Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc.
Timed Auction

Estate Antiques, Advertising & Collectibles Auction

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 06:00PM EDT - Wed, Aug 26, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-08-07 18:00:00 2026-08-26 20:00:00 America/New_York Cates Auction Cates Auction : Estate Antiques, Advertising & Collectibles Auction https://shop.catesauction.com/auctions/cates-auction-realty-co-inc/estate-antiques-advertising-collectibles-auction-24019
Ends: Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 7:00 pm Pick Up Date: Friday, Aug 28, 2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Pick Up Address: Kearney, MO Pick Up Notes: Bring help, tools and a dolly to load out furniture. Some furniture is on the 2nd floor and in the walk out lower level.
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Lot 132

Antique Steampunk Welding Goggles and More Interesting Vintage Gadgets

Starting Bid
$10

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $1
$24 $2
$100 $5
$150 $10
$5,000 $25
$10,000 $100

Pair of antique American Optical Co. welding goggles model No. F-600, perfect for a steampunk costume. Flash-O-Lens magnifier (cord is brittle and cracked). Two shoe stretchers and a stretcher or shoe last with an ornate metal cap marked Leighton Co. Boston Mass. Vintage Andis hair clippers with original box (untested). Wooden hangers from various establishments including Pullman and Hilton. Arrow-View slide viewer with original box lid. Also includes a vintage screw starter, Imperial folding knife / letter opener, a clothing / shoe brush with Whittemore shoe polish advertising, a vintage gift box with four cotton knit handkerchiefs (unused), and two ice picks.

Condition

Items show signs of age and use, consistent with vintage collectibles. Some items may have wear, scratches, or minor damage. The Flash-O-Lens magnifier has a damaged power cord. Please review images for specific condition details.

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Our standard shipping service is handled by Hannah Schull at UPS store 6869. Your items will be picked up from our office then packed and shipped. Please request shipping before you begin bidding on items. Once your items are at the UPS office they will reach out to coordinate payment and verify your address and details. Hannah Shull Email: Store6869@theupsstore.com Phone: 816-249-1020 Address: 905 Mcgee Street Kansas City, Mo 64106