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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Dixie Gasoline Glass Gas Globe837 - Dixie Gasoline Glass Gas Globe
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Dixie Gasoline Glass Gas Globe, New old stock. 13 1/2 inch face diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to bonz46 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Imperial Glass Globe838 - Imperial Glass Globe
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Imperial Glass Globe, in original metal bands. Two glass inserts. No chips or cracks, in as found excellent condition. 16 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Model T Ford Runabout Car839 - Model T Ford Runabout Car
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Model T Ford Runabout Car, used in Broadway Play Ragtime. Engine has been converted to golf cart battery motor, comes with charger. This is the Open R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Rare Wayco Gasoline Porcelain Sign840 - Rare Wayco Gasoline Porcelain Sign
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Rare Wayco Gasoline Porcelain Sign. This is the only one of these we have seen. Some minor stains otherwise very good condition. 60 X 36 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline Globe841 - Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline Globe
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Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline Globe. In original shipping box. Globe is in new condition, box is in very good condition. 16 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Walker Automotive Jacks  Store Display842 - Walker Automotive Jacks Store Display
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Walker Automotive Jacks Cardboard Tri-fold Die Cut Window Store Display, long handle for balloons. Original sticker on back showing directions. Some s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to whizzz for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Polarine Motor Oil Porcelain Thermometer843 - Polarine Motor Oil Porcelain Thermometer
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Polarine Motor Oil Porcelain Thermometer. ISO-VIS Motor Oil, Standard Oil, in original frame. Minor chipping around right side of tube and bottom othe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Wright and Taylor Distiller Tin Sign844 - Wright and Taylor Distiller Tin Sign
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Wright and Taylor Distiller Tin Sign in original frame, Louisville, KY. By far the best known example of this Chas. W. Shonk Co. Lithograph, Chicago.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,500.00) = 17,500.00
 
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Kenwick Whiskey Paper Sign845 - Kenwick Whiskey Paper Sign
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Kenwick Whiskey, Petersburg, KY. Paper Sign, Fechheimer, Hart and Co., Detroit, MI. A fabulous Nude image with long flowing hair. One of the best Nude
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Dillingers Pure Rye Reverse Glass Sign846 - Dillingers Pure Rye Reverse Glass Sign
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Dillingers Pure Rye Reverse Glass Sign. This is a very stricking sign with a great Early Saloon Look to it. Minor paint flaking around border and disc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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