Remarkable Antique & Advertising LIVE Auction!

Auction Date:

October 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm

Auction Location / Nearest City:

1333 North Elk Valve Road, Rapid City, SD

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Auction Description:

Remarkable Antique & Advertising LIVE Auction!
Live and Online Auction
Auction Date/Time: October 17th, 2024 – 4:00pm
Location: Comfort Suites, 1333 North Elk Valve Road, Rapid City, SD—East Edge of Rapid City just off I-29.

Rare pieces of South Dakota History & Advertising, Signs, Posters, Native American Art, Political & unique antiques!
The Dr. Roger Knutsen Collection 300+ Photos now online!
Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. for viewing—no earlier please to allow for set-up
Dr. Knutsen has collected high-quality antiques since the 1970’s! He has a strong focus on items related to South Dakota and the colorful history of the Black Hills area! Highlights include:
*1927 Telegraph sent to Gutzon Borglum from his mother, congratulating him on starting Mt. Rushmore!
*Poker Alice’s Silver Chalice!
*Dozens of framed photos, pictures, postcards & maps of early South Dakota places, people & events including Mt. Rushmore, Days of ’76 Rodeo, Homestake Gold Mine, Sylvan Lake, The State Game Lodge, Deadwood, Indian Pete Cumberlain, Deadwood Dick, Annie Talent, & more.
*Native American Art & Artifacts including beadwork, arrowheads & photography
*Super pieces of original Advertising Signs, Posters, Clocks, & Displays! Including Pre-Prohibition beer signs!
*Original Confederate Virginia Infantry Flag
*Original Concert Posters including 1956 Elvis and 1960’s Psychedelic Art!
*Original Political Posters, Signs, Pinbacks & Ephemera
*High-Quality Antiques—1832 Needlepoint Sampler, several fantastic clocks & lamps, cast iron toys, unique cans, bronze dogs, Opium Pipes, brass door knockers & more.
*2 Vintage Notre Dame team signed footballs!

Note: It has been decades since an auction of this quality & historical significance has been offered in South Dakota. Dr. Knutsen had the contacts, knowledge and ability to buy the best and the rarest pieces from top auction houses & antique dealers nationwide! If you love true Antiques, this is an auction you won’t want to miss! Funds from this auction are being donated to local & regional charities.

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