MORPHY AUCTIONS Fri. Sept. 21, 2012 Auction 2012-09-21 Auction - 719 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 5
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551: Gibbons Bock LP Cone Top. *359: P. Schoenhofen Brewing Co. Lithograph on Wood.427: Pom-Roy Beer Tap Knob.
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MORPHY AUCTIONS Fri. Sept. 21, 2012 Auction

The Adolf Grenke Breweriana Collection, September 21 - September 22, 2012 This premier 40-year collection of beer cans, signs, taps could bring well over $1 million. Dan Morphy, CEO of Morphy Auctions, has confirmed that the renowned Adolf Grenke breweriana collection will be auctioned in its entirety at the Morphys gallery on Sept. 21-22, 2012. ?No other consignments will be added. The entire two-day sale will be devoted exclusively to this outstanding single-owner collection, which we anticipate will bring well over a million dollars,? said Morphy. Amassed over a period of more than 40 years, the Grenke collection includes as many as 500 highly collectible vintage beer cans. The can collection is regarded as one of the finest collections of its kind ever assembled, with some of the cans expected to sell for $20,000 to $60,000 each.? The collection also includes over 400 beer taps ? with many expected to realize more than $1,000 each ? and a bevy of colorful advertising signs. Highlights include over 50 Gillco glass light-up signs, and two examples of late-19th-century Anheuser-Busch signs of such rarity that they are not even represented in the famed St. Louis brewery?s archive. ?What makes the Grenke collection so exciting as a whole is its condition. Mr. Grenke always adhered to very strict buying guidelines. He bought only items that were in near-mint-plus condition or better. Even when something extremely rare was offered to him, he would pass if it did not satisfy his standards for condition,? said Morphy. Because of the importance of the Grenke collection, Morphy has enlisted the services of two noted specialists to handle the grading and description of its contents...
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Utah Brau Acid-Etched Beer Glass.: Chicago. With eagle logo. Some wear and fading throughout but glass and rim are clean overall. Comes with an old newspaper ad for Utah Brau Brew. Condition (Very Good). Size 3 - 5/8" T.
0098: Utah Brau Acid-Etched Beer Glass.Est. $75-$100
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Atlas Brewing Co. Acid-Etched Beer Glass.: Light wear and fading to imprint. Clean glass overall. Tougher Chicago glass to find. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 3 - 5/8" T.
0099: Atlas Brewing Co. Acid-Etched Beer Glass.Est. $150-$300
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Lot of 3: Prima Beer Glasses.: All with raised pebble etching lettering. Little to no wear overall. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 7 - 1/2" T.
0102: Lot of 3: Prima Beer Glasses.Est. $75-$125
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Shabbona Brew Acid-Etched Beer Glass.: Ottawa Brewery. With Indian logo. Light wear to imprint with clean glass. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 - 7/8" T.
0104: Shabbona Brew Acid-Etched Beer Glass.Est. $200-$350
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Western Brewery Co. Beer Glass.: Acid-etched factory scene. Nice, clean example with one minor flea bite type chip to rim. Super rare glass from Belleville, IL. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
0106: Western Brewery Co. Beer Glass.Est. $700-$1,000
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Lot of 6: Enameled Pilsner Glasses.: Includes two rare Trophy, Monarch, Patrick Henry, and others. Most with nice, clean imprints. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 7 - 1/4" T.
0107: Lot of 6: Enameled Pilsner Glasses.Est. $400-$600
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Reisch Enameled Beer Glass.: Rare Illinois Reisch Clique glass. Condition (near Mint). Size 4 - 3/4" T. CORRECTION: Estimate has been adjusted to more accurately reflect the lot.
0109: Reisch Enameled Beer Glass.Est. $600-$850
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Keeley Enameled Beer Glass.: Rare Keeley Special Premium stemmed glass with one flea bite chip to bottom of base. Condition (Excellent). Size 7" T. CORRECTION: Estimate has been adjusted to more accurately reflect the lot.
0110: Keeley Enameled Beer Glass.Est. $600-$900
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Lot of 3: Enameled Beer Glasses.: Includes Pennant (hard-to-find), Ruff-Riedel, and SternBrau. All are in nice overall condition. The Pennant glass has some light wear. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 5 - 1/4" T.
0111: Lot of 3: Enameled Beer Glasses.Est. $250-$550
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Lot of 3: Enameled Beer Glasses.: Includes EMS and two Rheingold's. All are in nice overall condition. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 4 - 3/4" T.
0112: Lot of 3: Enameled Beer Glasses.Est. $150-$300
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Weinhard's Beers Fob.: Circa 1912. Nice enameled fob with nice detail to eagle. Condition (Excellent). Size 1 - 3/4" T.
0113: Weinhard's Beers Fob.Est. $150-$250
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Portland City Brewery Watch Fob.: Circa 1905. Incredible embossed detail throughout chain with factory scene. Individual pieces include Mt. Hood, Foreign Exhibits, and Agriculture Palace. Shows overall wear from use. Condition (Very
0114: Portland City Brewery Watch Fob.Est. $350-$500
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Anheuser-Busch Double-Sided Match Safe.: Incredible detail with tarnishing throughout. Condition (Very Good). Size 2 - 3/4" T.
0116: Anheuser-Busch Double-Sided Match Safe.Est. $100-$150
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Anheuser-Busch Embossed Pocket Knife.: With Adolphus Busch portrait in peep hole. Nice overall condition with just light wear. Blades are intact. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 - 1/4" L.
0117: Anheuser-Busch Embossed Pocket Knife.Est. $400-$600
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Anheuser-Busch Train & Boxcar Pendant/Fob.: Nice overall detail to the refrigerator boxcar. Possibly Sterling. Condition (Excellent). Size 1 - 1/4" T.
0118: Anheuser-Busch Train & Boxcar Pendant/Fob.Est. $100-$150
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Salt Lake City Brewing Company Fob.: Nice detail. Some wear (from use) and tarnishing overall. Condition (Very Good). Size 1 - 1/2" T.
0120: Salt Lake City Brewing Company Fob.Est. $50-$75
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