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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Candy, Gum Jar, ground glass lid1510 - Candy, Gum Jar, ground glass lid
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Candy, Gum Jar with original ground glass lid. Has a hygroscopic lid, patented 1922. No chips or cracks. 13 inches high X 6 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to catdaddynala for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Candy, Gum Jar with original ground glass lid1511 - Candy, Gum Jar with original ground glass lid
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Candy, Gum Jar with original ground glass lid. Small chip in the lip of the jar otherwise good condition. 5 1/2 X 14 X 4 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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2 Candy, Gum Jars, ground glass lids1512 - 2 Candy, Gum Jars, ground glass lids
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Two Candy, Gum Jars with original ground glass lids. No chips or cracks. 6 X 12 X 5 inches each.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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3 Candy, Gum Jars, ground glass lids1513 - 3 Candy, Gum Jars, ground glass lids
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Three Candy, Gum Jars with original ground glass lids, and beveled corners. No chips or cracks. 5 X 11 X 5 inches each.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 750.00
Sold to mustbuynow1 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Primleys Chewing Gum Oak Display Case1514 - Primleys Chewing Gum Oak Display Case
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J.P. Primleys California Fruit and Pepsin Chewing Gum Etched Curved Glass Oak Display Case, by the J. Riswig Co., Chicago, IL. Excellent condition. 18
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Eight Hour Union Gum Oak Display Case1515 - Eight Hour Union Gum Oak Display Case
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Eight Hour Union Gum Oak Display Case. Excellent original condition. 17 X 6 1/2 X 11 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Zeno Gum Case1516 - Zeno Gum Case
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Zeno Gum Case with three glass shelves oak. Excellent original condition. 10 1/2 X 17 12 X 8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Chief Whatta Pop Chalkware Store Display1517 - Chief Whatta Pop Chalkware Store Display
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Chief Whatta Pop Chalkware Store Lollipop Display. Excellent condition. 8 1/2 X 10 X 6 without pops.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to atomideaco for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Rare Noka Chewing Gum Display Case1518 - Rare Noka Chewing Gum Display Case
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Extremely Rare Noka Chewing Gum Display Case. Oak with Gesso trimmed corners. Beautiful patina, in excellent original condition. 10 1/2 X 14 1/2 X 7 i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Soda Mint Gum Etched Glass Store Jar1519 - Soda Mint Gum Etched Glass Store Jar
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Rare Soda Mint Gum etched glass store jar, sun colored glass. Original lid, small chip on the lip of the jar otherwise excellent condition. 14 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Small Oak and Glass Showcase1520 - Small Oak and Glass Showcase
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Small Oak and Glass Showcase. Excellent Original Condition. 14 X 17 X 9 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Professor Morse Cigars Porcelain Sign1521 - Professor Morse Cigars Porcelain Sign
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Professor Morse Cigars Curved Corner Porcelain Sign. Jas. McGahan and Bros., Troy, NY. Near mint condition. 9 X 13 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Cast Iron Devil Face Candle Holder1522 - Cast Iron Devil Face Candle Holder
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Cast iron devil face with eagle claw base candle holder. Excellent condition. 7 3/4 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to oatbox1 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Cast Iron Devil Face Match Holder1523 - Cast Iron Devil Face Match Holder
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Cast iron devil face with eagle claw base match holder. Excellent condition. 14 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to lusting308 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Black Monarch Cigar Box1524 - Black Monarch Cigar Box
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Black Monarch Cigar Box Label. Fabulous Color and Graphics. Mint condition. 7 1/2 X 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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7-20-4 Cigars. RG Sullivans Porcelain Sign1525 - 7-20-4 Cigars. RG Sullivans Porcelain Sign
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7-20-4 Cigars. RG Sullivans, Porcelain Sign. Mint condition. 30 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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No Smoking Porcelain Sign1526 - No Smoking Porcelain Sign
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Porcelain No Smoking Sign. Excellent Condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to grovecapta.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Cowboy1527 - Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Cowboy
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Cast iron figural cigar lighter with gold finish. Depicting a cowboy sitting on a chair. Very good original condition. 6 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Bulls Eye Safety Matches Ceramic Holder1528 - Bulls Eye Safety Matches Ceramic Holder
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Ceramic Match Holder advertising Bulls Eye Safety Matches. Excellent condition. 2 X 3 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Rare Pig Shaped Cigar Tip Cutter1529 - Rare Pig Shaped Cigar Tip Cutter
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Rare Figural Cigar Tip Cutter in the shape of a pig. Copper flashed, cast iron. Activated by pushing on tail, excellent condition. 5 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 4 i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Western Americana Cigar Tip Cutter1530 - Western Americana Cigar Tip Cutter
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Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter depicting Native American Indian. Copper flashed finish, excellent condition. 7 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to tdisanto157 for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Bull Dog Shaped Cigar Tip Cutter1531 - Bull Dog Shaped Cigar Tip Cutter
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Rare Figural Cigar Tip Cutter in the shape of a bull dog. Cast iron, with most of the original paint intact. Mouth cuts, Butt releases. 5 1/2 X 10 X 6
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Pony Express Cigar Tip Cutter1532 - Pony Express Cigar Tip Cutter
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Pony Express Cigar Tip Cutter. Nickel plated cast iron and tin, excellent condition. 8 X 5 1/2 X 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to mmoutos210 for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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United States 3s Cigars Store Display Box1533 - United States 3s Cigars Store Display Box
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United States 3s Cigars Store Display Box. Paper labels. Excellent condition. 16 1/2 X 6 X 5 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Figural Cigar Lighter1534 - Figural Cigar Lighter
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Figural cigar lighter, enameled pot metal. Good original condition. 4 3/4 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Rare Brass Cigar Tip Cutter in shape of Bull1535 - Rare Brass Cigar Tip Cutter in shape of Bull
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Rare Brass Cigar Tip Cutter in shape of Bull. Excellent condition. 3 inches long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to thegamblin.. for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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White Label Cigars Embossed Tin Sign1536 - White Label Cigars Embossed Tin Sign
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White Label Cigars Embossed Tin Chain Hanger Sign. Near mint condition. 13 3/4 X 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Devilish Good Five Cent Cigars Tin Sign1537 - Devilish Good Five Cent Cigars Tin Sign
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Devilish Good Five Cent Cigars embossed tin chain hanger sign. Some minor paint chips otherwise very good condition. 13 3/4 X 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Curved Glass Showcase1538 - Curved Glass Showcase
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Curved Glass Showcase for Agency for Tansills Punch Cigars made by Alex H. Revell and Co., Chicago, IL. Excellent original condition. 33 X 21 1/2 X 12
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to greennick2.. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Silver Plated Brass Ladies Leg Match Safe1539 - Silver Plated Brass Ladies Leg Match Safe
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Silver Plated Brass Ladies Leg Match Safe, Depose Paris. Some normal wear to the nickel otherwise excellent condition. 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Figural Cigar Lighter1540 - Figural Cigar Lighter
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Figural cigar lighter, pot metal entitled the first cigar. Very good condition. 6 3/4 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Soldier1541 - Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Soldier
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Figural cast iron cigar lighter, confederate solider. Good original condition. 7 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Soldier1542 - Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Soldier
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Cast iron figural cigar lighter, depicting a confederate soldier. Very good original condition. 8 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Aristocrat1543 - Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Aristocrat
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Cast iron figural cigar lighter, entitled a bright light. Depicting a Dandy. Very good original condition. 5 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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The Dunce Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter1544 - The Dunce Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter
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The dunce cigar tip cutter, cast iron.The manufacturer is illegible on base. Good original condition. 4 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Figural cast iron cigar lighter, newsboy1545 - Figural cast iron cigar lighter, newsboy
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Figural cast iron cigar lighter depicting a newsboy. Very good original condition 9 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Aristocrat1546 - Cast Iron Figural Cigar Tip Cutter, Aristocrat
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Cast iron figural cigar lighter, depicting an aristocrat . Very good original condition. 4 3/4 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Opera Singer Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter1547 - Opera Singer Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter
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Opera singer, cast iron, cigar tip cutter. Excellent original condition. 5 X 8 X 3 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Falstaff Self Framed Tin Sign1548 - Falstaff Self Framed Tin Sign
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Falstaff Self Framed Tin sign. Entitled the Peace Maker. The best one we have ever seen. All original condition, near mint. 31 X 23 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Two Sweet Cuba Fine Cut Tobacco Tins1549 - Two Sweet Cuba Fine Cut Tobacco Tins
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Two Sweet Cuba Fine Cut Tobacco tins. Both in excellent condition. 8 1/2 X 2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Tiger Chewing Tobacco Cardboard Store Bin1550 - Tiger Chewing Tobacco Cardboard Store Bin
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Tiger Chewing Tobacco Cardboard Store Bin. Tin top and bottom. Some rust and discoloration good condition. 8 X 11 X 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to greatbuild.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Sweet Mist Tobacco Cardboard Store Bin1551 - Sweet Mist Tobacco Cardboard Store Bin
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Sweet Mist Chewing Tobacco Cardboard Store Bin. Tin top and bottom. Excellent condition. 8 1/2 X 11 X 6 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to greatbuild.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Hiawatha Fine cut Dark Tobacco Tin1552 - Hiawatha Fine cut Dark Tobacco Tin
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Hiawatha Fine Cut Dark Tobacco Tin. Excellent condition. 8 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to greatbuild.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Two Tobacco Labels Ascot and Derby1553 - Two Tobacco Labels Ascot and Derby
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Two tobacco labels, one is ascot by Wm. Cameron and Bros. and the other is the Derby by David Dunlop. Framed under glass, mint condition. 13 X 7 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Green Turtle Cigars Lunch Pail Tin1554 - Green Turtle Cigars Lunch Pail Tin
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Green Turtle Cigars lunch pail tin. Some scuffing and minor scratches otherwise very good condition. 7 1/2 X 4 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to duplified for (325.00 + 65.00BP) = 390.00
 
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DeLaval Cream Separator Tin Match Holder1555 - DeLaval Cream Separator Tin Match Holder
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DeLaval Cream Separator Embossed Tin Match Holder, One million in use. Made by American Art Sign Co. A few minor scratches otherwise excellent conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to cotton1309 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Sunset Trail Cigar Tin1556 - Sunset Trail Cigar Tin
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Sunset Trail Cigar Tin. Some minor scratches and discoloration otherwise very good condition. 6 X 5 1/2 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to mmoutos210 for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Orcico Cigar Tin1557 - Orcico Cigar Tin
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Orcico Cigar Tin. A few minor scratches otherwise excellent condition. 6 X 5 1/2 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to emilk for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Apache Trail Cigar Tin1558 - Apache Trail Cigar Tin
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Apache Trail Cigar Tin. A couple of minor scratches otherwise excellent condition. 6 X 6 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to mmoutos210 for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Rare 1904 National Brewing Co. Paper Sign1559 - Rare 1904 National Brewing Co. Paper Sign
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Extremely Rare 1904 National Brewing Company Paper Sign, artist H.W. Hansen, San Francisco, California. Louis Roesch Co. Lithographers. In period oak
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,250.00) = 6,250.00
 
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