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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Mix and Whip Master Triple Malt Mixer1602Mix and Whip Master Triple Malt Mixer
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Mix and Whip Master Triple Malt Mixer by Racine Electric Products. Black base and green porcelain top. Excellent Condition. Comes with cups. Approx. 1
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to cmakone for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
Myers Bullet Malt Mixer1603Myers Bullet Malt Mixer
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Myers Bullet Malt Mixer, dual stainless with green porcelain base. Chip at bottom right back otherwise very good condition. 9 X 18 X 8 inches.
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
1934 Coca Cola Calendar, Rockwell16041934 Coca Cola Calendar, Rockwell
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1934 Coca Cola Calendar, Norman Rockwell, Artist. Original band at the top and full pad. Near Mint Condition. 12 X 25 inches.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,400.00
Whitmans Chocolate Porcelain Sign1605Whitmans Chocolate Porcelain Sign
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Whitmans Chocolate Porcelain Sign, one sided. Excellent condition. 39 1/2 X 13 1/2 inches.
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
Rare Angldile Scale Original Condition1606Rare Angldile Scale Original Condition
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Angldile Scale by Computing Scale Company, 1904, 20lb. Original paint graphics, milk glass plate. Normal wear to striping and plating and chipping to
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Seven Advertising Bar Stools1607Seven Advertising Bar Stools
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Seven Bar Stools, Oak seats with Porcelain Advertising Inserts J. Eavensons and Sons Philadelphia, .All in excellent condition, except one tile has cr
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 700.00
Rotating Drug Store Showcase1608Rotating Drug Store Showcase
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Rotating Drug Store Showcase from the Crystal Case Company, Alliance, OH. Patent 1889-97-1900. All original fish eyed glass, one piece of top fence re
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to mechmusic for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
Rip Van Winkle Whiskey Sign1609Rip Van Winkle Whiskey Sign
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Rare Gibsons Rip Van Winkle Whiskey Paper Sign, Museum mounted on Linen for preservation. This is, in our opinion, one of the top ten Whiskey Signs ev
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for 7,000.00
J. H. Cutter Whisky Tin Serving Tray1610J. H. Cutter Whisky Tin Serving Tray
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J. H. Cutter Whisky Tin Serving Tray, C. P. Moorman and Co., Louisville, KY, nail hole at 12:00 otherwise excellent condition, 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 350.00
I. W. Harper Whiskey Canvas Sign1611I. W. Harper Whiskey Canvas Sign
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I. W. Harper Whiskey Canvas Sign, 1912, Berkheim Distilling Co., Very desirable image. Some minor scratches otherwise very good condition, over all di
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
I.W. Harper Whiskey Vitrolite Sign1612I.W. Harper Whiskey Vitrolite Sign
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I.W. Harper Whiskey Vitrolite Sign, entitled, Heres Happy Days, 1909. In period oak frame, excellent condition. 21 1/2 X 28 inches overall.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,500.00
Capitol OK Whiskey Paper Sign1613Capitol OK Whiskey Paper Sign
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Rare Capitol O.K. Whiskey Roth and Company Agents Paper Sign, in original frame. Excellent condition. 25 X 29 inches overall.
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for 14,500.00
Very Rare Kellogg Whiskey Paper Sign1614Very Rare Kellogg Whiskey Paper Sign
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Very Rare Kellogg Whiskey Paper Sign, cardboard mat, in original frame. Wilmerding Loewe Co. San Francisco, Cal. Small tear at 1:00 otherwise excellen
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 5,500.00
Angelo Myers Fine Whiskies Glass Sign1615Angelo Myers Fine Whiskies Glass Sign
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Angelo Myers Fine Whiskies Reverse Glass Sign, Philadelphia. Depicts gold medals won in New Orleans 1885, and San Antonio 1900. This is the only one o
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Slomans Diamond Wedding Pure Rye Sign1616Slomans Diamond Wedding Pure Rye Sign
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Slomans Diamond Wedding Pure Rye, Self-Framed Tin Sign, Aug. Baetchold, Buffalo, NY, some normal crazing otherwise excellent condition, 12 inch diamet
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Atherton Fire Copper Bourbon Sign1617Atherton Fire Copper Bourbon Sign
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Atherton Fire Copper Bourbon and Pure Rye Reverse Glass Sign, in original frame. A couple of minor scuffs in the letter O otherwise excellent conditio
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 550.00
Clarkes Pure Rye Cardboard Sign1618Clarkes Pure Rye Cardboard Sign
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Clarkes Pure Rye Embossed Die Cut Cardboard Sign, Peoria Liquor Co. Distributors, Peoria, IL. Small hole at 6:00 otherwise excellent condition. 10 X 7
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jjfish3 for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
Angeles Brewing and Malting Co. Paper Sign1619Angeles Brewing and Malting Co. Paper Sign
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Angeles Brewing and Malting Co. Paper Sign. Port Angeles, Washington. Excellent Condition with a few minor wrinkles. 12 x 26 inches.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,300.00
Cascade Lager Tin Serving Tray1620Cascade Lager Tin Serving Tray
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Cascade Lager Tin Serving Tray, San Francisco, California, some discoloration around the border otherwise very good condition, 13 1/2 x 16 1/2 inches.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Hudepohl Lager Beer Self-Framed Tin Sign1621Hudepohl Lager Beer Self-Framed Tin Sign
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Hudepohl Lager Beer Self-Framed Tin Sign, Cincinnati, OH, some rust above the bottle and paint loss at 11 o'clock otherwise good condition, 14 3...
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
Deppen Beer Reverse Glass Corner Sign1622Deppen Beer Reverse Glass Corner Sign
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Deppen Beer Reverse Glass Corner Sign with original Copper Flashed Frame, Comes with original wood shipping crate, 13 1/2 x 25 1/4 inches.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to jjfish3 for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
Rare West End Brewing Co. Tin Sign1623Rare West End Brewing Co. Tin Sign
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Rare West End Brewing Co. Self Framed Tin Sign, Utica, NY, What a great pose of a beautiful lady. Some restoration on the border otherwise good condit
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 6,000.00
Stegmaier Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray1624Stegmaier Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray
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Stegmaier Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray, Wilks-Barre, PA, excellent condition, 13 inch diameter.
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
Everett Beer Tin Serving Tray1625Everett Beer Tin Serving Tray
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Everett Beer Tin Serving Tray, a scratch at 8:00 otherwise excellent condition, 13 1/4 inch diameter.
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,800.00
Superior Stock Lager Porcelain Tray1626Superior Stock Lager Porcelain Tray
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Superior Stock Lager Porcelain and Tin Serving Tray, Crystal Spring Brewing Co., Syracuse, NY, excellent condition, 12 inch diameter.
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Heurich Brewing Co. Self Framed Tin Sign1627Heurich Brewing Co. Self Framed Tin Sign
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Heurich Brewing Co. Self Framed Tin Sign, Original Lager, some minor surface scratches otherwise good condition, 17 inch diameter.
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to lineman42 for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
McSorleys Beer Tin Serving Tray1628McSorleys Beer Tin Serving Tray
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McSorleys Beer Tin Serving Tray, 1936, some minor scratches otherwise very good condition, 12 inch diameter.
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to itzthemacs for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
Anheuser Busch Stone wear Dispenser1629Anheuser Busch Stone wear Dispenser
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Anheuser Busch Stoneware Dispenser Patented 1919 by Cordley and Hayes New York, Excellent Condition, 7 inches diameter and 10 inches tall.
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to jjfish3 for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
Arnholdt Schafer German Lager Pitcher1630Arnholdt Schafer German Lager Pitcher
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Arnholdt Schafer German Lager Stoneware Pitcher. Small chip on the word Arnholdt, otherwise excellent condition. 9 inches tall, 6 inch diameter
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
Extremely Rare Star Plug Tobacco Sign1631Extremely Rare Star Plug Tobacco Sign
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Extremely Rare Star Plug Tobacco Cardboard Sign 1885, Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co. St. Louis, MO. Spectacular Color and Whimsical Graphics. Highly de
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 900.00
A.O. Fisher and Company Paper Sign1632A.O. Fisher and Company Paper Sign
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A.O. Fisher and Company Paper Sign, mfg. of Cigar Boxes, Chicago. This is the only Advertising Sign that we have seen advertising a Cigar BOX Manufact
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 2,100.00
Colonial Club Cigar Paper Sign1633Colonial Club Cigar Paper Sign
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Colonial Club Cigar Paper Sign, original bands top and bottom. Excellent condition with only a few minor wrinkles. Framed under glass. 16 1/4 X 22 3/4
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Rare Hoffman House Bouquet Cigar Sign1634Rare Hoffman House Bouquet Cigar Sign
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Rare Hoffman House Bouquet Cigar Embossed Paper Sign. Hilson Co. makers, NY, in original frame. Some soiling to perimeter mat otherwise good condition
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
Hiawatha Chalk Cigar Store Bust1635Hiawatha Chalk Cigar Store Bust
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Hiawatha Chalk Cigar Store Bust. Excellent condition. 28 inches tall.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 600.00
Red Belt Cigar Paper Sign1636Red Belt Cigar Paper Sign
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Red Belt Cigar Paper Sign, Minty Cigar Company, Battle Creek, MI. Some letters missing on Battle Creek otherwise excellent condition. Framed under gla
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Rare Cracker Jack Cigar Printers Proof1637Rare Cracker Jack Cigar Printers Proof
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Rare Cracker Jack Cigar Printers Proof. Corners creased or partially gone and tear at 4:00 otherwise excellent condition. 11 X 15 inches.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 250.00
Cast Iron Porcelain Top Hat Spittoon1638Cast Iron Porcelain Top Hat Spittoon
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Cast Iron Top Hat Spittoon. Porcelain lined Interior. Excellent original condition. 7 inches tall.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
John Drew Cigar Paper Printers Proof1639John Drew Cigar Paper Printers Proof
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John Drew Cigar Paper Printers Proof. Framed under glass, excellent condition. 11 X 14 inches image only.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
Regul-ator Cigar Paper Printers Proof1640Regul-ator Cigar Paper Printers Proof
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Regul-ator Cigar Paper Printers Proof. Framed under glass, mint condition. 10 X 14 inches image only.
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to melanisue312 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
Capadura Cigar Printers Proof.1641Capadura Cigar Printers Proof.
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Capadura Cigar Printers Proof. Framed under glass, excellent condition. 10 1/2 X 15 inches image only.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
Very Rare, Henry George Cigars Tin Sign1642Very Rare, Henry George Cigars Tin Sign
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Very Rare, Henry George 5 cent Cigars Embossed Tin Sign, in original frame. This is a very colorful image of Henry George. Henry was an American Polit
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to orientalsa.. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
Tobacco Crate Label, Courage1643Tobacco Crate Label, Courage
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Tobacco Crate Label, Courage. British American Tobacco Company Ltd. Excellent condition. 10 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Tobacco Crate Label, The Derby1644Tobacco Crate Label, The Derby
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Tobacco Crate Label, The Derby. Mfg David Dunlop, Petersburg, VA. Top left corner missing otherwise very good condition. 11 X 11 inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 500.00
Welcome Nugget Tobacco Label1645Welcome Nugget Tobacco Label
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Welcome Nugget Tobacco Label. Framed under glass. Excellent condition. 10 inches square.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Tobacco Crate Label, Tiger Brand1646Tobacco Crate Label, Tiger Brand
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Tobacco Crate Label, Tiger Brand. Excellent condition. 10 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
Mountain Rose Tobacco Paper Sign1647Mountain Rose Tobacco Paper Sign
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Mountain Rose Tobacco Die Cut Paper with embossed gold leaf sign. Framed under glass, excellent condition. 13 X 10 inches image only.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
Motorist Cigars Reverse Glass Sign1648Motorist Cigars Reverse Glass Sign
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Motorist Cigars Reverse Glass Sign in period copper frame. Western Sandblasting Company, Chicago, IL. Mint condition. 13 1/2 X 12 inches overall.
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to mezro222531 for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
Tobacco Crate Label, Jolly Boy1649Tobacco Crate Label, Jolly Boy
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Tobacco Crate Label, Jolly Boy. Some damage to top and bottom otherwise excellent condition. 7 X 13 inches.
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
Berges Guanos Bone Manures Porcelain Sign1650Berges Guanos Bone Manures Porcelain Sign
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Extremely Rare, possibly one of a kind, Berges Guanos and Bone Manures porcelain sign. Richardson Sign Co. Beaver Falls, PA. One of the most unusual p
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
International Honey Tar Foot Poster1651International Honey Tar Foot Poster
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International Honey Tar Foot Remedy Paper Poster. Very colorful, graphic image, excellent original condition. 20 X 28 inches image only.
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 2,250.00