Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 29
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
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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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1990 Coca-Cola Magic Can Promotional Posters.: Description Includes cans. One can is a prize can that was seated in the machines and contains a ten-dollar bill which has never been pulled from its original container. The other can is an unopened
0673: 1990 Coca-Cola Magic Can Promotional Posters.Est. $150-$300
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German Fabric Coca-Cola Banner.: Description Circa 1940s. Made of heavy linen. Three or four small holes around central image, otherwise meidum wear or marks. Condition (Very Good).
0674: German Fabric Coca-Cola Banner.Est. $200-$400
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Heavy Linen Coca-Cola Banner.: Description 1950s. Promotes cooler sales within the bottling company and region. Great graphics with four different coolers shown. Only very mild marks or wear. Condition (Near Mint).
0675: Heavy Linen Coca-Cola Banner.Est. $250-$500
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1950s Coca-Cola Canvas Banner.: Description Used on trucks to promote the usage of coin coolers. Still retains its original rope for attaching to the truck with only light soiling from storage. Condition (Near Mint).
0676: 1950s Coca-Cola Canvas Banner.Est. $250-$500
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1950s Coca-Cola Marching Band Banner.: Description Some mild fold marks, light stains and light soiling overall. Condition (Excellent).
0677: 1950s Coca-Cola Marching Band Banner.Est. $250-$500
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1920s Light Canvas Coca-Cola Banner.: Description Difficult to find in this condition, presents very well. Some minor fold marks, a number of old crease lines, light fading, and minor overall wear. Condition (Very Good).
0678: 1920s Light Canvas Coca-Cola Banner.Est. $350-$700
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1927 Large Coca-Cola Paper Banner.: Description Item is very rarely found with wonderful graphics. When it was found, it was cut into four separate pieces so it shows three vertical trim lines as well as some darkening and staining
0679: 1927 Large Coca-Cola Paper Banner.Est. $350-$700
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Early Canvas Coca-Cola Banner.: Description Displays very well with some uniform fading on the red logo areas. Nice overall condition with only some deterioration, edge tears, and a few small holes. Condition (Good - Very Good).
0680: Early Canvas Coca-Cola Banner.Est. $400-$800
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1940s Original Artwork by F. Sands Brunner.: Description Oil on canvas on original stretcher. Still retains its original paper tag on back that states it was done on April 10, 1942 for Ketterliuns Litho Company in Philadelphia. Executed for a
0681: 1940s Original Artwork by F. Sands Brunner.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Coca-Cola Dispensing Machine.: Description Appears to be complete. White on the Coca-Cola may have been repainted years ago. Some scratching, dents, and scuffs throughout. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 44" x 31" x 28".
0682: Coca-Cola Dispensing Machine.Est. $800-$1,200
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Lot of 3: Coca-Cola Air Master Model Plane Kit.: Description Nice, very hard-to-find item with the original box, instructions, wooden parts, wooden propeller and Coca-Cola decorated wing panel. Missing only a few small metal clips and hooks. Strong
0683: Lot of 3: Coca-Cola Air Master Model Plane Kit.Est. $500-$1,000