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Advertising, Antiques & Coin-Op

Thu, May 7, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-07 11:00:00 2026-05-07 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Advertising, Antiques & Coin-Op https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/advertising-antiques-coin-op-22672
This auction will feature an extensive offering of gum, candy, and soda advertising and collectibles, in addition to classic slot machines and other coin-operated machines. Vintage American advertising, toys, and games will also be included. We will round out the sale with fine antiques, silver, and decorative art from a Chicago estate, including a large Tiffany & Co. sterling trophy.
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Lot 473

Three German nutcracker figures.

Estimate: $100 - $150
Starting Bid
$50

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Three German nutcracker figures. Circa 1980s. Including:

Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht Huck Funn smoker / incense burner. Painted wooden figure, detachable at the torso, with well to insert incense and working music box wind-up on the reverse. Retains booklet/tag on arm. (Missing two bird figures which would rest on right side.)

Steinbach Chief Sitting Bull figure. Limited edition, number 201 (unstated edition). (Felt decoration at top of headdress detached.)

Holzkunst Christian Ulbricht toy-maker smokoer. (Detached/broken at feet; nutcracker figure detached.)

13 1/2 x 10 x 6".

Condition

With missing and some broken pieces as noted; sold as-is.

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