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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Bireley’s 40-50’s canvas banner, rare421 - Bireley’s 40-50’s canvas banner, rare
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Approx 5' wide. Great colors, cond. and graphics only light wear and heavy fold marks. Cond. 9.0+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (140.00) = 140.00
 
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40-50’sGas N.Rockwell canvas banner422 - 40-50’sGas N.Rockwell canvas banner
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Beautiful color and graphics, very bold, about 6' long. Wonderful cond. with only minor marks, light soiling, heavy fold marks. Cond 9.0-9.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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Coca-cola 1940’s-50’s canvas banner423 - Coca-cola 1940’s-50’s canvas banner
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Nice cond. only light wear and soiling. Some strong fold marks. About 5' wide. Cond. 8.5-9.0+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (190.00) = 190.00
 
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30’s Peters Shoes tin die-cut display424 - 30’s Peters Shoes tin die-cut display
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20"x15" tall. Nice tiered piece with accordian folds. Shows words on the back and graphic decoration on the front. Light wear, med soiling...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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40-50’s Alka-Seltzer tin litho display425 - 40-50’s Alka-Seltzer tin litho display
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Also has a tape dispenser on the back. Light soiling, wear and marks. Cond. 7.5-8.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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20-30’s Walk Over Shoes crdbrd poster426 - 20-30’s Walk Over Shoes crdbrd poster
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8"x12" light edge wear and soiling. Cond. 8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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1928 Beech-nut gum crdbrd die-cut sign427 - 1928 Beech-nut gum crdbrd die-cut sign
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10"x12". Some strong bends left side. Part of the old sales label still attached. Some tape repair. General marks and wear. Cond. 7.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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5 1957 Coca-cola cardboard food cards428 - 5 1957 Coca-cola cardboard food cards
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7"x22". Some mild-med bends, light edge wear and marks. Avg. cond. 8.0-8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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2 Coca-cola paper Sprite Boy posters429 - 2 Coca-cola paper Sprite Boy posters
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1 is framed, 1 is not. They both show different 6 packs. 10"x25". Never used. They still have the original tape stick on each corner. Cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1938 Coca-cola crdbrd litho poster430 - 1938 Coca-cola crdbrd litho poster
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Framed under glass. Measures 20"x42". Has some light soiling, very minor marks and edge wear. Med stain, left hand side and lower corner. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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1950 Coca-cola heavy paper poster431 - 1950 Coca-cola heavy paper poster
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18"x57". Minor mildew spots, light soiling, some minor warps, marks and wear otherwise. Cond. 7.5-8.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to diamondspr.. for (90.00 + 18.00BP) = 108.00
 
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1930’s-40’s Frigidaire porc. sign432 - 1930’s-40’s Frigidaire porc. sign
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14"x20". Nice graphics. Some general overall wear. Staining, edge chips and nicks. Cond. 7.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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1970 Michelin porcelain sign433 - 1970 Michelin porcelain sign
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Made in Europe. 14"x33". A few tiny small chips and nicks, lower left corner as well as an edge bend or 2 with some chipping at the edges....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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30’sCoca-cola porc.doorbar cntrpc.sign434 - 30’sCoca-cola porc.doorbar cntrpc.sign
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4"x16". Very clean. Cond. 9.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to kidzklb for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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30’sCoca-cola porc.doorbar center sign435 - 30’sCoca-cola porc.doorbar center sign
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4"x16". Small chip lower left, large chip upper right. Other minor marks. Cond. 7.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to kidzklb for (170.00 + 34.00BP) = 204.00
 
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40’sCoca-cola die-cut porc.bottle sign436 - 40’sCoca-cola die-cut porc.bottle sign
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16" very clean with only the lightest of any marks or wear. Cond. 9.2-9.4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to 93104215125 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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40’sCoca-cola porc.bottle cutout sign 437 - 40’sCoca-cola porc.bottle cutout sign
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Some rain stains, minor edge nicks. General overall light wear. Cond. 7.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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FrenchCan.Coca-cola porc.matchstrk.sign438 - FrenchCan.Coca-cola porc.matchstrk.sign
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4.5"x4.5". Very clean with little to no wear. Cond. 9.2-9.4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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FrenchCan.porc.1939 matchstrike sign439 - FrenchCan.porc.1939 matchstrike sign
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A few minor surface scratches, only light wear. Some small edge chips. 4.5"x4.5". cond. 8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Can. 1940’s Coca-cola porc. door push440 - Can. 1940’s Coca-cola porc. door push
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3.5"x6.5" edge chip right hand side. Only minor marks. Cond. 8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to thatgimliguy for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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