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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Tin Tru Ade Thermometer.504 - Tin Tru Ade Thermometer.
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1950s. Nice shine and strong color but with some edge chipping. Condition (8.5, Excellent). Size 15" x 5 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Tin John Collins Thermometer.505 - Tin John Collins Thermometer.
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1960s. Strong colors with one paint drip at top of thermometer. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 17" x 4 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 5: Assorted Cardboard Soda-Pop Carriers.506 - Lot of 5: Assorted Cardboard Soda-Pop Carriers.
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1940s. Most are unused and very nice with only light soiling. Condition (8.5 - 9.0, Near Mint). Size Largest: 17 - 1/2" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Tin Delaware Punch Thermometer.507 - Tin Delaware Punch Thermometer.
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Depicts bottle with edge touchup at top and minor scratches. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size 27" x 7 - 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Tin Veep Sign.508 - Tin Veep Sign.
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1965. Made by Coca-Cola. Great color with clean and crisp face but with some edge damage. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size 11 - 3/4" x 30...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Light-Up Restaurant Hot Cocoa Warmer.509 - Light-Up Restaurant Hot Cocoa Warmer.
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1950s. Made by the Whirl-A-Way Company. Includes machine with original glass carafe. A plastic piece in the bottom of the glass carafe spins to keep t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Embossed Tin Squirt Sign with Bottle.510 - Embossed Tin Squirt Sign with Bottle.
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Circa 1958. Depicts Squirt and hand-truck with damage to all four corners. Condition (7.5 - 7.8, Very Good). Size 9 - 1/4" x 27 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Cardboard Sun-Ripe Beverage Sign.511 - Cardboard Sun-Ripe Beverage Sign.
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Strong colors with early graphics of bottle and oranges. Condition (8.5, Excellent). Size 16 - 1/2" x 11".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Embossed Tin Hazle Club Door Push.512 - Embossed Tin Hazle Club Door Push.
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Lettering and bottle are both embossed. Strong color and graphics. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 4" x 13 - 1/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 125.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Tin Korker Door Push.513 - Tin Korker Door Push.
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Advertises Lemon-Lime’s soda and king size bottle with strong colors. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 12" x 3 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Celluloid Postie’s Birch Beer on Tap Button.514 - Celluloid Postie’s Birch Beer on Tap Button.
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Strong color with original hanger. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 9" Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Nehi Calendar.515 - Nehi Calendar.
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1938. Framed under glass. Artwork by Rolf Armstrong. Only the December page is displayed. Very mild stains, medium soiling and a few small closed tear
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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RC Cola Calendar.516 - RC Cola Calendar.
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1939. Framed under glass. Nice piece featuring artwork by Rolf Armstrong. Only page visible is October, which may not be original, but compliments the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Lot of 3: RC Cola Calendars.517 - Lot of 3: RC Cola Calendars.
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1940, 1944 and 1950. Some tears and heavy wear on the 1940 and 1944 calendars with only light wear to the 1950 calendar. Condition (6.5 - 9.5, Good -
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 3: RC Cola Calendars.518 - Lot of 3: RC Cola Calendars.
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1940, 1941 and 1949. The 1940 calendar has a good bit of touchup in the right corner with some light to medium edge wear and marks. The 1941 and 1949
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Tin Ski Soda Sign.519 - Tin Ski Soda Sign.
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Circa 1950. A few mild to medium surface scratches and a few minor edge marks and wear. Displays great. Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 30" Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Lot of 2: Squirt Calendars.520 - Lot of 2: Squirt Calendars.
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1947 and 1948. Both appear to be complete with only light wear or soiling. Condition (9.0 - 9.5, Near Mint). Size Largest: 24" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 2: Squirt Calendars .521 - Lot of 2: Squirt Calendars .
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1945 and 1946. Both have full pads with only very light wear, small marks and mild soiling. Condition (8.5 - 9.0, Near Mint). Size Largest: 24"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Lot of 2: Advertising Soda Signs.522 - Lot of 2: Advertising Soda Signs.
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1920s to 1930s and 1950s. Includes one Green River and one Grape Ola. Green River is bright and clean with only minor marks and very light edge wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Lot of 2: Tin Soda Signs.523 - Lot of 2: Tin Soda Signs.
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Includes one embossed 1939 Whistle and one 1947 7-Up. Both have minor scratches, small crimps and bends, surface marks and light rust but displays ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lot of 2: Assorted Advertising Pieces.524 - Lot of 2: Assorted Advertising Pieces.
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1920s to 1940s. Includes Dr. Pepper cardboard and wood hand fan featuring artwork by Moran. One or two small closed tears, edge wear, medium soiling a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Cardboard Nichol Kola Die-Cut Easel-Back Sign.525 - Cardboard Nichol Kola Die-Cut Easel-Back Sign.
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Circa 1940s. Classic looking with great artwork. Only a few minor stains and miniscule marks or edge wear. Condition (8.8, Excellent). Size 18"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 125.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Cardboard Red Wing Grape Juice Die-Cut Display.526 - Cardboard Red Wing Grape Juice Die-Cut Display.
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1910 to 1915. Great color, graphics and dimension with just a few minor stains, a couple of closed tears and minor to medium edge wear. Displays very
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Celluloid Tru Ade Sign.527 - Celluloid Tru Ade Sign.
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1940s. Celluloid over tin over cardboard. A few minor surface scratches and marks with slight fading. This is a very hard sign to find. Condition (8.0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Tin Over Cardboard Cherry Smash Menu Sign.528 - Tin Over Cardboard Cherry Smash Menu Sign.
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1920s to 1930s. Overall general wear with surface rust, some scratches, marks and rubbing. Condition (6.5, Good). Size 9 - 1/4" x 12 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Embossed Tin Nu Icy Sign with Bottle.529 - Embossed Tin Nu Icy Sign with Bottle.
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1930s to 1940s. Great condition and color with only miniscule marks and edge wear. Condition (9.5+, Near Mint). Size 9" x 20".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to toastit .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Lot of 4: Assorted Tin Signs.530 - Lot of 4: Assorted Tin Signs.
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1910 to 1950s. Only minor marks, a few shallow bends and crimps with light wear. Condition (8.0+, Excellent). Size Largest: 19" W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 175.00 - 275.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Embossed Tin LaVida Lime 'N Lemon Sign.531 - Embossed Tin LaVida Lime 'N Lemon Sign.
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1940s. Only a few very minor small bends and shallow crimps with minor edge wear. Condition (9.0+, Near Mint). Size 13 - 1/2" x 19".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Embossed Tin Nichol Cola Sign.532 - Embossed Tin Nichol Cola Sign.
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1940s to 1950s. Only a few minor edge nicks, minor marks and no wear. Condition (9.0 - 9.3, Near Mint). Size 33" x 57".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Lot of 3: Advertising Thermometers.533 - Lot of 3: Advertising Thermometers.
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Includes two tin Bubble Up and one RC Cola with glass front. Some minor marks and light wear. Condition (8.0 - 9.5+, Excellent - Near Mint). Size Larg
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Mission Orange Syrup Dispenser.535 - Mission Orange Syrup Dispenser.
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1940s. Includes black embossed milk glass base with green embossed depression glass top and original syrup spigot. Minor small chips at top hidden by
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Lash's Syrup Dispenser.536 - Lash's Syrup Dispenser.
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1940s. Includes black milk glass base with green embossed depression glass top and original syrup spigot. Lash label is peeling. Condition (8.5+, Exce
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Embossed Tin Howel's Root Beer Die-Cut Sign.537 - Embossed Tin Howel's Root Beer Die-Cut Sign.
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Made by the Julip Company. Marked “Robertson Dualife Co. Springfield, Ohio”. Bottle shaped sign with Howel’s Elf and minor scratches. Condition (9.0,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Cardboard Howell's Root Beer Bottle Display.538 - Cardboard Howell's Root Beer Bottle Display.
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Die-cut display has great colors and holds a bottle when folded out. Advertising Display Condition (8.5 - 9.0, Near Mint). Size 22 - 1/2" T.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Embossed Tin Howel's Root Beer Sign.539 - Embossed Tin Howel's Root Beer Sign.
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1930s to 1940s. Great graphics and color. A few strong edge scrapes, edge bends, bubble wrap stains on face of sign visible when angled and a few mino
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Embossed Tin Howel's Root Beer Sign.540 - Embossed Tin Howel's Root Beer Sign.
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1950s. Only light wear, very tiny marks and very shallow bends. Condition (9.0 - 9.3, Near Mint). Size 8 - 1/2" x 29".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Tin Ma's Thermometer.541 - Tin Ma's Thermometer.
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Extremely rare with round thermometer. Strong color and high shine. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 27" x 7".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Embossed Tin Ma's Cola Sign.542 - Embossed Tin Ma's Cola Sign.
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Very colorful, clean sign with strong colors. Holes have been punched for hanging. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 12" x 28".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Tin Ma's Root Beer Sign.543 - Tin Ma's Root Beer Sign.
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Rare size and in great condition with six pack and Ma’s picture. Minor crimping but great color. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 11 - 1/2 x 27 - 1/...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Embossed Tin Ma’s Cola Sign with Bottle.544 - Embossed Tin Ma’s Cola Sign with Bottle.
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Strong colors of red, brown and blue with a few minor creases. Holes have been added. Condition (7.5 - 8.0, Excellent). Size 31 - 1/2" x 23&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Barq's "We Have It" Round Pam Thermometer.545 - Barq's "We Have It" Round Pam Thermometer.
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Strong color. Condition (Displays as 9.5, Near Mint). Size 12" Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Tin Barq's Thermometer.546 - Tin Barq's Thermometer.
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1940s. Large thermometers with bottle, art deco style logo and minor scratches. Condition (8.5, Excellent). Size 29 - 1/2" x 9 - 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 Barq's Die-Cut Flange Sign.547 - Tin Barq's Die-Cut Flange Sign.
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1940s. A few scratches, edge rust, advanced stains and outer border wear, especially to one side. Condition (6.5, Good). Size 22" x 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Embossed Tin Dad’s “Junior” Sign.548 - Embossed Tin Dad’s “Junior” Sign.
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Strong image of Little Junior with some minor paint loss to bottom corners, paint chipping at holes and some paper marks. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Embossed Tin Dad's Root Beer Thermometer.549 - Embossed Tin Dad's Root Beer Thermometer.
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Depicts King Size bottle with strong color. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 29 - 1/2" x 9 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Embossed Tin Dr. Wells Root Beer Sign.550 - Embossed Tin Dr. Wells Root Beer Sign.
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Self-framed marked "The Cooler Doctor" with billboard and little skier. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 11 - 1/2" x 30 - 3/4".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Tin Mason's Root Beer Thermometer.551 - Tin Mason's Root Beer Thermometer.
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Strong colors in bottle with crisp white background and minor touched up scratch. Condition (8.5, Excellent). Size 15 - 1/2" x 4 - 1/2".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Tin Mason's Root Beer Thermometer.552 - Tin Mason's Root Beer Thermometer.
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High gloss sign but with minor chips to top and bottom. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 25 - 1/2" x 10".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Embossed Tin Dad's Root Beer Bottle Cap Sign.553 - Embossed Tin Dad's Root Beer Bottle Cap Sign.
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Horizontal with strong colors. Minor rust on lower edge. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size 12" x 31".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Tin Frostie Root Beer Thermometer.554 - Tin Frostie Root Beer Thermometer.
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Displays well with strong colors but with paint loss to right side and a small amount of wear to top. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size 36"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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