Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 20
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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Celluloid Sunspot Oval Sign.: Description Circa 1950s. Some general overall wear, light fading, foxing and discoloration. Condition (Good). Size 12" L.
0457: Celluloid Sunspot Oval Sign.Est. $50-$100
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Lot of 2: Tin Signs.: Description Includes High Grade Soda Water and Cherry Pepsin. Only light wear, a few small crimps, bends and dents mostly on the black sign; minor edge marks on the Soda Water sign. Condition
0458: Lot of 2: Tin Signs.Est. $50-$150
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Lot of 2: Tin Thermometers.: Description Includes Royal Crown and B-1 Lemon-Lime Soda. Some edge paint chips, general overall scratches and rubs, medium soiling and discoloration. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Largest: 16
0459: Lot of 2: Tin Thermometers.Est. $50-$100
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Lot of 4: 1954 and 1958 Calendars.: Description The 1954 calendar is matted and framed under glass with only light soiling and minor marks. Three individual 1958 pages showing nine months, they have some medium soiling, stains, paper
0461: Lot of 4: 1954 and 1958 Calendars.Est. $75-$200
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Lot of 2: Soda Items.: Description Includes 1940s 7up calendar and Dr. Pepper cardboard menu insert. Both are framed under glass. Some rust marks and stains around the staples on the calendar. Some edge wear and corner
0462: Lot of 2: Soda Items.Est. $75-$200
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Lot of 3: Tin Soda Related Items.: Description Includes Cloverdale nine-inch disc, Mission beverages door push & B-1 Lemon Lime Soda tin sign. All are clean and present well with only some minor marks, mostly on the door push.
0463: Lot of 3: Tin Soda Related Items.Est. $100-$250
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Lot of 2: Door Bars.: Description Circa 1950s. Includes porcelain Salada Tea and tin Cloverdale Gingerale. Some body and edge chips and nicks on the Salada Tea with light wear and soiling. Only minor marks or wear on the
0464: Lot of 2: Door Bars.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 2: Embossed Tin Signs.: Description Includes Nichol Kola and Richardson Root Beer. Both are very clean and nice with only a few small scratches. Condition (Near Mint). Size Largest: 35 - 3/4" x 4 - 1/2".
0465: Lot of 2: Embossed Tin Signs.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 2: Brass Soda Sidewalk Markers.: Description Includes 7up and Dr. Pepper. Circa 1940s to 50s. Only some small nicks, and indentations on both pieces, some of which are from original casting. Condition (Excellent). Size Each: 4" Dia.
0466: Lot of 2: Brass Soda Sidewalk Markers.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 5: Soda Jewelry Items.: Description Includes four Dr. Pepper and one 7up, a set of 1960s Dr. Pepper cufflinks, a Dr. Pepper ten year service pin, a five year service pin and a 7up Liter pin. All pieces are nicely enameled
0467: Lot of 5: Soda Jewelry Items.Est. $100-$300
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Lot of 4: Assorted Window Signs and Decals.: Description Circa 1940s and later. Only a few minor marks, a few chips and nicks on the bottle cap piece, otherwise very little wear overall. Condition (Very Good - Near Mint). Size Largest: 12 -
0468: Lot of 4: Assorted Window Signs and Decals.Est. $150-$250
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Lot of 3: Soda Related Items.: Description Circa 1940s. Includes two door pushes and one small sign. Only some light edge wear, small paint chips and nicks on both of the door pushes. A few overall random chips, nicks and marks on
0469: Lot of 3: Soda Related Items.Est. $150-$300
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Lot of 6: Soda Pencils.: Description Includes five Dr. Pepper and one 7up. Most are 1930s and 40s, some nice styles and designs with strong logos, overall very little wear. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 6" L.
0470: Lot of 6: Soda Pencils.Est. $250-$400
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Lot of 3: Assorted Watch Fobs.: Description Circa 1905 to 1915. Includes two Dr. Pepper and one Circle A. The Dr. Pepper's feature the eagle and Biliken on one side and the Waco Home Offices on the other. The Circle A ginger ale
0471: Lot of 3: Assorted Watch Fobs.Est. $400-$700
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Lot of 2: Tin & Metal Soda Advertising Bag Racks.: Description Includes one for Grapette with multiple stains and scratches on front and one for Coca-Cola with some fading and scratching throughout. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 37" L.
0472: Lot of 2: Tin & Metal Soda Advertising Bag Racks.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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1930 Nehi Beverages Rolf Armstrong Calendar.: Description Full pad, original metal strip and hanger included. Three strong horizontal fold lines, a closed tear in the lower right, closed tear in the upper right, some minor edge nicks, light
0473: 1930 Nehi Beverages Rolf Armstrong Calendar.Est. $150-$350
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Lot of 3: Cardboard 7UP Signs.: Description Circa 1946 to 1950. Only the very lightest of any marks or wear. Condition (Near Mint). Size Largest: 13 - 1/4" x 23 - 1/2".
0474: Lot of 3: Cardboard 7UP Signs.Est. $50-$150
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Lot of 2: Brass 7Up Sidewalk Markers.: Description Circa 1940s to 50s. One has some mild roughness, edge wear and irregularity. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Each: 4" Dia.
0475: Lot of 2: Brass 7Up Sidewalk Markers.Est. $50-$100
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Lot of 2: Tin 7UP Signs.: Description Circa 1940s and 50s. Both have string hangers and easel backs. The smaller one is very clean with only minor marks and slightly darkened. The larger sign has a few small dents, paint
0477: Lot of 2: Tin 7UP Signs.Est. $75-$150
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Lot of 3: Cardboard 7UP Bottle Toppers.: Description Circa 1945 to 1950. Very little wear or marks noted at all with the exception of some minor bends and light wear featuring the ladies hands. Condition (Excellent - Near Mint). Size
0478: Lot of 3: Cardboard 7UP Bottle Toppers.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 2: 7Up Items.: Description Includes a 1960s embossed plastic lighted sign panel with some minor surface scratches, light edge wear, a few paint chips and nicks. Also a 1940s die-cut cardboard peacock bottle topper,
0479: Lot of 2: 7Up Items.Est. $150-$300
Lot of 3: 7UP Signs.: Description Circa 1930s to 1950s. Includes a fan pull, bottle topper and a wall sign. All are very nice with no wear or marks noted. Condition (Near Mint - Near Mint Plus). Size Largest: 10" x 7".
0480: Lot of 3: 7UP Signs.Est. $150-$300Lot Passed