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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Figural Cigar Lighter, Bust of Young Man1864 - Figural Cigar Lighter, Bust of Young Man
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Figural Cigar Lighter, Bust of young man, Bronze, 3 1/2 x 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to clkamerica.. for (400.00 + 80.00BP) = 480.00
 
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Duquesne Bouquet Cigar Lighter/Cutter1865 - Duquesne Bouquet Cigar Lighter/Cutter
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Duquesne Bouquet Havana Cigar lighter and cutter, Quarter sawn Oak Cabinet, Exc. Condition. 8 1/2 x 16 x 8 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Drummond Tobacco Co. Paper Co. Sign1866 - Drummond Tobacco Co. Paper Co. Sign
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Drummond Tobacco Co. Paper Co. sign, Makers of Horse Shoe Tobacco, Framed Under Glass, excellent condition, image only 22 x 28 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to orientalsa.. for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Owl1867 - Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Owl
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Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Owl. Patented 1888 with glass eyes. Missing the bottom tin door, otherwise, excellent original condition. 7 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to crazygraves for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Van Dyck Havanna Cigars Tin Sign1868 - Van Dyck Havanna Cigars Tin Sign
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Van Dyck Havanna Cigars Die Cut Tin Sign. Excellent condition. 13 1/2 X 9 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
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Cast iron Bank Building still bank1869 - Cast iron Bank Building still bank
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Cast iron Bank Building still bank, dated 1895. Most original paint in tact, Excellent condition. 4 1/4 X 5 3/4 X 3 1/4 inches,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Beech-Nut Tobacco Porcelain Sign1870 - Beech-Nut Tobacco Porcelain Sign
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Beech-Nut Chewing Tobacco Porcelain Sign. Very good original condition. 22 x 10 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Perry Pictures Reverse Glass Sign1871 - Perry Pictures Reverse Glass Sign
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Perry Pictures Reverse Glass Beveled Chain Hanger Sign. Very good condition. 16 X 6 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Cast Iron Duck Lawn Sprinkler1872 - Cast Iron Duck Lawn Sprinkler
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Cast Iron Duck Lawn Sprinkler. Small amount of original paint, 13 1/2 x 5 x 7 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Cast Iron Turtle Lawn Sprinkler1873 - Cast Iron Turtle Lawn Sprinkler
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Cast Iron Turtle Lawn Sprinkler. No cracks, but no paint. Excellent original condition. 10 1/2 inches long, 7 inches wide, 8 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to antiqued for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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