar Box - $200
K55D - Roosevelt Hall Cigar Box - $150
K57- Theodore Roosevelt Match Safe TR & Fairbanks jugate celluloid images
on match safe excellent! - $350
K59 - Match Safe Pair: $700 OR
K58 - Cigar Box Pair : $850 or Purchase Individually:
K58A - Teapot Dome Crooks - $650
K58B - X-Teddy Cigars - $200
K59A - brass safe McKinley figural
perfect working order -$250;
K59B - TR sepia cello portrait obverse, Fairbanks portrait on reverse,
silver plated brass, exc -$450
K60 - TR Cigar Box – “Teddy’s Big Stick Knocks the Trusts” –
one of the single best cigar boxes in the collection, terrific
issue related subject combined with classic TR symbolism –
You may never see another! - $650
K61 - Theodore Roosevelt Toothpick/Match Holders – set of three
different German-made ceramic figurines having the classic Teddy and the Bear theme; each is excellent. Sold together as a set
only - $270
Inscribed Inside lid
K62 - Charles Evans Hughes Humidor – Cigar Humidor or
desktop wood chest personally owned by Chas. E. Hughes!
Measures a full 20”x14”x4” beautifully crafted with inlaid
exotic woods. Gorgeous design possibly gubernatorial but
more likely dates from his tenure in the U.S. Supreme Court
or as Chief Justice of the United States – Truly exquisitely
made and a marvelous display presence for which
the photographs do not due justice! (no pun intended) - $3,250
K63- TR Cigar Boxes - A pair of standard
cigar boxes for Theodore Roosevelt: the
first features his portrait although exhibiting some age as can be seen in the photo; the second is missing its original lid
and instead does have a rather scarce
glass cover which contains advertising for
the 10 cent TR cigars “Worthy of the
Name”! Available as a pair only - $250
K64 - John F. Kennedy Associated – One of
several scarce letters authored by famous
stripper, Blaze Star. She writes in her own
hand complete with artistic doodling's explaining in graphic detail a certain marvelously scandalous rendezvous with President
Kennedy. JFK presumably had several secretive “close encounters” with the famous
Washington striptease performer. A copy of
the full descriptive text is available upon
request. Call or email me for a transcript.
Letter is housed in a custom frame under
glass. - $3,500
K65 - John F. Kennedy Pipe– terrific
carved figural meerschaum pipe in silklined leather case , Superb! - $450
K66 - U.S Grant Ring - Amazing 10K gold men’s ring
with exquisitely detailed cameo of Grant on black
onyx. Large impressive 1 3/4x1” size - $1,500
K67 - Benjamin Butler Match Safe –
rare 4” tall x 2 1/2” wide parian
porcelain match holder with original
lid, the key item often missing. Slogan, “Contraband Of War—Set
Them At Work; A Match For Anyone” a reference to freed slaves.
excellent very clean condition with
no chips or cracks! - $950
K68—Rough Rider Charge by Parker Bros.— Rare puzzle game 15”x10” featuring Theodore
Roosevelts Charge of the Rough Riders! Wonderfully brilliant colors in a custom 21 1/2” x
26 1/2” frame featuring the completed puzzle and the puzzle box (few minor creases on the
cover) extraordinary display presence! - $450
K69 - Theodore Roosevelt Gold Dust Twins
Print– 9 1/2”x20” (sight) color litho advertising print of TR in Africa presumably searching
for and finding the perfect cleanser to bring
back to America. Minor creases here and
there, this is a later print issued during the
1920’s. - $850
K70 - Theodore Roosevelt Original Pen
and Ink Art – entitled “Twilight Zone”
a militant TR is featured with shield
and helmet in reference to the Twilight Zone a term used in his 1912 Progressive Party acceptance speech: A
great 1912 campaign related item!
10”x14” in custom frame- $500
K71- Theodore Roosevelt Large Movie
Poster– 25”x38” poster for “Our Teddy” great full color graphics TR with
children in 29”x 41” frame - $575
K72 - Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Recruitment Poster– 19”x24”
from the legendary Peter Scanlan collection with artwork
by famed illustrator James Montgomery Flagg, rare WWII
poster in custom frame (not shown)! - $1,000
K73 - Champions of Al Smith Poster – A multitude of sports legends of the
day endorse Al Smith in this rare and dynamic 22”x28” poster! Highly
sought and in fine condition, housed in custom hardwood frame - $3,800