Knutsen Antique Auction

Remarkable Antique & Advertising LIVE Auction

The Dr. Roger Knutsen Collection of Rapid City, SD

Thursday October 17th, 4:00 p.m.

Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. for viewing—no earlier please to allow for set-up

Located: Comfort Suites, 1333 North Elk Valve Road, Rapid City, SD—East Edge of Rapid City just off I-29.

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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