The Collection of the Late WM Beck

Auction Details

Welcome to Metz Superlatives Auction #29

This sale continues the chain of 29 we have staged twice yearly since 1991. Sales have totalled over $15 million, and we have successfully represented hundreds and hundreds of past consignors since then.<Br>
This auction is April 22, live in Roanoke, VA , and features many of the best items from the collections of Joseph Durrell, the late William Beck of Memphis, TN , and Franz-Herbert Heydt of western Germany.
<Br>As a service to our consignors, we have elected to offer live online bidding here.<Br>
We have long been trusted for our accurate and honest condition ratings on the items we offer for auction. Enjoy the auction!

Thank you

Gary Metz
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50s-60s Spanish Coca-Cola Thermometer150s-60s Spanish Coca-Cola Thermometer
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18"x6.25" hard variation to find embossed bottle. Minor edge bends and paint chips lower right corner. Other minor marks. Tube may not be ...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
1956 Coca-Cola tin bottle thermometer21956 Coca-Cola tin bottle thermometer
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17" die cut very crisp condition with only a few minuscule marks or tiny scratches. Cond. 9.2.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
Near mint Coca-cola 50’s tin thermomete3Near mint Coca-cola 50’s tin thermomete
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30" tall Very crisp overall cond. With only a few minor marks or spots. Only slightly ambered. 2-3 very shallow crimps. Cond. 8.8-9.2.
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
1950’s Coca-cola tin thermometer41950’s Coca-cola tin thermometer
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Sign of good taste version. Some minor marks, light-med soiling, a few dents, scratches, med. wear, minor edge rust and marks. 30" tall. Cond. ...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to thatgimliguy for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
Coca-cola 1940’s masonite thermometer5Coca-cola 1940’s masonite thermometer
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17"x6.75" one extra hole at top center edge. A few smudges and areas of discoloration. Minor edge chipping lower left. Minor marks otherwi...
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
42 Coca-cola tin bottle thermometer642 Coca-cola tin bottle thermometer
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7"x16" a few very small marks and light scratches. Small dents. Especially around top and bottom mounting holes. Lightly soiled. Cond. 7.7...
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Coca-cola 1937 near mint tin thermomete7Coca-cola 1937 near mint tin thermomete
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This one is complete with the original cardboard box sleeve and exhibits no wear at all. Only the most minor of any surface rubs or marks. Cond. 9.2-9
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
1939 Coca-cola porcelain thermometer81939 Coca-cola porcelain thermometer
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Nice Canadian piece with good appearance although has been clear coated with some touchup and restoration around some chipping and the edges. Minor ma
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to e_zwholesa.. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
1935 Coca-cola tin thermometer91935 Coca-cola tin thermometer
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17" tall. Nicely embossed. Good colors. A few small chips and nicks. Minor rubs, light wear. Cond. 7.7-8.1.
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 275.00
1948 Coca-cola Pam thermometer101948 Coca-cola Pam thermometer
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Beautiful clean example. Near mint as manufactured. Call cond. 9.5+.
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 650.00