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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Ben Hur Grocer Porcelain Die Cut Sign1410Ben Hur Grocer Porcelain Die Cut Sign
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Very Rare Ben Hur Grocer Porcelain Die Cut, two sided sign. Full line agency, Number 496. Near mint condition. 18 X 24 inches.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 10,000.00
Balm of Tulips Store Display1411Balm of Tulips Store Display
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Balm of Tulips Store Display, complete with twelve bottles. Cures cold sores and tender lips for band players. Excellent condition. 8 X 6 X 2 inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Wells Fargo and Company Express Safe1412Wells Fargo and Company Express Safe
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Wells Fargo and Company Express Safe, San Francisco, California. Herrring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co. Mfg. One of only two known. All original, excellent con
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for 12,000.00
Wells Fargo and Co. Express Messenger Cap1413Wells Fargo and Co. Express Messenger Cap
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Wells Fargo and Company Express messenger cap. Excellent condition. Size 7 1/8.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
U.S. Postal Service Felt Cap1414U.S. Postal Service Felt Cap
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United States Post Office, Oisington, Kansas felt Postal Cap. The Techheimer Bros. Co., mfg. Excellent condition. Size unknown.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
Wells Fargo and Co Express Call Card1415Wells Fargo and Co Express Call Card
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express Call Card, two sided. Very good original condition. 19 X 19 inches.
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Wells Fargo and Co. Calling Card Sign1416Wells Fargo and Co. Calling Card Sign
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express two sided calling card hardboard sign. One side excellent the other good.. 19 X 19 inches.
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Wells Fargo Co. Express Porcelain Flange1417Wells Fargo Co. Express Porcelain Flange
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express porcelain flange. Small chip at 7:00 on the back, otherwise excellent condition. 21 inches square.
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Wells Fargo and Co. Express Stamp1418Wells Fargo and Co. Express Stamp
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Wells Fargo and Company Express stamp, Santa Ana, California. Brass and wood. Excellent original condition. 4 inches long.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealer1419Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealer
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Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealer, Rosewood handle, 1880s. Olive, CA. Very good original condition. 4 inches tall X 1 inch stamp diameter,
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealers1420Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealers
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Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealers, Oak handle, Irvine, CA. Very good original condition. 4 inches tall X 1 inch stamp diameter,
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealer1421Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealer
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Wells Fargo and Company Express Sealer, Oak handle, Newport Beach, CA. Very good original condition. 4 inches tall X 1 inch stamp diameter,
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Very Rare Stone Lithography Printing Stone1422Very Rare Stone Lithography Printing Stone
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Stone Lithography Printing Stone. First side has Gold Funding Bond for the State of Montana, County of Custer. Second side has The Bank of Butte Count
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Wells Fargo and Cos Express Office Cabinet1423Wells Fargo and Cos Express Office Cabinet
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express Office Cabinet Original stenciling, all cubby holes intact with key, excellent condition.24 X 30 X 10 1/2 inches.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to mustbuynow1 for 1,200.00
Wells Fargo and Co. Express Wood Sand Sign1424Wells Fargo and Co. Express Wood Sand Sign
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express Wood Sand Sign. Horizontal cracks on each end otherwise very good original condition. 72 X 11 inches.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to bobby7500 for 3,600.00
Wells Fargo and Co. Express Porcelain Sign1424aWells Fargo and Co. Express Porcelain Sign
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express Porcelain Sign for Money Orders. Chip at 7 oclock otherwise excellent condition. 15 X 10 inches.
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Tin type of US Calvary Soldier, Leather Case1425Tin type of US Calvary Soldier, Leather Case
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Tin type of US Calvary Soldier in Leather Case. Photo excellent condition, case shows some wear on outside. 2 1/2 X 3 inches.
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Sterling Handle Shoe Brush Cowboy Motif1426Sterling Handle Shoe Brush Cowboy Motif
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Sterling Silver Embossed handled shoe brush, depicting cowboy and rider. The Pony Express look. Excellent condition. 4 1/2 X 2 3/4 inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to grovecapta.. for 360.00
Wells Fargo and Co. Brass Sign. Money Orders For1427Wells Fargo and Co. Brass Sign. Money Orders For
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Wells Fargo and Co. Brass Sign. Money Orders For Sale Here. Fair Condition. 8 X 4 1/4 inches.
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Lot of Misc. Authentic Wells Fargo Items1428Lot of Misc. Authentic Wells Fargo Items
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Lot of Misc. Authentic Wells Fargo Items including Wells Fargo and Co. Express of Way-bills Passing 1883 completely full of documentation from 1883-18
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 1,600.00
Wells Fargo and Company Express Lantern1429Wells Fargo and Company Express Lantern
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Rare Wells Fargo and Company Express Lantern. The Adams and Westlake Co. Patented 1913. Very good original condition. 15 1/2 inches including bale.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
Small Money and Jewelry Safe1430Small Money and Jewelry Safe
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Small safe with original decor. All original condition.10 X 15 X 13 inches.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to bradley9346 for 840.00
Extremely Rare Victorian Pedestal Safe1431Extremely Rare Victorian Pedestal Safe
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Extremely Rare Victorian Pedestal Safe. All original paint and stenciling. Excellent original condition, comes with combination. 14 1/2 X 43 X 14 1/2
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Helmar Turkish Cigarette Paper Sign1432Helmar Turkish Cigarette Paper Sign
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Helmar Turkish Cigarette paper sign. Depicting beautiful girl image by artist A. H. Sonn. Excellent condition. 17 X 25 inches image only.
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
Unger Silver Pendant Native American Motif1433Unger Silver Pendant Native American Motif
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Unger Silver Pendant with Native American Indian Chief motif and script monogram on back. Excellent condition. 1 3/4 inch diameter.
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Goldfield, Nevada1434Sterling Silver Napkin Ring Goldfield, Nevada
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Sterling Silver Napkin Ring from Goldfield, Nev. L.G. inscribed on back. Excellent condition. 2 inches across.
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
Indian Beaded Coin Purse1435Indian Beaded Coin Purse
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Indian Beaded Coin Purse Pink, Blue and Green beads. Dated 1903. Nickel plated brass high relief lid depicting Native American Indian Brave. Excellent
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Indian Beaded Coin Purse1436Indian Beaded Coin Purse
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Indian Beaded Coin Purse White and Earth tone colored Beads. Dated 1903. Nickel plated brass high relief lid depicting Native American Indian Brave. E
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Indian Beaded Coin Purse1437Indian Beaded Coin Purse
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Indian Beaded Coin Purse Pink, Gray and Blue Beads. Dated 1903. Nickel plated brass high relief lid depicting Native American Indian Brave. Excellent
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 375.00
Indian Beaded Coin Purse1438Indian Beaded Coin Purse
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Indian Beaded Coin Purse. Iridescent and Yellow beads dated 1903. Nickel plated brass, high relief lid depicting Native American Indian Brave. Excelle
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Indian Beaded Coin Purse1439Indian Beaded Coin Purse
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Indian Beaded Coin Purse Blue, Black and Yellow beads dated 1903. Nickel plated brass high relief lid depicting Native American Indian Brave. Excellen
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Western Americana Beaded Coin Purse1440Western Americana Beaded Coin Purse
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Silver plate and beaded coin purse with high relief Native American image. Excellent condition. 2 1/2 inch diameter.
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Western Americana Silver Note Holder1441Western Americana Silver Note Holder
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Sterling silver note holder with high relief Native American image, bessel attached for hanging. Excellent condition. 2 X 2 1/2 inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Unger Silver Flask with Native American Motif1442Unger Silver Flask with Native American Motif
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Unger Silver Flask with Native American Chief Motif. Near mint condition, 2 3/4 X 4 1/4 inches.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
Gold Quartz Watch Fob and Chain1443Gold Quartz Watch Fob and Chain
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Gold quartz watch fob and chain. Beautiful original condition. Fob size of postage stamp and seven chain links measure a total of 12 inches.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,250.00
Union Pacific China Necklace1444Union Pacific China Necklace
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Union Pacific China Squash Blossom necklace. Twelve round disks taken from the dinnerware plates set in sterling silver bessels depicting various scen
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
Contemporary Gold quartz buffalo bezel1446Contemporary Gold quartz buffalo bezel
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Contemporary Gold quartz buffalo bezel comes with an original gold nugget bag. The beautifully polished gold quartz piece is 4 X 2 3/4 inches.
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 950.00
14 KT and Gold Quartz Inlaid Match Safe144714 KT and Gold Quartz Inlaid Match Safe
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14 KT and gold quartz inlaid match safe. Inscribed, from Lottie to her brother Jacob, Dec. 25, 1887. Excellent condition. 2 1/4 inches tall.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 9,500.00
Worlds International Auto Races Poster1448Worlds International Auto Races Poster
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Worlds International Auto races reproduction poster. Comes with 24 original porcelain radiator emblems including a Rickenbocker, Reo and Oldsmobile.
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,000.00
1928 Buick Radiator Cap14491928 Buick Radiator Cap
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1928 Buick Radiator Cap. Excellent original condition. 3 1/2 inches tall.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Early Pontiac Radiator Cap1450Early Pontiac Radiator Cap
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Early Pontiac Radiator Cap. Excellent original condition. 3 1/2 inches tall.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to everettk123 for 1,680.00
Pagco Jet Racing Car in original Box1451Pagco Jet Racing Car in original Box
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Pagco Jet Racing Car in original box. Like new condition. Car is 11 inches long.
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Thimble Drome Die Cast Model Racing Car1452Thimble Drome Die Cast Model Racing Car
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Thimble Drome Die Cast Racing Car, Roy Cox Mfg. Co. Santa Ana, California. Gas powered, real engine. Red, comes in original box, car in excellent cond
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Hood Ornament Mascot, 1934 Chevrolet Eagle1453Hood Ornament Mascot, 1934 Chevrolet Eagle
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Hood Ornament Mascot, 1934 Chevrolet Eagle. Zinc die cast chrome plate, mounted on custom made walnut base. Some minor pitting otherwise good conditio
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to forticq for 600.00
Hood Ornament Mascot and Whirly Gig1454Hood Ornament Mascot and Whirly Gig
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Hood Ornament Mascot and Whirly Gig depicting two men turning a windmill head, mounted on custom made walnut base. Some corrosion throughout but most
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Pierce Arrow Archer Hood Ornament Mascot1455Pierce Arrow Archer Hood Ornament Mascot
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Hood Ornament Mascot, Pierce Arrow Archer, marked Tiereur d Arc, mounted on custom made walnut base. Some corrosive spots throughout, missing arrow ot
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Thimble Drome Die Cast Model Racing Car1456Thimble Drome Die Cast Model Racing Car
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Thimble Drome Die Cast Racing Car, Roy Cox Mfg. Co., Santa Ana California. Gas powered, real engine. Blue car in excellent condition. 5 X 4 X 9 1/2 in
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,100.00
1928-29 Pierce Arrow Automobile Mascot14571928-29 Pierce Arrow Automobile Mascot
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1928-29 Pierce Arrow Automobile Mascot. Mounted on Marble Base. Most of the original Chrome is worn Otherwise Excellent condition. 7 1/2 inches tall.
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
1939-42 Packard Goddess of Speed  Mascot14581939-42 Packard Goddess of Speed Mascot
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1939-42 Packard Goddess of Speed Deluxe Mascot. Excellent original condition. Mounted on wood platform. 15 X 6 inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
Texaco Motor Oil Die Cut Flange Sign1459Texaco Motor Oil Die Cut Flange Sign
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Texaco Motor Oil Two Sided die cut porcelain flange sign, The Texas Company Petroleum Products. Some minor edge ware otherwise excellent condition. 18
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,750.00