The Jim Main Collection and other Selected Items

Auction Details

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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Two pieces of Black Americana1789Two pieces of Black Americana
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Two pieces of Black Americana including a Ceramic Ash tray. No chips or cracks. 12 1/2 inches tall and a Lemon Hart Rum Black Americana Advertising Fi
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Two Pair of Black Americana Bowls1790Two Pair of Black Americana Bowls
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Two Pair of Black Americana Porcelain Lidded Bowls. Possibly Tobacco Humidors. Unmarked. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks .Approx. 5 inches tal
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Robert P. Hummel Ins. Glo-dial Clock1791Robert P. Hummel Ins. Glo-dial Clock
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Robert P. Hummel Insurance Glo-dial Clock. Excellent working condition. 13 1/2 inch diameter.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to garyp2035 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
Green River Whiskey Serving Tray1792Green River Whiskey Serving Tray
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Green River Whiskey Serving Tray. Some minor crazing otherwise excellent condition. 12 inch diameter.
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 325.00
Black American Cigar Caddy1793Black American Cigar Caddy
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Black American Cigar Caddy, cast iron. Very good original condition. 9 X 34 X 8 inches.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Rare Black Americana Cast Iron Andirons1794Rare Black Americana Cast Iron Andirons
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Rare Black Americana Cast Iron Andirons. Original rustic condition.19 1/2 inches tall.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
National Novelty Company Penny Scale1795National Novelty Company Penny Scale
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National Novelty Company Penny Scale, Minneapolis, MN. New back door but no key, cast iron, painted otherwise good condition. 17 X 72 X 24 inches.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Model 10 Lampson Cash Register1795aModel 10 Lampson Cash Register
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Model 10 Lampson Cash Register. Scroll Pattern Cash Register designed after the earlier NCR Models. Introduced by Lamson in the 1890's There are...
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Chicago Lubricator Company Glass Sign1796Chicago Lubricator Company Glass Sign
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Chicago Lubricator Company Glue Chip Reverse Glass Sign, in period copper frame. Western Sandblasting Company, Chicago, ILL. Excellent condition. 52 X
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Watchmaker Reverse Glass Sign1797Watchmaker Reverse Glass Sign
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Watchmaker Glue Chip Reverse Glass Sign, with period copper frame. Western Sandblasting Co., Chicago, IL. Mint condition. 38 X 8 inches overall.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 350.00