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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1940’s Coca-cola porc. door bar sign301 - 1940’s Coca-cola porc. door bar sign
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4"x30". A few shallow crimps, bends, and dents. A few minor paint chips and nicks. Only mod. Wear otherwise. Cond. 7.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to kidzklb for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Coca-cola 1950’s porc. door bar sign302 - Coca-cola 1950’s porc. door bar sign
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3.25"x34". Very clean front surface, a few edge chips and nicks. Only minor marks otherwise. Cond. 8.2-8.4+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola porc. door bar sign303 - 1950’s Coca-cola porc. door bar sign
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3"x31". Very clean with only a few edge chips and nicks, minor surface scratches and marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to kidzklb for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola German tin wind up toy304 - 1950’s Coca-cola German tin wind up toy
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Shows a tractor trailer on the side of the tin litho. 14.75" long. Works fine and displays nicely with only light wear and soiling.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola porc.script die-cut si305 - 1930’s Coca-cola porc.script die-cut si
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5.5"x18". New/old stock. Beautiful cond at 9.9.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola porc.die-cut scriptsig306 - 1930’s Coca-cola porc.die-cut scriptsig
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A few small chips around the "d" of drink and bottom center, as well as some edge nicks and light wear. Cond. 7.8-8.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to vmc44 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1979 Coca-cola Smith Miller toy truck307 - 1979 Coca-cola Smith Miller toy truck
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13" long, beautiful cond with only light dust and soiling. Complete with 6 miniature cases.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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1931 Coca-cola Metalcraft toy truck308 - 1931 Coca-cola Metalcraft toy truck
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This version has the metal wheels. 11" long. No bottles. The truck appears to have been cleaned and restored with new decals and new yellow and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Coca-cola 1950’s 42” S.foam disp. bottl309 - Coca-cola 1950’s 42” S.foam disp. bottl
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Great display piece. One of the strongest examples I've ever seen. Only a few mild dents, minor marks, small scratches, The white letters may ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to cchd78 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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1950’s plasticmetal Coca-cola top.displ310 - 1950’s plasticmetal Coca-cola top.displ
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7.5" tall complete with original box. This is an absolutely beautiful piece with no marks or wear. Near mint as manufactured. Cond. 9.2-9.5. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Coca-cola china change receiver plate311 - Coca-cola china change receiver plate
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10.5" manufactured by Lamberton Sterling China. The exact age is unknown. The decoration is in the style of 1900. Overall cond. very nice at 8....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate312 - 1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate
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Topless version complete with gold gesso frame but no glass or shadow box assembly. Some chips and color loss on the frame. The tray itself has some s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate313 - 1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate
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Very clean example, almost pristine of the side view of the girl with the red tam. Complete with frame and shadowbox which is slightly dirty and dusty
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate314 - 1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate
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Another beautiful example. Girl with gold tam looking directly forward. Only a few minor rubs, small marks, complete with frame glass and shadow box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate 315 - 1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate
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Side view of girl with low cut top cover. The plate is very clean with only very tiny marks and light soiling. Complete with frame and shadow box asse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1934 Coca-cola serving tray316 - 1934 Coca-cola serving tray
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A number of random horizontal and vertical scratches that appear as razor type cuts. Avg.-just above avg. rim nicks. Fairly clean border but somewhat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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1907 tin Coca-cola change or tip tray317 - 1907 tin Coca-cola change or tip tray
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Nice color and gloss. 2-3 small dents or crimps on the face of the tray. Visible when viewed at an angle. Normal crazing. Only minor marks otherwise.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola tin change or tip tray318 - 1910 Coca-cola tin change or tip tray
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A small dimple dent at 9:00 in field. Some light edge rust at the intersection of the border at the bottom. A few small stains and marks otherwise. Ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to managedllc for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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1913 Coca-cola tin change or tip tray319 - 1913 Coca-cola tin change or tip tray
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A few small surface crimps and minor shallow dents. 1-2 tiny areas of slight pitting on the face of the tray. The top of the rim is somewhat slightly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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2 1930’s coca-cola paper keg labels320 - 2 1930’s coca-cola paper keg labels
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16" cond. 9.0 with only some minor fold marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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2 1940 Coca-cola paper keg labels321 - 2 1940 Coca-cola paper keg labels
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16" cond. 9.0 with just some minor fold marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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2 1940 Coca-cola paper keg labels322 - 2 1940 Coca-cola paper keg labels
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16" these have cutouts for wooden spigots at the bottom, minor folds, cond. 9.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1950’sCoca-cola crdbrd.c.o.state festoo323 - 1950’sCoca-cola crdbrd.c.o.state festoo
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Complete with 5 pieces and the original envelope. All 5 pieces extend to over 12' in width. Nice cond. overall, bright and colorful with almost ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1940’s masonite wd Coca-cola Kay disply324 - 1940’s masonite wd Coca-cola Kay disply
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78" x 12". The button in the middle is a reproduction but displays nicely. Overall cond. of the sign itself is very nice with only a few p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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1960 plst.mtl.Price Bro.Coca-colaLt.up 325 - 1960 plst.mtl.Price Bro.Coca-colaLt.up
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14"x16". Produces a great, colorful starburst effect. Nice overall cond. with only light soiling and mod. Wear. A few small scratches and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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1950Coca-cola crdbrd.diecutcars festoon326 - 1950Coca-cola crdbrd.diecutcars festoon
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5 pieces extends to over 12'. Light wear, a few mild-mod creases. 1-2 strong bends. Light soiling. Cond. 8.0-8.2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to strdstvd for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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30-40’sCoca-cola mtl.plywd Kaydisp.sign327 - 30-40’sCoca-cola mtl.plywd Kaydisp.sign
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Slightly darkened, light-med soiling, a little bit of paint wear. Small chip on the tip of Florida. A little bit of paint checking and weakness up in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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40-50’s Vendo Coca-cola coin changer328 - 40-50’s Vendo Coca-cola coin changer
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Nice overall restoration, great paint. A little bit of pitting and weathering on the plated surfaces. Only light wear, minor marks otherwise. Cond. 8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola metal airline cooler329 - 1950’s Coca-cola metal airline cooler
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Nicely restored. 17"x12". A few minor paint chips and nicks. Light soiling and minor marks otherwise. Cond. 8.5-8.8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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30-40’sEsskayMts.mtl.bodied glass globe330 - 30-40’sEsskayMts.mtl.bodied glass globe
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Nicely cleaned and restored and repainted body with nice quality new/old stock lenses installed. Overall cond very strong at 9.0-9.5. Stands 18"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1920’s-30’s Van Camp milk glass globe331 - 1920’s-30’s Van Camp milk glass globe
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12" tall fairly clean overall. Although the letters are somewhat soiled and darkened from age. Seems to be original paint inside the incised le...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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1950’s-60’s Coca-cola Hifi Club banner332 - 1950’s-60’s Coca-cola Hifi Club banner
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This large impressive banner is made of some kind of shiny fabric, nylon, rayon, maybe silk, not sure, with fringe and measures 6'x6'. I'...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Wooden Coca-cola circa 1915 gum box333 - Wooden Coca-cola circa 1915 gum box
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6"x12"x6" high. Strong remaining stencil on all 4 sides. Somewhat darkened, especially on the ends. A few cracks, some general overal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Coca-cola 1920’s paper litho poster334 - Coca-cola 1920’s paper litho poster
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Matted and framed under glass. Has been cleaned and restored. The visible image measures 11.75"x19.5". The metal strips are missing. There...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Circa 30-40’s orig. art Kew-bee Bread335 - Circa 30-40’s orig. art Kew-bee Bread
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10.5"x39" colorful, whimsical and cute artwork. Small tack holes at the corners, only light wear or soiling, minor marks otherwise, cond. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to 61812397673 for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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1944 Coca-cola paper litho poster336 - 1944 Coca-cola paper litho poster
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Framed under glass, measures 11"x42". 1 neat med central crease, otherwise very clean with almost no wear, and only light soiling. Made in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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1920’s Coca-cola paper poster337 - 1920’s Coca-cola paper poster
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Nicely framed under glass. This large heavy poster measures 28"x57". Good color and cond overall remains, however, it does have some folds...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1950 porc.Coca-cola fount.Serv.kickplat338 - 1950 porc.Coca-cola fount.Serv.kickplat
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12"x30". Touched up spot between fountain and service on the red bands. Some edge chips and nicks, some surface marks, wear, and rubbing. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 93104215125 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1950Coca-cola porc.fount.serv.kickplate339 - 1950Coca-cola porc.fount.serv.kickplate
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12"x30". A number of heavy surface scratches and marks. Minor edge nicks, cond. 6.5-7.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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20-30’s Hdlight overalls porc.kickplate340 - 20-30’s Hdlight overalls porc.kickplate
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10"x32". Even though the cond is only about a 6.0, this sign still has a lot of graphic appeal. Has 5-6 fairly large chips, with some touc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to kidzklb for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Coca-cola 1938porc. Steel sidewalksign341 - Coca-cola 1938porc. Steel sidewalksign
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30"x65" complete with a marked base. Fairly heavy overall wear, although still presents very well. Does have a couple of strong chips at 5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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30-40’s porcelain barber shop sign342 - 30-40’s porcelain barber shop sign
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Nice 48"x8" half round building sign. 1 .25" chip about the third row down, otherwise only a few small marks and tiny nicks and evide...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to ccbbwoody for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Circa 1940’s Good Golf porc. sign343 - Circa 1940’s Good Golf porc. sign
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10.5" very clean with no marks or wear to speak of. Cond. 9.8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1920’s-30’s Kettle porcelain sign344 - 1920’s-30’s Kettle porcelain sign
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11"x13". Early and unusual. Some larger edge chips, slight convex bow or warp on the sign. Overall light-med surface scratches and general...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1890’s porcelain Millers Soda sign345 - 1890’s porcelain Millers Soda sign
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18"x24". Very heavy and early. It has some general overall decent quality restoration and clearcoating. Evidence of some old damage is sti...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to surf-avenu.. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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30-40’s Victory Flour porc. flange sign346 - 30-40’s Victory Flour porc. flange sign
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Neat graphic Canadian piece measuring 18"x18". Only light wear, a few surface marks and scratches, a few small chips. Except for a couple ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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1930’sCoca-cola Can. porc.flange sign347 - 1930’sCoca-cola Can. porc.flange sign
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17"x20". Nice overall appearance. The better side is fairly clean within the border except for some surface scratches and marks. The lesse...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Complete 1932 Coca-cola litho calendar348 - Complete 1932 Coca-cola litho calendar
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Full pad and metal strip with cover sheet. Light-med soiling, somewhat darkened, especially at the top of the calendar and along the border and especi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1932 Coca-cola paper calendar349 - 1932 Coca-cola paper calendar
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Framed under Plexiglas. Has the metal strip. Has only a December page. Very clean calendar though with almost no wear or marks. Nice bright, unfaded c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1934 Coca-cola paper calendar350 - 1934 Coca-cola paper calendar
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Complete with metal strip and full pad and cover sheet. Very clean, nice appearance. 2.5" long closed tear right center side and a 2" clos...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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