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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Weatherhead Fittings Tin Litho Cabinet201 - Weatherhead Fittings Tin Litho Cabinet
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Steel cabinet with lithographed drawer fronts. 11.25" x 9.5" x 9". Surface scratches, oxidation and shop wear. ...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Packard Cable Terminal & Connector Assortments202 - Packard Cable Terminal & Connector Assortments
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Two (2) assortments in cardboard and tin boxes. Surface scratches and minor discolouration to surface. 13" x 1" x 10.5"; 11.25" ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
 
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Gutta Percha Tires Porcelain Sign203 - Gutta Percha Tires Porcelain Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Raised border. 7' x 14" x 1". Scattered chips. Heavily misshapen with loss to raised border. $400-600.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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Gutta Percha Tin Litho Fan Belt Rack204 - Gutta Percha Tin Litho Fan Belt Rack
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Embossed tin over wood. Includes original folding hanging rack. Wall-mounted. 35" x 7" x 0.5". $300-400.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
 
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Dominion Royal Tires Porcelain Sign205 - Dominion Royal Tires Porcelain Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "V.E.P LTD, ONT 1945" (Vilas Enamel Products), lower right edge. 80" x 17". Chipped, including a f...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
 
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Brass Ship's Binnacle Lantern206 - Brass Ship's Binnacle Lantern
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English. Circa 1910. Used to view a ship's compass at night. Porcelain burner marked "Trade Mark - Barton's BB". 10" x 4"...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Grand Trunk Railway Lock & Keys207 - Grand Trunk Railway Lock & Keys
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Keyhole cover marked "GTR". Each key incised "GTR". 4.25" x 3" x .75". Uniform surface oxidation. Working mechani...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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Railroad Tools, Hardware & Bell208 - Railroad Tools, Hardware & Bell
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Six (6). Pipe wrench stamped’ ”Mfd. Under L. Cof...CPR (Canadian Pacific). Steam fitting tool. Saw blade hone. Blade scraper. Cast brass embossed bell
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Steam Pressure Gauges, Fittings209 - Steam Pressure Gauges, Fittings
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Ten (10) pieces. 5 gauges, 2 brass balls, 1 thermostat, two glass view pipes. 2" to 19". Untouched original condition. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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E.T Wright Grand Trunk Railroad Lantern210 - E.T Wright Grand Trunk Railroad Lantern
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Canadian. Circa 1920. Ruby red globe embossed "GTR". Frame embossed "E.T Wright & Co. Mfrs Hamilton, Ontario" cover. Base em...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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Early Grand Trunk Railroad Lantern211 - Early Grand Trunk Railroad Lantern
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Canadian. Circa 1900. Swirly clear globe cut with "GTR". Base embossed "GTR". Frame painted black. Globe is crystal clear and fr...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 425.00
 
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Railroad Trainmen Service Awards212 - Railroad Trainmen Service Awards
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Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. 20 year enamelled gold service badge and one (1) pair enamelled cufflinks. Approx. .5" each. Minor enamel los...
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Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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James Morrison Brass Steam Whistle213 - James Morrison Brass Steam Whistle
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Canadian. 3-chamber chime. Embossed with shield logo to each side of cast body for "James Morrison Brass Mfg Co.", Toronto. 17.5" x 3...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
 
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Penberthy Brass Steam Whistle214 - Penberthy Brass Steam Whistle
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Embossed "Penberthy" to each side of cast body. 14.5" x 3.5". Complete. Older polish. $300-500.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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Brass Steam Whistle & Valves215 - Brass Steam Whistle & Valves
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Canadian and American. Steam Whistle unmarked. 12" x 4". Two (2) steam blow-off valves. Larger is marked "Scott Safety Valve - Roe St...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Apothecary Weigh Scale, Weights216 - Apothecary Weigh Scale, Weights
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American. Circa 1900. Brass and cast iron table-top weigh scale. Brass tray incised, "W.P Hock Maker, Chicago. 15" x 6" x 7". In...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Henry Troemmer Weight Scales217 - Henry Troemmer Weight Scales
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American. Two (2) apothecary weight scales. Circa 1900. Scales by Henry Troemmer, Philadelphia PA. Brass and cast example is for weighing heavier item
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Optometrist Brass Trade Sign218 - Optometrist Brass Trade Sign
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Circa 1930. E.E. Barker. 20” x 10”. Evidence of old polish. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Grading Painted Wood Trade Sign219 - Grading Painted Wood Trade Sign
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English. Circa 1920s. 24.5” x 12.5”. Untouched original condition. Typical crazing. Pressure splits to wood. Some surface loss and scuffs. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Dominion Marksman Awards220 - Dominion Marksman Awards
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Ten (10) Items. Includes two (2) sewn felt badges, two (2) medals (1926 winchester junior rifle corps, generic sterling silver). Six (6) Dominion Mark
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
 
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