North American Auction Company
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Sun, Nov 13, 2022 02:00AM EST - Fri, Nov 18, 2022 03:00PM EST
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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