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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Oak Indian Chief Pipe Holder1067 - Oak Indian Chief Pipe Holder
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Oak Indian Chief Pipe Holder. Wall Hanging. Comes with four original ceramic pipes. Original paint, excellent condition. 18 x 21 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Honest Tobacco Cardboard Store Box1068 - Honest Tobacco Cardboard Store Box
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Honest Tobacco Cardboard Store Box. Some minor restoration on the red side otherwise very good condition. 9 X 13 X 5 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to tins for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer1069 - Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer. Has minor chips top and bottom, good condition. 8 X 39 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer1070 - Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer. Original label on back. This is as good a one of these as you will find. Near mint condition. 20 x 74 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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Mail Pouch Tobacco 6-sheet Sign1071 - Mail Pouch Tobacco 6-sheet Sign
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Mail Pouch Tobacco 6-sheet Sign. This is one of the most spectacular Tobacco Signs ever printed. A big 6 feet wide and 7 1/2 feet tall, this beauty ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (18,000.00) = 18,000.00
 
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Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco Porcelain Sign1072 - Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco Porcelain Sign
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Beech Nut Chewing Tobacco Porcelain Sign. Near mint condition. 22 X 10 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Sterling Tobacco Porcelain Sign1073 - Sterling Tobacco Porcelain Sign
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Sterling Tobacco Porcelain Sign. A few minor scuffs and the letter S has restoration otherwise excellent condition. 36 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Banker Chewing Tobacco Tin Tray1074 - Banker Chewing Tobacco Tin Tray
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Very Rare Banker Chewing Tobacco Tin Serving Tray. Some discoloration mostly at 3:00 and nail holes at 12:00 otherwise very good condition. 13 inch di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Coca Cola Porcelain Fountain Service Sign1075 - Coca Cola Porcelain Fountain Service Sign
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Coca Cola die-cut porcelain fountain service sign. Some very minor chips around the perimeter otherwise excellent condition. 27 X 14 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Coca Cola Motion Light Up Sign1076 - Coca Cola Motion Light Up Sign
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Coca Cola Motion Light Up Counter Top Sign, Pause and Refresh, waterfall. Very good condition. 19 1/2 X 9 X 5 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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