"Are We That Old?" - Unfiltered Podcast #47

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Here are some highlights from the episode, "Are We That Old?" - Unfiltered Podcast #47:

• A Haul of Treasures: Donleys have received a massive influx of new inventory, including truckloads of vintage slot and pinball machines, neon signs, a stunning 9-foot hall mirror, and a beautiful Tiffany window, with items slated for both their August 16 and October Classic auctions.

• The Babe Ruth Photo: Randy and Ryan went on a pickup in Galena and secured a remarkable collection of sports memorabilia. The star of the show is an original Babe Ruth photo from the original Yankee Stadium, authenticated from the Gene Michael collection.

• Unique Galena Antiques: They give a preview of a collection coming in the October Classic, featuring a vintage Myers Drugstore sign, a ladies' tailor sign, and a pair of original Ronald McDonald shoes. They also speak with Becky from White Rooster Antiques, who consigned the Babe Ruth photo, and a unique carousel animal from 1890-1910.

• A Spectacular Tiffany Window: A gigantic 9-foot by 6-foot Tiffany-style leaded window featuring Romeo and Juliet has arrived, which will be a centerpiece in the October Classic auction.

• The Ted London Collection: A significant part of the August 16th Summer Classic auction is the collection of Ted London, a long-time friend and owner of the Rosco Woodstock Antiques Mall. The episode highlights some amazing items from his collection, including: Rare cast-iron toys, with the "holy grail" of cast-iron toys—a 1939 International Sedan Delivery from Arcade. A porcelain and neon Packard automobile sign from the 1930s. An array of trade stimulators, salesman samples, and slot machines, including a historic Mills Owl, their first payout machine, and a Dewey upright slot machine from around 1900.

Check out the full episode to hear the fascinating stories behind these amazing finds!

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