Vintage Novelty Music Boxes, Decanters & Collectib
Updated September 4, 2026
| Lot number | 8 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 120.00 USD |
| Auction | Chicagoland Antiques, Jewelry & Collectibles Auction 09/15 |
| Date | September 16, 2026 at 12:36 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Esquis Auctions |
| Location | Wheeling, Illinois |
Assortment of vintage novelty and decorative collectibles featuring several unusual mid-century pieces. Includes a musical glass boot-form liquor decanter with built-in music box; red "Thirst Extinguisher" fire extinguisher-form musical liquor decanter; vintage wooden coin bank fitted with an antique-style brass U.S. Post Office lockbox door and combination dial; Imperial Watch Co. desk alarm clock designed in the form of an oversized wristwatch; "Little Brown Jug" ceramic musical liquor decanter with rotating figure and lamppost; vintage ceramic jukebox music box; red floral cloisonne decorative carpet ball; and a pair of Hoselton Canada 24K gold-plated geometric bookends. An entertaining collection combining novelty barware, mechanical music boxes, decorative objects and vintage desk accessories. Music boxes are working except for the Little Brown Jug. Good overall vintage condition with age-related wear. Please review photos carefully for details. Tallest 11 1/2".
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