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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Coca-cola 1908 calendar full pad71 - Coca-cola 1908 calendar full pad
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This is a gorgeous example and appears to have a complete 1908 pad. It is beautifully matted and framed under glass, measuring 7"x14". Thi...
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Estimate : 8,000.00 - 11,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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1905 Coca-cola early tin sign 72 - 1905 Coca-cola early tin sign
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This features Lilian Nordica and is self framed. This hard to find example boasts overall good quality restoration that certainly enhances the appeara
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,500.00 - 5,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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1912 Coca-cola paper poster73 - 1912 Coca-cola paper poster
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Beautiful piece with bright, unfaded colors, nicely matted and framed under Plexiglas. The visible image measures 15.75"x23.5". Both metal...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,500.00
Sold to safa89 for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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14-16s Coca-cola cardboard cutout sign74 - 14-16s Coca-cola cardboard cutout sign
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This is a rare and wonderful pair. Both the boy and the girl. Beautifully museum mounted and matted under glass in a Victorian style frame. The cond o
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Estimate : 30,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (33,500.00) = 33,500.00
 
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Circa 1905 Baker Chocolate tin sign75 - Circa 1905 Baker Chocolate tin sign
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This sign measures a large 26.5"x39". Not counting its original wooden frame. Overall cond and presentation has been expertly and wonderfu...
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Estimate : 1,500.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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50’s Coca-cola cardboard clown cutout76 - 50’s Coca-cola cardboard clown cutout
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Standing 5.5' tall x 4' wide with original heavy metal pedestal base. This piece does detach and come apart into 3 pieces for transport. Lot...
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Estimate : 1,800.00 - 2,800.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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32 Coca-cola cardboard cutout C.Colbert77 - 32 Coca-cola cardboard cutout C.Colbert
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Measuring 19.5"x25.5" visible image, this is matted and framed under glass and is a large center piece window display. Almost nothing is c...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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33 Coca-cola emboss tin bottle sign78 - 33 Coca-cola emboss tin bottle sign
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This sign is simply stunning and as close to perfect as you can ever hope to find. Bright, nice sheen, beautiful unfaded color, only 1-2 minuscule cri
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,200.00 - 1,800.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1942 Coca-cola near mint tin sign79 - 1942 Coca-cola near mint tin sign
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Strong graphic classic image from the 1940's featuring guy and gal with bottle. A few light surface scratches, lower right corner. Otherwise ver...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1957 Coca-cola tin sign with case80 - 1957 Coca-cola tin sign with case
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20"x28" very clean bright and shiny with just a few minor crimps upper right corner and lower left corner area as well as right hand lower...
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,300.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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