Spring Classic Day 3 - Great Antiques
By Donley Auctions
May 31, 2025
8512 South Union Road, Union, IL 60180, United States
Day 3 presents a diverse array of items, perfect for collectors and anyone looking to add a touch of history and character to their surroundings. You'll discover a wide range of treasures, including: Advertising & Signs like a Contemporary Budweiser Clover Leaf Neon Sign, Old Style Neon Sign, LITE Beer Neon Sign, Contemporary Red Wolf Beer Neon, Brooklyn Brewery Neon Sign. Clocks including a Vintage Jefferson Mystery Electric Clock and an 1800's R. Davies & Son Grandfather Clock. General Store Displays & Fixtures such as a Country Store Slant Front Display Case, Counter Top Candy Display Case, Country Store Wards Bread Display Cabinet, Country Store "Sherer" Oak Seed Counter, and Candy Store Fudge Shop Glass Sneeze Guard Display. Americana & Folk Art showcasing a large hand-carved and painted wood statue of Bucky the Badger, the beloved mascot of the University of Wisconsin (Lot 3001). Musical Instruments & Entertainment like a Faventia Organ Barrel Roll with Wood Case, Chautauqua 6" Cobb Roller Organ, and Hurdy Gurdy "Music Miniature" Street Piano with Cart. Furniture including a Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Pedestal, Small Victorian Burl Top End Table, Two Piece Oak Hoosier Cabinet, General Store Counter, and Victorian Ornate Tiered Side Table. Figurines & Decorative Arts such as a pair of Victorian Figurines, and Lady Godiva Bookends. Unique lighting including an Aladdin Sconce Oil Lamp with Shade and a Railroad Adlake 4-Way Signal Light. Gambling & Coin-Op including "Charley's" 10 Cent Gambling Pull Tab Board, Arcade Lite-Up Punch Board Counter Machine, "Silver Bell" Gambling 5 Cent Pull Tab Coin Op, and Two Vintage Punch Boards. Other Unique Items include an Antique Ring for Service Bell, Bread/Cheese Glass Dome, Display Case from the Wild West Town Candy Store, Antique Shop Display/Diorama, A 7'-1" full mount Golden Hammerhead Shark caught in Miami Beach, FL (Lot 3002), and an 1887 New Mail Penny Farthing Bicycle.
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LOT 3001:

Bucky the Badger Wood Statue

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Start price:
$ 1,000
Estimate :
$2,000 - $4,000
Buyer's Premium: 21% More details
sales tax: 7.25% On the lot's price and buyer's premium
Auction took place on May 31, 2025 at Donley Auctions
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Bucky the Badger Wood Statue
Due to the size/weight/fragility of this item, it will require a pick up or customer-arranged 3rd-party shipping. We will connect you with reputable transport companies after the auction.

Large hand carved and painted wood statue of Bucky Badger carrying a football. Buckingham Ulysses"Bucky" Badger is the official mascot of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. The mascot is a badger because the state's lead miners "lived like badgers" in underground tunnels to stay warm during the winter. The mascot attends major sporting events for the Wisconsin Badgers and other events in Wisconsin.
The portrayal of Bucky Badger, wearing a "W" varsity sweater with white and red stripes and strutting forward with a fierce expression, was drawn by California-based commercial artist Art Evans in 1940, and first sold from Duffy's Book Store in Madison. This statue was custom carved for a wealthy UW alum 14 years ago. In overall VG condition with some minor splits. Stands 64.5" tall and weighs approx 200 lbs.

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