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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Standard Oil Co. Celluloid Match Safe1459 - Standard Oil Co. Celluloid Match Safe
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Standard Oil Company Celluloid Match Safe, Eldorado Engine Oil and Capitol Cylinder Oil. Excellent condition. 1 1/2 X 2 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Artic Engine Celluloid Match Safe1460 - Artic Engine Celluloid Match Safe
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Artic Engine and Cylinder Oil Celluloid Match Safe, the Vacuum Oil Company, Rochester, NY. Excellent condition. 1 3/8 X 2 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to foxpointing for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Tin Sign1461 - Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Tin Sign
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Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Self Framed Tin Sign, some rubs and scratches on her face and outside frame otherwise excellent condition, 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Paper Sign1462 - Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Paper Sign
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Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Paper Sign Original Frame, some minor discoloration at 5:00 otherwise excellent condition. Lettering on the frame is worn. O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to pulijunior for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Marshalls Prepdcurer Cigarettes Sign1463 - Marshalls Prepdcurer Cigarettes Sign
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Marshalls Prepdcurer Cigarettes Paper Sign, Compliments of Jas. R. Horner, excellent condition, Framed Under Glass, image 11 1/2 x 27 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to marciacdot for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Rare Red Cross Cigarettes Paper Sign1464 - Rare Red Cross Cigarettes Paper Sign
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Very Rare Red Cross Cigarettes Paper Sign, Ramon Allones Havana Cigarette Mfg.. And Co., New Orleans, LA, One of the best nude images we have seen. Fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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LeRoy Cigarettes Tin Sign1465 - LeRoy Cigarettes Tin Sign
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LeRoy Cigarettes Tin Sign, L. Miller and Sons, New York, a few wrinkles and scratches otherwise very good condition, image is 13 1/2 x 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Omar Cigarettes Paper Sign in Original Frame1466 - Omar Cigarettes Paper Sign in Original Frame
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Omar Cigarettes Paper Sign in Original Frame. Excellent Condition. 18 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Diamond Match Book Dispenser1467 - Diamond Match Book Dispenser
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Diamond Match Book Dispenser. One Cent, Coin Operated. The Edward Mfg. Co. Cincinnati Pressed Steel. Very Good original condition. 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Philip Morris Cigarettes Tin Charger1468 - Philip Morris Cigarettes Tin Charger
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Philip Morris Cigarettes Tin Charger, some minor scratches otherwise very good condition, 16 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Old Egypt Egyptian Cigarettes Tin Sign1469 - Old Egypt Egyptian Cigarettes Tin Sign
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Old Egypt Egyptian Cigarettes Self Framed Tin Over Cardboard Sign, some minor scratches on the frame otherwise excellent condition, 13 1/4 x 19 1/4 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Van Light Coin Op Cigarette Lighter Filler1470 - Van Light Coin Op Cigarette Lighter Filler
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Van Light Coin operated cigarette lighter filler in the shape of a gas pump. A few scuffs and scrapes otherwise very good condition. 18 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Lucky Strike Store Window Display1471 - Lucky Strike Store Window Display
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Lucky Strike Die Cut Easel Back Three Dimensional Window Store Display. A breathtaking example of a 1940s Store Window Eye Catcher. The Colors are ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes Paper Sign1472 - Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes Paper Sign
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Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes Paper Sign in original frame. Excellent original condition with exceptional colors. 24 1/2 X 32 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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One Cent Match Dispenser Coin Operated1473 - One Cent Match Dispenser Coin Operated
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One Cent Match Dispenser Coin Operated cast iron front, oak cabinet full of match boxes. Comes with key. Excellent original condition. 10 1/2 x 14 x 8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Tin Mechanical Match Dispenser1474 - Cast Iron Tin Mechanical Match Dispenser
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Cast Iron and Tin Mechanical Match Dispenser. Excellent original condition 4 1/2 x 4 x 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to thegamblin.. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Northwestern Coin Match Dispenser1475 - Northwestern Coin Match Dispenser
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Rare Northwestern Coin Operated Match Dispenser. Cigar advertising marquee and original label on bottom and inside. 17 x 10 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to totalnervig for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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One Cent Match Dispenser1476 - One Cent Match Dispenser
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One Cent Match Dispenser by W.J. Robinson. Reading, PA. Coin operated. Comes with key and full of match boxes. Very good original condition.10 1/4 x 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Match Dispenser by Autosales Gum Co1477 - Match Dispenser by Autosales Gum Co
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Match Dispenser by Autosales Gum and Chocolate Co. One Cent Vender. Original decals, some rust mostly around bottom and a few paint chips otherwise go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Northwestern Coin Match Dispenser1478 - Northwestern Coin Match Dispenser
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Northwestern Coin Operated Match Dispenser. All original condition. 13 X 6 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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