Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 18
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: 1940s Dr. Pepper Posters.: Description Includes wooden marked frames. Very clean posters with only minor marks, a small closed tear on the Smart Lift poster, and light to medium wear on the frames. Condition (Excellent - Near
0409: Lot of 2: 1940s Dr. Pepper Posters.Est. $350-$700
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Coolers.: Description Circa 1940s. These picnic coolers are hard-to-find. Both are all original with no restoration, general overall medium wear with scuffs, scratches, small dents, random marks and light
0410: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Coolers.Est. $350-$700
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1960s Dr. Pepper PAM Thermometer.: Description Clean, bright and beautiful example, it has never been used. It has only a few small loose glass chips on the bottom of the thermometer inside. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 11 - 3/4"
0412: 1960s Dr. Pepper PAM Thermometer.Est. $350-$700
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Lot of 2: Cardboard Dr. Pepper Posters & Frames.: Description 1940s. Nice posters with only a little bit of minor edge wear, a few tiny surface nicks, light soiling, minor marks, and light wear. Condition (Excellent). Size Each framed: 38 - 3/4" x
0413: Lot of 2: Cardboard Dr. Pepper Posters & Frames.Est. $400-$800
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.: Description Framed under glass. Only slight darkening, a few minor crease marks, one or two small nicks, and light soiling or wear overall. Condition (Excellent). Size Framed: 25 - 1/4" x 15 - 1/2".
0414: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.Est. $400-$800
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1941 Dr. Pepper Calendar.: Description Double matted and framed under glass. Full pad. January page has been written upon. Some minor stains, darkening, light wear, and one or two small closed tears. Still displays very well.
0415: 1941 Dr. Pepper Calendar.Est. $400-$800
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1938 Dr. Pepper Calendar.: Description Nicely matted and framed under glass. Features artwork by Earl Moran. Medium soiling, fold marks, closed tears, and slight fading. Fairly tattered condition overall; however, this is a
0416: 1938 Dr. Pepper Calendar.Est. $400-$800
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Beautifully and expensively framed and double matted under glass. Presents well with just some slight darkening, a few staple holes, one or two minor bends, and a few light surface
0417: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $400-$800
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1940s Cardboard Dr. Pepper Two-Sided Fan Pull.: Description A few small bends at the feet and legs, one strong horizontal bend near the girl in blue; otherwise only light edge wear, medium soiling, small nicks and marks. Condition (Very Good).
0418: 1940s Cardboard Dr. Pepper Two-Sided Fan Pull.Est. $400-$800
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Cardboard Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description 1940s. Wonderful western themed image with Peggy Pepper and cowboy. Beautifully framed under plexiglass. Clean and bright poster with strong appearance and just a few minor surface marks,
0419: Cardboard Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $500-$900
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Lot of 5: 1940s Dr. Pepper Bottle Toppers.: Description All framed under glass, together. Most are very clean. Two or three with some very minor edge marks, light wear, and light to medium soiling. Condition (Excellent - Near Mint). Size
0420: Lot of 5: 1940s Dr. Pepper Bottle Toppers.Est. $500-$1,000
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1943 Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Framed under glass. Not a commonly found image. Only slightly darkened, a few small holes, minor stains, soiling, and overall wear. Condition (Very Good). Size Framed: 16 - 1/4" x 26".
0421: 1943 Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $500-$1,000
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1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.: Description Beautifully and expensively framed and double matted under glass. Wonderfully clean and beautiful poster with no wear. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size Framed: 33 - 1/2" x 23 - 1/2".
0422: 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.Est. $500-$1,000
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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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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Beautifully and expensively framed and double matted under glass. Not a commonly found image. Some of the borders are hidden from view but what is shown exhibits very little to no wear,
0424: 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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Dr. Pepper Pin Tray with Black Boy.: Description Nice face with only random uniform crazing, one or two small shallow surface dents, a few minor marks on rim and border. Condition (Very Good). Size 3 - 1/4" Dia.
0426: Dr. Pepper Pin Tray with Black Boy.Est. $500-$800
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1910 Tin Dr. Pepper Art Plate.: Description Only some light soiling, mild stains, mild discoloration, a few small surface chips and nicks, light to mild wear, some outer edge chips, nicks and wear. Condition (Very Good). Size 10"
0427: 1910 Tin Dr. Pepper Art Plate.Est. $500-$900
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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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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Beautifully matted and framed under glass. Piece has dropped down in the frame a little bit. Some edge and border wear, minor outer edge delamination, a few other light surface ripples,
0429: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $600-$1,200
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Mounted and displayed in a beautiful and expensive frame assembly. Another difficult poster to find. General slight darkening overall, a few small nicks and marks, and medium soiling.
0430: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $600-$1,200
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Hard-to-Find 1942 Dr. Pepper Calendar.: Description Features Peggy Pepper with bottle. Beautifully double matted and framed under glass. Still retains its full pad. Central images present very well however the extreme outer edges have some
0431: Hard-to-Find 1942 Dr. Pepper Calendar.Est. $800-$1,600
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Cardboard 1940 Dr. Pepper Die-Cut Sign.: Description Framed under glass. Very unusual and scarce although the piece has dropped down in the framework. A few small edge chips and nicks with overall edge wear around the perimeter. Condition
0432: Cardboard 1940 Dr. Pepper Die-Cut Sign.Est. $800-$1,600