Petroliana & Advertising

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New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada

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Petroliana & Advertising

Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.

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An exciting offering of fresh-to-the-market, investment-grade advertising signs, tins and related memorabilia from the 1890s to the 1970s. Features petroliana, soda and general store advertising signs including many high grade and seldom seen examples. Also includes a clean offering of Canadian motor oil quarts, gas pumps and petroliana, and a recently discovered hoard of advertising from the Black Horse Brewery. The Helen & Gordon Vokey collection includes a run of Coca-Cola trays from 1910-1961 as well as a well-curated gathering of signs and related collectibles. Highlights include a ?survivor? Coca-Cola Vendo 44 vending machine, a Cities Service ?Kite'' curb sign, a Carhartt?s Overalls die cut corner sign, and a 1957 Wurlitzer Jukebox just to name a few.

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Black Horse Coasters, Tray Liner and Labels: Lot consists of eight (8) items including three octagonal coasters (with an original cellophane wrapper) created by famed Canadian cartoonist Lou Skuce (1886-1951), two round coasters, a double sided

0073: Black Horse Coasters, Tray Liner and LabelsEst. CA$250-CA$350

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Black Horse Playing Cards: Lot consists of three (3) complete decks of playing cards. One deck features "Leo Magnus II" standing in a field. The other two decks feature a horse head cameo; one facing left and the other facing

0074: Black Horse Playing CardsEst. CA$400-CA$600

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Dawes Kingsbeer Porcelain Ashtray: Kingsbeer Lager was one of the six brands (and the only "lager" style beer) produced by Dawes Breweries. This example is the variation without the script on the rim. Pristine condition. Enamelled

0075: Dawes Kingsbeer Porcelain AshtrayEst. CA$200-CA$300

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0076: Dawes Kingsbeer Porcelain AshtrayEst. CA$300-CA$500

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Dawes Black Horse Porcelain Ashtrays: Lot consists of two (2) rectangular porcelain ashtrays. The rim on one ashtray advertises "Dawes Black Horse Ale & Porter, Dawes Cream Porter and Dawes Kingsbeer Lager" while the other ashtray states

0077: Dawes Black Horse Porcelain AshtraysEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Dawes Black Horse Brewery Porcelain Ashtray: The rim of the ashtray advertises Black Horse Ale while the center of the tray features the horse emblem and company name. Areas of light staining and hairline cracks are evident in the center of the

0078: Dawes Black Horse Brewery Porcelain AshtrayEst. CA$250-CA$450

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Dawes Black Horse Beer Tray: Black Horse Ale & Porter stamped aluminum tray with painted highlights. Some minor losses are evident in the yellow and red highlights while more moderate to heavy areas of paint loss exist in the

0079: Dawes Black Horse Beer TrayEst. CA$175-CA$250

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Dawes Brewery Black Horse Porcelain Beer Tray: Dawes Black Horse Ale & Porter serving tray featuring the horse with the heavy feathering around the hooves. A couple of very fine scuffs and light surface scratches are evident on the face of the

0080: Dawes Brewery Black Horse Porcelain Beer TrayEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Dawes Black Horse "Rookwood Granite" Porcelain Beer Tray: Dawes Black Horse Ale & Porter serving tray. A couple of dark stains are evident on the horse and two faint ring marks exist in the lower half of the tray. Two chips in the porcelain are evident

0081: Dawes Black Horse "Rookwood Granite" Porcelain Beer TrayEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Dawes Black Horse "Leo Magnus II" Porcelain Beer Tray: Dawes Black Horse Ale & Porter serving tray. One light surface scuff is evident on the horse and a small chip exists on the back of the rim edge. Overall, the tray is in good condition and displays

0082: Dawes Black Horse "Leo Magnus II" Porcelain Beer TrayEst. CA$250-CA$350

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Dawes Brewery Black Horse Porcelain Beer Tray: Dawes Black Horse Ale & Porter serving tray. Exhibits some light surface scratches on the face and back of the tray. Two areas of porcelain loss are evident on the back of the rim edge. Overall, the

0083: Dawes Brewery Black Horse Porcelain Beer TrayEst. CA$200-CA$300

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Dawes Black Horse Tin Litho Beer Tray: Dawes Black Horse Ale serving tray. A few light scratches and spots of paint loss are evident on the face of the tray while the gilt rim edge exhibits moderate to heavy toning. Scattered areas of

0084: Dawes Black Horse Tin Litho Beer TrayEst. CA$500-CA$700

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Dawes Brewery Black Horse Brass Beer Tray: This example is the scarce variation featuring the "80 St. Maurice St., Lachine, P.Q." address in the bottle script. Heavy engraved brass with yellow, red and black painted highlights. The face and

0085: Dawes Brewery Black Horse Brass Beer TrayEst. CA$1,200-CA$1,500

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Perrin's Soda Water Squat Blob Top Glass Bottle: Perrin's soda water was a product of London, Ontario. Exhibits minor base edge chips and a minor chip inside the top. Embossed script has been highlighted with paint. Embossed aqua squat blob top

0086: Perrin's Soda Water Squat Blob Top Glass BottleEst. CA$150-CA$200

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Coca-Cola Straight-Sided Bottles: Lot consists of twenty-three (23) dug bottles. From the Helen & Gordon Vokey Collection. Each exhibits varying degrees of stain and sickness. Scattered minor chips, bruises and fisheyes. Each Marked:

0087: Coca-Cola Straight-Sided BottlesEst. CA$250-CA$350

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Ontario Seltzer Bottles: Includes one Pilgrim Bros, Hamilton Mineral Water green seltzer bottle, one Toronto Stone Ginger Beer pink paneled seltzer bottle, and one La Kola Co., Hamilton, Ontario blue seltzer bottle. Spigots

0088: Ontario Seltzer BottlesEst. CA$400-CA$600

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George Bernhardt, Galt 2 Gallon Stoneware Jug: Stamped "George Bernhardt / Wines & Liquors / Opera House Block / Galt Ont / 2". Bernhardt initially conducted his wholesale and retail wine and liquor business in the Opera House Block, located in

0089: George Bernhardt, Galt 2 Gallon Stoneware JugEst. CA$400-CA$500

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Hires Rootbeer Mugs: Includes two styles, each featuring the early "ugly boy" graphic. Each exhibit minor surface toning and light craze. Villeroy & Boch. Each stamped, "Villeroy & Boch / Made in Germany" on bottom.

0090: Hires Rootbeer MugsEst. CA$300-CA$400

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Beehive Threadless Insulator: Aqua beehive threadless insulator. Various abrasions and fisheyes from impact and significant thumb-sized chips to the lip of the opening, with sharp edges. Glass. American. 1900s. 3.75" H x 2.75" D.

0091: Beehive Threadless InsulatorEst. CA$400-CA$600

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Canadian Glass Paperweights: A collection of four paperweights including one with a Canadian WWII-ERA military emblem by Paul Isart of Scotland. The paperweight featuring the crucifix sulphide is from Belgium. The "Home Sweet

0092: Canadian Glass PaperweightsEst. CA$400-CA$600

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Longines Watches Queen Elizabeth Countersign: Features an easel back for counter top display. Marked, "Painted by Howard Van Dyke for the Longines Wittnauer collection. Exhibits extremely minor surface scuffs and edge wear. Tagged, "Display by

0093: Longines Watches Queen Elizabeth CountersignEst. CA$150-CA$200

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Humber Cigars Countertop Display: This counter stand features a reverse decalled glass cover and converts a 5c cigar canister into a self-serve countertop store display. Fitted to a period-correct humber cigar tin. Marked, "The

0094: Humber Cigars Countertop DisplayEst. CA$400-CA$600

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Jack Miner Bird House Cigar Box: This cabin-shaped cigar box honours Canadian environmentalist Jack â€˜Birdmanâ€™ Miner who pioneered the banding and monitoring of migratory birds. Features extended

0095: Jack Miner Bird House Cigar BoxEst. CA$200-CA$300

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0096: Diamond Dyes Store CabinetEst. CA$200-CA$300

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59 Webster Street

New Hamburg, Ontario N3A1W6

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