Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 5
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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Tinsmith Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "J. Wiggins". Shows a small furnace with two soldering irons. Full magenta wrap. T&V France mark on bottom. Very little, if any, gold loss. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 5/8"
0097: Tinsmith Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$800
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Early Bicycle Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "F.W. Melvin". T&V Limoges France mark on bottom. Moderate gold loss to top and bottom rim and the first initial of the name. No cracks, chips, or hairlines noted. Condition
0098: Early Bicycle Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$800
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Scenic Shaving Mug.: Description Shows a number of blue birds pulling a nude woman with a lot of floral decoration and sky. Scene surrounds the entire mug. W&G Co. France mark on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs.
0099: Scenic Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$800
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Railroad Boxcar Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "A.J. Scheirer". Shows a railroad employee. C.F.H. with line over G.D.M. mark on bottom. Only very minor gold loss with no cracks, chips, or repairs. Condition (Near Mint).
0100: Railroad Boxcar Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Steam-Powered Sawmill Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "L. Moyer". Red National Barber Supply Co. Cincinnati, OH mark on bottom. Minor gold wear but no cracks, chips, or repairs visible. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
0101: Steam-Powered Sawmill Shaving Mug.Est. $800-$1,200
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Electric Barber Pole.: Description Not operational. Outside bottom and top plates have been replaced. Condition (Very Good). Size 27 - 1/2" T.
0102: Electric Barber Pole.Est. $600-$800
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Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "R.S. Thorpe". Shows two white horses and three individuals on the wagon marked "2". Only minor gold loss. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 5/8" T.
0103: Horse-Drawn Fire Wagon Shaving Mug.Est. $900-$1,200
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Photographic Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Ed Sacstrob". Shows a staged photograph of two men seated in a car. Full pink wrap with intricate floral decorations on sides. W&G Company Limoges France mark on bottom. Minor
0104: Photographic Shaving Mug.Est. $1,200-$1,500
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Boxer Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Sammy Dorfmna". Shows a boxer, a boxing ring, and a pair of boxing gloves. No mark on bottom. Moderate gold loss to top and bottom rims but no cracks, chips, or repairs.
0105: Boxer Shaving Mug.Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Open Car Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Robert J Frantz". Full floral and pink wrap. T&V Limoges France mark on bottom. Very little, if any, gold loss and no cracks, chips, or repairs. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3
0106: Open Car Shaving Mug.Est. $1,500-$1,800
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Early Steamer Fire Engine Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "John Reamer". Full black wrap. Limoges France mark on bottom. Some minor gold loss but no cracks, chips, or repairs. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
0107: Early Steamer Fire Engine Shaving Mug.Est. $1,200-$1,400
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Harrison Fire & Life Insurance Adv. Shaving Mug.: Description Full black wrap. Fairly rare National Enameling Company Cincinnati Ohio mark on bottom. Only very little gold wear and no cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 -
0108: Harrison Fire & Life Insurance Adv. Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Horse-Drawn Wagon Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "James McGovern". T&V Limoges France mark on bottom and the artist initials JR. Minor gold loss to top and bottom rims but no cracks, chips, or repairs. Condition (Near Mint).
0109: Horse-Drawn Wagon Shaving Mug.Est. $800-$1,100
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Cement Finisher Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "John Marton". Shows finisher working on formed cement. Nice Koken Barber Shop Supply mark on bottom advertising Congress chairs. Very little gold loss and no repairs, cracks,
0110: Cement Finisher Shaving Mug.Est. $800-$1,000
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Train & Tender Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "A. Ruhmpohl". T&V Limoges France mark on bottom. Very little gold loss. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 7/8" T.
0111: Train & Tender Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Boiler Builder Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "J.M. Walch". Shows a man inside and outside of the boiler pounding rivets. Limoges France mark on bottom. Very little gold loss and no cracks, chips, or repairs. Condition
0112: Boiler Builder Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Tailor Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Frank Belsito". Full light purple wrap. D&C mark on bottom. No observed cracks, chips, or repairs. Moderate gold wear. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 - 7/8" T.
0113: Tailor Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Wallpaper Hanger Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "L. Steggemiller". Shows a man hanging wallpaper. E. Berninghaus, Cincinnati O. mark and number 411 W.G. & Co. mark on bottom. Minor to moderate gold loss throughout. No cracks,
0114: Wallpaper Hanger Shaving Mug.Est. $400-$600
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Double Fraternity & Pharmacist Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Speary". The two fraternal organizations have their logos at the top of the mug, one is the Patriotic Sons of America and the other the Junior Order of United American
0115: Double Fraternity & Pharmacist Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$500
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Accordion Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name R. Van Buren. Scene shows early squeeze box accordion. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Moderate to heavy loss of gold to top and bottom rim. Condition (Excellent). Size 3 -
0116: Accordion Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$500
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Personalized Barber Bottle.: Description Name "Frank Gensheimer". Marked W.T. & Co. 552" on bottom. Missing top part of the screw cap. Condition (Excellent). Size 10" T.
0117: Personalized Barber Bottle.Est. $200-$300
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Elk's Club Fraternal Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Matt. McCormick". Shows initials "BPOE" (stands for Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks) with elk. Marked "Compliments of Mitchell & Weldon" on bottom base and dated
0118: Elk's Club Fraternal Shaving Mug.Est. $200-$400
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Fraternal Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "H.J. Stroh". Shows lodge number "267" for the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks. Green T&V Limoges mark and artist signature "Natl." on bottom. Mug is completely covered
0119: Fraternal Shaving Mug.Est. $200-$400
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Bartender with Two Patrons Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Jos. Kessler". Full pink wrap. No mark on bottom. Moderate gold loss to top and bottom rims. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 3/4" T.
0120: Bartender with Two Patrons Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$500