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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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Sign800 - De Laval Cream Separator Tin Sign
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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Sign, green version, original frame. The best one of these we have ever seen. Excellent original condition. 29 1/2 X 40
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to raccoon46 for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Sign801 - De Laval Cream Separator Tin Sign
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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Sign, red version, original frame. The best one of these we have ever seen. Excellent original condition. 29 1/2 X 40 1/
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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1926 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar802 - 1926 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar
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1926 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar, compliments of Bacon and Burr, Grandville, ND. Framed under glass, Feb page may not be original, no bands, goo
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Sign803 - De Laval Cream Separator Tin Sign
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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Die Cut Flange. One side has some scratches and touch up, the other has only a few scrapes. 18 x 27 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Rare De Laval Perpetual Calendar804 - Rare De Laval Perpetual Calendar
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Rare De Laval Cream Separators Tin, Easel Back Perpetual Calendar 1810-1920 Good for 110 years, made by Chas. W. Shonk Co. Chicago. Excellent conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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De Laval Tin Broom Holder805 - De Laval Tin Broom Holder
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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Broom Holder with original paper envelope. Excellent condition. 3 1/2 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Two Celluloid Pocket Mirrors806 - Two Celluloid Pocket Mirrors
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Two Celluloid Pocket Mirrors including De Laval Cream Separators and Alfa-Laval Cream Separators. Some minor discoloration to the Alfa-Laval otherwise
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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De Laval Cream Separator Cabinet807 - De Laval Cream Separator Cabinet
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De Laval Cream Separator Cabinet, embossed tin front, full of product. Excellent original condition. 17 1/2 X 28 X 11 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Tip Tray808 - De Laval Cream Separator Tin Tip Tray
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De Laval Cream Separator Tin Tip Tray, over 750,000 in use. Paint chips around rim otherwise excellent condition. 4 1/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1940 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar809 - 1940 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar
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1940 De Laval Cream Separator Calendar, full pad. Framed under glass. Excellent condition. 17 1/2 X 44 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Fancy Walnut Barber Shop Back Bar810 - Fancy Walnut Barber Shop Back Bar
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Walnut and Burl Wood Fancy Single Station Barber Shop Back Bar, marble top. This is one of the finest early Barber Shop Back Bars we have seen. Extrem
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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10 Misc Early Toiletry Bottles811 - 10 Misc Early Toiletry Bottles
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10 Misc Early Toiletry Bottles including Rikers Ceptone Soap Shampoo. Green, clear and milk glass with original paper labels. Various sizes, all in ex
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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10 Misc Early Toiletry Bottles812 - 10 Misc Early Toiletry Bottles
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10 Misc Early Toiletry Bottles including Orisia. Amber bottles with original caps and paper labels. Various sizes, all in excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Beautiful Early Barber Chair813 - Beautiful Early Barber Chair
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Early Barber Chair, no maker. Oak carved tiger arm rests, cast iron base, adjustable foot rest, professionally restored. 24 X 52 X 48 with foot extens
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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L. King Barber Supplies Wood Thermometer814 - L. King Barber Supplies Wood Thermometer
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L. King Barber Supplies and Furniture, Wood Thermometer, Philadelphia. Minor scratches to surface paint, otherwise very good condition. 5 1/2 x 21 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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1920s Koken Leaded Glass Barber Pole815 - 1920s Koken Leaded Glass Barber Pole
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1920s Koken Leaded Glass Barber Pole. One of the most desirable of all Barber Poles. Two cracked glass pieces, original tag, back door has no lock oth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to hibids2 for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Koken Barber Shop Hat and Coat Rack815a - Koken Barber Shop Hat and Coat Rack
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Koken Barber Shop Hat and Coat Rack, with porcelain base. Excellent original condition. 76 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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7 Misc. Early Toiletry Bottles816 - 7 Misc. Early Toiletry Bottles
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7 Misc. Toiletry Bottles including Ixora Water. Green glass embossed Lagoutte, original caps and paper labels. All in excellent condition, 7 inches ta
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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6 Misc. Early Toiletry Bottles817 - 6 Misc. Early Toiletry Bottles
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6 Misc. Toiletry Bottles including Savon Trefle Vaissier. Amber bottles with original caps and paper labels. All in excellent condition, 7 1/2 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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7 Misc. Early Toiletry Bottles818 - 7 Misc. Early Toiletry Bottles
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7 Misc. Toiletry Bottles including Ixora Water. Amber bottles with original caps and paper labels. All in excellent condition, 7 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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5 Misc. Early Toiletry Bottles819 - 5 Misc. Early Toiletry Bottles
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5 Misc. Toiletry Bottles including Savon Violetttes Revees. Amber bottles with original caps and paper labels. All in excellent condition, 7 1/2 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Salesman Sample Koken Barber Chair820 - Salesman Sample Koken Barber Chair
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Salesman Sample Koken Barber Chair. Missing a bushing in pedestal otherwise very good original condition. 8 X 16 X 16 inches including head rest.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (15,000.00) = 15,000.00
 
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Salesman Sample 1800s Tramp Chair821 - Salesman Sample 1800s Tramp Chair
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Very Rare Salesman Sample Tramp Chair, 1800s. One person retaining device used by American police, largely during the 19th century, as a mild form of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (7,000.00) = 7,000.00
 
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Salesman Sample Jail Cells822 - Salesman Sample Jail Cells
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Salesman Sample Jail Cells by the Diebold, Safe and Lock Company, Canton, OH. Excellent condition. 12 X 6 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Salesman Sample/Childs Kitchen Cabinet822a - Salesman Sample/Childs Kitchen Cabinet
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Salesman Sample or childs oak kitchen cabinet. Excellent restored condition. 16 1/2 X 25 1/2 X 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Salesman Sample Ice Box822b - Salesman Sample Ice Box
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Salesman Sample Ice Box. Trademark Gordonair Conditioning demonstrator, pat. pending. Chipping to inside/outside paint, light stains, rubs and surface
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Salesman Sample Mop Wringer823 - Salesman Sample Mop Wringer
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Salesman Sample Mop Wringer. Excellent Condition. Approximately 12 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (425.00) = 425.00
 
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Salesman Sample Wonder Butter Churn824 - Salesman Sample Wonder Butter Churn
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Salesman Sample Wonder Butter Churn, Dayton, OH. Excellent condition. 24 X 24 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Rare Holstein Cow Bell Display825 - Rare Holstein Cow Bell Display
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Rare Holstein Cow Bell Display. Operates with bellows Blum Mfg. Co. Colinsville, IL. Excellent condition. 7 1/2 x 11 x 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Hood Tire Dealer Die Cut Porcelain Sign826 - Hood Tire Dealer Die Cut Porcelain Sign
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Hood Tire Dealer Die Cut Porcelain Sign. Some touch up around edges and across chin otherwise good condition. 11 1/2 X 35 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,300.00) = 3,300.00
 
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Oldsmobile Service Porcelain Sign827 - Oldsmobile Service Porcelain Sign
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Oldsmobile Service two sided porcelain sign. Minor chips on both sides otherwise excellent original condition. 60 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to colemansur.. for (2,500.00 + 500.00BP) = 3,000.00
 
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Rare Mobil Oil Porcelain Pegasus Sign828 - Rare Mobil Oil Porcelain Pegasus Sign
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Rare Mobil Oil Porcelain Embossed Pegasus Sign. This is about as good as they come guys. A great example of a hard to find sign. A few minor chips oth
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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White Rose Enarco Glass Gas Globe829 - White Rose Enarco Glass Gas Globe
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Rare White Rose Enarco Glass Gas Globe with metal band. New old stock. 15 inch face diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Penzoil Porcelain Sign830 - Penzoil Porcelain Sign
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Penzoil Porcelain Sign. Excellent condition. 8 1/2 X 2 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to carstuff for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Whiz Motor Rhythm Paper Sign831 - Whiz Motor Rhythm Paper Sign
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Whiz Motor Rhythm Paper Sign. Excellent condition. 23 X 11 inches image only.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Rare Richfield Gasoline Paper Poster832 - Rare Richfield Gasoline Paper Poster
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Rare Richfield Gasoline Paper Poster. Some fading and minor paper loss, otherwise good condition. 39 1/2 x 54 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to carstuff for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Phillips 66 Die Cut Porcelain Sign833 - Phillips 66 Die Cut Porcelain Sign
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Phillips 66, two sided die cut porcelain sign. Original neon, no glass. From the Veribrite Sign Company Chicago. Tiny edge chips otherwise excellent c
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Phillips 66 Oil Rack Display w/20 cans834 - Phillips 66 Oil Rack Display w/20 cans
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Phillips 66 Oil Rack Display with 20 new old stock full period oil cans, two sided porcelain sign. Chips in top corner on one side and one corner on t
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Conoco Gas Globe835 - Conoco Gas Globe
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Conoco Gas Globe with milk glass snap ring, unusual size. Two glass inserts. No chips or cracks, excellent original condition. 14 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Richfield High Octane Gas Globe836 - Richfield High Octane Gas Globe
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Richfield High Octane Gas Globe. Steel collar and two glass inserts. Very good original condition. 15 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Dixie Gasoline Glass Gas Globe837 - Dixie Gasoline Glass Gas Globe
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Dixie Gasoline Glass Gas Globe, New old stock. 13 1/2 inch face diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to bonz46 for (475.00 + 95.00BP) = 570.00
 
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Imperial Glass Globe838 - Imperial Glass Globe
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Imperial Glass Globe, in original metal bands. Two glass inserts. No chips or cracks, in as found excellent condition. 16 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Model T Ford Runabout Car839 - Model T Ford Runabout Car
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Model T Ford Runabout Car, used in Broadway Play Ragtime. Engine has been converted to golf cart battery motor, comes with charger. This is the Open R
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (8,000.00) = 8,000.00
 
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Rare Wayco Gasoline Porcelain Sign840 - Rare Wayco Gasoline Porcelain Sign
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Rare Wayco Gasoline Porcelain Sign. This is the only one of these we have seen. Some minor stains otherwise very good condition. 60 X 36 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline Globe841 - Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline Globe
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Texaco Sky Chief Gasoline Globe. In original shipping box. Globe is in new condition, box is in very good condition. 16 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Walker Automotive Jacks  Store Display842 - Walker Automotive Jacks Store Display
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Walker Automotive Jacks Cardboard Tri-fold Die Cut Window Store Display, long handle for balloons. Original sticker on back showing directions. Some s
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to whizzz for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Polarine Motor Oil Porcelain Thermometer843 - Polarine Motor Oil Porcelain Thermometer
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Polarine Motor Oil Porcelain Thermometer. ISO-VIS Motor Oil, Standard Oil, in original frame. Minor chipping around right side of tube and bottom othe
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Wright and Taylor Distiller Tin Sign844 - Wright and Taylor Distiller Tin Sign
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Wright and Taylor Distiller Tin Sign in original frame, Louisville, KY. By far the best known example of this Chas. W. Shonk Co. Lithograph, Chicago.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 15,000.00 - 30,000.00
Sold to floor for (17,500.00) = 17,500.00
 
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Kenwick Whiskey Paper Sign845 - Kenwick Whiskey Paper Sign
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Kenwick Whiskey, Petersburg, KY. Paper Sign, Fechheimer, Hart and Co., Detroit, MI. A fabulous Nude image with long flowing hair. One of the best Nude
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (10,000.00) = 10,000.00
 
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Dillingers Pure Rye Reverse Glass Sign846 - Dillingers Pure Rye Reverse Glass Sign
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Dillingers Pure Rye Reverse Glass Sign. This is a very stricking sign with a great Early Saloon Look to it. Minor paint flaking around border and disc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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