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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Pedro Cut Plug Tobacco Lunch Pail Tin848 - Pedro Cut Plug Tobacco Lunch Pail Tin
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Pedro Cut Plug Tobacco lunch pail tin. Excellent condition. 7 1/2 X 5 X 4 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Cardboard Sign849 - Mail Pouch Tobacco Cardboard Sign
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Cardboard sign, Pride of America. Depicting Native American Indian in full head dress. This is the best one of these we have ever s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Extremely Rare Milburn Wagon Co. Tin Sign850 - Extremely Rare Milburn Wagon Co. Tin Sign
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Extremely Rare Milburn Wagon Co. Embossed, Self Framed, Tin Sign. Entitled The Demand for the Milburn Wagon. Toledo, OH. Sentenne and Green Co. Litho
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Case Eagle Cast Iron Trade Symbol851 - Case Eagle Cast Iron Trade Symbol
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Cast Iron Case Eagle, trade symbol. Later paint job but very well done. Original base with no cracks or damage. This is the best one of these I have e
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 7,500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Ebert Wagons Self Framed Tin Sign852 - Ebert Wagons Self Framed Tin Sign
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Ebert Wagons Self Framed, Tin Sign. Entitled In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree. 1906 All original and in near mint condition. 37 1/2 X 25 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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Full body Horse Weathervane853 - Full body Horse Weathervane
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Full body Horse Weathervane mounted on root wood base. Rusty condition. 14 X 16 inches overall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Success Manure Spreader Tin Tip Tray854 - Success Manure Spreader Tin Tip Tray
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Success Manure Spreader, Kemp and Burpee Mfg. Co., Syracuse, NY. Tin Tip Tray. Near mint condition. 5 X 3 1/2 inches .
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to stuartgtx for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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1909 Calendar Deering Harvesting Machines855 - 1909 Calendar Deering Harvesting Machines
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1909 Calendar for Deering Harvesting Machines. Depicting beautiful Native American Indian maiden. Original band on top, full pad. In period oak frame.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Horse Tether by D. June Mchy Co., Waco856 - Horse Tether by D. June Mchy Co., Waco
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D. June Mchy Co., Waco, Texas, Horse tether. Very good original condition. 6 1/2 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Cast Iron Horse Tether, EF Welles and Co.857 - Cast Iron Horse Tether, EF Welles and Co.
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Cast Iron Horse Tether advertising EF Welles and Co. Good original condition. 7 X 7 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express Horse Tether858 - Wells Fargo and Co. Express Horse Tether
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Wells Fargo and Co. Express forged iron flat top horse tether with original leather strap. Very good original condition. 7 1/2 inch diameter 2 3/4 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Buffalo Pitts Farm Machinery Sign859 - Buffalo Pitts Farm Machinery Sign
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Buffalo Pitts Farm Machinery Sign. Fabulous Color and Graphics of Native American Indian hunting Buffalo. In Period Frame. Excellent Condition. Approx
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Troy Wagon Works Co. Employee Photo860 - Troy Wagon Works Co. Employee Photo
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Troy Wagon Works Company employee photo, framed on wagon wheel spokes. Some wear to stenciling otherwise good condition. 22 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Stump Speaker, Mechanical Bank861 - Stump Speaker, Mechanical Bank
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Stump Speaker Mechanical Bank, patent date 1886. Most of the original paint intact, complete working condition with key. 5 X 10 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Always did Spies a Mule, Mechanical Bank862 - Always did Spies a Mule, Mechanical Bank
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Always did Spies a Mule Mechanical Bank. Patent date 1879. Nearly all original paint intact, excellent complete working condition. 10 X 7 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Chief Big Moon, Mechanical Bank863 - Chief Big Moon, Mechanical Bank
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Chief Big Moon Mechanical Bank. Patent applied for. Most of the original paint intact, complete working condition. 10 X 6 1;/2 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Worlds Fair, Mechanical Bank864 - Worlds Fair, Mechanical Bank
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World Fair Mechanical Bank, patent applied for. Most of the original paint intact, complete working condition. 8 1/2 X 6 1/2 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Beer Barrel Shaped Dime Register Bank865 - Beer Barrel Shaped Dime Register Bank
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Nickel plated cast iron, Dime Register Bank in the shape of a beer barrel. Some of the nickel worn otherwise very good condition. 4 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Trick Dog, Mechanical Bank866 - Trick Dog, Mechanical Bank
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Trick Dog Mechanical Bank, patent date 1888. Most of the original paint intact, complete working condition. 9 X 7 1/2 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Punch and Judy, Mechanical Bank867 - Punch and Judy, Mechanical Bank
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Punch and Judy Mechanical Bank, Buffalo NY patent date 1884 Number 10423. Most of the original paint intact, complete working condition. 6 X 7 1/2 X 4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Cast Iron Buffalo Puzzle Bank868 - Cast Iron Buffalo Puzzle Bank
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Cast iron buffalo puzzle bank. Very good original condition. 9 X 5 1/2 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Royal Safe Deposit Cast Iron Bank869 - Royal Safe Deposit Cast Iron Bank
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Royal Safe Deposit Cast Iron Bank. Excellent original condition with combination. 5 1/4 X 6 X 4 3/4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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William Tell, Mechanical Bank870 - William Tell, Mechanical Bank
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Indian Shooting Bear Mechanical Bank, patent date 1888. All original and complete working condition. 10 1/2 X 8 X 3 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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Bad Accident, Mechanical Bank871 - Bad Accident, Mechanical Bank
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Bad Accident Mechanical Bank, Most of the original paint intact, complete working condition. 10 1/2 X 6 X 3 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Boy Scout Cast Iron Bank872 - Boy Scout Cast Iron Bank
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Cast iron Boy Scout still bank. Excellent condition. 7 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to 1455jnj for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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The Tammany, Mechanical Bank873 - The Tammany, Mechanical Bank
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The Tammany mechanical bank. Most of the original paint intact, excellent original condition. Dated 1875. 3 1/2 X 5 3/4 X 4 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Teddy and the Lion, Mechanical Bank874 - Teddy and the Lion, Mechanical Bank
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Teddy and the Lion Mechanical Bank, patent applied for. Most of the original paint intact, complete working condition. 10 1/2 X 7 1/2 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (12,000.00) = 12,000.00
 
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Always did Spise a Mule, Mechanical Bank875 - Always did Spise a Mule, Mechanical Bank
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Always did Spise a Mule Mechanical Bank. Patent date 1897. Nearly all original paint intact, excellent complete working condition. 10 X 6 1/2 X 2 1/2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,600.00) = 2,600.00
 
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English Bobby Cast Iron Bank876 - English Bobby Cast Iron Bank
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English Bobby cast iron still bank. Excellent condition 6 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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William Tell, Mechanical Bank877 - William Tell, Mechanical Bank
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William Tell Mechanical Bank, patent date 1896. Most of the original paint intact, excellent complete working condition. 10 X 6 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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The Trick Pony, Mechanical Bank878 - The Trick Pony, Mechanical Bank
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The Trick Pony Mechanical Bank, patent date 1885. Most of the original paint intact, excellent working condition. 7 X 8 X 2 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Eagle and Eaglettes, Mechanical Bank879 - Eagle and Eaglettes, Mechanical Bank
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Eagle and Eaglettes mechanical bank patent date Jan. 28, 1883. Most of the original paint intact, complete working condition. 8 X 6 1/2 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Very Rare Buffalo Bill, Wild West Poster880 - Very Rare Buffalo Bill, Wild West Poster
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Very Rare Buffalo Bill, Wild West Poster, the Forbes Co. Lithographer. Depicting an Indian Scout on a horse. Exceptional Color and Graphics. In period
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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1884 Buffalo Bills Wild West Show Program881 - 1884 Buffalo Bills Wild West Show Program
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1884 Buffalo Bills Wild West show program. Excellent condition. 7 X 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to gpaten for (750.00 + 150.00BP) = 900.00
 
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1893 Buffalo Bill Historical Skits Programme882 - 1893 Buffalo Bill Historical Skits Programme
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Buffalo Bills Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World 1893 historical sketches and programee. Excellent condition. 7 1/4 X 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Rare Buffalo Bill Cigar Box Label883 - Rare Buffalo Bill Cigar Box Label
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Rare Buffalo Bill Cigar Box Label. Depicts Buffalo Bill and a buffalo. Framed under glass. Near mint condition. 8 1/2 X 7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1898 American Stock Cigar Box Label884 - 1898 American Stock Cigar Box Label
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American Stock Embossed Cigar Box Label, 1898. Mint condition. 8 1/4 X 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Meerschaum Pipe with Carved Buffalo Head885 - Meerschaum Pipe with Carved Buffalo Head
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Meerschaum Pipe with carved buffalo head. Excellent original condition. 6 1/4 inches long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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1910 -11 Buffalo Bill Magazine and Review886 - 1910 -11 Buffalo Bill Magazine and Review
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Buffalo Bill magazine and official review, 1910-1911. The farewell salute show program. Very good condition. 7 X 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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1908 Buffalo Bill Show Program887 - 1908 Buffalo Bill Show Program
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Buffalo Bills Wild West historical sketches and daily review, 1908 show program. Very good condition. 7 1/2 X 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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1902 Buffalo Bill Historical Skits Programme888 - 1902 Buffalo Bill Historical Skits Programme
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1902 Buffalo Bill historical sketches and programme. Excellent condition. 7 1/4 X 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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1895 Buffalo Bill Historical Skits Programme889 - 1895 Buffalo Bill Historical Skits Programme
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1895 Buffalo Bills Wild West, historical sketches and programme. Beautiful graphics, excellent condition. 7 1/4 X 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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1908 Buffalo Bill Die Cut Show Program890 - 1908 Buffalo Bill Die Cut Show Program
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Buffalo Bills Wild West 1908 show program. Rare die cut sample. Excellent condition. 7 1/2 X 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to 1873collec.. for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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1904 Pawnee Bill Show Program891 - 1904 Pawnee Bill Show Program
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Pawnee Bill, 1904 show program, Elyria, Ohio. Very good condition. 8 X 10 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Buffalo Bill 101 Ranch Show Paper Poster892 - Buffalo Bill 101 Ranch Show Paper Poster
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Buffalo Bill and The 101 Ranch Show paper poster depicting The Military Pageant and Frontier Parade. Outstanding color and graphics. The Strobridge Li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Irma Hotel, Cody, Wyoming door knob and key893 - Irma Hotel, Cody, Wyoming door knob and key
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Irma Hotel, Cody, Wyoming door key and original door knob. Built in 1906 by Buffalo Bill Cody.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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2 Canadian National Parks Yearly Passes894 - 2 Canadian National Parks Yearly Passes
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Lot of two Radiator passes for Canadian national parks. A 1940 and a Banff National Park Centennial 1985. Embossed metal buffalo image. Both excellent
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to bluewater77 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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3 Canadian National Parks Yearly Passes895 - 3 Canadian National Parks Yearly Passes
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Lot of three Radiator passes for Canadian national parks 1936,1937 and 1938. Embossed metal buffalo image. All in Excellent Condition 4 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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3 Canadian National Parks Yearly Passes896 - 3 Canadian National Parks Yearly Passes
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Lot of three Radiator passes for Canadian national parks 1937,1938 and 1939. Embossed metal buffalo image. All in Excellent Condition 4 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 750.00
Sold to skyfox8 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Rare Buffalo Brewing Co. Reverse Glass Sign897 - Rare Buffalo Brewing Co. Reverse Glass Sign
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Extremely Rare Buffalo Brewing Co. Reverse Glass Sign, for Buffalo Beer, Sacramento, CA. Arguably one of the most beautiful Reverse Glass Signs ever p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (45,000.00) = 45,000.00
 
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