Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 19
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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1943 Dr. Pepper Calendar.: Description Matted and framed under glass. Features pretty girl with artwork by Earl Moran. Complete calendar pad. Some light wear, light soiling, a few minor chips and nicks to outer blue border,
0433: 1943 Dr. Pepper Calendar.Est. $800-$1,600
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Beautifully matted and framed under glass. Great looking poster with service woman that is rarely found. A few minor bends and creases, one or two short closed tears, a few minor edge
0434: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $800-$1,600
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Beautifully and expensively matted and framed under glass. Very difficult to find and in wonderful condition with only the most miniscule of any wear, marks, or shortcomings. Condition
0435: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $800-$1,600
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1937 Dr. Pepper Calendar.: Description Features artwork by Earl Moran. Beautifully matted and framed under glass. Wonderful, bright, vivid color. Some minor soiling, especially to bottom 12 inches, around the calendar pad that
0436: 1937 Dr. Pepper Calendar.Est. $800-$1,600
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1940s Dr. Pepper Countertop Single Case Cooler.: Description Item displays well and is not commonly found. Probably designed and used for in-store sales, it has a nice porcelain sign mounted on the front, which is a rare and small size. Appears
0437: 1940s Dr. Pepper Countertop Single Case Cooler.Est. $800-$1,500
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Wooden Dr. Pepper Cooler Radio.: Description Circa 1940s. Nice example with strong remaining paint, strong yellow paint and stencil remains on both side screens. Only light soiling, a few small paint chips and nicks, very light
0438: Wooden Dr. Pepper Cooler Radio.Est. $800-$1,200
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Cardboard Dr. Pepper Die-Cut Standup.: Description Wonderfully framed and triple matted under glass. Totally unused with only the most minor or miniscule edge bends from storage over the years. No wear or soiling. Condition (Near Mint).
0439: Cardboard Dr. Pepper Die-Cut Standup.Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Thermometer.: Description Late 1930s scarce version with aqua highlights. The fluid in the tube has some separation, otherwise only some small outer edge paint chips, nicks and marks, exhibits very little wear or
0440: Embossed Tin Dr. Pepper Thermometer.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Set of 4 Porcelain Dr. Pepper Truck Signs.: Description Circa 1940s. Very clean and bright set with only light to medium soiling, most of which would polish out, and miniscule marks or tiny edge nicks. Condition (Excellent - Near Mint). Size
0441: Set of 4 Porcelain Dr. Pepper Truck Signs.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Difficult poster to find. Beautifully and expensively matted and framed under glass. Some minor surface rubs, some light spots, and minor edge wear; otherwise, clean and bright. Condition
0442: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $750-$1,500
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Beautifully and expensively matted and framed under glass. Great graphics and image. Slight darkening, light soiling, a few minor bends, and one or two closed tears. Presents well.
0443: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $600-$1,200
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.: Description Framed under glass. Very clean and bright with only a few minor surface bends and a few minor edge nicks. Condition (Near Mint). Size Framed: 25 - 1/4" x 15 - 1/2".
0444: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.Est. $500-$800
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.: Description Presented in a beautiful expensive frame with double matting. Only the lightest of any wear, one or two miniscule marks, and one surface wrinkle. Displays beautifully. Condition
0445: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Vertical Poster.Est. $500-$1,000
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Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Poster.: Description Complete with nice oak frame with medium wear. Poster is quite clean and bright with only one minor surface bend mark to lower center and other miniscule marks. Condition (Near Mint).
0446: Cardboard 1940s Dr. Pepper Poster.Est. $400-$800
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Cardboard Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.: Description Framed under glass. Only a few minor marks or light surface scratches and very light soiling or darkening. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size Framed: 33 - 1/2" x 28 - 1/2".
0447: Cardboard Dr. Pepper Horizontal Poster.Est. $350-$700
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper PAM Thermometers.: Description Circa 1960s and 70s. Some soiling, light edge rust, general overall case wear on the 60s version. The 70s version is very clean with only miniscule soiling or wear. Condition (Very Good -
0448: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper PAM Thermometers.Est. $300-$500
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Dr. Pepper Pin Tray with Dog.: Description Nice bright face on the tray with only a few minor marks, a few small spots, border rim nicks and chips. Condition (Very Good). Size 3 - 1/4" Dia.
0450: Dr. Pepper Pin Tray with Dog.Est. $150-$350
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Lot of 2: Green Dr. Pepper Picnic Coolers.: Description Circa 1940s and 50s. Both are nicely restored with new vinyl lettering, only minor marks or light wear. Condition (Near Mint). Size Each: 19" L.
0451: Lot of 2: Green Dr. Pepper Picnic Coolers.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Advertising Pieces.: Description Circa 1950s to 60s. Includes a light up sign and desk pen stand. The pen stand doubles as a quite heavy paper weight and has only minor casting irregularities on some of the lettering,
0452: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Advertising Pieces.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Clocks.: Description Includes one 1940s electric clock and one 1950s light-up clock. The hour hand on the light-up clock is swinging freely and its fiberboard case has some repair and touchup paint. The cord
0453: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Clocks.Est. $250-$450
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1940s Porcelain Dr. Pepper Sign.: Description Only light soiling, a few light surface scratches and marks, one or two outer edge chips and nicks. Condition (Excellent). Size 10 - 1/2" x 26 - 1/2".
0454: 1940s Porcelain Dr. Pepper Sign.Est. $250-$450
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Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Picnic Coolers.: Description Circa 1950s. The composition cooler is missing its two metal handles and has moderate amount of overall wear and soiling. The metal cooler is nicely restored and appears to have a period
0455: Lot of 2: Dr. Pepper Picnic Coolers.Est. $250-$500
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Lot of 3: 1960s Cardboard Dr. Pepper Signs.: Description A beautiful set of heavily embossed signs with foil highlights, great color, in like-new condition with no wear. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size Each: 14 - 1/2" T.
0456: Lot of 3: 1960s Cardboard Dr. Pepper Signs.Est. $250-$500