The Collection of the Late WM Beck

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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 Thermometer1 - 50s-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 ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1956 Coca-Cola tin bottle thermometer2 - 1956 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Near mint Coca-cola 50’s tin thermomete3 - Near 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola tin thermometer4 - 1950’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. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to thatgimliguy for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Coca-cola 1940’s masonite thermometer5 - Coca-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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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42 Coca-cola tin bottle thermometer6 - 42 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...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Coca-cola 1937 near mint tin thermomete7 - Coca-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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1939 Coca-cola porcelain thermometer8 - 1939 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to e_zwholesa.. for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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1935 Coca-cola tin thermometer9 - 1935 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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1948 Coca-cola Pam thermometer10 - 1948 Coca-cola Pam thermometer
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Beautiful clean example. Near mint as manufactured. Call cond. 9.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Near mint Coca-cola 1959 12” Pam thermo11 - Near mint Coca-cola 1959 12” Pam thermo
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Strong example at cond. 9.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to bpayne42 for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Ward’s Bread Porc. Thermometer 20’s-30’12 - Ward’s Bread Porc. Thermometer 20’s-30’
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Bright and beautiful example. Has a few outer edge nicks and chips, especially lower left corner at extreme edge and top center. As well as 2 surface
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1909 Coca-cola tip tray13 - 1909 Coca-cola tip tray
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Very clean and glossy. Does have 5-6 small shallow crimp type dents and impressions. Otherwise almost flawless with only minor marks, tiny nicks, Cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to bartergaetz for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Beautiful near mint 1910 Coca-cola tip 14 - Beautiful near mint 1910 Coca-cola tip
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Fantastic example, almost no wear or marks. Very light overall crazing. 1 minuscule crimp. As good as you could hope to find. A few tiny edge nicks. C
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Pepsi-cola 1910 rare tip tray15 - Pepsi-cola 1910 rare tip tray
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Nice overall example, does have a few paint rubs and areas of discoloration on her forehead and her hand. As well as some of the background colors. Ge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Coca-cola 4” 1903 tip tray16 - Coca-cola 4” 1903 tip tray
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Nice example featuring Hilda Clark. Only very slightly faded. A few areas of small very tiny light whitish scratches and marks as well as a few tiny p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1901 6” Coca-cola tip tray17 - 1901 6” Coca-cola tip tray
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Bright and shiny example with bold vivid unfaded color. Does have a manufacturing imperfection or small paint chips above her head to the right in fie
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Rare Coca-cola 1905 serving tray18 - Rare Coca-cola 1905 serving tray
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10.5-13" size is just vivid bright and beautiful. Even though it has a series of 10-12 small tiny pecks on the lower half of the tray as well a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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1909 Coca-cola medium oval serving tray19 - 1909 Coca-cola medium oval serving tray
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10.5"x13.25" a few minor crimps and small shallow dents. A number of very light random small scratches. Some minor marks, light wear, gene...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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1909 Coca-cola large oval serving tray20 - 1909 Coca-cola large oval serving tray
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13.5"x16.5" nice shiny color, fairly clean overall on the face of the tray with only minor marks and light scratches. However, near the bo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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30’s Coca-cola Kay plywood triangle sig21 - 30’s Coca-cola Kay plywood triangle sig
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Very clean example, NOS. nice bright colors, does have a little bit of weakness in the color as well as minor staining in the central white logo area.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Coca-cola 1950 rare flange sign22 - Coca-cola 1950 rare flange sign
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Features bar and tavern with 2 16" buttons. Some very minor edge rust in a few areas with some spider webbing as well. Both of the buttons are ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola Brunhoff lighted sign23 - 1930’s Coca-cola Brunhoff lighted sign
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Nice counter top example that appears to be totally original in every respect. The cond of the top glass is impeccable and nearly flawless on the insi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,500.00 - 8,500.01
Sold to floor for (9,500.00) = 9,500.00
 
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Rare 1890’s Wine Coca urn dispenser24 - Rare 1890’s Wine Coca urn dispenser
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This piece stands 16" tall and is believed to be the only one in existence. It may have a definite relationship and tie-in with Pemberton's...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Coca-cola tin string holder 1940’s25 - Coca-cola tin string holder 1940’s
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This measures 12"x16" and features a reproduction frame. The appearance and cond. is strong overall with only some very minute marks and w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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1922 Coca-cola 4 seasons display cutout26 - 1922 Coca-cola 4 seasons display cutout
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This large impressive piece is very difficult to find in today's market and is considered rare by all. This one is beautifully framed in a very ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 18,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Coca-cola 1907 trolley sign27 - Coca-cola 1907 trolley sign
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Framed under plexi-glass. Visible image measures 10.25"x20.5". A good bit of overall color touchup restoration inpainting and enhancement....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to 93104215125 for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola florescent lighted sig28 - 1950’s Coca-cola florescent lighted sig
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When illuminated it creates a motion effect when you move your body or head. Nice overall cond. very strong front glass with reverse paint. Has only a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1903 Coca-cola calendar29 - 1903 Coca-cola calendar
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This piece displays well even though it has some damage it is nicely framed and matted under glass and the visible image of the top measures 7.5&quo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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1911 Coca-cola Hamilton King calendar30 - 1911 Coca-cola Hamilton King calendar
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Matted and framed under Plexi. The visible image measures 10.25"x17.25". Displays well overall. Call cond. 6.0-6.5 but appearance is bette...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Rare 1902 Coca-cola calendar top31 - Rare 1902 Coca-cola calendar top
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Measures 7.75"x10.25". No evidence of ever having had calendar stapled on. Probably trimmed above that area. Although the red pinstripe ma...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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38 rare Coca-cola policeman display32 - 38 rare Coca-cola policeman display
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Nicely framed under glass. This piece is beautiful. Made in Canada. Very hard and elusive piece to find. It has a few surface creases lower right corn
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Rare bell system telephone porc. sign33 - Rare bell system telephone porc. sign
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Measuring 35"x44" is 2-sided large heavy and unusual with its integrated cast iron frame and hanging bracket. Just a wonderful design that...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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1914 Coca-cola tin Betty framed sign34 - 1914 Coca-cola tin Betty framed sign
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A very impressive appearing piece in a large size 31"x41" that is seldom encountered in today's marketplace. Even though this has a fe...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1932 Coca-cola cardboard festoon35 - 1932 Coca-cola cardboard festoon
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Strong cond. colorful and impressive. Would extend to over 9' if stretched out complete with original envelope. Almost no major wear. Only a few...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Coca-cola 40’s-50’s rare vint. Neon36 - Coca-cola 40’s-50’s rare vint. Neon
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It has a great appearance and lights up in 3 colors and shines very brightly for its age. Appears to be all original in every respect. Complete with...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Coca-cola 1940 cardboard post. aviator 37 - Coca-cola 1940 cardboard post. aviator
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Great color and graphics on this small horizontal poster which is framed under glass. Visible image measures 19.5"x35.5". Very strong cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola J.C. cardboard poster38 - 1930’s Coca-cola J.C. cardboard poster
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Outstanding piece that you rarely ever see. This is complete with the side wing assembly and the top and bottom frame, all of which have long been det
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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1919 Coca-cola calendar girl and bottle39 - 1919 Coca-cola calendar girl and bottle
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Hard to find. This example has nice vivid color. Nicely framed and matted under Plexi-glass. Still has metal strip which is shown. Very small closed t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,250.00) = 4,250.00
 
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Coca-cola 1919 calendar girl and glass40 - Coca-cola 1919 calendar girl and glass
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Nice appearing example overall. Although the top 1" of the paper has been pieced in with a replacement metal strip. A little bit of spot restor...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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1918 Coca-cola full pad calendar41 - 1918 Coca-cola full pad calendar
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Very nice and desirable example with strong unfaded color. Complete with a full pad including the summary sheet at the rear. 4 areas of minor rust fro
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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1954 Merita Bread Lone Ranger tin sign42 - 1954 Merita Bread Lone Ranger tin sign
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Great looking example heavily embossed beautiful colors. Features a bread loaf you don't see too often. Does have some minor scratches, a few ar...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Rare Coca-cola 50 year service ring43 - Rare Coca-cola 50 year service ring
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Beautiful man's Signet ring in 14K gold approx. size 8.5-9. features 10 diamond chips, a wonderfully detailed bottle and 50 year service pin log...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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1904 Coca-cola celluloid L.N. Sign44 - 1904 Coca-cola celluloid L.N. Sign
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Having been framed and restored and beautifully mounted under glass, this is the same piece that is pictured on page 45 of Petretti's 11th editi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Coca-cola tin 6 pack cutout sign45 - Coca-cola tin 6 pack cutout sign
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Dated May 1958. This is one of the harder versions to find. Measures 11"x13" has a few minor surface scratches, small surface stains, most...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to soda-buff for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Coca-cola die cut 6 pack tin sign46 - Coca-cola die cut 6 pack tin sign
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Harder version to find with 6 bottles in a circle on the 6 pack. This one does have a couple of major paint chips and dents in the corner areas as wel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to soda-buff for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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1950 Coca-cola die cut 6 pack sign47 - 1950 Coca-cola die cut 6 pack sign
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6 for 25 cents version. 11"x13". Beautiful example with nice gloss and almost no wear, only minimal edge nicks and marks, certainly nothin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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1954 Coca-cola 6 pack tin cutout sign48 - 1954 Coca-cola 6 pack tin cutout sign
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This one is uniformly ambered to a med shade. Has been clear coated to conceal some surface scratches as well as some minor short scratches with sligh
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1954 Coca-cola tin die cut 12 pack sign49 - 1954 Coca-cola tin die cut 12 pack sign
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Great looking example. 3 very shallow dimple dents at 3 of the mounting holes, a few edge paint chips and nicks. None very large in size. Within the b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1963 Coca-cola embossed tin 6 pack sign50 - 1963 Coca-cola embossed tin 6 pack sign
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31"x36". Heavily embossed at the front 3 bottles. 2 short 1" scratches on the lower left portion of the sign. 1-2 tiny nicks within t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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1960’s Coca-cola tin 6 pack cutout sign51 - 1960’s Coca-cola tin 6 pack cutout sign
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Red and green version. 31"x36". A few random small and light scratches and surface scratches. A few areas of minimal paint disruption on t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Rare Coca-cola 1903 tin sign Hilda Clar52 - Rare Coca-cola 1903 tin sign Hilda Clar
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15"x19". This scarce sign is nicely displayed in a Victorian style frame under glass. Overalll presentation is very nice. Does have a few ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 17,500.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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1936 rare Coca-cola cardboard poster53 - 1936 rare Coca-cola cardboard poster
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Measures 26"x53". Those measurements in Petretti's are incorrect. This is an unusual size. Beautiful example here. Printed with tiny s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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1948 Coca-cola cardboard poster54 - 1948 Coca-cola cardboard poster
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Unusual 23.5"x41" size great graphics, features girl with hat box at fountain counter. Beautiful cond. this is one of the best from a smal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,700.00 - 2,700.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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1923 Coca-cola cardboard trolley sign55 - 1923 Coca-cola cardboard trolley sign
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Beautiful example, framed under glass. Visible image measures 10.5"x20.5+" Cond. is just outstanding. What appears as some tiny small whit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola Marx toy tin truck56 - 1950’s Coca-cola Marx toy tin truck
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17" long. Fully and nicely lithographed cargo area showing numerous cases of bottles. Overall this one has med-avg. wear, some overall spider w...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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20’s-30’s Greyhound Porc. sidewalk sign57 - 20’s-30’s Greyhound Porc. sidewalk sign
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This sign is double sided and measures 25"x30" and is in really great cond. with only a few edge chips and nicks and a few small chips aro...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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1915 Coca-cola Elaine Calendar bottle58 - 1915 Coca-cola Elaine Calendar bottle
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Even though cond would only be called about a 6-6.5 here, this piece still displays very well overall and is quite hard to find with the bottle variat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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1915 Coca-cola Elaine calendar glass59 - 1915 Coca-cola Elaine calendar glass
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Nice bright example here, although it does have some restoration of a closed crack that runs the entire vertical length of the poster, just in front o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1912 Coca-cola large calendar60 - 1912 Coca-cola large calendar
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This is beautifully museum mounted under glass and hides nothing. It does still have the original metal strip and a complete pad from August on. This
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,500.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola bottle radio61 - 1930’s Coca-cola bottle radio
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Great display example overall. Appears to have original knobs and dial as well as the original inner tubes. The cord is very frayed and not deemed saf
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola tin policeman sign62 - 1950’s Coca-cola tin policeman sign
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Standing 5' tall dated April 1950. This is a very nice overall example. The piece is not pictured but it is being sold with a base and a half po...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,800.00 - 4,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,800.00) = 2,800.00
 
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Near mint 40’s Coca-cola porcelain sign63 - Near mint 40’s Coca-cola porcelain sign
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Measuring 46"x55" this is a real beauty. Has only a few tiny edge nicks and chips and only minimal wear otherwise. Still retains the origi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Coca-cola 40’s-50’s cardboard festoon64 - Coca-cola 40’s-50’s cardboard festoon
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Actually these 3 items are composed of cardboard, wood, foil, metal and plastic. Overall very nice cond at 8.0-8.4+ displays much better. The plastic
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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1933 Coca-cola cardboard cutout65 - 1933 Coca-cola cardboard cutout
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Great looking piece which was produced in Canada featuring Richard Arlen and Adrienne Ames. Measuring 29"x35" complete with original easel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to soda-buff for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Rare New England Telephone porc. sign66 - Rare New England Telephone porc. sign
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Fabulous and gorgeous 1920's-30's era sign complete with its original surrounding iron work and hangers. Measures a large 25"x42"....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Coca-cola early 1900 canvass banner 67 - Coca-cola early 1900 canvass banner
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This unusual size measures 16"x38.5" and is nicely framed and matted under glass. Has a .75" hole on the "a" of cola and th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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38 Brunhoff Coca-cola glass metal sign68 - 38 Brunhoff Coca-cola glass metal sign
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Very hard to find piece that still displays nicely overall. The red reverse paint glass surfaces are nearly perfect except for 1 lower left corner tin
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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39 Coca-cola sales sample cooler case69 - 39 Coca-cola sales sample cooler case
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Nice duo even though overall cond 6.5+ on both pieces. The carrying case has general overall wear and soiling. The cooler itself has some rust and pai
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Rare early 1909 Coca-cola calendar70 - Rare early 1909 Coca-cola calendar
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Another gorgeous piece being offered for sale here. This one is really startlingly fresh within the red border with only minuscule tiny marks, minor
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Coca-cola 1908 calendar full pad71 - Coca-cola 1908 calendar full pad
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This is a gorgeous example and appears to have a complete 1908 pad. It is beautifully matted and framed under glass, measuring 7"x14". Thi...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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1905 Coca-cola early tin sign 72 - 1905 Coca-cola early tin sign
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This features Lilian Nordica and is self framed. This hard to find example boasts overall good quality restoration that certainly enhances the appeara
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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1912 Coca-cola paper poster73 - 1912 Coca-cola paper poster
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Beautiful piece with bright, unfaded colors, nicely matted and framed under Plexiglas. The visible image measures 15.75"x23.5". Both metal...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to safa89 for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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14-16s Coca-cola cardboard cutout sign74 - 14-16s Coca-cola cardboard cutout sign
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This is a rare and wonderful pair. Both the boy and the girl. Beautifully museum mounted and matted under glass in a Victorian style frame. The cond o
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (33,500.00) = 33,500.00
 
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Circa 1905 Baker Chocolate tin sign75 - Circa 1905 Baker Chocolate tin sign
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This sign measures a large 26.5"x39". Not counting its original wooden frame. Overall cond and presentation has been expertly and wonderfu...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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50’s Coca-cola cardboard clown cutout76 - 50’s Coca-cola cardboard clown cutout
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Standing 5.5' tall x 4' wide with original heavy metal pedestal base. This piece does detach and come apart into 3 pieces for transport. Lot...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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32 Coca-cola cardboard cutout C.Colbert77 - 32 Coca-cola cardboard cutout C.Colbert
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Measuring 19.5"x25.5" visible image, this is matted and framed under glass and is a large center piece window display. Almost nothing is c...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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33 Coca-cola emboss tin bottle sign78 - 33 Coca-cola emboss tin bottle sign
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This sign is simply stunning and as close to perfect as you can ever hope to find. Bright, nice sheen, beautiful unfaded color, only 1-2 minuscule cri
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1942 Coca-cola near mint tin sign79 - 1942 Coca-cola near mint tin sign
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Strong graphic classic image from the 1940's featuring guy and gal with bottle. A few light surface scratches, lower right corner. Otherwise ver...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1957 Coca-cola tin sign with case80 - 1957 Coca-cola tin sign with case
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20"x28" very clean bright and shiny with just a few minor crimps upper right corner and lower left corner area as well as right hand lower...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1951 Coca-cola tin 6 pk sign near mint81 - 1951 Coca-cola tin 6 pk sign near mint
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20"x28" clean bright and shiny. Just a few very minor surface rubs near upper left and right corners. Very shallow crimps. Barely worth me...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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43 Coca-cola cardboard poster near mint82 - 43 Coca-cola cardboard poster near mint
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This measures 20"x36" and is an absolute stunner. One of the most attractive small horizontal cardboards that the company produced. The co...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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34 Coca-cola cardboardpost. Weissmuller83 - 34 Coca-cola cardboardpost. Weissmuller
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Also features Maureen O'Sullivan. Framed under glass with visible image of 13.75"x29.75". The poster has some slight warping, general ...
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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33 Coca-cola Colbert cardboard poster84 - 33 Coca-cola Colbert cardboard poster
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Framed under glass. Overall, very nice appearance. Measures 9.5"x20" with original string holder. A good bit of overall edge and corner we...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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1920’s Coca-cola tin sign with bottle85 - 1920’s Coca-cola tin sign with bottle
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Nice bevel edged sign over cardboard with original string hanger. Measures 6"x13.25". Features nice quality overall restoration and has be...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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1950 Coca-cola button flange tin sign86 - 1950 Coca-cola button flange tin sign
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18"x22". Bright colors and shine. Both buttons have a few minor dents, some small paint chips and nicks and light scratches. The flange it...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1904 Coca-cola celluloid cameo sign87 - 1904 Coca-cola celluloid cameo sign
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It features Lilian Nordica and is beautifully suspended and mounted in a shadowbox frame assembly. Measuring 8.25"x11", the piece is absol...
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Estimate : 7,500.00 - 12,500.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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Rare Coca-cola 1890’s cardboard cutout88 - Rare Coca-cola 1890’s cardboard cutout
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Features darling little girl sitting on a wooden crate which was embossed Victorian stock artwork and has been printed with Coca-cola logo promoting f
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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1914 Coca-cola paper calendar89 - 1914 Coca-cola paper calendar
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Matted and framed under Plexi. Visible image measures 12.25"x31.25". Seems to be missing the metal strip and comes with an October page. V...
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Estimate : 1,200.00 - 2,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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1916 Coca-cola paper calendar90 - 1916 Coca-cola paper calendar
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Nicely matted and framed under Plexiglas. Visible image measures 12.5"x30.5". Appears to be missing the metal strip. Comes complete with a...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Rare, 1907 Coca-cola paper sign91 - Rare, 1907 Coca-cola paper sign
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Features risqu artwork produced by Western Coca-cola Bottling Co. The sign actually measures 7.5"x10". Beautifully framed and matted under...
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Estimate : 8,500.00 - 10,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,000.00) = 6,000.00
 
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1939 Coca-cola neon spinner clock92 - 1939 Coca-cola neon spinner clock
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Features the silhouette girl logo. The interior face has had the numbers restored and highlighted as well as the border around the diamond. Within the
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,600.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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1939 Coca-cola neon octagonal clock93 - 1939 Coca-cola neon octagonal clock
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This is a nice sound clock and appears to be totally original with the exception of possibly a replaced cord. The numerals and face plate have some av
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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1930’s-40’s Coca-cola pullmatch ashtray94 - 1930’s-40’s Coca-cola pullmatch ashtray
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Nice piece in good overall cond. Nice plating remains on the bottle, no chips or cracks on the bakelite base or top and very strong decals on all 4 si
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Estimate : 3,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,200.00) = 2,200.00
 
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50-60’s Dole direc. Coca-cola sale samp95 - 50-60’s Dole direc. Coca-cola sale samp
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This is a very heavy nicely made or custom made piece. Featuring the countertop dispenser mounted on a custom made wooden base with a battery unit tha
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1904 Coca-cola calendar 96 - 1904 Coca-cola calendar
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Matted and framed under glass. Visible image measures 7.75"x15.25" very strong example with very few detriments and complete with original...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Vintage 1912 Coca-cola paper poster97 - Vintage 1912 Coca-cola paper poster
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Beautifully mounted and framed under glass. Visible image measures 14.5"x20.5". Great artwork of the 2 girls and 2 straight sided bottles....
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Estimate : 2,500.00 - 4,500.00
Sold to colafairies for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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1920’s prohibition Jay-Bee tin sign98 - 1920’s prohibition Jay-Bee tin sign
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Wonderful graphics, design and presentation here. Very unusual, have never seen this piece. Embossed and measures 6.25" is designed to hang wit...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1932 Metalcraft Coca-cola 11” toy truck99 - 1932 Metalcraft Coca-cola 11” toy truck
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Nice overall example with med wear and soiling. Avg. paint chips. Fairly good decals remain. Rubber wheel version. Cond. 7.0.
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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1932 Coca-cola Metalcraft 11” truck100 - 1932 Coca-cola Metalcraft 11” truck
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Nice overall example. The yellowish-greenish paint on the wheel rims and grill seems to be original. Med wear, paint chips and soiling. Fairly good de
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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