Important Toy, Doll & Advertising Auction

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Julia’s is pleased to announce our fall toy, doll & advertising auction that boasts tremendous quality, condition and rarity. It is an exciting array of fresh to the market, hard to find goods consigned from collections and estates from across the country. Particular areas of interest include the Diane and the late Steve Olin collection of paper litho toys. In addition will be numerous early American and European tin toys, holiday, as well as clockwork, pressed steel, cast iron, and automotive toys, fine French & German dolls, Skookums, dollhouses, furniture, and accessories. Also a generous offering of antique advertising including tin and porcelain signs, firearms and sportsman calendars and posters, over 200 tobacco and coffee tins, and approximately 30 figural trade signs. Other highlights include several hundred salesman samples, coin-op, music machines, and much more for both the beginning and advanced collector. This is a sale you won’t want to miss.
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TRAILWAYS BUS LINE SIGN.3346 - TRAILWAYS BUS LINE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Large wooden bus station sign consisting of red cutout letters on stained plywood background. SIZE: 84" l x 12" h. CONDITION: Very good wi...
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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EDISON MAZDA LAMPS OUTDOOR LIGHT WITH MAXFIELD PARRISH ILLUSTRATION.3347 - EDISON MAZDA LAMPS OUTDOOR LIGHT WITH MAXFIELD PARRISH ILLUSTRATION.
James D Julia Inc
Very rare and desirable two-sided tin sign with the Maxfield Parrish illustration he originally designed in the early 1920s. This example includes the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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EDISON MAZDA LAMPS COUNTER-TOP ELECTRIFIED BULB DISPLAY.3348 - EDISON MAZDA LAMPS COUNTER-TOP ELECTRIFIED BULB DISPLAY.
James D Julia Inc
This display features two reverse on glass panels in a metal housing. One side illustrates uniformed theater ushers holding colossal bulbs and the oth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 900.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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REDDY KILOWATT GLOW LAMP AND MATCHING BASE.3349 - REDDY KILOWATT GLOW LAMP AND MATCHING BASE.
James D Julia Inc
A working Reddy Kilowatt figural glow bulb with very rare red plastic composition base. When the light is turned on the lamp glows neon orange in the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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REDDY KILOWATT FLORIDA POWER ALUMINUM SIGN.3350 - REDDY KILOWATT FLORIDA POWER ALUMINUM SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Caricature of Reddy Kilowatt adorns the front of this sign which appears to be printed over a reflective film surface adhered to the aluminum. SIZE: 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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1922 EVEREADY SPOTLIGHT (FLASHLIGHT) OILCLOTH POSTER.3351 - 1922 EVEREADY SPOTLIGHT (FLASHLIGHT) OILCLOTH POSTER.
James D Julia Inc
PLEASE NOTE (11/13/13): Laid down on board. This was the first in a series of high-quality advertising posters for Eveready flashlights and batteries.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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KWIK-LITE FLASHLIGHT STORE DISPLAY CASE.3352 - KWIK-LITE FLASHLIGHT STORE DISPLAY CASE.
James D Julia Inc
Floor standing display combines a wood cabinet base with rear storage compartment and a slant front glass display case etched "Kwik-lite The Qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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NIAGARA FLASHLIGHT "SALES STIMULATOR" STORE DISPLAY CABINET.3353 - NIAGARA FLASHLIGHT "SALES STIMULATOR" STORE DISPLAY CABINET.
James D Julia Inc
Oak display cabinet has a hinged front door with glass viewing panels and original decal. Bottom drawer contains four early Niagara flashlights. Manuf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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"KWIK-LITE" FLASHLIGHT OAK STORE COUNTER-TOP DISPLAY.3354 - "KWIK-LITE" FLASHLIGHT OAK STORE COUNTER-TOP DISPLAY.
James D Julia Inc
Glass slant front velvet lined store display includes three early Kwik-Lite flashlight models. Display sides have triangular wood panels which read ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 550.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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EVEREADY COUNTERTOP SHOWCASE.3354A - EVEREADY COUNTERTOP SHOWCASE.
James D Julia Inc
Grain painted metal showcase by American Artworks with angled glass top and cathedral back panel. Stenciled on three sides and etched on glass with ad
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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EVEREADY "DAYLO" FLASHLIGHT COUNTER TOP STORE DISPLAY CABINET.3355 - EVEREADY "DAYLO" FLASHLIGHT COUNTER TOP STORE DISPLAY CABINET.
James D Julia Inc
Cabinet consists of a slant front glass panel etched "Eveready Daylo", glass side panels and top with a hinged mirrored rear access door. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS CARDBOARD SANTA WINDOW DISPLAY.3356 - EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS CARDBOARD SANTA WINDOW DISPLAY.
James D Julia Inc
This 3-piece Christmas display was created as a battery powered motion display with Santa's hand waving an Eveready flashlight. Manufactured by ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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EVEREADY FLASHLIGHT COUNTER TOP DISPLAY RACK.3357 - EVEREADY FLASHLIGHT COUNTER TOP DISPLAY RACK.
James D Julia Inc
New old stock display rack in original cardboard shipping box with paper label indicating that this was their display rack, "Form A 1392"....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES STORE DISPLAY.3358 - EVEREADY FLASHLIGHTS AND BATTERIES STORE DISPLAY.
James D Julia Inc
Display consists of a large cardboard box with Eveready advertising on all four sides and a folding wire display rack that sits on top. Display appear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*********9 for (150.00 + 36.75BP) = 186.75
 
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EVEREADY FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES CARDBOARD WINDOW DISPLAY.3359 - EVEREADY FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES CARDBOARD WINDOW DISPLAY.
James D Julia Inc
Die-cut and easel-backed display with adorable illustration by Russell Sambrook of young lovers carving their initials in a tree, illuminated by their
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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EVEREADY BATTERIES PHARMACY SIGN.3360 - EVEREADY BATTERIES PHARMACY SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Easel backed composition embossed sign which would have been located by the drug store pharmacy department which reads "Prescriptions Carefully...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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LOT OF TWO CHINESE EVEREADY FLASHLIGHT AND BATTERY POSTERS.3361 - LOT OF TWO CHINESE EVEREADY FLASHLIGHT AND BATTERY POSTERS.
James D Julia Inc
Circa 1937-1938 off-set printed posters depicting Eveready Flashlights and Batteries in both Chinese and English. SIZE: 20-1/2" w x 30" t....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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BURGESS FLASHLIGHTS CARDBOARD SANTA STORE DISPLAY.3362 - BURGESS FLASHLIGHTS CARDBOARD SANTA STORE DISPLAY.
James D Julia Inc
Large easel-backed die-cut cardboard window display of Santa Claus filling Christmas stockings full of Burgess flashlights and batteries. Display has
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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GENERAL ELECTRIC CARDBOARD FLOOR STANDING FLASHLIGHT DISPLAY.3363 - GENERAL ELECTRIC CARDBOARD FLOOR STANDING FLASHLIGHT DISPLAY.
James D Julia Inc
2-piece folding die-cut display which held a variety of GE flashlights and batteries. Patent number indicates a 1943 manufacture date. SIZE: 23"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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COLUMBIA DRY CELL BATTERY TIN STORE DISPLAY.3364 - COLUMBIA DRY CELL BATTERY TIN STORE DISPLAY.
James D Julia Inc
Uncommon figural battery display with lithographed tin body, wood top and replica wire terminals. Front lettering reads "No. 6 Columbia Ignitor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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WARD'S LIME-CRUSH CERAMIC SYRUP DISPENSER.3365 - WARD'S LIME-CRUSH CERAMIC SYRUP DISPENSER.
James D Julia Inc
Ward's figural lime soda fountain syrup dispenser with ceramic ball-type pump mechanism. SIZE: 13-1/2" t. CONDITION: Ceramic base in near e...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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LOT OF THREE CERAMIC SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS.3366 - LOT OF THREE CERAMIC SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS.
James D Julia Inc
1) Ward's Lime-Crush figural lime syrup dispenser; 2) Ward's Orange-Crush figural orange syrup dispenser; 3) Hire's Root Beer syrup disp...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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"RED KEG" CERAMIC SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSER.3367 - "RED KEG" CERAMIC SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSER.
James D Julia Inc
One of the more difficult to find syrup dispensers in the shape of a barrel that reads "Drink - Red Keg - 5 Refreshing 5". This version ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,150.00) = 1,150.00
 
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PUNCH & JUDY COCKTAIL CELLULOID SIGN.3368 - PUNCH & JUDY COCKTAIL CELLULOID SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Rare sign with a cardboard easel, has a colorful cameo inset of Punch & Judy, captioned "Drink a Punch & Judy Cocktail - It Recuperates...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,450.00) = 1,450.00
 
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KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN STONEWARE TEA DISPENSER.3369 - KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN STONEWARE TEA DISPENSER.
James D Julia Inc
Three-piece in-store dispenser stenciled with the words "Kentucky Fried Chicken", the Colonel's face and has the word "Unsweetene...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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LOT OF TWO SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS FOR LIBERTY ROOT BEER AND HOWEL'S GRAPE-ADE.3370 - LOT OF TWO SODA FOUNTAIN DISPENSERS FOR LIBERTY ROOT BEER AND HOWEL'S GRAPE-ADE.
James D Julia Inc
Brass bound, oak stave Liberty Root Beer barrel with original oak top, ceramic insert and nickel plated spigot. Original lettering decals read "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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LOT OF TWO COCA-COLA KAY DISPLAYS.3371 - LOT OF TWO COCA-COLA KAY DISPLAYS.
James D Julia Inc
1) Scroll cut laminated wood "Drink Coca-Cola" fastened to a 8-sided fluted dowel. Reverse bears metal tag which reads "Kay of Austri...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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COCA-COLA ELECTRIC SANDWICH TOASTER.3372 - COCA-COLA ELECTRIC SANDWICH TOASTER.
James D Julia Inc
Mating surfaces have debossed "Coca-Cola" script which would be grilled into the sandwich. Bottom marked "Another Aunt Sara's Pro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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MOXIE DIE-CUT CARDBOARD SIGN WITH FRANK ARCHER.3373 - MOXIE DIE-CUT CARDBOARD SIGN WITH FRANK ARCHER.
James D Julia Inc
Circa 1907-1914, soda fountain display with Moxie's trademark pointing soda fountain jerk, Frank Archer, sitting atop a wood crate of Moxie bott...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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LOT OF FIVE MOXIE ITEMS.3374 - LOT OF FIVE MOXIE ITEMS.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes: 1) 5-1/4" diameter china ashtray with Frank Archer; 2) 4" tall embossed Moxie tumbler; 3) a Moxie League unused baseball in ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 450.00 - 650.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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LOT OF TWELVE SODA, TOBACCO AND FEED TIN SIGNS.3375 - LOT OF TWELVE SODA, TOBACCO AND FEED TIN SIGNS.
James D Julia Inc
Lot includes 1) Botl'O Grape; 2) Lime Cola embossed tin on cardboard sign by American Artworks; 3) "Rummy" Grapefruit Drink tin on car...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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WILBUR'S COCOA PORCELAIN SIGN.3376 - WILBUR'S COCOA PORCELAIN SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Uncommon sign features illustration of one of their packaged cocoas with a winged cherub. Made for Wilbur-Suchard Co. of Philadelphia. SIZE: 30"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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ARMOUR'S VIGORAL BEEF TONIC POSTER.3377 - ARMOUR'S VIGORAL BEEF TONIC POSTER.
James D Julia Inc
Early stone litho of a young lass enjoying a glass of this maker's concentrated beef beverage. Captioned "The Most Delicious of All Beef Dr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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NATIONAL CIGAR STAND STAINED GLASS HANGING POOL TABLE LIGHT.3378 - NATIONAL CIGAR STAND STAINED GLASS HANGING POOL TABLE LIGHT.
James D Julia Inc
Unique stained glass light in the form of the U.S. Capitol Building, constructed using milk glass and stained glass, and displays a variety of cigar a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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SWEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES SIGN.3379 - SWEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Cardboard sign with colorful majorette and winged cherub in its original marked frame, circa 1912. SIZE: 20-1/4" w x 36-1/4" t. CONDITION:...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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PIEDMONT CIGARETTES PORCELAIN SIGN.3380 - PIEDMONT CIGARETTES PORCELAIN SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Large version of this sign from the Ligget & Myers Tobacco Co. to promote their Virginia tobacco cigarettes. SIZE: 30" w x 36" t. COND...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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MAIL POUCH TOBACCO TOMBSTONE CARDBOARD SIGN.3381 - MAIL POUCH TOBACCO TOMBSTONE CARDBOARD SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Cardboard easel-backed sign with illustration capturing the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush by homesteaders on horseback and in wagons, when the West was open
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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PLEASE SEE NOTE IN DESCRIPTION.3382 - PLEASE SEE NOTE IN DESCRIPTION.
James D Julia Inc
PLEASE NOTE: This lot will not be available for bidding online due to last minute changes to the description. If you are still interested in bidding o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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BUCKEYE BEER TIN ON CARDBOARD SIGN.3383 - BUCKEYE BEER TIN ON CARDBOARD SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Sign captioned "Beer such as Grandpa remembers" and features pub scene with winking waiter. Produced by American Art Works, Coshocton, Ohi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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19TH CENTURY PAWN BROKER TRADE SIGN.3384 - 19TH CENTURY PAWN BROKER TRADE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Sign consists of three gilt painted hollow metal balls and a riveted wrought iron wall bracket. SIZE: Overall: 31" t x 24" w. CONDITION: V...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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19TH CENTURY WOOD BOOT MAKER'S TRADE SIGN.3385 - 19TH CENTURY WOOD BOOT MAKER'S TRADE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Nicely carved wood boot in old red paint with original wrought iron hanging straps. SIZE: 16" w x 26" to top of boot. CONDITION: Very good...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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19TH CENTURY DUTCH SHOE TRADE SIGN.3386 - 19TH CENTURY DUTCH SHOE TRADE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Figural sheet metal Dutch shoe riveted to an elaborate hand-wrought iron wall mount bracket. SIZE: 31" w x 28" t. CONDITION: Very good wit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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19TH CENTURY FIGURAL CARVED WOOD TOOTH DENTAL TRADE SIGN.3387 - 19TH CENTURY FIGURAL CARVED WOOD TOOTH DENTAL TRADE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Dentist's carved wooden molar with attached hanger. SIZE: 9" w x 23-1/2" t. CONDITION: Very good; body of tooth shows heavy layer of w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,700.00) = 4,700.00
 
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19TH CENTURY FIRE HOSE TRADE SIGN.3388 - 19TH CENTURY FIRE HOSE TRADE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Lathe turned wood painted trade sign in the shape of a fire hose with wrought iron bracket. SIZE: 34" l. CONDITION: Very good with nice old all...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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19TH CENTURY POCKET WATCH TRADE SIGN FOR BURKE AND HINDS JEWELERS.3389 - 19TH CENTURY POCKET WATCH TRADE SIGN FOR BURKE AND HINDS JEWELERS.
James D Julia Inc
Two-sided carved wood trade sign from this Waltham, Massachusetts jeweler. SIZE: 24" w x 34" t. CONDITION: Very good; gilt painted portion...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (4,100.00) = 4,100.00
 
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IRON JEWELER'S TRADE SIGN FOR WEDDING RINGS.3390 - IRON JEWELER'S TRADE SIGN FOR WEDDING RINGS.
James D Julia Inc
Construction features forged iron circular band from which a painted sheet-metal sign hangs, that reads "14 K. SOLID GOLD WEDDING RINGS." ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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19TH CENTURY WOOD BARBER POLE AND SCISSORS BARBERSHOP TRADE SIGN.3391 - 19TH CENTURY WOOD BARBER POLE AND SCISSORS BARBERSHOP TRADE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Early turned wood barber pole with remnant of what appears to have been the original metal bracket. Appears to have been married together with the orn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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BARBER SHOP WOOD BARBER POLE TRADE SIGN.3392 - BARBER SHOP WOOD BARBER POLE TRADE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Polychromed barber pole constructed to be flush mounted against a wall. SIZE: 25" t. CONDITION: Very good. 1-13445
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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19TH CENTURY WOOD BARBER'S STRAIGHT RAZOR TRADE SIGN.3393 - 19TH CENTURY WOOD BARBER'S STRAIGHT RAZOR TRADE SIGN.
James D Julia Inc
Carved wood sign is bolted together, allowing the razor portion to pivot. SIZE: 26" l open. CONDITION: Good; old sliver of wood missing to the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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KOKEN ELECTRIFIED BARBER POLE.3394 - KOKEN ELECTRIFIED BARBER POLE.
James D Julia Inc
Outdoor wall-mount barber pole featuring a heavy cast iron wall bracket. SIZE: 11" x 24". CONDITION: Very good to excellent; originally ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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