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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Blatz Brewing Company Canvas Sign1752 - Blatz Brewing Company Canvas Sign
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Val Blatz Brewing Co., Milwaukee, USA Canvas Sign. Oleogragh, artist R. Bohnet dated 1913 in original frame. Great subject matter. We have not seen th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gunds Peerless Beer Self Framed Tin Sign1753 - Gunds Peerless Beer Self Framed Tin Sign
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Gunds Peerless Beer Self Framed Tin Sign, John Gund Brewing Co., La Cross, Wis., some rust on the rim at 12:00 otherwise excellent condition, 31 x 23
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Red Raven Splits Tin Serving Tray1754 - Red Raven Splits Tin Serving Tray
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Red Raven Splits Tin Serving Tray. A few scratches on his head, otherwise good condition. 12 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to barry560_1 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Hampden Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray1755 - Hampden Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray
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Hampden Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray. Willimansett, MASS. Mint Condition. 13 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Strohs Bohemian Beer Tin Serving Tray1756 - Strohs Bohemian Beer Tin Serving Tray
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Strohs Bohemian Beer Tin Serving Tray. Detroit, MI. Near Mint condition, 12 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to liquidbrea.. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Nickel Plate Bottled Beer sign1757 - Nickel Plate Bottled Beer sign
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Nickel Plate Bottled Beer sign. Centlivere Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, IN, Framed Under Glass, excellent condition, 20 x 24 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Jefferson Brewing and Malting Co1758 - Jefferson Brewing and Malting Co
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Jefferson Brewing and Malting Co., Beveled Tin on Cardboard Sign, Lager Beer, Jefferson, WI, some minor crazing otherwise very good condition, 13 1/4
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1907 The Budweiser Girl Paper Sign1759 - 1907 The Budweiser Girl Paper Sign
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1907 The Budweiser Girl Paper Sign, scratch at 1:00 otherwise in excellent condition, image is 14 x 28 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Anheiser Busch Budweiser Light Up Sign1760 - Anheiser Busch Budweiser Light Up Sign
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Anheiser Busch Budweiser Bottled Beer Countertop Light Up sign. Square top corners. Spot of corrosion on the base, otherwise excellent original condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to peebs1113 for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Anheiser Busch Budweiser Light Up Sign1761 - Anheiser Busch Budweiser Light Up Sign
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Anheiser Busch Budweiser Bottled Beer Countertop Light Up sign. Rounded top corners. Excellent original condition and works. 17 x 12 x 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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