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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Paul Garrett Champagne Tin Sign1804 - Paul Garrett Champagne Tin Sign
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Paul Garrett Special Day Champagne tin sign with original frame. Stunning color and subject matter. We sold one of these 2 auctions ago but is was not
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to orientalsa.. for (1,100.00 + 220.00BP) = 1,320.00
 
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Ruhstallers Gilt Edge Lager Tin Charger1805 - Ruhstallers Gilt Edge Lager Tin Charger
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Ruhstallers Gilt Edge Lager Tin Charger, Sacramento, California, excellent condition, 24 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to bobwelch for (2,250.00 + 450.00BP) = 2,700.00
 
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Burnhams Beef Wine, Iron Cardboard Sign1806 - Burnhams Beef Wine, Iron Cardboard Sign
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Burnhams Beef Wine and Iron Cardboard sign, Some minor staining and tears around perimeter otherwise good condition 18 x 23 1/2 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to kcbrewdick for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Budweiser Girl Cardboard Sign1807 - Budweiser Girl Cardboard Sign
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Budweiser Girl Cardboard Sign, Original Frame, some stains and scratches mostly to the outside border and damage to Gesso on the Frame otherwise good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Ell-Ell Whiskey Lemle Levy Tin Sign1808 - Ell-Ell Whiskey Lemle Levy Tin Sign
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Extremely Rare Ell-Ell Whiskey Lemle Levy Inc. San Francisco, CA. Self framed tin sign. Fabulous Ship Dock image. The H.D. Beach Co. Coshocton, OH. Li
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Clock Mirror Roanoke Rye Whiskey1809 - Clock Mirror Roanoke Rye Whiskey
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Clock Mirror for Roanoke Pure Rye Whiskey, Strouss Pritz and Co., Cincinnati, OH, Fair condition, 12 x 14 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Bartholomay Brewing Company Sign1810 - Bartholomay Brewing Company Sign
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Bartholomay Brewing Company Cardboard Sign, Rochester, NY. In period gesso frame, some discoloration to the left side which appears to be mold, will p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,100.00) = 1,100.00
 
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1909 Monopole Champagne Tin Sign1811 - 1909 Monopole Champagne Tin Sign
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1909 Monopole Champagne Self Framed Tin Sign showing the actual finish of Dry Monopole winning the first Brooklyn Handicap in 1887, some minor stainin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (550.00 + 110.00BP) = 660.00
 
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Old Dutch Beer Wood Store Display1812 - Old Dutch Beer Wood Store Display
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Old Dutch Beer Wood Store Display, three dimensional. Good condition. 18 X 12 X 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to JOSHEN for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Theo. Gier Co. Vineyards Tin Sign1813 - Theo. Gier Co. Vineyards Tin Sign
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Theo. Gier Co. Vineyards Tin Chain Hanger Sign, Oakland, CA. Some scuffs and stains otherwise good condition. 14 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Black and White Scotch Whiskey Display1814 - Black and White Scotch Whiskey Display
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Black and White Scotch Whiskey Store Display Figure depicting two Scotty Dogs. Hard rubber material. Excellent original condition. 33 x 20 x 12 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Pair of Gas Carriage Lanterns1815 - Pair of Gas Carriage Lanterns
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Pair of Gas Carriage Lanterns off an early hearse. Silver plated with beveled glass. Excellent original condition. 39 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Brass Thermometer, Dolphin, Man, Eagle1816 - Brass Thermometer, Dolphin, Man, Eagle
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Brass Thermometer, Dolphin design with a man and eagle sitting on top. Excellent condition, works. 12 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to crazygraves for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Oak and Glass Showcase1817 - Oak and Glass Showcase
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Oak and Glass Showcase by the Jos. Knittel Showcase Company, Quincy, IL. Excellent condition with two glass shelves. 26 X 30 1/2 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Single Cathedral Bread Showcase1818 - Single Cathedral Bread Showcase
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Single Cathedral Bread Showcase. Good Original Condition. Approx. 32 x 28 x 36 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Curved Glass Counter Top Showcase1819 - Curved Glass Counter Top Showcase
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Curved Glass Counter Top Showcase. Most of the nickel worn off otherwise good condition. Approx. 70 x 24 x 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Floor Model Showcase with Base1820 - Floor Model Showcase with Base
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Great Floor Model Showcase with Base. Looks to be Walnut or Mahogany. Excellent Original Condition. 35 x 24 x 66 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to doug062485 for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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The Queen Washer Machine1821 - The Queen Washer Machine
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The Queen Washer Machine, Knoll Mfg. Co. Reading. PA. Dated 1909 with bicycle wringer. Very good original condition. 26 inch diameter X 43 inches tall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Beautiful Large Oak Mirror1822 - Beautiful Large Oak Mirror
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Large Oak Mirror with carved roman soldiers on top and beveled mirror. Excellent original condition. 37 1/2 X 66 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Lake Breeze Alcohol Powered Fan1823 - Lake Breeze Alcohol Powered Fan
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Lake Breeze Alcohol Powered Fan. Comes with Resevoir. Excellent Condition. 42 inches tall with a 18 inch cage.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,300.00) = 3,300.00
 
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Double Cathedral Tower Showcase1824 - Double Cathedral Tower Showcase
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Double Cathedral Tower Showcase. Unusual Slant Front. Looks to be Original finish Walnut with Nickel Plated Brass Corners. Very Good Condition. Approx
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to doug062485 for (3,000.00 + 600.00BP) = 3,600.00
 
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Double Cathedral Tower Showcase1825 - Double Cathedral Tower Showcase
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Double Cathedral Tower Showcase. Curved Glass Front. Looks to be Original finish Walnut with Nickel Plated Brass Corners. Very Good Condition. Approx.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to doug062485 for (4,500.00 + 900.00BP) = 5,400.00
 
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Keen Kutter Shears/Scissors Showcase1826 - Keen Kutter Shears/Scissors Showcase
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Keen Kutter Shears and Scissors Oak Showcase with etched glass. No center spindle otherwise excellent condition. 16 X 31 X 16 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Ray-O-Lite French Flasher Store Cabinet1827 - Ray-O-Lite French Flasher Store Cabinet
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Ray-O-Lite French Flasher Wood Store Cabinet. French Battery and Carbon Company Madison, WI. Excellent condition. 18 X 30 1/2 X 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Buster Brown Balloon Canister Costume1828 - Buster Brown Balloon Canister Costume
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Buster Brown Balloon Canister Costume. Fits over a tank of helium. Head sits on top to fill balloons. Excellent condition. Complete with fittings. Hat
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Two Buster Brown Store Display Figures1829 - Two Buster Brown Store Display Figures
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Two Buster Brown Store Display Figures, plastic and rubber. Some cracking to the bases otherwise very good original condition. Aprox 30 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to JOSHEN for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Valley Brew Root Beer Tin Serving Tray1830 - Valley Brew Root Beer Tin Serving Tray
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Valley Brew Root Beer Tin Serving Tray, El Dorado Brewing Co., Stockton, California, some scratches and paint chips otherwise fair to good condition,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to ceskydup for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Dougherty, Sons Soda Fountain Dispenser1831 - Dougherty, Sons Soda Fountain Dispenser
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W.F. Dougherty and Sons Soda Fountain dispenser. Copper and Stoneware. Caramel, Chocolate and Strawberry. Excellent condition. 26 x 11 x 9
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (800.00) = 800.00
 
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Horlicks Malted Milk Porcelain Dispenser1832 - Horlicks Malted Milk Porcelain Dispenser
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Horlicks Malted Milk Porcelain Dispenser. Excellent condition. 10 X 23 X 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to willubyit56 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Checker and Backgammon Board1833 - Checker and Backgammon Board
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Checker and Backgammon Board in the shape of library books, when folded. Comes with 32 playing pieces. Mother of pearl inlaid checker board. Very good
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Four Whiskey Pinch Bottles1834 - Four Whiskey Pinch Bottles
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Four Whiskey Pinch Bottles. Deer Run, Raywood, O.F.C. and Marshall, No chips or cracks, one stopper, Approx. 7 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to kcbrewdick for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Four Malted Milk Canisters1835 - Four Malted Milk Canisters
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Four Malted Milk Canisters. One Kraft aluminum, one Carnation and two Bordens Malted Milk. All in Excellent condition. Approx. 9 inches tall, 6 1/2 di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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To Be Announced1836 - 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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Grape Ola Embossed Tin Sign1837 - Grape Ola Embossed Tin Sign
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Grape Ola Embossed Tin Sign. W.F. Robertson Steel and Iron Co., Springfield, OH. Minor rust spots, otherwise excellent condition. 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 inch
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to kcbrewdick for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Hersheys Coin Operated Dispenser1838 - Hersheys Coin Operated Dispenser
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Hersheys Coin operated dispenser. Steel and chrome, patented in 1928. Comes with both keys. Excellent original condition. 5 x 33 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Walter Baker Chocolate Cocoa Tin Sign1839 - Walter Baker Chocolate Cocoa Tin Sign
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Walter Baker Chocolate and Cocoa Self Framed Tin Sign, a dent at 9:00 and wear on the bottom logo otherwise excellent condition, 16 1/2 x 22 1/2 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to marciacdot for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Stoneware Jug for S and H Root Beer Syrup1840 - Stoneware Jug for S and H Root Beer Syrup
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Stoneware Jug for S and H Root Beer Syrup. Small chip on the base otherwise excellent condition. 11 inches tall, 6 1/2 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Wood and Glass Showcase1841 - Wood and Glass Showcase
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Wood and Glass Showcase. Good original condition. 72 X 16 26 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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1906 Ceresota Flour Cardboard Calendar1842 - 1906 Ceresota Flour Cardboard Calendar
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1906 Ceresota Flour Cardboard Calendar, Ishpeming Co-Operative Society, Ispeming, MI. Comes with original letterhead on back. Crease down center, no p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to crazygraves for (60.00 + 12.00BP) = 72.00
 
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Rare Red Top Flour Curved Porcelain Sign1843 - Rare Red Top Flour Curved Porcelain Sign
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Rare Red Top Flour Curved Porcelain Sign. This is one of the most sought after porcelain signs. Some very minor edge ware otherwise excellent conditio
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Comfy Slippers Tin Charger.1844 - Comfy Slippers Tin Charger.
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Comfy Slippers Tin Charger. A few surface scratches otherwise very good condition. 24 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (2,500.00) = 2,500.00
 
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Old Master Coffee Paper/Cardboard Sign1845 - Old Master Coffee Paper/Cardboard Sign
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Old Master Coffee Paper and Cardboard Sign, the Bour Co. Toledo, Kansas City. In period oak frame. Has small stain at 2:00 otherwise excellent conditi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Tabard Inn Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle1846 - Tabard Inn Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle
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Tabard Inn Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 11 inches tall x 3 1/2 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Silver Brook Enameled Label Bottle1847 - Silver Brook Enameled Label Bottle
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Silver Brook Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 11 1/2 inches tall x 3 1/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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Pennant Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle1848 - Pennant Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle
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Pennant Whiskey Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 11 1/2 inches tall x 3 3/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Merrimac Valley Enameled Label Bottle1849 - Merrimac Valley Enameled Label Bottle
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Merrimac Valley Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 11 1/2 inches tall x 3 3/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Kentucky Dew Enameled Label Bottle1850 - Kentucky Dew Enameled Label Bottle
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Kentucky Dew Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 9 inches tall x 6 inches diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Tucker Special Enameled Label Bottle1851 - Tucker Special Enameled Label Bottle
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Tucker Special Enameled Label Bottle. No chips or cracks. 9 inches tall x 6 inches diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to ace-speed for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Masurys Paint Tin Sign1852 - Masurys Paint Tin Sign
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Masurys Paint Tin Sign. A few minor specs otherwise very good condition. 24 X 17 7/8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Keen Kutter Glass and Wood Display Case1853 - Keen Kutter Glass and Wood Display Case
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Keen Kutter Glass and Wood Display Case. Excellent original condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to atakeda041 for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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