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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1901 Pan American Exposition Souvenir Jar899 - 1901 Pan American Exposition Souvenir Jar
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Souvenir of the Pan American Exposition, 1901. Glass vanity jar with embossed tin lid. Excellent condition. 3 1/2 inch diameter X 3 1/2 inches tall.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to sefrence for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Silver Plated buffalo napkin ring900 - Silver Plated buffalo napkin ring
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Silver Plated buffalo napkin ring. Excellent condition. 2 3/4 X 1 3/4 X 2 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Silver Plated buffalo embossed napkin ring901 - Silver Plated buffalo embossed napkin ring
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Silver Plated buffalo embossed napkin ring. Very good condition. 2 inch diameter X 1 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Rare Piedmont Cigarette Sign902 - Rare Piedmont Cigarette Sign
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Rare Piedmont Cigarette Sign depicting two Indian Chiefs smoking. Framed under glass. Mint condition. 13 1/2 X 11 inches overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Label Under Glass Flask903 - Label Under Glass Flask
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Label under glass flask. 1899, 33rd National Encampment, Phila., PA. No chips or cracks, excellent condition. 4 1/2 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Yellowstone Park Annual Radiator Pass904 - Yellowstone Park Annual Radiator Pass
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Tin Yellowstone Park Annual Pass, that bolted onto the exposed radiator. Circa 1930s. Very good original condition. 5 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Rare California Beer Reverse Glass Sign905 - Rare California Beer Reverse Glass Sign
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California Beer Reverse Glass Sign, California Brewing Co. San Francisco, CA. This sign commonly referred to as The Bear is one of the most sought aft
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to orientalsa.. for (23,000.00 + 4,600.00BP) = 27,600.00
 
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1893 Worlds Columbian Expo Ticket906 - 1893 Worlds Columbian Expo Ticket
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1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, IL. admission ticket. Native American Indian Chief in full headdress on front of ticket. Near mint conditio
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to duplified for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Huylers Chocolate St. Nicholas Candy Vendor907 - Huylers Chocolate St. Nicholas Candy Vendor
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Extremely Rare Coin Operated porcelain candy and gum one cent vendor. Huylers Chocolates and Saint Nicholas Pepsin Gum. The only one we have ever seen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (23,000.00) = 23,000.00
 
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Coin Operated Match Dispenser908 - Coin Operated Match Dispenser
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Coin-op match dispenser. Cast iron and oak. 1 cent. Nearly full of old match boxes comes with key. Very good original condition. 10 1/2 X 14 X 9 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Smilin Sam from Alabam Peanut Vendor909 - Smilin Sam from Alabam Peanut Vendor
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Smilin Sam from Alabam peanut vendor. The Salted Peanut Man. Most of original paint intact, good condition, comes with key. 10 X 14 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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One Cent Oak and Cast Iron Match Dispenser910 - One Cent Oak and Cast Iron Match Dispenser
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One Cent Oak and Cast Iron Match Dispenser. Krema Mfg Co., Chicago, IL. Very good original condition, with key. 10 1/2 X 14 1/2 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to richieroun.. for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Pulver Chewing Gum Dispenser911 - Pulver Chewing Gum Dispenser
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Pulver Chewing Gum Dispenser, porcelain. Red version with yellow kid. Some rust on the steel and minor chips otherwise very good condition, comes with
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Round Up Cigars Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter912 - Round Up Cigars Cast Iron Cigar Tip Cutter
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E.M. Schwarz and Company Round Up Cigars, cast iron cigar tip cutter. Excellent original condition. 9 X 6 1/2 X 6 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Cast iron Bull Perfumer913 - Cast iron Bull Perfumer
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Cast iron Bull Perfumer, complete. Rare one cent American version. Excellent original condition. 8 X 15 X 7 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 8,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Rare Pulvers Embossed Tin Dispenser914 - Rare Pulvers Embossed Tin Dispenser
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Extremely Rare Pulvers Chocolate and Cocoa Gum One Cent Coin Operated Embossed Tin Dispenser. Patent May 30th, 1899. Comes with Little Man and key. Al
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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Dr. Leisures Veterinary Cabinet915 - Dr. Leisures Veterinary Cabinet
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Dr. Leisures Veterinary Cabinet, embossed tin front. Superb Action and Great Color. One of the best we have ever seen. Excellent original condition, c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
 
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1901 Calendar for Vulcan Horse Nails916 - 1901 Calendar for Vulcan Horse Nails
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1901 Calendar for Vulcan Horse Nails, Fowler Nail Company. Seymour, CT. Original bands top and bottom, full pad, framed under glass excellent conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Dr. Daniels Veterinary Medicines Cabinet917 - Dr. Daniels Veterinary Medicines Cabinet
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Dr. Daniels Veterinary Medicines Cabinet with embossed tin litho front. Slight surface scratching to front, otherwise excellent condition. 21 X 27X 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Five Dr. A.C. Daniels Veterinary Products918 - Five Dr. A.C. Daniels Veterinary Products
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Five Dr. A.C. Daniels veterinary products. All in very good condition. Various sizes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Dr. Daniels Veterinary Medicines Cabinet919 - Dr. Daniels Veterinary Medicines Cabinet
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Dr. Daniels Veterinary Medicines Cabinet, embossed tin front and oak cabinet. Includes misc. product. Some staining throughout otherwise good conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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De Laval Cream Separators Tin Sign920 - De Laval Cream Separators Tin Sign
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De Laval Cream Separators tin sign. Green version depicting cows of various countries. In original frame. Minor surface scratches in center cameo does
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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De Laval Cream Separators Tin Sign921 - De Laval Cream Separators Tin Sign
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De Laval Cream Separators tin sign. Red version depicting cows of various countries. In original frame. Minor surface scratches in center cameo does n
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,500.00
Sold to floor for (6,500.00) = 6,500.00
 
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Zinc Steer Head Trade Symbol922 - Zinc Steer Head Trade Symbol
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Steer Head Trade Symbol made of Zinc, possibly for a butcher. Repainted and mounted on wood. Excellent Condition. Nearly Full Size.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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De Laval Cream Separators Tin Front Cabinet923 - De Laval Cream Separators Tin Front Cabinet
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De Laval Cream Separators Tin Front Cabinet. Some discoloration otherwise good condition. 17 1/2 X 26 X 10 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Hand Carved Long Horn Steer Hat Rack924 - Hand Carved Long Horn Steer Hat Rack
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American Hand Carved Walnut Long Horn Steer Hat Rack with oak horns. circa 1880s. This great piece of Folk Art has exceptional detail and workmanship.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
 
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Contemporary One Horse Open Sleigh925 - Contemporary One Horse Open Sleigh
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Contemporary one horse open sleigh. Approximately 1/4 scale. Horse hair upholstery. Exquisite detail and workmanship. Mint condition. 14 X 27 X 16 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Ice Cream Cone Soda Fountain Trade Sign926 - Ice Cream Cone Soda Fountain Trade Sign
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Soda Fountain trade sign in the shape of an ice cream cone. Copper, tin and jewels. Excellent condition. 26 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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A and P Wood Store Bin927 - A and P Wood Store Bin
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A and P Wood Store Bin. Original paint, very good condition. 18 X 30 X 18 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 750.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Leaded Glass Drug Store Globe Lamp928 - Leaded Glass Drug Store Globe Lamp
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Leaded glass drug store globe lamp, on contemporary base. No chips or cracks.13 inch diameter X 26 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to kittyrn for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Fishing Tackle Trade Symbol, Mackerel930 - Fishing Tackle Trade Symbol, Mackerel
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Rare Tackle Trade Symbol in the shape of a mackerel, tin with gold wash. Very good original condition. 36 inches long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Contempory Friendship Plug Tobacco Clock931 - Contempory Friendship Plug Tobacco Clock
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Contempory hand carved wood Clock for Friendship Cut Plug Tobacco.Carved by artist, Jim Smock of Santa Barbara, CA. Jim is one of the most renown carv
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to blacktac for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Friendship Cut Plug Tobacco Clock932 - Friendship Cut Plug Tobacco Clock
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Advertising alarm clock. Chew Friendship Cut Plug Tobacco. Excellent working condition. 4 inch diameter face X 4 inches tall X 2 1/2 inches deep.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Jewelry Watch Repair Porcelain Sign933 - Jewelry Watch Repair Porcelain Sign
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Jewelry Watch Repair die cut, two sided porcelain sign with original bracket. Mint condition. 11 1/2 X 15 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to blacktac for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Clock Makers Cast Iron Trade Sign934 - Clock Makers Cast Iron Trade Sign
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Mr. Barney Clock Makers Trade Symbol in cast iron case, Rare porcelain faces on both sides. One side has a chip at 2:00 the other side is near mint.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Jewelers Trade Symbol with gold wash bracket935 - Jewelers Trade Symbol with gold wash bracket
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Jewelers Trade Symbol with gold wash bracket. Cast iron and tin. Repaint otherwise excellent condition. 11 1/2 X 16 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Jewelers Trade Sign936 - Jewelers Trade Sign
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Jewelers Trade Sign, iron and tin. J. Bandzi Jeweler. Some minor paint loss otherwise very good original condition. 22 inch diameter X 28 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Jewelers Trade Symbol with rare griffin bracket937 - Jewelers Trade Symbol with rare griffin bracket
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Jewelers Trade Symbol with rare griffin bracket. Tin and cast iron, very good original condition. 17 X 22 inches clock only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Guy Deel Painting Saloon Gun Fight938 - Guy Deel Painting Saloon Gun Fight
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Guy Deel Painting, depicting Saloon Gun Fight. Painted for a paperback book cover which was published in the 1960s. Guy Deel was most noteably known f
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Bucking Bronco Round Up Coal Tin Sign939 - Bucking Bronco Round Up Coal Tin Sign
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Bucking Bronco, Round Up Coal, embossed tin sign. Framed in beautiful contemporary leather. Mint condition. 19 X 13 inches image only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Indian Cut Plug Paper Poster940 - Indian Cut Plug Paper Poster
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Indian Cut Plug Paper Poster. Near mint with original bands. Framed under glass. 22 X 28 inches image only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Rare 1910 Calendar for S.E. Cave and Son941 - Rare 1910 Calendar for S.E. Cave and Son
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1910 Calendar for S.E. Cave and Son, Dealers in Real Estate and Livestock, Santa Fe, KS. Embossed paper sign, in period oak frame. Fabulous image depi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Pastime Plug Tobacco Tin Store Box942 - Pastime Plug Tobacco Tin Store Box
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Pastime Plug Tobacco tin store box. Excellent condition. This is the best we have ever seen. 12 1/2 X 9 1/2 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to greatbuild.. for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Houston Ice and Brewing Co. Paper Sign943 - Houston Ice and Brewing Co. Paper Sign
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Houston Ice and Brewing Co. paper sign for the Magnolia Brewery, depicting a Native American family. Excellent graphics and vibrant colors. Framed und
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Western Americana 1899 Warner Print944 - Western Americana 1899 Warner Print
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1899 Early print by Warner, depicting Calvary chasing Indians on horseback. In wonderful Eastlake frame, mint condition. 23 X 19 inches overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to orientalsa.. for (1,400.00 + 280.00BP) = 1,680.00
 
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Ditto Quality Cigar Celluloid Beveled Sign945 - Ditto Quality Cigar Celluloid Beveled Sign
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Ditto Quality Cigar Celluloid Beveled Edge Sign, easel back. Whitehead and Hoag Co. Lithographers, Newark, NJ. Near mint condition. 8 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Walk Over Shoes Paper Sign946 - Walk Over Shoes Paper Sign
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Very Desirable Walk Over Shoes Paper Sign by artist, Ford Harper. Depicts a beautiful cowgirl. Near mint condition. 11 X 30 inches image.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (9,000.00) = 9,000.00
 
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Riley Drug Company Yard Long Calendar947 - Riley Drug Company Yard Long Calendar
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Riley Drug Co., San Jose, California, yard long calendar depicting Native American Indian culture. Excellent condition. 7 X 35 inches image only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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P.T. Barnum Paper Sign948 - P.T. Barnum Paper Sign
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P.T. Barnum and Co. Greatest Show On Earth paper sign. One of the rarest of the most desirable P.T. Barnum posters ever printed featuring the Wild Wes
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (21,000.00) = 21,000.00
 
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Highland Agricultural Fair Sign949 - Highland Agricultural Fair Sign
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Highland Agricultural Fair Sign, Middlefield, Massachusetts, dated 1891. Framed under glass, light stain at 6 oclock otherwise excellent original cond
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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