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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Hersheys Coin Operated Dispenser1838 - Hersheys Coin Operated Dispenser
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Hersheys Coin operated dispenser. Steel and chrome, patented in 1928. Comes with both keys. Excellent original condition. 5 x 33 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Walter Baker Chocolate Cocoa Tin Sign1839 - Walter Baker Chocolate Cocoa Tin Sign
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Walter Baker Chocolate and Cocoa Self Framed Tin Sign, a dent at 9:00 and wear on the bottom logo otherwise excellent condition, 16 1/2 x 22 1/2 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to marciacdot for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Stoneware Jug for S and H Root Beer Syrup1840 - Stoneware Jug for S and H Root Beer Syrup
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Stoneware Jug for S and H Root Beer Syrup. Small chip on the base otherwise excellent condition. 11 inches tall, 6 1/2 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Wood and Glass Showcase1841 - Wood and Glass Showcase
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Wood and Glass Showcase. Good original condition. 72 X 16 26 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1906 Ceresota Flour Cardboard Calendar1842 - 1906 Ceresota Flour Cardboard Calendar
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1906 Ceresota Flour Cardboard Calendar, Ishpeming Co-Operative Society, Ispeming, MI. Comes with original letterhead on back. Crease down center, no p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to crazygraves for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Rare Red Top Flour Curved Porcelain Sign1843 - Rare Red Top Flour Curved Porcelain Sign
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Rare Red Top Flour Curved Porcelain Sign. This is one of the most sought after porcelain signs. Some very minor edge ware otherwise excellent conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Comfy Slippers Tin Charger.1844 - Comfy Slippers Tin Charger.
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Comfy Slippers Tin Charger. A few surface scratches otherwise very good condition. 24 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Old Master Coffee Paper/Cardboard Sign1845 - Old Master Coffee Paper/Cardboard Sign
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Old Master Coffee Paper and Cardboard Sign, the Bour Co. Toledo, Kansas City. In period oak frame. Has small stain at 2:00 otherwise excellent conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Tabard Inn Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle1846 - Tabard Inn Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle
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Tabard Inn Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 11 inches tall x 3 1/2 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Silver Brook Enameled Label Bottle1847 - Silver Brook Enameled Label Bottle
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Silver Brook Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 11 1/2 inches tall x 3 1/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pennant Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle1848 - Pennant Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle
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Pennant Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 11 1/2 inches tall x 3 3/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Merrimac Valley Enameled Label Bottle1849 - Merrimac Valley Enameled Label Bottle
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Merrimac Valley Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 11 1/2 inches tall x 3 3/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Kentucky Dew Enameled Label Bottle1850 - Kentucky Dew Enameled Label Bottle
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Kentucky Dew Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 9 inches tall x 6 inches diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Tucker Special Enameled Label Bottle1851 - Tucker Special Enameled Label Bottle
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Tucker Special Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 9 inches tall x 6 inches diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to ace-speed for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Masurys Paint Tin Sign1852 - Masurys Paint Tin Sign
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Masurys Paint Tin Sign. A few minor specs otherwise very good condition. 24 X 17 7/8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Keen Kutter Glass and Wood Display Case1853 - Keen Kutter Glass and Wood Display Case
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Keen Kutter Glass and Wood Display Case. Excellent original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to atakeda041 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Two Oak Country Store Wall Units1854 - Two Oak Country Store Wall Units
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Two Oak Country Store Wall Units. Very good original condition. Each 76 inches wide and 80 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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King Size Chair Furniture Store Display1855 - King Size Chair Furniture Store Display
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King Size Chair Furniture Store Display. Excellent condition. 52 X 78 X 46 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Wayne Dog Food Porcelain Sign1856 - Wayne Dog Food Porcelain Sign
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Wayne Dog Food Porcelain Sign. Near mint condition. 22 X 33 1/2 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Pacific Power/Light Company Porc. Sign1857 - Pacific Power/Light Company Porc. Sign
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Pacific Power and Light Company Porcelain Sign, one sided. Depicting Ready Kilowatt. Near mint condition. 48 X 24 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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