Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 17
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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1930s Dr. Pepper Bird Whistle.: Description Metal and wooden with paper label on the exterior. An original wrinkle when the label was applied, otherwise only minor marks and light wear. Condition (Near Mint). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0385: 1930s Dr. Pepper Bird Whistle.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 4: Assorted Dr. Pepper Hot Items.: Description 1960s. Includes percolator-style warmer with original cord, coffee pot, wire and ceramic heater element, and one cardboard poster. Moderate overall wear and soiling. Condition (Excellent
0386: Lot of 4: Assorted Dr. Pepper Hot Items.Est. $250-$500
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Lot of 3: Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Signs.: Description 1930s to 1940s. All have some moderate surface rust, minor edge bends, corner bends, and a few faint stains. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 11 - 3/4" x 29 - 1/4".
0387: Lot of 3: Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Signs.Est. $250-$500
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Cardboard 1950s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Matted and framed under glass. Some overall wear, closed tears with touchup, dark stains, and medium marks. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Framed: 20 - 1/2" x 30".
0389: Cardboard 1950s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $250-$500
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Cardboard 1950s Dr. Pepper 2-Sided Poster.: Description Matted and framed under glass with both sides visible and equally presented. Some light to medium soiling, minor marks, dark spots, and surface wear. Condition (Very Good Plus). Size
0390: Cardboard 1950s Dr. Pepper 2-Sided Poster.Est. $250-$500
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Dr. Pepper Multiplex Counter Dispenser.: Description Circa 1950s to 60s. Nice display piece mounted on a board. Not totally complete and generally nicely restored, the lid is correct and fits but doesn't seat firmly. The signs are
0391: Dr. Pepper Multiplex Counter Dispenser.Est. $250-$500
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Lot of 2: 1940s Tin Dr. Pepper Signs.: Description Probably designed to accent the bottom of a larger sign as they have a top flange with five holes, projecting out almost one-inch. Nice condition with only light soiling, a few minor
0392: Lot of 2: 1940s Tin Dr. Pepper Signs.Est. $250-$500
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Signs.: Description Circa 1950s to 60s round porcelain sign with some minor stains, three or four edge chips, small marks. A small paper sign matted and framed under glass, probably meant to be displayed
0393: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Signs.Est. $250-$400
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Dr. Pepper Deck of Cards.: Description Features girl in red dress. A beautiful, unopened, full deck with stamp still completely uncut. Only a few minor marks on outside of the box. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 1/2" x 2 -
0394: Dr. Pepper Deck of Cards.Est. $250-$500
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Green Dr. Pepper Card Deck.: Description Unopened. Beautiful new-old-stock deck with stamp totally untouched, no wear noted. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 3 - 1/2" x 2 - 1/2".
0395: Green Dr. Pepper Card Deck.Est. $250-$500
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1960s Tin Dr. Pepper Flange Sign.: Description Clean, bright, beautiful and unused with only a few small nicks or marks. Condition (Near Mint). Size 16 - 1/4" x 12".
0396: 1960s Tin Dr. Pepper Flange Sign.Est. $250-$500
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Mirror Signs.: Description Circa 1930s to 1940s. Both are framed. The mirror with black frame may be more recent than the other. Only some mild edge foxing and silvering interruption to the right side of the
0397: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Mirror Signs.Est. $300-$600
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.: Description Complete with nice Dr. Pepper frame with only light to medium wear. Poster has a number of small slits and tiny punches, slight darkening, scrapes, rubs, and soiling. Condition (Good).
0398: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.Est. $300-$600
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1946 Dr. Pepper Calendar.: Description Matted and framed under glass. Some small punches to paper at top center (from being hung and displayed), some minor roll marks, and light soiling. Condition (Very Good). Size Framed:
0399: 1946 Dr. Pepper Calendar.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Posters.: Description Both are framed under glass. The poster depicting girl at football game is bright, beautiful, and in pristine condition while the poster depicting Madelon Mason has only small holes at
0400: Lot of 2: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Posters.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 3: Assorted Dr. Pepper Frames.: Description Includes one 1950s poster. Nice variety of three frames for small posters with general overall light to medium marks and soiling. The poster has some stains, closed tears, warping and
0401: Lot of 3: Assorted Dr. Pepper Frames.Est. $300-$500
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Lot of 2: 1940s Dr. Pepper Posters.: Description Includes wooden marked frames. Both posters are small horizontals. The girl with the dog in the walnut frame has only very light marks or wear and the frame is quite clean as well. The
0402: Lot of 2: 1940s Dr. Pepper Posters.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Picnic Coolers.: Description Both look to be all original with original paint and interior compartments or trays. Both examples have only light to medium overall wear, marks and soiling. Condition (Very Good -
0403: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Picnic Coolers.Est. $300-$600
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1940s Tin Dr. Pepper Rectangular Serving Tray.: Description Clean, bright and beautiful example with one very shallow dent on the right side border, and only miniscule outer edge rim nicks. Condition (Near Mint). Size 13 - 1/4" x 10 - 1/2".
0404: 1940s Tin Dr. Pepper Rectangular Serving Tray.Est. $300-$600
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1908 Tin Dr. Pepper Art Plate.: Description Only light uniform crazing, very light to little wear, small nail hole top center, and a very small surface dent to upper right area; still displays nicely. Condition (Very Good -
0405: 1908 Tin Dr. Pepper Art Plate.Est. $300-$600
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Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Outdoor Sign.: Description Still retains its original wood stretcher framework on back. Only light soiling and very light surface marks or wear (mostly to edges). Displays beautifully with great color and
0406: Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Outdoor Sign.Est. $350-$700
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Only light to medium wear to the Dr. Pepper frame. Poster is clean, bright, and beautiful with minimal marks of any sort. Condition (Near Mint). Size Framed: 21 - 1/4" x 26 - 1/2".
0407: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $350-$700
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1944 Dr. Pepper Calendar.: Description Matted and framed under glass. Slightly darkened, a few small random specks, minor light stains, light wear, and a few small minor bends to bottom four inches. Condition (Very Good).
0408: 1944 Dr. Pepper Calendar.Est. $350-$700