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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Two Lemp Beer Tin Chargers1445 - Two Lemp Beer Tin Chargers
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Two Lemp Beer Tin Chargers, St. Louis, MO, Woman has some minor scratches at 3:00 and around the edge otherwise very good condition, Man has some rust
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Hampden Lager Tin Serving Tray1446 - Hampden Lager Tin Serving Tray
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Hampden Lager Tin Serving Tray, Hampden Brewing Co., Willimansett, Ma, excellent condition, 13 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Garrett, American Wines Tin Serving Tray1447 - Garrett, American Wines Tin Serving Tray
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Garrett and Co. American Wines Tin Serving Tray, Norfolk, VA and St. Louis, MO, some minor scratches around the rim and a rust spot at 12:00 otherwise
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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1905 Acme Brewing Co. Vienna Art Plate1448 - 1905 Acme Brewing Co. Vienna Art Plate
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1905 Acme Brewing Co. Tin Vienna Art Plate, San Francisco, California, near mint condition, 10 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Mendota Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray1449 - Mendota Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray
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The Mendota Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray, Mendota, IL, 1908, excellent condition, 13 1/4 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to deweysa797i for (375.00 + 75.00BP) = 450.00
 
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Pabst Brewing Co. Paper Sign1450 - Pabst Brewing Co. Paper Sign
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Pabst Brewing Co. Paper Sign, Milwaukee, WI, Great Color and Subject Matter. Excellent condition, Framed Under Glass, image only 32 1/2 x 24 1/2 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,000.00) = 2,000.00
 
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Buffalo Lager Beer, Porter Tin Serving Tray1451 - Buffalo Lager Beer, Porter Tin Serving Tray
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Buffalo Lager Beer and Porter Tin Serving Tray, Buffalo Brewing Co., Sacramento, California, some scratches on the image and chips on the rim, fair to
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to bobwelch for (175.00 + 35.00BP) = 210.00
 
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Rare Rainier Beer Paper Sign1452 - Rare Rainier Beer Paper Sign
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Very Rare Rainier Beer Paper Sign, Seattle Brewing and Malting Co., Seattle, WA, Framed Under Glass, excellent condition, image 20 x 15 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (425.00 + 85.00BP) = 510.00
 
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Two California Beer Tin Serving Trays1453 - Two California Beer Tin Serving Trays
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Salinas Beer Tin Serving Tray, Salinas Brewing Co., Salinas, California, some chips around the rim otherwise excellent condition. And a Fresno Beer Ti
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to ztrayn for (450.00 + 90.00BP) = 540.00
 
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Two Golden State Beer Tin Serving Trays1454 - Two Golden State Beer Tin Serving Trays
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Two Golden State Beer Tin Serving Trays, Milwaukee Brewing Co., San Francisco, California, A pretty Lady with nail hole and scratch at 12:00, minor p
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (850.00 + 170.00BP) = 1,020.00
 
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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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