JOHN KOSTUK CUSTOM MADE AIR GUN & ACCESSORIES
A vintage 67.3cm (26 1/2in) air gun with walnut handle, powder flask and wood gun case measuring 6.4 x 70.5 x 16.5cm (2 1/2 x 27 3/4 x 6 1/2in) with working lock and key, all handcrafted by John Ko
UNUSUAL PAPIER-MÂCHÉ COW SCULPTURE
A large vintage sculpture in the form of a cow wearing cowbell, hand-painted, height 27.9cm (11in), width 35.6cm (14in)
INDIGENOUS BIRD POINTS & PENDANTS
Cased display set with three stone pendants and 16 bird points
WAYNE GRETZKY ROOKIE CARD
1979-1980 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky Edmonton Oilers NHL rookie card, graded by KSA Certification as 4.5 VGE+ (Very Good to Excellent Plus)
EARLY 20TH CENTURY TELEPHONE
Circa 1910 brass candlestick telephone, signed for the Connecticut and Electric Company Inc., height 30.5cm (12in)
CIRCA 1750-1800 PIPE TOMAHAWK
A very early iron pipe tomahawk found at Lot 1 Concession 9 Chatham Township on the Richard Lernout farm early 1940's, length 21.6cm (8 1/2in)
INDIGENOUS STONE POINTS
A selection of stone arrowheads and assorted flint tools in two display cases
MATTHEW KOUSAL OIL
A fine example depicting a seascape scene with sailing vessel in the distance and storm clouds approaching, signed lower left, oil on board displayed in a quality antique frame measuring 66 x 86.4c
CAST IRON CLOCK
Antique cast iron figural mantel or radio clock with two Indigenous men and dog flanking a Schlatz enamel clock face lower centre, height 33cm (13in), width 29.2cm (11 1/2in); modern battery moveme
TWO QUILL BOXES
Vintage circular and square birchbark with quill-design lidded storage boxes, likely made by the Mi'kmaq Indigenous people of the Northeastern Woodlands, diameters 13.3cm and 24.1cm (5 1/4in a
REMINGTON FIREARMS ADVERTISING POSTER
"Remingon UMC Firearms-Ammunition" lithograph poster circa 1910 displayed in an oak frame measuring 78.7 x 59.7cm (31 x 23 1/2in); wear to poster noted including crease to lower section,
HAND-PAINTED NESTING CONTAINERS
Vintage eastern European wooden nesting container set, each beautifully hand-painted in different colour tones, largest measuring 10.2cm (4in) high
MAUSER PISTOL REPLICA
MGC Mauser Model-1916 pistol replica (does not fire), with original box, length 27.9cm (11in); Note: Mausers were modified to form Han Solo's prop blaster pistol for the original Star Wars fil
STONE POINTS & FRAGMENTS
Two display cases with assorted sharpened stone arrowheads, carved pipe, stone and bone fragments, etc.
ART DECO SMOKER'S STAND
Circa 1940's chrome plated airplane smoking stand with onyx illuminated base (working), four ashtray inserts and a vintage table-top lighter; height of stand 86.4cm (34in)
MARILYN BELL SCRAPBOOK
A vintage scrapbook of old newspaper clippings/articles related to Canadian long distance swimmer Marilyn Bell (born 1937) - "as is" condition
PIPE TOMAHAWK
A vintage/antique iron pipe tomahawk with wood handle, the axe head with etched design, overall length 48.9cm (19 1/4in)
TWO EARLY CURIOS
Including a pottery/terra cotta oil lamp, believed to be an authentic ancient artifact originating from the Roman Empire, length 10.2cm (4in); together with an early stone pipe, height 7.6cm (3in)<
AUTOGRAPHED WAYNE GRETZKY JERSEY
Edmonton Oilers vintage CCM jersey/sweater with fight strap, autographed by Wayne Gretzky, and displayed in a costly wood display case with lift-top glass door measuring 90.2 x 61cm (35 1/2 x 24in)
PAIR ANTIQUE SNOWSHOES
Pair handmade wooden snowshoes laced with animal hide, in a small size likely made for a child, length 76.2cm (30in); one missing back piece
INDIGENOUS COPPER KNIFE
With note found off Highway #2 across from Pallet Factory, length 13.3cm (5 1/4in); displayed in shadowbox frame
LILLIAN & DOROTHY GISH PHOTO
An original photo lithograph published by MGM in 1925 depicting Lillian and Dorothy Gish, image size 20.3 x 15.2cm (8 x 6in); with Certificate of Authenticity from the National Archive of Art; this
ANTIQUE FLINTLOCK PISTOL
Signed Maddock 19th century flintlock pistol in overall excellent condition, length 43.2cm (17in); with Master trigger lock and Vanguard locking hard case with combination
PAIR CANADIAN OILS
Pair oils on board both depicting rural scenes, signed for Canadian artist Gordon Owen Lang, housed in matching frames measuring 26.7 x 31.8cm (10 1/2 x 12 1/2in)
PIPE TOMAHAWK
Handcrafted by John Kostuk with wood handle and brass axe head, length 54.6cm (21 1/2in)
ATARI 8-BIT COMPUTER
Introduced by Atari in 1979, an Atari 400 8-bit computer system including console, program recorder with box, several games/programs (Pac-Man, Pole Position, Centipede, Tennis, Computer Language Ba
TWO ANTIQUE RADIOS
Serander and Sears, Roebuck and Company tube radios, wear to wood cases noted, not tested
TWO ANTIQUE FRAMES
Painted art deco carved frame with "leaf, feather and stone" motif around the border, and an ornate gilt metal frame, inside dimensions (picture size) 15.9 x 10.8cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/4in) and 14 x 9.5cm
COWHIDE RUG
Genuine black and white cowhide rug, extreme outside dimensions approximately 75 x 72in; some wear noted, including small hole
ASIAN STORE DISPLAY SIGN
Vintage mid-20th century wood sign with two characters, 41.9 x 80cm (16 1/2 x 31 1/2in) - some wear and losses noted
MASSIVE ART GLASS VASE
Swirl art glass vase with "Oldrich" label on underside, height 78.1cm (30 3/4in)
19TH CENTURY AMERICAN SCHOOL WATERCOLOUR
Titled "November Day in Old Virginia", signed with initials "E.M." lower right, watercolour on paper, sheet size approximately 19.1 x 33.7cm (7 1/2 x 13 1/4in); unframed, laid down to paper
TIBETAN RITUAL DAGGER
An antique bronze dagger, beautifully sculpted symbolizing power and protection, used in Tibetan Buddhism and Bon Traditions to conquer evil spirits and sometimes referred to as a "Magic Dagger", l
TWO MEGALADON TEETH
Two ancient Megaladon teeth, each approximately 5.1cm (2in) high; Note: the giant shark Megaladon lived approximately 23 to 3.6 million years ago from the Early Miocene to the Early Pliocene epochs
HAND-PAINTED JAR
Hand-painted enamel on clay Mina Kari candy jar with lid, signed to the base, height 27.9cm (11in)
CARVED & HAND-PAINTED TOTEM POLE
A two-tier wood totem pole on base, overall height 53.3cm (21in); partial signature
OLD MANUSCRIPT
A page from the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, displayed in a modern frame measuring 29.8 x 24.8cm (11 3/4 x 9 3/4in)
JEWELLERY BOX WITH CONTENTS
A carved jewellery box with lift top, inside assorted beaded and stone jewellery, costume, lock with key, etc.
TWO INDIGENOUS BOXES & MOCCASINS
Birchbark and woven lidded boxes, and pair of vintage leather moccasins ("as is")
ARROWHEAD DISPLAY
A collection of Indigenous arrowheads displayed in a lift-top display case measuring 45.7 x 53.3cm (18 x 21in)
ORIGINAL GRAPHITE DRAWING
An original drawing on paper depicting an Indigenous ceremony, signed lower left, frame size 36.8 x 29.8cm (14 1/2 x 11 3/4in)
PIPE TOMAHAWK
A fine handmade example by John Kostuk with wood handle, brass axe head and copper inlay on either side, length 50.8cm (20in)
TWO ASIAN CURIOS
Including a stone teapot with lid, signed to the base, height 7.6cm (3in), some chips noted; together with an antique Burmese Buddha head, likely originating from a temple carving, height 8.9cm (3
JAPANESE BUDDHIST PRAYER BOX
A vintage carved example with metal handle, four character marks painted on the front and lift-top lid, height 30.5cm (12in); surface wear to exterior noted, inside holder requires repair
VINTAGE BAYONET
German bayonet with wood handle, stainless blade and scabbard, length 34.3cm (13 1/2in)
PAIR VINTAGE COWBOY BOOTS
Brown leather "Boulet" cowboy boots with wooden soles, men's size 7 1/2 - outer surface wear/age showing
THREE-TIER PIE STAND
A vintage carved three-tier pie stand with pineapple motif, height 81.3cm (32in); foldable
SILVER BRACELET & BUCKLES
Mexican silver bracelet with four Aztec design panels, length 18.4cm (7 1/4in); two vintage sterling silver belt buckles
THREE ANTIQUE FRAMES
Set of three early 1900's frames with carved gold-painted and red velvet matting, image size for each 23.5 x 19.1cm (9 1/4 x 7 1/2in); frame outside dimensions 38.7 x 33.7cm (15 1/4 x 13 1/4in)
MARVEL COMICS
A large selection of comic books found in plastic sleeves including Star Wars, Superman, The Thing, X-Men & more
PIPE TOMAHAWK
Handcrafted by John Kostuk with wood handle and brass axe head, length 50.8cm (20in)
WORLD COINS
Including 1855 D-Lyon France mint, 1927 Canadian penny, 1854 token, assorted world coins, etc.
ANTIQUE QUART & PINT MEASURING CUPS
Treenware quart and pint handled measuring cups from the Canadian Services Branch, London, Ontario, heights 21cm and 22.2cm (8 1/4in and 8 3/4in)
MCM STILL LIFE OIL
A mid-20th century oil on canvas, appears unsigned, 50.8 x 40.6cm (20 x 16in)
ANTIQUE MANNEQUIN HEAD
Wooden mannequin or wig head circa early 20th century with brown synthetic leather stitched on, height 25.4cm (10in)
PAIR MATTHEW KOUSAL OILS
Depicting winter and autumn landscape scenes, both signed and displayed in matching vintage frames measuring 27.9 x 35.6cm (11 x 14in) - Matthew F. Kousal, Canadian, 1902-1990
DEWAR'S ADVERTISING STATUE
Large vintage "Dewar's Highlander" Scotch Whiskey display statue affixed to base, overall height 55.9cm (22in); some cracking to paint and losses to left hand noted
MOVIE PROP FROM THE FILM "SERENITY"
A grenade bag used on set in the 2005 film Serenity written and directed by Joss Whedon and starring Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau and Chiwetel Ejiofor; included is a framed
EARLY CAST IRON CANNONBALLS
Antique grapeshot small cast iron cannonballs which were used in artillery, the largest example measures approximately 5.1cm (2in) diameter
VICTROLA OAK TALKING MACHINE
A fine antique example dated 1927 and appears to be in good working order and fine condition, with crank and extra needles, numbered VV4-3C31912A, Mason and Risch Ltd.
SPIDER-MAN COMICS
Assorted selection of Spider-Man comics from Marvel dating from the 1970's and later, found in plastic sleeves
ANTIQUE SLAG GLASS LAMP
Art deco table lamp with 8-panel slag glass shade, height 40.6cm (16in)
NORTHERN ELECTRIC WALL PHONE
Antique wall telephone with original ear and mouthpiece, 22.9 x 16.5cm (9 x 6 1/2in)
CANADIAN & U.S. COINAGE
Including a 1921 Morgan Dollar, Canadian pennies and dimes, and a vintage souvenir key ring
INDIGENOUS STONE ARTIFACTS
Three display cases with a selection of stone arrowheads, Clovis points, axe heads, etc.
PAIR ENAMEL & BRASS SCONCES
Vintage Asian examples measuring approximately 11.4cm (4 1/2in) high, likely original to a light fixture
JEFFERSON ELECTRIC CLOCK
Vintage Jefferson Electric Clock, also known as the "Mystery Clock", electric powered desk or mantel clock measuring 22.9cm (9in) high
CHARLES D. GIBSON PRINT
A vintage illustration print on paper, frame size 36.8 x 52.1cm (14 1/2 x 20 1/2in)
VINTAGE HUNTING KNIFE
A vintage survival/hunting knife with compass to handle and leather sheath, length 29.2cm (11 1/2in)
TRADE BEADS
Two strands of vintage trade beads in multi-coloured designs, displayed in shadowbox case
PIPE TOMAHAWK
Handcrafted by John Kostuk with wood handle and steel axe head, length 48.3cm (19in)
GLENGARRY CAP & BADGES
"The Essex and Kent Scottish" Glengarry cap, various Canadian Regimental cap badges, etc.
PAIR COPPER WALL PLAQUES
Pair heavy vintage copper wall plaques, each signed and with painted enamel jungle scenes, dimensions for each 63.5 x 48.3cm (25 x 19in)
GILDED BRONZE CANDELABRUM
A highly ornate classical example with six candleholders on black stone base, decorated with ormolu accents, height 58.4cm (23in)
ANTIQUE OIL LAMP
Painted milk glass body on ornate metal base with glass chimney, height 43.2cm (17in)
MARVEL COMICS
A large selection of Marvel comics from the 1970's and later, all found in plastic sleeves including Spider-Man, Alpha Flight, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Daredevil, etc.
GERMAN LUGER REPLICA
Vintage German Luger handgun which has been deactivated, for decorative purposes only - length 30.5cm (12in)
TOMAHAWK WITH PEACE PIPE
Constructed by John Kostuk with wood handle and inlaid wolf and diamonds to either side, with brass and steel axe head, length 61cm (24in)
ANCIENT ARROWHEADS
Attributed to Ancient Rome or Greece and displayed in a vintage glass showcase measuring 30.5 x 45.7cm (12 x 18in)
ASIAN PORCELAIN
Including an antique porcelain hand-painted bowl (hairline to base), three blue and white plates (imperfections noted) and pair Japanese Kutani hand-decorated plates
WESTCLOX DESK CLOCK
A vintage art deco glass mantel clock by Westclox made in Canada, 11.4cm (4 1/2in) high x 15.2cm (6in) wide - a few small glass chips noted
LILLIAN GISH MEMORABILIA
A selection of postcards, publicity photos and more including autographed examples
WORLD COINAGE
Canadian 1973 dollar, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee crown, 1919 British penny, French, Dutch and other European coinage
INDIGENOUS ART BOOKS
Four vintage hardcover books relating to Indigenous art, artifacts and history
THREE VINTAGE PENS & PENCIL
Caran D' Ache Ciba mechanical pencil and two pens in similar gold-plated design
J. GREGORY WOODEN BUST
A hand carved portrait bust signed and dated to the base depicting Paul Bogle (sp. Bougle), Jamaican Baptist deacon, activist, and National Hero of Jamaica, height 33cm (13in)
STONE POINTS
Including a selection of stone arrowheads and projectile points, in two display cases
GUN HOLSTER
A vintage black leather dual gun holster with waist belt, decorated with eagles on either side, in overall excellent condition
ANTIQUE WATERCOLOUR
Depicting a merchant holding two vessels, signed indistinctly lower right, frame size 35.6 x 30.5cm (14 x 12in)
VINTAGE JAPANESE CERAMIC SCULPTURE
Depicting Ebisu and Daikokuten, two of the seven lucky gods, vintage hand-painted ceramic statue with old maker's mark to the base, 15.2 x 20.3cm (6 x 8in) - extensive paint wear noted
COMMODORE 64
Vintage 1980's home computer system including Model C64 keyboard, Model 1541 single floppy disk drive, user manual, joy sticks and power source - not tested; Note: this system was first introd
PREHISTORIC FOSSILS
An interesting grouping of prehistoric fossils including a Goniophorus scotti found in Tarrant County, Texas, trilobite, brown ammonite cleoniceras and others
FILM CELL REELS FROM SERENITY
Framed limited edition 35mm film cell reels cut from the 2005 movie Serenity (see Lot 1847), with Certificate of Authenticity and editioned 46/200 - frame size 26.7 x 31.8cm (10 1/2 x 12 1/2in)
TWO BIRDSTONES
Two Indigenous stone carvings, one with drilled holes, length for each approximately 8.3cm (3 1/4in)
TRADING CARDS INCLUDING STAR WARS
A large assortment of vintage collector trading cards, mostly Star Wars with Superman, Kiss and various advertising
BETTINA STEINKE WARTIME POSTER
Before Text (Keep 'Em Flying) vintage lithograph poster in colours by American artist Bettina Steinke, WWII era circa 1942, frame size 60.3 x 47.6cm (23 3/4 x 18 3/4in)
WRISTWATCHES
A collection of assorted men's wristwatches displayed in a vintage Asian lacquer jewellery box
FIGURAL OIL LAMP
An antique oil lamp with glass chimney, the base with a spelter statue of an Indigenous warrior, overall height 60.3cm (23 3/4in)
NHL TRADING CARDS
Including a large selection from the 1960's, assorted Wayne Gretzky, O-Pee-Chee, special interest, etc.
TWO METAL CURIOS
A heavy brass and highly ornate Russian Orthodox cross or Slavic cross, height 36.8cm (14 1/2in); together with a vintage German badge featuring Till Eulenspiegel, a trickster figure from German fo
TOM BENNER SIGNED ETCHING
Aquatint/etching on paper editioned 1/10, pencil signed and dated (19)60 lower right, image size 27.9 x 49.5cm (11 x 19 1/2in); frame size 48.3 x 67.3cm (19 x 26 1/2in) - Thomas (Tom) Benner, Canad
FREDERICK REMINGTON PRINT
A reproduction poster print after Remington's 1901 work "Caught in the Circle", professionally framed and matted, frame size 48.3 x 59.7cm (19 x 23 1/2in)
TRAY OF CURIOS
Vintage pendants and medals, marbles, onyx clock ("as is"), hors d'oeuvres forks and more on a decorative plate with Faberge Egg design
ICE BUCKET & JARDINIERE
A vintage MCM Penguin hot and cold server/ice bucket with lid and two handles, height 21.6cm (8 1/2in); together with a vintage copper jardiniere
INDIGENOUS STONE POINTS
Assorted arrowheads and fishtail projectile point in three display cases
SHEEPSKIN RUG
A vintage rectangular long rug in black and off-white tones, approximately 64 x 31in; some age wear noted
MINERALS & GEODES
A nice selection of various minerals and geodes including bismuth crystal, butterscotch selenite crystal cluster, natural quartz and other examples
OLD CIGARETTE ADVERTISEMENT
"W.C. MacDonald, Montreal Canada Tobacco and Cigarette Manufacturers" lithograph advertising print, displayed in an antique oak frame measuring 41.9 x 34.3cm (16 1/2 x 13 1/2in)
ASIAN PORCELAIN
Assorted antique Chinese porcelain including hand-painted examples, a pedestal ironstone serving dish dated to the base as circa 1840, old and modern serving bowls, etc.
OAK DISPLAY CASE
A large oak presentation case used to display valuables with glass lift-top door, working lock and key - 8.9 x 91.4 x 49.5cm (3 1/2 x 36 x 19 1/2in)
STONE AXE HEADS
Prehistoric grooved stone axe or club heads, lengths 8.3cm, 12.1cm and 12.7cm (3 1/4in, 4 3/4in and 5in)
BOOKS ON COLLECTING
From the library of John Kostuk, a selection of vintage hard and softcover books related to antique collecting, militaria, guns, etc.
THREE PREHISTORIC FOSSILS
Believed to be trilobites, an extinct marine arthropod that lived several hundred million years ago, the largest specimen measures 7.6 x 6.4cm (3 x 2 1/2in)
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE WALL HANGING
A modern abstract metal wall hanging made in the MCM style, approximately 48.3 x 96.5cm (19 x 38in)
CELTS & SKINNING STONES
6 stone examples found in a vintage glass display case, the largest measures approximately 19.1cm (7 1/2in) long
BASEBALL TRADING CARDS
A large assortment of vintage MLB trading cards, mostly 1970's and many O-Pee-Chee
THREE AXE HEADS
Prehistoric stone axe heads, one with label from the estate of Irene Cameron of Morpeth, Ontario, lengths 8.9cm, 10.2cm and 14cm (3 1/2in, 4in and 5 1/2in)
PASTEL DRAWING & FASHION PRINT
An original portrait pastel drawing on paper, signed lower left, frame size 41.9 x 31.8cm (16 1/2 x 12 1/2in); together with an antique fashion print titled "Godey's Unrivalled Colored Fashions" di
TEACUPS, CHINA
Assorted cups and saucers including hand-painted examples, German imari moustache cup, etc.
SPIDER-MAN COMICS
A collection of Spider-Man comics found in excellent condition in plastic sleeves, from the 1970's and later; also included is a brand new package of comic book backer boards
WALL MIRRORS & DECORATIVE PRINT
A selection of five brand new wall mirrors, largest measures 71.1 x 81.3cm (28 x 32in); together with a modern decorative print, frame dimensions 63.5 x 92.7cm (25 x 36 1/2in)
STONE POINTS, FRAGMENTS & PRINT
An assortment of prehistoric stone tools and fragments, together with a framed print "East Wenatchee Clovis Site, Washington" showing drawings of fluted points by Valerie Waldorf, frame size 66 x 9
PAIR BOUDOIR LAMPS, CHINA & GLASS
Pair vintage etched glass boudoir lamps with matching modern black shades, Japanese porcelain figurine, assorted bowls and amber glass toothpick holder
ARTWORK & BOOKS
Including a vintage print "Appeal to the Great Spirit", a miniature Cape Cod oil by Priscilla Lowry, 1970's velvet artwork "Still Life with Violin", two additional prints and three vintage children
LIGHTERS & CURIOS
Three vintage lighters, ladies' Bulova wristwatch, miniature brass dog figurine, three pearls with handwritten note and a unique cigar cutter in the form of a poodle
CIRCA 1850 OPHTHALMOSCOPE
Morton's Ophthalmoscope made by Curry and Paxton circa 1850 with multiple settings for diopters/astigmatism and bioconvex lens (small crack), in original fitted leather case
BALANCE OF THE JOHN KOSTUK COLLECTION
Including two vintage pistol/hand gun cases, Mitutoyo micrometer in wood case, cell phone, Magic Brain calculator, Ironman digital wristwatch, cast iron "turtle" trinket box, assorted ant