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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Red Indian Motor Oil Quart Can451 - Red Indian Motor Oil Quart Can
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One (1) Imperial quart. Canadian. McColl-Frontenac Oil Company. Minor edge wear to base. $300-500.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Red Indian Porcelain Oil Rack Sign452 - Red Indian Porcelain Oil Rack Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. 2-sided. Red Indian "Aviation" Motor Oil. 14" x 11". Edge chips, extending as far as 0.25" into the f...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Red Indian Porcelain Oil Rack Sign453 - Red Indian Porcelain Oil Rack Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Two-sided. Red Indian "Aviation" Motor Oil. 14" x 11". Minor edge chips. $2000-2500.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Kik Cola Tin Litho Thermometer454 - Kik Cola Tin Litho Thermometer
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Rare. Marked, "Made in Canada" below thermometer scale. 19" x 6.25". Surface loss. Advanced oxidation. Tou...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Kik Cola Tin Litho Sign455 - Kik Cola Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Rare. 17" x 52.5". Advanced surface oxidization and surface loss, particularly at edges. $300-500.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Sussex Ginger Ale Tin Litho Thermometer456 - Sussex Ginger Ale Tin Litho Thermometer
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Painted tin. Rare. Mercury tube functioning.14.75" x 5.75". Touch-up to white background paint. Minor blemishes and scuffs. Oxidation, par...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Tona-Cola Tin Litho Sign457 - Tona-Cola Tin Litho Sign
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Probably American. Circa 1920. Marked, "Continental," lower left edge. 29.5" x 12.5". Mounting perforations surrounded by oxidiz...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Wynola Tin Litho Door Plate458 - Wynola Tin Litho Door Plate
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd, Made in Canada", lower edge. 14" x 4". Very minor paint flakes to bor...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Wynola Tin Litho Door "Push" Plate459 - Wynola Tin Litho Door "Push" Plate
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Added mounting holes. Surface scratches, paint chips and minor edge touch-ups. A few creases.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Wynola Cardboard Counter Signs460 - Wynola Cardboard Counter Signs
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Two (2). Canadian. Circa 1950. Each marked, "Printed in Canada" lower right edge. 12" x 9"; 15" x 11". Fading, mountin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Wynola Cardboard Counter Signs461 - Wynola Cardboard Counter Signs
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Two (2). Canadian. Circa 1940. Each marked, "Printed in Canada", lower left, right. 15" x 11"; 24.5" x 16". Uniform su...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Wynola Die-Cut Cardboard Sign462 - Wynola Die-Cut Cardboard Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Rare. Marked, "Printed in Canada by E.S. & A. Robinson Canada Ltd," lower right. 39" x 24.5". Superb c...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Vertical Dealer "Service" Sign463 - Vertical Dealer "Service" Sign
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Raised painted metal letters mounted on wood. Made in two separate lengths, possibly for a Shell Station. 72" x 11". Several coats of old ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Lubri-Gas Painted Masonite Sign464 - Lubri-Gas Painted Masonite Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Painted masonite mounted to wood frame. 114” x 13”. $1200-1500.
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Garage Operators Association Poster465 - Garage Operators Association Poster
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Garage Operators Association of Ontario. 19" x 13". Soiling, edge wear. Closed tears reinforced with tape from behin...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Gasoline Pump Cardboard Price Cards466 - Gasoline Pump Cardboard Price Cards
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Canadian. Rare. 13 cards, 22c to 35c, missing "28c" card. Used to display current pricing on 10-gallon gasoline pumps. 7" x 4.25"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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British American Oil Pocket Knife467 - British American Oil Pocket Knife
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Includes a 1950's postcard. Knife measures 1.5" in dia. Retains both blades. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Gray Dort Automobile Dealer Photograph468 - Gray Dort Automobile Dealer Photograph
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Stamped, "Photos by Prue and Calver, No 306". 8" x 6" sight, 12" x 10" frame. Minor fade, blemishes. $100-200.
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Ontario Automobile Association Composite Sign469 - Ontario Automobile Association Composite Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1960. Wood with applied composite text and graphics. 25" dia. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Early Automotive Tags, Badges470 - Early Automotive Tags, Badges
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Eight (8) pieces. Mostly Canadian. Circa 1920s. Toronto Durant Co, Chevrolet, Dodge Brothers, Fisher Body, Grand Valley Car Club, Etc. Aluminum, brass
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper471 - 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 (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper472 - 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 Topper473 - 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 (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Supertest License Plate Topper474 - 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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Farmers Union Gas Pump Globe, Ad Glass475 - Farmers Union Gas Pump Globe, Ad Glass
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Milk glass globe with two reverse-painted lenses. Includes two matching ad glass panels. 13" lenses. Panels 12.25" x 5" each. One len...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Imperial Marvelube Porcelain Oil Bottle Rack476 - Imperial Marvelube Porcelain Oil Bottle Rack
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Four porcelain sides. 23" x 20" x 20". Scattered porcelain chips, one side with added hole surrounded by surfac...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Pennzoil Lubrication Tin Litho Sign477 - Pennzoil Lubrication Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1973. Double-sided hanging sign. Marked, "A-M-6-73". 31" x 18". No touch-ups or restoration. $400-600.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Wall-Mount ECO 98 AIr Meter478 - Wall-Mount ECO 98 AIr Meter
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Circa 1950. Model 98 air meter. Marked, "John Wood Company Limited, Bennett Pump Division - Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver. 17" x ...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Bennett Model 541 Gasoline Pump479 - Bennett Model 541 Gasoline Pump
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Circa 1940. Bennett Model "541". Restored to "Polly Gas", including matching decals, ad glass and reproduction globe. Lights pro...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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NOS Mopar & Chryco Parts480 - NOS Mopar & Chryco Parts
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All in original boxes. Ignition and brake related parts, lamps, and fuel gauge tank unit. New old stock. Some boxes missing pieces. Not all parts pres
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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"STOP" Tail Light Assembly481 - "STOP" Tail Light Assembly
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Nickel-plated brass bezel. Illuminating accessory tail light assembly. Stamped, "Rosco - A.W Rosen & Co. N.Y.C", upper panel of case. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Brass Automobile Coach Lanterns482 - Brass Automobile Coach Lanterns
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Matched pair (right and left). Lucas "King of the Road", Birmingham, England. 12.5" x 7.5" x 7" each. Shallow dents. The ou...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Brass-Era Acetylene Automobile Spotlight483 - Brass-Era Acetylene Automobile Spotlight
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Incised, "Patent 764048 July 5, 1904 J.E Colt New York, USA". 9.5" x 9" x 7". Unpolished, original surface. Complete. $200-...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Sir Walter Raleigh Tobacco Tin Litho Sign484 - Sir Walter Raleigh Tobacco Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1950. Embossed. Marked, "J.V Reed & Co., Louisville Kentucky Litho in USA" lower left edge. 26" x 16.5". New...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Old Tom Navy Tobacco Tin Litho Sign485 - Old Tom Navy Tobacco Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1910. Rare. Dominion Tobacco Co., Montreal. Marked, "American Can Co., Montreal," lower left edge. 19.5" x 6". F...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Just Suits Pipe Tobacco Porcelain Sign486 - Just Suits Pipe Tobacco Porcelain Sign
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English. Circa 1920. Die-cut. Convex. 16” x 6.25”. Edge flakes, some extending to field. No restoration. $600-800.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to TedHire for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Peg Top Porcelain Door "Push" Plate487 - Peg Top Porcelain Door "Push" Plate
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Convex with heavy shelving. 12.5" x 4". Surface loss to upper edge extending to lettering. Chipped at mounting hole....
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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"OVIDO" Congress Cigars Porcelain Sign488 - "OVIDO" Congress Cigars Porcelain Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Single-sided porcelain. Marked "The W.F Vilas Co. Cowansville, PQ," lower left edge. 27.75" x 13.75". Surf...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Pepsi Aluminum Picnic Cooler489 - Pepsi Aluminum Picnic Cooler
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Canadian. Circa 1960. 23" x 14" x 13". Shallow impressions, dimples. Surface scratches. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pepsi Tin Litho Chalkboard490 - Pepsi Tin Litho Chalkboard
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Canadian. Circa 1962. Marked, "STMS-1962" (St. Thomas Metal Signs) rear upper edge. 27" x 19". Edge wear and creases including a...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Pepsi Tin Litho Thermometer491 - Pepsi Tin Litho Thermometer
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Marked, "M-165 Made in USA AAW P2-194-1 4-63". 28" x 7.25". Grommet and edge flakes, minor impressions, oxidization. Retains ori...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Pepsi Porcelain Door "Kick" Plate Sign492 - Pepsi Porcelain Door "Kick" Plate Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1960. "P&M Orillia" lower left edge. 29.25" x 12". Scattered minor porcelain chips, mostly isolated to the e...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Pepsi-Cola Porcelain Door "Kick" Sign493 - Pepsi-Cola Porcelain Door "Kick" Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1949. Marked "P&M (Orillia) 24-49", lower left edge. 29.25" x 12.25". Porcelain surface has a few small, sca...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Miniature Coca-Cola Cooler & Bottles494 - Miniature Coca-Cola Cooler & Bottles
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Cooler and four (4) bottles. 5.5" x 4" x 5". No cracks or damage to plastic. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Coca-Cola Cardboard Six-Pack Case495 - Coca-Cola Cardboard Six-Pack Case
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Marked, "Copyright Charles E. Culpepper". 14.5" x 7.5", collapsed. Minor stain, soil. $50-100.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Coca-Cola Cardboard 24-Pack Case496 - Coca-Cola Cardboard 24-Pack Case
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Bi-Fold top. Lithographed. 16" x 10.5" x 8". New-old stock. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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"Coke in Cans" Display Rack Sign497 - "Coke in Cans" Display Rack Sign
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Probably Canadian. Circa 1960. 6" x 18". Scuffs, edge wear. Flanged along lower edge for mounting purposes. $75-100.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Coca-Cola Tin Litho Sign498 - Coca-Cola Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1930. Marked, "Made in U.S.A - 1930" lower left; "This sign is legal size 140 square inches", lower right. 13.75...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Coca-Cola Cardboard Trolley Sign499 - Coca-Cola Cardboard Trolley Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1943 (WWII-era). Marked, "The Coca-Cola Company of Canada Ltd" lower edge. "Lithographed in Canada - 1943" lower...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Carousel Horse on Coca-Cola Base500 - Carousel Horse on Coca-Cola Base
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American. Circa 1960. Hollow aluminum composition on cast base. Professionally re-painted and mounted to modern Coca-Cola base. Scattered small paint
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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