VintageMeld

When my friend Walt Kolenda, better known online as Auctionwally, mentioned that he had a live memorabilia and autograph auction coming up that I might like I figured I’d take a look at it and then forget about it. Uh, no, I was immediately blown away by just how up my alley this auction was, I’ve scanned the listings several times now and still haven’t soaked it all in yet.

Well, I’d better get a grasp on it soon because Walt is calling the Mega Memorabilia and Autograph Auction live next week, May 27-28, in Orange, MA.

Lot 236 - Lucille Ball signed photo

Comprising 879 lots the auction is a true vintage meld including signatures from William Howard Taft to Benito Mussolini to Clark Gable to Lucille Ball, but more on the highlights coming below. The majority of the lots open with just a $5 minimum bid, with several of the higher quality listings beginning only as high as $10, and the best news of all, we don’t have to leave our computer to bid–Yes, the auction is being called live in Orange, but we can bid online at AuctionZip:

Day 1 Mega Memorabilia and Autograph Auction
Day 2 Mega Memorabilia and Autograph Auction

Walt Kolenda, a licensed Massachussets Auctioneer (license #2621) with over 25 years in the Antiques & Collectibles business, is best known by his online moniker Auction Wally, under which he’s long offered guaranteed online appraisals at low costs, hosted The AuctionWally Show podcast which has featured guests ranging from myself to Daryle Lambert to Terry Kovel of Kovel’s, and most recently begun bringing the offline auction experience online in what he’s termed Real Online Auctions.

Here are some of the highlights:
Lot#1 President William Howard Taft signature with COA
Lot#10 Moe Howard signed cat card, note with envelope and COA
Lot#11 Shirley Temple autograph
Lot#12 Dr. Seuss signed Cat in Hat photo

Lot #12 Cat in the Hat Photo Signed by Dr Seuss

Lot#19 Marilyn Monroe check
Lot#20 Moe Howard of 3 Stooges, hand written/ signed letter
Lot#21 16×23 Beatles Poster (1982) signed by Paul McCartney
Lot#62 Bruce Springsteen 1981 Summer Tour, Denver signed pass all access
Lot#99 Custom matted photo and signed Paramount Café receipt Alan Ladd
Lot#100 – B Certified signed Mussolini historic document. With COA Todd Mueller inc.
Lot #115 Honeymooners (4) autographs Gleason, Randolph, Carney and Meadows
Lot #116 John Belushi signed “Continental Divide” lobby card
Lot #117 Joan Crawford “I Loved You Then” music sheet signed
Lot #118 “Penelope” lobby card signed by Natalie Wood
Lot #206 Mae West signed check and photo
Lot #207 President Ford and Friends picnic napkin 1982
Lot #259 Ella Fitzgerald Autograph
Lot #261 Drew Barrymore signed check
Lot #262 Invitations Mr. Mrs. Nixon and John A Volpe
Lot #275 Lucille Ball check requisition 12/1/62 Christmas tips
Lot #277 Bush/Cheney inauguration invitation
Lot #351 Janet Leigh “Psycho” signed photo
Lot #364 Julie Newmar signed photo
Lot #377 Clark Gable signed photo

Lot 377 - Clark Gable signed photo

Lot #381 Abbott and Costello autographs
Lot #389 Desi Arnaz signed letter and Paramount Cafe receipt signed
Lot #400 Ragged Old Flag lyrics signed by Johnny Cash
Lot #404 Gerald Ford signed letter
Lot #405 Lyndon B. Johnson signed letter
Lot #408 Warren Stevens signed “Forbidden Planet” movie still
Lot #413 George Harrison autographed album page
Lot #500 Michael Jackson signed magazine
Lot #503 Business card signed by Donald Trump
Lot #521 Ringo Starr signed photo
Lot #541 Christopher Reeve signed Superman photo
Lot #549 Joe DiMaggio signed NY Yankees photo with COA

Be on the look-out for several bargain lots which include 20-25 autographs in one listing.  Added up there are over 2,000 individual pieces being made available in this 850+ lot auction.

Many of the items have been authenticated by trusted dealers in the field such as Todd Mueller Autographs and R & R Auctions. Complete terms of the Orange, MA Mega Memorabilia and Autograph Auction can be found here. Please browse the lots early as you may need to ask the auctioneer a question (which can be done through AuctionZip).

Lot 1 - President William Howard Taft signed 3x5

If you’re able to attend the auction live in Orange next week, here’s a little preview of Walt Kolenda live in action calling bids before a packed house.  While the subject matter may be a little different, this clip should give you an idea of the procedure: