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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1950’s Coca-cola tin sign481 - 1950’s Coca-cola tin sign
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20"x28". Clean and bright with med ambering, but does have some paint chipping, and paint loss and dark staining upper left corner. Cond. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (170.00) = 170.00
 
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3 40-50’s Coca-cola emboss tin arrows 482 - 3 40-50’s Coca-cola emboss tin arrows
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20" long each. Cond. 9.5+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to goldenboy42 for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Coca-cola light cardboard fan pull sign483 - Coca-cola light cardboard fan pull sign
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5.25" 1930's featuring Ray Noble and his orchestra. Printed on 4 sides folds open. Cond. 9.0+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (160.00) = 160.00
 
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40’s Coca-cola SpriteBoy window decals484 - 40’s Coca-cola SpriteBoy window decals
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Both about 1' tall, both unused, nice colors, minor marks and wear, cond. 8.5.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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Lot of 4 Coca-cola decals 485 - Lot of 4 Coca-cola decals
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2 1940's Sprite Boys and 2 1960's with cup. Cond. very nice overall avg. 9.0+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (130.00) = 130.00
 
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Orig. art 3 pieces Double Cola and 7-Up486 - Orig. art 3 pieces Double Cola and 7-Up
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Nice artist mockup's of potential signs to be produced including a fabulous 7-Up drug store sign with a16" tall image. Cond. 9.0+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
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Breyers Ice Cream original art487 - Breyers Ice Cream original art
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Set of 4 nice pieces. The tallest measures 20" and features a great looking milk shake and cup. Cond. 9.0+.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (30.00) = 30.00
 
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1900-10 Hires Root Beer German mugs488 - 1900-10 Hires Root Beer German mugs
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The cleaner looking one has a closed crack at the base of the handle, otherwise only light wear. The other one has some light-med stains and general l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (110.00) = 110.00
 
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5 assorted Root Beer mugs489 - 5 assorted Root Beer mugs
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Nice grouping of 5 mugs. Avg. cond. 8.5-9.0.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to ar.buyer for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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2 miniature Coca-cola cases with bottle490 - 2 miniature Coca-cola cases with bottle
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The 1950's wooden case is unmarked and has 23 bottles, the 1940's-50's plastic Spanish case is full with 24 bottles and their caps. Cond...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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