Memorabilia, Signs & Advertising

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An exceptional offering of over 550 choice original vintage and antique advertising items including signs, tins and unique memorabilia from times past. Includes hundreds of porcelain and tin litho signs from the turn of the century to the 1970s. This sale will be of interest to collectors of quality original tobacco, soda pop, gas/oil and country store collectibles. Browse further through our extensive catalog to find numerous lots of railroad and telephone collectibles. The combination of rarity and condition separate this Miller and Miller offering apart! A rare opportunity for the serious collector.
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Maurice Richard Celluloid Tie-Clip Premium151 - Maurice Richard Celluloid Tie-Clip Premium
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Gold plated clip with inset celluloid image. 3" x 1" x .25". Minor bending to the rear clip. $50-75.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Sports Pinbacks, Buttons, Fobs152 - Sports Pinbacks, Buttons, Fobs
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Twelve (12) Pieces. Toronto Ski Club, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Glenn Hall hockey coin. Various sizes. Good general condition. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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A.G Spalding & Bros 1920 Product Catalogue153 - A.G Spalding & Bros 1920 Product Catalogue
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Canadian catalogue. Contains the sporting company's full offering for the year including pictures and descriptions. 8" x 5.5", 48 page...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Canadian Newspapers Presentation Tray154 - Canadian Newspapers Presentation Tray
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Silver plated copper. Engraved, "Presented By Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Lorne Eedy President 1925 26". 15" x 0.5". ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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"The Beatles" Fan Pinbacks155 - "The Beatles" Fan Pinbacks
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Two (2) items. One larger celluloid pinback with ornate metal back. One smaller, showing just John Lennon. 1.25" and 1.75". Minor soil, st...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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"The Beatles" Tin Litho Serving Tray156 - "The Beatles" Tin Litho Serving Tray
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Marked, "Made in Great Britain," lower edge. 13" x 13". Surface scratches, minor oxidation, dimples. $50-75.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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The Drifters Concert Poster, Guelph157 - The Drifters Concert Poster, Guelph
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Canadian.Circa 1959. Marked, "Murray Poster Printing Co 11th Avenue, NYC", lower right edge. Featuring: "The Drifters, Valerie Carr, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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St. Catharines Wrestling Poster158 - St. Catharines Wrestling Poster
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Canadian. Circa 1960s. Lithographed cardstock. 22" x 14". Minor, uniform soiling. $50-100.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Black Americana Bisque Tobacco Jar159 - Black Americana Bisque Tobacco Jar
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Continental. Circa 1900. 2 pieces. Hand-painted. Excellent condition. Minute edge flecks. No cracks, chips or significant damage.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Black Americana Doorstop160 - Black Americana Doorstop
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American. Circa 1890. Rare. Painted cast or spelter face fixed to a cast plaque. Applied to a incised quarter-sawn oak wedge. 4" x 3" x 2....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Navy League Minstrel Show Poster, Fergus161 - Navy League Minstrel Show Poster, Fergus
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Canadian. Circa 1940. WWII-Era. Rare. Black Americana. Fergus Town hall Canada. Screened cardboard. Cardboard Lithograph. 19.5” x 29.5”. Scattered pin
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Norman Cycles Ltd Tin Litho Sign, England162 - Norman Cycles Ltd Tin Litho Sign, England
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Ashford, England. Circa 1950. Lithographed aluminum. Marked, "The Meta Box Company Ltd (L, W & M Branch) - To Clean, Wipe Gently with Moist...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Roadmaster Balloon-Tire Bicycle163 - Roadmaster Balloon-Tire Bicycle
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American. Circa 1940s. Men’s. Made by the Cleveland Welding Co. 33”x 67”. Professionally restored. Minor scuffs, decal loss. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Puritan Wood Rim Bicycle164 - Puritan Wood Rim Bicycle
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American. Lady‘s “Deluxe Special”. 32” x 65”. Requires tires and restoration. $75-100.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Goodyear Balloon-Tire Bicycle165 - Goodyear Balloon-Tire Bicycle
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American. Marathon. Men’s. 33” x 66”. Untouched original. Mismatched rims. Retains original Goodyear “Double Eagle“ balloon tires. Front fender light
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Willson Goggles Product Display Cabinet166 - Willson Goggles Product Display Cabinet
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American. Circa 1920. Finished wood with graphic transfer decals. Retains merchant original labelled backboard with labelled "silent salesman&q...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Harley Davidson 1954 Anniversary Die Cut167 - Harley Davidson 1954 Anniversary Die Cut
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Die Cut paper silkscreen. 50 Years. Single-sided. Marked, "Printed in USA". 8.5" x 7.5". Edge wear. Two diagonal creases. $200-3...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Harley Davidson Model KH Dealership Die Cut168 - Harley Davidson Model KH Dealership Die Cut
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Circa 1954. 50-year anniversary. Die Cut paper silkscreen. Single-sided. Marked, "silk screen printed in USA". 15.5" x 13.5". Mi...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Harley Davidson Dealership Die Cut & Catalog169 - Harley Davidson Dealership Die Cut & Catalog
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Two (2) dealership items. Original single-sided advertising die cut for lightweight Model 165, 1954. Reprinted (1990) Spare Parts Catalog for 125, 165
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Harley Davidson Model OHV Dealership Die Cut170 - Harley Davidson Model OHV Dealership Die Cut
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Circa 1954. 50-year anniversary. Die Cut paper silkscreen. Single-sided. Marked, "silk screen printed in USA". 15.5" x 14". Mino...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Harley Davidson Leaded Presentation Windows171 - Harley Davidson Leaded Presentation Windows
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Two (2) windows. Circa 1950s. Stained glass mosaic. CircaIn original window frames with hardware. Possibly for dealer presentation. 37.5" x 14&...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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United States Consulate General Porcelain Sign172 - United States Consulate General Porcelain Sign
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Circa 1940. Rare. Rolled edge. Originally from Toronto, Ontario Consulate. Given to a former employee upon her retirement from the office. 24" ...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Dad's Root Beer Tin Litho Sign173 - Dad's Root Beer Tin Litho Sign
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Embossed. 20" dia. Minor touch-ups to right and upper edges. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Dad's Root Beer Tin Litho Sign174 - Dad's Root Beer Tin Litho Sign
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Embossed, lithographed tin. Rolled edge. 30.5" x 11.5". Surface exhibits uniform paint blistering with active flaking along the left edge ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to TedHire for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Dad’s Root Beer Tin Litho Sign175 - Dad’s Root Beer Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1930s. Tin litho. Thin tacker tin. 28.25” x 10”. Minor oxidation blisters and surface loss, particularly near the edges. Acid marks fr
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to TedHire for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Hires Tin Litho Door "Push" Plate176 - Hires Tin Litho Door "Push" Plate
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Raised edge. Company-issued decal applied over "5c". Marked "Made in Canada," lower edge. 13.75" x 3.75" Generalized f...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Hires Root Beer Tin Litho Door "Push" Bar177 - Hires Root Beer Tin Litho Door "Push" Bar
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American. Circa 1940. "Refreshes Right!" version. Marked bottom right, "Made in USA Registered US Pat Off" and bottom left, &quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Hires Root Beer Porcelain Door "Push" Bar178 - Hires Root Beer Porcelain Door "Push" Bar
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Often found in tin. This is the rarer porcelain version. 31" x 3" x 1.25". Porcelain loss to left mounting flan...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Hires Root Beer Syrup Dispenser179 - Hires Root Beer Syrup Dispenser
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Ceramic with pump. 12.5" x 7" x 7". $600-800.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to TedHire for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Hires Root Beer Tin Litho Sign180 - Hires Root Beer Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1915. "Made in USA B-1-A" lower edge. Edge wear including rust perforation in upper right quadrant. Framed. $300-500.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Hires Root Beer Tin Litho Sign181 - Hires Root Beer Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1910. Lithographed tin-over-cardboard. Marked, "Stelad Signs, Passaic Metal Ware Co. Passaic NJ". Original paper label, re...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Dr. Sunny Porcelain Door "Kick" Plate182 - Dr. Sunny Porcelain Door "Kick" Plate
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French Canadian. Circa 1950. Rare. Marked, "P&M Orillia" lower right edge. 29.25" x 12.25". Edge and mounting hole flakes. $...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Dr. Pepper Porcelain Sign183 - Dr. Pepper Porcelain Sign
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American. Circa 1950. Marked, "Texlite Dallas", lower right edge. 26.25" x 10.5". Small chips, particularly at outer edge and su...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Dr. Pepper Tin Litho Sign184 - Dr. Pepper Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1950. 23" x 5". Mounting perforations and surface scratches. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper185 - Supertest License Plate Topper
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Made by Macdonald Manufacturing Co., Toronto. Embossed, lithographed tin with reflective background. Marked "M.M.Co"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper186 - Supertest License Plate Topper
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Made by Macdonald Manufacturing Co., Toronto. Embossed, lithographed tin with reflective background. Marked "M.M.Co"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper187 - Supertest License Plate Topper
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Made by Macdonald Manufacturing Co., Toronto. Embossed, lithographed tin with reflective background. Marked "M.M.Co"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Garage Operators Association Poster188 - Garage Operators Association Poster
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Garage Operators Association of Ontario. 19" x 13". Soiling, edge wear. Closed tears reinforced with tape from behin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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British American Oil Minnitoy Toy Tanker189 - British American Oil Minnitoy Toy Tanker
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Circa 1950s. Marked, "Minnitoys Made by Otaco Limited, Orillia, Ontario". 27.5" x 8.5" x 7.5". Professionally restored. A f...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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AC Spark Plug Horse Doll190 - AC Spark Plug Horse Doll
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American. Circa 1932. Marked, "Copyright 1932 King Features Syndicate, Inc". Spark Plug is a Barney Google Publications cartoon character ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Quaker State Motor Oil Mechanic's Caps191 - Quaker State Motor Oil Mechanic's Caps
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Three (3) pieces. Two (2) Quaker State Motor Oil and one (1) Old Girl's Reunion, Elmira, Ontario. 11.5" x 5.5; 11" x 4". Minor fa...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
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Quaker State Oil Sample Pack192 - Quaker State Oil Sample Pack
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Circa 1950. Includes four labelled sample bottles in their original package. Each contains a different grade of oil. Originally sent to dealers and se
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Chrysler "Chryco" Product Tins193 - Chrysler "Chryco" Product Tins
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Five (5) pieces. Canadian. Circa 1960s. Includes: 1 quart super motor oil, 1 quart premium motor oil, 1 quart automatic transmission fluid, cooling sy
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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NOS Mopar Penetrating Oilers194 - NOS Mopar Penetrating Oilers
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Three (3) 4 oz. tin cans. Oxidation on bottoms and tops. $75-100.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Mopar & Chryco Lubricant Tubes195 - Mopar & Chryco Lubricant Tubes
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Seven (7). Five (5) Mopar Lubriplate (4 boxed); 1 Mopar distribution cam lubricant, 1 Chryco cement (boxed). Partially used. Tubes show some surface l
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Chrysler "Chryco" Product Tins196 - Chrysler "Chryco" Product Tins
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Seven (7) pieces. Canadian. Circa 1950. Includes: Anti-freeze, combustion chamber conditioner, sure-grip hypoid lubricant, frost and ice remover, pain
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Chrysler "Chryco" Display Racks197 - Chrysler "Chryco" Display Racks
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Two (2). Canadian. Tire and brake line. Tire rack circa 1950s. Galvanized frame fitted with a two-sided lithographed metal sign. Designed to hold a pa
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Anco Wiper Blades Tin Litho Display Cabinet198 - Anco Wiper Blades Tin Litho Display Cabinet
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American. Circa 1952. Marked, "Advertising Metal Display Co. Made in USA" rear cover. Marked, "Copyright 1952 by the Anderson Company...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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McCord Oil Seals Tin Litho Product Cabinet199 - McCord Oil Seals Tin Litho Product Cabinet
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American. Circa 1930. Store product display rack. 14" x 8.5" x 6". Scuffs, scratches and shop wear. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Delco-Remy Tin Litho Product Cabinet200 - Delco-Remy Tin Litho Product Cabinet
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Circa 1940. Store countertop product display cabinet. Storage under door and in drawers. 12” x 12” x 11”. General surface wear. Minor scratches and im
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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