MORPHY AUCTIONS Fri. Sept. 21, 2012 Auction 2012-09-21 Auction - 719 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 8
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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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Blatz Heidelberg Reverse on Glass Bullet Sign.: Glass is in outstanding condition with little to no wear. Wooden base has some slight paint loss but is still solid overall. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 13 - 1/2" T.
0169: Blatz Heidelberg Reverse on Glass Bullet Sign.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Salesman's Sample Gillco Cab Sign.: Nice fox hunt scene with horses jumping over a fence. Paint is clean overall with some light wear around bottom edge. Foil of backing, metal frame, and case are all in nice condition. Possibly one of
0170: Salesman's Sample Gillco Cab Sign.Est. $3,500-$5,500
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Tannenbaum Beer Cab Style Gillco Sign.: Marathon City Brewing Company. Nice graphic sign with some overall fading to sign and lettering. Pine tree mountain scene is slightly faded. Glass is clean overall along with the base and backing.
0171: Tannenbaum Beer Cab Style Gillco Sign.Est. $1,200-$1,800
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Tiger Head Ale & Porter Painted Tin Lithograph.: Pre-prohibition. Bright, beautiful colors throughout with nice detail. Shows some overall flaking and spidering throughout. Still displays well. Dynamite tiger head. Unique and possibly only one
0175: Tiger Head Ale & Porter Painted Tin Lithograph.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Bushkill Beer Tin Over Cardboard Sign.: Manufactured by the Permanent Sign and Display Company in Reading, PA. Nice embossed and raised labeled IRTP stubby bottle. Embossed lettering has some slight haze; otherwise, sign is a clean and
0177: Bushkill Beer Tin Over Cardboard Sign.Est. $400-$800
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Yusay Beer Plastic Light-Up Sign.: Original cord. Some overall crazing to gold and light wear throughout. Condition (Very Good). Size 6 - 3/4" x 11 -1/2".
0180: Yusay Beer Plastic Light-Up Sign.Est. $150-$250
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McAvoy Malt Marrow Beer Fan.: Pre-prohibition. Nice graphical scene with little boy and dogs. Some staining to fan and nice detail to wooden handle. Possibly only known example. Condition (Very Good). Size 14" T.
0181: McAvoy Malt Marrow Beer Fan.Est. $200-$450
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Edelweiss Light Beer Flat Top Beer Can.: Like 058-40 but no white on can. Likely an unfinished can. Appears to be rolled. Near-perfect with just a few small scratches. Condition (A1+).
0182: Edelweiss Light Beer Flat Top Beer Can.Est. $50-$150
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Pub Malt Lager Pull Tab Beer Can.: 111-13. Almost perfect. Air sealed. Condition (A1++).
0183: Pub Malt Lager Pull Tab Beer Can.Est. $100-$200
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Old Crown Bock Flat Top & Pull Top Cans.: 105-20, 105-23, and 100-04. All clean with bottoms that have been opened. Condition (A1+).
0184: Old Crown Bock Flat Top & Pull Top Cans.Est. $100-$150
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Eastside Genuine Bock Flat Top Beer Can.: 058-22. Very clear metallic. Light scratch toward top all around and likely case wear. Bottom has been opened. Condition (1/1+).
0185: Eastside Genuine Bock Flat Top Beer Can.Est. $100-$200
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Fox Head Malt Liquor Flat Top Beer Can.: 066-17. A few humidity spots. Overall clear, nice metallic. Condition (1).
0187: Fox Head Malt Liquor Flat Top Beer Can.Est. $200-$350
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Trophy Beer HP Cone Top Beer Can.: 187-08. IRTP. Very clean with a few very small spots. Retains some finish on spout. Condition (1/1+).
0188: Trophy Beer HP Cone Top Beer Can.Est. $250-$350
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Old Reading Beer Crowntainer Beer Can.: 197-25. Near perfect all around. Condition (A1+).
0189: Old Reading Beer Crowntainer Beer Can.Est. $250-$400
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Lot of 30: Self-Opening Beer Cans.: Some sleepers and some nice cans. Condition (1/1+ to A1+).
0190: Lot of 30: Self-Opening Beer Cans.Est. $300-$400
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Prima Ale HP Cone Top Beer Can.: 179-26. A very few minor scratches. Retains a little of the finish on the spout. Condition (A1+).
0191: Prima Ale HP Cone Top Beer Can.Est. $400-$600
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