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The Jim Main Collection and other Selected Items

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location5055 Ann Arbor – Saline Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States In Person PreviewPreview will be at the Auction location at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds in Ann Arbor – Salin...

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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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Fragrant Vanity Fair Cigarette Paper Sign1884 - Fragrant Vanity Fair Cigarette Paper Sign
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Fragrant Vanity Fair Cigarette Paper Sign. Extremely early image of woman smoking in library. Small stain on her cheek, wrinkles and the possibility o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Standard Fire Ins. Co. New Jersey Sign1885 - Standard Fire Ins. Co. New Jersey Sign
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The Standard Fire Insurance Co. of New Jersey, wood sign. Minor scratch at top of building otherwise very good condition. 24 X 28 inches overall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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De Laval Cream Separator Store Cabinet1886 - De Laval Cream Separator Store Cabinet
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De Laval Cream Separator Store Cabinet, embossed tin front, no contents. Some minor scuffs and stains otherwise very good original condition. 17 1/2 X
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Six Sharples Celluloid Pinbacks1887 - Six Sharples Celluloid Pinbacks
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Six Celluloid Pinbacks including for Sharples Tubular Cream Separators, all different. Excellent condition. 1 1/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to tj1285qx2 for (225.00 + 45.00BP) = 270.00
 
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Two Celluloid Advertising Pinbacks1888 - Two Celluloid Advertising Pinbacks
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Two Celluloid Pinbacks including Horlicks Malted Milk and Buster Brown Bread. Excellent condition. 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 inch diameters.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (90.00) = 90.00
 
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Three Buster Brown Celluloid Pinbacks1889 - Three Buster Brown Celluloid Pinbacks
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Three Celluloid Pinbacks advertising Buster Brown Hosiery and Buster Brown Blue Ribbon Shoes. Excellent condition. Aprox. 1 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Three Advertising Celluloid Pinbacks1890 - Three Advertising Celluloid Pinbacks
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Three Celluloid Pinbacks advertising Buster Brown Shoe Club. Excellent condition. 2-1 inch and 1- 1 5/8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Two Celluloid Pinbacks and a Stick Pin1891 - Two Celluloid Pinbacks and a Stick Pin
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Two Celluloid Pinbacks and a Stick Pin advertising Sharples Cream Separators and Lilly Cream Special Delivery. Excellent condition. Aprox. 1 inch.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to zdu1723 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Three Celluloid Pocket Mirrors1892 - Three Celluloid Pocket Mirrors
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Three Celluloid Pocket Mirrors including Sterling Ranges, Rochester, NY, The Carborundum Company, Niagra Falls, NY and 20th Century Heating and Ventil
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to marciacdot for (150.00 + 30.00BP) = 180.00
 
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Two Celluloid Pocket Mirrors1893 - Two Celluloid Pocket Mirrors
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Two Celluloid Pocket Mirrors advertising Pacific Shoes, Friedman Shelby Shoe Company St. Louis, MO. Excellent condition. 2 1/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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