Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
543: Coke Times Square Spectacular Neon Sign.636: 1940 Coca-Cola Vertical Poster.402: Lot of 2: 1940s Dr. Pepper Posters.
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Denver, PA, United States
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Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction

Bob Levy Coin-Op, Adv. & Toys - 10AM September 02 - September 03, 2011 Morphy’s to auction premier Bob Levy collection of antique, vintagecoin-op machines in Sept. 2-3 sale On Sept. 3, 2011, Morphy’s will be transformed into an arcade of color and sound as the central Pennsylvania company auctions the late Bob Levy’s revered personal collection of gambling and coin-op machines. The painstakingly amassed collection of 400 antique and vintage machines will be offered unpicked and in its entirety during the second session of Morphy’s Sept. 2-3 Coin Op, Antique Advertising and General Store sale. Bob Levy was a renowned expert on coin-ops who bought and sold only the rarest and best examples. For many years he based his antiques business “The Unique One” in a Pennsauken, N.J., showroom, but his clientele was a global one. He was a fountainhead of coin-op knowledge and such a presence in the hobby that collectors far and wide referred to him as simply “the slot machine guy.” In October of 2009, Levy joined the Morphy Auctions team to head a new department for antique gambling and coin-op machines. “When Bob passed away in February, we were honored to learn that, in his estate planning, Bob had entrusted us to auction his collection of prized machines, which he called his ‘keepers,’” said Morphy’s CEO Dan Morphy. Perhaps the most important piece in the collection is the Superior 5-Cent Horse Race slot machine described in the catalog as “the best of the best.” One of the most coveted machines in coin-op collecting, it has a confection-vending feature... ... View More...
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Motorized Coach/Carriage Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "William Mair". Purple wrap shows some flaking. Felda China, Germany mark on bottom. Some minor gold loss to rims. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 3 - 3/4" T.
0043: Motorized Coach/Carriage Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Blacksmith Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "George McGee". V&D Austria mark on bottom. No gold loss. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
0063: Blacksmith Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$500
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Horse-Drawn Enclosed Wagon Shaving Mug.: Description No gilt name. Marked "Matthew Stein" on wagon. Pink wrap. No mark on bottom. Moderate gold loss to top rim and bottom rim appears to be been regilded in places; otherwise, no cracks,
0073: Horse-Drawn Enclosed Wagon Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Automobile Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "J. Schoal". Felda China Germany mark on bottom and P. Eisenman Barber Shop Supply mark in gold. Appears to be very little gold loss except for the top rim. Condition
0078: Automobile Shaving Mug.Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Singer Sewing Machine Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "J.G. Sible". JP over L France mark on bottom. No observed damages or repairs. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
0143: Singer Sewing Machine Shaving Mug.Est. $700-$900
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Sterling Silver Match Safe.: Description Marked "Sterling". With "D" and floral design. One small dent to backside at top. Condition (Excellent). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0168: Sterling Silver Match Safe.Est. $100-$300
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Lot of 2: Rare Black History Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes Dat's Boss (with detached lid) depicting an elderly African American man with white hair smoking a cigar and Old Kentucky Home depicting a family waiting at the train station.
0188: Lot of 2: Rare Black History Cigar Boxes.Est. $400-$800
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Corkscrew with Flowers Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Charles McNamee". Large Eugene Berninghaus mark on bottom. Mug shows very little gold loss and no chips, cracks, or repairs. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
0010: Corkscrew with Flowers Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Wheelman's Pride Cigar Box.: Description Rare, wonderful example depicting people riding early bicycles on a trail. One outside label. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 1/4" L.
0249: Wheelman's Pride Cigar Box.Est. $400-$800
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Lot of 4: Cardboard 7up Signs.: Description Circa 1948 to 1955. Very little wear on three of the four, very minor staple holes in one and the fourth one has minor staining, edge and border wear and chipping. Condition (Very Good -
0343: Lot of 4: Cardboard 7up Signs.Est. $50-$150
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Lot of 2: Hunting Related Cigar Boxes.: Description Both are rare. Includes Pointers (with detached lid) depicting a dog with dead rabbit and bird and Sure Shot depicting a deer with antlers on a target with a hunter shooting at birds over
0279: Lot of 2: Hunting Related Cigar Boxes.Est. $600-$1,500
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Beautifully and expensively framed and double matted under glass. Classic WWII graphics with Army man in Jeep and Peggy Pepper. Some darkening, one small strong vertical bend line, and a
0423: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $500-$1,000
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Dr. Pepper Marv-Art Reproductions Syrup Dispenser: Description Numbered 324 of 2000, although less than 400 were actually produced. Beautiful condition with no wear and light soiling. Condition (Near Mint).
0425: Dr. Pepper Marv-Art Reproductions Syrup DispenserEst. $500-$1,000
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.: Description Mounted in an expensive frame under glass with double matting. Beautiful, bright, clean, and unused. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size Framed: 36" x 26".
0428: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.Est. $600-$1,200
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Lot of 3: Coca-Cola PAM-Style Thermometers.: Description Circa 1950s to 1986. A number of heavy scratches on the glass of the In Bottles version, otherwise only light wear and light soiling. Condition (Very Good - Near Mint). Size Each: 12
0617: Lot of 3: Coca-Cola PAM-Style Thermometers.Est. $350-$650
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1940s Coca-Cola Kays Display War Plane Festoon.: Description Masonite boards with composition airplanes and original rope included. All five pieces are secured with heavy fishing line on very thick foam core for display purposes only. Little to no
0654: 1940s Coca-Cola Kays Display War Plane Festoon.Est. $2,500-$5,000
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Buster Brown Cigar Tin with Paper Label.: Description By Oulcault. Some paper missing from backside of tin. Only two or three examples are known. Condition (Very Good). Size 5" T.
0324: Buster Brown Cigar Tin with Paper Label.Est. $750-$1,500
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Lot of 2: Tin Pepsi-Cola Thermometers.: Description Circa 1950s and 60s. A few surface scratches, some minor marks, light soiling, corner and edge wear. Condition (Very Good). Largest: 26 - 3/4" T.
0339: Lot of 2: Tin Pepsi-Cola Thermometers.Est. $150-$300
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Dr. Pepper Pin Tray with Cats.: Description Shallow surface dents, rust at center of tray and border. Condition (Good). Size 2 - 1/2" Dia.
0344: Dr. Pepper Pin Tray with Cats.Est. $50-$200
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Embossed Tin Orange Crush 6-Pack Sign.: Description 1930s to 1940s. Beautiful sign in every respect with only the most miniscule of soiling, marks, tiny scratches, or light edge wear. Condition (Near Mint). Size 28" x 12".
0495: Embossed Tin Orange Crush 6-Pack Sign.Est. $800-$1,500
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Binder with Coca-Cola Magazine Ads.: Description Most in full color from the 20s and 30s. Roughly 150 ads. Condition (Near Mint).
0566: Binder with Coca-Cola Magazine Ads.Est. $75-$225
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Coke Times Square Spectacular Neon Sign.: Description 1930s to 1940s. Cincinnati Advertising Products Company (1886 to present). This is a very rare sign and it comes in its own suitcase intended for special events. This same company also
0543: Coke Times Square Spectacular Neon Sign.Est. $4,000-$8,000