Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 27
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: Tin Coca-Cola Signs.: Description The green and red sign is a later reproduction of an earlier style and the French sign is circa 1960s. Both signs with some wear, marks, soiling, and scratches. Condition (Good - Very
0625: Lot of 2: Tin Coca-Cola Signs.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of 2: Tin Signs.: Description Includes Coca-Cola and Perry's. Perry's is 1950s with a few scratches, small scuffs and light wear. Coca-Cola is 1963 with some minor bends, crimps, small dents, medium scratches and
0626: Lot of 2: Tin Signs.Est. $125-$250
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Porcelain Coca-Cola 2-Piece Syrup Urn & Base.: Description Circa 1900. The bowl has very heavy staining, browning, crazing, cracks, one repair, and some large missing chips. The base has general overall wear, soiling, and a few cracks. Condition
0627: Porcelain Coca-Cola 2-Piece Syrup Urn & Base.Est. $200-$400
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1926 Coca-Cola 4-Color Porcelain Sign.: Description Dated 1926 and marked Baltimore Enamel. Very hard to find variation. Medium overall surface scratches and marks. Few small surface nicks. Displays very well. Condition (Excellent). Size
0628: 1926 Coca-Cola 4-Color Porcelain Sign.Est. $500-$1,000
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1935 Porcelain Coca-Cola Fountain Service Sign.: Description Great shine and color with very heavy shelving on the lettering. Nice, elongated shield design with only a few bottom edge nicks, a few small chips, minor surface scratches. Condition
0629: 1935 Porcelain Coca-Cola Fountain Service Sign.Est. $1,200-$1,800
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Coca-Cola Two-Sided School Crossing Guard.: Description Dated April, 1950. Complete with cast iron base but missing the inner T-frame. Great looking example with only a few small dents that are very shallow and minor, otherwise only miniscule
0630: Coca-Cola Two-Sided School Crossing Guard.Est. $3,500-$6,000
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Lot of 3: Assorted Poster Frames.: Description 1940s to 1960s. Includes two wooden and one aluminum. General overall wear, marks, and soiling. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Largest: 62 - 1/4" x 36 - 1/4".
0631: Lot of 3: Assorted Poster Frames.Est. $100-$200
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Cardboard 1948 Coca-Cola Horizontal Poster.: Description Some heavy to medium rubs, small scrapes, minor soiling, edge wear, and overall marks. Condition (Good). Size 56 - 1/4" x 27 - 1/2".
0632: Cardboard 1948 Coca-Cola Horizontal Poster.Est. $100-$300
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Cardboard 1942 Coca-Cola Vertical Poster.: Description Light surface wear, small holes near bottom, general overall edge wear, and some color touchup to borders. Condition (Very Good). Size 50" x 29 - 3/4".
0633: Cardboard 1942 Coca-Cola Vertical Poster.Est. $150-$350
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Large Coca-Cola Paper Poster.: Description Circa 1950s. Clean and bright overall with only minor wrinkles, light soiling and minor edge wear. Condition (Excellent). Size 57 - 1/2" x 18 - 3/4".
0634: Large Coca-Cola Paper Poster.Est. $150-$350
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1938 Large Coca-Cola Paper Poster.: Description Three or four stronger fold lines, a few small tack holes/nail holes, medium stains and soiling overall. Condition (Very Good). Size 57" x 18 - 1/2".
0635: 1938 Large Coca-Cola Paper Poster.Est. $150-$350
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1940 Coca-Cola Vertical Poster.: Description Some medium surface stains, a few surface ripples, general overall light edge wear, and small scratches. Condition (Good Plus). Size 50" x 30".
0636: 1940 Coca-Cola Vertical Poster.Est. $250-$500
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Lot of 2: Coca-Cola Paper Posters.: Description Includes 1955 Sprite boy and 1977 large page calendar. Only light soiling and a few marks on the Sprite boy. Condition (Excellent - Near Mint). Size Largest: 36" x 20".
0637: Lot of 2: Coca-Cola Paper Posters.Est. $250-$500
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1957 Coca-Cola Welcome Friend Sign.: Description Never before shown or assembled. Presented completely flat, once assembled frame would have beveled edges tilting inwards. No wear, soiling or marks. Condition (Near Mint Plus). Size 16"
0638: 1957 Coca-Cola Welcome Friend Sign.Est. $300-$600
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Paper 1950s Coca-Cola Sprite Boy Poster.: Description Framed under glass. A few small marks and minor scuffs; otherwise, clean and bright overall. Condition (Excellent - Near Mint). Size Framed: 30" x 19".
0639: Paper 1950s Coca-Cola Sprite Boy Poster.Est. $100-$250
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Lot of Coca-Cola Pictures.: Description Approximately 16 in the lot. Most concern the Temple, Texas Coca-Cola bottling company plant. Pictures are of the interior, bottling operation, office shots and other photos. Most of the
0640: Lot of Coca-Cola Pictures.Est. $150-$350
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1934 Coca-Cola Triangle Decal.: Description Presented between plexi-glass panels. A good bit of surface wrinkling, otherwise very clean, bright and enjoyable. Condition (Excellent). Size 16" x 20 - 1/2".
0641: 1934 Coca-Cola Triangle Decal.Est. $250-$500
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Masonite 1945 Coca-Cola Sign.: Description Beautiful, bright, and unused example with wonderful color and shine. Only a few miniscule marks and a few small manufacturer's irregularities. Condition (Near Mint). Size 33 - 3/4" x
0642: Masonite 1945 Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $250-$500
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Masonite 1944 Coca-Cola Sign.: Description Beautiful, bright, unused example with strong color and no wear noted. One central stress crack that impacts the letters "ol" of "Cola". Condition (Near Mint). Size 28" x 20".
0643: Masonite 1944 Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $250-$500
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Cardboard 1923 Coca-Cola Four Season Trolley Sign: Description Plastic sign in beautiful condition with only a small tear in corner, some very minor edge marks and wear, and a few closed edge tears. Miniscule marks, soiling or wear inside the green
0644: Cardboard 1923 Coca-Cola Four Season Trolley SignEst. $2,000-$4,000
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Lot of 2: Cardboard Coca-Cola Signs.: Description Includes a 60s menu sign with glass and a 1930s cardboard two-sided sign with hand and bottle. Medium soiling on the 60s sign; very heavy wear and soiling on the 30s sign. Condition (Poor
0645: Lot of 2: Cardboard Coca-Cola Signs.Est. $100-$200
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Cardboard Coca-Cola Dimensional Display Sign.: Description 1960s. Some light edge wear, minor warping, a few minor edge bends, light soiling, and general deterioration. Condition (Very Good). Size 22" x 17 - 1/4".
0646: Cardboard Coca-Cola Dimensional Display Sign.Est. $150-$300
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Lot of 3: Assorted Coca-Cola Cardboard Santas.: Description Circa 1950s to 60s. The round wreath is two-sided, the others are small stand ups. A few minor bends, light to medium soiling and wear. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest:
0647: Lot of 3: Assorted Coca-Cola Cardboard Santas.Est. $150-$300
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Lot of 2: 1940s Coca-Cola Cardboard Signs.: Description Includes Red Grange from the sport's favorites series on one sign, which has a few edge dents, minor surface rubs, small marks, light wear and soiling. The other is Boeing Flying Fortress
0648: Lot of 2: 1940s Coca-Cola Cardboard Signs.Est. $200-$400