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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30-40’s plywd.mtl.Kaydisp.signCoca-cola231 - 30-40’s plywd.mtl.Kaydisp.signCoca-cola
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Each measures 16"x16" with a dimensional wooden ball attached. Both pieces have light-med soiling a few paint chips and nicks, minor marks...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,400.00
Sold to sunnycal33.. for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola Pause cntrtopLt.up sig232 - 1950’s Coca-cola Pause cntrtopLt.up sig
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20"x9". This sign appears all original. The case is very darkened and soiled but the glasses are very very strong and original. Enjoyable ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola cntrtop Lt.up clock233 - 1950’s Coca-cola cntrtop Lt.up clock
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19"x9". Nice overall cleaning and restoration with repainting on red and gold surfaces. Displays nicely and brightly but still shows some ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola cntrtopLt.upclock sign234 - 1950’s Coca-cola cntrtopLt.upclock sign
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Very nice looking restoration and repaint here. The top right glass has mild discoloration around the logo area, especially on cola and seems to be cu
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1950mtl.glassCoca-colacntrtopLt.upsign235 - 1950mtl.glassCoca-colacntrtopLt.upsign
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19"x8.5". Very sound glass. Lights up fine with fluorescent light. General overall soiling and some old repaint on the red case. Cond. 7.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Circa1940 Coca-cola Price Bro.Lt.upsign236 - Circa1940 Coca-cola Price Bro.Lt.upsign
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10"x5" with heavy original frame that accommodates bottom fluorescent light which illuminates the glass nicely. The front glass is very ni...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola light up clock237 - 1950’s Coca-cola light up clock
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Nice overall appearance. Lights up and runs fine. Does have a good bit of soiling on the inside and back of the inner glass. Cond. 8.0, only due to th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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1960’s Coca-cola light up clock238 - 1960’s Coca-cola light up clock
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Very clean and bright. A few paint chips on the sweep hand, case soiling with some old wall paint residue. Cond. 7.5-8.0, but displays better. Clock i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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50-60Coca-cola neon prod.hang.Ltd sign239 - 50-60Coca-cola neon prod.hang.Ltd sign
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16" 2-sided. The "have a Coke" side is slightly faded. Both sides have fairly strong paint although each has a few tiny flecks and sc...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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30-40’s Fleet-wing Ethyl tin flange sig240 - 30-40’s Fleet-wing Ethyl tin flange sig
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18"x18" beautiful unused new/old stock with only a few minor minuscule marks of any sort. Still has traces of the original protective pape...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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