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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2 1940 Coca-cola paper keg labels321 - 2 1940 Coca-cola paper keg labels
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16" cond. 9.0 with just some minor fold marks.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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2 1940 Coca-cola paper keg labels322 - 2 1940 Coca-cola paper keg labels
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16" these have cutouts for wooden spigots at the bottom, minor folds, cond. 9.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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1950’sCoca-cola crdbrd.c.o.state festoo323 - 1950’sCoca-cola crdbrd.c.o.state festoo
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Complete with 5 pieces and the original envelope. All 5 pieces extend to over 12' in width. Nice cond. overall, bright and colorful with almost ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1940’s masonite wd Coca-cola Kay disply324 - 1940’s masonite wd Coca-cola Kay disply
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78" x 12". The button in the middle is a reproduction but displays nicely. Overall cond. of the sign itself is very nice with only a few p...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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1960 plst.mtl.Price Bro.Coca-colaLt.up 325 - 1960 plst.mtl.Price Bro.Coca-colaLt.up
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14"x16". Produces a great, colorful starburst effect. Nice overall cond. with only light soiling and mod. Wear. A few small scratches and ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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1950Coca-cola crdbrd.diecutcars festoon326 - 1950Coca-cola crdbrd.diecutcars festoon
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5 pieces extends to over 12'. Light wear, a few mild-mod creases. 1-2 strong bends. Light soiling. Cond. 8.0-8.2.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to strdstvd for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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30-40’sCoca-cola mtl.plywd Kaydisp.sign327 - 30-40’sCoca-cola mtl.plywd Kaydisp.sign
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Slightly darkened, light-med soiling, a little bit of paint wear. Small chip on the tip of Florida. A little bit of paint checking and weakness up in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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40-50’s Vendo Coca-cola coin changer328 - 40-50’s Vendo Coca-cola coin changer
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Nice overall restoration, great paint. A little bit of pitting and weathering on the plated surfaces. Only light wear, minor marks otherwise. Cond. 8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola metal airline cooler329 - 1950’s Coca-cola metal airline cooler
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Nicely restored. 17"x12". A few minor paint chips and nicks. Light soiling and minor marks otherwise. Cond. 8.5-8.8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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30-40’sEsskayMts.mtl.bodied glass globe330 - 30-40’sEsskayMts.mtl.bodied glass globe
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Nicely cleaned and restored and repainted body with nice quality new/old stock lenses installed. Overall cond very strong at 9.0-9.5. Stands 18"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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