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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Very Rare, Henry George Cigars Tin Sign1642 - Very 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to orientalsa.. for (5,000.00 + 1,000.00BP) = 6,000.00
 
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Tobacco Crate Label, Courage1643 - Tobacco 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Tobacco Crate Label, The Derby1644 - Tobacco 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Welcome Nugget Tobacco Label1645 - Welcome Nugget Tobacco Label
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Welcome Nugget Tobacco Label. Framed under glass. Excellent condition. 10 inches square.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Tobacco Crate Label, Tiger Brand1646 - Tobacco Crate Label, Tiger Brand
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Tobacco Crate Label, Tiger Brand. Excellent condition. 10 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Mountain Rose Tobacco Paper Sign1647 - Mountain 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.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Motorist Cigars Reverse Glass Sign1648 - Motorist 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to mezro222531 for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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Tobacco Crate Label, Jolly Boy1649 - Tobacco 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Berges Guanos Bone Manures Porcelain Sign1650 - Berges 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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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International Honey Tar Foot Poster1651 - International 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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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1921 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar1652 - 1921 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar
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1921 De Laval Cream Separator Agency Calendar, compliments of H.A. Ebert, Alden, MN. Metal band on top, appears to be full pad, wrinkles and tears oth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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1926 Farmers Cooperative Assoc. Calendar1653 - 1926 Farmers Cooperative Assoc. Calendar
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1926 Farmers Cooperative Assoc. Calendar, Dagmar, MT. Agent for De Laval cream separators. Wrinkles, tears, trimmed and detached August Calendar page.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1921 Sharples Cream Separator Calendar1654 - 1921 Sharples Cream Separator Calendar
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1921 Sharples Cream Separator Calendar. Framed under glass, full pad, small tears at 11/12:00 in border otherwise excellent condition. 17 X 30 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Empire Cream Separator Company Sign1655 - Empire Cream Separator Company Sign
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Empire Cream Separator Company Sign or Calendar Top. Several creases throughout, tear at 6:00 otherwise good condition. 11 X 19 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to pulijunior for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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1923 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar Top1656 - 1923 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar Top
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1923 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar top, no pad. Original band, compliments of P. Kromdyk and Son, Kalamazoo, MI. Excellent condition. 12 X 19 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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1927 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar1657 - 1927 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar
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1927 De Laval Cream Separator Agency Calendar, compliments of W.C. Harding, Ada, OH. No bands, January page only, excellent condition. 12 X 23 1/2 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1917 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar1658 - 1917 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar
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1917 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar, compliments of H. Stechman, Tenstrike, MN. Wrinkles and paper loss, detached March calendar page, no bands oth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to barry560_1 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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1925 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar1659 - 1925 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar
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1925 De Laval Cream Separator Agency Calendar, compliments of J.B. Harris Hardware and Ford Agency, Pinconning, MI. No bands, calendar cover page only
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Menzie Milk Bottle Display1660 - Menzie Milk Bottle Display
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Menzie Milk Bottle Display. Milk glass with porcelain base. Lights up. Some discoloration otherwise very good condition. 24 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,000.01
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Avalon Farms Hog-Tone Pig Advertising Figure1661 - Avalon Farms Hog-Tone Pig Advertising Figure
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Avalon Farms Hog-Tone Pig Advertising Figure, Composition Very Good Original condition, 30 x 18 x 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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