The George Cross Collection

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Showtime Auction Services presents an important Live Auction featuring the Collection of George Cross, Orange, California. Mr. Cross passed away in January and everything in this auction is from his collection. To order a full color 188 pg. catalog please call (316) 721-5236. It will include Rare and Unusual items of very high quality from these categories: Country Store, General Store, Gold Rush, Western, Petroliana, Automobilia, Veterinary, Signs, Trays, Tins, Clocks, Old Store Product, Store Displays, Coin-Op, Gambling, Trade Stimulators, Saloon, Soda Fountain, Drug Store, Apothecary, Salesman Samples, Toys, Banks, Showcases, Safes, Padlocks, Ribbon Cabinets, Spool Cabinets, Dye Cabinets, Coffee Grinders, Cash Registers, Scales and Much, Much more. It is safe to say that this is one of the finest collections of Antiques and Collectibles with regard to Quality and Rarity ever offered for sale. Many of the signs in this auction are one of less than 5 that exist and nearly all of them are Mint or Near Mint.
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Cigar Tip Cutter in Shape of Pistol.1310 - Cigar Tip Cutter in Shape of Pistol.
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Cigar Tip Cutter in Shape of Pistol. Nickel plated brass, wood grips. Excellent condition. 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Brass Cigar Tip Cutter Horse Head1311 - Brass Cigar Tip Cutter Horse Head
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Brass Cigar Tip Cutter, Horse Head. Excellent condition. 1 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Triangle A American Cigar Co. Tip Cutter1312 - Triangle A American Cigar Co. Tip Cutter
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Triangle A American Cigar Company Cigar Tip Cutter, the Brunhoff Co. Cincinnati, OH. Patented 1906. Nickel plated cast iron, excellent condition. 8 1/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Glass Top Hat Cigar Holder1313 - Glass Top Hat Cigar Holder
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Glass Top Hat Cigar Holder, advertising Five Cent Top Hat Cigars. No chips or cracks. 5 inches tall X 7 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Cremo Straight Cigar Tip Cutter1314 - Cremo Straight Cigar Tip Cutter
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Cremo Straight Cigar Tip Cutter, copper flashed cast iron. Patented 1906. Very good original condition. 6 X 7 1/2 X 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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The Stickneys Cegars Tip Cutter1315 - The Stickneys Cegars Tip Cutter
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The Stickneys Cegars Tip Cutter, St. Louis, MO. Cast iron, Brunhoff Mfg., Co, Cincinnati, Number 202. Excellent original condition. 9 X 7 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Que Placer Habanas Cigars Tip Cutter1316 - Que Placer Habanas Cigars Tip Cutter
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Que Placer Habanas Cigars Tip Cutter. Nickel plated cast iron, patent 1906. Mfg. by the Brunhoff Co., Cincinnati, OH. Number 250. Excellent original c
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Figural Cigar Lighter, man shooting gun1317 - Figural Cigar Lighter, man shooting gun
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Figural cigar lighter, depicting man standing by light post shooting a gun. Very good original condition. 9 1/2 X 17 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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The Harvester Cigar Tip Cutter1318 - The Harvester Cigar Tip Cutter
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The Harvester Cigar Tip Cutter, glass and wood. Fay Lewis and Brothers Co. Milwaukee, WI. and Rockford, IL. Made by the Brunhoff Mfg. Co., Cincinnati,
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Man in Top Hat1319 - Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Man in Top Hat
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Cigar tip cutter, man with top hat, made of bronze color pot metal. Very good original condition. 3 1/2 X 8 1/2 X 2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Rare Bicycle Cigar Company Cigar Tip Cutter1320 - Rare Bicycle Cigar Company Cigar Tip Cutter
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Rare Bicycle Cigar Company, Bronze tip cutter in the shape of a bicycle, excellent detail. Very good original condition. 6 1/4 X 5 1/4 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Soldier1321 - Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Soldier
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Figural cigar lighter, pot metal depicting early world war solider. Very good original condition. 4 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Betsy Ross Cigar Tip Cutter1322 - Betsy Ross Cigar Tip Cutter
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Betsy Ross Cigar Tip Cutter, cast iron. A.S. Valentine and Sons, Philadelphia, PA. makers. Some of the original paint intact otherwise very good condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to deaner3249 for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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Rare Gordon Motor Car Supplies Paper Sign1323 - Rare Gordon Motor Car Supplies Paper Sign
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Extremely Rare Gordon Motor Car Supplies paper sign. The Vehicle Apron Hood Co., Columbus, Ohio. Depicting man putting tire cover on. Original Bands t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (22,000.00) = 22,000.00
 
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1928-29 Pierce Arrow Automobile Mascot1324 - 1928-29 Pierce Arrow Automobile Mascot
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1928-29 Pierce Arrow Automobile Mascot. Most of the original chrome intact. Mounted on wood platform. Excellent condition. 7 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1931-32 Chevrolet Eagle Mascot1325 - 1931-32 Chevrolet Eagle Mascot
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1931-32 Chevrolet Eagle Mascot. Corrosion throughout with most of original chrome intact. Mounted on wood platform. Fair to good original condition. 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1929 and 1930 Lincoln Greyhound Automotive Mascot1326 - 1929 and 1930 Lincoln Greyhound Automotive Mascot
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Hood Ornament Mascot, 1929 and 1930 Lincoln Greyhound, with small cap, mounted on custom made walnut base Zinc die cast chrome plate with most of the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1956 Rolls Royce Goddess of Ecstasy Mascot1327 - 1956 Rolls Royce Goddess of Ecstasy Mascot
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Hood Ornament Mascot, 1956 Rolls Royce Goddess of Ecstasy. Stainless steel type material un-plated, mounted on custom made walnut base. Excellent cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to eivart for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Automobile Club, Southern California Mascot1328 - Automobile Club, Southern California Mascot
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Automobile Club of Southern California, Numver E4383, entitled Good Roads. Mounted on custom made walnut base, normal wear other
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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1927 Buick Goddess Radiator Cap1329 - 1927 Buick Goddess Radiator Cap
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1927 Buick Goddess Radiator Cap. Excellent original condition. Approx. 4 inches long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Chevrolet 19271330 - Hood Ornament Mascot, Chevrolet 1927
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Chevrolet 1927 Quota Trophy, mounted on custom walnut base. 4 1/2 inches tall, mascot only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to frank4590 for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Cadillac Trumpeter1331 - Hood Ornament Mascot, Cadillac Trumpeter
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Cadillac trumpeter, mounted on custom made walnut base. Excellent condition. 7 inches tall mascot only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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The Auto Racing Game1332 - The Auto Racing Game
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The Auto Racing Game. Box framed under glass, game enclosed in box. Great graphics and color. Cover in near mint condition. 18 1/2 X 10 1/4 X 3 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Packard 1937-381333 - Hood Ornament Mascot, Packard 1937-38
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Packard 1937/38, deluxe emblem Goddess of Speed. Zinc die cast chrome plated, mounted on custom made maple base. Some pitting, m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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1928-31 Ford Quail Mascot.1334 - 1928-31 Ford Quail Mascot.
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1928-31 Ford Quail Mascot. Very good original condition, mounted on wood platform. 4 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Hood Ornament, whirly gig, Policeman figure1335 - Hood Ornament, whirly gig, Policeman figure
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Hood Ornament, whirly gig, Policeman figure. Some of the original paint intact, good condition. Mounted on custom made walnut base. 8 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Devil1336 - Hood Ornament Mascot, Devil
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Devil thumbing his nose, cast iron, chrome plated, 1920s early 30s popular with the Model A Ford, mounted on custom made walnut
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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White Eagle Gas Cast Iron Eagle1337 - White Eagle Gas Cast Iron Eagle
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Cast Iron eagle for White Eagle Gas Co. A Kansas affiliate of Mobile Oil. Early folk art repaint. Excellent Condition. 34 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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UMC Remington Paper Sign1338 - UMC Remington Paper Sign
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UMC Remington paper sign depicting cowboy watering geraniums by Philip R. Goodwin. Original bands top and bottom framed under glass. Excellent conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,500.00) = 7,500.00
 
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Leather Covered Horn Chair with foot stool1339 - Leather Covered Horn Chair with foot stool
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Leather Covered Horn Chair with foot stool. New upholstery. Chair measures 28 X 50, Footstool measures 26 X 16 X 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Texas Longhorn Breeders Porcelain Sign1340 - Texas Longhorn Breeders Porcelain Sign
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Texas Longhorn Breeders Assoc. of America Member. Porcelain Sign. Mint condition. 20 X 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to tmcptx for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Wild West Bucking Bronco Tin Toy1341 - Wild West Bucking Bronco Tin Toy
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Wild West Bucking Bronco Tin Toy by Lehmann Marke, made in Germany patented 1906. NOS in original box, excellent condition. 6 3/4 X 3 1/2 X 6 3/4 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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1912 Winchester Paper Sign1342 - 1912 Winchester Paper Sign
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1912 Winchester Paper Sign depicting two men with bear, artist N.C. Wyeth. Original bands top and bottom in period oak frame. Wrinkle at 5:00 otherwi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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1912 Calendar for Winchester1343 - 1912 Calendar for Winchester
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1912 Winchester Calendar depicting two men with bear, artist N.C. Wyeth. Original band on top, full pad, framed and matted under glass. Crease at 1:0
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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1907 Calendar Harrington Richardson Arms1344 - 1907 Calendar Harrington Richardson Arms
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1907 Calendar Harrington and Richardson Arms Co. Worcester, Mass. Original band on top, full pad, in period oak frame. Near mint condition. 14 X 27 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Winchester Ammunition Box Insert1345 - Winchester Ammunition Box Insert
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Winchester Factory Loaded Shotgun Shells ammunition box insert. Entitled The Hunters Choice. Depicting a flock of quail. Period oak frame. Excellent c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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UMC Cartridges Cardboard Die Cut Fan Pull1347 - UMC Cartridges Cardboard Die Cut Fan Pull
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UMC Cartridges Cardboard Die Cut Fan Pull. Excellent condition. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Extremely Rare Bank Alarm Bell1348 - Extremely Rare Bank Alarm Bell
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Extremely Rare Bank Alarm Bell. Bankers Electric Protection Company. Minneapolis, MN. Embossed cast iron, high relief image. Excellent condition, rece
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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US Mail Watch for Stop Porcelain Sign1349 - US Mail Watch for Stop Porcelain Sign
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US Mail Watch for Stop Porcelain Sign. Mint condition. 11 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Boy Scout Shaped Ceramic Humidor1350 - Boy Scout Shaped Ceramic Humidor
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Boy Scout shaped ceramic humidor, marked on bottom H and S. Minor paint rubs otherwise excellent condition. 4 1/2 X 6 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Postmaster Smokers Cigar Round Tin 50s1351 - Postmaster Smokers Cigar Round Tin 50s
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Postmaster Smokers Cigar round tin 50s. Excellent condition. 5 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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American Express Porcelain Flange Sign1352 - American Express Porcelain Flange Sign
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American Express World Service Money Orders Porcelain two sided flange sign. 1860-725. Some minor rust around edges otherwise excellent condition. 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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U.S. Post Office Mail Box w/lock1353 - U.S. Post Office Mail Box w/lock
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U.S. Post Office Mailbox with lock. 1931 Pressed Steel. Carriers Relay Box. Van Dorn Iron Works Co., Cleveland, OH. New Paint, Excellent Condition. 20
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to stupadaaso for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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1931 US Mail Cast Iron Letter Box1354 - 1931 US Mail Cast Iron Letter Box
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1931 U.S. Mail Cast Iron Letter Box. Mfg. by Carlisle Foundry Co., Carlisle, PA. Excellent original condition. 13 X 20 X 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Post Office Wood Sand Flange Sign1355 - Post Office Wood Sand Flange Sign
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Post Office Wood Sand Flange two sided sign. Good original condition. 14 X 5 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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US Mail Porcelain Sign1356 - US Mail Porcelain Sign
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U.S. Mail Porcelain Sign. Mint condition. 11 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to wineelf for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Postal Telegraph Co. Two Sided Flange Sign1357 - Postal Telegraph Co. Two Sided Flange Sign
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Postal Telegraph Co. two sided flange sign. Tiny chip at 6:00 otherwise excellent condition. 10 X 8 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Porcelain Figural Match Holder, Uncle Sam1358 - Porcelain Figural Match Holder, Uncle Sam
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Porcelain Match Holder in the shape of Uncle Sam's Hat. No chips or cracks, excellent condition. 4 X 2 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Cast Iron US Mail Letter Box1359 - Cast Iron US Mail Letter Box
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Cast Iron US Mail Letter Box, rare side doors. Patent date June 11, 1898. No breaks or cracks. 14 X 18 X 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Country Store Paper dispenser w/string holder.1360 - Country Store Paper dispenser w/string holder.
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Arrow Cast Iron and Wood Country Store Paper dispenser with string holder. Excellent condition. 20 X 16 X 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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