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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Golden West Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray1455 - Golden West Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray
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Golden West Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray, Oakland, California, a stain at 11:00 otherwise very good condition, 13 1/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to pokey-reames for (1,000.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,200.00
 
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Two Jersey Creme Tin Serving Trays1456 - Two Jersey Creme Tin Serving Trays
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Two Jersey Creme Drink Tin Serving Tray, lady with chin on her hands, nail holes at 12:00 otherwise very good condition, And a lady in a green bonnet,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Eastside Beer Tin Serving Tray1457 - Eastside Beer Tin Serving Tray
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Eastside Beer Tin Serving Tray, Los Angeles Brewing Co., Factory Scene, some small specks in the sky otherwise excellent condition, 13 1/4 inch diamet
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to deweysa797i for (650.00 + 130.00BP) = 780.00
 
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Oneil Oil and Paint Co. Celluloid Match Safe1458 - Oneil Oil and Paint Co. Celluloid Match Safe
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Oneil Oil and Paint Company Celluloid Match Safe, Monarch Engine Oil and Marine Cylinder Oil, Milwaukee, WI. Excellent condition. 1 1/2 X 2 3/4 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to foxpointing for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Standard Oil Co. Celluloid Match Safe1459 - Standard Oil Co. Celluloid Match Safe
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Standard Oil Company Celluloid Match Safe, Eldorado Engine Oil and Capitol Cylinder Oil. Excellent condition. 1 1/2 X 2 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Artic Engine Celluloid Match Safe1460 - Artic Engine Celluloid Match Safe
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Artic Engine and Cylinder Oil Celluloid Match Safe, the Vacuum Oil Company, Rochester, NY. Excellent condition. 1 3/8 X 2 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to foxpointing for (275.00 + 55.00BP) = 330.00
 
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Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Tin Sign1461 - Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Tin Sign
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Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Self Framed Tin Sign, some rubs and scratches on her face and outside frame otherwise excellent condition, 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 i
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Paper Sign1462 - Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Paper Sign
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Helmar Turkish Cigarettes Paper Sign Original Frame, some minor discoloration at 5:00 otherwise excellent condition. Lettering on the frame is worn. O
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to pulijunior for (1,500.00 + 300.00BP) = 1,800.00
 
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Marshalls Prepdcurer Cigarettes Sign1463 - Marshalls Prepdcurer Cigarettes Sign
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Marshalls Prepdcurer Cigarettes Paper Sign, Compliments of Jas. R. Horner, excellent condition, Framed Under Glass, image 11 1/2 x 27 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to marciacdot for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Rare Red Cross Cigarettes Paper Sign1464 - Rare Red Cross Cigarettes Paper Sign
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Very Rare Red Cross Cigarettes Paper Sign, Ramon Allones Havana Cigarette Mfg.. And Co., New Orleans, LA, One of the best nude images we have seen. Fr
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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LeRoy Cigarettes Tin Sign1465 - LeRoy Cigarettes Tin Sign
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LeRoy Cigarettes Tin Sign, L. Miller and Sons, New York, a few wrinkles and scratches otherwise very good condition, image is 13 1/2 x 10 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Omar Cigarettes Paper Sign in Original Frame1466 - Omar Cigarettes Paper Sign in Original Frame
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Omar Cigarettes Paper Sign in Original Frame. Excellent Condition. 18 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Diamond Match Book Dispenser1467 - Diamond Match Book Dispenser
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Diamond Match Book Dispenser. One Cent, Coin Operated. The Edward Mfg. Co. Cincinnati Pressed Steel. Very Good original condition. 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 7
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Philip Morris Cigarettes Tin Charger1468 - Philip Morris Cigarettes Tin Charger
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Philip Morris Cigarettes Tin Charger, some minor scratches otherwise very good condition, 16 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Old Egypt Egyptian Cigarettes Tin Sign1469 - Old Egypt Egyptian Cigarettes Tin Sign
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Old Egypt Egyptian Cigarettes Self Framed Tin Over Cardboard Sign, some minor scratches on the frame otherwise excellent condition, 13 1/4 x 19 1/4 in
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Van Light Coin Op Cigarette Lighter Filler1470 - Van Light Coin Op Cigarette Lighter Filler
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Van Light Coin operated cigarette lighter filler in the shape of a gas pump. A few scuffs and scrapes otherwise very good condition. 18 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Lucky Strike Store Window Display1471 - Lucky Strike Store Window Display
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Lucky Strike Die Cut Easel Back Three Dimensional Window Store Display. A breathtaking example of a 1940s Store Window Eye Catcher. The Colors are ver
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes Paper Sign1472 - Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes Paper Sign
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Mogul Egyptian Cigarettes Paper Sign in original frame. Excellent original condition with exceptional colors. 24 1/2 X 32 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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One Cent Match Dispenser Coin Operated1473 - One Cent Match Dispenser Coin Operated
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One Cent Match Dispenser Coin Operated cast iron front, oak cabinet full of match boxes. Comes with key. Excellent original condition. 10 1/2 x 14 x 8
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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Cast Iron Tin Mechanical Match Dispenser1474 - Cast Iron Tin Mechanical Match Dispenser
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Cast Iron and Tin Mechanical Match Dispenser. Excellent original condition 4 1/2 x 4 x 3 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to thegamblin.. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Northwestern Coin Match Dispenser1475 - Northwestern Coin Match Dispenser
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Rare Northwestern Coin Operated Match Dispenser. Cigar advertising marquee and original label on bottom and inside. 17 x 10 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to totalnervig for (3,250.00 + 650.00BP) = 3,900.00
 
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One Cent Match Dispenser1476 - One Cent Match Dispenser
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One Cent Match Dispenser by W.J. Robinson. Reading, PA. Coin operated. Comes with key and full of match boxes. Very good original condition.10 1/4 x 1
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Match Dispenser by Autosales Gum Co1477 - Match Dispenser by Autosales Gum Co
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Match Dispenser by Autosales Gum and Chocolate Co. One Cent Vender. Original decals, some rust mostly around bottom and a few paint chips otherwise go
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Northwestern Coin Match Dispenser1478 - Northwestern Coin Match Dispenser
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Northwestern Coin Operated Match Dispenser. All original condition. 13 X 6 X 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Cast Iron Match Dispenser Cigar Tip Cutter1479 - Cast Iron Match Dispenser Cigar Tip Cutter
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Cast Iron Match Dispenser and Cigar Tip Cutter. Excellent original condition. 6 x 13 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Croces Beverage Porcelain Sign1480 - Croces Beverage Porcelain Sign
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Croces Beverage Porcelain Sign, great graphics, one of the best porcelain signs we have ever seen. Near mint condition. 30 X 46 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,750.00) = 1,750.00
 
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Dr. Pepper Tin Vienna Art Plate1481 - Dr. Pepper Tin Vienna Art Plate
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Dr. Pepper Tin Vienna Art Plate, excellent condition, 10 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
 
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Planters Peanut Display Jar with Tin Litho Base1482 - Planters Peanut Display Jar with Tin Litho Base
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Planters Peanut Display Jar with Tin Litho Base. Jar is cracked and chip on lip otherwise very good condition. 7 1/2 X 14 X 7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (1,300.00) = 1,300.00
 
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Planters Peanut Store Jar1483 - Planters Peanut Store Jar
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Planters Peanut Store Jar, embossed with peanuts, original lid. No chips or cracks. 13 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Dr. Pepper Tin Serving Tray1484 - Dr. Pepper Tin Serving Tray
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Dr. Pepper Tin Serving Tray, some stains towards the bottom and scratches on the rim otherwise very good condition, 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to sport-frea.. for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Planters Peanut Store Jar1485 - Planters Peanut Store Jar
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Planters Peanut Store Jar. Original Label. Excellent condition, no chips or cracks 10 x 13 x 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Planters Peanut Store Jar1486 - Planters Peanut Store Jar
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Planters Peanut Store Jar. Embossed glass with original lid. No chips or crack. 7 1/2 X 10 X 7 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to 1455jnj for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Pennant Salted Peanut Store Jar1487 - Pennant Salted Peanut Store Jar
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Pennant Salted Peanut Store Jar, five cent. Embossed glass with original lid. No chips or cracks. No chips or cracks. 10 X 9 1/2 X 5 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Wurlitzer Jukebox Model 750E1488 - Wurlitzer Jukebox Model 750E
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Wurlitzer Jukebox Model 750E. Made in 1941 this beauty plays 24 78 RPM records. Lights up like a Christmas Tree and Bubbles Galore. In Excellent Condi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to 2uniquefinds for (4,500.00 + 900.00BP) = 5,400.00
 
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NuGrape Tin Serving Tray1489 - NuGrape Tin Serving Tray
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NuGrape Tin Serving Tray, minor scratches mostly to rim otherwise very good condition, 10 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to marciacdot for (125.00 + 25.00BP) = 150.00
 
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Holcomb and Hoke Popcorn Machine1490 - Holcomb and Hoke Popcorn Machine
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Holcomb and Hoke Popcorn Machine with side peanut roaster. H and H Butter-Kist Popcorn Machine. Excellent original working condition. 56 X 78 X 26 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold to jfentwood621 for (3,500.00 + 700.00BP) = 4,200.00
 
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Pepsi Cola Cooler Radio1491 - Pepsi Cola Cooler Radio
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Pepsi Cola Cooler Radio. Excellent Original Condition. Works. 7 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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Rare Pepsi Cola Fountain Dispenser Radio1492 - Rare Pepsi Cola Fountain Dispenser Radio
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Rare Pepsi Cola Fountain Dispenser Radio. Excellent Original Condition. Works. 4 x 7 x 6 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,500.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Holcombe and Hoke Peanut Roaster1493 - Holcombe and Hoke Peanut Roaster
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Holcombe and Hoke Peanut Roaster table model. Some wear to the nickel plating otherwise excellent working condition. 28 X 24 X 18 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to jfentwood621 for (1,800.00 + 360.00BP) = 2,160.00
 
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Spicy Steamro Electric Hot Dog Dispenser1494 - Spicy Steamro Electric Hot Dog Dispenser
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Spicy Steamro Electric Hot Dog Dispenser, the Star Mfg. Co., St. Louis, MO. Porcelain top signs. Excellent original condition. 21 X 17 1/2 X 18 inches
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Ginger Mint Julep Wood Barrel Dispenser1495 - Ginger Mint Julep Wood Barrel Dispenser
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Ginger Mint Julep Wood Barrel Syrup Dispenser. Original pump. Some normal wear to the label, otherwise good condition. 14 inches tall and 8 inch diame
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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1015 Wurlitzer Juke Box1496 - 1015 Wurlitzer Juke Box
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1015 Wurlitzer Juke Box in original working condition. The most durable and popular of all Wurlitzers this little baby is ready to take home and enjoy
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to 2uniquefinds for (4,000.00 + 800.00BP) = 4,800.00
 
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Model 4 National Cash Register1497 - Model 4 National Cash Register
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Model Number 4 National Cash Register, serial Number 37875. Sold 1/20/1891 to C.W. Stimson, Cincinnati, OH. Scare early wide detail design, detail add
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,000.00) = 4,000.00
 
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Model 5023 Union Cash Register1498 - Model 5023 Union Cash Register
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Model 5023 Union Cash Register, sold 1892. Very Rare Register manufactured by the Union Cash Register Co. of Trenton, N. J. This is a most unusual mac
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (4,500.00) = 4,500.00
 
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Model 64 National Cash Register1499 - Model 64 National Cash Register
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Model Number 64 National Cash Register, Serial Number 58248. Very Rare and Unusual Model which is the only machine NCR make that incorporates two diff
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (5,000.00) = 5,000.00
 
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Micrometer Scale The Dodge Mfg. Company1500 - Micrometer Scale The Dodge Mfg. Company
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Micrometer Scale, Brass, Cast Iron and Marble. The Dodge Manufacturing Co., Yonkers, NY. Latest Patent date 1903. Excellent condition. 18 x 15 x 7 1/2
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 911zoom for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Micrometer Scale, The Dodge Company1501 - Micrometer Scale, The Dodge Company
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Micrometer Scale, The Dodge Manufacturing Co. Yonkers, NY. Iron, brass and marble. Latest Patent date 1903. Excellent condition 24 x 12 x 8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to 911zoom for (500.00 + 100.00BP) = 600.00
 
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Very Early Coin Drop Register1502 - Very Early Coin Drop Register
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Very Early Coin Drop Register. Cherry Wood. Comes with key. Excellent original condition. 14 1/2 x 19 x 6 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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National Cash Register model 312,1503 - National Cash Register model 312,
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National Cash Register Company, candy store model number 312, serial 1013280. M.W. Wood, Proprietor. All original, excellent condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Model 2 National Cash Register1504 - Model 2 National Cash Register
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Model number 2 National Cash Register, serial number 13199. Sold in 1889. Rare very early register with stamped honeysuckle patterned cabinet and orig
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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