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(h) This rare, ‘30s white witch tambourine is 6.25” in diameter. It was
designed in Germany, but made in the U.S.
(i) Mark’s favorite tambourine is an “exceedingly
rare” ‘30s item
made in the U.S. by T. Cohn of Brooklyn. “I’ve only found three
others
like it. I love the imagery and Art Deco smoke. It’s
valued from $500 to
$700.” (j) A sampling of visually rich
ratchets and shakers made in the ‘20s by the Bugle Toy Company of Providence,
R.I. “Bugle made some of the most interesting, quirky Halloween stuff,” Mark
notes. “It was a progressive company, really bold in its designs.” Coveted by
collectors is a ratchet decorated with a bikini-clad lady and a bug-eyed cat. “I
got it on eBay for only $150,” he says with pride.
TRACKING halloween treats
Prices for tambourines and noisemakers vary
greatly depending on rarity and condition. Items shown on these pages range from
$50 to $700.
For more information, see Mark’s book, Vintage Halloween
Collectibles (Krause Publications, 2003), and website,
HalloweenCollector.com.
Other fact-packed books and websites include
Halloween in America: A Collector’s Guide with Prices, by Stuart Schneider, and
spookshows.com.
Visit large antique shows, antique shops, and online
auctions, like eBay.com, to find Halloween collectibles.
Always verify
authenticity. “There are lots of reproduction paper and composition items out
there,” Mark says.
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