Part I: Barbershop Collectibles & Occupational Shaving Mugs
Part II: Scientific Medical Antiques

When: May 16, 2009
Where:Cowan's Salesroom
6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45232
513-871-1670

Exhibition Times: Friday, May 15, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Saturday, May 16, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

Sale: Saturday, May 16, 10:00 AM

17 1/2% BUYER'S PREMIUM

Cowan's remains the leading fine art auction house selling occupational decorated shaving mugs and barbershop collectibles. Cowan's set records for the extensive Henry Tolman collection in 2008, and now offers the William and Phyllis Gilmore grouping of Lancaster , Ohio , consisting of approximately 200 occupational shaving mugs. Within the collection is a wide selection representing various trades, including medical, house painters, railroad workers, barbers and more. Some highlights include an unusual doctor's mug with full hand painted skeleton, and a tug boat captain's shaving mug.

During Session II, Cowan's Auctions will be offering a collection of medical antiques and collectibles, the cornerstone of which comes from a broad Collection in Portage , Ohio . The collector's tastes were wide ranging, from leech jars, to surgical kits, dental keys, apothecary jars, mortars and pestles, and more.The collection is supplemented by additional consignments from a local Cincinnati art institution. Some highlights include identified Ohio surgical kits, bleeders, leech jars and other medical rarities. A number of scientific instruments and collectibles will also be represented, including a grouping of microscopes, pleximeters, and other electrical devices. The collection consists of over 250 individual and group lots.

Contact Graydon Sikes for more information;
graydon@cowans.com

Directions:
Cowan's is located off I-75 at Exit #9 (Seymour Ave. & Paddock Rd. Exit). At exit ramp, head South on Paddock Rd. to Seymour Ave., and make right (West). Continue on Seymour Avenue as it crosses Vine Street. After crossing railroad tracks go down two streets & turn left onto Este Avenue. Area sign reads Ridgewood Industrial Park. Cowan's is on the left at 6270 Este Avenue.

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Off I-75 / Exit #15 (6.8 Miles)

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Phone: 513-947-9402 (4.5 miles, 12 minutes)

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Phone: 513- 861-5222 (3.7 miles, 10 minutes)

Downtown

The Cincinnatian: 601 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-381-3000 (9.8 miles, 17 minutes)

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Phone: 513-421-9100 (9.8 miles, Fantastic Art Deco Hotel, 17 minutes)