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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1941 Coke cardboard poster221 - 1941 Coke cardboard poster
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16"x27". Framed under Plexiglas. A very light bit of soiling. Some minor surface scratches as well as some short whiter small scratches in...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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1942 Coca-cola cardboard poster222 - 1942 Coca-cola cardboard poster
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Framed under glass. 16"x27". Only the most minor of any marks, wear, or other detractions, beautiful poster. Cond. 9.3-9.7.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1942 Coca-cola cardboard poster223 - 1942 Coca-cola cardboard poster
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16"x27" slight bend in border at bottom left. Otherwise very clean with only the most minor of any marks or wear, cond. 9.0-9.3.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1942 Coca-cola cardboard poster224 - 1942 Coca-cola cardboard poster
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16"x27". 2 kids with large 6 pack shown. Small dent and very light bottom edge wear. Otherwise, beautiful and near mint. Cond. 9.2-9.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1944 Canada Coca-cola crdbrd.poster225 - 1944 Canada Coca-cola crdbrd.poster
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Framed under glass. 16"x27". A little bit of paint touch up along some crease lines. Other slight color disruption from some creases, ligh...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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1950’sEurope Coca-cola Lt.crdbrd.poster226 - 1950’sEurope Coca-cola Lt.crdbrd.poster
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Nice bright colors, a few crimps, light bends, small dents and nicks, light soiling and edge wear. Cond. 7.8-8.2 but displays even better.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1918 Coca-cola cardboard trolley sign227 - 1918 Coca-cola cardboard trolley sign
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Framed under glass. Visible image 9.5"x19.5". Nice overall appearance and color. Restored area around the "ola" of Cola where a ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola tin btn.masonite sign228 - 1950’s Coca-cola tin btn.masonite sign
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12"x32". 12" button mounted on masonite Kay display wings with wooden accents. Very fresh and crisp overall with almost no wear and o...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Circa1940Coca-cola masonite metal sign229 - Circa1940Coca-cola masonite metal sign
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17"x28" all original paint. General overall light-med wear. Some scuffs scrapes, light scratches and general crazing on the masonite piece...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1930’sCoca-colaPlywd.metalKaydisp.sign230 - 1930’sCoca-colaPlywd.metalKaydisp.sign
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Has a decent look. Tough sign to find. Overall slightly darkened, some soiling, some light paint flecking and checking in the wood surface. A little b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,100.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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