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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1940’s Coca-cola porc. door bar sign301 - 1940’s Coca-cola porc. door bar sign
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4"x30". A few shallow crimps, bends, and dents. A few minor paint chips and nicks. Only mod. Wear otherwise. Cond. 7.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to kidzklb for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Coca-cola 1950’s porc. door bar sign302 - Coca-cola 1950’s porc. door bar sign
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3.25"x34". Very clean front surface, a few edge chips and nicks. Only minor marks otherwise. Cond. 8.2-8.4+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 350.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola porc. door bar sign303 - 1950’s Coca-cola porc. door bar sign
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3"x31". Very clean with only a few edge chips and nicks, minor surface scratches and marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to kidzklb for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola German tin wind up toy304 - 1950’s Coca-cola German tin wind up toy
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Shows a tractor trailer on the side of the tin litho. 14.75" long. Works fine and displays nicely with only light wear and soiling.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola porc.script die-cut si305 - 1930’s Coca-cola porc.script die-cut si
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5.5"x18". New/old stock. Beautiful cond at 9.9.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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1930’s Coca-cola porc.die-cut scriptsig306 - 1930’s Coca-cola porc.die-cut scriptsig
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A few small chips around the "d" of drink and bottom center, as well as some edge nicks and light wear. Cond. 7.8-8.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 700.00
Sold to vmc44 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1979 Coca-cola Smith Miller toy truck307 - 1979 Coca-cola Smith Miller toy truck
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13" long, beautiful cond with only light dust and soiling. Complete with 6 miniature cases.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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1931 Coca-cola Metalcraft toy truck308 - 1931 Coca-cola Metalcraft toy truck
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This version has the metal wheels. 11" long. No bottles. The truck appears to have been cleaned and restored with new decals and new yellow and...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Coca-cola 1950’s 42” S.foam disp. bottl309 - Coca-cola 1950’s 42” S.foam disp. bottl
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Great display piece. One of the strongest examples I've ever seen. Only a few mild dents, minor marks, small scratches, The white letters may ha...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to cchd78 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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1950’s plasticmetal Coca-cola top.displ310 - 1950’s plasticmetal Coca-cola top.displ
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7.5" tall complete with original box. This is an absolutely beautiful piece with no marks or wear. Near mint as manufactured. Cond. 9.2-9.5. Th...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Coca-cola china change receiver plate311 - Coca-cola china change receiver plate
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10.5" manufactured by Lamberton Sterling China. The exact age is unknown. The decoration is in the style of 1900. Overall cond. very nice at 8....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 2,750.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate312 - 1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate
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Topless version complete with gold gesso frame but no glass or shadow box assembly. Some chips and color loss on the frame. The tray itself has some s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate313 - 1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate
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Very clean example, almost pristine of the side view of the girl with the red tam. Complete with frame and shadowbox which is slightly dirty and dusty
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate314 - 1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate
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Another beautiful example. Girl with gold tam looking directly forward. Only a few minor rubs, small marks, complete with frame glass and shadow box.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate 315 - 1910 Coca-cola Vienna art plate
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Side view of girl with low cut top cover. The plate is very clean with only very tiny marks and light soiling. Complete with frame and shadow box asse
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1934 Coca-cola serving tray316 - 1934 Coca-cola serving tray
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A number of random horizontal and vertical scratches that appear as razor type cuts. Avg.-just above avg. rim nicks. Fairly clean border but somewhat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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1907 tin Coca-cola change or tip tray317 - 1907 tin Coca-cola change or tip tray
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Nice color and gloss. 2-3 small dents or crimps on the face of the tray. Visible when viewed at an angle. Normal crazing. Only minor marks otherwise.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1910 Coca-cola tin change or tip tray318 - 1910 Coca-cola tin change or tip tray
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A small dimple dent at 9:00 in field. Some light edge rust at the intersection of the border at the bottom. A few small stains and marks otherwise. Ve
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to managedllc for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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1913 Coca-cola tin change or tip tray319 - 1913 Coca-cola tin change or tip tray
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A few small surface crimps and minor shallow dents. 1-2 tiny areas of slight pitting on the face of the tray. The top of the rim is somewhat slightly
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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2 1930’s coca-cola paper keg labels320 - 2 1930’s coca-cola paper keg labels
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16" cond. 9.0 with only some minor fold marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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