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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Packard Cable Paper Sign1798 - Packard Cable Paper Sign
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Packard Cable Paper Sign. Stunning image of girl perched upon a piling in the ocean. Framed under glass, mint condition. 15 X 22 inches image only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Johnsons Log Cabin Coffee Store Bin1799 - Johnsons Log Cabin Coffee Store Bin
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Johnsons Log Cabin Coffee Store Bin in the shape of a log cabin. Another great advertising piece that crosses over into the Folk Art Category. This is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Running Horse Weather Vane and Cupola1800 - Running Horse Weather Vane and Cupola
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Running Horse Weather Vane mounted on Building Cupola, oxidized copper top with wood shutter base. Excellent original condition, great patina. Aprox.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Earl MacPherson Pin Up Artist Original1801 - Earl MacPherson Pin Up Artist Original
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Earl McPherson Pin Up Artist Original. 1949 cover for the MacPherson Sketch Book. Not Signed. Pastels. Comes with a copy of the original 1949 sketch b
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to jw987 for (1,200.00 + 240.00BP) = 1,440.00
 
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The Diamond Wine Company Paper Sign1802 - The Diamond Wine Company Paper Sign
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The Diamond Wine Company Paper Sign, 1896, Sandusky, OH, some staining across the top, image 19 x 27 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to thegamblin.. for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Daniel M. Hain Wines Liquors Paper Sign1803 - Daniel M. Hain Wines Liquors Paper Sign
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Daniel M. Hain Wines and Liquors Paper Sign, Reading, PA, excellent condition, 14 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to tarascct for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Paul Garrett Champagne Tin Sign1804 - Paul Garrett Champagne Tin Sign
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Paul Garrett Special Day Champagne tin sign with original frame. Stunning color and subject matter. We sold one of these 2 auctions ago but is was not
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to orientalsa.. for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Ruhstallers Gilt Edge Lager Tin Charger1805 - Ruhstallers Gilt Edge Lager Tin Charger
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Ruhstallers Gilt Edge Lager Tin Charger, Sacramento, California, excellent condition, 24 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to bobwelch for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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Burnhams Beef Wine, Iron Cardboard Sign1806 - Burnhams Beef Wine, Iron Cardboard Sign
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Burnhams Beef Wine and Iron Cardboard sign, Some minor staining and tears around perimeter otherwise good condition 18 x 23 1/2 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to kcbrewdick for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Budweiser Girl Cardboard Sign1807 - Budweiser Girl Cardboard Sign
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Budweiser Girl Cardboard Sign, Original Frame, some stains and scratches mostly to the outside border and damage to Gesso on the Frame otherwise good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Ell-Ell Whiskey Lemle Levy Tin Sign1808 - Ell-Ell Whiskey Lemle Levy Tin Sign
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Extremely Rare Ell-Ell Whiskey Lemle Levy Inc. San Francisco, CA. Self framed tin sign. Fabulous Ship Dock image. The H.D. Beach Co. Coshocton, OH. Li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Clock Mirror Roanoke Rye Whiskey1809 - Clock Mirror Roanoke Rye Whiskey
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Clock Mirror for Roanoke Pure Rye Whiskey, Strouss Pritz and Co., Cincinnati, OH, Fair condition, 12 x 14 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Bartholomay Brewing Company Sign1810 - Bartholomay Brewing Company Sign
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Bartholomay Brewing Company Cardboard Sign, Rochester, NY. In period gesso frame, some discoloration to the left side which appears to be mold, will p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1909 Monopole Champagne Tin Sign1811 - 1909 Monopole Champagne Tin Sign
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1909 Monopole Champagne Self Framed Tin Sign showing the actual finish of Dry Monopole winning the first Brooklyn Handicap in 1887, some minor stainin
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Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Old Dutch Beer Wood Store Display1812 - Old Dutch Beer Wood Store Display
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Old Dutch Beer Wood Store Display, three dimensional. Good condition. 18 X 12 X 6 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to JOSHEN for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Theo. Gier Co. Vineyards Tin Sign1813 - Theo. Gier Co. Vineyards Tin Sign
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Theo. Gier Co. Vineyards Tin Chain Hanger Sign, Oakland, CA. Some scuffs and stains otherwise good condition. 14 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Black and White Scotch Whiskey Display1814 - Black and White Scotch Whiskey Display
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Black and White Scotch Whiskey Store Display Figure depicting two Scotty Dogs. Hard rubber material. Excellent original condition. 33 x 20 x 12 inches
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Pair of Gas Carriage Lanterns1815 - Pair of Gas Carriage Lanterns
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Pair of Gas Carriage Lanterns off an early hearse. Silver plated with beveled glass. Excellent original condition. 39 inches tall.
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Brass Thermometer, Dolphin, Man, Eagle1816 - Brass Thermometer, Dolphin, Man, Eagle
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Brass Thermometer, Dolphin design with a man and eagle sitting on top. Excellent condition, works. 12 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to crazygraves for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Oak and Glass Showcase1817 - Oak and Glass Showcase
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Oak and Glass Showcase by the Jos. Knittel Showcase Company, Quincy, IL. Excellent condition with two glass shelves. 26 X 30 1/2 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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