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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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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
 
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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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Celluloid Sewing Tape Measures51 - Celluloid Sewing Tape Measures
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Pair (2). American. Circa 1920. One marked outer rim, "Ehrman Mfg Co., Boston". Boot & Shoe Workers Union, Colgate's Fab Soap. 1.5...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
 
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Gurney Radiator Heater Figural Paperweight52 - Gurney Radiator Heater Figural Paperweight
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Figural paperweight. Hot water radiator made by Gurney, Toronto. 3.5" 2.25" x 1.5". No cracks or damage to cast. $50-100.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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Carhartt’s Overalls Advertising Cloth53 - Carhartt’s Overalls Advertising Cloth
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Canadian. Circa 1915. Printed work cloth, for use as handkerchief or rag. 25.5” x 24.5”. $50-100.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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Biltmore Hats Christmas Cardboard Display54 - Biltmore Hats Christmas Cardboard Display
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Circa 1940s. Heavy die-cut cardboard sign. Easel-back store display featuring Santa Claus. 42.5" x 30". Exceptional condition. No fading, ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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"President Suspenders" Tin Litho Change Tray55 - "President Suspenders" Tin Litho Change Tray
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Lithographed tin tip/change tray. Thin glass covers the image. Wm J. Zacharias. 4" dia, .25" deep. Minor flakes, particularly near edge. W...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
 
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Maple Leaf Rubbers Cardboard Sign56 - Maple Leaf Rubbers Cardboard Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1900. Very rare. Marked "Howell Lith. Hamilton", lower right edge. Framed cardboard under glass. 15" x 13.5" No ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
 
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Mauthner Seeds Product Display Rack57 - Mauthner Seeds Product Display Rack
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Fitted with three lithographed tin signs. 29" x 18" collapsed. Minor stain, border impressions. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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Ampollina Dye Store Display Cabinet58 - Ampollina Dye Store Display Cabinet
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Canadian. Circa 1920. Marked, "Baribeau & Son, Montreal - Quebec - Toronto" lower edge. Wood cabinet with transfer decals. Light surfa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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Diamond Dyes "The Balloon" Cabinet59 - Diamond Dyes "The Balloon" Cabinet
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American. Circa 1915. 15.25" x 8.5" 24.5" (h). Tin litho embossed panel. Signed, "United States & Canada Wells Richardson Co...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 475.00
 
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Diamond Dyes "The Mansion" Cabinet60 - Diamond Dyes "The Mansion" Cabinet
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American. Circa 1910. Marked lower left, "Copyrighted 1904" and "The Meek Company, Coshocton, Ohio". Embossed tin lithograph. 23...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
 
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