Potter and Potter Auctions

10/14/2026

Tomorrow is Auction Day! 🎉

Coin-Op, Advertising & Carnival, Featuring the Collection of Tim Laganke is fast approaching!

The live auction takes place tomorrow, October 15 at 10am CT.

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Lot 101.

Donkey Wonder Fortune Telling 1 Cent Arcade Machine. Cleveland: Mike Gorski, 1980s. Handsome cabinet supported by copper-accented base; inside the case sits the donkey who, after a coin is inserted and the lever is pulled, nods his head, wiggles his ears, moves his head, and then spins the ship’s wheel before him. The player’s fortune is determined based on where the wheel lands. Faithfully modeled on the Roovers original, including a clockwork mechanism. Height 79 1/2”, inclusive of marquee. With keys. Very good working condition.

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

10/14/2026

Autumn Chills: Fine Horror & Mystery Literature is now online!🔎
Our fall sale of fine books & manuscripts focuses on rare horror and mystery first editions, scarce pulps and zines, manuscripts, and more by the most famous authors of modern works in the genres of horror and mystery.

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10/13/2026

Can you guess what this is? 🔎

Coin-Op, Advertising & Carnival, Featuring the Collection of Tim Laganke is this Thursday, October 15 at 10am CT.

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Answer below:

Lot 695

Japanese Clockwork Fly Trap. Japan: Manshosha, ca. 1930. Antique wooden “haetori-ki” clockwork fly trap; winding the device rotates the wooden star (covered in molasses or honey) and the sweeping arm brushes the insect into the trap. Manufacturer’s plate fixed to top. In working condition, with key.

Estimate: $100 - $200

10/13/2026

Our timed auction, Houdini Returns: The Encore, has now begun!

This second session of our Houdini-focused October sale features books, ephemera, and Houdiniana - as well as selected magic memorabilia - for beginning and advanced collectors alike from the collection of Kevin Connolly. Over 150 lots will cross the block, all offered with low starting bids, and no reserves. Please note that this is a TIMED AUCTION - no live auctioneer will conduct this sale.

Follow the link in our bio to place your bids before the timed auction ends on Nov 1 at 4pm CT📍

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

The gallery is coming alive for Coin-Op, Advertising & Carnival - Featuring the Collection of Tim Laganke!

The live auction takes place this Thursday, October 15 at 10am CT.

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10/09/2026

Join our Director of Americana, Curtis Lindner, and President, Gabe Fajuri, in learning more about featured lots in our upcoming auction!

The live auction for Political & Historical Americana is November 5 at 10am CT 🖋️

Stay tuned more fascinating historical rarities shared in the coming weeks leading up to this amazing sale.

Highlighted lots: 283, 115, 24, 2, 123, & 48

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10/08/2026

Our Political and Historical Americana auction is now online!

Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs.

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10/07/2026

Exceptional results from Weird Tales! UFOs, Curiosities and Tattoos!

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week in person and virtually for a very spirited day of bidding📍

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10/06/2026

Our commemorative hardbound Houdini catalogs are almost sold out & now shipping!🎉

Follow the link in our bio to purchase your special edition catalog from this historic sale📍

The auction features 100 choice lots of Houdini memorabilia from Kevin Connolly’s collection, among them many relics owned and used by Houdini himself, from giant lobby photographs of the magician to the pocket watch gifted to him by his wife with a secret code hidden in the inscription.

Live bidding takes place at 1pm Pacific Standard Time on Saturday, October 31 at Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle. Reservations for a seat at the auction are required. Contact us today to reserve your place at this historic event! The sale will also be broadcast live on potterauctions.com.