Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 26
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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Heavily Embossed Plastic 1960s Coca-Cola Sign.: Description Nicely presented in a deep showcase frame assembly under glass. A few surface marks, rubs, closed cracks, and small missing portion to the top of the cup. Condition (Very Good -
0601: Heavily Embossed Plastic 1960s Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $75-$150
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1920s Embossed Tin Small Sign.: Description Still has original cardboard backing, some medium wear, fairly extensive darkening, and edge rust especially around the borders. Condition (Good). Size 9" x 4 - 1/2".
0602: 1920s Embossed Tin Small Sign.Est. $100-$300
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1926 Small Tin Coca-Cola Sign.: Description Classic girl with bottle on this beveled edge sign. General overall medium to heavy wear, shallow bends and dents, some light surface pitting, minor marks and scratches. Condition (Good).
0603: 1926 Small Tin Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $200-$400
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Tin 1960s Coca-Cola Sign.: Description Never used. Clean and bright with only light soiling and a few miniscule marks. Condition (Near Mint). Size 53 - 1/2" x 17 - 1/2".
0605: Tin 1960s Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $200-$300
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Tin 1962 Coca-Cola Sign.: Description Never used sign with strong, bright, unfaded colors. Only mild soiling overall. Condition (Near Mint). Size 53 - 1/2" x 17 - 1/2".
0606: Tin 1962 Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $200-$350
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Lot of 2: Tin Coca-Cola Menu Boards.: Description 1960s. Both with a few minor scratches and heavy edge chipping and paint loss to the "Delicious" version. Condition (Very Good). Size Each: 27 - 3/4" x 19 - 3/4".
0607: Lot of 2: Tin Coca-Cola Menu Boards.Est. $200-$400
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Tin 1960s Coca-Cola Sign.: Description Made in the Bottling Company Shop with decals in lower right corner and handpainted lettering. Fairly unusual variety to find. Some minor bends, crimps, edge dents, and paint chips or
0608: Tin 1960s Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $200-$400
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1930s Coca-Cola Store Six-Pack Rack.: Description Light wear, minor surface rust on rack, edge rust, light scratches and medium wear on both sides of sign. Condition (Very Good). Size 53" T.
0609: 1930s Coca-Cola Store Six-Pack Rack.Est. $200-$400
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1950s Tin German Coca-Cola Button.: Description Appears to have been lightly clear coated, it has some minor edge dents, general overall medium wear, marks, scuffs and scratches. Condition (Very Good). Size 16" Dia.
0610: 1950s Tin German Coca-Cola Button.Est. $200-$400
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1960s Coca-Cola Pam-Style Thermometer.: Description Only light soiling, minor marks and light edge wear around the perimeter of the thermometer face. Otherwise general overall wear, heavy soiling and rust on the back of the piece.
0611: 1960s Coca-Cola Pam-Style Thermometer.Est. $250-$500
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1940 Coca-Cola Silhouette Girl Thermometer.: Description Embossed tin with beautiful, original color and tone. Only some minor shallow surface bends and crimps, and a few other dents near mounting hole. Condition (Excellent). Size 16" T.
0612: 1940 Coca-Cola Silhouette Girl Thermometer.Est. $250-$500
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Tin Coca-Cola Cutout Sign.: Description This bottle was undoubtedly cut from a vertical Coke sign. Presents very well and stands nicely due to its convex nature. A few minor scuffs, a few small paint chips, small scratches,
0613: Tin Coca-Cola Cutout Sign.Est. $300-$600
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Embossed Tin Coca-Cola Cooler Panel Sign.: Description 1930s. Clean, bright, and unused. Some extreme left edge rust and spider-webbing; otherwise, minor marks and a few shallow crimps. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 12" x 23".
0614: Embossed Tin Coca-Cola Cooler Panel Sign.Est. $300-$600
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1960s Coca-Cola PAM-Style Thermometer.: Description A few small scratches on the bottom logo with factory touch-up, likely made that way; fairly heavily pitted outer frame, soiling on back, and minor surface scratches on glass. Condition
0615: 1960s Coca-Cola PAM-Style Thermometer.Est. $350-$700
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1960s Coca-Cola PAM-Style Thermometer.: Description Nice example with only light soiling and light outer case wear. Condition (Excellent). Size 12 - 1/4" Dia.
0616: 1960s Coca-Cola PAM-Style Thermometer.Est. $350-$700
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Lot of 3: Coca-Cola PAM-Style Thermometers.: Description Circa 1950s to 1986. A number of heavy scratches on the glass of the In Bottles version, otherwise only light wear and light soiling. Condition (Very Good - Near Mint). Size Each: 12
0617: Lot of 3: Coca-Cola PAM-Style Thermometers.Est. $350-$650
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1956 Tin Coca-Cola Ice Cold Flange Sign.: Description Beautiful, bright and clean example with only a few small surface marks or nicks. Condition (Near Mint). Size 22 - 1/2" x 19 - 1/2".
0618: 1956 Tin Coca-Cola Ice Cold Flange Sign.Est. $400-$600
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Lot of 5: Assorted Tin Coca-Cola Signs.: Description Three 1963 "Things Go Better" kick plates and two 1960s rack signs. Rack signs have only light soiling and minor wear. One kick plate is quite clean with only minor wear and edge
0619: Lot of 5: Assorted Tin Coca-Cola Signs.Est. $400-$800
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Tin 1941 Coca-Cola Outdoor Sign.: Description Still retains its original wooden framework on front and back. Great looking sign with only small minor marks, one medium scratch, and light soiling. Displays beautifully. Condition
0620: Tin 1941 Coca-Cola Outdoor Sign.Est. $400-$800
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1927 Die-Cut Coca-Cola Two-Sided Arrow.: Description Good original color and sheen. Some general overall random marks, light wear, a few shallow bends, minor edge rust, and a few small scratches. Condition (Very Good). Size 30" L.
0621: 1927 Die-Cut Coca-Cola Two-Sided Arrow.Est. $400-$700
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Tin 1950s Coca-Cola Cigar Thermometer.: Description Light to medium overall wear and marks. Slightly darkened in the top six-inches but still displays well. Condition (Very Good). Size 29 - 3/4" T.
0622: Tin 1950s Coca-Cola Cigar Thermometer.Est. $150-$350
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1905 - 1910 Wooden Coca-Cola Thermometer.: Description Fairly clean with only light to moderate wear, some fading especially on the red painted logo areas, uniform crazing, minor stain in lower right corner, minor edge nicks and wear.
0623: 1905 - 1910 Wooden Coca-Cola Thermometer.Est. $200-$400
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1927 Tin Coca-Cola Sign.: Description Has a raised, embossed outer frame. A good bit of overall flaking and paint loss to white logo areas, and minor outer edge wear at corners. Condition (Good). Size 32" x 10 - 1/2".
0624: 1927 Tin Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $100-$200