Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 15
Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction
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
Auction Details

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...
SOLD
Large Canvas Hires Root Beer Sign.: Description Light wear and stains at edges. Condition (Excellent).
Est.
$150
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$300
SOLD
Tin Hires Root Beer Die-Cut Bottle Thermometer.: Description Some light rust to backside while front is very nice. A few tiny flakes missing around rim. Condition (Excellent). Size 20 -1/2" T.
Est.
$200
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$400
SOLD
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.
Est.
$150
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$300
SOLD
Say Pepsi Please Electric Advertising Clock.: Description Working. Condition (Excellent). 15" Dia.
Est.
$300
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$600
SOLD
Wooden Dr. Swett's Case with 12 Tower Bottles.: Description The tower Root Beer bottles have applied color labels and are probably from the 1940s. The carrier still has strong stencil on all four sides with only light to medium wear overall.
Est.
$100
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$200
SOLD
Plastic Dad's Root Beer Menu Board.: Description Mounted on board. Colors are vivid and bright. One crack to left upper corner. Condition (Excellent). Size 13 - 1/2" x 34".
Est.
$200
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$400
SOLD
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 -
Est.
$50
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$150
SOLD
Dr. Pepper Pin Tray with Cats.: Description Shallow surface dents, rust at center of tray and border. Condition (Good). Size 2 - 1/2" Dia.
Est.
$50
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$200
SOLD
Lot of 2: Metal Dr. Pepper Carriers.: Description 1930s to 1950s. Only light wear and a few minor marks to the 12-pack carrier while the other carrier has a little bit more extensive, rust, and overall marks. Condition (Very Good -
Est.
$75
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$200
SOLD
Lot of 3: Dr. Pepper Bottle and Can Cases.: Description Circa 1940s to 60s. All are cardboard construction. Medium wear, soiling, marks, and a few tears. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 15" x 10" x 10".
Est.
$75
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$150
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Boxes.: Description Circa 1930s to 40s. Strong color on both boxes on all four sides, only light to medium wear and soiling. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 12 - 1/2" x 14 - 1/2" x 14".
Est.
$75
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$200
SOLD
Lot of 4: Dr. Embossed Plastic Pepper Signs.: Description 1960s. Only light wear, soiling, and a few closed cracks near edges. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size Each: 13" T.
Est.
$100
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$200
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Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Sign.: Description 1960s. A few minor surface scratches, some small areas of edge wear, some paint loss to silver border, and light soiling and wear overall. Condition (Very Good). Size 54" x 18".
Est.
$100
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$250
SOLD
Lot of 2: Framed Dr. Pepper Calendars.: Description Framed and matted under glass. Includes one 1945 calendar with only minor rolls marks, light soiling, and one or two horizontal creases. The 1953 calendar has a few small punches, heavy
Est.
$100
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$250
SOLD
Lot of 7: Assorted Mylar Dr. Pepper Inserts.: Description Designed to be used around a soda fountain or lunch counter on top of lighted panels. Beautiful, unused condition with no wear. Condition (Near Mint). Size Each: 16 - 1/4" x 8 - 1/4".
Est.
$100
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$250
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Advertising Pieces.: Description Includes blotter and hat. Blotter is circa 1905 and hat is circa 1940. The blotter has only light wear, small marks, a few minor bends and light edge wear. The hat has a few small spots
Est.
$100
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$200
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Lot of 11: Assorted Dr. Pepper & 7up Cans.: Description 1950s to 1970s. Nice assorted graphics. Some overall wear, rust, marks, and one or two missing tops. Condition (Fair - Excellent). Size Each: 5" T.
Est.
$125
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$250
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Lot of 4: Wooden Dr. Pepper Crates.: Description Circa 1930s and earlier. Medium to heavy overall wear. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Largest: 18" x 10" x 12".
Est.
$125
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$250
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Lot of 3: Perky Dr. Pepper Items.: Description Includes 1940-1950s statuettes and one round six-inch plaque. Only the lightest of any marks or wear overall. Condition (Near Mint). Size Largest: 8" T.
Est.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Lot of 2: Metal Dr. Pepper Carriers.: Description Circa 1940s. The smaller of the two is aluminum and the larger-framed carrier is embossed metal. Average overall wear and some minor bends. Condition (Very Good Plus). Size Largest: 8 -
Est.
$150
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$300
SOLD
Lot of 3: Cardboard Dr. Pepper Carriers.: Description Late 1930s to 1940s. Nice graphics. These carriers are not commonly found. Only some medium soiling, minor stains, and light wear. Condition (Very Good - Excellent).
Est.
$150
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$300
SOLD
Lot of 3: Cardboard Dr. Pepper Carriers.: Description 1940s to 1950s. Very little wear to one of the 12-pack carriers while the other two have medium soiling and overall wear. Condition (Very Good - Near Mint). Size Largest: 7 - 1/2" x 4 -
Est.
$150
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$350
SOLD
Lot of 2: Tin & Glass Dr. Pepper Signs.: Description Includes one embossed tin sign dated 1937 and one glass sign, circa 1930s to 1940s, designed for a lighted application. Some minor surface discoloration and spotting, edge bends, and
Est.
$150
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$350