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The Collection of the Late WM Beck

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction LocationHoliday Inn Ballroom 4468 Starkery Rd SW, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

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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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1962 Coca-cola tin die-cut fishtail sig261 - 1962 Coca-cola tin die-cut fishtail sig
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12"x26". Bright and shiny with only a few minor small scratches on the surface. 1-2 tiny paint chips and nicks and small marks. Cond. 8.5-...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1952 12” Coca-cola mint button tin sign262 - 1952 12” Coca-cola mint button tin sign
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This is a beauty with only minuscule edge nicks or marks. Cond. 9.5-9.7.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola tin 12” near mint butt263 - 1950’s Coca-cola tin 12” near mint butt
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Another beautiful example with only a few tiny nicks or paint chips all within1" of the edge. Cond. 9.1-9.4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 93104215125 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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1940’s near mint Coca-cola tin sign264 - 1940’s near mint Coca-cola tin sign
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Beautiful 18"x27.5" with 5 cents and bottle. Only 4-5 very tiny ping dents when viewed at an angle. All but 1-2 on the border. Absolutely ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Nr.mint Coca-cola 1950 tin menu board265 - Nr.mint Coca-cola 1950 tin menu board
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Canadian made, very wonderful clean example with original string hanger. Only a little minor paint chips, nicks and marks, mostly all around the outer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola tin menu board sign266 - 1930’s Coca-cola tin menu board sign
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Logo is embossed at top. Nice look overall. Does have some rubbing and scratching on the "coca" at the top. Some other small marks, minor ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1931Coca-cola emboss.tin menuboard sign267 - 1931Coca-cola emboss.tin menuboard sign
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20"x28" a good bit of paint flecking and flaking especially in the red area at the top center behind the logo. Otherwise, light-med soilin...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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1959 Wildroot Barber emboss.tin sign268 - 1959 Wildroot Barber emboss.tin sign
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Beautiful new/old stock sign measuring 14"x40". Wonderful cond with only the most minor of edge marks or nicks near mint as manufactured. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1954 Coca-cola tin 6 pk pilaster sign269 - 1954 Coca-cola tin 6 pk pilaster sign
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Great looking. Cond. 8.6. only a few mild marks, slightly ambered at the bottom.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign270 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign
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Cond. 8.6. minor edge marks. Slight edge ambering.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to mlelec2000 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign271 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign
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Cond. 8.5. Slight edge marks. Slight edge ambering, light soiling.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign272 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign
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Cond. 8.4. A little paint residue and slight edge ambering. Minor marks otherwise. Very clean within the border.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign273 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign
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Cond. 8.4. Very light faint surface scratch 3" down from the top. A few minor edge marks, slightly ambered.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign274 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign
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Cond. 8.2. Some spider webbing and light rust top 1" of the sign. A few light surface scratches, upper left corner area. Slightly ambered with ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign275 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign
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Cond. 8.2. A few light scratches upper right corner area, light edge marks, light soiling and slight ambering especially the bottom 5".
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to vacocacola for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign276 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign
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Cond. 7.8. Minor edge rust. A little advanced portion on the left hand side in a small area. Slightly ambered.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 93104215125 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pack pilaster sign277 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pack pilaster sign
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Cond. 6.5. Advanced edge rust at the top. Strong scratches on the border, top right and left. Other minor marks and edge wear.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to 93104215125 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign278 - 1954 tin Coca-cola 6 pk pilaster sign
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Cond. 6.0. Advanced edge rust at the top and sides as well as the bottom edge.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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1947Coca-cola 6pk pilaster btn.tinsign279 - 1947Coca-cola 6pk pilaster btn.tinsign
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The date of the button is August 1955. Has original connecting hardware attached. The button has some very minor wear, a small dent or 2. Tiny short s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1950’s tin Coca-cola pilaster sign deca280 - 1950’s tin Coca-cola pilaster sign deca
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Also has applied painted green circle and 5 cents at the top end of the sign. Only minor marks, light edge wear and edge paint chips and nicks. Some s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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