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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Gamblers Box Inlaid Mother of Pearl896 - Gamblers Box Inlaid Mother of Pearl
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Gamblers Box with inlaid mother of pearl. Includes chips, dice, dominoes, etc. Box shows some wear otherwise good condition. 12 X 2/12 X 8 closed.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to 1455jnj for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Gamblers Box Wood, Ivory and Brass897 - Gamblers Box Wood, Ivory and Brass
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Gamblers Box Wood, Ivory and Brass. Includes dice and two decks of cards. Excellent condition. 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 X 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Gamblers Box Quilted Mother of Pearl898 - Gamblers Box Quilted Mother of Pearl
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Gamblers Box Quilted Mother of Pearl, 1875. Includes MOP chips and markers, deck of cards, dice and small derringer. Very good condition. 9 X 8 X 2 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Gamblers Boxed Set, in walnut box899 - Gamblers Boxed Set, in walnut box
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Gamblers Boxed Set, in walnut box. Includes cards, dice, chips, pocket knife and Frank Wesson Double Barreled Derringer. Excellent condition. 12 X 9 X
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Oak Poker Table with reversible top900 - Oak Poker Table with reversible top
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Oak Poker Table with reversible top and built in chip tray. Very good original condition. 43 1/4 X 30 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Will and Finck Gamblers Cheating Harness901 - Will and Finck Gamblers Cheating Harness
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Very Rare Will and Finck Gamblers Cheating Harness. Complete and in excellent condition. Marked Will and Finck, San Francisco, California.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to mona_lisas.. for (3,750.00 + 750.00BP) = 4,500.00
 
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The Cosmopolitan Saloon Paper Sign902 - The Cosmopolitan Saloon Paper Sign
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The Cosmopolitan Saloon Embossed Paper Sign, Telluride, CO, small nail holes at the bottom otherwise excellent condition, Framed Under Glass, image is
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
 
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Gamblers Case, Ivory Chips and Derringer903 - Gamblers Case, Ivory Chips and Derringer
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Gamblers Case, Ivory Chips and Derringer with cards, dice, matchsafe and holdouts. Derringer has an ivory handle with a prostitute engraved on it. Bea
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
 
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Old I.W. Harper Whiskey Bottle904 - Old I.W. Harper Whiskey Bottle
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Old I.W. Harper Whiskey Bottle, etched lettering, fluted base and neck. Gold worn off of letters, no chips or cracks, excellent condition. 10 1/2 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Old Port LUG Whiskey Bottle905 - Old Port LUG Whiskey Bottle
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Fine Old Port Label Under Glass Whiskey Bottle, with original stopper. Crack in the label at 7:00 otherwise good condition. 11 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Oakwood Watsons No. 10 Whiskey Bottle906 - Oakwood Watsons No. 10 Whiskey Bottle
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The Oakwood Watsons No. 10 Whiskey Bottle, amber bottle with silver overlay, shot glass lid and enameled medallion. Chip in the enamel and some silver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Blackberry LUG Whiskey Bottle907 - Blackberry LUG Whiskey Bottle
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Blackberry Label Under Glass Whiskey Bottle. No chips or cracks, excellent condition. 11 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Sherry/Rye Label Under Glass Bottles908 - Sherry/Rye Label Under Glass Bottles
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Two Matching label under glass bottles for Sherry and Rye. Small crack in the Sherry label otherwise good condition. 11 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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To be Announced909 - To be Announced
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To be Announced
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 2.00
Sold to floor for (1.00) = 1.00
 
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Betsy Ross Cigars Self Framed Tin Sign910 - Betsy Ross Cigars Self Framed Tin Sign
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Betsy Ross Cigars Self Framed Tin Sign, small scratch on bridge of her nose otherwise excellent condition, The Best We've Ever Seen, 20 1/4 x 24...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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La Morena Havana Cigar Tip Cutter Lighter911 - La Morena Havana Cigar Tip Cutter Lighter
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La Morena Havana Cigar Tip Cutter and lighter. Nickel Plated Cast iron base. Most of the original nickel intact. Very good original condition. 11 1/2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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El Baton Havana Cigar Sign912 - El Baton Havana Cigar Sign
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El Baton Havana Cigar Embossed Cardboard String Hanger Sign. Excellent condition. 12 1/2 X 17 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to pulijunior for (1,300.00 + 260.00BP) = 1,560.00
 
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Eisenlohrs Cinco Cigar Lighter913 - Eisenlohrs Cinco Cigar Lighter
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Eisenlohrs Cinco Cigar Lighter. Wall Mount. Original Globe. Excellent condition 10 x 8 x 4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Eisenlohrs Cinco Cigars Glass Sign914 - Eisenlohrs Cinco Cigars Glass Sign
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RARE Reverse glass corner sign for Eisenlohrs Cinco Cigars. In original frame and tin enclosure. Lights up. Excellent condition. 19 1/2 x 24 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Midland Jump Spark Cigar Lighter916 - Midland Jump Spark Cigar Lighter
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Midland Jump Spark Cigar Lighter. 1920 Model L, Davenport Mfg. Co., Davenport, IA. Serial number 129235. Excellent original working condition. 7 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Barnes Smith Co., Cigar Cutter, Lighter917 - Barnes Smith Co., Cigar Cutter, Lighter
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Barnes Smith and Co., Cigar cutter and lighter, Cast Iron all nickel gone otherwise good condition, not original globe, 6 x 17 x 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Peter Hauptmann Cigar Cutter and Lighter918 - Peter Hauptmann Cigar Cutter and Lighter
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Peter Hauptmann Cigar cutter and lighter, Cast Iron, Most of nickel gone otherwise good condition, 5 1/2 x 11 x 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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La Boda Cigar Lighter919 - La Boda Cigar Lighter
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La Boda Cigar Lighter, Cast Iron, Some nickel missing otherwise good condition, Globe is not original, 7 x 13 x 9 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Extremely Rare, Cast Iron Cigar Lighter920 - Extremely Rare, Cast Iron Cigar Lighter
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Extremely Rare, Cast Iron Cigar Lighter and Cutter, Cuts and Lights your cigar for you in one easy motion, Nickel missing otherwise good condition, 10
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Tisapure High Grade Cigar Cutter921 - Tisapure High Grade Cigar Cutter
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Tisapure High Grade Cigar Cutter Francis H. Leggett and Co. N.Y. Cast Iron original copper flash finish. Excellent condition 7 x 5 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,900.00) = 1,900.00
 
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Red Kamel, Camel, Turkish Cigarette Lighter922 - Red Kamel, Camel, Turkish Cigarette Lighter
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Red Kamel, Camel, Turkish Cigarette Lighter. Base says sell without premiums or coupons. Appears to be white metal. Most original paint intact. Very g
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to blacktac for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Rare Marguerite Havana Cigars Tin Sign923 - Rare Marguerite Havana Cigars Tin Sign
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Rare Marguerite Havana Cigars Self-Framed Tin Sign, Fritz Bros. Makers, a dent at 1:00 and a scuff at 6:00 and 7:00 otherwise excellent condition, 17
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Reinkens Havana Plantation Cigars Sign924 - Reinkens Havana Plantation Cigars Sign
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Reinkens Havana Plantation Cigars Self Framed Tin Sign, light scratch across her neck otherwise excellent condition, 14 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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El Symphonie Havana Cigars Tin Sign925 - El Symphonie Havana Cigars Tin Sign
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El Symphonie Havana Cigars Self Framed Tin Sign, A. Kline and Co., a few minor surface scratches otherwise excellent condition, 15 x 18 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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San Felice Cigar Paper Sign926 - San Felice Cigar Paper Sign
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San Felice Cigar Paper Sign, Deisel-Wemmer Co., Lima, OH, minor scratch on her shoulder otherwise excellent condition, 16 x 25 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Pollack Wheeling Stogies Thermometer927 - Pollack Wheeling Stogies Thermometer
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Pollack Wheeling Stogies Tin thermometer. Minor scratches at the bottom, otherwise excellent condition. 8 x 28 1/2 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Renaissance Figural Cigar Lighter928 - Renaissance Figural Cigar Lighter
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White Metal Renaissance Figural Cigar Lighter, Globe is probably not an original. Good condition,18 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to clkamerica.. for (350.00 + 70.00BP) = 420.00
 
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Early White Metal Cigar Lighter Small Boy929 - Early White Metal Cigar Lighter Small Boy
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Early White Metal Cigar Lighter of Small Boy, Good condition, 23 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Renaissance Figural Cigar Lighter, Cutter930 - Renaissance Figural Cigar Lighter, Cutter
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White Metal Renaissance Figural Cigar Lighter and Cutter, Good original condition, 19 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Man of the Sea Tin Electric Cigar Lighter931 - Man of the Sea Tin Electric Cigar Lighter
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Man of the Sea Tin Electric Cigar Lighter mounted on wood. Eyes light up when plugged in. Excellent original condition. Image is 7 x 7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Electric Black Americana Cigar Lighter932 - Electric Black Americana Cigar Lighter
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Electric Black Americana Cigar Lighter. Replacement cord and button otherwise good original condition. 5 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Figural Cigar Cutter in the shape of a burro933 - Figural Cigar Cutter in the shape of a burro
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Figural Cigar Cutter in the shape of a burro. This is a heads or tails gambling piece as well as a cutter. All original condition. 8 1/2 X 7 X 3 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Y-B Havana Cigars Tin Art Plate934 - Y-B Havana Cigars Tin Art Plate
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Y-B Havana Cigars, Royal Saxony, Tin Art Plate, some scratches across her breast and on the letter B otherwise very good condition, 10 1/4 inch diamet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to antlercoll.. for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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1904 El Gallo Cigars Tin Vienna Art Plate935 - 1904 El Gallo Cigars Tin Vienna Art Plate
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1904 El Gallo Cigars Tin Vienna Art Plate, has a 3 inch smudge at 12:00 otherwise excellent condition, 10 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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To be Announced936 - To be Announced
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To be Announced
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1.00 - 2.00
Sold to floor for (1.00) = 1.00
 
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Nudist Camp Double Barrel Peep Show937 - Nudist Camp Double Barrel Peep Show
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Nudist Camp Double Barrel Peep Show, Coin-Op. A great conversation piece for the Game Room. Constructed of wood this great piece is in excellent origi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to achase for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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ATLAS Caille Bros. Penny Strength Tester938 - ATLAS Caille Bros. Penny Strength Tester
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ATLAS Caille Bros. Penny Strength Tester in Very Good Original Condition and complete but not working. Needs a little TLC. 14 x 63 x 25 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Rare Lukat Gumball Vendor939 - Rare Lukat Gumball Vendor
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Rare Lukat the Lucky Cat Coin Operated Gumball Vendor, aluminum. Coin goes in left ear, gumball comes out between front paws. Complete but locked up,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold to meow! for (11,000.00 + 2,200.00BP) = 13,200.00
 
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Roover Donkey Fortune Teller Replica940 - Roover Donkey Fortune Teller Replica
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Roover Donkey Fortune Teller Replica, exceptional quality with the stunning apperance of the original. A great piece for the game room and a great con
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 10,000.00 - 25,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Medal Stamping Machine941 - Medal Stamping Machine
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Medal Stamping Machine, The automatic stamping machine co., Cleveland, OH. Nickel Play Coin-Op. Beautiful Oak Cabinet with porcelain instruction signs
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to lockstockb.. for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Whiz Ball Coin Operated Trade Stimulator942 - Whiz Ball Coin Operated Trade Stimulator
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Whiz Ball Coin Operated Trade Stimulator, Pace Mfg Co., Chicago, IL. Excellent condition, with keys. 9 X 17 X 7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to colemansur.. for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Beautiful Oak Coin-Op Machine Stand943 - Beautiful Oak Coin-Op Machine Stand
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Beautiful Oak Coin-Op Machine Stand with Cast Iron Base. Excellent Condition. Approx. 34 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Mills Jockey Coin Operated Slot Machine944 - Mills Jockey Coin Operated Slot Machine
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Mills Jockey Coin Operated Slot Machine. Three can play one cent denomination. Oak cabinet with copper flash trim, comes with keys. Very good original
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to floor for (11,000.00) = 11,000.00
 
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Top Gun Boot Hill Quick Draw Arcade945 - Top Gun Boot Hill Quick Draw Arcade
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Top Gun Boot Hill Quick Draw Arcade Machine. Coin Operated and works. A real fun piece for the whole family. Try your skill at quick draw competition
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold to advertisin.. for (10,000.00 + 2,000.00BP) = 12,000.00
 
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Mills Coin Operated Electricity is Life946 - Mills Coin Operated Electricity is Life
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Mills One Cent Coin Operated Electricity is Life. Cast Iron. Good original condition with key. 9 1/2 x12 x7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,800.00) = 1,800.00
 
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