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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H. Guggenheimer Reverse Glass Sign778 - H. Guggenheimer Reverse Glass Sign
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H. Guggenheimer and Co., Reverse Glass Sign. Distillers Of The Fine Whiskies Cincinnati Ohio, Napoleon Wine Co. Napoleon Ohio. Sepia tone image depict
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 30,000.00 - 75,000.00
Sold to floor for (35,000.00) = 35,000.00
 
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Cinco Cigars Gas Cigar Lighter779 - Cinco Cigars Gas Cigar Lighter
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Eisenlohrs Cinco Cigars, gas cigar lighter. Wall mount in the shape of a hand with original globe. Excellent original condition. 7 X 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Tobacco Store Chalk Figure780 - Tobacco Store Chalk Figure
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Tobacco store chalk figure, entitled expectation, artist A. Carli. Excellent condition. 12 X 18 1/2 X 5 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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1905 Four Seasons Calendar781 - 1905 Four Seasons Calendar
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1905 Four Seasons Calendar depicting little girls in various outfits for the seasons. Near mint condition. 17 X 37 overall with matting and frame.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Extremely Rare El Bart Dry Gin Tin Sign782 - Extremely Rare El Bart Dry Gin Tin Sign
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Extremely Rare El Bart Dry Gin Tin Sign, in original gesso frame. By far the best we have ever seen and arguably the best out there. Kaufmann and Stra
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (55,000.00) = 55,000.00
 
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Seal Skin Cigars Linen Sign783 - Seal Skin Cigars Linen Sign
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Seal Skin Cigars linen sign, manufactured by L.F. Hess and Co. Rochester, NY. Framed under glass. This is the only one of these we have seen. Professi
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Y.B. Cigars Steer Shaped Cigar Lighter784 - Y.B. Cigars Steer Shaped Cigar Lighter
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Y.B. Cigars, cast iron cigar lighter in the shape of a steer. Original etched globe, very good original condition. 13 X 10 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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Jump Sparks Cigar Lighter and Tip Cutter785 - Jump Sparks Cigar Lighter and Tip Cutter
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Jump Sparks Cigar Lighter and Tip Cutter. The Perfect Lighter, Standard Mfg. Co., Auburn, IN. Red Cloud Cigar Lighter. Oak base, excellent restored co
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Western Americana Tip Cutter/Match Holder786 - Western Americana Tip Cutter/Match Holder
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Cast Iron Mechanical Cigar Tip Cutter depicting Native American and Match Holder, Monroe Mfg. Co., E. Stroudsburg, PA. Patented, February 8,1898. Exce
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to toodlebum553 for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Traveler Cigar Lighter and Tip Cutter787 - Traveler Cigar Lighter and Tip Cutter
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Austin, Nichols and Company Inc. Traveler Cigar lighter and tip cutter. Nickel has been replated, excellent condition. 7 X 14 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Continental Cigars Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter788 - Continental Cigars Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter
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Continental Cigars cast iron cigar tip cutter. Good original condition. 8 1/2 X 15 X 7 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Figural Cigar Lighter, Native American Scout789 - Figural Cigar Lighter, Native American Scout
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Figural cigar lighter depicting Native American scout. Very good original condition. 5 1/2 X 15 X 5 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Figural Cast Iron Cigar Lighter, Indian maiden790 - Figural Cast Iron Cigar Lighter, Indian maiden
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Figural cast iron cigar lighter, depicting Native American Indian maiden. Very good original condition. 5 X 25 inches overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Rare Old Rover Cigar Lighter791 - Rare Old Rover Cigar Lighter
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Old Rover cigar lighter. Original etched glass globe. Wonderful full figured dog. Very good original condition. 10 X 9 1/2 X 3 inches.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Red Spot Cigar Small Paper Sign792 - Red Spot Cigar Small Paper Sign
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Red Spot Cigar small paper sign. Edwards Dutch Litho Co., Chicago, IL. In period frame. Mint condition. 13 X 15 overall condition.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Stunning Boars Tusk Cigar Tip Cutter793 - Stunning Boars Tusk Cigar Tip Cutter
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Stunning Boars Tusk cigar tip cutter with sterling silver boars head and glass eyes. Excellent condition. 7 inches long.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to popsandlor.. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Boars Tusk and Sterling Cigar Tip Cutter794 - Boars Tusk and Sterling Cigar Tip Cutter
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Boars tusk cigar tip cutter. Sterling silver boars head with glass eyes. Considered the mother of all hand held cigar tip cutters. Excellent condition
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Sterling Silver Figural Cigar Tip Cutter795 - Sterling Silver Figural Cigar Tip Cutter
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Stunning Sterling silver cigar tip cutter in the shape of a boars head with glass eyes. Excellent condition. 4 inches long.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to popsandlor.. for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter796 - Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter
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John W. Merriam and Co. cast iron cigar tip cutter. The sign of the bulldog. Excellent condition. 10 X 5 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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Colt Fire Arms Mfg. Company Paper Sign797 - Colt Fire Arms Mfg. Company Paper Sign
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Colt Fire Arms Manufacturing Co. paper sign. Entitled The Arm of Law and Order, Frank E. Schoonover artist. Original bands top and bottom, framed unde
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,000.00) = 17,000.00
 
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