Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 12
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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Harvard Club Cigar Box.: Description Unusual, sports related cigar box featuring Harvard University. Outside label depicts men running and rowing. Condition (Excellent). Size 9 - 1/2" L.
0265: Harvard Club Cigar Box.Est. $400-$900
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Yale Campus Cigar Box.: Description Rare box featuring Yale University. Partial outside label and excellent lid label. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 1/2" L.
0266: Yale Campus Cigar Box.Est. $400-$800
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Golfers Sport Cigar Box.: Description Extremely rare sports cigar box. Depicts a lady approaching the ball with a man in a striped jacket and hat with several groups of golfers in the background. One piece of wood is missing
0267: Golfers Sport Cigar Box.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Union Cigars Cigar Box.: Description One of the greatest Civil War and Black History related cigar boxes known. Only a handful have been seen. Beautiful label with Union Soldier offering a cigar. Also shows a cherub, eagle,
0268: Union Cigars Cigar Box.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Dr. Quack's Medical Works Cigar Box.: Description One of the greatest and rarest cigar boxes known. Depicts a gentleman with red turban reading a book with an apothecary cabinet in background. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 1/2" L.
0269: Dr. Quack's Medical Works Cigar Box.Est. $1,000-$2,000
Patriotic Yankee Squire Cigar Box.: Description Dated 1900. Rare. Outside label. Condition (Excellent). Size 6 - 1/8" L.
0270: Patriotic Yankee Squire Cigar Box.Est. $300-$800Lot Passed
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Large & Unusual Gypsy Cigarette Box.: Description Unusual size. Depicting a gypsy lady with flowers and butterflies. Condition (Excellent). Size 9" L.
0271: Large & Unusual Gypsy Cigarette Box.Est. $300-$800
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Old Pards Cigar Box.: Description Very rare. Extra large size. Great image of cigar store with men chatting and picking out cigars. Condition (Excellent). Size 14 - 5/8" L.
0272: Old Pards Cigar Box.Est. $500-$1,000
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Saint Nicholas Cigar Box.: Description One of the rarest known images of an evil looking Santa Claus. Depicts a man with smoke coming out of his mouth. Partial paper label on outside. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 3/8" L.
0273: Saint Nicholas Cigar Box.Est. $500-$1,500
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Wooden Kodak Cigar Box.: Description Quite rare. Lid is detached. Condition (Excellent). Size 7 - 7/8" L.
0274: Wooden Kodak Cigar Box.Est. $600-$1,200
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Speed King Cigar Box.: Description The featured race was held on the beach in Daytona Beach, Florida. Depicting a race car with the Everly Bros. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 1/4" L.
0275: Speed King Cigar Box.Est. $1,000-$2,000
Lot of 2: Wooden Cigar Boxes.: Description Rare. Includes Wish Bone depicting two hands holding a wish bone and Little American (with detached lid) depicting three angels smoking cigars. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 8 -
0276: Lot of 2: Wooden Cigar Boxes.Est. $400-$800Lot Passed
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Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes U.C.T. showing two telegraph poles, train engine, and car and Sport showing dogs in background. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 9 - 1/4" L.
0277: Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.Est. $400-$800
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Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.: Description Both are rare. Includes Stag Party (with detached lid) showing five gentlemen around a table playing cards and Six O'clock Dinner depicting a group of people at a dinner table smoking
0278: Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.Est. $500-$1,200
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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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Lot of 2: Civil War Related Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes Soldier Boy depicting soldiers at camp smoking cigars with American Flag and Starry Flag (lid only) depicting a Union Soldier with his sword overlooking a mountain scene.
0280: Lot of 2: Civil War Related Cigar Boxes.Est. $1,500-$3,000
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Lot of 3: Supreme Court Related Cigar Boxes.: Description All are rare. Includes Three Judges, Oliver Wendell Holmes depicting a picture of Wendell with his home in the background, and Supreme Court depicting the members. Condition (Excellent).
0281: Lot of 3: Supreme Court Related Cigar Boxes.Est. $500-$1,000
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Lot of 3: Political & Historical Cigar Boxes.: Description All are rare. Includes National Stars (with detached lid), Grand Session showing Jefferson leading the Declaration of Independence with committee members, and Washington's Cabinet
0282: Lot of 3: Political & Historical Cigar Boxes.Est. $600-$1,200
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Lot of 3: Cowgirl & Western Cigar Boxes.: Description All are rare. Includes Miss Lou showing a cowgirl holding a whip, Soubrette (lid only) depicting a girl with hat smoking a cigar, and Woodcraft depicting two men cutting down a tree with
0283: Lot of 3: Cowgirl & Western Cigar Boxes.Est. $600-$1,200
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Lot of 2: Great American Cigar Boxes.: Description 1890s. Both are rare. Includes Neighbors (with detached lid) showing three men sitting and reading a newspaper under a tree and No Match showing four men looking for a match with outside
0284: Lot of 2: Great American Cigar Boxes.Est. $400-$800
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Cigar Box.: Description Rare. Features Santa Claus carrying a bag of toys with Christmas tree. Condition (Excellent). Size 8 - 3/8" L.
0285: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Cigar Box.Est. $400-$800
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Lucke's Telescopes Cigar Box.: Description Rare box with fantastic label. Depicts an older bearded gentleman with a telescope. Condition (Excellent). Size 14" L.
0286: Lucke's Telescopes Cigar Box.Est. $400-$800
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Teddy Roosevelt White House Favorite Cigar Box.: Description Rare. Shows the capital building and American Flag. Condition (Excellent). Size 8" L.
0287: Teddy Roosevelt White House Favorite Cigar Box.Est. $500-$1,200
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Tungsten Cigar Box.: Description Rare label on a cigar box. This is one of the labels in the old fortune 1933 magazine. This actual label is almost impossible to obtain. Condition (Excellent). Size 9 - 1/4" L.
0288: Tungsten Cigar Box.Est. $500-$1,200