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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Cosgrave’s Beer Tin Litho Sign401 - Cosgrave’s Beer Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. A Bonnie Brew. Die Cut brass litho with rolled edges. 13" x 9". Original hanging chain. No restoration or touch-ups....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Sanderson's Whiskey Dispensing Urn402 - Sanderson's Whiskey Dispensing Urn
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American. Circa 1900. Drink Sanderson's Mountain Dew Scotch. . Fitted with original spigot and enclosure. 21.5" x 7.5" x 7.5". Pa...
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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Riegeler Bier Porcelain Sign, Germany403 - Riegeler Bier Porcelain Sign, Germany
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German. Circa 1930. Convex. Marked bottom left, "Ferro Email" and bottom right, "Robert Dold, Offenburg i. B." 21" x 19&quo...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Frontenac Export Ale Framed Paper Sign404 - Frontenac Export Ale Framed Paper Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1940s. "Gee! I Wish I was a Woodpecker". Framed paper-under-glass. 22" x 12" A few holes along the upper and low...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Bartholomay Tin Litho Beer Tray405 - Bartholomay Tin Litho Beer Tray
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Lithographed tin serving tray. 12" x 1.5". Uniform surface wear. Some pit marks. Edge wear. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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McCormick's Ice Cream Tin Litho Tray406 - McCormick's Ice Cream Tin Litho Tray
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13" x 1.25". Scattered surface scratches. $150-250.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Black Horse Porcelain Sign407 - Black Horse Porcelain Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. 6' x 16". Edge chips surrounding outer edge mounting holes. $1200-1500.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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30 oz ACL Crated Soda Bottles408 - 30 oz ACL Crated Soda Bottles
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Ten (10) 30oz ACL bottles in wood "12 pack" 7-Up crate. Stamped "7-Up Bottling Co., Windsor, Ont." inside. Bottles 3"-3.5&q...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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7-UP "Like" Tin Litho Sign409 - 7-UP "Like" Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1960. Marked, "Barker 60" lower left edge. 17" x 52.5". Shallow bends and impressions. Border oxidization with e...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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7-UP Tin Litho Door Handle410 - 7-UP Tin Litho Door Handle
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American. Circa 1950. Lithographed tin base plate with chrome-strip handle. 11.75" x 2.75". Minor scuffs, scratches. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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7-Up Porcelain Thermometer411 - 7-Up Porcelain Thermometer
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French Canadian. Circa 1950. 14.75" x 5.75". Minor edge flakes, paint spatter. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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7-UP Tin Litho Sign412 - 7-UP Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1950. Embossed, lithographed tin. Marked "Stout Sign Co - Made in USA", lower edge. 19.5" x 13.75". Minor wear a...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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7-Up Cardboard Sign413 - 7-Up Cardboard Sign
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American. Circa 1950. Die-cut. "Made in USA - Compton & Son" lower edge. 42" x 17.5" framed. Creases and missing material to...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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7-UP Tin Litho Sign414 - 7-UP Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1944. Art Deco. Marked, "Made in USA 3-44 Stout Sign Co" lower edge. 31" x 11.5". New old stock. $300-500.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Sprite Tin Litho Product Rack Sign415 - Sprite Tin Litho Product Rack Sign
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Single-sided metal. 9" x 7". Edge flakes and blemishes. Retains original mounting hardware. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Canada Dry Tin Litho Door "Push" Plate416 - Canada Dry Tin Litho Door "Push" Plate
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Marked, "C-837-2" lower edge. 11.75" x 3.5". Surface scratches, edge wear. $150-250.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Canada Dry Tin Litho Sign417 - Canada Dry Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1950. Embossed, lithographed tin. Marked "C-1246-1" - Made in USA", lower edge. 29.75" x 13.5". $400-600.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Canada Dry Tin Litho Sign418 - Canada Dry Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1950. Rare. 47.25" x 18.5". A few minor touch-ups, scattered surface wear. $600-800.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Canada Dry Tin Litho Sign419 - Canada Dry Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Embossed. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs, St. Thomas Ontario," lower center edge. 27" x 19.5". Mounting p...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Mountain Dew 28oz "Hillbilly" Bottle420 - Mountain Dew 28oz "Hillbilly" Bottle
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Scarce larger "Hillbilly" ACL bottle. 11.75" x 3". A few very minor surface scuffs. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper421 - 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 Topper422 - 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 (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper423 - 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 (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Kleen-Flo Motor Conditioner Tin Litho Sign424 - Kleen-Flo Motor Conditioner Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Marked, "CCC" lower rear edge. 9.5" x 7.75". Paint loss along upper edge. Surface scratches. $150-250.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Prestone Antifreeze Clock425 - Prestone Antifreeze Clock
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Circa 1940. Marked "Made in Canada", lower edge. Spring-driven, key-wound mechanism. 9.75" x 1.5". Untouched original condition....
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
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Prest-O-Lite Batteries Clock426 - Prest-O-Lite Batteries Clock
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Circa 1940. Canadian. Marked "Associated Advertising, Toronto", front and reverse. 16" x 2". Electric mechanism runs loudly. Unt...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Prestone Antifreeze Porcelain Thermometer427 - Prestone Antifreeze Porcelain Thermometer
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Canadian. Marked, "Made in Canada". 9.75” dia. Minor crazing to chrome plated bezel. $800-1200.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Jack Frost Antifreeze Painted Wood Thermometer428 - Jack Frost Antifreeze Painted Wood Thermometer
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Canadian. Circa 1920. Rare. Product manufactured by Gooderham & Worts Ltd., Toronto, Ontario. 21" x 5.5". Fading to lettering, lower q...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Firestone Tires Tin Litho Sign429 - Firestone Tires Tin Litho Sign
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Circa 1950s. Lithographed tin. "First For Safety" slogan. "Firestone" logo is raised 0.5" off wall. 28.5" x 17.75"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Monarch Batteries Tin Litho Sign430 - Monarch Batteries Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950s. Lithographed tin. Marked, "General Steel Wares Ltd."(Toronto), upper rear; and "Property of Monarch Battery Mf...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Raybestos Brakes Tin Litho Sign431 - Raybestos Brakes Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1930. Embossed. Wood framed. Signed, “Made in USA” lower left and “G74” lower right. 36.5” x 72”. Minor dimples. Retains original blac
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Acadian Tea Tin Litho Serving Tray432 - Acadian Tea Tin Litho Serving Tray
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Canadian. Circa 1920. Rare. Lithographed metal serving tray. Exceptionally colourful and detailed. Marked, "No. 44" lower edge. 16.5"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Salada Tea Porcelain Door Push433 - Salada Tea Porcelain Door Push
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Two-sided. Cobalt and cream. Signed, "P&M Orillia 55". 3.25" x 32". Bending and related pressure flaking upper and lower mid...
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Salada Tea Porcelain Door "Push" Bar434 - Salada Tea Porcelain Door "Push" Bar
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Marked, "P&M 50"(Porcelain & Metal, Orillia) lower right edge. 32" x 3". Minute edge flakes. $300-...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee Tin Litho Sign435 - Mother Parkers Tea and Coffee Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. 19.25" x 47.25". Shallow bends. Drilled mounting holes. Scattered surface loss, scuffs and scratches. No restoration. Blue overp...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Tin Litho Sign436 - Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Raised border. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd., St. Thomas Ontario," rear lower edge. 47" x 19". Mino...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Red Rose Tea Tin Litho Sign437 - Red Rose Tea Tin Litho Sign
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Marked, "Made in Canada CCC 56" lower right edge. 27.5" x 19.5". $250-350.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Red Rose Tea Tin Litho Sign438 - Red Rose Tea Tin Litho Sign
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Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd, St. Thomas Ontario", lower rear edge. 29.25" x 19.25". $400-600.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Red Rose Tea Hanging Product Display Shelf439 - Red Rose Tea Hanging Product Display Shelf
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Canadian. Tin Litho. 30" x 6" x 6". $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Salada Porcelain "Tea Box" Sign440 - Salada Porcelain "Tea Box" Sign
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19" x 10". Chip below upper left grommet. $400-500.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Red Rose Tea Porcelain Door "Push" Plate441 - Red Rose Tea Porcelain Door "Push" Plate
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Canadian. Circa 1940. 9.25" x 3". $500-700.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Red Rose Tea Tin Litho Sign442 - Red Rose Tea Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd, St. Thomas Ont", lower edge. 23.5" x 3.75". Pinpoint edge flecks, $30...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Red Rose Tea Tin Litho Sign443 - Red Rose Tea Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1920. Rare. Self-framed tin. Marked, "Made in Canada - St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd, St. Thomas Ontario" lower edge. 19.5&qu...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Garage Operators Association Poster444 - 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 (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Locktite Tire Patch Tin Litho Product Cabinet445 - Locktite Tire Patch Tin Litho Product Cabinet
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Canadian. Circa 1920. Rare. Walkerville, Ontario. 18" x 8" x 8". Scuffs, scratches and shop wear. Shallow impressions, oxidization. $...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Spitfire Motor Oil Quart Can446 - Spitfire Motor Oil Quart Can
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One (1) imperial quart. Visco Petroleum Products Limited, Toronto, Montreal. Minor impressions. Advanced surface loss with crazing. Pierced lid. $400-
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to fireguyfire for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Spitfire Motor Oil Quart Can447 - Spitfire Motor Oil Quart Can
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Rare. One Imperial Quart. 6.5" x 4" x 4". A few surface blemishes. Soil and mild stain. $1200-1500.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Spitfire Motor Oil Six Quart Can448 - Spitfire Motor Oil Six Quart Can
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Six (6) Imperial Quarts. Canadian. Circa 1940. 9.5" x 8.5" x 5.5". Scattered shallow impressions, surface blemishes and minor stain. ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
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McColl Bros & Co. Ruler449 - McColl Bros & Co. Ruler
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Canadian. Circa 1910. Rare. The predecessor to McColl-Frontenac Oil Company of Red Indian Gas/Oil relation. 12" x 1 1/8" x .25". $100...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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Red Indian Aviation Motor Oil Quart Can450 - Red Indian Aviation Motor Oil Quart Can
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One (1) imperial quart. Canadian. McColl-Frontenac Oil Company. Minor impressions, lid oxidization. Pierced lid. $300-500.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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