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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Brown Beauties Cigar Tip Cutter1275 - Brown Beauties Cigar Tip Cutter
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Brown Beauties Cigar tip cutter, Cast Iron, Most of nickel gone otherwise good condition, 6 x 3 1/2 x 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Anderson Oak Cigar Cutter and Lighter1276 - Anderson Oak Cigar Cutter and Lighter
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Anderson Oak Cigar cutter and lighter, Made by the Computing Cheese Cutter Co., Anderson, IN., Good original condition. 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Kenteria Havana Cigars Tin Serving Tray1277 - Kenteria Havana Cigars Tin Serving Tray
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Kenteria Havana Cigars Tin Serving Tray, E.S. Kent-McCarthy Co., Jacksonville, IL., couple of minor scratches otherwise excellent condition, 13 1/2 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to marciacdot for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Cudahys Hot Beef Tea Tin Serving Tray1278 - Cudahys Hot Beef Tea Tin Serving Tray
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Cudahys Hot Beef Tea Tin Serving Tray, some chips on the rim otherwise very good condition, Chas. Shonk Lithographer, 12 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to neon-guy524 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Cast Iron Cigar Lighter, Egyptian Face1279 - Cast Iron Cigar Lighter, Egyptian Face
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Cast Iron Cigar Lighter, Egyptian Face, Some paint loss otherwise good condition, 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to marciacdot for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Pilgrim Fathers Cigar Embossed Tin Sign1280 - Pilgrim Fathers Cigar Embossed Tin Sign
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Pilgrim Fathers Cigar Embossed Tin Sign, W. K. Gresh and Sons, some staining around the image perimeter otherwise good condition, 27 x 19 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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La Olca Cigars Paper Sign1281 - La Olca Cigars Paper Sign
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La Olca Cigars Paper Sign, A. W. Mentzer and Sons Makers, Glued to Cardboard, some minor staining otherwise good condition, image is 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 i
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to marciacdot for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Urn Shaped Cigar Lighter1282 - Urn Shaped Cigar Lighter
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Urn Shaped Cigar Lighter, Cast Iron and Copper, Good condition, 8 x 13 1/2 x 5 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Rigbys Floor De Romulus Cigar Lighter1283 - Rigbys Floor De Romulus Cigar Lighter
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Rigbys Floor De Romulus Havana Cigar lighter, Cast Iron, Good condition, 6 1/2 x 12 x 6 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Wide-Awake Cigars Reverse Glass Sign1284 - Wide-Awake Cigars Reverse Glass Sign
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Wide-Awake Cigars Reverse Glass Sign, Western Sandblasting Co. Chicago. New frame and mat. Excellent condition. 16 inches square.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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RARE Jump Spark Cigar Lighter1285 - RARE Jump Spark Cigar Lighter
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RARE Jump Spark Cigar Lighter. Swing Out Action. Oak cabinet, nickel plated brass. Very good original condition. 8 x 8 x 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Rheinfall Figural Wood Cigar Match Holder1286 - Rheinfall Figural Wood Cigar Match Holder
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Rheinfall Figural Wood Cigar and Match Holder. Excellent condition. 9 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1911 Cyclops Iron Works Co. Calendar1287 - 1911 Cyclops Iron Works Co. Calendar
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1911 Cyclops Iron Works Company Calendar Full Pad, Original Bands Top and Bottom, San Francisco, California, excellent condition, 14 x 21 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Majestic Hotel Advertising Mirror1288 - Majestic Hotel Advertising Mirror
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Celluloid Handheld Advertising Mirror for the Majestic Hotel, Philadelphia, PA. Excellent condition. 6 1/2 inches long, 3 1/2 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Very Early Candle Mold1289 - Very Early Candle Mold
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Very Early Candle Mold, oak and tin. Good original condition. 28 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Grape-Nuts Self Framed Tin Sign1290 - Grape-Nuts Self Framed Tin Sign
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Grape-Nuts Self Framed Tin Sign, some minor discoloration around the frame otherwise excellent condition, 20 1/2 x 30 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,750.00) = 4,750.00
 
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Soda Fountain Fly Fan1291 - Soda Fountain Fly Fan
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Soda Fountain Fly Fan. Excellent original condition comes with a key. The best condition one we have ever seen. Cast iron base. 24 inches tall and 36
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (3,250.00) = 3,250.00
 
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Two Hohner Harmonicas1292 - Two Hohner Harmonicas
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Two Hohner Harmonicas, one is a trumpet call, in its original box. Harmonica in excellent original condition, box in fair condition, and the other is
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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National Distillers Tin Sign1293 - National Distillers Tin Sign
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National Distillers Tin Sign, two sided, for Windsor and Town Tavern Whiskey. Miniature street sign with cast iron base. Excellent original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Edwards Desiccated Soup Cardboard Sign1294 - Edwards Desiccated Soup Cardboard Sign
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Edwards Desiccated Soup Cardboard Sign, some minor paint loss as 12:00 otherwise very good condition, image 14 x 19 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Quantity : 1 | Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
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