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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Winchester Guns and Cartridges Pin Back649 - Winchester Guns and Cartridges Pin Back
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Celluloid Pinback advertising Winchester Guns and Cartridges, depicting the Wonderful Topperweins, sharp shooters. Excellent condition. 1 1/4 inch dia
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Two Counter Top Felts650 - Two Counter Top Felts
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Two Counter Top Felts, Dead Shot Smokeless and Winchester Cartridges. Excellent and fair condition. Aprox. 9 1/2 X 11 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Winchester Repeater Celluloid Pin Back651 - Winchester Repeater Celluloid Pin Back
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Celluloid Pinback advertising Winchester Repeater Shot Gun. Excellent condition. 1 inch oval.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Winchester Shot Shells Celluloid Pin Back652 - Winchester Shot Shells Celluloid Pin Back
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Celluloid Pinback advertising Winchester Shot Gun Shells and Shot Guns with Red W. Excellent condition. 1 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Winchester Cartridges Celluloid Pin Back653 - Winchester Cartridges Celluloid Pin Back
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Celluloid Pinback advertising Always Shoot Winchester Cartridges. Excellent condition. 7/8 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Winchester Shot Shells Celluloid Pin Back654 - Winchester Shot Shells Celluloid Pin Back
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Celluloid Pinback advertising Winchester Shot Gun Shells and Shot Guns. 3/4 inch diameter.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to stuartgtx for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Winchester Shot Gun Shells Celluloid Pin Back655 - Winchester Shot Gun Shells Celluloid Pin Back
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Celluloid Pinback advertising Winchester Shot Guns Shells depicting the 1911 Champion Jr. Taylor. Excellent condition. 1 inch oval.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1917 Calendar For Winchester Guns656 - 1917 Calendar For Winchester Guns
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1917 calendar for Winchester Guns and Cartridges. Depicting man restraining horse by artist W.R. Leigh. This is said to be the only commercial illustr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Gold Leaf Eagle Weathervane657 - Gold Leaf Eagle Weathervane
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Rare Eagle Weathervane Gold Leaf Tin. Most of original gold still intact. Guaranteed Old and original. Not a Reproduction. Excellent condition. 24 X 1
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Old Car Weathervane658 - Old Car Weathervane
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Old Car Weathervane, w/milk glass globe. Guaranteed Vintage and Original. Not a Reproduction. Excellent original condition. Car is 11 inches long.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to o.r.tech633 for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Vintage Car and Driver Weathervane659 - Vintage Car and Driver Weathervane
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Zinc Car and Driver Weathervane. Guaranteed Old. Not a Reproduction. Excellent original condition. 34 1/2 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Very Early Copper Horse Weathervane660 - Very Early Copper Horse Weathervane
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Early Copper Horse Weathervane. Guaranteed not a reproduction. Old and Original. Excellent original condition. 25 X 13 inches.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Rare Early Copper Horse Weathervane661 - Rare Early Copper Horse Weathervane
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Rare Copper Horse Weathervane with a cast iron head. Guaranteed not a reproduction. Old and Original. Excellent original condition. 24 X 15 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Rare Early Copper Horse Weathervane662 - Rare Early Copper Horse Weathervane
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Rare Copper Horse Weathervane with a cast iron head. Guaranteed not a reproduction. Old and Original. Excellent original condition. 29 1/2X 15 1/2 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Early Tin Rooster Weathervane663 - Early Tin Rooster Weathervane
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Early Tin Rooster Weathervane. Great patina. Very good condition. 14 1/2 X 17 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight663a - Cast Iron Bull Windmill Weight
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Cast iron bull windmill weight, entitled the Boss, mounted on wood base. Very good original condition. Weight measures 14 X 12 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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Vintage Running Horse Weathervane664 - Vintage Running Horse Weathervane
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Running horse weathervane, full bodied. All original condition, beautiful patina, displayed on wood base. 31 X 18 inches.
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Stanley Router Plane No. 71 New Old Stock665 - Stanley Router Plane No. 71 New Old Stock
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Stanley Router Plane No. 71 New Old Stock, in original box, complete. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Stanley Plane No. 45 New Old Stock666 - Stanley Plane No. 45 New Old Stock
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Stanley Plane No. 45 New Old Stock, in original box, complete. Excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to mprice52 for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express Wood Sand Sign667 - Wells Fargo and Co. Express Wood Sand Sign
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express wood sand sign. From the Parker-Lyons Collection. One of the best one of these we have seen. Excellent original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Rare Wells Fargo and Co.Treasure Box668 - Rare Wells Fargo and Co.Treasure Box
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Rare Wells Fargo and Company treasure box. Nothing is more symbolic of the Gold Rush Era and Wells Fargo than the Wooden Express Treasure Box. Good or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
 
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Wells Fargo and Co.Treasure Box.669 - Wells Fargo and Co.Treasure Box.
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Rare Wells Fargo and Company treasure box. Mfg. J.Y. Ayer, San Francisco, Cal. Nothing is more symbolic of the Gold Rush Era and Wells Fargo than the
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Wells Fargo and Co. Metal Hat Badge670 - Wells Fargo and Co. Metal Hat Badge
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Wells Fargo and Company Express Messenger metal hat badge. Very good condition. 3 1/2 X 2 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Wells Fargo and Co. Padlock671 - Wells Fargo and Co. Padlock
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Wells Fargo and Company Brass Padlock with attached chain and key. Excellent original condition. 4 inches long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Wells Fargo and Co. steel Padlock672 - Wells Fargo and Co. steel Padlock
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Wells Fargo and Company steel padlock with attached chain and key. Excellent original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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1902 Wells Fargo Commemorative Coin673 - 1902 Wells Fargo Commemorative Coin
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Wells Fargo and Company, 50th anniversary, commemorative coin dated March 18th, 1852 and March 18th, 1902. Comes in original case. Silver dollar sized
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Wells Fargo and Co. Metal Hat Badge674 - Wells Fargo and Co. Metal Hat Badge
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Original Wells Fargo and Company Express Messenger metal hat badge. Excellent Condition. 4 X 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Rare Wells Fargo and Co. Express Sign675 - Rare Wells Fargo and Co. Express Sign
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Extremely Rare Wells Fargo and Co. Express Wood Sign. Two sided sand sign, one side in good condition the other in fair condition, missing left side o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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American Railway Express Wood Sand Sign676 - American Railway Express Wood Sand Sign
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Very Rare American Railway Express wood sand sign, one sided. Excellent original condition. 72 X 10 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign677 - Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign
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Railway Express Agency Die Cut Porcelain Sign. Minor chip at 5:00 otherwise near mint condition. 49 X 49 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Railway Express Agency Cap and Badge678 - Railway Express Agency Cap and Badge
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Railway Express Agency Cap and Badge Number 42894. Very good condition, original buttons.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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American Express Company Hat Badge679 - American Express Company Hat Badge
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American Express Company Brass and Enamel Hat Badge, made by N. Stafford. A few minor scratches and discoloration otherwise good condition. 3 X 2 1/2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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American Railway Express Porcelain Sign680 - American Railway Express Porcelain Sign
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American Railway Express Porcelain Sign, three color. Edge chips at 2/6:00 otherwise very good condition. 11 X 11 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Railway Express Agency Cap and Badge681 - Railway Express Agency Cap and Badge
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Railway Express Agency Cap and Badge Number 247 with hat stand. Very good condition, original buttons.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Union Pacific Overland Porcelain Shield Sign682 - Union Pacific Overland Porcelain Shield Sign
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Union Pacific Overland Porcelain Shield Sign. They do not come much better than this. Mint condition. 38 X 44 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Rare American Express Calling Card Sign683 - Rare American Express Calling Card Sign
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Very rare American Express two sided calling card, hardboard, 1916. One side good condition the other fair, missing metal frame. 15 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to champsrr for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Buffalo Brewing Company Tin Charger684 - Buffalo Brewing Company Tin Charger
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Buffalo Brewing Co., Sacramento, California tin charger. One of the most stunning tin chargers ever produced. The best one of these we have ever seen.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to floor for (52,500.00) = 52,500.00
 
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Rare Schlitz Beer Etched Glass Bottle685 - Rare Schlitz Beer Etched Glass Bottle
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Rare Schlitz Beer Etched Glass Bottle, with porcelain stopper. No chips or cracks. 11 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Mount Vernon Whiskey Glass Store Display686 - Mount Vernon Whiskey Glass Store Display
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Mount Vernon Pure Whiskey Embossed Glass Store Display Bottle. Small hole in back otherwise excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Label under Glass Whiskey Flask687 - Label under Glass Whiskey Flask
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Label under Glass Whiskey Flask for J.C. Fitschen 305 1/2 California Street, San Francisco. Ever so slight crack in the flask but not the label, other
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Ironbrew Label Under Glass Bottle688 - Ironbrew Label Under Glass Bottle
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Ironbrew Label under glass bottle, comes with shot cup cap. No chips or cracks, excellent condition. 10 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Silver Overlay Whiskey Bottle689 - Silver Overlay Whiskey Bottle
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Silver Overlay Whiskey Bottle. No chips or cracks. 10 3/4 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Blue Enameled Swirl Pattern Whiskey Bottle690 - Blue Enameled Swirl Pattern Whiskey Bottle
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Blue Enameled Swirl Pattern Whiskey Bottle with MOP stopper. No chips or cracks, excellent condition. 12 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
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Germania Brewing Co. Porcelain Serving Tray691 - Germania Brewing Co. Porcelain Serving Tray
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Germania Brewing Co. porcelain serving tray. L. Fuchsluger proprietor, Philadelphia. Excellent condition. 11 X 16 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Anheuser Busch Tin Serving Tray692 - Anheuser Busch Tin Serving Tray
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Anheuser Busch, St. Louis, MO. tin serving tray. Standard Advertising Co., Coshocton, OH., lithographers. Very slight scuffs around perimeter otherwis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Anheuser Busch Tin Serving Tray693 - Anheuser Busch Tin Serving Tray
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Anheuser Busch Brewing Assn. Tin Serving Tray, St. Louis, MO. Standard Advertising Co. Lithographers, Coshocton, OH. Some minor chips around the edge
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Red Lodge Montana Brewery Cardboard Sign694 - Red Lodge Montana Brewery Cardboard Sign
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Very Rare Red Lodge Brewery, Red Lodge, Montana embossed die cut cardboard sign. Excellent condition, framed under glass. 7 X 11 1/4 inches. We are no
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Milwaukee Schlitz Brewery Paper Sign695 - Milwaukee Schlitz Brewery Paper Sign
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Schlitz paper sign depicting the Milwaukee, Schlitz Brewery. Framed under glass in period oak frame. Excellent condition. 35 1/2 X 23 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Silver Whiskey Flask engraved Al Malaikah696 - Silver Whiskey Flask engraved Al Malaikah
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Silver Whiskey Flask engraved Al Malaikah, Los Angeles, CA., comes in original box. which states exclusively for Arab Patrols and Shrine Bands. Excell
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Silver Flask with embossed floral design697 - Silver Flask with embossed floral design
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Silver Flask with embossed floral design, with rare collapsible cup lid. Excellent condition. 3 3/4 X 6 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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