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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King Cole Coffee 1/2lb Tin381 - King Cole Coffee 1/2lb Tin
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "A. C Co. 31A 011," lower edge. 3" x 4.25" x 4.25". $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Red Rose Coffee Tin Litho Sign382 - Red Rose Coffee Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Embossed. Marked, "GSW" (General Steel Wares) lower edge. 18" x 15.5". Surface rust along lower edge. $200...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Red Rose Coffee Tin Litho Sign383 - Red Rose Coffee Tin Litho Sign
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Marked, "Made in Canada" lower left edge. 27" x 19". $250-350.
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Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Red Spot Coffee Tin Litho Sign384 - Red Spot Coffee Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1910. Embossed text. Marked, "The American Art Works, Coshocton, Ohio," lower right edge. 19.75" x 2.75". Minor ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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"Saw Retoothing" Painted Trade Sign385 - "Saw Retoothing" Painted Trade Sign
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Circa 1920s. Hand-painted wood-handled saw. 25" x 5.5". Minor wear to painted lettering. Untouched original condition. $150-250.
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Moffat Stove Finial Statuette386 - Moffat Stove Finial Statuette
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Canadian. CIrca 1920. Spelter. Mounted to stone plinth for display purposes. Originally mounted to the top of a 1920s wood stove. 13" x 7"...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Cast Iron Miniature Queen Stove387 - Cast Iron Miniature Queen Stove
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6.25" x 6.25" x 4" Surface oxidation. $50-75.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Benjamin Moore House Paint Tin Litho Sign388 - Benjamin Moore House Paint Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Die-cut heavy lithographed metal. 25" x 35". Minor bends, creases. Scattered surface scratches. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Canmore Briquettes Tin Litho Sign389 - Canmore Briquettes Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Marked "S.T.M.S" (St. Thomas Metal Signs Ltd), lower right corner. 19.25" x 13.25. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Coleman Lantern Parts Display Rack390 - Coleman Lantern Parts Display Rack
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Circa 1960s. Tin litho sign. 17.5" x 18.25". $100-200.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Rogers Cement Porcelain Thermometer391 - Rogers Cement Porcelain Thermometer
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Pyramid Brand. Alfred Rogers Limited, Toronto. Marked, "PAT. MARCH 16, 1915", "...IN USA. 38.5" x 8". Grommet and edge flak...
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Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Dominion Lock Co. Tin Litho Sign392 - Dominion Lock Co. Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950s. Two-sided die-cut lithographed steel. "We Cut Keys". 32" x 14". Minor fading on one side. Retains all gro...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Sherwin-Williams Paint Porcelain Sign393 - Sherwin-Williams Paint Porcelain Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1956. 2-sided. Marked, "P&M Orillia 56," lower right edge. 44" x 42". Scattered B marks with edge wear.$300-...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Valspar Paint Glass Sign394 - Valspar Paint Glass Sign
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Circa 1950. Reverse-painted glass panel. The surface is "baked on", much like a gasoline globe lense. Intended to be fitted in a box and b...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Dupont Explosives Tin Litho Calendar395 - Dupont Explosives Tin Litho Calendar
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Circa 1910. Marked, "Patented November 13th, 1909" rear. Embossed tin over cardboard. 29" x 18.75". $600-800.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Patton’s Sunproof Paints Porcelain Sign396 - Patton’s Sunproof Paints Porcelain Sign
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English. Flange. “Sold at the sign of the sun”. Featured on the cover of Michael Bruner’s, “Signs of Our Past”. 28” x 18”. Professionally restored. Mi
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Melox Dog Foods Porcelain Sign397 - Melox Dog Foods Porcelain Sign
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English. Single Sided. Signed lower right, ”Brunton, Palmers Green, N1S”. 26” x 18”. Edge and corner flakes. Scuffs. No restoration. $600-800.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Canada Bud Celluloid Sign398 - Canada Bud Celluloid Sign
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Single-sided celluloid-over-tin. Reverse is inscribed by Canada Bud employees to a retiring employee. 17" x 11". $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Boswell's Ales & Porter Tin Litho Sign399 - Boswell's Ales & Porter Tin Litho Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1910. Tin-over-cardboard. Stamped, "Advertising Brokerage, Montreal" reverse. 17.25" x 11.25". Mounting perforat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hiram Walker Backlit Whiskey Sign400 - Hiram Walker Backlit Whiskey Sign
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Canadian. Illuminated box sign. "Imperial Whiskey by Hiram Walker". 15" x 5" x 3.5". Functions properly. No cracks to plast...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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