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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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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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...
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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