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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Original Shell Gasoline Pump Globe1708 - Original Shell Gasoline Pump Globe
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Original Shell Gasoline Pump Globe, in as found condition. No chips or cracks. One side has a 2 inch mold crease above the H, not a crack. 18 X18 X 11
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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J. E. Sykes Rye Whiskies Calendar1709 - J. E. Sykes Rye Whiskies Calendar
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Very Rare J. E. Sykes Rye Whiskies Embossed Paper Calendar, Stunning image and colors on this very rare sign. No Calendar Pages, Framed Under Glass, P
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Dupont Automobile Paint Porcelain Sign1710 - Dupont Automobile Paint Porcelain Sign
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Dupont Automobile Paint Porcelain Sign, 2 sided. Excellent condition. 36 X 28 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Pure as Gold Motor Oil Can1711 - Pure as Gold Motor Oil Can
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Pure as Gold Motor Oil Can. 2 Gallon, Excellent Condition.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Two Bronze Good Year Customer Plaques1712 - Two Bronze Good Year Customer Plaques
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Two Bronze Good Year Customer Plaques, one for W.D. Marshall 10 Years of Friendly Relations and one for R. S. Smith 15 Years. Excellent Condition. 12
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Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Original Sinclair Dino Gasoline Pump Globe1713 - Original Sinclair Dino Gasoline Pump Globe
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Original Sinclair Dino Gasoline Pump Globe, plastic collar and two glass inserts. No chips or cracks, some tar on one lense that could be cleaned off.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Original Visable Gas Pump Cylinder1714 - Original Visable Gas Pump Cylinder
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Original visable gas pump cylinder, original gallon markings, blue glass. Very difficult to find these. No chips or cracks 12 inch diameter X 26 inche
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Original Visable Gas Pump Cylinder1715 - Original Visable Gas Pump Cylinder
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Original visable gas pump cylinder, clear glass. No chips or cracks. 12 inch diameter X 26 inches long.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
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Standard Crown Gasoline Pump Globe1716 - Standard Crown Gasoline Pump Globe
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Original Standard Crown Gasoline Pump Globe, red and white. Not a reproduction. No chips or cracks. Approx. 17 inch diameter X 16 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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Nickel Plated Brass Baby Cradle1717 - Nickel Plated Brass Baby Cradle
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Very Rare Nickel plated brass Baby Cradle with fly net canopy. Comes with Battenberg bedding. A great piece for displaying a doll collection. Excellen
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
 
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Early Doll Buggy1718 - Early Doll Buggy
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Early Doll Buggy with original stenciling and wood wheels. Good condition. Approx. 24 inches wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Fancy Wicker Pramulator1719 - Fancy Wicker Pramulator
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Fancy Wicker Pramulator, baby buggy with parasol. Wood Spoke wheels. This is one of the nicest one of these we have offered for sale. Excellent Origin
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,500.00
Sold to 91161712546 for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Very early Victorian Wood Pramulator1720 - Very early Victorian Wood Pramulator
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Very early Victorian Wood Pramulator, baby buggy with canopy. Original upholstery in excellent condition. Approx. 48 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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Round Wood Letter Box1721 - Round Wood Letter Box
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Round Wood Letter Box, no key. Excellent condition. 9 1/2 inch diameter X 15 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Curved Glass Counter Top Showcase1722 - Curved Glass Counter Top Showcase
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Curved Glass Counter Top Showcase. Nickel, good condition. 36 x 24 x 12 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (400.00) = 400.00
 
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Oak Bank Counter1723 - Oak Bank Counter
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Beautiful Oak Bank Counter. Excellent Refinished Condition. 10 feet wide, 4 feet deep and 39 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,750.00) = 2,750.00
 
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Hardware Store Rotating Bolt Cabinet1724 - Hardware Store Rotating Bolt Cabinet
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Hardware Store Rotating Bolt Cabinet Hexagon Shape, One drawer knob missing otherwise Excellent Condition, 23 inches diameter 32 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
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Hardware Store Bolt Cabinet1725 - Hardware Store Bolt Cabinet
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Hardware Store Bolt Cabinet. Original porcelain pulls with 72 drawers. All original excellent condition. 22 inch diameter X 33 inches tall
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,400.00) = 2,400.00
 
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Nebraska Seed Company Oak Display Case1726 - Nebraska Seed Company Oak Display Case
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Nebraska Seed Company Oak Display Case, Omaha, NB. Oak case with seed packets included, excellent condition. 29 X 48 X 8 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (900.00) = 900.00
 
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Corticelli Silk Spool Cabinet1727 - Corticelli Silk Spool Cabinet
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Corticelli Silk Spool Cabinet, Missing the center turn table. bottom drawer, Some slight wear to stenciling otherwise good condition, 20 x 30 1/2 x 20
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to stacylgin for (250.00 + 50.00BP) = 300.00
 
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Henrichs Exhibition Cane Show Case1728 - Henrichs Exhibition Cane Show Case
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Cane Case from the Henrichs Exhibition Showcase Company, Erie, PA. Glass and oak, excellent condition. 31 1/2 X 47 X 27 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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US Army Recruiting Poster1729 - US Army Recruiting Poster
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US Army Recruiting Poster, entitled I Want You, by artist James Montgomery Flagg. A few wrinkles and fold marks otherwise good original condition. 30
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to marciacdot for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Railroad Waiting Area Bench1730 - Railroad Waiting Area Bench
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Railroad Waiting Area Bench. Oak with new upholstery, excellent condition. 130 X 39 1/2 X 27 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Quarter sawn Oak Dental Cabinet Base1731 - Quarter sawn Oak Dental Cabinet Base
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Quarter sawn Oak Dental Cabinet Base. Excellent condition. 33 X 37 X 20 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
 
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Childs Oak Morris Chair1732 - Childs Oak Morris Chair
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Childs Oak Morris Chair. Excellent restored condition. 18 X 28 X 27 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Macys Brand Ladies Roll Top Desk.1733 - Macys Brand Ladies Roll Top Desk.
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Macys Brand Ladies Roll Top Desk. The Macys metal tag is still in tact around the front key hole on the roll top cylinder. Quarter sawn oak with the o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,500.00) = 1,500.00
 
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Sandfords Ink Store Display Case1734 - Sandfords Ink Store Display Case
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Sandfords Ink Store Display Case. Oak and glass with stenciled lettering. Excellent condition. 19 X 31 1/2 X 13 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (450.00) = 450.00
 
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Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles1735 - Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles
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Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles. Original caps and paper labels. Various conditions, 10 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles1736 - Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles
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Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles. Original caps and paper labels. Various conditions, 8 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Four Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles1737 - Four Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles
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Four Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles. Original caps and paper labels. Very good condition, 10 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to mleb257 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles1738 - Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles
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Three Misc. Sandford Ink Bottles. Original caps and paper labels. Very good condition, 11 and 6 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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Signet Carmine Writing Fluid Bottle1739 - Signet Carmine Writing Fluid Bottle
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Signet Carmine Writing Fluid Bottle, made by Le Pages Glue Company. Original paper label and spout. Good condition. 9 1/2 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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Hyperior Ink Bottle1740 - Hyperior Ink Bottle
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Hyperior Ink Bottle by the J and E.I. Moore Company, Warren, Mass. Green glass with original paper label. Excellent condition. 9 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Zanzibar Carbon Ink Bottle1741 - Zanzibar Carbon Ink Bottle
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Zanzibar-Carbon Ink Bottle. Cobalt blue glass, original paper label and pour spout. Excellent condition. 6 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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F.S. Webster Co. Pencil Sharpener1742 - F.S. Webster Co. Pencil Sharpener
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F.S. Webster Co. Pencil Sharpener. Patent date 1900. Boston, MASS, Excellent original condition. 4 x 7 x, 5 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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A.W. Faber Lead Pencil Store Display1743 - A.W. Faber Lead Pencil Store Display
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A.W. Faber Thin Lead Pencil Store Display with celluloid top. Very good condition. 14 X 9 1/2 X 5 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to remey for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Very Early Pencil Sharpener1744 - Very Early Pencil Sharpener
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Very Early Pencil Sharpener by the National Office Supply Co. Zion, IL. Original decal paper on bottom. 4 inches wide.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
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Wallace Invader Pencil Tin1745 - Wallace Invader Pencil Tin
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Wallace Invader Pencil Tin. Excellent condition. 8 inches tall.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
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Rare Coin Operated Pencil Dispenser1746 - Rare Coin Operated Pencil Dispenser
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Rare Coin Operated Pencil Dispenser. Cast Aluminum. The Osborne Specialty Co. Number 1193 Series HS28. Hung on the wall. Comes with key. Excellent ori
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold to sec91302 for (600.00 + 120.00BP) = 720.00
 
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Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case1747 - Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case
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Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case. Original labels in compartments. Excellent original condition. 12 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 10 1/4.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to lusting308 for (100.00 + 20.00BP) = 120.00
 
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Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case1748 - Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case
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Hunt Pins Oak Store Display Case. Very good original condition. 14 x 5 1/4 x 13 1/4 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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Very early U.S. Automatic Pencil Sharpener1749 - Very early U.S. Automatic Pencil Sharpener
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Very early U.S. Automatic Pencil Sharpener. Mfg. by the Automatic Pencil Sharpener Co., NY Patent date 1907. Comes with two extra blades. Excellent or
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Watermans Ideal Fountain Pen Showcase1750 - Watermans Ideal Fountain Pen Showcase
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Watermans Ideal Fountain Pen Showcase. Oak and glass with cast iron legs. Excellent condition, one of the best we have ever seen. 17 X 42 X 16 1/2 inc
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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Garden City Beer Early Reverse Glass Sign1751 - Garden City Beer Early Reverse Glass Sign
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Garden City Beer Early Reverse Glass Sign, in contemporary frame. This is a stunning early 1900s sign in Excellent condition. 16 1/2 X 32 1/2 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to lineman42 for (800.00 + 160.00BP) = 960.00
 
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Blatz Brewing Company Canvas Sign1752 - Blatz Brewing Company Canvas Sign
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Val Blatz Brewing Co., Milwaukee, USA Canvas Sign. Oleogragh, artist R. Bohnet dated 1913 in original frame. Great subject matter. We have not seen th
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,900.00) = 2,900.00
 
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Gunds Peerless Beer Self Framed Tin Sign1753 - Gunds Peerless Beer Self Framed Tin Sign
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Gunds Peerless Beer Self Framed Tin Sign, John Gund Brewing Co., La Cross, Wis., some rust on the rim at 12:00 otherwise excellent condition, 31 x 23
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,100.00) = 2,100.00
 
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Red Raven Splits Tin Serving Tray1754 - Red Raven Splits Tin Serving Tray
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Red Raven Splits Tin Serving Tray. A few scratches on his head, otherwise good condition. 12 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to barry560_1 for (200.00 + 40.00BP) = 240.00
 
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Hampden Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray1755 - Hampden Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray
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Hampden Brewing Co. Tin Serving Tray. Willimansett, MASS. Mint Condition. 13 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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Strohs Bohemian Beer Tin Serving Tray1756 - Strohs Bohemian Beer Tin Serving Tray
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Strohs Bohemian Beer Tin Serving Tray. Detroit, MI. Near Mint condition, 12 inch diameter.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 800.00
Sold to liquidbrea.. for (300.00 + 60.00BP) = 360.00
 
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Nickel Plate Bottled Beer sign1757 - Nickel Plate Bottled Beer sign
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Nickel Plate Bottled Beer sign. Centlivere Brewing Co., Fort Wayne, IN, Framed Under Glass, excellent condition, 20 x 24 inches.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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