Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 28
Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction
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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Denver, PA, United States
Auction Details

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...
SOLD
Lot of 3: Cardboard Coca-Cola Signs.: Description 1940s and 50s. Light to medium soiling, a few corner bends and tears, one or two closed cracks, and small tack holes. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Largest: 21 - 1/2" x 13 - 1/2".
Est.
$200
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$400
SOLD
1940s-50s Cardboard Coca-Cola Sprite Boy Sign.: Description Nice two-sided item marked F.W. Woolworth Company at the bottom. Nice and bright, colors remain with only some mild edge wear, light soiling and a few small marks. Condition (Excellent
Est.
$250
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$500
SOLD
1953 Coca-Cola World Time 5-Piece Festoon.: Description Only light soiling, small paper chips and nicks, light wear, minor marks. Condition (Very Good Plus). Size Largest: 21 - 1/4" x 18".
Est.
$500
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$800
SOLD
1944 Coca-Cola Warships Festoon.: Description Very difficult-to-find festoon. Each ship is very nicely embossed on heavy cardboard. Clean, bright and beautiful with no wear or soiling, only five or six miniscule small bends.
Est.
$1,800
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$3,500
SOLD
Coca-Cola Grillwork Festoon.: Description Dated 1933. Beautifully framed under plexiglass in a showcase mounting. Complete with original envelope on back of frame. Wood grain affect behind letters. A few minor surface rubs and a
Est.
$2,500
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$4,500
SOLD
1940s Coca-Cola Kays Display War Plane Festoon.: Description Masonite boards with composition airplanes and original rope included. All five pieces are secured with heavy fishing line on very thick foam core for display purposes only. Little to no
Est.
$2,500
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$5,000
SOLD
1930 Coca-Cola Calendar.: Description Complete with metal strip, full pad, and December 1930 cover page. Never used and in great condition with only miniscule edge marks and minor fold lines. Beautiful example. Condition
Est.
$700
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$1,000
SOLD
1932 Coca-Cola Calendar.: Description Complete with original metal strip, cover page, and full pad. Nice, bright, clean, and unused example with only the most minimal of any marks, wear, or soiling. Condition (Near Mint).
Est.
$600
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$900
SOLD
1933 Coca-Cola Calendar.: Description Complete with original metal strip, cover page, and full pad. Only a few very outer edge marks or nicks. Condition (Near Mint). Size 24 - 3/4" x 12".
Est.
$600
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$900
SOLD
1934 Coca-Cola Icicle Festoon.: Description Includes all five pieces plus the original cardboard box. Overall wear and tatter to box itself. Some random nail holes, edge wear, medium stains, small chips and nicks are noted on the
Est.
$600
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$1,200
SOLD
1936 Coca-Cola Calendar.: Description Complete with original metal strip, full pad, and cover page. Nice, clean, bright, and unused calendar with only a few very miniscule marks to top center border and a few minute rust
Est.
$700
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$1,000
SOLD
1939 Coca-Cola Calendar.: Description Complete with full pad, cover sheet, and original metal strip. Nice unused example with only a few very minor marks, a few dark spots, and one small area of slight roughness to top center
Est.
$500
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$800
SOLD
Early Coca-Cola Pepsin Chewing Gum Stick.: Description Circa 1910 to 1917. Manufactured by Franklin Manufacturing Company in Richmond, VA. Never used or opened, complete with original paper wrapper and inner liner. Only mild soiling or faint
Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
SOLD
Lot of 2: Embossed Tin Coca-Cola Menu Boards.: Description 1940s and 1960s. Some minor edge chips, nicks, and a few mild marks and spots to the 60s version while the 40s menu board has heavier overall edge and surface wear. Condition (Good -
Est.
$100
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$200
SOLD
Porcelain French Canadian Coca-Cola Door Bar.: Description Circa 1950s. Some minor edge chips and nicks, only light wear. Condition (Excellent). Size 31" L.
Est.
$100
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$250
SOLD
Embossed Styrofoam Coca-Cola Display Bottle.: Description 1950s. Nice dimensional display object with general overall heavy wear, marks, chips, nicks, and soiling. Still displays fairly well overall. Condition (Good). Size 41 - 1/2" T.
Est.
$150
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$350
SOLD
Embossed Rubber Coca-Cola Display Bottle.: Description 1950s. Missing the cap and some tears where part of the bottom lip is missing; otherwise, medium to heavier overall wear, marks, scratches, and paint chips. Condition (Fair). Size 41 -
Est.
$150
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$400
SOLD
Porcelain French Canadian Door Push.: Description Sizeable chip on top and bottom. Condition (Very Good). Size 11 - 1/2" T.
Est.
$150
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$300
SOLD
Lot of 2: Assorted Coca-Cola Pieces.: Description Includes a sign and carrier. The 1950s 12-bottle carrier is flat and has never been assembled. The paper sign is circa late 1920s, early 30s and is offering a promotional price on a Dover
Est.
$250
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$450
SOLD
1950s Coca-Cola Button with Masonite Wings.: Description Wings are missing old Sprite boy and bottle decals. General overall wear, marks, dents and soiling. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size 32 - 3/4" L.
Est.
$100
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$300
SOLD
Advertising Coca-Cola Button.: Description All original with no repairs. Moderate scratching and rubs. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 24" Dia.
Est.
$150
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$300
SOLD
1930s Tin Coca-Cola Kay' Displays Sign.: Description Nice embossed, beveled border with original cardboard backing. Small nail holes top and bottom center with a few dents, some wall paint around outer perimeter, some crazing and crackling
Est.
$150
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$350
SOLD
Lot of 3: Assorted Coca-Cola Kay Display Frames.: Description All are for small vertical posters. One is missing the crest and another is missing one rod. Some light soiling, minor overall wear, and some nicks and chips to one of the frames.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
1940s Wire & Wooden Coca-Cola Kay Displays Sign.: Description Clean and bright with only a few miniscule marks, some minor paint crackles and loss, which is common on these signs. Condition (Excellent). Size 24" L.
Est.
$250
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$500