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 095: Tin Esso Touring Service Map Rack w/Maps95 - Lot 095: Tin Esso Touring Service Map Rack w/Maps
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Tin Esso Touring Service Map Rack. Includes 35+ maps of Eastern U.S. States to Canada. Maps in good as found condition. Rack with minor paint losses a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 096: Tin Mobil Red "O" Map Rack w/Maps96 - Lot 096: Tin Mobil Red "O" Map Rack w/Maps
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Tin Mobil Red "O" Map Rack. Includes 50+ maps, New York, New Jersey, Southern NE, Indiana, Michigan, Southwest, Northern NE, etc. Rack in ...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Lot 097: Cities Service Road Map Tin Rack w/Maps97 - Lot 097: Cities Service Road Map Tin Rack w/Maps
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Cities Service Road Map Tin Rack. Includes 14 maps of New York, Florida, New England, PA, Mexico and Idaho. As found condition with paint wear at top
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Estimate : 120.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 098: 18 Wood Gas Measuring Sticks98 - Lot 098: 18 Wood Gas Measuring Sticks
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Sixteen (16) Wooden Measuring Sticks to measure gasoline levels in pumps. 1915-1920's. including Pennzoil, SOCONY, and other brand advertising. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 099: "Peoples Oil and Fuel Co." Oil Cabinet99 - Lot 099: "Peoples Oil and Fuel Co." Oil Cabinet
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Wood "Peoples Oil and Fuel Co." Oil Cabinet on Wheels. Hand painted. Tong and groove construction with pitched roof. Repair to lower right...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 100: Tin "USL Battery Service" Advertising Sign100 - Lot 100: Tin "USL Battery Service" Advertising Sign
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Tin "USL Battery Service" Advertising Sign. Good as found condition with paint loss around edges, some blistering around bottom left corne...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Lot 101: Tin "Buy Atlas" Tab Advertising Sign101 - Lot 101: Tin "Buy Atlas" Tab Advertising Sign
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Tin "Buy Atlas" Tab Advertising Sign. Good as found condition with minor paint losses around edges. 15.5"w x 21.5"t. Est. $80-160.
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Lot 102: Porcelain Sign "Whippet and Willys-Knight Genuine Parts"102 - Lot 102: Porcelain Sign "Whippet and Willys-Knight Genuine Parts"
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"Whippet and Willys-Knight Genuine Parts" Two-sided Porcelain Advertising Sign; as found condition with paint losses at hanger holes and a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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Lot 103: SOCONY Gasoline Motor Oils Cardboard Advertising Sign103 - Lot 103: SOCONY Gasoline Motor Oils Cardboard Advertising Sign
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SOCONY Gasoline Motor Oils Cardboard Advertising Sign in gold painted frame (not original). As found condition with tears to bottom right and upper le
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 104: Tin "Quaker State" Advertising Sign104 - Lot 104: Tin "Quaker State" Advertising Sign
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Tin "Quaker State Oil" Advertising Sign. Losses and rust to bottom left corner and upper right corner. 13.75"l x 9.75"t. Est. $8...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Lot 105: Two (2) Advertising Thermometers105 - Lot 105: Two (2) Advertising Thermometers
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Two (2) Advertising Thermometers. Including "Shell Zone Anti-Freeze" Tin Thermometer. Painted numbers worn, paint losses to edges and uppe...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 106: "Du Pont Anti-Freeze" Cardboard Advertising Sign106 - Lot 106: "Du Pont Anti-Freeze" Cardboard Advertising Sign
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"Du Pont Anti-Freeze" Cardboard Advertising Sign, Framed in tin. Good as found condition, but dirty. 21"w x 30"t. Est. $100-200.
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Lot 107: Tin "Mobilgas" Paper Towel Dispenser107 - Lot 107: Tin "Mobilgas" Paper Towel Dispenser
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Tin "Mobilgas" Paper Towel Dispenser. Good as found condition with peeling applied red tape in various spots, some minor rust. 12"w x...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 108: Mobile Wire Oil Can Rack w/Cans108 - Lot 108: Mobile Wire Oil Can Rack w/Cans
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Mobile Wire Oil Can Rack. Believed to be Esso. Holds 41 cans. All 41 cans in rack are empty. As found condition; Wire rack painted green, losses at ha
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 109: Tin "Westinghouse" Advertising Sign109 - Lot 109: Tin "Westinghouse" Advertising Sign
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Tin "Westinghouse Light and Power Plant" Advertising Sign. As found condition; dirty with losses to edges, light underlying rust. Single s...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 110: Tin "Tootsie Rolls" Advertising Sign110 - Lot 110: Tin "Tootsie Rolls" Advertising Sign
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Tin "Tootsie Rolls Dandy Candy" Advertising Sign. Single sided. As found condition; Dirty with paint losses to edges, crinkles in this thi...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 111: Tin Hire's Root Beer Cap Sign111 - Lot 111: Tin Hire's Root Beer Cap Sign
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Hire's Root Beer stamped tin sign in shape of bottle cap; single sided; in as found condition with paint losses and surface rust; 34.5" dia...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Lot 112: Tin Amalie Motor Oil Sign112 - Lot 112: Tin Amalie Motor Oil Sign
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Amalie Motor Oil tin sign mounted in a wood frame; approximately 4 ft. tall x 18" wide; single sided; very good as found condition with minor p...
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Lot 113: Thirty (30) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection113 - Lot 113: Thirty (30) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection
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Thirty (30) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection, Series 1, Minted by the Franklin Mint. The Romance of Antique Cars. This collection illustrates som
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Lot 114: Five (5) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection114 - Lot 114: Five (5) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection
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Five (5) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection, Series 2, Minted by the Franklin Mint. The Nostalgia of Antique Cars. This Second Series of Franklin M
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Lot 115: Four (4) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection115 - Lot 115: Four (4) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection
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Four (4) Sheets of Antique Car Coin Collection. Including 2 sheets of Series 1, 1 sheet of Series 2, 1 sheet Series 3. Two sheets framed. Two sheets u
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Estimate : 80.00 - 180.00
 
 
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Lot 116: Three (3) Sunoco Coin Collection Series116 - Lot 116: Three (3) Sunoco Coin Collection Series
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Three (3) Sunoco Coin Collection Series. Two boards of the Millennium 1999, one board of Presidential coins 1950 - 2000. Ten coins on each board. Est.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 117: Metal "We Use Genuine Chevrolet Parts" Advertising Sign117 - Lot 117: Metal "We Use Genuine Chevrolet Parts" Advertising Sign
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Metal "We Use Genuine Chevrolet Parts" Advertising Sign, Two-sided "L" bracket. As found condition; Faded and worn paint, minor ...
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Lot 118: Four (4) Tin Mobilgas & Mobiloil Advertising Signs118 - Lot 118: Four (4) Tin Mobilgas & Mobiloil Advertising Signs
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Four (4) Tin Mobilgas & Mobiloil Advertising Signs. Three Mobilgas signs, one with unprofessional restoration of paint loss and scratches. Vario...
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Lot 119: Fourteen (14) AAA Car Plaques119 - Lot 119: Fourteen (14) AAA Car Plaques
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Fourteen (14) AAA Car Plaques. One plastic, various counties including Jefferson, Central N.Y., etc. Various conditions and ages. Some surface rust an
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Lot 120: Five (5) License Plate Decorations120 - Lot 120: Five (5) License Plate Decorations
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Five (5) License Plate Decorations. Including Mobil Horse "Drive Safely", "Veedol", American Flag, etc. As found condition; Some...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 121: Pair of Bauer & Black Automobile First Aid Case No. 40121 - Lot 121: Pair of Bauer & Black Automobile First Aid Case No. 40
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Pair of Bauer & Black Automobile First Aid Case No. 40. Canvas covers with tin boxes containing first aid supplies. Good condition, some minor t...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 160.00
 
 
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Lot 122: Three (3) Die-Cast Airplane Banks122 - Lot 122: Three (3) Die-Cast Airplane Banks
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Three (3) Die-Cast Airplane Banks, all in original boxes. Including Chevron, Sunoco and Mobilgas. All banks in very good condition, boxes dog-eared at
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 123: Three (3) Collector Airplane Banks123 - Lot 123: Three (3) Collector Airplane Banks
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Three (3) Collector Airplane Banks. Including Valvoline, Gulf and Pennzoil. Valvoline without box. Condition good with minor paint loss. Boxes dirty a
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 124: Tin "No Smoking at Any Time" Sign124 - Lot 124: Tin "No Smoking at Any Time" Sign
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Tin "No Smoking at Any Time" Sign. Good as found condition, some paint losses to edges, minor surface rust, some crinkles to tin. Single s...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 125: Tin "Pumps Register 1/2 Total Purchase" Sign125 - Lot 125: Tin "Pumps Register 1/2 Total Purchase" Sign
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Tin "Pumps Register 1/2 Total Purchase" Sign. Double sided. Rust on edges and various spots on both sides, see photos. 22"l x 14"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 126: Pair of Gulf Fan Belt Racks126 - Lot 126: Pair of Gulf Fan Belt Racks
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Pair of Gulf Fan Belt Racks. As found condition, dirty, minor paint losses, three hooks missing on one fan belts rack. 42"l. Est. $60-120.
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Lot 127: Gulf "Safety Car-Chek Service" Sign127 - Lot 127: Gulf "Safety Car-Chek Service" Sign
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Gulf "Safety Car-Chek Service" Sign. As found condition, dirty, minor paint losses, see photo. 25.5"l x 19.5"t. Est. $60-120.
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Lot 128: Three (3) Advertising Wall Racks128 - Lot 128: Three (3) Advertising Wall Racks
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Three (3) Advertising Wall Hanging Display Racks. Including Good Year, Exello and Genuine Weatherhead. Good as found condition, minor paint loss, dirt
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Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
 
 
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Lot 129: Tin "Whiz Automotive Products" Rolling Display Cabinet129 - Lot 129: Tin "Whiz Automotive Products" Rolling Display Cabinet
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Tin "Whiz Automotive Products" Rolling Display Cabinet. As found condition with top rusted, overall dirty with paint losses. 24"l x 2...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Lot 130:  Seven (7) Tin "Contains Lead" Gas Pump Signs130 - Lot 130: Seven (7) Tin "Contains Lead" Gas Pump Signs
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Seven (7) Tin "Contains Lead" Gas Pump Signs. As found condition, dirty, some paint loss, minor surface rust. Each 7" l x 6"t. E...
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Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Lot 131: Five (5) Gas Pump Nozzles131 - Lot 131: Five (5) Gas Pump Nozzles
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Five (5) Gas Pump Nozzles. Assorted makers including Wayne, Emco, Buckeye, OPW, Tokheim. As found condition. Est. $200-300.
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Lot 132: National Recording Pump Co. Visible Fuel Display132 - Lot 132: National Recording Pump Co. Visible Fuel Display
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National Recording Pump Co. Visible Fuel Display. Very good, as found condition, dirty. Includes glass cylinder, gold painted long bolts and nuts. 12.
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Lot 133: Tin Dome Gas Pump Cover133 - Lot 133: Tin Dome Gas Pump Cover
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Tin Dome Gas Pump Cover. In as found condition, dirty, surface rust. Approximately 19.5"diameter, 17"t. Est. $100-200.
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Lot 134: Mission Soda Numerical Wall Clock134 - Lot 134: Mission Soda Numerical Wall Clock
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Mission Soda Numerical Wall Clock, gold painted tin frame, plastic dial and advertising plate. Wrench decoration as second hand. Paint loss on Mission
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Lot 135: Tin Round "Drink Double Cola" Hanging Clock135 - Lot 135: Tin Round "Drink Double Cola" Hanging Clock
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Tin Round "Drink Double Cola" Hanging Clock with second hand and glass dome. Surface rust on silvered frame. As found condition. 12.5"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 136: Three (3) "Squirt Soda" Open & Closed Signs136 - Lot 136: Three (3) "Squirt Soda" Open & Closed Signs
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Three (3) "Squirt Soda" Open & Closed Signs, Two Plastic, one pressed board with applied advertising copyright 1955, 16"w x 12&q...
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Lot 137: Three (3) "Drink Nehi" Tin Advertising Signs137 - Lot 137: Three (3) "Drink Nehi" Tin Advertising Signs
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Three (3) "Drink Nehi" Tin Advertising Signs. As found condition, dirty, rust and bends to edges. 12"t x 29.5"w. Est. $200-400.
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Lot 138: "Enjoy Canada Dry" Hanging Wall Clock138 - Lot 138: "Enjoy Canada Dry" Hanging Wall Clock
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"Enjoy Canada Dry" Hanging Wall Clock with second hand. Plastic dome, gold painted tin frame. Good as found condition with paint loss and ...
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Lot 139: "Postal Telegraph" Round Electric Hanging Wall Clock139 - Lot 139: "Postal Telegraph" Round Electric Hanging Wall Clock
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"Postal Telegraph" Round Electric Hanging Wall Clock with Ford 1910 Dial Decoration. Made by Hammond Clock Co. Good as found condition, mi...
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Lot 140: "Drink Coca-Cola" Lighted Wall Clock140 - Lot 140: "Drink Coca-Cola" Lighted Wall Clock
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"Drink Coca-Cola" Lighted Wall Clock with second hand. In working condition. Tin frame, plastic body. Good as found condition, but dirty. ...
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Lot 141: Pair of Expandable Beverage Door Protectors141 - Lot 141: Pair of Expandable Beverage Door Protectors
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Pair of Expandable Beverage Door Protectors. Coca-cola, in good as found condition with paint chips, closed 27"l x 3.25"t x 1.5"d. &q...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 142: Pair of Tin Coca-Cola Advertising Signs142 - Lot 142: Pair of Tin Coca-Cola Advertising Signs
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Pair of Tin Coca-Cola Advertising Signs, one-sided. Good, as found condition, with paint losses along edges, minor surface rust, dirty. 19.75"l...
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Lot 143: Pair of Coca-Cola Advertising Signs143 - Lot 143: Pair of Coca-Cola Advertising Signs
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Pair of Coca-Cola Advertising Signs. One is tin panel with steel frame in very good, as found condition, minor paint losses, frame 16.5"l x 15....
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Lot 144: "Prestone Anti-Freeze" Large Advertising Thermometer144 - Lot 144: "Prestone Anti-Freeze" Large Advertising Thermometer
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"Prestone Anti-Freeze" Large Advertising Thermometer. As found condition, dirty, paint loss, surface rust, repainting. 36"t x 8"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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