Best of the West Antique & Native American Auction: November 12th, 2022
Sat, Nov 12, 2022 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 157
Tubbs Wooden Downhill Snow Skis, Circa 1920s-1930s
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Featured in this lot is a pair of vintage Tubbs Wooden Downhill snow skis, circa 1920s-1930s. Early leather foot strap bindings are on this “complete” pair of antique skis. They feature the original rubber Tubbs footplates.
W. F. Tubbs Company was founded by Walter Tubbs in Norway, Maine, in 1906. Tubbs manufactured ash snowshoes, skis, sleds and furniture. The company moved to Vermont in the '40s, eventually settling in Brandon. Another company called 'Vermont Tubbs' still exists there, manufacturing wooden furniture. Although more popularly known for snowshoes, the company also manufactured quality skis. W. F. Tubbs Co. of Norway Maine is also known for outfitting the Admiral Byrd South Pole Expedition of 1928. These classic 96"L skis are in are good overall condition,
Tubbs face groove designs evident to the tips, single groove bases. Both skis are in amazing condition given the finish has worn off. Original leather strap bindings and metal buckles are in good overall condition considering age and use, original rubber Tubbs footplates are whole and in good overall condition. Scratches and scuffing noted throughout. 96"L x 3.25"W
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