Morphy Auctions September 2, 2011 Auction 2011-09-02 Auction - 683 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 8
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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Match Safe with Enameled Floral Design.: Description Red background. Silverplate is worn and shows a lot of brass. Condition (Very Good). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0169: Match Safe with Enameled Floral Design.Est. $100-$300
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Brass Match Safe with Floral & Bird Design.: Condition (Excellent). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0170: Brass Match Safe with Floral & Bird Design.Est. $100-$300
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Gold Match Safe with Enameled Design.: Description Blue and teal swirl design. Condition (Excellent). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0171: Gold Match Safe with Enameled Design.Est. $100-$300
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Gold-Colored Match Safe with Floral Design.: Description Inside of lid is marked "925". Condition (Excellent). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0172: Gold-Colored Match Safe with Floral Design.Est. $100-$300
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Silverplated Match Safe with Small Gold Snail.: Description Shows light brassing. Condition (Very Good). Size 2 - 1/4" T.
0173: Silverplated Match Safe with Small Gold Snail.Est. $100-$200
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Columbus Expedition 1492-1862 Adv. Match Safe.: Description Shows light wear overall and a few small dents. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 2 - 1/2" T.
0174: Columbus Expedition 1492-1862 Adv. Match Safe.Est. $100-$200
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Lot of Assorted Matchbook Covers.: Description Average wear and marks. Condition (Very Good). Size Box: 13" x 11".
0175: Lot of Assorted Matchbook Covers.Est. $100-$250
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Fairy Tip Tray.: Description A few tiny surface spots below the fairy. Condition (Excellent). Size 4 - 1/4" Dia.
0176: Fairy Tip Tray.Est. $150-$250
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National Cigars Tip Tray.: Condition (Excellent). Size 6" Dia.
0177: National Cigars Tip Tray.Est. $200-$400
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The Overland Cigar Box.: Description Early and rare version. Depicts a steam train traveling through the mountains. Lid is detached but present. Condition (Excellent). Size 9" L.
0178: The Overland Cigar Box.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.: Description Both are rare. Includes Once Again depicting a large bell with doves and Thorough-Breds depicting a foxhunt with gentleman and lady jumping over a fence. Condition (Excellent). Size
0179: Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.Est. $200-$500
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Lot of 2: Patriotic Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes rare War Eagle for Cheroots (larger than normal) depicting an eagle with American Flag and Washington Monument in background and Our Colors. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest:
0180: Lot of 2: Patriotic Cigar Boxes.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Rare Patriotic Cigar Box Lids.: Description Both rare. Lids only, boxes are not included. Includes Rail Splitter depicting President Lincoln with the capital in the background and Upmann's All Nations depicting Uncle Sam looking
0181: Lot of 2: Rare Patriotic Cigar Box Lids.Est. $200-$500
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Lot of 2: Patriotic Cigar Boxes.: Description Both are rare. Includes Star of America with outside and inside labels and Santa-Bana depicting a Spanish American soldier. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 9" L.
0182: Lot of 2: Patriotic Cigar Boxes.Est. $300-$800
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Lot of 2: Minnesota Related Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes Minnesota Blizzard (lid only) depicting a man in sleigh pulling a large cigar with four animals and Seal of Minnesota with some paper loss to bottom of paper label. Condition
0183: Lot of 2: Minnesota Related Cigar Boxes.Est. $300-$800
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Lot of 2: Wooden Cigar Boxes.: Description Both are rare. Includes Tampanola depicting a woman and American Indian with flag and eagle and Pappoose depicting an Indian in a tree. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 8 - 1/2" L.
0184: Lot of 2: Wooden Cigar Boxes.Est. $300-$600
Lot of 2: Wooden Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes White Flakes (with detached lid) depicting a woman on left corner and man and woman smoking a cigar in right corner and Snow Bird (lid only) depicting a beautiful woman in
0185: Lot of 2: Wooden Cigar Boxes.Est. $300-$600Lot Passed
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Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes VHC depicting a man and woman in a horse and buggy and Smokettes depicting an early agricultural scene with officer riding a horse through field. Condition (Excellent). Size
0186: Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.Est. $300-$800
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Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.: Description Both are scarce. Includes Lewis & Clark showing both the explorers with Indian overlooking the river and Lead Mine showing a minor with steamship in background. Condition (Excellent).
0187: Lot of 2: Cigar Boxes.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Rare Black History Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes Dat's Boss (with detached lid) depicting an elderly African American man with white hair smoking a cigar and Old Kentucky Home depicting a family waiting at the train station.
0188: Lot of 2: Rare Black History Cigar Boxes.Est. $400-$800
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Lot of 2: Rare Black History Cigar Boxes.: Description Includes Is This Yours (lid only) depicting an African American child holding a black cat in the air and Little Chums (with detached lid) depicting two young boys smoking cigars together.
0189: Lot of 2: Rare Black History Cigar Boxes.Est. $400-$900
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Lot of 2: Rare Indian Cigar Box Lids.: Description Lids only. Includes First American showing an Indian Chief and Scarlet Horn showing a very colorful image of an Indian. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 8 - 1/8" L.
0190: Lot of 2: Rare Indian Cigar Box Lids.Est. $400-$800
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Lot of 2: Rare Cigar Box Lids.: Description Lids only. Includes Smile depicting man smoking a cigar and Square Deal depicting a boy shining shoes. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 7" L.
0191: Lot of 2: Rare Cigar Box Lids.Est. $400-$1,000
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Lot of 2: Wooden Cigar Boxes.: Description Both are rare. Includes Road House (with detached lid) showing an old mansion with horse and buggies traveling and Smokers Inn depicting an old Victorian home with outside label.
0192: Lot of 2: Wooden Cigar Boxes.Est. $400-$800