 | When Ted Hake named his business Hake's Americana & Collectibles with the launch of his first auction in 1968, "collectibles" as a word and concept was in its infancy. On the occasion of his 200th milestone auction, he looks back at over 50 years in business and sees a bright future. He is shown on the cover holding the 44-inch tall Mickey Mouse and 48-inch tall Minnie Mouse dolls that were promotional items for a 1930s line by Charlotte Clark. Hake sold the pair for a record $151,534.35 in 2007. All photos courtesy Hake's Americana & Collectibles. |
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This hosiery store display depicting a Centaurette from the Walt Disney musical animated feature "Fantasia" is included in the 200th Auction Milestone, closing May 25-27 on www.hakes.com.
The contacts Ted Hake developed during the last 50 years enables him to bring unusual Americana artifacts to auction, including this rare Howdy Doody pennant prop that was actually used on the show. It is included in Hake's Milestone 200th Auction, closing May 25-27 on www.hakes.com.
A rare, long-billed Donald Duck, decked out in Mexican attire over a composition figure, will be a much anticipated lot in Hake's Milestone 200th Auction, closing May 25-27.
In 1968, Ted Hake launched a humble auction business that sought to celebrate the ephemeral: items that were intended to be a temporary aspect of Americana. In doing so, he has preserved a part of the country's material culture and its impact on graphic design.
This Superman patch premium will be sold May 25-27 as part of Hake's Milestone 200th Auction.
Ted Hake built a stellar reputation among collectors because he never discriminated against a collectible because of its age. This unusual King Kong jigsaw puzzle is included in the Milestone 200th Auction, closing May 25-27.
Ted Hake was the first to observe that collectors tend to gravitate toward collectibles they had (or missed) when they were about 12 years old. This Roy Rogers Gold Gun set in its original box is included in the May 25-27 auction.
Ted Hake was the first to observe that collectors tend to gravitate toward collectibles they had (or missed) when they were about 12 years old. This Roy Rogers Gold Gun set in its original box is included in the May 25-27 auction.
This rare BPR Whiskies figural display in exceptional condition will sell in Hake's Milestone 200th Auction, May 25-27. More auction information can be found at www.hakes.com or by calling 866-404-9800.