Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 7
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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Baseball Player Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "H.L. Johnson". Shows a ball player sliding. Germany impressed in bottom of rim. Very little gold loss. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 3 - 3/4"
0145: Baseball Player Shaving Mug.Est. $1,200-$1,500
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Horse-Drawn American Express Wagon Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Thomas Doyle". J&C Bavaria mark on bottom. Very little, if any, gold loss and no cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 7/8" T.
0146: Horse-Drawn American Express Wagon Shaving Mug.Est. $800-$1,000
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Street Sweeper Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "August Panter". Shows a working street sweeper. Full magenta wrap. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted but some minor gold loss to top and bottom rims. Condition (Near Mint).
0147: Street Sweeper Shaving Mug.Est. $800-$1,000
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1910 Sidewalk Barber Pole.: Description Porcelain is chipped, cast iron center ring is cracked, and some rust spots throughout. Condition (Good). Size 86" T.
0148: 1910 Sidewalk Barber Pole.Est. $300-$600
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Hardware Store Scene Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Geo. Cimer". Shows two large peacock feathers above the hardware store scene. Number "4457" on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Condition (Near Mint). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
0149: Hardware Store Scene Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$500
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Instrumental Group Shaving Mug.: Description Gilt name "Sebastiano Nardone". Shows a mandolin, violin, guitar, and sheet music. Green wrap has some paint loss. No mark on bottom but Germany is impressed in bottom rim. Moderate gold
0150: Instrumental Group Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$500
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Dad's Cup Shaving Mug.: Description This is a new mug, circa 1960s. Shows a policeman walking a street patrol. Copyright KCI mark on bottom. One minor hairline to base. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 3 - 3/4" T.
0151: Dad's Cup Shaving Mug.Est. $50-$100
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Large Metal Barber Pole.: Description Early repaint. Red and white with two blue bands. Condition (Excellent). Size 47" T.
0152: Large Metal Barber Pole.Est. $400-$800
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Lot of 2: Nickel-Plated Brass Match Safes.: Description Includes one for Columbus and one for cigars. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 1/2" T.
0153: Lot of 2: Nickel-Plated Brass Match Safes.Est. $100-$300
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Lot of 5: Assorted Celluloid Match Safes.: Description Includes one with a slight crack while the others have some staining throughout. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" T.
0154: Lot of 5: Assorted Celluloid Match Safes.Est. $100-$300
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Lot of 3: Sterling Silver Match Safes.: Description All are marked "Sterling". Includes one inscribed "JB Bowen". Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" T.
0155: Lot of 3: Sterling Silver Match Safes.Est. $100-$300
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Lot of 3: Sterling Silver Match Safes.: Description All are marked "Sterling". One with crack in lid. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" T.
0156: Lot of 3: Sterling Silver Match Safes.Est. $100-$300
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Lot of 8: Assorted Celluloid Match Safes.: Description Includes one Delaware Hotel. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" T.
0157: Lot of 8: Assorted Celluloid Match Safes.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 5: Celluloid Advertising Match Safes.: Description Includes one for the Capital Hotel in Hollidaysburg, PA. Celluloid has some light staining throughout. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" T.
0158: Lot of 5: Celluloid Advertising Match Safes.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 5: Assorted Celluloid Match Safes.: Description All featuring women advertising different companies. One with crack in celluloid and the others with some light staining. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" T.
0159: Lot of 5: Assorted Celluloid Match Safes.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 5: Assorted Celluloid Adv. Match Safes.: Description Featuring nude and Victorian women. A few with light staining but no cracks noted. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" T.
0160: Lot of 5: Assorted Celluloid Adv. Match Safes.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 5: Celluloid Advertising Match Safes.: Description All featuring women. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 3" T.
0161: Lot of 5: Celluloid Advertising Match Safes.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 5: Celluloid Advertising Match Safes.: Description Includes one for Reliance Trucks in Boston, MA. Celluloid is in good condition with just some light staining throughout. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" T.
0162: Lot of 5: Celluloid Advertising Match Safes.Est. $200-$400
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Sterling Silver Dragon Match Safe.: Description Most likely Japanese. Nice detail. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 2 - 3/4" T.
0164: Sterling Silver Dragon Match Safe.Est. $100-$200
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Brass Match Safe.: Description Some small dings and one dent to backside. Condition (Very Good). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0165: Brass Match Safe.Est. $50-$150
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Match Safe with Blue Floral Design.: Condition (Excellent). Size 1 - 3/4" T.
0166: Match Safe with Blue Floral Design.Est. $100-$300
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Brass Seashell Match Safe.: Condition (Excellent). Size 2 - 1/2" L.
0167: Brass Seashell Match Safe.Est. $100-$300
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Sterling Silver Match Safe.: Description Marked "Sterling". With "D" and floral design. One small dent to backside at top. Condition (Excellent). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0168: Sterling Silver Match Safe.Est. $100-$300