Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 24
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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1950s Coca-Cola PAM Electric Light-Up Clock.: Description Nice clean, bright example with a beautiful case and face. No wear noted with the exception of some minor surface rust on the metal band around the front perimeter. Condition (Near Mint).
0552: 1950s Coca-Cola PAM Electric Light-Up Clock.Est. $300-$600
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1950s Coca-Cola Light-Up Clock.: Description Working. Lights up in three areas case has been nicely repainted. No scratching, rusting, or staining. Condition (Excellent). Size 19 - 1/2" L.
0554: 1950s Coca-Cola Light-Up Clock.Est. $400-$800
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Coca-Cola Ice Cold Merry Christmas Lighted Sign.: Description The age of the body is 1940s and the vintage of the sign is 1960s to 1980s. Hand painted plexiglass panel is mounted in a Hanover Neon Electric Corporation light up housing. Only light
0555: Coca-Cola Ice Cold Merry Christmas Lighted Sign.Est. $200-$400
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Coca-Cola Lighted Cash Register Topper Sign.: Description 1940s to 1950s. Price Brothers. Complete with original cord and transformer (cord may not be safe for operation and was not tested). Handpainted "Cocktail Lounge in Rear" on the Lucite
0556: Coca-Cola Lighted Cash Register Topper Sign.Est. $300-$600
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Tin Coca-Cola Ice Cold Flange Sign.: Description 1950s. Never hung. This was found at an old Missouri bottler in its original shipping box. Condition (Excellent). Size 22 - 1/2" T.
0557: Tin Coca-Cola Ice Cold Flange Sign.Est. $350-$600
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1940s-50s Cardboard Coca-Cola Hand Fan.: Description Generally rough with bends, soiling and wear. Condition (Good). Size 11 - 1/2" T.
0558: 1940s-50s Cardboard Coca-Cola Hand Fan.Est. $20-$40
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Lot of 4: Assorted Coca-Cola Items.: Description Includes 1994 Superbowl two-bottle promotional package, 1960s six-pack carrier made of plastic, 1950s gallon jug with paper label and 1950s vinyl cooler bag. Overall light to medium wear
0559: Lot of 4: Assorted Coca-Cola Items.Est. $50-$150
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Lot of 12: Assorted Coca-Cola Advertising Items.: Description Includes some 1942 Fort Brag post newspapers with ads, window decal, book cover, paper Santa poster, large bowling score card, and assorted items dating up to 1997. Most items are very
0560: Lot of 12: Assorted Coca-Cola Advertising Items.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 12: Assorted Coca-Cola Items.: Description From Marion, South Carolina. Includes some letterheads and correspondents, a few photographs of plant and trucks, reprinted photographs, early envelope, building plans for garage and
0561: Lot of 12: Assorted Coca-Cola Items.Est. $150-$300
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Coca-Cola Advertising Manual.: Description 1950s. Contains great information concerning stock cooler information, extensive display of various coin-op machines, refrigerator units, picnic coolers, and display and advertising
0562: Coca-Cola Advertising Manual.Est. $150-$350
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1923 Coca-Cola Legal Opinions & Junctions, Etc.: Description First edition. Great book which details various Supreme Court rulings beginning in 1920 affecting Copyright Infringement and Trademark protection of the Coca-Cola company, detailing
0564: 1923 Coca-Cola Legal Opinions & Junctions, Etc.Est. $250-$500
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1940s Coca-Cola Bottlers Advertising Manual.: Description Only some minor rust and light wear on the hinged part of the book with a few surface marks otherwise. Some wonderful content with some cardboard posters shown, wood frames, embossed
0565: 1940s Coca-Cola Bottlers Advertising Manual.Est. $300-$500
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Binder with Coca-Cola Magazine Ads.: Description Most in full color from the 20s and 30s. Roughly 150 ads. Condition (Near Mint).
0566: Binder with Coca-Cola Magazine Ads.Est. $75-$225
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Lot of 3: Coca-Cola Advertisements.: Description Includes two 1959 Coca-Cola posters. One is cardboard with a Sprite boy and other is a paper poster promoting vinyl picnic cooler. Some mild warping, light wear and soiling to both
0567: Lot of 3: Coca-Cola Advertisements.Est. $100-$200
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Coca-Cola Candlestick Telephone Pad Holder.: Description Circa 1920s to 30s. Minor rust in a few areas, light wear and soiling. Condition (Very Good). Size 5 - 1/2" x 5 - 1/4".
0568: Coca-Cola Candlestick Telephone Pad Holder.Est. $150-$300
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1904 Coca-Cola Ink Blotter.: Description Only very light edge wear, small missing corner in lower right, and a few small spots. Condition (Excellent). Size 9" L.
0570: 1904 Coca-Cola Ink Blotter.Est. $100-$200
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1945 Coca-Cola Calendar.: Description Some general medium to heavy wear, soiling and tatter with some closed tears. Condition (Good). Size 10 - 1/2" x 13".
0571: 1945 Coca-Cola Calendar.Est. $25-$75
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1950s Standard Coca-Cola Picnic Cooler.: Description Made by Cavalier. Missing the inner tray and drain plug cover. General overall heavy wear, rust, soiling and paint chipping. Condition (Good). Size 18" x 18" x 13".
0572: 1950s Standard Coca-Cola Picnic Cooler.Est. $50-$100
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Lot of 3: Coca-Cola Picnic Coolers.: Description Circa 1950s and 60s. One is metal, one is vinyl and one is cardboard. A good bit of overall wear on the metal version with heavy soiling on the vinyl version and some tatter on the
0573: Lot of 3: Coca-Cola Picnic Coolers.Est. $75-$200
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1950s Coca-Cola Leatherette Picnic Cooler.: Description Plastic, vinyl, and metal. Manufactured by Royal Mieco Inc. This item is very difficult to find. Still retains original interior tray with some cracks. Cooler appears to be either unused
0574: 1950s Coca-Cola Leatherette Picnic Cooler.Est. $100-$200
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1950s Coca-Cola Picnic Cooler.: Description Standard large size made by Progress. Complete with its inner tray. Some light wear, mild to medium scratches and marks. Condition (Excellent). Size 19 - 1/2" x 17 - 1/2".
0575: 1950s Coca-Cola Picnic Cooler.Est. $100-$175
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1950s Coca-Cola Airline Cooler.: Description Shows evidence of mild to moderate use with some paint chipping, light wear, and soiling. Missing the opener on the side. Condition (Very Good). Size 12" x 17".
0576: 1950s Coca-Cola Airline Cooler.Est. $150-$300