Morphy Auctions September 3, 2011 Auction 2011-09-03 Auction - 823 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 19
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Morphy Auctions September 3, 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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Buffalo Brand Salted Peanuts Tin.: Description Original lid. A few light dings and dents, minor paint scratches. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 9" T.
1132: Buffalo Brand Salted Peanuts Tin.Est. $200-$400
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Tin Bunte Marshmallows Store Bin.: Description Original lid. Light surface scratches and paint wear to rim. Size 9 - 1/2" T.
1133: Tin Bunte Marshmallows Store Bin.Est. $300-$500
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Large Metal Oysters Canister.: Description Printed "Oysters" on top with spigot to release the ice water. Moderate paint loss throughout. Condition (Poor). Size 17" T.
1134: Large Metal Oysters Canister.Est. $50-$200
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Squirrel 1lb. Peanut Butter Pail.: Description Orange variation. A couple light surface scratches and light paint flakes. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
1135: Squirrel 1lb. Peanut Butter Pail.Est. $150-$300
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Squirrel 1lb. Peanut Butter Pail.: Description Yellow variation. Some light paint flaking and rust to lid but still displays nicely. Condition (Very Good). Size 3 - 1/2" T.
1136: Squirrel 1lb. Peanut Butter Pail.Est. $150-$300
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Chalk Indian Bust.: Description Made by Marwal Inc. Has a few tiny paint flakes. Condition (Excellent). Size 18" T.
1137: Chalk Indian Bust.Est. $200-$400
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Harrington's Ice Cream Serving Tray.: Description Some paint missing from gold edge and light overall wear. Condition (Very Good). Size 13 - 1/4" Dia.
1138: Harrington's Ice Cream Serving Tray.Est. $200-$400
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Small Oak Countertop Display Cabinent.: Description Includes glass shelves. Condition (Excellent). Size 14 - 3/4" x 15 - 3/4" x 10 - 3/4".
1140: Small Oak Countertop Display Cabinent.Est. $200-$400
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Cardboard 1915 Die-Cut Calendar.: Description From Fall River, MA. Printed in Germany. Nicely embossed. Some light soiling, small closed tears, minor edge wear, and paper loss. Condition (Very Good). Size 26 - 3/4" x 21".
1141: Cardboard 1915 Die-Cut Calendar.Est. $75-$150
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1911 Calendar from New Bedford, MA.: Description Framed under plexiglass. Nice strong and bright colors with beautiful embossing. Some very light soiling overall. Condition (Near Mint). Size Framed: 30 - 3/4" x 24 - 1/4".
1142: 1911 Calendar from New Bedford, MA.Est. $100-$250
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Lot of 3: Advertising Calendars.: Description Includes 1947 Elvgren calendar from Elgin, IL. Titled "Catch On". Very nice and bright unused calendar with just minor soiling to bottom six inches. Also includes a 1964 calendar from CT
1143: Lot of 3: Advertising Calendars.Est. $100-$250
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Sharples Cream Separator 1922 Calendar.: Description Full pad. Beautiful image of flapper girl holding a county fair program with Sharples cream separator in background. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size Framed: 26 - 1/2" x 17".
1144: Sharples Cream Separator 1922 Calendar.Est. $400-$800
Unusual Canvas 1922 Calendar.: Description Advertising Milford, NH Textile Corp. and promoting their canvas products. This was probably only a single page calendar originally featuring September of 1922. Some light wear, soiling,
1145: Unusual Canvas 1922 Calendar.Est. $50-$200Lot Passed
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1944 Kist Beverages Calendar.: Description Framed under glass. Pad is totally depleted but still has the summary for the entire year. One small punch to bottom center, one closed tear to lower left edge, minor marks, light wear,
1146: 1944 Kist Beverages Calendar.Est. $75-$150
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Lot of 2: Early Calendars Featuring Young Girls.: Description The 1912 calendar features a girl embossed cardboard that folds out dimensionally and is nicely mounted in a shadow box frame under glass; some minor edge tear, light wear and soiling.
1147: Lot of 2: Early Calendars Featuring Young Girls.Est. $150-$250
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1912 Embossed Cardboard Calendar.: Description From Fall River, Massachusetts. Nice large format calendar with very heavy embossing featuring a young girl. Very light soiling, small nail hole at top center, minor edge wear, minor
1150: 1912 Embossed Cardboard Calendar.Est. $150-$350
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1956 Zoe Mozert Nude Calendar.: Description Matted and framed under glass. Possibly very slightly trimmed at top and bottom; otherwise, only light soiling, a few faint stains, and minor surface marks. Presents beautifully.
1151: 1956 Zoe Mozert Nude Calendar.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: 1890s Die-Cut Victorian Calendars.: Description Both feature beautiful embossing and graphics. The Manchester, New Hampshire calendar with two girls shown is gorgeous with only miniscule marks or soiling, its framed under glass, is
1152: Lot of 2: 1890s Die-Cut Victorian Calendars.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 3: Large Assorted Calendars.: Description All are clean, bright and unused with only slight edge wear and miniscule soiling on the 1937. The Boy Scouts calendar from 1974 features Norman Rockwell artwork. Condition (Near Mint).
1153: Lot of 3: Large Assorted Calendars.Est. $200-$450
Lot of 3: Large 1940s Calendars.: Description Nice graphics with children shown. The Essem Meats calendar shows wonderful artwork from 1937 by Hy Hintermeister and the 1943 Scholl calendar features artwork by Mabel Rollins Harris.
1154: Lot of 3: Large 1940s Calendars.Est. $200-$500Lot Passed
Lot of 3: 1940s Calendars.: Description The F.W. Scholl calendar features artwork by Pearl Frush and the 1943 Essem Meats calendar features artwork by Norman Rockwell. All three calendars are complete and unused with only very
1155: Lot of 3: 1940s Calendars.Est. $200-$450Lot Passed