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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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
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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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 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) = 150.00
 
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Hunting & Fishing Pinbacks and Badges221 - Hunting & Fishing Pinbacks and Badges
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Five (5) items. Two (2) enamelled Game & Fisheries badges. One (1) porcupine, fish and game protective association badge. Two (2) sportsmen'...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Hunting & Firearms Pinbacks & Badges222 - Hunting & Firearms Pinbacks & Badges
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Eight (8) items. Four (4) Ontario pinback licenses, three (3) gun, and one (1) deer. Four (4) marksman awards including pins and badges and a bracelet
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Bausch & Lomb Microscope223 - Bausch & Lomb Microscope
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American. Circa 1930. Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester, NY. Includes fitted wood carrying case. Brass and cast composition. Complete with th...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Enfield British Military Rifle224 - Enfield British Military Rifle
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Marked "1861 Enfield" VR Crown, "BSA Co". Markings on fittings, barrel and stock are shown. 54.5" x 5" x 2.5". $3...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Cased Remington "Over-Under" Derringer225 - Cased Remington "Over-Under" Derringer
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American. Circa 1900. Model II Derringer hand pistol marked "Remington Arms Co., Ilion, N.Y", upper barrel rib. Fitted, velvet-lined mahog...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to Vulcan51 for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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14K Hamilton Packard Pocket Watch226 - 14K Hamilton Packard Pocket Watch
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Circa 1930s. Service Award watch. Lancaster, Pa. 16 size. Face with motto "Ask the man who owns one of a distinguished family". Wadsworth ...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Jewelry and Watch Tin Repair Sign227 - Jewelry and Watch Tin Repair Sign
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Circa 1930. "Ithaca Style" hand-painted metal. 48” x 12”. Fading, scuffs and perforations. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Two Merchants Framed Lithograph228 - Two Merchants Framed Lithograph
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Circa 1900. Framed oilette. Scenario depicting two merchants; one who sold in cash and one on credit. 15.5” x 19.5”. No restoration. Professionally re
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
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Jewelry Store Banner229 - Jewelry Store Banner
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Circa 1950. 2-sided stitched canvas. 50" x 11.5". Fade and general wear. $50-100.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Clock & Watch Repairs Neon Sign230 - Clock & Watch Repairs Neon Sign
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Canadian. Circa 1950. Wood-framed acrylic glass. Signed lower middle, “G. Warden Ltd. London”. Professionally replaced, functioning neon. 16.25” x 88.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Canadian Tobacco Box Tins231 - Canadian Tobacco Box Tins
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Seven (7). Clubb’s and O.K. signed, “Thos. Davidson”. Perique signed, “MacDonald”. Remaining four (4) 1/2 pound tins signed, “Imperial Tobacco...Montr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Waterloo Cigar Boxes232 - Waterloo Cigar Boxes
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Two (2). Jack Canuck “Lord Clinton” and F. Keil “Conductor’s Punch”. 50 Cigars. Significant label loss, stain. Lid cupping. Partial lid detachment. $1
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Continental Can Co. Tin Litho Test Tins233 - Continental Can Co. Tin Litho Test Tins
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Canadian. Circa 1940. Each reverse-stamped by manufacturer with quality control markings and dates. 13.75" x 4.25" to 7" x 4". S...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Tobacco Tins, Boxes, Pouches234 - Tobacco Tins, Boxes, Pouches
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Six (6). Normandie canister shows overpaint and heavy flaking. $75-100.
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Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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No-To-Bac & Whoopee Pocket Tins235 - No-To-Bac & Whoopee Pocket Tins
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Two (2). First, No-To-Bac. American. Circa 1910.3.75" x 2.5" x 0.5". Minor fading to the lid. Second, Whoopee Little Cigars. Canadian...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Pilot & Players Tobacco Tins236 - Pilot & Players Tobacco Tins
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Two (2) pieces. Canadian. Circa 1930. Pilot tin requires lid. Lithographed tin. Partial tax stamps. 6.5" x 3" x 1.75"; 5" x 5&qu...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Forest & Stream Tobacco Pocket Tin237 - Forest & Stream Tobacco Pocket Tin
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Canadian. Circa 1930. Marked, "Imperial Tobacco Co. of Canada Ltd.". 4" x 3" x .75". Minor shallow impressions to one side....
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Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Courier Humidor Cigar Tin238 - Courier Humidor Cigar Tin
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Canadian. Circa 1915. Independent Cigar Co., Toronto. Lithographed paper label. 5.25" x 5.5". Oxidation, gold-loss and impressions to tin ...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Gold Dust Pocket Tobacco Tin239 - Gold Dust Pocket Tobacco Tin
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Rare. Base marked "Manufactured by the B. Houde Co, Quebec". Marked "The Thos Davidson Mfg Co., Ltd, Montreal" lower edge. Retai...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Nesbitt's Steel, Tin Litho Door "Push" Bar240 - Nesbitt's Steel, Tin Litho Door "Push" Bar
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American. Circa 1950. Marked, "Stout Sign Co. St. Louis MO - Made in USA - 904658" rear. 32.5" x 5.25". $300-500.
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Nesbitt's Steel, Tin Litho Door "Push" Bar241 - Nesbitt's Steel, Tin Litho Door "Push" Bar
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American. Circa 1950. Marked, "904 Made In USA" lower left, "Stout Sign Co. St. Louis MO" lower right. 31.5" x 5.25". ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Kist Soda Store Display Rack242 - Kist Soda Store Display Rack
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Canadian. Circa 1960. Surface scratches, scattered paint loss and rust.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Orange Kist Chrome Product Display Rack243 - Orange Kist Chrome Product Display Rack
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Canadian. Circa 1940s. Embossed sign. Art Deco. Marked, "St. Thomas Metal Signs Limited, St. Thomas" lower edge. 54.5" x 16.75" ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Orange Kist Cardboard Countertop Sign244 - Orange Kist Cardboard Countertop Sign
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Probably Canadian. Circa 1930s. New old stock. Die-cut. Features Kist brand bottle caps. Easel never unfolded. 5.75" x 5". Minor foxing on...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Orange Kist Tin Litho Sign245 - Orange Kist Tin Litho Sign
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American. Circa 1940. Embossed. Marked, "Trade Mark Registered OK 7 Litho in USA WFR". 2.5" x 17.75". Light surface rust, mostly...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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"Check Room" Lighted Counter Sign246 - "Check Room" Lighted Counter Sign
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Circa 1930. Lighted etched glass panel set within copper case. 16" x 8" x 3". Case tarnished. Re-wired. Illuminates. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Telephone Porcelain Sign247 - Telephone Porcelain Sign
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Probably Canadian. 2-Sided hanging sign. 26.5" x 5.75". One side shows surface loss surrounding lower grommet. Minor scuffs. $200-300.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Elias Rogers Co. Porcelain "Notice" Plaque248 - Elias Rogers Co. Porcelain "Notice" Plaque
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Porcelain. 6.5" x 4.5". Missing two upper grommets. Minor grommet and edge flakes. $50-75.
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Estimate : 50.00 - 75.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Northern Electric 3-Slot Payphone249 - Northern Electric 3-Slot Payphone
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Canadian. Circa 1950s. Marked, "Northern Electric Company Limited Made In Canada". Model #233H. Includes serial numbered coin box and Inst...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Northern Electric Oak Wall Phone250 - Northern Electric Oak Wall Phone
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Canadian. Circa 1920. Marked, "Northern Electric Company Ltd". Retains earlier receiver and mouthpiece assembly. 20.5” x 9” x 8.5” dia. He...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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