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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Three Celluloid Advertising Pinbacks651 - Three Celluloid Advertising Pinbacks
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Three Celluloid Pinbacks including Peters Shells, Dupont Smokeless Powder and Dead Shot Smokeless Powder. Excellent condition. Approx. 1 inch diameter
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to blacktac for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Dupont Powder Paper Sign, dated 1911652 - Dupont Powder Paper Sign, dated 1911
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Dupont Powder Paper Sign, dated 1911. Excellent condition. Framed and matted. 18 1/2 X 13 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Kentucky Rifle Gun Powder Wood Barrel653 - Kentucky Rifle Gun Powder Wood Barrel
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Kentucky Rifle Gun Powder Wood Barrel. Hazzard Powder Co. Staining to the paper label, otherwise very good condition. 13 inches tall and 10 inch diame
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mikimwalker for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Dupont Powders Paper Sign654 - Dupont Powders Paper Sign
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Dupont Powders Paper Sign, 1904, E.I. Dupont Company, Tears around perimeter and light staining at the top otherwise good condition, Image only, 20 x
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to halamondo for (2,750.00 + 550.00BP) = 3,300.00
 
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Remington 22 Caliber Die Cut Cardboard Sign655 - Remington 22 Caliber Die Cut Cardboard Sign
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Remington 22 Caliber die-cut easel back cardboard stand up sign. Some minor edge ware and staining otherwise good condition. 9 3/4 X 30 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Fabulous Pabst Beer Leaded Glass Sign656 - Fabulous Pabst Beer Leaded Glass Sign
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Fabulous Pabst Beer Leaded Glass Sign. Excellent condition. 33 x 30 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Beautiful Pepsi Cola Clock657 - Beautiful Pepsi Cola Clock
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Pepsi Cola Clock made by Advertising products out of Cincinnati, OH., solid background. Excellent working condition. 15 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Beautiful Pepsi Cola Clock658 - Beautiful Pepsi Cola Clock
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Pepsi Cola Clock made by Advertising products out of Cincinnati, OH., stripes. Excellent working condition. 15 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Seven Up, 7up, Heavily Embossed Tin Sign659 - Seven Up, 7up, Heavily Embossed Tin Sign
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Seven Up, 7up, heavily embossed tin sign, horizontal, Fresh Up. Stout Sign Co. St. Louis. A couple of minor scratches, otherwise excellent original co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Embossed Tin Pepsi Cola Cap Sign660 - Embossed Tin Pepsi Cola Cap Sign
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Embossed Tin Pepsi Cola Cap Sign. Some edge wear, otherwise excellent original condition. 18 inch diameter.
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Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to catdaddynala for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Wurlitzer Jukebox Model 1015661 - Wurlitzer Jukebox Model 1015
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Wurlitzer Jukebox Model 1015. This Bubbler came out in 1946 and was the most famous of all Wurlitzer Jukeboxes. It was durable and built to withstand
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to pharo42007 for (5,500.00 + 1,100.00BP) = 6,600.00
 
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Seven Up, 7up, Heavily Embossed Tin Sign662 - Seven Up, 7up, Heavily Embossed Tin Sign
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Seven Up, 7up, heavily embossed tin sign, vertical, Fresh Up. Stout Sign Co. St. Louis. Excellent original condition. 17 1/2 X 47 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Moxie Embossed Die-Cut Tin Sign663 - Moxie Embossed Die-Cut Tin Sign
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Moxie Embossed Die-Cut Tin Sign, some minor scratches around his left eye and nose otherwise good condition, 4 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to toastit for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Seeburg 100 Wall-o-Matic664 - Seeburg 100 Wall-o-Matic
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Seeburg 100 Wall-o-Matic, wall jukebox selector. Glass broken coin slot otherwise excellent condition. 12 X 12 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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1950 Seeberg Remote Speaker665 - 1950 Seeberg Remote Speaker
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1950 Seeberg Remote Speaker. Original decal on back, a few minor paint chips otherwise excellent original condition. 11 X 18 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ratso123 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Moxie Self Framed Tin Sign.666 - Moxie Self Framed Tin Sign.
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Moxie Self Framed Tin Sign. A few minor scratches otherwise very good condition. 19 1/2 X 27 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to oaktime for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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Orange-Julep Tin Serving Tray667 - Orange-Julep Tin Serving Tray
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Orange Julep Tin Serving Tray, excellent condition, 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Sun Spot Fruit Drink Tin Sign668 - Sun Spot Fruit Drink Tin Sign
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Sun Spot Fruit Drink Embossed Tin Sign. Minor scratches, otherwise excellent condition. 23 3/4 x 8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Baby Ruth Candy Bar Tin Sign669 - Baby Ruth Candy Bar Tin Sign
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Baby Ruth Candy Bar Tin Sign. Excellent original condition. 28 x 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Dr. Peppers Mountain Herbs Clock670 - Dr. Peppers Mountain Herbs Clock
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Extremely Rare Dr. Peppers Mountain Herbs New Haven Clock. Oak cabinet with reverse glass face. Excellent condition. 15 3/4 X 31 1/2 X 13 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Vernors Convex Tin Sign671 - Vernors Convex Tin Sign
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Vernors Convex Tin Sign. Some stains and minor scuffs otherwise very good condition. 29 1/2 X 19 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to dagnomesbk23 for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Howels Root Beer Barrel Porcelain Sign672 - Howels Root Beer Barrel Porcelain Sign
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Howels Root Beer Barrel Porcelain Sign. Small chip in the center and at grommets otherwise excellent condition. 13 1/2 X 10 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Royal Crown Cola Embossed Tin Sign673 - Royal Crown Cola Embossed Tin Sign
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Royal Crown Cola die cut embossed tin sign, 1940s. Near mint condition. 16 X 59 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Rockola Remote Jukebox Selector674 - Rockola Remote Jukebox Selector
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Rockola Remote Jukebox Selector. Plastic window scratched otherwise good original condition. 12 X 14 1/2 X 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to sport-frea.. for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Model 1426 Rock-Ola Jukebox675 - Model 1426 Rock-Ola Jukebox
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Model 1426 Rock-Ola Jukebox. Made in 1947, this little beauty was a big hit with its colorful design. Excellent Original Condition. 32 x 60 x 26 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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The Texas Pacific Railway Company Paper Sign676 - The Texas Pacific Railway Company Paper Sign
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The Texas Pacific Railway Company Paper Sign. Some minor Paper loss at 7:00 and 9:00 otherwise Very Good Condition. 16 x 24 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Public Service Bus Station Porcelain Sign677 - Public Service Bus Station Porcelain Sign
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Public Service Bus Station Porcelain Sign. Some minor chips on the front and back, otherwise very good condition. 16 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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San Diego Transit System Porcelain Sign678 - San Diego Transit System Porcelain Sign
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San Diego Transit System Bus Stop Porcelain Sign. Small chip at 6:00 otherwise excellent condition. 16 X 12 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Very large Church or School Bell679 - Very large Church or School Bell
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Very large Church or School Bell. Jones and Co. Troy, NY. Bell is numbered 146. Excellent condition. Diameter of Bell is 19 inches at the bottom and 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Brass Bell By The E.C.S. Company680 - Brass Bell By The E.C.S. Company
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Brass Bell By The E.C.S. Co. Hillsboro OH, Overall measurement 17 x 24 x 16 inches. Bell diameter is 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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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
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
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.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign690 - Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign
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Railway Express Agency Porcelain Sign. Chip at 7:00 otherwise excellent condition. 12 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company Tin Sign691 - Canadian Pacific Railway Company Tin Sign
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Canadian Pacific Railway Company die cut two sided tin sign. The H.D. Beach Co. Coshocton, OH. Exceptional color and graphics, some minor staining at
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Meilinks Home Deposit Vault Safe692 - Meilinks Home Deposit Vault Safe
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Meilinks Home Deposit Vault Safe. The Meilinks Mfg. Co. Toledo, OH. Excellent original condition, with combination, The best one of this size we have
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to pulijunior for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Air Express Porcelain Sign693 - Air Express Porcelain Sign
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Air Express Porcelain Sign, division of Railway Express Agency. Excellent condition. 36 inch square.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Rare Runkel Brothers Cocoa Tin Sign694 - Rare Runkel Brothers Cocoa Tin Sign
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Rare Runkel Brothers Cocoa and Chocolates Self Framed Tin Sign, Exceptional Graphics and color in this very Rare sign. A scene showing people drinking
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Rare Mills Windmill Gumball Machine695 - Rare Mills Windmill Gumball Machine
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Rare Mills Windmill Gumball Machine on a Cast Iron Base. Oak Cabinet. Good Working Condition. 18 x 55 x 14 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,500.00) = 5,500.00
 
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Mansfield Automatic Gum Dispenser696 - Mansfield Automatic Gum Dispenser
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Mansfield Automatic Glass Gum Dispenser with original marquee. Excellent condition. 8 X 17 X 8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Sen Sen Chewing Gum Paper Sign697 - Sen Sen Chewing Gum Paper Sign
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Sen Sen Chewing Gum Die Cut Paper Sign. Missing toe of left shoe otherwise good condition. 4 X 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Pulver Chewing Gum Porcelain Dispenser698 - Pulver Chewing Gum Porcelain Dispenser
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Blue Pulver Chewing Gum, one cent porcelain dispenser with Yellow Kid. Two small chips upper left corner and several around coin slot otherwise very g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Kings Chocolates Porcelain Sign699 - Kings Chocolates Porcelain Sign
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Kings Chocolates Porcelain Die Cut Sign. Excellent condition. 31 1/4 X 15 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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