The Ponder Collection 2007-04-20 Auction - 624 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 21
1609- REPUBLIC P47D THUNDERBOLT1586- EVINRUDE ELTO PAL OUTBOARD MOTOR1097- WOODEN JAGUAR PLAQUE AND STAINED GLASS PANEL
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Auburn, IN, United States
Auction Details

The Ponder Collection

RM Auctions is delighted to announce the sale of the Gene Ponder Collection with over 60 motor cars as well as 1000 lots of outstanding memorabilia, petroliana, collectibles and nostalgia, all offered without reserve. The Ponder Collection represents over 20 years of astute collecting and features a dazzling array of European and American built motor cars, many of which are one-off examples offered for public sale for the first time in decades, all in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
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1488- KEMPSHALL TYRES SIGN: Porcelain Approx. 14x28 inches.This extremely rare example features images of a period tire and crossed Union Jacks. Its colors are bright, but the surface shows considerable discoloration at left
1488: 1488- KEMPSHALL TYRES SIGNEst. $2,500-$3,000
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1489- DUNLOP TIRES SIGN: Porcelain; 55x28 inches.This example's colors are bright and the surface has acquired a nice patina over the years. Small marks and scratches are evident on the surface, but more serious damage is
1489: 1489- DUNLOP TIRES SIGNEst. $1,000-$1,500
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1490- MOBIL PEGASUS SIGN: Porcelain; 108x75 inches.This example's colors are bright, and the finish is somewhat glossy. Close inspection reveals extensive use of inpainting to repair areas of chipping and rust. Inpainting is
1490: 1490- MOBIL PEGASUS SIGNEst. $2,500-$3,500
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1491- GRANT BATTERY AND GOODYEAR SIGNS: Embossed Tin; 13x39 inches, Embossed Tin; 71x18 inches.The surface of the Grant Battery sign shows considerable marking and scratching, particularly along the raised perimeter. Perimeter is also
1491: 1491- GRANT BATTERY AND GOODYEAR SIGNSEst. $600-$1,200
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1492- PIRELLI SIGN: Porcelain; 38x38 inches.This rare example features bright colors and a glossy finish. Surface shows a few notable chips, with further chipping visible at perimeter. RM Grade: 6+.
1492: 1492- PIRELLI SIGNEst. $700-$900
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1493- ILLUMINATED MOBIL LUBRICANTS SIGN: Plastic/Metal, Approx. 14x36 inches.This example's colors are bright; the surface shows a few isolated scratches and minor discoloration, but otherwise presents nicely. Some minor scratching is
1493: 1493- ILLUMINATED MOBIL LUBRICANTS SIGNEst. $500-$800
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1494- U.S. TIRES SIGN: Embossed Tin; 72x19 inches.This 1940s era example has bright colors and a glossy finish. The surface shows minor scratching and scuffing, but is overall quite presentable. The perimeter is clean and
1494: 1494- U.S. TIRES SIGNEst. $400-$800
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1495- ILLUMINATED AGIP MOTOR OILS SIGN: Plastic/Metal; 37x12 inches.This example's colors are bright and the plastic panel shows no notable imperfections. The metal housing is in similarly good condition. RM Grade: 9.
1495: 1495- ILLUMINATED AGIP MOTOR OILS SIGNEst. $700-$900
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1497- DUNLOP TIRES SIGNS: Tin; Double-sided; 52x28 inches. Tin; Embossed Lettering; 13x59 inches. Tin; 60x14 inches. Lot features three Dunlop tire signs. The first is double sided and has minor scratching, visible primarily
1497: 1497- DUNLOP TIRES SIGNSEst. $500-$800
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1499- DUNLOP THERMOMETER AND BUTTON: Tin; 10x30 inches.Porcelain, Approx. 14 inches in diameter The surface of the thermometer shows some scratching and areas of paint loss. However, image area is largely unaffected. Mounting holes show
1499: 1499- DUNLOP THERMOMETER AND BUTTONEst. $1,000-$1,500
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1500- BOWES SEAL FAST THERMOMETER AND SIGN: Tin; 8x38 inches. Tin; Double-sided; 20x28 inches.Circa 1947, the thermometer's surface shows minor scratching and scuffing, particularly at perimeter. Mounting holes show minor wear. RM Grade: 7+.
1500: 1500- BOWES SEAL FAST THERMOMETER AND SIGNEst. $600-$1,000
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1501- RAC GET YOU HOME SERVICE SIGN: Porcelain; 22x27 inches.This two-piece sign has bright colors and a glossy finish. The surface shows a few minor scratches and marks, but generally presents well. A few minor scrapes are also evident
1501: 1501- RAC GET YOU HOME SERVICE SIGNEst. $400-$600
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1502- "BP" PLUS SIGN: Porcelain; 21x24 inches.This example has bright colors and a glossy finish. The surface shows notable areas of chipping and rust around mounting holes, particularly at the top left corner. The
1502: 1502- "BP" PLUS SIGNEst. $400-$600
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1503- PENN SEAL MOTOR OIL SIGN: Embossed Tin; 28x12 inches.Colors are bright, finish is shiny. The surface shows minor scratching and scuffing, particularly on raised lettering. Minor wrinkling is present around the perimeter. RM
1503: 1503- PENN SEAL MOTOR OIL SIGNEst. $400-$800
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1504- HASTINGS PISTON RINGS SIGN: Embossed Tin; 12x17 inches.Colors are bright, finish is shiny. The surface shows no notable flaws and features a whimsical graphic of 'Detective Hastings'. The perimeter is in similarly good
1504: 1504- HASTINGS PISTON RINGS SIGNEst. $300-$400
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1505- DISPLAY CASE: 47x91x20 inches.Presented here is an exquisite wood display case featuring interior illumination, glass doors and sides, adjustable glass shelves and a mirrored back.
1505: 1505- DISPLAY CASEEst. $1,800-$2,200
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1506- DISPLAY CASES: 35x77x22 inches, 29x85x16 inches.This glass and metal display case features glass shelves and interior illumination. Glass panel on roof is cracked. Also offered here is a unique semi-circular glass
1506: 1506- DISPLAY CASESEst. $1,000-$1,500
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1507- DISPLAY CASES: 35x77x22 inches.These hexagonal-shaped glass cases have mirrored ceilings and floors, glass shelves and halogen lighting located on each of the display levels. The cabinets are in very nice condition
1507: 1507- DISPLAY CASESEst. $1,000-$1,500
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1508- DISPLAY CASES: Lot includes two glass and metal display cases that feature interior illumination, adjustable staggered glass shelves, sliding glass front doors, and mirrored backs and floors.
1508: 1508- DISPLAY CASESEst. $600-$900
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1509- DISPLAY CASES: Lot includes two glass and metal display cases that feature interior illumination, adjustable staggered glass shelves, sliding glass front doors, and mirrored backs and floors.
1509: 1509- DISPLAY CASESEst. $600-$900
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1510- DISPLAY CASES: Lot includes two glass and metal display cases that feature interior illumination, adjustable staggered glass shelves, sliding glass front doors, and mirrored backs and floors.
1510: 1510- DISPLAY CASESEst. $600-$900
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1511- SHADOWBOX END TABLES: Lot includes a pair of dark wood and glass end tables topped with a glass display cabinet. These pieces provide a graceful way to incorporate the display of cherished objects into a living area.
1511: 1511- SHADOWBOX END TABLESEst. $600-$800