BangZoom Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 The gnomes reminded me of the gremlins on this cover of Air Ace Comics. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Paper Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Incredible couple of pieces of art you've picked up. I love the two illustrations you've shared with us. Did the gallery where you purchased the two pieces share any details about the artwork's history? I wasn't familiar with Budd so I googled his name and found this recent piece written about him in Allan Holz's blog: Link The J.R. Bray interview that is referenced in the blog is fascinating reading. I can't wait to find out what you're going to turn up next. Thanks. The gallery didn't really have any information for me (they thought both pieces were by the same artist) I have found both the Ewer and the Budd were sold for $100 each at an auction of autos and auto memorabilia not too long ago. That's probably why the gallery had them for such reasonable prices. There was another Budd in that auction, but this gallery didn't have it, so I'm afraid this particular well has dried up. Holz's blog and the other link were my sources for the little bit of information I found about Budd. I'll keep looking. There was an inventor by that name around the mid 1900s--I wonder if that was him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 It seems to be the place for all things old and eclectic. Let's see more eclectic examples from everyone's collection. I have lots of unusual stuff. This is an unused French game board chromolithograph (22 x 30") from the early 1900's that was found in a printer's archive. Anyone have anything to share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat-Man Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 It seems to be the place for all things old and eclectic. Let's see more eclectic examples from everyone's collection. I have lots of unusual stuff. This is an unused French game board chromolithograph (22 x 30") from the early 1900's that was found in a printer's archive. Anyone else have anything to share? That's very cool! (thumbs u Sadly I don't have much else to share other than comics and old magazine/newspapers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 The same source turned up another Puck original--this Leighton Budd piece from 1905. Budd seems to be significantly less well-known than Ewer. He briefly had his own strip in 1906 called Every Move a Picture, Yours Truly the Tumblebug Brothers, and was a director and animator for Bray Studios in the 1910s. Here is a large listing of Leighton Budd mentions for anyone who would like to do further research about Budd's career: Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Paper Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I appreciate that, BZ. I've cobbled together bits and pieces. There are some unusual patents in his name, including a device that mimics human expressions. I find pretty much zero on life, death, descendants, etc. I knew about the bar book and the murals. If you read between the lines, it seems like he might have been a rather colorful character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 I appreciate that, BZ. I've cobbled together bits and pieces. There are some unusual patents in his name, including a device that mimics human expressions. I didn't see that one. I found a listing for a scooter in 1950 (Patent 2522744) and a headrest for cosmetic use in 1953 (Patent 2634435). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Paper Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Here's a link: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2222757.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks for the link. Ancestry.com might provide some useful leads. I see that the New York City Directory listed his address as 18 W. 30th St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Here's the full page: Link From what I've read online, I assume the R stands for Roy but now I'm curious about the Howland-Kirk Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Paper Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Age 27 in 1900 seems right. At some point, he lived above a bar in NYC, rent free in exchange for painting (a) mural(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) I have some collectors stuff that may be a little eclectic. I got puzzles. Always buy them if I can't find any comics. And I have some board games. I have two Superman games, one Prince Valiant, a little Orphan Annie and a few bits and pieces. And I have these Leeds Bisques. Mickey, Dopie, Donald Dumbo and Thumper. Rings and badges Edited March 2, 2010 by BB-Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I would love to have these pistols but I only have ordinary cap pistols. Nothing special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) Is a set of Calgary Eyeopeners considered eclectic? Lots of Barks' drawings in those so maybe they are not eclectic enough. Edited March 2, 2010 by BB-Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 (edited) I have a Death Ray. Is that eclectic or too scientific? I have a doll collection. Well they were gifts from my mother and should go to my daughter when she decides to take them. Edited March 2, 2010 by BB-Gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 By the way, this is probably well known but new to me. Craig Flessel did RC Cola ads for the back of DC comics for a while. I guess Johnny Mack Brown was a spokesman for the soda producer. Johnny was another football player that thought he would take his run at making westerns. It worked out well for Duke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Paper Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I like the Death Ray! It's similar to the pieces in the Buck Rogers Space Ranger Kit. The Little Nemo bell ringer at the front is the only one like it I've ever seen. There is a more common one with Nemo and Flip, but I've found no other example of one with Nemo by himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weird Paper Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I don't know if this is common or not, but it's cool. Inside is Jeff Jones' first professional work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 Cool stuff, guys. I love seeing what you have in your collections. I'll try to post some photos tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangZoom Posted March 2, 2010 Author Share Posted March 2, 2010 I've cobbled together bits and pieces. There are some unusual patents in his name, including a device that mimics human expressions. I find pretty much zero on life, death, descendants, etc. Here is Ancestry.com's search results for Roy Leighton Budd: Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
