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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Trumps Tobacco Tin Litho Sign301 - Trumps Tobacco Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1910. Rare. Dominion Tobacco Co., Montreal. 17.5" x 23.75". Edge mounting perforations. Typical shallow bends, scuffs and ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Live Trolley Wires Painted Tin Sign302 - Live Trolley Wires Painted Tin Sign
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Circa 1950. Single-sided painted tin. 14" x 8". Minor paint loss along the upper and lower edges. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Ontario Motor League Road Guide303 - Ontario Motor League Road Guide
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1925 edition. Full of advertising, maps and Canadian history. 759 Pages. 9.25" x 5.5" x 1.25". Complete with maps. No missing pages. ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1909 Baker Electric Automobile Photograph304 - 1909 Baker Electric Automobile Photograph
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A. H Mils. Inscribed, "This Car bought from John Eaton, 1910". 8.5" x 6.5" sight, frame 10" x 8". Edge wear. Rust stre...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Early Vehicle License Tag, Galt305 - Early Vehicle License Tag, Galt
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Canadian. Circa 1905. Brass badge stamped "Licensed Vehicle 277, Galt, Ont". 2.25" dia. Tarnished surface. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Machinery & Appliance Tags, Badges306 - Machinery & Appliance Tags, Badges
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Mostly Canadian. Circa 1920s. Eleven (11) pieces. Toronto Detective Agency, Victor 3HP Gasoline Engine, Fairbanks-Morse, Wettlaufer Bros, Harrison, Po
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges307 - Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges
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Three (3) Badges. 1924, 1927, 1928. Twelve (12) Ontario tokens in original paper envelope. Various sizes. Minor enamel loss to 1924 badge. $75-150.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to anytimeatall for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges308 - Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges
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Two (2) pieces. 1915, 1920. .75" dia. Minor brassing. $50-100.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to anytimeatall for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges309 - Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges
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Four (4) pieces. 1920, 1923, 1924,1928. Various sizes. 1923 badge exhibits enamel loss to the outer border. Minor brassing, enamel loss. $75-100.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to anytimeatall for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges310 - Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges
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Six (6) pieces. 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928. Various sizes. Complete. $10-200.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges311 - Ontario Chauffeur’s License Badges
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Four (4) pieces. 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928. Various sizes. Complete. $75-150.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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1911 Ontario Porcelain License Plate312 - 1911 Ontario Porcelain License Plate
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The only year Ontario issued a porcelain license plate. Number "11221". Extensive enamel loss, edge wear and crazing. Exposed metal shows ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1911 Ontario Porcelain License Plate313 - 1911 Ontario Porcelain License Plate
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The only year Ontario issued a porcelain license plate. Number "8639". A few scattered chips, mostly isolated near the mounting holes. No ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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International Automotive Club Badges314 - International Automotive Club Badges
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Sixteen (16) badges. Circa 1950. One (1) suicide knob. 2.25" to 3.5" dia. Minor surface scratches, paint flaking. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Rare 1916 Ontario Temporary License Plates315 - Rare 1916 Ontario Temporary License Plates
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Two (2). Canvas-wrapped-cardboard. Matching pair, temporary markers issued in 1916 due to WWI-related metal shortage and increased demand. Once plate
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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"Cigarettes" Neon Hanging Sign316 - "Cigarettes" Neon Hanging Sign
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Lights red in colour. Hangs from steel chain. 39" x 11" x 5.5". Acrylic case cracked along lower edge. The lower portion of the acryl...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Sportsman Cigarettes Tin Litho Sign317 - Sportsman Cigarettes Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. 27.5" x 19.5". Edge wear, scattered surface marks. Minor creases and bends. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Sportsman Cigarettes Tin Litho Sign318 - Sportsman Cigarettes Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. 19.75" x 27.5". Drilled mounting holes upper left and right corners. $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Buckingham Cigarettes Porcelain Sign319 - Buckingham Cigarettes Porcelain Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Marked, "P&M Orillia," lower right edge.13.5" x 59". Edge chips. Three added holes surrounded by chips...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Buckingham Tobacco Porcelain Door "Push" Bar320 - Buckingham Tobacco Porcelain Door "Push" Bar
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Canadian. Circa 1945. Rare version. Marked, "V.E.P Ltd Orillia Ont/45" (Vilas Enamel Products) lower right edge. 32" x 3". Surfa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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