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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Cast Iron Elephant Cigarette Dispenser1255 - Cast Iron Elephant Cigarette Dispenser
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Cast Iron Elephant Cigarette Dispenser. Excellent original condition. 9 1/2 x 6 x 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Type 2 Gamewell Indicator Gong Bell, 18811255a - Type 2 Gamewell Indicator Gong Bell, 1881
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Type 2 Gamewell Indicator Firehouse Gong Bell. Gamewell Fire Alarm Telegraph Co. New York. Beautiful Oak Cabinet with large 15 inch brass bell. Patent
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to pumperman26 for (20,000.00 + 4,000.00BP) = 24,000.00
 
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Early Alarm Clock with Gymnast Scene1256 - Early Alarm Clock with Gymnast Scene
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Early Alarm Clock with gymnast scene on the dial, and a gymnast that swings from the hand pin. No makers name. 5 inch diameter X 6 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to sejkclock for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Elgin Watch Paper Sign1257 - Elgin Watch Paper Sign
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Elgin Watch Paper Sign. Compliments of the Elgin National Watch Co., 1889, Framed Under Glass, excellent condition, image is 18 x 30 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Cast Iron Trade Sign, O.E. Nelson Jeweler1258 - Cast Iron Trade Sign, O.E. Nelson Jeweler
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Cast Iron Trade Sign, For O.E. Nelson Jeweler, Two sided Tin Face, Some scratches on the face otherwise good condition, 28 x 40 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Top Hat Tin Trade Symbol1259 - Top Hat Tin Trade Symbol
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Top Hat Tin Trade Symbol, Some paint loss throughout otherwise good condition, 11 inches tall and 16 inches diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to sfox77 for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Cast Iron and Tin Jewelers Trade Sign1260 - Cast Iron and Tin Jewelers Trade Sign
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Cast Iron and Tin Jewelers Trade Sign, Two sided For J. Jacobson Jewelers, Major paint lost otherwise good condition, 12 x 19 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to fantasmpam for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Set of 10 Large Gold Scale Weights1261 - Set of 10 Large Gold Scale Weights
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Set of 10 Weights in two separate wood boxes for a very large gold scale. Very good original condition. Largest is 8 inches tall, 6 inch diameter, sma
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Metal Pony Express Figure1262 - Metal Pony Express Figure
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Metal Pony Express Figure, Artist F.W. Potter, Exc. condition, 9 x 8 x 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Early Native American Indian Tomahawk1263 - Early Native American Indian Tomahawk
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Very Early Native American Indian Tomahawk. Large stone head. Handle is 17 inches, the head is 8 3/4 inches long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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1905 American Every Ready Vienna Plate1264 - 1905 American Every Ready Vienna Plate
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1905 American Every Ready Co. Tin Vienna Art Plate, small blemish at 6:00 otherwise near mint condition, 10 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to antlercoll.. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Tin Plate Souvenir of Washington, D.C1265 - Tin Plate Souvenir of Washington, D.C
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Tin Plate Souvenir of Washington, D.C., Grand Old Party 1856 to1908, some minor scratches throughout otherwise very good condition, 10 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Collins Axe Cardboard String Hanger Sign1266 - Collins Axe Cardboard String Hanger Sign
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Collins Axe Cardboard String Hanger Sign, Collins and Co. Hartford, Conn. USA. Framed under glass, minor stain at 1:00 otherwise excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Colonial Club Cigar Paper Sign1267 - Colonial Club Cigar Paper Sign
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Colonial Club Cigar Paper Sign, Framed Under Glass, no bands otherwise excellent condition, 16 x 22 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Two Military Tin Serving Trays1268 - Two Military Tin Serving Trays
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Admiral Dewey Tin Serving Tray, blemish on his forehead and scratch at 10:00 otherwise very good condition. And Remember the Maine Tin Serving Tray, n
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Cigar tip cutter, lighter, clock. trade stim.1269 - Cigar tip cutter, lighter, clock. trade stim.
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Extremely Rare, William M. E. Parson Jr. Cigar tip cutter, lighter, clock and trade stimulator, 1880, Wood and Cast Iron, When cigar tip is cut it aut
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Freelance Scent Cigar Tip Cutter1270 - Freelance Scent Cigar Tip Cutter
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Freelance Scent Cigar tip cutter, Cast Iron, Some paint loss otherwise good condition, 6 x 9 x 8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Grand Old Party Tin Tip Tray1271 - Grand Old Party Tin Tip Tray
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Grand Old Party Tin Tip Tray, Some crazing otherwise Excellent Condition, 4 1/4 inches in diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Colonial Club 5 Cent Cigar Tin Flange Sign1272 - Colonial Club 5 Cent Cigar Tin Flange Sign
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Colonial Club Five Cent Cigar Tin Flange Sign, two sided. Excellent original condition. 18 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to marciacdot for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Drake Manufacturing Co. Cigar Lighter1273 - Drake Manufacturing Co. Cigar Lighter
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Drake Manufacturing Co. Cigar Lighter, Spark Jump, Has four new/old stock cigar labels on the sides, 6 inches square and 13 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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