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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Union Pacific System Overland Route Window681 - Union Pacific System Overland Route Window
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Historical Union Pacific System Overland Route Window. Cast Iron. This is the only one of these we have ever seen. Possibly one of a kind. The paint t
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Wells Fargo Outdoor Sand Sign682 - Wells Fargo Outdoor Sand Sign
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Wells Fargo and Company Express Outdoor Sand Sign, one sided. Weathered condition. 72 X 12 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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American Railway Express Wood Sign683 - American Railway Express Wood Sign
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American Railway Express Sand on Wood Sign, re-lettered. Good condition. 72 X 11 inches.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Hand Forged Iron Express Safe684 - Hand Forged Iron Express Safe
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Hand Forged Iron Express Safe. Comes with key. Has a great Old West look. Excellent condition. 37 X 38 X 26 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,250.00) = 1,250.00
 
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Wells Fargo and Cos. Cabinet685 - Wells Fargo and Cos. Cabinet
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Wells Fargo and Cos. and Co. Express Station Cabinet, Oak Complete with pigeon holes and drawer, W.H. Doyle Agent, Akron, OH. Most of lettering legibl
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Very large South Florida Railroad Padlock685a - Very large South Florida Railroad Padlock
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Very large South Florida Railroad Padlock, Church Street Station, Orlando, FL. Number 627023, comes with key, Excellent condition. 5 X 9 X 1 3/4 inche
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Rock Island Railroad Reversed Glass Sign686 - Rock Island Railroad Reversed Glass Sign
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Rock Island Railroad System Reversed Glass Sign. One of the most spectacular Reversed Glass Signs ever made. An impressive 7 1/2 feet long and 26 inch
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Estimate : 20,000.00 - 40,000.00
Sold to floor for (25,000.00) = 25,000.00
 
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Berengaria Ship Tin Sign by Bishop 1924687 - Berengaria Ship Tin Sign by Bishop 1924
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Berengaria Ship Tin Sign by Bishop 1924. No Frame. A few minor scratches otherwise excellent condition. 40 X 29 1/2 inches.
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Western Union Porcelain Oval Sign688 - Western Union Porcelain Oval Sign
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Western Union Porcelain Oval Sign w/arrow, two sided. A few chips mostly around edges otherwise good condition. 34 x 21 inches.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Railway Express Agency Calling Card689 - Railway Express Agency Calling Card
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Railway Express Agency Calling Card, Two sided, top Corner is broken otherwise good condition, 13 3/4 inches square.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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