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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1933 Metalcraft Shell toy truck101 - 1933 Metalcraft Shell toy truck
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Has rubber wheels, working headlights, 12" long. Also has the egg shell canisters in the bed of the truck. Very nice overall. Avg. wear a few p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1950’s VW Tippco German toy truck102 - 1950’s VW Tippco German toy truck
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Only light wear, med soiling, the wooden sides on the rear bed have been remade from toothpicks and popcycle sticks. Cond. 8.0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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1943 Coca-cola cardboard poster103 - 1943 Coca-cola cardboard poster
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20"x36" framed under glass. Great poster, graphics and cond here. Wonderful image. Rarely seen. Only the most minor of any light scratches...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Circa 1910 die-cut tin polar tobacco si104 - Circa 1910 die-cut tin polar tobacco si
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Nicely embossed featuring the polar bear at 9.5"x14". This piece features great graphics, has only mild-mod wear, a few scuffs, small scra...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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30’s porc. W.U. telephone flange sign105 - 30’s porc. W.U. telephone flange sign
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Has an unusual split flange and is a gorgeous sign featuring a candlestick phone. Both sides within the blue line border are near mint, bright glossy
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1934 Coca-cola fount.service porc. sign106 - 1934 Coca-cola fount.service porc. sign
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Gorgeous sign with great gloss shine and color. Has some surface scratches and a few surface chips, lower left corner. Otherwise is nearly perfect. Wi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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1915-25 Coca-cola porc. cooler sign107 - 1915-25 Coca-cola porc. cooler sign
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This was removed from a wooden zinc lined floor cooler that predates 1925. Measures 15"x25" and is in great cond with only a few random li...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,300.00) = 2,300.00
 
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1909VitroliteI.W.HarperWhiskeyglasssign108 - 1909VitroliteI.W.HarperWhiskeyglasssign
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Mounted in an old frame, good looking example with only a few minor marks and only the lightest of any wear. Visible image is 17"x23" cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola Mileage Meter109 - 1950’s Coca-cola Mileage Meter
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Unusual variation with twin wheels on the front of the piece. Good overall cond has 2 short cracks beside the left wheel and 2 longer cracks on the ba
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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1950’s Coke Mileage Meter110 - 1950’s Coke Mileage Meter
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Originates from Greenwood, MS. Slightly faded, light wear, med soiling. The side knobs are not original. 2 large 2" side cracks. A few other cr...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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