Morphy Auctions May 2009 Sale

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De Laval Paper Calendar Top.2395 - De Laval Paper Calendar Top.
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Description 1930s. Framed under glass. Features a boy fishing. Only light wear. Condition (9.0, Near Mint). Size 11" x 14".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (25.00 + 5.00BP) = 30.00
 
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Porcelain Berina Malted Milk Food Sign.2396 - Porcelain Berina Malted Milk Food Sign.
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Description Scottish. Circa 1910. Nice, large colorful example. Displays great. A few minor bends and warps with large to medium paint chips and n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to ethnomusic.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Cardboard Fairy Soap Trolley Car Poster.2397 - Cardboard Fairy Soap Trolley Car Poster.
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Description Circa 1915. Includes original cardboard frame. Medium soiling, surface marks, edge marks, and wear. Great poster and graphics. Conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Chalkware Morses Pure Pops Lollipop Display.2398 - Chalkware Morses Pure Pops Lollipop Display.
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Description Circa 1940s. A few minor small nicks and color chips with general overall and uniform light crazing. Condition (8.0 - 8.3, Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Tin Gold Dust Washing Powder Self-Framed Sign.2399 - Tin Gold Dust Washing Powder Self-Framed Sign.
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Description Circa 1900 to 1905. Very rare. Still affixed to original wooden stretcher frame on rear. Some edge and frame rust, partial tin loss, g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (3,500.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,200.00
 
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Gold Dust Washing Powder Boxes.2400 - Gold Dust Washing Powder Boxes.
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Description Includes 22 5-ounce boxes and one 2-pound box. All depicting black babies and includes contents. Condition (Excellent).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Embossed Tin Craddock-Terry Shoes Sign.2401 - Embossed Tin Craddock-Terry Shoes Sign.
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Description Lynchburg, Virginia. Circa 1900. Complete with original framework. All letters are nicely embossed. Some minor rubs, small marks, medi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Porcelain Ingersoll Watch 2-Sided Flange.2402 - Porcelain Ingersoll Watch 2-Sided Flange.
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Description Nice, classic sign with two small holes drilled in top border and one at center border. Some chips, nicks, and wear. Displays well. Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Framed Cardboard Elgin Watch Sign.2403 - Framed Cardboard Elgin Watch Sign.
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Description Circa 1900 to 1910. Original framework. Only minor mildew spots, light soiling, and a few marks. Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 12&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Framed Paper August Wolf & Co. Poster.2404 - Framed Paper August Wolf & Co. Poster.
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Description Circa 1880s to 1890s. Manufactured in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Expensively and beautifully framed and matted under glass. Vivid col
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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St. Louis Dispatch Flange Sign.2405 - St. Louis Dispatch Flange Sign.
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Description Circa 1920s. Yellow reflective lettering, a few scuffs, scratches, oxidation to one side, and medium wear. Condition (7.5, Very Good).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 350.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Porcelain Indianapolis News Thermometer.2406 - Porcelain Indianapolis News Thermometer.
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Description One shallow dents, large chips, edge nicks, and overall wear. Condition (6.0, Good). Size 7" x 27".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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American Railway Express Sign.2407 - American Railway Express Sign.
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Description Circa 1900. Bright gold leaf and sand finish. Some minor to medium rubs, small scratches, medium marks, and two nail holes. Displays w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Porcelain Penn. Power Company 2-Sided Flange.2408 - Porcelain Penn. Power Company 2-Sided Flange.
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Description Circa 1940s to 1950s. A few very small edge nicks, medium acid rain stains, medium soiling, and wear. Condition (7.0 - 7.8, Very Good).
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Porcelain Florida Power & Light Company Oval Sign.2409 - Porcelain Florida Power & Light Company Oval Sign.
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Description Circa 1930s to 1940s. Nice graphics with a few minor marks, small edge nicks, and medium soiling. Would clean nicely. Condition (8.0+,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Porcelain Telephone Flange with Ornate Bracket.2410 - Porcelain Telephone Flange with Ornate Bracket.
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Description Circa 1920s. Wonderfully decorative bracket supports this porcelain and wrought iron sign. A good bit of weather stains and soiling, m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Porcelain Postal Telegraph & Cables 2-Sided Sign.2411 - Porcelain Postal Telegraph & Cables 2-Sided Sign.
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Description Circa 1915 to 1925. Nice overall appearance with six or seven average-sized chips on either side, medium soiling, and light surface we
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Heavy Tin Delco 2-Sided Die-Cut Sign with Bracket.2412 - Heavy Tin Delco 2-Sided Die-Cut Sign with Bracket.
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Description Circa 1950s. Bright, clean, and shiny with only minor edge rust on one end. Condition (9.2 - 9.4, Near Mint). Size 19" x 24"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Reflective Aluminum Seaboard Railroad Sign.2413 - Reflective Aluminum Seaboard Railroad Sign.
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Description 1940s to 1950s. Small crimps, medium soiling, light scratches, and wear. Condition (7.0 - 7.5, Very Good). Size 24" Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Heavy Brass Brooklyn's Savings & Loan Co. Sign.2414 - Heavy Brass Brooklyn's Savings & Loan Co. Sign.
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Description Circa 1888 to 1905. Beautifully cleaned and polished. Each letter and symbol is individually attached to the back framework. Wonderful
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,750.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Porcelain Railway Express Agency 2-Sided Flange.2415 - Porcelain Railway Express Agency 2-Sided Flange.
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Description 1930s to 1940s. Old overpaint on flange itself with chips to back of flange, otherwise, relatively clean with just a few edge nicks an
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Porcelain Rouses Point Bridge Figural Die-Cut Sign2416 - Porcelain Rouses Point Bridge Figural Die-Cut Sign
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Description Great graphics and color with only light soiling. Condition (9.5, Near Mint). Size 12" x 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Lot of 2: Bronze FTD Cut-Out Relief Plaques.2417 - Lot of 2: Bronze FTD Cut-Out Relief Plaques.
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Description 1930s to 1940s. Nice, heavy relief plaques with only light to moderate wear and marks. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size Both: 1...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Reverse-on-Glass D'Ambrosio Co. Apartments Sign.2418 - Reverse-on-Glass D'Ambrosio Co. Apartments Sign.
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Description Circa 1920 to 1930. Includes original outer framework and board work on back. Some minor lifting of the reverse glass back black paint
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Embossed Tin Goldenson Furniture & Carpets Sign.2419 - Embossed Tin Goldenson Furniture & Carpets Sign.
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Description Circa 1915. A few minor crimps, marks, and light wear. Nice slogans on sign. Condition (8.5 - 8.8, Excellent). Size 9" x 28"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Framed Paper Mason & Hamlin Organs Poster.2420 - Framed Paper Mason & Hamlin Organs Poster.
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Description Circa 1880. Expensively and beautifully framed and matted under glass. Features Handel and Bach at insets on left and right. Wonderful
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor .. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Tin Lowney's Cocoa 2-Sided String Holder.2421 - Tin Lowney's Cocoa 2-Sided String Holder.
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Description Circa 1900. Missing the cup that rises and falls up the side of the piece. General overall heavy wear, oxidation, and crazing. Conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Reverse-on-Glass Milady Chocolates Sign.2422 - Reverse-on-Glass Milady Chocolates Sign.
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Description Milwaukee, WI. Circa 1910. Original frame with four holes drilled for mounting. Celluloid inset is slightly curled at edge, otherwise
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Embossed Tin Well's Dairy Milk Sign.2423 - Embossed Tin Well's Dairy Milk Sign.
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Description Circa 1940s. Light soiling, a few minor marks, and light wear. Condition (8.5, Excellent). Size 12" x 24".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 250.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Framed Paper Goodyear Lawn Hose Poster.2424 - Framed Paper Goodyear Lawn Hose Poster.
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Description Circa 1920 to 1925. Framed under glass. Clean and bright with only some medium creases from old fold marks and a few very small closed
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Heavy Plywood Food Club Apple Sauce Die-Cut Sign.2425 - Heavy Plywood Food Club Apple Sauce Die-Cut Sign.
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Description Circa 1940s to 1950s. Wonderful graphics and appears to be hand-painted or hand-screened. Only a few minor marks and light soiling. Co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Porcelain Standby Tomato Juice Convex Sign.2426 - Porcelain Standby Tomato Juice Convex Sign.
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Description Circa 1940s to 1950s. Strong color with bold, simple graphics. Only a few miniscule nicks or small marks and one two-inch surface chip
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Framed Cardboard White Rose Canned Goods Sign.2427 - Framed Cardboard White Rose Canned Goods Sign.
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Description Circa 1890s. Complete with old, possibly original, exterior framework. Four-inch closed tear in lower right with medium soiling, minor
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Porcelain Clark Canned Foods Sign.2428 - Porcelain Clark Canned Foods Sign.
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Description Circa 1910. Wonderful graphics of an early can. Two holes with chips near center of can, otherwise, some edge chipping, bending, and m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 450.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Cardboard Karo Syrup Charming Trolley Car Sign.2429 - Cardboard Karo Syrup Charming Trolley Car Sign.
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Description Framed under glass. Great artwork and condition with only minor stains. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size 11" x 21".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Cardboard Heinz Mayonnaise Trolley Car Sign.2430 - Cardboard Heinz Mayonnaise Trolley Car Sign.
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Description 1920s to 1930s. Framed under glass. Very light soiling, marks, and wear. Condition (9.0 - 9.5, Near Mint). Size 11" x 21".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to mrchips .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Porcelain Campbell's Tomato Soup Curved Sign.2431 - Porcelain Campbell's Tomato Soup Curved Sign.
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Description Circa 1920s to 1930s. Very steep curve with only a few miniscule surface marks and scratches and a few minor stains. Condition (9.0 - 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor .. for (1,900.00 + 380.00BP) = 2,280.00
 
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Porcelain Voigt's Snow Drift Flower 2-Sided Flange2432 - Porcelain Voigt's Snow Drift Flower 2-Sided Flange
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Description Circa 1890s to 1900. Very heavily made with wonderful remaining gloss. Light wear and small edge chips. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Wooden Occident Flour Thermometer.2433 - Wooden Occident Flour Thermometer.
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Description Circa 1910 to 1915. A few very minor, darker surface marks and light wear. Condition (8.0 - 8.5, Excellent). Size 4" x 15".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Starch Linen Fairies Banner Advertising Sign.2434 - Starch Linen Fairies Banner Advertising Sign.
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Description Framed under glass. Made by Cross, Press & Sign Company. Condition (Excellent). Size 31" x 15".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Embossed Tin Sunbeam Bread Sign.2435 - Embossed Tin Sunbeam Bread Sign.
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Description 1953. Beautiful, clean, and bright with only a few very minor scratches, marks, and outer edge scratches on raised frame area. Conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to sodastuff .. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Tin Weimer Packing Thermometer.2436 - Tin Weimer Packing Thermometer.
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Description Wheeling, West Virginia. A few minor bends, edge wear, small scratches, and scuffs. Condition (7.0, Very Good). Size 8" x 36"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor .. for (50.00 + 10.00BP) = 60.00
 
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Heavy Porcelain C.F.&I. Coals Sign.2437 - Heavy Porcelain C.F.&I. Coals Sign.
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Description 1920s to 1930s. Outstanding graphics with three devils running. Stress area with chips to bottom center and overall wear. Hard-to-find
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Framed Cardboard Puretest Baby Powder Poster.2438 - Framed Cardboard Puretest Baby Powder Poster.
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Description Circa 1920s. Framed under glass. Super graphics in very high condition with only one small surface chip. Condition (9.0 - 9.2, Near Min
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Framed Cardboard Baby Needs Store Poster.2439 - Framed Cardboard Baby Needs Store Poster.
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Description Circa 1920s. Framed under glass. Very clean with little to no wear and only a few minor ripples. Condition (9.2 - 9.5, Near Mint). Size
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor .. for (75.00 + 15.00BP) = 90.00
 
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Embossed Tin Homaker Pipeless Furnace Sign.2440 - Embossed Tin Homaker Pipeless Furnace Sign.
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Description Berlin, Pennsylvania. 1920s to 1930s. Very clean with only minor crimps and tiny marks. Condition (9.0 - 9.3, Near Mint). Size 13"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Porcelain International Boilers & Furnaces Flange.2441 - Porcelain International Boilers & Furnaces Flange.
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Description Circa 1920s. Two-sided sign, one side is bright and clean with minor edge chips and other side has a larger central stain area of five
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor .. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Antique General Electric Refrigerator.2442 - Antique General Electric Refrigerator.
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Description Circa 1930. Restored. Condition (Near Mint). Size 63" x 24" x 19".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor .. for (900.00 + 180.00BP) = 1,080.00
 
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Porcelain Loth's Stoves & Ranges 2-Sided Sign.2443 - Porcelain Loth's Stoves & Ranges 2-Sided Sign.
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Description Waynesboro, Virginia. Circa 1900 to 1910. Medium stains, light soiling, minor rubs, and surface scratches. Condition (7.0 - 7.5, Very G
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor .. for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Porcelain Stransky Steel Ware 2-Sided Platter Sign2444 - Porcelain Stransky Steel Ware 2-Sided Platter Sign
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Description Circa 1910 to 1925. Some chips at very top rim, surface scratches, small nicks, and light wear. Condition (8.0, Excellent). Size 19&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor .. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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