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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Western Americana Silver Match Safe599 - Western Americana Silver Match Safe
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Match Safe Sterling Silver depicting cowboys on horseback shooting rifles. Monogram on back is PML. Excellent condition. 2 X 2 1/2 inches.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Silver Match Safe depicting Indian Brave600 - Silver Match Safe depicting Indian Brave
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Match Safe, Sterling Silver, Native American Indian Brave, monogram on back JSB. Excellent condition. 2 X 2 1/2 inches.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Sterling Silver Match Safe depicting Buffalo601 - Sterling Silver Match Safe depicting Buffalo
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Match Safe, Sterling Silver depicting herd of buffalo. Monogram is CMJ. 1 1/2 X 1 1/4 inches.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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1908 Ruhstallers Brewery Calendar602 - 1908 Ruhstallers Brewery Calendar
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1908 Calendar for Ruhstallers Brewery, Sacramento, Cal. Entitled Lorelei with embossed lettering. Original bands top and bottom, near mint condition.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,750.00) = 5,750.00
 
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Brookfield Rye Self Framed Tin Sign603 - Brookfield Rye Self Framed Tin Sign
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Brookfield Rye self framed tin sign. Entitled Rare-Old-Perfect. Depicts nude in see-thru negligee. Excellent condition. 26 1/4 X 16 1/4 inches image o
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Butte City Cigars Paper Sign604 - Butte City Cigars Paper Sign
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Butte City Cigars paper sign. A beautiful lady depicted on this rare Montana sign. In period oak frame. Near mint condition. 14 3/4 X 19 3/4 inches im
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Figural Meerschaum Pipe605 - Figural Meerschaum Pipe
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Meerschaum pipe depicting shaking hands. Exquisite detail, excellent condition. 7 inches long.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mezro222531 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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MOP and Silver Ladies Leg Bottle Opener606 - MOP and Silver Ladies Leg Bottle Opener
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Mother of Pearl and Silver Ladies Leg Bottle Opener. Excellent condition. 3 inches long.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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High Admiral Navies Tobacco Label607 - High Admiral Navies Tobacco Label
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High Admiral Navies tobacco label, King of Seas, The David Dunlap Co. Virginia, USA. Framed under glass, mint condition. 13 X 6 1/2 inches image only.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Budweiser Girl Paper Sign608 - Budweiser Girl Paper Sign
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Budweiser girl paper sign dated 1904. Damage to logo on frame, print is mint condition. 24 X 39 inches overall.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to orangelake.. for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Rare Velvet Tobacco Paper Poster609 - Rare Velvet Tobacco Paper Poster
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Rare Velvet Tobacco Paper poster dated 1909. Tears at 11/1/2/4/5 and 7:00. 16 X 29 1/2 inches image only.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Cooks Water Embossed Paper Sign610 - Cooks Water Embossed Paper Sign
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Cooks Water embossed paper sign one of the most desirable Victorian ladies signs in existence. They just don't get much better than this when it...
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Rare Auto City Cigars Reverse Glass Sign611 - Rare Auto City Cigars Reverse Glass Sign
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Rare Auto City Cigars, reverse glass, chain hanging sign. Made by Queen Bee Cigar Co., Lansing, MI. From the Bob Lyons Collection. Excellent condition
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,500.00) = 8,500.00
 
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General Arthur Reverse Glass Chain Hanger612 - General Arthur Reverse Glass Chain Hanger
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General Arthur Cigars reverse glue chipped glass chained hanging sign. Gold embossing in image, near mint condition. 12 X 9 inches.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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J. Alan Godfrey Glass Chain Hanging Sign613 - J. Alan Godfrey Glass Chain Hanging Sign
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J. Alan Godfrey sign. Caledonia, Michigan. Glass chain hanger. Depicting cowboy on a horse shooting buffalo. Excellent condition. 8 X 5 3/4 inches.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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T. Wollezin, Poplar Grove, IL. Sign614 - T. Wollezin, Poplar Grove, IL. Sign
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T. Wollezin sign, Poplar Grove, Illinois. Glass chain hanger. Depicting cowgirl winning horse race against a Cowboy and an Indian. Excellent conditio
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Merry Prince Cigar Reverse Glass Sign615 - Merry Prince Cigar Reverse Glass Sign
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Merry Prince Cigar, reverse glass chain hanging sign. Mfg. by the Novelty Sign Co., Mansfield, Ohio, original tag on back. Minor silver loss at 5:00 o
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Sterling Letter Opener Pinkerton Cowboy616 - Sterling Letter Opener Pinkerton Cowboy
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Sterling Silver Letter Opener with embossed Pinkerton cowboy handle, Hands Up on front and initials A.T.H. on back. Excellent condition. 9 1/2 inches
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to vincentcal.. for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Palace Hotel and Restaurant Sign617 - Palace Hotel and Restaurant Sign
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The Palace Hotel and Restaurant Sign, Galva, IA.. Glass chain hanger. Cowgirl on a horse shooting a bear. Slight lifting around edges, otherwise excel
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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O.W. Noble Glass Chain Hanging Sign618 - O.W. Noble Glass Chain Hanging Sign
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O.W. Noble, The Butcher, glass chain hanging sign. Depicts a woman watering her horse. Slight crack at 12:00 otherwise excellent condition. 8 X 10 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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