Morphy Auctions Early Spring 2009 Sale

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Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day
Thursday, March 5th, 2009 Share This Page


Lots # 1-887
200 General Store Lots
80 Planters Peanuts Lots
250 Soda Advertising Lots
350 Antique Advertising Lots

Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day

Friday, March 6th, 2009 Share This Page

Lots # 900 - 1585
250 Toy Lots
80 Marble Lots
40 Fine Jewelry Lots
80 Figural Napkin Rings
40 Sports Related Lots
100 Pieces of Pressed Steel

Morphy Auction Early Spring 2009 Sale 10:00 AM ET Each Day

Saturday, March 7th, 2009 Share This Page

Lots # 1600 - 2389
100 Mechanical & Still Bank Lots
80 Figural Cast Iron Pieces
300 American & European Train Lots
250 Doll Lots
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Embossed Tin Green Spot Beverage Sign.454 - Embossed Tin Green Spot Beverage Sign.
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Embossed logo and bottle with strong color and one minor edge crimp. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 14" x 36".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to horrorfan .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Embossed Tin Green Spot Sign.455 - Embossed Tin Green Spot Sign.
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Made by Donasco. Dancing bottle with molded edge. Condition (9.0, Near Mint).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cardboard Green Spot Sign.456 - Cardboard Green Spot Sign.
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1936. Heavy orange color with a short bottle and glass. Slight edge wear. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 11" x 21".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Old Colony Beverages “Dualite” Light-Up Clock.457 - Old Colony Beverages “Dualite” Light-Up Clock.
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Plastic border with case wear to the back. Runs quiet. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 17" x 17".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Embossed Tin Whistle Sign.458 - Embossed Tin Whistle Sign.
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1948. Great color, graphics and overall condition with only a few minor small marks, a couple light surface scratches and medium wear. Condition (8.5
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Embossed Tin Whistle Sign.459 - Embossed Tin Whistle Sign.
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1948. A few small paint chips on "W" of sign, one or two minor marks, small rubs and light to medium edge marks and wear. Condition (8.0 -...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Masonite Whistle Thermometer.460 - Masonite Whistle Thermometer.
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1940s. Some general medium to heavy marks and wear with a few holes on left side and chip in color. Condition (7.0, Very Good). Size 4 - 1/2" x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Tin Whistle Menu Chalk Board.461 - Tin Whistle Menu Chalk Board.
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1938. Early menu for Whistle with the Elves. Some crazing to the blue area with minor rust overall. Condition (7.0, Very Good). Size 27 - 1/2" ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to Kelgen .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Whistle Sparkling Orange Soda “Pam” Light-Up Clock462 - Whistle Sparkling Orange Soda “Pam” Light-Up Clock
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1961. Strong color with case wear to back. Runs quiet. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 15" x 15".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Tin Pep-so Sign.463 - Tin Pep-so Sign.
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1930s. A few minor marks with light edge wear. Condition (9.0 - 9.3, Near Mint). Size 24" x 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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7UP “Dualite” Light-Up Clock.464 - 7UP “Dualite” Light-Up Clock.
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Marked “7UP You like it, it likes you”. Plastic border with case wear to the back. Runs quiet. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 17" x 17".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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7UP “Fresh Up with Seven-Up” Door Push.465 - 7UP “Fresh Up with Seven-Up” Door Push.
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Strong colors with touchup on each edge. Condition (8.5, Excellent). Size 3 - 1/4" x 31 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Tin “Fresh Up with Seven-Up” Door Push.466 - Tin “Fresh Up with Seven-Up” Door Push.
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Never used. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 3" x 32".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Embossed Tin 7-Up Screen Door Corner Brace Signs.467 - Embossed Tin 7-Up Screen Door Corner Brace Signs.
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1950s. Minor spider webbing with a few minor marks and light wear. Condition (8.5+, Excellent). Size 11" x 7".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Lotta Cola "Pam" Light-Up Clock.468 - Lotta Cola "Pam" Light-Up Clock.
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Strong color with case wear to back. Runs quiet. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 15" x 15".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to horrorfan .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Tin Rotella Beverage Orange Maid Thermometer.469 - Tin Rotella Beverage Orange Maid Thermometer.
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Extremely hard-to-find. Great color and nice shine. Condition (9.0 - 9.25, Near Mint). Size 27" x 7".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Tin Red Rock Cola Thermometer.470 - Tin Red Rock Cola Thermometer.
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1939. Minor scratches. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size 25" x 9 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Embossed Tin Wink by Canada Dry Thermometer.471 - Embossed Tin Wink by Canada Dry Thermometer.
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Strong color but with scratches above the tube at the 120 degree mark. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 26 - 3/4" x 8 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Tin 76 Soft Drink Sign.472 - Tin 76 Soft Drink Sign.
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Strong colors. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 9 - 1/2" x 23 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Embossed Tin Spiffy Cola Sign.473 - Embossed Tin Spiffy Cola Sign.
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Made by Permanent Sign and Display Company. Great, strong colors with two old touchups in the field. Two mounting holes have been added. Condition (8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Embossed Tin Clicquot Club Ginger Ale Thermometer.474 - Embossed Tin Clicquot Club Ginger Ale Thermometer.
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Embossed bottle cap at base of tube. Clean and crisp new old stock. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 14 - 1/2" x 5 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Rock Spring Round Thermometer.475 - Rock Spring Round Thermometer.
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Graphics of hand and glass in strong red color. Condition (Displays as 9.5, Near Mint). Size 12" Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Cardboard Cascade Ginger Ale 6-Pack Bottle Box.476 - Cardboard Cascade Ginger Ale 6-Pack Bottle Box.
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1930s to 1940s. Nice box displays on both sides. Only mild to moderate wear. Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 10" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Cloverdale Ginger Ale Round Thermometer.477 - Cloverdale Ginger Ale Round Thermometer.
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Dust on inside of glass. Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 12" Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to bmem66 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Cloverdale Soft Drinks Square Thermometer.478 - Cloverdale Soft Drinks Square Thermometer.
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Depicts four leaf clover design with a clean and shiny case. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 12" x 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Embossed Tin Suburban Club Door Push.479 - Embossed Tin Suburban Club Door Push.
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Never used. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 3" x 9".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Embossed Tin Pal Ade Sign.480 - Embossed Tin Pal Ade Sign.
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1947. Marked “Refreshes Better”. Strong color but with edge chips and chipping around nail holes. Condition (7.5 - 8.0, Excellent). Size 16" x ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Spur Calendar.481 - Spur Calendar.
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1945. Featured artwork by Early Moran. Pad appears to be complete starting in June. Only minor marks and very light soiling with minor edge wear. Cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Tin Spur Thermometer by Canada Dry.482 - Tin Spur Thermometer by Canada Dry.
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1941. Minor edge touchup. Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 14 - 3/4" x 5 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Embossed Tin Spur Beverage Vertical Sign.483 - Embossed Tin Spur Beverage Vertical Sign.
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1947. Made by Canada Dry. Some background discoloration from old paper and some paint loss from paper on edge. Condition (7.5 - 7.8, Very Good). Size
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lively Limes Square Thermometer.484 - Lively Limes Square Thermometer.
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Product of Cloverdale with strong color. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 12" x 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Cardboard Double Cola Poster.485 - Cardboard Double Cola Poster.
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1940s. Features beautiful artwork by Pearl Frush. A few very small edge stains, a couple tiny tack holes, medium surface wear and light soiling. Condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Embossed Tin Double Cola Menu Board.486 - Embossed Tin Double Cola Menu Board.
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1950s. Wonderfully clean with only a few short scratches, minor marks and small stains near outer border. Condition (8.5 - 8.8, Excellent). Size 20&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Embossed Tin Double Cola Sign.487 - Embossed Tin Double Cola Sign.
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1960. Beautiful and unused example with no wear. Condition (9.7, Near Mint Plus). Size 36" x 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lot of 2: Double Cola Calendars.488 - Lot of 2: Double Cola Calendars.
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1941 and 1960. 1941 has some light wear, small spots, mild creases and light soiling while the 1960 is almost perfect. Condition (8.0+, Excellent). Si
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Tin Double Cola Thermometer.489 - Tin Double Cola Thermometer.
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Strong colors. Clean and crisp new old stock. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 17" x 5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Embossed Tin Lotta Cola Bottle Sign.490 - Embossed Tin Lotta Cola Bottle Sign.
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Strong bottle colors and minor paint chips around mounting holes. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 12" x 21 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Embossed Tin Lotta Cola Vertical Sign.491 - Embossed Tin Lotta Cola Vertical Sign.
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1959. Advertising sign for Lotta Cola with chips around mounting holes and chip at "6" o'clock. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to horrorfan .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Tin Dari-Rich Bornhoff's Dairy Thermometer.492 - Tin Dari-Rich Bornhoff's Dairy Thermometer.
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Unusual. Depicting both hot and cold chocolate. Nice and bright example with minuscule marks. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 13 - 1/2" x 4 - ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Tin Kayo Thermometer.493 - Tin Kayo Thermometer.
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1963. Clean and crisp with nice white background. New old stock. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 13 - 1/2" x 6".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Tin Kayo Chocolate Sign.494 - Tin Kayo Chocolate Sign.
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Circa 1940. Featured K-O knocking out thirst. Paint loss around mounting holes and bottom corner hole is pulled through and enlarged. Condition (7.5 -
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Tin Kayo Chocolate Flavored Drink Chalk Board.495 - Tin Kayo Chocolate Flavored Drink Chalk Board.
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1940s. Depicts the Little Kayo Man with bottle. Edge wear and minor scratches. Condition (7.5 - 7.8, Very Good). Size 26 - 3/4" x 13 - 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Embossed Tin Rainbow Beverage Sign with Bottle.496 - Embossed Tin Rainbow Beverage Sign with Bottle.
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Manufactured by Fladung Bottling Works in Reading, Ohio. Minor bend in left hand corner. Condition (9.0 - 9.5, Near Mint). Size 24" x 12".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Tin Sweetie Sign.497 - Tin Sweetie Sign.
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Strong color with the Sweetie bottles and ribbon logo. Minor scratches. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 10" x 28".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Tin Quench Thermometer.498 - Tin Quench Thermometer.
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Unusual graphics for winter and summer drink with minor scratches. Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 12" x 6 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Embossed Tin Red Rock Cola Thermometer.499 - Embossed Tin Red Rock Cola Thermometer.
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Strong color in early red and maroon bottle with minor paint loss in field. Size 16" x 4 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Tin Vess Cola Sign.500 - Tin Vess Cola Sign.
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Strong image depicting three different Vess Beverage flavors in a snow bank. Holes have been added for mounting. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Siz
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Bubble Up Light-Up Sign.501 - Bubble Up Light-Up Sign.
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Made by Dulite Advertising Signs and Clocks. Unused in original box with mounting bracket. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 6" x 15".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to horrorfan .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Tin Crystal Club Thermometer.502 - Tin Crystal Club Thermometer.
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Rare with only minor wear. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 15" x 5 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Tin Cott Thermometer with Bottle.503 - Tin Cott Thermometer with Bottle.
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Made in New Haven, Connecticut. Minor edge touchup. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 16" x 5 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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