The Collection of the Late WM Beck

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Welcome to Metz Superlatives Auction #29

This sale continues the chain of 29 we have staged twice yearly since 1991. Sales have totalled over $15 million, and we have successfully represented hundreds and hundreds of past consignors since then.<Br>
This auction is April 22, live in Roanoke, VA , and features many of the best items from the collections of Joseph Durrell, the late William Beck of Memphis, TN , and Franz-Herbert Heydt of western Germany.
<Br>As a service to our consignors, we have elected to offer live online bidding here.<Br>
We have long been trusted for our accurate and honest condition ratings on the items we offer for auction. Enjoy the auction!

Thank you

Gary Metz
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50s-60s Spanish Coca-Cola Thermometer1 - 50s-60s Spanish Coca-Cola Thermometer
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18"x6.25" hard variation to find embossed bottle. Minor edge bends and paint chips lower right corner. Other minor marks. Tube may not be ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1956 Coca-Cola tin bottle thermometer2 - 1956 Coca-Cola tin bottle thermometer
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17" die cut very crisp condition with only a few minuscule marks or tiny scratches. Cond. 9.2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Near mint Coca-cola 50’s tin thermomete3 - Near mint Coca-cola 50’s tin thermomete
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30" tall Very crisp overall cond. With only a few minor marks or spots. Only slightly ambered. 2-3 very shallow crimps. Cond. 8.8-9.2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola tin thermometer4 - 1950’s Coca-cola tin thermometer
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Sign of good taste version. Some minor marks, light-med soiling, a few dents, scratches, med. wear, minor edge rust and marks. 30" tall. Cond. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to thatgimliguy for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Coca-cola 1940’s masonite thermometer5 - Coca-cola 1940’s masonite thermometer
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17"x6.75" one extra hole at top center edge. A few smudges and areas of discoloration. Minor edge chipping lower left. Minor marks otherwi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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42 Coca-cola tin bottle thermometer6 - 42 Coca-cola tin bottle thermometer
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7"x16" a few very small marks and light scratches. Small dents. Especially around top and bottom mounting holes. Lightly soiled. Cond. 7.7...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Coca-cola 1937 near mint tin thermomete7 - Coca-cola 1937 near mint tin thermomete
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This one is complete with the original cardboard box sleeve and exhibits no wear at all. Only the most minor of any surface rubs or marks. Cond. 9.2-9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1939 Coca-cola porcelain thermometer8 - 1939 Coca-cola porcelain thermometer
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Nice Canadian piece with good appearance although has been clear coated with some touchup and restoration around some chipping and the edges. Minor ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to e_zwholesa.. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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1935 Coca-cola tin thermometer9 - 1935 Coca-cola tin thermometer
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17" tall. Nicely embossed. Good colors. A few small chips and nicks. Minor rubs, light wear. Cond. 7.7-8.1.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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1948 Coca-cola Pam thermometer10 - 1948 Coca-cola Pam thermometer
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Beautiful clean example. Near mint as manufactured. Call cond. 9.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Near mint Coca-cola 1959 12” Pam thermo11 - Near mint Coca-cola 1959 12” Pam thermo
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Strong example at cond. 9.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to bpayne42 for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Ward’s Bread Porc. Thermometer 20’s-30’12 - Ward’s Bread Porc. Thermometer 20’s-30’
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Bright and beautiful example. Has a few outer edge nicks and chips, especially lower left corner at extreme edge and top center. As well as 2 surface
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1909 Coca-cola tip tray13 - 1909 Coca-cola tip tray
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Very clean and glossy. Does have 5-6 small shallow crimp type dents and impressions. Otherwise almost flawless with only minor marks, tiny nicks, Cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to bartergaetz for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Beautiful near mint 1910 Coca-cola tip 14 - Beautiful near mint 1910 Coca-cola tip
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Fantastic example, almost no wear or marks. Very light overall crazing. 1 minuscule crimp. As good as you could hope to find. A few tiny edge nicks. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Pepsi-cola 1910 rare tip tray15 - Pepsi-cola 1910 rare tip tray
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Nice overall example, does have a few paint rubs and areas of discoloration on her forehead and her hand. As well as some of the background colors. Ge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Coca-cola 4” 1903 tip tray16 - Coca-cola 4” 1903 tip tray
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Nice example featuring Hilda Clark. Only very slightly faded. A few areas of small very tiny light whitish scratches and marks as well as a few tiny p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1901 6” Coca-cola tip tray17 - 1901 6” Coca-cola tip tray
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Bright and shiny example with bold vivid unfaded color. Does have a manufacturing imperfection or small paint chips above her head to the right in fie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Rare Coca-cola 1905 serving tray18 - Rare Coca-cola 1905 serving tray
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10.5-13" size is just vivid bright and beautiful. Even though it has a series of 10-12 small tiny pecks on the lower half of the tray as well a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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1909 Coca-cola medium oval serving tray19 - 1909 Coca-cola medium oval serving tray
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10.5"x13.25" a few minor crimps and small shallow dents. A number of very light random small scratches. Some minor marks, light wear, gene...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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1909 Coca-cola large oval serving tray20 - 1909 Coca-cola large oval serving tray
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13.5"x16.5" nice shiny color, fairly clean overall on the face of the tray with only minor marks and light scratches. However, near the bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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30’s Coca-cola Kay plywood triangle sig21 - 30’s Coca-cola Kay plywood triangle sig
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Very clean example, NOS. nice bright colors, does have a little bit of weakness in the color as well as minor staining in the central white logo area.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Coca-cola 1950 rare flange sign22 - Coca-cola 1950 rare flange sign
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Features bar and tavern with 2 16" buttons. Some very minor edge rust in a few areas with some spider webbing as well. Both of the buttons are ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola Brunhoff lighted sign23 - 1930’s Coca-cola Brunhoff lighted sign
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Nice counter top example that appears to be totally original in every respect. The cond of the top glass is impeccable and nearly flawless on the insi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 8,500.01
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Rare 1890’s Wine Coca urn dispenser24 - Rare 1890’s Wine Coca urn dispenser
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This piece stands 16" tall and is believed to be the only one in existence. It may have a definite relationship and tie-in with Pemberton's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Coca-cola tin string holder 1940’s25 - Coca-cola tin string holder 1940’s
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This measures 12"x16" and features a reproduction frame. The appearance and cond. is strong overall with only some very minute marks and w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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1922 Coca-cola 4 seasons display cutout26 - 1922 Coca-cola 4 seasons display cutout
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This large impressive piece is very difficult to find in today's market and is considered rare by all. This one is beautifully framed in a very ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Coca-cola 1907 trolley sign27 - Coca-cola 1907 trolley sign
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Framed under plexi-glass. Visible image measures 10.25"x20.5". A good bit of overall color touchup restoration inpainting and enhancement....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 93104215125 for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola florescent lighted sig28 - 1950’s Coca-cola florescent lighted sig
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When illuminated it creates a motion effect when you move your body or head. Nice overall cond. very strong front glass with reverse paint. Has only a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1903 Coca-cola calendar29 - 1903 Coca-cola calendar
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This piece displays well even though it has some damage it is nicely framed and matted under glass and the visible image of the top measures 7.5&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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1911 Coca-cola Hamilton King calendar30 - 1911 Coca-cola Hamilton King calendar
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Matted and framed under Plexi. The visible image measures 10.25"x17.25". Displays well overall. Call cond. 6.0-6.5 but appearance is bette...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Rare 1902 Coca-cola calendar top31 - Rare 1902 Coca-cola calendar top
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Measures 7.75"x10.25". No evidence of ever having had calendar stapled on. Probably trimmed above that area. Although the red pinstripe ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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38 rare Coca-cola policeman display32 - 38 rare Coca-cola policeman display
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Nicely framed under glass. This piece is beautiful. Made in Canada. Very hard and elusive piece to find. It has a few surface creases lower right corn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Rare bell system telephone porc. sign33 - Rare bell system telephone porc. sign
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Measuring 35"x44" is 2-sided large heavy and unusual with its integrated cast iron frame and hanging bracket. Just a wonderful design that...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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1914 Coca-cola tin Betty framed sign34 - 1914 Coca-cola tin Betty framed sign
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A very impressive appearing piece in a large size 31"x41" that is seldom encountered in today's marketplace. Even though this has a fe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1932 Coca-cola cardboard festoon35 - 1932 Coca-cola cardboard festoon
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Strong cond. colorful and impressive. Would extend to over 9' if stretched out complete with original envelope. Almost no major wear. Only a few...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Coca-cola 40’s-50’s rare vint. Neon36 - Coca-cola 40’s-50’s rare vint. Neon
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It has a great appearance and lights up in 3 colors and shines very brightly for its age. Appears to be all original in every respect. Complete with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Coca-cola 1940 cardboard post. aviator 37 - Coca-cola 1940 cardboard post. aviator
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Great color and graphics on this small horizontal poster which is framed under glass. Visible image measures 19.5"x35.5". Very strong cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola J.C. cardboard poster38 - 1930’s Coca-cola J.C. cardboard poster
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Outstanding piece that you rarely ever see. This is complete with the side wing assembly and the top and bottom frame, all of which have long been det
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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1919 Coca-cola calendar girl and bottle39 - 1919 Coca-cola calendar girl and bottle
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Hard to find. This example has nice vivid color. Nicely framed and matted under Plexi-glass. Still has metal strip which is shown. Very small closed t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Coca-cola 1919 calendar girl and glass40 - Coca-cola 1919 calendar girl and glass
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Nice appearing example overall. Although the top 1" of the paper has been pieced in with a replacement metal strip. A little bit of spot restor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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1918 Coca-cola full pad calendar41 - 1918 Coca-cola full pad calendar
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Very nice and desirable example with strong unfaded color. Complete with a full pad including the summary sheet at the rear. 4 areas of minor rust fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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1954 Merita Bread Lone Ranger tin sign42 - 1954 Merita Bread Lone Ranger tin sign
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Great looking example heavily embossed beautiful colors. Features a bread loaf you don't see too often. Does have some minor scratches, a few ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Rare Coca-cola 50 year service ring43 - Rare Coca-cola 50 year service ring
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Beautiful man's Signet ring in 14K gold approx. size 8.5-9. features 10 diamond chips, a wonderfully detailed bottle and 50 year service pin log...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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1904 Coca-cola celluloid L.N. Sign44 - 1904 Coca-cola celluloid L.N. Sign
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Having been framed and restored and beautifully mounted under glass, this is the same piece that is pictured on page 45 of Petretti's 11th editi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Coca-cola tin 6 pack cutout sign45 - Coca-cola tin 6 pack cutout sign
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Dated May 1958. This is one of the harder versions to find. Measures 11"x13" has a few minor surface scratches, small surface stains, most...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to soda-buff for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Coca-cola die cut 6 pack tin sign46 - Coca-cola die cut 6 pack tin sign
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Harder version to find with 6 bottles in a circle on the 6 pack. This one does have a couple of major paint chips and dents in the corner areas as wel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to soda-buff for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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1950 Coca-cola die cut 6 pack sign47 - 1950 Coca-cola die cut 6 pack sign
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6 for 25 cents version. 11"x13". Beautiful example with nice gloss and almost no wear, only minimal edge nicks and marks, certainly nothin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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1954 Coca-cola 6 pack tin cutout sign48 - 1954 Coca-cola 6 pack tin cutout sign
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This one is uniformly ambered to a med shade. Has been clear coated to conceal some surface scratches as well as some minor short scratches with sligh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1954 Coca-cola tin die cut 12 pack sign49 - 1954 Coca-cola tin die cut 12 pack sign
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Great looking example. 3 very shallow dimple dents at 3 of the mounting holes, a few edge paint chips and nicks. None very large in size. Within the b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1963 Coca-cola embossed tin 6 pack sign50 - 1963 Coca-cola embossed tin 6 pack sign
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31"x36". Heavily embossed at the front 3 bottles. 2 short 1" scratches on the lower left portion of the sign. 1-2 tiny nicks within t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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