The Jim Main Collection and other Selected Items

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Showtime Auction Services presents an important Live Auction featuring the Entire Collection of Jim Main, Yucaipa, California along with other selected items from prominent collectors. To order a full color 200 pg. catalog please call (316) 721-5236. It will include Rare and Unusual items from these categories: Country Store, General Store, Petroliana, Veterinary, Wave Crest, Signs, Trays, Tins, Clocks, Old Store Product, Store Displays, Coin-Op, Gambling, Slot Machines, Trade Stimulators, Saloon, Soda Fountain including a large collection of Coca Cola, Drug Store, Apothecary, Salesman Samples, Toys, Banks, Pedal Cars, Early American Oak Furniture, Showcases, Safes, Padlocks, Handcuffs, Ribbon Cabinets, Spool Cabinets, Dye Cabinets, Coffee Grinders, Cash Registers, Scales and Much, Much more. This is undoubtedly the finest collection of early advertising that has ever been offered for sale. Many of the signs in the auction are one of less than 5 that exist.

NOTE: This auction offers a live auction floor and we invite everybody to come to ANN ARBOR, MI to join us for the weekend. Hope to see you there.
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F.S. Webster Co. Pencil Sharpener1742 - F.S. Webster Co. Pencil Sharpener
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F.S. Webster Co. Pencil Sharpener. Patent date 1900. Boston, MASS, Excellent original condition. 4 x 7 x, 5 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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A.W. Faber Lead Pencil Store Display1743 - A.W. Faber Lead Pencil Store Display
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A.W. Faber Thin Lead Pencil Store Display with celluloid top. Very good condition. 14 X 9 1/2 X 5 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to remey for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Very Early Pencil Sharpener1744 - Very Early Pencil Sharpener
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Very Early Pencil Sharpener by the National Office Supply Co. Zion, IL. Original decal paper on bottom. 4 inches wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Wallace Invader Pencil Tin1745 - Wallace Invader Pencil Tin
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Wallace Invader Pencil Tin. Excellent condition. 8 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Rare Coin Operated Pencil Dispenser1746 - Rare Coin Operated Pencil Dispenser
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Rare Coin Operated Pencil Dispenser. Cast Aluminum. The Osborne Specialty Co. Number 1193 Series HS28. Hung on the wall. Comes with key. Excellent ori
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to sec91302 for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case1747 - Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case
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Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case. Original labels in compartments. Excellent original condition. 12 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 10 1/4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to lusting308 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case1748 - Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case
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Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case. Very good original condition. 14 x 5 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Very early U.S. Automatic Pencil Sharpener1749 - Very early U.S. Automatic Pencil Sharpener
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Very early U.S. Automatic Pencil Sharpener. Mfg. by the Automatic Pencil Sharpener Co., NY Patent date 1907. Comes with two extra blades. Excellent or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Watermans Ideal Fountain Pen Showcase1750 - Watermans Ideal Fountain Pen Showcase
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Watermans Ideal Fountain Pen Showcase. Oak and glass with cast iron legs. Excellent condition, one of the best we have ever seen. 17 X 42 X 16 1/2 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Garden City Beer Early Reverse Glass Sign1751 - Garden City Beer Early Reverse Glass Sign
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Garden City Beer Early Reverse Glass Sign, in contemporary frame. This is a stunning early 1900s sign in Excellent condition. 16 1/2 X 32 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to lineman42 for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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