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 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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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