Boomerang Auction #55 (Fall 2024)
key: LH = left handed , RH = right handed , LRH = either hand ; span is in cm ; weight is in gm

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Boomerangs

Thirty Seven boomerangs are in this auction. Most are from the USA, but 4 are from Australia, 2 are from Germany and one is from Colombia. The most collectible boomerangs include a Lark 14 made by Oscar Cuartas and a set of art jugglers made by Roger Perry. There are several MTAs. Two of these are RH MTAs from Germany that were part of my personal throw kit for decades. I also have several of my historical MTA models. This includes the master copies of several Maxi MTA variations from the mid 1980s and choice MTAs from my personal throw kit. I have also added the master copies of my full size and mini boomerang models that I marketed in the 1980s. There is a good mix of other boomerangs made by others boom makers. This includes a very early Wham-O, a Girvin Gel boom and a scattering of other goodies. Check out the photos as soon as they are posted.


No
Manufacturer
Item
Origin
Span
Weight
Hand
Description
1
Stone, Jenny
M17 Traditional
Australia
43
74
RH

This traditional boomerang was made out of Aussie plywood in the 1980s. It has the "Made by Lorin Hawes" stamp on the reverse, but it was made by Jenny Stone, Lorin's daughter., in 1989. Excellent condition.

2
Byham, Jack
Admiral Hat Omega
Australia
41
122
RH

A large omega made out of Coachwood in the late 1970s. Decorated with Binghi art. Has a flight range of approximately 40 metres. Might need minor tuning for optimal performance. Light wear. A good collectible.

3
Read, Bunny
Wycheproof Hook
Australia
29
82
RH

This medium size hook was made out of Coachwood and decorated with Aboriginal scene on the elbow. I acquired this hook for my collection in 1997. There is a faint Wycheproof stamp on elbow underside. Excellent condition.

4
Perry, Roger
Aussie Jugglers
Australia
32
121
RH

A gorgeous pair of omegas made out of 4 mm Birch and painted with Aboriginal art. This pair was made in 1988 for the Juggling event. Because of the art, I kept this pair in my collection instead of in my throw kit. Exceptional workmanship and new.

5
Cuartas, Oscar
Lark 14
Colombia
35
72
RH

An early feather lapped Vee made in 1984, the first year these were introduced to the USA market. Beautiful tropical hardwoods on both faces. An array of dimples on the dingle arm tip. Signed and dated. 35 m flight. Excellent condition

6
Hendricks, Dave
Pharaoh
USA
41
56
RH

An open omega made out of 5 mm 10 ply Baltic Birch plywood and painted red with black dots on upper surface. Has a flight range of 40 metres. Signed and probably made in the early 2000s. Very nice condition.

7
Girvin, Michael
E-Rang
USA
38
70
RH

A flat top design with an inner elbow extension made in the 1990s out of 5 mm 10 ply Birch plywood and painted with Gel art. Signed. Has a flight range of 30-35 metres. Excellent condition.

8
Wham-O
Plastic Traditional
USA
37
100
RH

The original Wham-O made out of red ABS plastic from 1958-1964. This one has a flight range of 30+ metres and works, but it does not lose spin, so catching is not recommended. Very nice condition. I had one if these in 1959!

9
Bailey, Ted
Maxi MTA Experimental
USA
51
40
RH

A very large MTA with a curved elbow section and with 4 small weights. This one is an exceptional flyer so I took it out of circulation and put it into my collection box. It doesn't fly as high, but it floats for a long time. Excellent condition.

10
Bailey, Ted
Maxi MTA A
USA
47
36
RH

A large MTA made out of 3 mm Birch plywood in 1987. This one is an exceptional flyer so I took it out of circulation and put it into my collection box. It was the master prototype from which all Maxi-MTAs were made. Excellent condition

11
Bailey, Ted
Maxi MTA B
USA
46
37
RH

A large MTA made out of 3 mm Birch plywood in 1987 and with 3 small weights. This one is an exceptional flyer so I took it out of circulation and put it into my collection box. Excellent condition

12
Bailey, Ted
Midi MTA
USA
42
38
RH

The Midi MTA was my most popular model. This one was made out of 3 mm Birch plywood in 1990 and the final coat on the upper surface was a blue sparkle enamel. I held this one out because it was the best flyer for this paint option. Mint condition.

13
Bailey, Ted
Wind Sailor
USA
40
22
RH

This is an early version of the Wind Sailor that Jonas Romblad used to develop his marvelous composite MTA. This one has a longer tail than the standard model and this one was an exceptional flyer, so it was part of my personal throw kit for years.

14
Bailey, Ted
Mini MTA Experimental
USA
39
22
RH

The Mini MTA was marketed by Rich Harrison and Ben Ruhe. This one was half way between a Min and Midi MTA and it was an exceptional flyer, so it was part of my throw kit for many years. Gold paint and with light wear from use.

15
Bailey, Ted
Mini MTA
USA
32
16
RH

The Mini MTA was the primary model marketed by Rich Harrison and Ben Ruhe. This one was an exceptional flyer, so it became part of my throw kit for many years. Light wear from use.

16
Möller, Günter
Gracht MTA
Germany
37
30
RH

This MTA from Germany is larger than my Mini and smaller than my Midi models. It is made out of 3.2 mm Birch plywood and made in 2003. It is one of the best German MTAs I have thrown and it was part of my personal throw kit. Excellent condition.

17
Behrens, Volker
Paxolin MTA
Germany
30
22
RH

My favorite Paxolin MTA and from my personal throw kit. This one was made out of 2,2 mm Paxolin and it is in mint condition. Made in the 1990s. One of the best of dozens that I have thrown.

18
Bailey, Ted
Bone
USA
39
85
RH

This is the master copy for a full size model made in 1985 out of 5 mm 7 ply Birch plywood. Nice range and designed for Aussie Round event. This one is in mint condition.

19
Bailey, Ted
Vee Omega
USA
38
59
RH

An unusual Vee Omega made in 1985 out of 4 mm Birch plywood with both blades having Gerhards hook lift arm profile and with lead weights in both tips. From my competition kit. Nice wind resistance and 50 metre range. Light wear only.

20
Bailey, Ted
Competition Vee
USA
30
62
RH

My best competition Vee direct from my throw kit. Made out of 6 mm Birch plywood. I won first place in both Aussie Round and Fast Catch in one of Chet's tournaments using this one. Superb flyer. Flight range = 35 metres. Light wear only.

21
Bailey, Ted
Mini Gerhards Hook Weighted
USA
29
34
RH

A mini version of the Gerhards Hook made out of 4 mm Birch plywood in 1984. A small lead weight embedded in the elbow and in both tips. Mint condition.

22
Bailey, Ted
Mini Gerhards Hook Weighted
USA
25
25
RH

A mini version of the Gerhards Hook made out of 4 mm Birch plywood in 1984. A small lead weight embedded in the elbow and in both tips. Mint condition.

23
Bailey, Ted
Noble Whip
USA
28
37
LH

A lefty hook made out of 5 ply 4 mm Birch plywood in 1984. Patterned after the Noble Whip design by Noble Carlson. A nice flyer. One of the few lefty booms that I kept in my throw kit. Mint condition.

24
Bailey, Ted
Mini Noble Whip
USA
21
20
RH

A miniature version of the Noble Whip made out of 4 mm Birch plywood in 1984. This model flues a low and circular flight with nice wind resistance. Mint condition.

25
Bailey, Ted
Mini Lambda Hook
USA
27
24
RH

A small V Hook, similar to a reverse of Eric Darnell's Wizard. Made out of 3 mm Birch Plywood. A very nice low and circular flight. Good in wind. Mint condition.

26
Bailey, Ted
Mini Lambda Hook
USA
26
26
RH

A small V Hook, similar to a reverse of Eric Darnell's Wizard. Made out of 4 mm Birch Plywood. A very nice low and circular flight. Good in wind. Light wear. From my personal throw kit.

27
Bailey, Ted
Mini Lambda Hook
USA
25
23
RH

A small V Hook, similar to a reverse of Eric Darnell's Wizard. Made out of 4 mm Birch Plywood. A very nice low and circular flight. Good in wind. Mint condition.

28
Bailey, Ted
Mini Omega Weighted
USA
29
31
RH

A mini omega made out of 4 mm Birch plywood in 1984. Small lead weight in elbow and on both tips. Mint condition.

29
Bailey, Ted
Mini Omega
USA
26
25
RH

A mini omega made out of 4 mm Birch plywood in 1984. Mint condition.

30
Bailey, Ted
Micro Omega
USA
20
11
RH

A mini omega made out of 3 mm Birch plywood in 1984. Mint condition.

31
Bailey, Ted
Mini U
USA
26
28
RH

My master copy of the small U that I marketed more than 40 years ago. This one is made out of 4 mm Birch plywood. My Toledo stamp is on the reverse of the elbow. Mint condition.

32
Bailey, Ted
Micro U
USA
23
23
RH

My master copy of the small U that I marketed more than 40 years ago. This one is made out of 4 mm Birch plywood. My Toledo stamp is on the reverse of the elbow. Mint condition.

33
Bailey, Ted
Mini V100
USA
31
26
RH

My master copy of the small V100 traditional that I marketed more than 40 years ago. This one is made out of 4 mm Birch plywood and the angle is 100 degrees. My Toledo stamp is on the reverse of the elbow. Mint condition.

34
Bailey, Ted
Micro V100
USA
26
14
RH

My master copy of the smallest V100 traditional that I marketed more than 40 years ago. This one is made out of 3 mm Birch plywood and the angle is 100 degrees. My Toledo stamp is on the reverse of the elbow. Mint condition.

35
Bailey, Ted
V100 Doublers
USA
31
44
RH

A pair of V100s used for Doubling and out of my personal throw kit. One was made out of 3 mm Birch plywood. The other was made out of 4 mm Birch plywood. Nice separation with lots of time for catching both. Light wear only.

36
Bailey, Ted
Mini V75
USA
27
30
RH

My master copy of the small V75. I marketed these more than 40 years ago. Made out of 4 mm Birch plywood and the angle is 75 degrees. My Toledo stamp is on the reverse of the elbow. Mint condition. Promoted by NBC - Jane Pauley!

37
Bailey, Ted
Mini V75 W
USA
27
31
RH

My master copy of the Mini V75 Weighted. I marketed these more than 40 years ago. Made out of 4 mm Birch plywood and the angle is 75 degrees. My Toledo stamp is on the reverse of the elbow. Mint condition. Small weights in both tips.


Boomerang Books & Other Collectibles

Ten boomerang books, some vintage magazines and a collection of posters, awards and calendars. Many of these are very hard to find books from Europe. There are two books with boomerangs on the cover including the Ruhe/Darnell book in the original shrink wrap packaging.


No
Manufacturer
Item
Origin
Span
Weight
Hand
Description
38
Cassidy, John
Boomerang Book
USA
38
444
RH

A large soft cover book with a Dan Russell traditional attached to the cover. Published in 1985 and with 58 pages loaded with photos and art. Very nice condition with light handling wear. Boomerang still attached to cover.

39
Ruhe/Darnell
Book/Boomerang Combo
USA
28
314
RH

The original plastic Wizard (proFly) by Eric Darnell and the book co-authored by Ben Ruhe and Eric Darnell. This combo is in new condition with the original shrink wrapping. Both the book and boomerang are classics.

40
Hawes, Lorin & Mauro, John
Boomerang Book
Australia
23
196
-

The classic book by Lorin Hawes with added material by John Mauro. This book has 72 pages with lots of history, boom descriptions and more. Published in 1987. This book is signed by Lorin Hawes. A small crease on bottom of last page, otherwise new.

41
Mason, Bernard
Boomerang Book
USA
22
188
-

A Dover book published in 1973 as a reprint from a book published in the 1930s. 97 Pages. Lots of plans for making boomerangs, especially multibladers. Very nice condition but with a minor crease on back cover.

42
Schurink, Ger
Boomerang Book
Holland
19
110
-

A small soft cover book published in Holland in 1980. 62 pages with illustrations and plans. Signed and with a dedication to Max Hoeben on first page. Light wear, but still in very nice condition. Very rare.

43
Hanson, Michael
Boomerang Book
Scotland
20
64
-

A small soft cover Penguin Book published in 1974. Lots of illustrations and with 48 pages. This book is a must have classic by this well known boomerang maker. Excellent condition.

44
Hartmann, Thomas
Boomerang Book
Germany
23
230
-

A beautiful soft cover book published in German in 1991. This book has 67 pages with lots of color illustrations and plans. Very nice and in like new condition.

45
Weber, Klaus
Boomerang Book
Germany
21
114
-

A small soft cover book published in Germany in 1977. This book has 68 pages and a DJ. This is a science book with a detailed explanation of the Physics behind the flight of a boomerang. Very rare and in very good condition. The DJ does have wear.

46
Bretfeld, Wilhelm
Das Bumerang-Buch
Germany
18
130
-

A small soft cover book published in German in 1992. 171 pages with illustrations and plans. Also has history and science. Slight crease on front cover. Lots of information, but in the German language.

47
Urban, Willi
Boomerang Book
Germany
17
78
-

A small soft cover book published in German in 1966. 87 pages with illustrations. Signed by this popular boomerang maker of the Comeback Bumerang. Looks new.

48
Magazines
Scientific American and London News
USA/UK
41
384
-

Two magazines with boomerangs from 1910 and 1912. Scientific American has an article on an improved boomerang (cross stick). The London Times has an article about Aboriginal Boomerangs being reintroduced to the king. Both are very rare!

49
Life Magazine
2 Magazines
USA
43
640
-

2 Magazines with boomerangs. The 1985 edition has Peter Ruhf knocking an apple off of his head. The very rare 1939 issue has Secretary Wallace, Storky Adams and a hairy Australian Bush man throwing boomerangs.

50
Misc.
Posters, Awards, Calendars
Worldwide
43
510
-

A collection of posters and awards from USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, Germany, Italy and spanning decades. Also 1985 Life with Peter Ruhf. Two old Aussie Calendars with Brian Thomas and Janetzki Brothers.


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