RICH PENN MAY 02 & 03 2015 AUCTION EVENT

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationPO Box 1355, Waterloo, Iowa, 50704, United States

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Selling the collections of Earl Cheese and the late Jim Gerchow. WITHOUT RESERVE.
Two days full of superb items! Over 1,100 lots! Petroliana, Neon, Porcelain and Tin Signs. Displays, Gas Pumps and Globes! Clocks and Thermometers. Slot Machines, Trade Stimulators and Rare Vending Machines! Rare Penny Scales and Store Scales. Bicycles, Coca-Cola Signs & Soda Machines. Barber Poles and Chairs. Toys, Cigar Lighters, Stoneware, Spool Cabinets, Dye Cabinets and Much More!!

IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Elwell Family Food Center Bldg.
Iowa State Fairgrounds: Main Entrance
3000 E. Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA.
The Elwell Family Food Center Building

IOWA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Elwell Family Food Center Bldg.
Iowa State Fairgrounds: Main Entrance
3000 E. Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA.
The Elwell Family Food Center Building


Host Hotel:
Sleep Inn & Suites
5850 Morning Star Ct.
Pleasant Hill, IA . 515-299-9922
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Railroad, crossing sign, porcelain & steel w/reflective jewels, Exc cond w/some minor wear, ea cross441 - Railroad, crossing sign, porcelain & steel w/reflective jewels, Exc cond w/some minor wear, ea cross
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Railroad, crossing sign, porcelain & steel w/reflective jewels, Exc cond w/some minor wear, ea crossbar 48"L x 9"W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Railroad, sign, Railway Express Agency, self-framed porcelain, bend on one corner, o/wise Exc cond, 442 - Railroad, sign, Railway Express Agency, self-framed porcelain, bend on one corner, o/wise Exc cond,
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Railroad, sign, Railway Express Agency, self-framed porcelain, bend on one corner, o/wise Exc cond, 12"H x 72"W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Railroad, signs (3), Railway Express, ea pc 5.75"H x 20"W & REA Express, 3.75"H x 60"L, all are p443 - Railroad, signs (3), Railway Express, ea pc 5.75"H x 20"W & REA Express, 3.75"H x 60"L, all are p
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Railroad, signs (3), Railway Express, each pc 5.75"H x 20"W & REA Express, 3.75"H x 60"L, all are porcelain in VG+ cond.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Advertising sign, Greensmith's Derby Dog Biscuits, litho on cdbd by R. Allen & Son, Ltd., Nottingham444 - Advertising sign, Greensmith's Derby Dog Biscuits, litho on cdbd by R. Allen & Son, Ltd., Nottingham
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Advertising sign, Greensmith's Derby Dog Biscuits, litho on cdbd by R. Allen & Son, Ltd., Nottingham, fun circus graphics w/great color, Exc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Coin-operated punching bag, Punch-A-Bag, mfgd by Mutoscope, oak cabinet, missing upper back door, Ex445 - Coin-operated punching bag, Punch-A-Bag, mfgd by Mutoscope, oak cabinet, missing upper back door, Ex
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Coin-operated punching bag, Punch-A-Bag, mfgd by Mutoscope, oak cabinet, missing upper back door, Exc restored cond w/key, 80"H x 20"W x 2...
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Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Coin-operated trade stimulator, The Cardinal, mfgd by Pace, 1 Cent 5-reel poker & fortune w/gumball446 - Coin-operated trade stimulator, The Cardinal, mfgd by Pace, 1 Cent 5-reel poker & fortune w/gumball
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Coin-operated trade stimulator, The Cardinal, mfgd by Pace, 1 Cent 5-reel poker & fortune w/gumball vendor, cast alum, c.1935, Exc restored cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Coin-operated trade stimulator, The New Deal, mfgd by Pace, 1 Cent 4-reel front jackpot w/gumball ve447 - Coin-operated trade stimulator, The New Deal, mfgd by Pace, 1 Cent 4-reel front jackpot w/gumball ve
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Coin-operated trade stimulator, The New Deal, mfgd by Pace, 1 Cent 4-reel front jackpot w/gumball vendor, cast alum, c.1935, Exc restored cond w/keys,
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Coin-operated scale, The Washington Scale, mfgd by The Caille Bros. Co.-Detroit, Rare, c.1905, Corre448 - Coin-operated scale, The Washington Scale, mfgd by The Caille Bros. Co.-Detroit, Rare, c.1905, Corre
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Coin-operated scale, The Washington Scale, mfgd by The Caille Bros. Co.-Detroit, Rare, c.1905, Correct Weight 1 Cent, walnut/mahogany case w/elaborate
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Coin-operated peanut machine, The King, unknown maker & the only one known to exist, 1 Cent, cast ir449 - Coin-operated peanut machine, The King, unknown maker & the only one known to exist, 1 Cent, cast ir
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Coin-operated peanut machine, The King, unknown maker & the only one known to exist, 1 Cent, cast iron w/turn wheel, bottom tray & footed ba...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to bubbleguma.. for (7,500.00 + 1,500.00BP) = 9,000.00
 
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Coin-operated slot machine, Berger floor model, mfgd by Paul E. Berger Mfg. Co.-Chicago, c.1900, oak450 - Coin-operated slot machine, Berger floor model, mfgd by Paul E. Berger Mfg. Co.-Chicago, c.1900, oak
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Coin-operated slot machine, Berger floor model, mfgd by Paul E. Berger Mfg. Co.-Chicago, c.1900, oak cabinet, was made to run on batteries, Restored...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Coin-operated machine, Hance Auto, cast iron w/raised periscope coin entry, unique crank handle & sc451 - Coin-operated machine, Hance Auto, cast iron w/raised periscope coin entry, unique crank handle & sc
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Coin-operated machine, Hance Auto, cast iron w/raised periscope coin entry, unique crank handle & scooped out base, stenciled gold lettering &am...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Coin-operated ride, "Indian Motocycle Ride", 10 Cent, beautifully restored w/mini inline 4-cyl engi452 - Coin-operated ride, "Indian Motocycle Ride", 10 Cent, beautifully restored w/mini inline 4-cyl engi
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Coin-operated ride, "Indian Motocycle Ride", 10 Cent, beautifully restored w/mini inline 4-cyl engine, great detail, Exc working cond, 44&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Coin-operated machine, Rex Breath Pellet, 1 Cent cast aluminum w/orig Breath Perfume decal, mfgd by 453 - Coin-operated machine, Rex Breath Pellet, 1 Cent cast aluminum w/orig Breath Perfume decal, mfgd by
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Coin-operated machine, Rex Breath Pellet, 1 Cent cast aluminum w/orig Breath Perfume decal, mfgd by Hance Mfg Co., a rare machine in Exc orig cond, ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Coca-Cola neon counter sign, "Coca-Cola In Bottles",  Exc working cond, 13"H x 22"W.454 - Coca-Cola neon counter sign, "Coca-Cola In Bottles", Exc working cond, 13"H x 22"W.
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Coca-Cola neon counter sign, "Coca-Cola In Bottles", Exc working cond, 13"H x 22"W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (3,750.00) = 3,750.00
 
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Coca-Cola serving tray, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago, IL, early455 - Coca-Cola serving tray, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago, IL, early
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Coca-Cola serving tray, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago, IL, early 1900's, Exc cond, 10"Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Coca-Cola serving tray, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago, IL, early456 - Coca-Cola serving tray, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago, IL, early
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Coca-Cola serving tray, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago, IL, early 1900's, Exc cond, 10"Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Coca-Cola serving tray, 1908 nude, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago457 - Coca-Cola serving tray, 1908 nude, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago
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Coca-Cola serving tray, 1908 nude, made by Vienna Art for the Western Coca-Cola Bottling Co.-Chicago, IL, Good+/VG overall cond, 10"Dia.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Coca-Cola serving tray, 1916 "Elaine", Stelad Signs, Passaic Metal Ware Co., VG+ cond w/edge wear, 1458 - Coca-Cola serving tray, 1916 "Elaine", Stelad Signs, Passaic Metal Ware Co., VG+ cond w/edge wear, 1
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Coca-Cola serving tray, 1916 "Elaine", Stelad Signs, Passaic Metal Ware Co., VG+ cond w/edge wear, 19"L x 8.5"W.
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to grizzleybear for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Coca-Cola distributor's calendar,  c.1918, featuring June Caprice, Feb-Dec calendar pad & adv for J.459 - Coca-Cola distributor's calendar, c.1918, featuring June Caprice, Feb-Dec calendar pad & adv for J.
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Coca-Cola distributor's calendar, c.1918, featuring June Caprice, Feb-Dec calendar pad & adv for J.W. Blewett-Druggist-Gordon, Texas, Exc c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Coca-Cola light-up sign, mfg by Hanover Neon Electric Corp-Columbus, Ohio, metal case w/molded plast460 - Coca-Cola light-up sign, mfg by Hanover Neon Electric Corp-Columbus, Ohio, metal case w/molded plast
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Coca-Cola light-up sign, mfg by Hanover Neon Electric Corp-Columbus, Ohio, metal case w/molded plastic face, contemporary Sprite Boy paper insert, mis
Bidding Has Concluded
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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