Advertising and Petroliana Auction

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Featuring a huge 50 year collection of advertising and Petroliana collectibles. This is an on-site auction to be held in Watertown, NY. The first 300 lots are to be sold simultaneously on ebay live auctions. Hundreds more lots are to be sold to to the in-person auction gallery!



<b>SPECIALS</b> include a rare 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. Only 532 made! Plus, a 1935 Chevy Coup. Both show cars!



This auction showcases <b>GAS STATION MEMORABILIA</b> including vintage gas pumps (visible & early electric), tin signs, globes, road & building signs, 500+ tin containers, maps, advertising items, etc, etc. Plus, <b>100+ VINTAGE RADIOS</b>, including table top & consoles from the 1920’s-50’s, early Wurlitzer jukebox, antique theater pop corn maker, large <b>BEVERAGE COLLECTION</b> including advertising tin signs, thermometer signs, 100’s of bottles by various makers, large coolers, etc., etc. Also, thousands of <b>VINTAGE AUTO PARTS</b> from early 20th C. Plus 3 Model T bodies & chassis including brass Model T & other Model T frames, early radiator caps, early car lanterns, several early motors, nice steering wheels, headlamps & much, much more. Also, collectible <b>VENDING MACHINES</b>, 50+ Hess truck collection, large quantity of <b>AUTO EPHEMERA</b> including catalogs, manuals, maps, etc. Plus, modern NASCAR collectibles including cars & autographed Jeff Gordon jacket, etc., etc. Also, toys, mechanic’s equipment & much, much more.

Well-over 600 lots in this all-day auction! If you are able to attend in person, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to bid on many more fine items.



TW Conroy strives for full disclosure about condition of items offered at its auction. We note obvious “issues” or problems with lots and include this within the item’s description and seek to show images that show the problems. If no issues are mentioned, then you can rightfully assume that the item is in “good” condition. For this auction, <b>all items are being sold in “as found” condition and all sales are final.</b>



This live auction commences on SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) & 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) and is conducted by TW Conroy, Central New York’s leading auction gallery & appraiser.



Lots in this auction can be previewed in-person on Friday, April 19, 2002 from 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) and 2 hours prior to the auction on Saturday. All can be previewed at the auction site at 180 Duffy Street, Watertown, NY. (Take Rt. 81N to Arsenal St. Exit 45 in Watertown, turn on Arsenal toward city, go for 1 mi. & watch for auction signs.) For additional information telephone 315-638-6434 or go to twconroy.com.
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Lot 049: Sinclair Lollipop Porcelain Sign49 - Lot 049: Sinclair Lollipop Porcelain Sign
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Sinclair Lollipop Porcelain Sign; frame 5' t x 28" w; sign 24" dia; repainted frame; double sided sign; in as found condition with pai...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 050: Mobil 9 Ft. Pegasus Sign50 - Lot 050: Mobil 9 Ft. Pegasus Sign
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Pegasus Sign; approx 8' 10"w x 6' 10"t x 2.5" deep; in very good as found condition with chip in white on top of lower wing. ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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Lot 051: Sinclair Pylon Road Sign51 - Lot 051: Sinclair Pylon Road Sign
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Sinclair Sign; standing approx.6 ft. diameter, iron sign post has been repainted; sign in good as found condition; stands approx 20 ft.; new owner res
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Lot 052: Esso Oval Road Sign52 - Lot 052: Esso Oval Road Sign
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Large oval, double-sided Esso road/building sign in as found condition with paint losses and surface rust as shown in photos; new owner responsible fo
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 053: Gulf Road Sign53 - Lot 053: Gulf Road Sign
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Large round, double sided Gulf road/building sign in as found condition with paint losses, bullet holes and surface rust as shown in photos; new owner
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 053_A: SOCONY Gasoline Porcelain Sign53A - Lot 053_A: SOCONY Gasoline Porcelain Sign
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Socony Gasoline Porcelain 1-Sided Sign. Mounted on wood frame, single sided. In as found condition with partial repainting, surface rust and paint los
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 053_B: Round Flying Service Road Sign53B - Lot 053_B: Round Flying Service Road Sign
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Round Flying Service 2-Sided Road Sign; Approximately 4 ft. diameter in as found condition with paint losses and surface rust on panels and edges; Als
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 053_C: Sunoco Oil Sign53C - Lot 053_C: Sunoco Oil Sign
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Diamond shaped Sunoco Oil Sign in as found condition with paint losses and surface rust; single sided building sign approximately 4 ft. long x 21 ft.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 054: Esso Porcelain Sign54 - Lot 054: Esso Porcelain Sign
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Esso Square Porcelain, 2-Sided Sign; 30" x 30"; in as found condition with paint losses, surface rust and repainting as shown in photos. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 055: Mobil 4 Ft. Pegasus Sign55 - Lot 055: Mobil 4 Ft. Pegasus Sign
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Pegasus Mobil Fiberglass Reproduction; Very good as found condition with no obvious problems; 46" l x 35" t. New owner responsible for pic...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 056: "Get Casite and Go!" Folding Advertising Sign56 - Lot 056: "Get Casite and Go!" Folding Advertising Sign
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"Get Casite and Go!" Folding Advertising Sign. Good as found condition with minor paint loss, dirty. Extending rear legs. 18"w x 27.5...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 057: Three (3) Gargoyle 5-gal. Rectangular Oil Drums57 - Lot 057: Three (3) Gargoyle 5-gal. Rectangular Oil Drums
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Three (3) Gargoyle 5-gal. Rectangular Oil Drums. Two with wooden framed carriers, one without. Labels on cans are intact, but covered in various state
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Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Lot 058: Eleven (11) Mobiloil Gargoyle Containers58 - Lot 058: Eleven (11) Mobiloil Gargoyle Containers
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Eleven (11) Mobiloil Gargoyle Containers in as found condition. Three containers filled with their contents, rest have been drained. Also includes two
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 059: Eveready Prestone Anti-Freeze Folding Metal Display Rack w/Containers59 - Lot 059: Eveready Prestone Anti-Freeze Folding Metal Display Rack w/Containers
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Eveready Prestone Anti-Freeze Folding Metal Display Rack with 9 one gallon anti-freeze containers. Rack in good as found condition with some paint los
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Lot 060: Boyce Moto Meter Universal Model Thermo/Radiator Cap60 - Lot 060: Boyce Moto Meter Universal Model Thermo/Radiator Cap
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Boyce MotoMeter Universal Model Thermometer Radiator Cap with extending wings. Chip on crest of one wing. Amateur repair to top. Inside diameter 2&q...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 061: Boyce Moto Meter Midget Model Thermo/Radiator Cap61 - Lot 061: Boyce Moto Meter Midget Model Thermo/Radiator Cap
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Boyce MotoMeter Midget Model Thermometer Radiator Cap. Bird wing design. As found condition with some scuffing to plated metal surface. Inside diamete
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 062: Boyce Moto Meter Universal  Thermo/RadiatorCap62 - Lot 062: Boyce Moto Meter Universal Thermo/RadiatorCap
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Boyce MotoMeter Universal Model Radiator-Thermometer Cap with hinged top and extending wings. Overall good condition with some pitting to plated metal
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 063: Indian Head Pontiac Radiator Cap63 - Lot 063: Indian Head Pontiac Radiator Cap
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Indian Head Pontiac Radiator Cap by Ternstedt Mnfg Co Detroit. Good as found condition with some pitting and discoloration to plated metal surface. In
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 064: Boyce MotoMeter Midget Model Thermo/ Radiator Cap64 - Lot 064: Boyce MotoMeter Midget Model Thermo/ Radiator Cap
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Boyce MotoMeter Midget Model Thermometer Radiator Cap. With extending ball ends. As found condition; Dirty discoloration, one screw missing. Outside t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 065: Boyce MotoMeter Universal  Thermo/ Radiator Cap65 - Lot 065: Boyce MotoMeter Universal Thermo/ Radiator Cap
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Boyce MotoMeter Universal Model Thermometer Radiator Cap. With extended wings. Good as found condition; Dirty with discoloration. Inside diameter 2&...
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Lot 066: Ford Thermo/ Radiator Cap66 - Lot 066: Ford Thermo/ Radiator Cap
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Ford Thermometer Radiator Cap. Overall good as found condition with losses to plating. Inside diameter 2.25", Overall dimensions 3.5"t x 2...
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Lot 067: Boyce MotoMeter Midget Model Thermo/ Radiator Cap67 - Lot 067: Boyce MotoMeter Midget Model Thermo/ Radiator Cap
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Boyce MotoMeter Midget Model Thermometer Radiator Cap with extending ball ends. As found condition. Exterior thread 2", Overall dimensions 3.5&...
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Lot 068: Boyce MotoMeter Standard Model Thermo/ Radiator Cap68 - Lot 068: Boyce MotoMeter Standard Model Thermo/ Radiator Cap
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Boyce MotoMeter Standard Model Thermometer Radiator Cap. As found condition; Losses to base cap, pitting and plating loss to head. Inside diameter 2 5
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 069: Boyce MotoMeter Universal  Thermo/ Radiator Cap69 - Lot 069: Boyce MotoMeter Universal Thermo/ Radiator Cap
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Boyce MotoMeter Universal Model Thermometer Radiator Cap. Good as found condition with pitting and dirt. Post thread 5/8"diameter, Overall dime...
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Lot 070: Boyce MotoMeter Universal Thermo/ Radiator Cap70 - Lot 070: Boyce MotoMeter Universal Thermo/ Radiator Cap
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Boyce MotoMeter Universal Thermometer Radiator Cap. Good condition with overall pitting and silver plate loss. Inside diameter 2", Overall dime...
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Lot 071: Pair of Squeeze Bulb Car Horns71 - Lot 071: Pair of Squeeze Bulb Car Horns
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Pair of squeeze bulb car horns. One labeled "Eagle, Made in Pakistan" the other label reads "Eagle, Made in Pakistan New Eddison &...
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Lot 072: Tin "Coca-Cola Sign of Good Taste"72 - Lot 072: Tin "Coca-Cola Sign of Good Taste"
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Tin "Coca-Cola Sign of Good Taste". As found condition with some paint losses around edges and minor pitting of face. 19.5"l x 8"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 073: Tin "Royal Crown Cola" Advertising Sign73 - Lot 073: Tin "Royal Crown Cola" Advertising Sign
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Tin "Royal Crown Cola" Advertising Sign. Many minor dents (BB gun?), scratching of surface in as found condition. Great color. 54" l ...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 220.00
 
 
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Lot 074: Tin Sign "Ice Cold Coca-Cola Sold Here"74 - Lot 074: Tin Sign "Ice Cold Coca-Cola Sold Here"
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Tin Sign "Ice Cold Coca-Cola Sold Here". Ca. 1969. Very good as found condition. 17.5"l x 12.25"t. Est. $100-200.
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Lot 075: Pair of Pepsi Chalk Board Signs75 - Lot 075: Pair of Pepsi Chalk Board Signs
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Pair of Pepsi Chalk Board Signs. Both have paint losses to edges, some minor rust. Made by Stout Industries, ca. 1975. 27"t x 19"w. Est. $...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 150.00
 
 
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Lot 076: Porcelain Sign "Eli A Burdick Enjoy Red Rock Cola"76 - Lot 076: Porcelain Sign "Eli A Burdick Enjoy Red Rock Cola"
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Porcelain Hanging Sign "Eli A Burdick Enjoy Red Rock Cola". Double sided; in as found condition with paint losses along edges. Overall dir...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 077: "Have a Pepsi" Thermometer77 - Lot 077: "Have a Pepsi" Thermometer
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"Have a Pepsi" Thermometer. Very good as found condition. Embossed Pepsi cap. 27"t x 7.25"w. Est. $100-200.
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Lot 078: Pair of Pepsi-Cola Thermometers78 - Lot 078: Pair of Pepsi-Cola Thermometers
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Pair of Tin Pepsi-Cola Thermometers. As found condition with some paint loss to both, one sign with piece of edge missing and surface rust. 27"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 079: Sign "Free! Fire King Dishes Minimum Purchase…."79 - Lot 079: Sign "Free! Fire King Dishes Minimum Purchase…."
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Wood Sign "Free! Fire King Dishes Minimum Purchase….". Hand painted. As found condition with approximately 1" deep x 2" tall los...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 080: Tin Oval Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign80 - Lot 080: Tin Oval Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign
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Tin Oval Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign. As found condition with minor paint scratches to surface. Some losses around edges. Overall good cond
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 081: Pair of Tin Mission Thermometer Advertising Signs81 - Lot 081: Pair of Tin Mission Thermometer Advertising Signs
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Pair of Tin Mission Soda Thermometer Advertising Signs. Mission of California sign in very good as found condition, 17"t x 5"w x .5"d...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 082: Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign82 - Lot 082: Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign
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Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign in the form of embossed bottle within an oblong background. Very good as found condition, minor paint losse
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 083: Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign83 - Lot 083: Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign
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Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign. In the shape of embossed bottle. Overall good condition with minor paint losses to edges and some surface
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Lot 084: Tin "Enjoy Squirt" Thermometer Advertising Sign84 - Lot 084: Tin "Enjoy Squirt" Thermometer Advertising Sign
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Tin "Enjoy Squirt" Thermometer Advertising Sign. Copyright 1961. Overall good as found condition with paint loss to lower left corner, sur...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 085: Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign85 - Lot 085: Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign
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Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer Advertising Sign in form of deeply embossed bottle. By Donasco, Made in U.S.A. Very good as found condition, minor paint los
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Lot 086: Lot of 78 New York State License Plates86 - Lot 086: Lot of 78 New York State License Plates
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Lot of 78 New York State License Plates. Including 1909 plate with original hangers, 27 plates from 1911-1919, 50 plates from 1920-1929. As found cond
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 086A: Twenty-one (21) NYS Motorcycle License Plates86A - Lot 086A: Twenty-one (21) NYS Motorcycle License Plates
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Twenty-one (21) NYS Motorcycle License Plates. Including 1926 and 1927 (poor condition), 1940, '44, '46-'49, '52, '53, '55, ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 087: Electro Model B Oil Car Lantern, ca. 190087 - Lot 087: Electro Model B Oil Car Lantern, ca. 1900
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Electro Model B Oil Car Lantern, ca. 1900. Good as found condition with some minor dents as shown in photograph. All original with one green and one r
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Lot 088: Four (4) Auto "Stop" Lights88 - Lot 088: Four (4) Auto "Stop" Lights
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Four (4) Auto "Stop" Lights. Three with red lenses, one with blue lens. Various makers. All original. In good as found condition with some...
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Lot 089: Four (4) Glass "Stop" Lenses89 - Lot 089: Four (4) Glass "Stop" Lenses
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Four (4) Glass "Stop" Lenses. Very good as found condition. One round Arrow 42, one round Dietz 232, one oval National, other oval unknown...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 090: Five (5) Matching Glass Automotive Lamps90 - Lot 090: Five (5) Matching Glass Automotive Lamps
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Set of Five (5) matching Glass Automotive Lamps. Marked Pat. 1919. Very good as found condition. All clear glass with ruby red lenses. 3.5"diam...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 091: Dietz Sentinel Tail Model No.20 Brass Automotive Lamp91 - Lot 091: Dietz Sentinel Tail Model No.20 Brass Automotive Lamp
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Dietz Sentinel Tail Model No.20 Brass Automotive Lamp with three lenses including 2.75"diameter ruby red, 2"diameter blue, 2"diameter...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 092: Waltham Car Clock92 - Lot 092: Waltham Car Clock
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Waltham Car Clock with Roman Numeral Dial. Overall good as found condition with some pitting and paint loss to black frame. 3"diameter. 2.25&qu...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 093: Three (3) Elgin Car Clocks93 - Lot 093: Three (3) Elgin Car Clocks
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Three (3) Elgin Car Clocks. All with second hands. First is 8-day clock with beveled glass lens, marked "Stewart" on reverse, clock face d...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 094: Sandoz 8 Day Car Clock94 - Lot 094: Sandoz 8 Day Car Clock
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Sandoz 8 Day Car Clock. Ornate rectangular frame with gold applied numerals to cloth faced dial. Made in Switzerland. Overall good as found condition
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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