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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Four Safe Lock Time Clocks1235b - Four Safe Lock Time Clocks
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4 Safe Lock Time Clocks including 2 Yale and Towne Mfg. Co. a fancy Brass one and a Sargent Movement. All in Excellent Condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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London Life Cigarettes Tin Sign1236 - London Life Cigarettes Tin Sign
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London Life Cigarettes Self-Framed Tin Sign, minor scratches mostly on the border otherwise excellent condition, 28 x 39 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Rare Match Safe and stamp holder1237 - Rare Match Safe and stamp holder
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Rare Match Safe and stamp holder for the Prince Cafe D. Blois, Proprietor Wines, Liquors and Cigars, NY City. Match holder. Silver Plated, excellent c
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Rare Match Safe and stamp holder1238 - Rare Match Safe and stamp holder
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Rare Match Safe and stamp holder for Robert J. Thompson and Co. Wellcut garments. NY City. Match holder. Silver plating is worn, otherwise good cond
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (75.00) = 75.00
 
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Match Safe Compliments of Harry Mayer1239 - Match Safe Compliments of Harry Mayer
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Match Safe Compliments of Harry Mayer. Philadelphia. Depicts lady smoking cigarette. Match holder. Excellent original condition. 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 inches
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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To be announced1240 - To be announced
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To be announced
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Match Safe in the shape of a man's Jeans1241 - Match Safe in the shape of a man's Jeans
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Match Safe in the shape of a man's Jeans. Match holder. Dated 1886. Excellent original condition. 2 7/8 inches long.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 400.00
Sold to six-shoote.. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Anheiser Busch Match Safe1242 - Anheiser Busch Match Safe
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Anheiser Busch Match Safe with clasp opening. Dated 1883. Design on both sides. Some minor loss of nickel, otherwise excellent condition. 3 1/4 x 1 5/
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1887 Figural Cigar Tip Cutter1243 - 1887 Figural Cigar Tip Cutter
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1887 Figural Cigar tip cutter, Cast Iron on wood base, Good condition, 4 1/2 x 7 inches.
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Brass Pig Match Safe1244 - Brass Pig Match Safe
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Brass Pig Match Safe. Match Holder. Strike is on the bottom of the pig. Excellent original condition. 2 inches long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Cast Iron Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser1245 - Cast Iron Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser
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Cast Iron Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser. Excellent original condition 6 x 3 x 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Newspaper Boy Cigar Lighter1246 - Newspaper Boy Cigar Lighter
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Newspaper Boy Cigar Lighter, White Metal, Good condition, 5 1/2 x 9 x 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to marciacdot for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Watch chain with matching accessories1247 - Watch chain with matching accessories
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Watch chain with matching accessories, depicting gambling, drinking and women motif. Includes pencil, pocket knife and cigar tip cutter. Excellent con
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Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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RARE Plug Tobacco Holder1248 - RARE Plug Tobacco Holder
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RARE Plug Tobacco Holder. Nickel plated brass advertising Pure Grape Wine Flavored Tobacco. Excellent original condition. 3 1/4 x 2 1/8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to marciacdot for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Old Mill Cigarette Paper Sign1249 - Old Mill Cigarette Paper Sign
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Old Mill Cigarette Paper Sign, Framed Under Glass, a small hole in the barn and a tear at 9:00 otherwise in excellent condition, 14 x 20 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Fil-ur-liter Cigar Lighter1250 - Fil-ur-liter Cigar Lighter
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Fil-ur-liter Cigar Lighter Mfg. by The Dayton, OH Pump and Mfg. Co. Serial Number F726, Cast brass. Excellent Condition. 11 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Early Victorian Cast Iron Wood Cigar Holder1251 - Early Victorian Cast Iron Wood Cigar Holder
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Early Victorian Cast Iron and Wood Cigar Holder and Ash Tray. Excellent condition. 6 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Wood and composition Cigarette Dispenser1252 - Wood and composition Cigarette Dispenser
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Wood and composition Cigarette Dispenser. Push button to right of face and cigarette comes out of his mouth. Excellent original condition. Works. 7 1/
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Three Lucky Strike Tobacco Tins1253 - Three Lucky Strike Tobacco Tins
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Three Lucky Strike Tobacco Tins. All three in good condition. Various sizes.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to daryl328 for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Figural Cigar Lighter, White Metal1254 - Figural Cigar Lighter, White Metal
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Figural Cigar Lighter, White Metal, Good condition, Base 3 1/2 inches diameter, 7 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to callamps for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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