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The Jim Main Collection and other Selected Items

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location5055 Ann Arbor – Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at the Auction location at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Ann Arbor – Salin...

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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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Buffalo Club Rye Whiskey Tin Sign501 - Buffalo Club Rye Whiskey Tin Sign
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Buffalo Club Rye Whiskey Tin Sign. C. Persons Sons, Appears to be original oak frame. Some scuffs, scratches and rust spots, fair to good condition. O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Buffalo Club Rye Whiskey Tin Serving Tray502 - Buffalo Club Rye Whiskey Tin Serving Tray
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Buffalo Club Rye Whiskey Tin Serving Tray, Buffalo, NY, has a ring stain at 7:00 otherwise excellent condition, 12 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Metal Buffalo Figure, Bronze color503 - Metal Buffalo Figure, Bronze color
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Metal Buffalo Figure, Bronze color, Exc. Condition, 7 1/2 x 5 x 4 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Buffalo Bakery Crackers Wood Box504 - Buffalo Bakery Crackers Wood Box
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Buffalo Bakery Crackers and Biscuits Wood Box with Original Paper Labels. Good Condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Cast Iron Stage Coach Door Stop505 - Cast Iron Stage Coach Door Stop
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Cast Iron Stage Coach Door Stop. Most original paint intact. Excellent condition. 8 1/2 wide x 6 1/2 tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Cast Iron, Still Bank of Buffalo506 - Cast Iron, Still Bank of Buffalo
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Cast Iron, Still Bank of a Buffalo, Original paint, very good condition, 8 x 5 x 2 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Harwood Shorts and Pajamas Indian Figure507 - Harwood Shorts and Pajamas Indian Figure
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Harwood Shorts and Pajamas Indian Figure. Composition, some cracking to the base and wear to the paint, otherwise very good condition. 14 inches tall.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Bull Frog Beer Serving Tray508 - Bull Frog Beer Serving Tray
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Bull Frog Beer Serving Tray United Breweries Co., Chicago, IL. The subject matter does not get much better than this. Near mint condition 10 1/2 x 13
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Montana Frank Shows Poster509 - Montana Frank Shows Poster
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Montana Frank Shows Poster. American Show Print Co. Milwaukee, 1909. Mint condition, framed under glass. 19 X 26 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to atlas888 for (700.00 + 140.00BP) = 840.00
 
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Rare Overland Mail Co. Paper Sign510 - Rare Overland Mail Co. Paper Sign
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Rare Overland Mail Co. Paper Sign, excellent condition, 21 1/2 x 15 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Black Horse Ale and Porter Paper Sign511 - Black Horse Ale and Porter Paper Sign
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Black Horse Ale and Porter Paper Sign. Excellent condition. 30 X 11 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Prize Ales and Lager Tin Serving Tray512 - Prize Ales and Lager Tin Serving Tray
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Prize Ales and Lager Tin Serving Tray, Star Brewing Co., Boston, MA, few scratches mostly on the rim otherwise very good condition, 12 1/4 x 17 1/4 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to ztrayn for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Lewis and Clark Tin Serving Tray513 - Lewis and Clark Tin Serving Tray
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Lewis and Clark Tin Serving Tray, 1903, some normal crazing otherwise excellent condition 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Hand Carved Wood Eagle514 - Hand Carved Wood Eagle
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Hand Carved Wood Eagle. Elaborate detail. Excellent condition. 60 inches wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Two Skookum Store Display Dolls515 - Two Skookum Store Display Dolls
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Two Skookum Store Display Dolls. Full head dress Chief and Maiden with papoose. One of the best looking pairs we have seen. Excellent original condit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Hoot Gibson Universal Pictures Poster516 - Hoot Gibson Universal Pictures Poster
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Hoot Gibson Universal Pictures Poster. Morgan Litho Co. Cleveland, OH. Some restoration at 1:00 and 11:00. Wrinkling at 5:00, otherwise good condition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Billy Williams RCA Victor Poster517 - Billy Williams RCA Victor Poster
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Billy Williams RCA Victor Cardboard Poster. Some minor paper loss in lower right corner, otherwise excellent condition. 18 x 24 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Red Indian Tobacco Chalk Advertising Figure518 - Red Indian Tobacco Chalk Advertising Figure
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Rare Red Indian Cut Plug Tobacco Chalk Advertising Figure. Excellent original condition. 24 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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1918 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar519 - 1918 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar
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1918 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar, compliments of Edw. G. Busch, Washington, MO. Original band at top, no pad. Excellent condition. 12 X 19 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Browns Boot Shop Self Framed Tin Sign520 - Browns Boot Shop Self Framed Tin Sign
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Browns Boot Shop Self Framed Tin Sign, entitled Good Morning, some minor scratches mostly to the edge otherwise very good condition, 14 x 14 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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