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 195: Hess 2000 Hess Fire Truck195 - Lot 195: Hess 2000 Hess Fire Truck
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Hess 2000 Hess Fire Truck. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Est. $20-60.
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Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Lot 196: Hess 2001 Helicopter with Motorcycle and Cruiser196 - Lot 196: Hess 2001 Helicopter with Motorcycle and Cruiser
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Hess 2001 Helicopter with Motorcycle and Cruiser. In very good, as found condition. In original box. Est. $20-60.
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Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Lot 197: Twelve (12) Hess Advertising Pieces197 - Lot 197: Twelve (12) Hess Advertising Pieces
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Twelve (12) Hess Advertising Pieces. Including two cloth stitched patches 7.5"x4.5", three patches 3.25"x2", two button pins 3&q...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 198: Lot of Six (6) Hess Advertising Pieces198 - Lot 198: Lot of Six (6) Hess Advertising Pieces
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Lot of Six (6) Hess Advertising Pieces. Including one toy collection paper poster, two toy truck plastic posters, two framed paper posters and one pla
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Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Lot 199: Display Case Full of Advertising Memorabilia199 - Lot 199: Display Case Full of Advertising Memorabilia
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Display Case Full of Advertising Key Fobs, Pins, Knives and Assorted Memorabilia. Includes 14 New York State license plate key fobs dating back to 194
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Estimate : 160.00 - 260.00
 
 
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Lot 200: Group of Sixteen (16) Auto Advertising Pieces200 - Lot 200: Group of Sixteen (16) Auto Advertising Pieces
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Group of Sixteen (16) Auto Advertising Pieces. Including "Brennan Imp" automobile plate, "Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flakes" bra...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 201: Seven (7) Advertising Tires201 - Lot 201: Seven (7) Advertising Tires
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Seven (7) Advertising Tires. Including two with ash tray inserts (Good Year 5.75"dia, A.C. May Tire Store, 7"dia), one air filled plastic ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 202: Nine (9) Pints of Mobil Upperlube202 - Lot 202: Nine (9) Pints of Mobil Upperlube
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Nine (9) Pints of Mobil Upperlube. Excellent condition. Full of contents. Est. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 203: Six (6) Mobiloil Lubricants203 - Lot 203: Six (6) Mobiloil Lubricants
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Six (6) Mobiloil Lubricants. Including five 8oz of Mobil Hydrotone and one 5lb. Canister Mobilgrease MP. All are full of contents. Est. $80-100.
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Estimate : 80.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 204: Thirteen (13) Pieces Mobil Advertising containers204 - Lot 204: Thirteen (13) Pieces Mobil Advertising containers
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Thirteen (13) Pieces Mobil Advertising containers. Including two hydraulic brake fluid, two mobilgloss, three Mobil handy oil, one glass Mobil window
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 205: Large Group of Mobil Gas Station Supplies205 - Lot 205: Large Group of Mobil Gas Station Supplies
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Large Group of Mobil Gas Station Supplies. Including 50 tin "Certified Mobilubrication" tags, in good as found condition. 110 adhesive bac...
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Estimate : 120.00 - 220.00
 
 
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Lot 206: Group of Mobil Adhesive Decals206 - Lot 206: Group of Mobil Adhesive Decals
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Group of Mobil Adhesive Decals. Including 15+ "Mine's Mobilgas What's Yours?" decal, 4"l. one 12"dia Mobilgas decal with...
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 207: Group of Assorted Mobil Advertising Pieces207 - Lot 207: Group of Assorted Mobil Advertising Pieces
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Group of Assorted Mobil Advertising Pieces. Including two unopened decks of playing cards, two greeting cards, one 7.25"dia. Cookie tin, one 19...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 208: Eleven (11) Mobil Fan Belts208 - Lot 208: Eleven (11) Mobil Fan Belts
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Eleven (11) Mobil Fan Belts. 8 in original boxes. As found condition, dirty, torn, scuffed boxes. Est. $60-120.
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 209: Two (2) Red Indian Tour Guides209 - Lot 209: Two (2) Red Indian Tour Guides
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Two (2) Red Indian Tour Guides. Including Red Indian Road Map 1939 for NE Canada and 1934 Travel Guide for Eastern Canada. Good, as found condition. S
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 210: Fifty plus (50+) Mobilgas Road Maps210 - Lot 210: Fifty plus (50+) Mobilgas Road Maps
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Fifty plus (50+) Mobilgas Road Maps. Of North East U.S. including New York, Pennsylvania, New England, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware. As found conditio
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 211: Seven (7) Road Maps of New York in Socony Land211 - Lot 211: Seven (7) Road Maps of New York in Socony Land
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Seven (7) Road Maps of New York in Socony Land. Including 1925, 1926, 1930, two 1931, two 1932. Good, as found condition, with some abrasions to edges
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Estimate : 20.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Lot 212: Twenty-five plus (25+) Gulf Road Maps212 - Lot 212: Twenty-five plus (25+) Gulf Road Maps
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Twenty-five plus (25+) Gulf Road Maps. Including 1930's to present of Georgia, New Jersey, Florida, Ontario, PA, OH, MI, etc. Est. $40-80.
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Lot 213: Nine (9) Touring Guides213 - Lot 213: Nine (9) Touring Guides
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Nine (9) Touring Guides. Including "Associated Tours Guide 1925", 1930 Central New York touring map, seven Tydol Trails maps of North East...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Lot 214: Large Group of Road Maps214 - Lot 214: Large Group of Road Maps
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Large Group of Road Maps. From such brands as "Phillips 66" (7), "Cities Services" (3), "Sohio" (2), "Pure Oil&qu...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 215: Coca-Cola Standing Cooler215 - Lot 215: Coca-Cola Standing Cooler
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Coca-Cola Standing Cooler. As found condition with paint loss and minor surface rust on lid. Advertising panels in good condition. Lid in need of rest
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 216: Wurlitzer Model P-12 Simplex Phonograph216 - Lot 216: Wurlitzer Model P-12 Simplex Phonograph
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Wurlitzer Model P-12 Simplex Phonograph, Ca. 1935. Approximately 12,000 produced. Ideal for restoration. Peeling veneer and partial loss to right fron
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Lot 217: Electric Dictaphone Shaving Machine217 - Lot 217: Electric Dictaphone Shaving Machine
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Electric Dictaphone Shaving Machine by Columbia Graphophone. Records audio on wax cylinder disk. Operability unknown. Ebonzied wood case with paint lo
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Estimate : 80.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 218: The Hallicrafters Co. Model S-38 Short Wave Receiver218 - Lot 218: The Hallicrafters Co. Model S-38 Short Wave Receiver
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The Hallicrafters Co. Model S-38 Short Wave Receiver. It is operational. In good, as found condition. 7"t x 13"w x 9.5"d. Est. $20-60.
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Estimate : 20.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Lot 219: RCA Radiola 60219 - Lot 219: RCA Radiola 60
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RCA Radiola 60, Ca. 1928. Good, as found condition with stains to top and varnish losses and scratches. Ideal for restoration. 10.5"t x 29"...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 220: General Electric Radio H-32 Console220 - Lot 220: General Electric Radio H-32 Console
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General Electric Radio H-32 Console with ornately carved faceplates and moldings, Ca. 1931. As found condition, with loss to molding at base, cracked
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 221: Philco Model 90 Superheterodyne221 - Lot 221: Philco Model 90 Superheterodyne
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Philco Model 90 Superheterodyne. Wooden case, as found condition, staining to top, numerous scratches to surface, molding loss to lower right base, on
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Estimate : 80.00 - 140.00
 
 
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Lot 222: Zenith Long Distance Foreign Broadcast Radio222 - Lot 222: Zenith Long Distance Foreign Broadcast Radio
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Zenith Long Distance Foreign Broadcast Radio. Wooden case with peeling veneer along base and left side. As found condition with surface scratches, one
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Estimate : 80.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 223: Truetone Model C-636 Console Radio223 - Lot 223: Truetone Model C-636 Console Radio
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Truetone Model C-636 Console Radio with wood cabinet. In as found condition, peeling veneer along base, along with overall surface scratches. 40.5&q...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 224: Fairbanks Morse Model 8A Console Radio224 - Lot 224: Fairbanks Morse Model 8A Console Radio
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Fairbanks Morse Model 8A Console Radio with wooden cabinet. As found condition with veneer losses at base, two knobs missing. 41"t x 24.5"...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 225: Philco 37-610 Tombstone Radio225 - Lot 225: Philco 37-610 Tombstone Radio
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Philco 37-610 Tombstone Radio with wooden cabinet. In as found condition with scuffs and scratches to surface. 37.5"t x 22.25"w x 10.25&qu...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 226: Wards Airline Radio Model 62-307 Console Radio226 - Lot 226: Wards Airline Radio Model 62-307 Console Radio
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Wards Airline Radio Model 62-307 Console Radio in wooden cabinet. As found condition with surface scratches, broken lens over dial, small veneer loss
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Lot 227: Philco Model 38-7 Console Radio227 - Lot 227: Philco Model 38-7 Console Radio
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Philco Model 38-7 Console Radio in wooden cabinet. As found condition with scuffs and scratches, three knobs missing in front. 41.25"t x 25.25&...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 228: Crosley American/Foreign Console Radio228 - Lot 228: Crosley American/Foreign Console Radio
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Crosley American/Foreign Console Radio with wooden cabinet. In as found condition with overall surface losses, one knob missing, and other issues as s
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 229: Wards Airline Series 2A57 Console Radio229 - Lot 229: Wards Airline Series 2A57 Console Radio
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Wards Airline Series 2A57 Console Radio in wooden cabinet. As found condition with scuffs, scratches, two knobs missing, as shown in photos. 42"...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 80.00
 
 
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Lot 230: Pair of Brass Auto Head Lamps230 - Lot 230: Pair of Brass Auto Head Lamps
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Pair of Brass Auto Head Lamps. As found condition, dirty, probable partial restoration. Overall length 14", 4.75"w x 5"d. Est. $100-2...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 231: Pair of "Solar" Oil Car Lamps231 - Lot 231: Pair of "Solar" Oil Car Lamps
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Pair of "Solar" Oil Car Lamps. In as found condition, dirty, one lamp missing lens and housing. Adorned with red jewel on one side, blue j...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 232: Lokwel Tilt Steering Wheel232 - Lot 232: Lokwel Tilt Steering Wheel
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Lokwel Tilt Steering Wheel with locking mechanism to remove wheel from car with key. Marked "The Rollway Motor Co. Toledo, Ohio". Good con...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 233: Cast Aluminum Steering Wheel233 - Lot 233: Cast Aluminum Steering Wheel
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Cast Aluminum Steering Wheel with mahogany surround. Early tilt wheel mechanism. As found condition, small crack to lower portion of spoke. 17"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 234: Four Spoke Aluminum Steering Wheel234 - Lot 234: Four Spoke Aluminum Steering Wheel
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Four Spoke Aluminum Steering Wheel with wood surround. Includes wheel locking mechanism with key. Locking mechanism spins freely, wheel doesn't ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 235: Three (3) Four Spoke Steering Wheels235 - Lot 235: Three (3) Four Spoke Steering Wheels
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Three (3) Four Spoke Steering Wheels. Including two wood surround and one early composition. As found condition. 17"diameter. Est. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 236: Edison  Ediphone Shaver Serial #32421 Audio Recording Device236 - Lot 236: Edison Ediphone Shaver Serial #32421 Audio Recording Device
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Edison Ediphone Shaver Serial #32421 Audio Recording Device. Good, as found condition. Metal cabinet. Some paint losses to top and minor surface rust
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 237: Coca-Cola Standing Cooler237 - Lot 237: Coca-Cola Standing Cooler
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Coca-Cola Standing Metal Cooler. As found condition, some paint wear to embossed advertising panels, no lid. 34"t x 32"w x 25"d. Est....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Lot 238: Jackson Bell Cathedral Style Table Radio238 - Lot 238: Jackson Bell Cathedral Style Table Radio
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Jackson Bell Cathedral Style Table Radio with wood case, Ca. 1930. Tulip cut-outs. Minor loss to molding and paint on base as well as veneer along edg
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Lot 239: Wards Airline Superheterodyne Table Top Radio239 - Lot 239: Wards Airline Superheterodyne Table Top Radio
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Wards Airline Superheterodyne Table Top Radio in Cathedral style, wood case. As found condition with missing knobs, veneer loss and surface scuffs and
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 240: Philco Type 60 Cathedral Style Table Top Radio240 - Lot 240: Philco Type 60 Cathedral Style Table Top Radio
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Philco Type 60 Cathedral Style Table Top Radio in wooden case, Ca. 1935. As found condition with worn veneer. 16"t x 12.5"w x 8.5"d. ...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 241: Crosley Table Top Radio Short Wave Receiver241 - Lot 241: Crosley Table Top Radio Short Wave Receiver
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Crosley Table Top Radio Short Wave Receiver. As found condition, good shape with minor surface dirt. 10"t x 14.25"w x 8"d. Est. $60-1...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 120.00
 
 
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Lot 242: U.S. Apex Short Wave Table Top Radio242 - Lot 242: U.S. Apex Short Wave Table Top Radio
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U.S. Apex Short Wave Table Top Radio, Model 12A. As found condition with peeling veneer on top, surface scuffs and scratches. 10"t x 15.5"...
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Estimate : 60.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Lot 243: Zenith Model 6-D-628 Table Top Radio243 - Lot 243: Zenith Model 6-D-628 Table Top Radio
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Zenith Model 6-D-628 Table Top Radio, Ca. 1942. As found condition, surface scuffs, two knobs missing in front. 7.5"t x 13"w x 7"d. E...
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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Lot 244: RCA Victor Model 96T2 Table Top Duel Band Radio244 - Lot 244: RCA Victor Model 96T2 Table Top Duel Band Radio
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RCA Victor Model 96T2 Table Top Duel Band Radio. As found condition, missing push button knobs in front, cabinet with scuffs, scratches and minor vene
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Estimate : 40.00 - 60.00
 
 
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