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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Lot of 47 Ivory Poker Chips in Velvet Box1047 - Lot of 47 Ivory Poker Chips in Velvet Box
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Lot of 47 Ivory Poker Chips in Velvet Box. All in excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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1891 US Playing Cards Calendar Page1048 - 1891 US Playing Cards Calendar Page
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1891 November Calendar Page for US Playing Cards, The Russell and Morgan Printing Company, Cincinnati, OH. Minor stain at 7 :00 otherwise excellent co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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1891 US Playing Cards Calendar Page1049 - 1891 US Playing Cards Calendar Page
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1891 September Calendar Page for US Playing Cards, The Russell and Morgan Printing Company, Cincinnati, OH. Tear at 4:00 and minor corner loss otherwi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1891 US Playing Cards Calendar Page1050 - 1891 US Playing Cards Calendar Page
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1891 October Calendar Page for US Playing Cards, The Russell and Morgan Printing Company, Cincinnati, OH. Excellent condition. 8 X 12 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Blue Goose Saloon Cardboard Sign1051 - Blue Goose Saloon Cardboard Sign
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Blue Goose Saloon Embossed Die Cut Cardboard Sign, Denver, CO. Thos. Oconnell Proprietor. Tear and hole at 12:00, one inch tear at 4:00 and four inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Rare Keeno Goose, cheater style1052 - Rare Keeno Goose, cheater style
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Rare Keeno Goose, cheater style. Top moves slightly to manipulate balls into two different chambers. Excellent condition. 24 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to thegamblin.. for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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Nickel Plated Brass Playing Card Box1053 - Nickel Plated Brass Playing Card Box
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Nickel plated brass playing card box with miniature playing cards. Good condition. Cards 7/8 X 1 3/8 inches, box 3 1/4 X 1 X 1 /4 inches closed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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Silver Playing Card Box1054 - Silver Playing Card Box
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Silver Playing Card Box for two decks, monogram JBB. Comes with cards. Excellent condition. 2 X 2 1/2 X 1 1/2 inches closed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Silver Playing Card Deck Holder1055 - Silver Playing Card Deck Holder
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Silver Playing Card Deck Holder. Excellent condition. 2 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Wheel of Fortune with Cast Iron Wheel1056 - Wheel of Fortune with Cast Iron Wheel
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Very Early Wheel of Fortune with Cast Iron Wheel. Fair original condition, extensive paint chipping. Wheel is 20 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to phatique106 for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Victorian Parlor Table1057 - Victorian Parlor Table
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Victorian Parlor Table, walnut top with cast iron base. Caskell and Chambers Ltd., Nursery Street, Sheffield, England. 24 inch diameter X 28 inches ta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to orientalsa.. for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Leaded Stained Glass 5 cent Cigar Globe1058 - Leaded Stained Glass 5 cent Cigar Globe
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Leaded and Stained Glass 5 cent Cigar Globe. No chips or cracks. 14 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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Bauer Grocer Cigar Dept. Cigar Lighter1059 - Bauer Grocer Cigar Dept. Cigar Lighter
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Bauer Grocer Cigar Department Cigar Lighter, MO. Lamp and Management. Co., St. Louis, MO, Brass and Tin, Good original condition, 14 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Sign1060 - Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Sign
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Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Cardboard Sign in original frame, depicting a great looking Uncle Sam reading the newspaper. Fabulous colors. A great m
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (6,100.00) = 6,100.00
 
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Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Sign1061 - Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Sign
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Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Cardboard Sign in original frame, depicting Uncle Sam with navy ship. Stunning Color and Graphics. A good mate to the la
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Late 1800s Cigar Store Indian Figure1062 - Late 1800s Cigar Store Indian Figure
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Late 1800s Cigar Store Indian Figure. This is one of the earliest Counter Top figures we have ever seen. It has had some repaint and has had a base ma
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Cast Iron Dragon Fly Cigar Lighter1063 - Cast Iron Dragon Fly Cigar Lighter
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Cast Iron Dragon Fly Cigar Lighter, Gas operated, Most of the paint gone otherwise good condition, 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Seal of North Carolina Leaded Window1064 - Seal of North Carolina Leaded Window
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Seal of North Carolina Plug Cut Tobacco Leaded Glass Window in light up display box. Stunning Colors and graphics. Age unknown. Excellent condition. 2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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3 Seal Of North Carolina Tobacco Signs1065 - 3 Seal Of North Carolina Tobacco Signs
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Three Seal Of North Carolina Tobacco Paper Signs. Framed under glass, two have creases otherwise excellent condition. 7 X 11 1/2 inches each.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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The Famous Dukes Tobacco Mixture Sign1066 - The Famous Dukes Tobacco Mixture Sign
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The Famous Dukes Tobacco Mixture Cardboard Sign. In period oak frame, trimmed otherwise fair condition. 23 X 26 inches overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to marciacdot for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Oak Indian Chief Pipe Holder1067 - Oak Indian Chief Pipe Holder
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Oak Indian Chief Pipe Holder. Wall Hanging. Comes with four original ceramic pipes. Original paint, excellent condition. 18 x 21 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Honest Tobacco Cardboard Store Box1068 - Honest Tobacco Cardboard Store Box
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Honest Tobacco Cardboard Store Box. Some minor restoration on the red side otherwise very good condition. 9 X 13 X 5 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to tins for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer1069 - Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer. Has minor chips top and bottom, good condition. 8 X 39 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer1070 - Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer. Original label on back. This is as good a one of these as you will find. Near mint condition. 20 x 74 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Mail Pouch Tobacco 6-sheet Sign1071 - Mail Pouch Tobacco 6-sheet Sign
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Mail Pouch Tobacco 6-sheet Sign. This is one of the most spectacular Tobacco Signs ever printed. A big 6 feet wide and 7 1/2 feet tall, this beauty ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco Porcelain Sign1072 - Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco Porcelain Sign
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Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco Porcelain Sign. Near mint condition. 22 X 10 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Sterling Tobacco Porcelain Sign1073 - Sterling Tobacco Porcelain Sign
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Sterling Tobacco Porcelain Sign. A few minor scuffs and the letter S has restoration otherwise excellent condition. 36 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Banker Chewing Tobacco Tin Tray1074 - Banker Chewing Tobacco Tin Tray
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Very Rare Banker Chewing Tobacco Tin Serving Tray. Some discoloration mostly at 3:00 and nail holes at 12:00 otherwise very good condition. 13 inch di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Coca Cola Porcelain Fountain Service Sign1075 - Coca Cola Porcelain Fountain Service Sign
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Coca Cola die-cut porcelain fountain service sign. Some very minor chips around the perimeter otherwise excellent condition. 27 X 14 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Coca Cola Motion Light Up Sign1076 - Coca Cola Motion Light Up Sign
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Coca Cola Motion Light Up Counter Top Sign, Pause and Refresh, waterfall. Very good condition. 19 1/2 X 9 X 5 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Coca Cola Cash Register Top Sign1077 - Coca Cola Cash Register Top Sign
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Coca Cola Cash Register Light Up Top Sign, Thank You. Excellent working condition. 10 X 7 X 2 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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1950s Coca Cola Light Up Sign1078 - 1950s Coca Cola Light Up Sign
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1950s Coca Cola Light Up Sign, Sign of Good Taste. Excellent working condition. 16 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to cokesantal.. for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign1079 - Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign, early, Refresh Yourself. Hanover Neon. Some scratches otherwise very good condition. 17 X 10 1/2 X 2 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to slj0122 for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Coca Cola Roll of Honor Display Case1080 - Coca Cola Roll of Honor Display Case
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Coca Cola Bottling Company Roll of Honor Display Case for the employees of the Los Angeles Bottling Co. serving in the Armed Forces of the United Stat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Coca Cola Light Up Motion Spinner1081 - Coca Cola Light Up Motion Spinner
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Coca Cola Light Up Motion Spinner. Excellent working condition. 11 1/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to jman-dad for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Coca Cola Light Up Counter Top Sign1082 - Coca Cola Light Up Counter Top Sign
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Coca Cola Light Up Counter Top Sign, Please Pay the Cashier. Excellent original condition. 19 1/2 X 9 X 3 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to ten-hi for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Coca Cola School Crossing Guard1083 - Coca Cola School Crossing Guard
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Coca Cola School Crossing Guard, two sided tin. Original Base. Very minor scuffs otherwise excellent condition. Approx. 5 foot tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to spikelee191 for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Coca Cola Soda Fountain Dispenser1084 - Coca Cola Soda Fountain Dispenser
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Coca Cola Soda Fountain Dispenser, Boat Motor Style. Excellent original condition. 12 X 24 X 19 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to cokesantal.. for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign1085 - Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign, Serve Yourself, Price Bros., Chicago, IL. Excellent working condition. 19 1/2 X 8 1/2 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign1086 - Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign, Please Pay when Served, Price Bros., Chicago, IL. Excellent working condition. 19 1/2 X 8 1/2 X 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Rare Coca Cola Counter Top Sign.1087 - Rare Coca Cola Counter Top Sign.
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Coca Cola Counter Top Sign. Plastic with Glass insert. Rare Bottle Version. In fact, this is the only one of these we know of. Might be one-of-a-kind.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to sodanut for (4,250.00 + 850.00BP) = 5,100.00
 
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Coca Cola Counter Top Sign.1088 - Coca Cola Counter Top Sign.
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Coca Cola Counter Top Sign. Plastic with Glass insert. Glass Version. Made by the Price Brothers Co., New York and Chicago. Mint Condition. 18 1/2 x 8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Rare 1904 Coca Cola Menu1089 - Rare 1904 Coca Cola Menu
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Rare 1904 Coca Cola Menu. Depicting a wonderful pose of Lillian Nordica. A couple of dimples in the background and a minor stain on her cheek and neck
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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1950 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign1090 - 1950 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign
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1950 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign with button. Rust at 5:00 and paint loss around edges otherwise good condition. 16 X 54 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Coca Cola Embossed Tin Sign1091 - Coca Cola Embossed Tin Sign
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Coca Cola Embossed Tin Sign, five color by Dasco. Minor discoloration across tail otherwise excellent condition. 18 X 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to norkacon for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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1950 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign1092 - 1950 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign
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1950 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign, no button. Scuffs around edges otherwise excellent condition. 16 X 41 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to pulijunior for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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1947 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign1093 - 1947 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign
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1947 Coca Cola Vertical Pilaster Sign with a Pyramid Carrier, no button. Scuffs and scratches throughout otherwise good condition. 16 X 41 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to pulijunior for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign1094 - Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign, Sign of Good Taste. Very good condition. 8 inch diameter X 3 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Coca Cola Reverse Glass Sign1095 - Coca Cola Reverse Glass Sign
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Coca Cola Reverse Glass Back Bar Mirror Sign. Some discoloration around edge otherwise very good condition. 11 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to pulijunior for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign1096 - Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign
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Coca Cola Counter Top Light Up Sign, early, Pause and Refresh. Hanover Neon. Some discoloration otherwise good condition. 17 X 10 1/2 X 2 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to crazygraves for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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