Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 16
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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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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Lot of 2: Framed Dr. Pepper Calendars.: Description Both are framed and matted under glass. Includes one 1948 and one 1949. Both appear to be very clean, bright, crisp, and unused. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size Largest framed: 27 -
0361: Lot of 2: Framed Dr. Pepper Calendars.Est. $150-$350
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Lot of 2: Framed 1950s Dr. Pepper Calendars.: Description Both are framed and matted under glass. The 1956 calendar has only the October through December pages and light wear with one horizontal fold mark. The 1952 calendar has only miniscule
0362: Lot of 2: Framed 1950s Dr. Pepper Calendars.Est. $150-$300
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Fans.: Description Both are framed under glass. Circa 1930s to 1940. One shows Earl Moran artwork "Girl in yellow dress" and the other shows the rear of the fan with the Dr. from Indianapolis. The girl is
0363: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Fans.Est. $150-$250
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Lot of 5: Dr. Pepper Pennants.: Description Circa 1960s. Only light wear with some small holes, very light soiling, edge nicks, and chips. Condition (Very Good Plus). Size Each: 22" L.
0364: Lot of 5: Dr. Pepper Pennants.Est. $150-$350
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Items.: Description Includes time table and ink blotter. The ink blotter appears to have been trimmed just a little bit, otherwise only minor marks, light wear and a few small stains. The hands on the time
0365: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Items.Est. $150-$300
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Lot of 3: Dr. Pepper Fans.: Description Circa 1930s and 40s. Only moderate wear and soiling overall with some minor bends, a few small spots and minor outer trimming on the one with the flat wooden handle. Condition (Very
0366: Lot of 3: Dr. Pepper Fans.Est. $150-$350
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Lot of 3: Dr. Pepper Mirror Signs.: Description All circa 1940s. One in the metal frame exhibits the most wear and interruption in the silvering with a few dents in the framework, light rust and some general wear on the mirrored
0367: Lot of 3: Dr. Pepper Mirror Signs.Est. $150-$350
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Lot of 5: Assorted Dr. Pepper Items.: Description Includes three pin backs and two free drink tokens. The small token features George Washington on one side and King of Beverages logo on the other; the larger token proclaims Dr. Pepper
0368: Lot of 5: Assorted Dr. Pepper Items.Est. $150-$350
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Lot of 2: Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Signs.: Description 1930s. The earlier sign is near mint, as-manufactured with only a few shallow crimps and the 1939 sign (brick design) has two small tack holes in upper corners, a few minor marks, and
0370: Lot of 2: Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Signs.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Wooden Dr. Pepper Bottle Carriers.: Description 1930s to 1940s. Strong remaining stencil on the 12-pack carrier and a little weakness and fading overall on the 6-pack carrier. Both have mild to medium wear and soiling. Condition (Very
0371: Lot of 2: Wooden Dr. Pepper Bottle Carriers.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Electric Clocks.: Description 1950s. Both are similar clocks with green cases (probably started off as brown). Only some very light to medium wear or soiling overall. Condition (Very Good Plus). Size Each: 14 - 1/2"
0372: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Electric Clocks.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Clocks.: Description 1950s. Includes one electric clock and one light-up clock. Fairly heavy crazing to the fiberboard case of the electric clock with possible repaint as well. Light-up clock has some fairly
0373: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Clocks.Est. $200-$400
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Circa 1940 Dr. Pepper Calendar Top.: Description Beautifully matted and framed under glass. Nice color remains but the piece has been considerably trimmed. A few closed tears at corners and other light soiling or minor marks. Condition
0374: Circa 1940 Dr. Pepper Calendar Top.Est. $200-$400
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1940s Porcelain Dr. Pepper Sign.: Description Nice color and shine with only a few stress marks, some chips and a slight bend outward in upper left, still displays very well. Condition (Very Good). Size 10" x 24".
0375: 1940s Porcelain Dr. Pepper Sign.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Framed Dr. Pepper Items.: Description Includes a 1950 calendar and a U.S. Printing and Lithograph Company ad sheet. The printing sheet is beautifully matted and framed, and features Bradshaw Crandall artwork which is clean,
0376: Lot of 2: Framed Dr. Pepper Items.Est. $200-$350
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Items.: Description Includes a paper sign and a menu board. The 1960s glass front menu board is unused, and new-old stock. The paper poster is from the 40s and has been cut down, trimmed and nicely matted,
0377: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Items.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Porcelain Dr. Pepper Signs.: Description Circa 1950s and 60s. Only one tiny chip on the 50s sign in the top left; more extensive outer edge chipping on the 60s version with minor marks. Condition (Very Good - Near Mint). Size
0378: Lot of 2: Porcelain Dr. Pepper Signs.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Porcelain Dr. Pepper Signs.: Description Circa 1950s. One features the outer red band, the other does not. With the white border, only a few outer edge rim nicks and chips; very little wear on the other, only light soiling
0379: Lot of 2: Porcelain Dr. Pepper Signs.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 3: Tin Dr. Pepper Thermometers.: Description Circa 1950s and 60s. All very clean with only a few small marks and light wear on two of the three pieces. Condition (Excellent - Near Mint). Size Each: 16 - 1/4" T.
0380: Lot of 3: Tin Dr. Pepper Thermometers.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Tin Dr. Pepper Thermometers.: Description Circa 1950s. Two variations on the Frosty Cold slogan. One with the all red accents is the very clean example with only some small marks. The version with the green highlight on the world
0381: Lot of 2: Tin Dr. Pepper Thermometers.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Plastic Dr. Pepper Light Up Clocks.: Description Circa 1960s. Nice pair of clocks with only little wear and light soiling. One clock features a calendar pad as well. Condition (Near Mint). Size Largest: 16" T.
0382: Lot of 2: Plastic Dr. Pepper Light Up Clocks.Est. $200-$400
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Tin Dr. Pepper Art Plate with Roses.: Description Circa 1905 to 1910. Some general overall crazing, light surface wear, a few small dents with paint interruption just below the logo, and minor rubbing around logo. Condition (Very Good).
0383: Tin Dr. Pepper Art Plate with Roses.Est. $200-$500
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Dr. Pepper Card Deck with Monkeys.: Description Complete with original box, full deck, the inside of each card features an actual picture of real monkeys with humorous captions. Only light to moderate overall wear or soiling on the
0384: Dr. Pepper Card Deck with Monkeys.Est. $200-$400