Memorabilia, Signs & Advertising

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An exceptional offering of over 550 choice original vintage and antique advertising items including signs, tins and unique memorabilia from times past. Includes hundreds of porcelain and tin litho signs from the turn of the century to the 1970s. This sale will be of interest to collectors of quality original tobacco, soda pop, gas/oil and country store collectibles. Browse further through our extensive catalog to find numerous lots of railroad and telephone collectibles. The combination of rarity and condition separate this Miller and Miller offering apart! A rare opportunity for the serious collector.
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Coca-Cola Porcelain Door Bar1 - Coca-Cola Porcelain Door Bar
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Canadian. Marked, "Made in Canada, 1959 P&M" reverse. 31.5" x 3" x 1.5". A few very minor edge chips. $300-400.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Coca-Cola Tin Litho Door "Push" Bar2 - Coca-Cola Tin Litho Door "Push" Bar
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Circa 1970. Coke adds life. 32” l. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Coca-Cola Masonite Country Store Sign3 - Coca-Cola Masonite Country Store Sign
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Probably Canadian. Circa 1950. Masonite mounted within contemporary wood frame. 38" x 30". Screw-holes, splits and uniform surface wear. $...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Coca-Cola Porcelain Door "Push" Plate4 - Coca-Cola Porcelain Door "Push" Plate
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Made by St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd., St. Thomas Ontario. Marked, "ST-40" lower edge. 11.75" x 3.5' Exceptio...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Coca-Cola Porcelain Door "Push" Plate5 - Coca-Cola Porcelain Door "Push" Plate
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Canadian. Circa 1950. 11.5" x 4". Surface loss to edge. Minor restoration surrounding lower mounting hole. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Coca-Cola Tin Litho Chalkboard Sign6 - Coca-Cola Tin Litho Chalkboard Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Marked "Made in Canada" lower left edge. 26" x 18". Scattered surface scratches. Paint spatter. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Coca-Cola Cardboard Poster7 - Coca-Cola Cardboard Poster
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Canadian. Circa 1941. Marked "The Coca-Cola Company of Canada, Limited" - Lithographed in Canada 1941" lower edge. Small holes, soili...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Coca-Cola Crosley Cooler Radio8 - Coca-Cola Crosley Cooler Radio
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30" x 9.5" x 7". Surface restoration along lower front edge. Mechanically restored and functioning. $400-600.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Coca-Cola Marx Toy Delivery Truck9 - Coca-Cola Marx Toy Delivery Truck
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Circa 1954. Made by Louis Marx & Co., USA. Lithographed pressed steel. Includes 10 cases and original hand cart. 12.5" x 5" x 5"....
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Coca-Cola Marx Toy Delivery Truck10 - Coca-Cola Marx Toy Delivery Truck
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Circa 1950. Made by Louis Marx & Co., USA. Decals show image of the famous "Sprite Boy" logo. 20" x 6" x 6". Profession...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Coca-Cola Lincoln Toy "Delivery" Truck11 - Coca-Cola Lincoln Toy "Delivery" Truck
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Canadian. Circa 1940s. Marked "Lincoln Toys, Canada", hood. Includes three wood block cases. 15.5" x 5" x 4.75". Scattered ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Coca-Cola Porcelain Hanging Sign12 - Coca-Cola Porcelain Hanging Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1953. 2-sided porcelain. Marked, "Made in Canada, 1953 P&M (Orillia)", lower right edge of one side. "Emma's ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Carling-Kuntz Tin Litho Beer Tray13 - Carling-Kuntz Tin Litho Beer Tray
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Lithographed metal. Marked, "S.T.M.S" (St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd), lower inner edge. 13" x 1.75". $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Carling-Kuntz Old Tavern Lager Tin Litho Beer Tray14 - Carling-Kuntz Old Tavern Lager Tin Litho Beer Tray
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs" lower inner edge. 12.75" dia. Surface rub wear to the outer rim. Paint spatter...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Kuntz Old German Lager Tin Litho Beer Tray15 - Kuntz Old German Lager Tin Litho Beer Tray
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs" lower inner edge. 12.75" dia. Scuffs, ring marks. Some surface loss, but no ac...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Kuntz Stone Ginger Beer Tin Litho Sign16 - Kuntz Stone Ginger Beer Tin Litho Sign
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Embossed Tin. 47" x 17". Oxidation, oxidization and surface loss, particularly at edges. Scattered perforations. Shallow bends. $300-500.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Kuntz Old Tyme Ginger Beer Tin Litho Sign17 - Kuntz Old Tyme Ginger Beer Tin Litho Sign
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Embossed tin. "In The Glass Bottle". 34" x 17.5". Scattered mounting perforations. Generalized wash and fade. Oxidation "ha...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Carlings Beer Reverse-Painted Mirror Sign18 - Carlings Beer Reverse-Painted Mirror Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Incorporates paper beer bottle labels set behind clear glass. Cardboard-backed. 12" x 18". Flaking and stain to silv...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Blatz Beer Bartender Joe Souvenir19 - Blatz Beer Bartender Joe Souvenir
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Marked, "Souvenir Of Detroit, Mich. 6.5" x 3" x 1.5". No cracks or flakes. $25-50.
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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A.M. Smith Minneapolis Shot Glass20 - A.M. Smith Minneapolis Shot Glass
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Minnesota. Christmas.1913-1914. Acid-etched. 2.25” x 2” No flaws. $50-100.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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Carling Brewery Wood Beer Crate21 - Carling Brewery Wood Beer Crate
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Wooden case to hold 24 beer bottles. Marked, "Carling London". 13.5" x 22" x 11". Retains original metal hinges, latch and ...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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O’Keefe’s Prohibition-Era Bottle & Crate22 - O’Keefe’s Prohibition-Era Bottle & Crate
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Canadian. O'Keefe's Brewery, Toronto, Ontario. Circa 1920s. Crate varnished.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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West End Brewery, N.Y Tin Litho Sign23 - West End Brewery, N.Y Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1900. Rare. Tin-on-cardboard. Marked, "The Meek Co., Coshocton, Ohio", verso. West End Brewing Co., Utica, N.Y. The outer ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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O'Keefe’s Beers Tin Litho Sign24 - O'Keefe’s Beers Tin Litho Sign
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Embossed. Canadian. Single-sided. Signed lower middle, “St. Thomas Metal Signs”. 5.75” x 24”. Faint acid marks. $150-250.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Kill-Em-Quick Gopher Poison Tin Litho Sign25 - Kill-Em-Quick Gopher Poison Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1920. Rare. Embossed text. Marked, "Stelad Signs - Passaic Metal Ware Co., Passaic N.J" lower right edge. 23.75" x 11...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Burks Pumps Tin Litho Sign26 - Burks Pumps Tin Litho Sign
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Embossed, lithographed tin. Marked "Stout Sign Co., St. Louis MO, lower edge. 23" x 17.25". Minor wear at edges. New old stock with o...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Briggs & Stratton Composite Dealer Sign27 - Briggs & Stratton Composite Dealer Sign
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Circa 1960s. Embossed. 13.5" x 10.5" x 0.25". Staining and surface loss. $150-250.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Jacobsen Power Mowers Tin Litho Sign28 - Jacobsen Power Mowers Tin Litho Sign
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Circa 1950s. Lithographed tin. Marked, "Scioto Sign - Kenton, O", lower right edge. 24" x 17". Active flaking along lower and ri...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Veedol Chain Oil Tin Litho Sign29 - Veedol Chain Oil Tin Litho Sign
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Circa 1960s. Lithographed tin.Trapezoid. Marked, "Made in Canada - Barker '61", lower right edge. 31.5" x 12". Oxidation and...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Toronto Windmills Tin Litho Sign30 - Toronto Windmills Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1910. Marked, "Macdonald Mfg Co Ltd., Toronto" lower left edge. 19" x 12.5". Surface loss, particularly at edges...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Toronto Windmills Tin Litho Sign31 - Toronto Windmills Tin Litho Sign
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French Canadian. Circa 1910. Marked, "Macdonald Mfg Co Ltd., Toronto" lower left edge. 19" x 12.5". Surface loss, particularly a...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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AgriCastrol Tractor Oil Tin Litho Sign32 - AgriCastrol Tractor Oil Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Rare. Embossed. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd. St Thomas Ont," middle lower edge. 35.5" x 23". Scatt...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Honest Scrap Tobacco Porcelain Sign33 - Honest Scrap Tobacco Porcelain Sign
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American. Circa 1910. W. Duke Sons & Co. 12"x 8.75". Professional restoration is protected by clearcoat. $400-600.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Stelco Safety Flag34 - Stelco Safety Flag
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Circa 1940. Two-sided screened cloth. Made for tying to the end of pipe lengths when transporting from hardware store to job sites. 14" x 8&quo...
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Estimate : 25.00 - 50.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Supertest "Shurone" Anti-Freeze Can & Box35 - Supertest "Shurone" Anti-Freeze Can & Box
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One Imperial gallon "Shurone" can. Includes printed cardboard box, originally containing four cans of the same size and style. 8" x 7...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Quaker State Antifreeze Can36 - Quaker State Antifreeze Can
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Canadian. Circa 1940. One Imperial gallon anti-freeze can. 9.25" x 6.5". Opened at top. A few creases and dimples. Exceptional colour and ...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Firestone Antifreeze Can37 - Firestone Antifreeze Can
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Canadian. Circa 1940. One Imperial gallon anti-freeze can. 9.25" x 6.5". Opened at bottom. A few creases and dimples. Exceptional colour a...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Sunoco Oil Cans38 - Sunoco Oil Cans
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Five (5). Outboard motor (quart), auto lubricant (1 lb.), rust resistor and 2 motor oil cans (quart). Motor oil quart shows significant loss at bottom
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Assorted Shell Oil Tins39 - Assorted Shell Oil Tins
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Three (3). Quart, 8 oz., lube stick. Can has open top. Scattered blemishes and oxidation. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper40 - Supertest License Plate Topper
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Made by Macdonald Manufacturing Co., Toronto. Embossed, lithographed tin with reflective background. Marked "M.M.Co"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper41 - Supertest License Plate Topper
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Made by Macdonald Manufacturing Co., Toronto. Embossed, lithographed tin with reflective background. Marked "M.M.Co"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper42 - Supertest License Plate Topper
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Made by Macdonald Manufacturing Co., Toronto. Embossed, lithographed tin with reflective background. Marked "M.M.Co"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper43 - Supertest License Plate Topper
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Made by Macdonald Manufacturing Co., Toronto. Embossed, lithographed tin with reflective background. Marked "M.M.Co"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1930's Supertest Decals (Decalcomania, Montreal)44 - 1930's Supertest Decals (Decalcomania, Montreal)
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Two (2) unused transfer decals. Canadian. Circa 1930. Early logo. 12.25" dia each. Original unapplied. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Shell and Supertest Key Fobs45 - Shell and Supertest Key Fobs
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Each Approx. 1-inch dia. $50-100.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Supertest High-Performance Quart Can46 - Supertest High-Performance Quart Can
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6.5" x 4" x 4". Minor scuffs, surface loss, oxidation. Minor impressions. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Supertest Handy Oiler Tin47 - Supertest Handy Oiler Tin
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Rare. Lithographed tin. 5.5" x 2.25" x 1.25". Shallow impressions, mostly isolated to one side. Minor scratch (...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Orillia Tailoring Smaltz Painted Sign48 - Orillia Tailoring Smaltz Painted Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1920. Semi-Ready Tailoring. Reflective sand painted. 47" x 24". Paint chipping, surface loss. Shallow bending around outer...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Grafton & Co Tin Litho Vesta49 - Grafton & Co Tin Litho Vesta
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English. Circa 1910. Lithographed tin match safe. Grafton & Co. Clothing Manufacturers. Embossed, "Bryant & May's Wax Vestas"....
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Early Celluloid Advertising Novelties50 - Early Celluloid Advertising Novelties
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Sixteen (16) items. Thirteen (13) pinbacks, one (1) tape measure, one (1) "spinner" watch fob, and one (1) pocket mirror. Orange crush, bl...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
 
 
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