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Article: Colorful tops put a spin on childhood pastime CURRENT PRICES

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October 10, 1999
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Current prices are recorded from antique shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions. Old Sachem Bitters & Wigwam tonic: medium straw-yellow, applied mouth, American, circa 1855, 91/4 inches: $110 Universal No. 4 Bread Maker: awarded the Gold Medal at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair: $135.

Dairy Queen glass: Beatles, from Canada, 1960s, pictures all 4 Beatles with names, black and white, 5 inches: $165. Yellowware teapot: applied ribbed and tooled handle, applied flowers on sides, brown sponging, 61/4 inches: $200. Pink Panther Formula 1 racing car: Panther wearing goggles and scarf, steerable ...

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