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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1930’s Orange Crush emboss tin sign461 - 1930’s Orange Crush emboss tin sign
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9"x20". Great condition with only a few edge bends, edge wear, minor crimps. Cond. 8.8-9.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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1947 emboss tin Squeeze kick plate sign462 - 1947 emboss tin Squeeze kick plate sign
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10"x28". Only the slightest of any wear, small crimps, some light overall crazing and spider webbing in a few areas at the edge. Cond. 8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1940’s Buckeye Beer tin strip sign463 - 1940’s Buckeye Beer tin strip sign
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Nicely embossed 3"x13" cond. 9.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (80.00) = 80.00
 
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1941 Squirt embossed tin strip sign 464 - 1941 Squirt embossed tin strip sign
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4"x17". Very shallow bend, light edge wear. Some very light pitting. Cond. 8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to kidzklb for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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30’s emboss tin Coca-cola strip sign465 - 30’s emboss tin Coca-cola strip sign
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5.5"x18" only minor marks of any sort. Cond. 9.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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30’s embossed tin Coca-cola strip sign466 - 30’s embossed tin Coca-cola strip sign
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5.5"x18" A little bit of paint chipping and a few small areas, slight wood graining right hand side. Minor marks. Cond. 8.0-8.3.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to owensattic.. for (190.00 + 38.00BP) = 228.00
 
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1950’s Coca-cola tin kick plate sign467 - 1950’s Coca-cola tin kick plate sign
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12"x32". Only minuscule surface marks or scratches, some edge bend, and small edge chips and nicks. Cond. 8.5-8.8.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to e_zwholesa.. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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1962 Coca-cola tin kickplate sign468 - 1962 Coca-cola tin kickplate sign
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12"x28". A few small surface marks and light wear, light edge wear. Cond. 8.2-8.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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1963 Coca-cola tin kick plate sign469 - 1963 Coca-cola tin kick plate sign
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12"x32". A few marks around the hanging holes. Small scratch on the "k" of Coke. Light edge wear and edge scratches. Cond. 8.3.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (180.00) = 180.00
 
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Coca-cola 1938 embossed tin sign470 - Coca-cola 1938 embossed tin sign
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18"x54" with 6 pack. Some larger nail holes and roughness and bends and dents. Especially in the corners and at the border. As well as som...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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