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Manatee Co. Antiques Dealers POPCORN Continued from Page 2
Today, collectors spend hundreds of dollars for just
Bradenton, Ellenton, Palmetto & Terra Ceia one of these old popcorn pails. A 1927 Jolly Time Pop
Corn advertising tin pail with a bale handle, which is
considered quite rare, is valued at $255.
American Pop Corn Company was just one of dozens
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of popcorn manufacturers in America in the first half
of the 20 century. I have never
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seen a complete list of popcorn Dickinson’s Little
manufacturers, but it seems like Buster Pop Corn,
every city in the Midwest possessed circa 1920, was
3 a popcorn manufacturer who only manufactured by the
Albert Dickenson Co.
6 2 4 used locally grown popcorn. Some of Chicago, IL. This
of the companies to look for include unopened canister is
valued at $115.
1 Maryland Popcorn Cooperative Beautiful Festival
Association (who made Hopalong popcorn advertising
Cassidy popcorn), American Can container with circus
graphics on cardboard
Carriage House Company (Festival popcorn), Dr. body. Made by the
Jackson’s Food Ltd (Mother Jackson’s
American Can
Antiques popcorn), and Geiser Potato Chip Company in the early 20 century, this
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5-¼ inch tall popcorn tin sells for $130.
of Bradenton Company (Old Faithful Pop Corn). I
Vintage popcorn containers are
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ANTIQUES COLLECTIBLES small, averaging 4-5 inches tall, so they take very little space and make
FURNITURE JEWELRY
GIFTS BOOKS interesting displays. There is no average price for these old popcorn
DEPRESSION GLASS containers, but $100 - $300 is the expected value range for an unopened
14 ROOMS FULL UNIVERSITY PKWY.
DESOTO RD .
19 Years Same Location Antiques & Collectibles tin of popcorn (be sure and shake the can to hear the kernels rattle).
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941-747-9234 Tea Room & Gifts For more information LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD
301on the history of popcorn, popcorn poppers, or collecting
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3307 Manatee Ave. W. 941.417.2150 popcorn tins, you might want to contact the Wyandot Popcorn Museum, located
TUTTLE AVE.
Bradenton, FL 34205 www.charmsofleffingwell.com in the Old US Post Office building in Marion, Ohio. This is the only museum in
DR. MLK JR. HWY
Open Sat. & Sun. 10am-3pm
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We Buy Too! or by appointment the world dedicated to popcorn and its associated memorabilia. 75
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17th ST
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 905 Leffingwell Avenue LIME 12th ST
CENTRAL
WASHINGTON
9:30am-5:00pm LEMON
1 Ellenton, FL 34222 2 SARASOTA & OSPREY
SR 780
FRUITVILLE RD.
RINGLING BLVD
Dealer Friendly! BAHIA VISTA
Emiline’s FEED STORE TAMIAMI TRAIL CATTLEMAN
Antique Mall BEE R IDGE RD . SR 758
ANTIQUE MALL US
9000 sq. ft. 41
Air-Conditioned antiques & collectibles SWIFT RD.
Showroom 4407 Hwy 301 SR 72
M-S 10-5 Ellenton, FL 34222 STICKNEY POINT RD BENEVA McINTOSH RD
Sun 12-5 Exit 224, 1 Mile W of I-75 TAMIAMI
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19 YEARS in the Same Location Mon. thru Sat. 10 - 5
1250 10th St. E. (Hwy. 301) Sun. 12 - 5
Palmetto, FL • 941-729-5282 50 Quality Dealers
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I-75, Exit 224 then 3 mi. West 3 4 2 BAY ST.
Magnolia Gulf Coast Sarasota 8,500 sq.ft. 30 Dealers
OLD VENICE RD.
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Antiques • Collectibles • Fine Gifts
941-729-9500 3411 US Hwy 301 N. 18 - 19 C. OSPREY, FL
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Just south of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge Ellenton, FL 34222 Americana • Folk Art •Furniture 1 block S. of Spanish Point 941-966-9800
“Uniques for Every Taste & Personality”
on beautiful Terra Ceia Island (2 miles West of I-75, Exit 224) SAT. MAR 18 9-2
Come visit our shop featuring furniture, Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-5
South Gate Center
pottery, artwork, or that 941-722-5255 3145 South Gate Circle
one of a kind gift. Sarasota, FL
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Period Furniture • Vintage Chandeliers & Lighting
6441 U.S. Highway 19 #1 Antique Mall From N: I-75 (exit 210W) Fruitville, L on Tuttle, 3/4 way around rotary. Wicker & Rattan • Clocks • Mirrors • Fine Art • Bronzes
P.O. Box 378 2006-2015 From S: I-75 (exit 207W) Bee Ridge, R on Tuttle, 1/4 way around rotary. Art Deco • Arts & Crafts • Fine Crystal & China • Quits
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Monday - Saturday 10-5
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