Morphy Auctions September 3, 2011 Auction 2011-09-03 Auction - 823 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 20
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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...
Lot of 2: Advertising Calendars.: Description Includes 1948 Robin Hood Flour & 1930 Pure Milk calendars. Both are bright, unused and complete with only very minor soiling. The Robin Hood calendar has a seven inch closed tear at the
1156: Lot of 2: Advertising Calendars.Est. $200-$400Lot Passed
Lot of 3: Essem Meats Calendars.: Description All are 1940s with various patriotic themes and are all unused with very minor marks or soiling.The 1943 with the Lincoln memorial shown features artwork by Norman Rockwell. Condition
1158: Lot of 3: Essem Meats Calendars.Est. $200-$400Lot Passed
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Framed Wertz Milling Co. Advertising Calendar.: Description From Reading, PA. Small tack holes to left and right borders. Displays nicely. Condition (Very Good). Size Framed: 20 - 3/4" x 25 - 1/2".
1159: Framed Wertz Milling Co. Advertising Calendar.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: New Bedford, MA Die-Cut Calendars.: Description Circa 1913 and 1915. Both are large format calendars featuring young girls highly decorated and heavily embossed. The calendar with the single girl is clean and bright with only miniscule
1160: Lot of 2: New Bedford, MA Die-Cut Calendars.Est. $250-$450
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Lot of 3: 1940s Calendars.: Description The 1941 Essem Meats calendar features artwork from Erbit which is entitled "Peggy". All three calendars are complete and unused with only miniscule marks or wear. Condition (Near Mint).
1161: Lot of 3: 1940s Calendars.Est. $250-$450
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1944 Nude Pin-Up Calendar.: Description From Cranston, Rhode Island. Full pad, has one strong fold mark at intersection of the pink background and colored area. Titled "The Favorite Model". Light soiling, some miniscule stains
1163: 1944 Nude Pin-Up Calendar.Est. $300-$600
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1940 Myers Pumps Large Format Calendar.: Description Nice graphics at the top half of the calendar and very detailed illustrations in the bottom three feet of the calendar showing various hand pumps, spray pumps, power pumps, door hangers
1164: 1940 Myers Pumps Large Format Calendar.Est. $300-$600
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Lot of 2: Auto Parts Pin-Up Calendars.: Description By Mecalf and Baz. The Baz is entitled "Maid in Muskegon" and features a full 1954 calendar pad with very little wear and miniscule soiling at the bottom. The Medcalf has a complete 1961
1165: Lot of 2: Auto Parts Pin-Up Calendars.Est. $300-$500
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Lot of 2: Pin-Up Calendars.: Description The 1943 calendar features Zoe Mozert artwork and is for Sylvania Lighting in St. Louis, it retains its' December calendar page and has some minor edge marks, wear and one small closed
1166: Lot of 2: Pin-Up Calendars.Est. $300-$500
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Lot of 2: Advertising Calendars.: Description Includes 1948 Essem Meats & 1940s Rolf Armstrong US Army Nurse. A gorgeous period artwork featured on the 40s Nurse poster with only light soiling and faint mildew spots in the top five
1167: Lot of 2: Advertising Calendars.Est. $350-$700
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1945 Cardwell Higgins Pin-Up Calendar.: Description Very interesting graphics and themes in conjunction with product name. Large format calendar in impressive condition with only small spots and stains, some light soiling mainly around the
1168: 1945 Cardwell Higgins Pin-Up Calendar.Est. $400-$800
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Lot of 2: Large Format Rolf Armstrong Calendars.: Description The 1935 calendar is entitled "Call me up sometime" with a complete pad and both metal strips, only minor wrinkles, corner wear and a closed tear upper left corner. The 1947 calendar is
1169: Lot of 2: Large Format Rolf Armstrong Calendars.Est. $400-$600
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1936 Scobey, Montana Indian Princess Calendar.: Description Title of calendar in the lower left corner is "Queen of the mountain tribes". Still retains both metal strips and complete 1936 calendar pad. Great color, graphics and artwork with nice
1170: 1936 Scobey, Montana Indian Princess Calendar.Est. $500-$1,000
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Lot of 2: Advertising Punch Boards.: Description Includes one for Fins 'n' Deuces in unused condition and one for Valentine Alva-Cigars in unused condition with original cellophane and some light wear throughout. Condition (Excellent -
1171: Lot of 2: Advertising Punch Boards.Est. $150-$300
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Wooden Yale Locks Sample Display.: Description A few light paint chips around the edges and a few wood chips to backside. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 16 - 3/4" T.
1172: Wooden Yale Locks Sample Display.Est. $100-$200
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Cardboard Van Houten's Cocoa Advertisement.: Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Framed: 20" x 23 - 3/4".
1173: Cardboard Van Houten's Cocoa Advertisement.Est. $200-$400
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Stoneware Food Container Advertising Sign.: Description Tin over cardboard. Beautiful image of boy with dog. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 19" x 13".
1174: Stoneware Food Container Advertising Sign.Est. $600-$900
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Porcelain Buffalo Paints 2-Sided Flange Sign.: Description Paint chipping throughout. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size 24" T.
1175: Porcelain Buffalo Paints 2-Sided Flange Sign.Est. $150-$300
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Wooden S & H Green Stamps Sign.: Description Circa 1940s to 50s. Some minor chips, nicks, light wear and soiling. Condition (Excellent). Size 22" T.
1176: Wooden S & H Green Stamps Sign.Est. $150-$350
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Tin Hill Evans Pure Malt Vinegar Hanging Sign.: Description Some paint flaking to bottom and in the letter "V", light edge wear, and some overall wear. Condition (Very Good). Size 11 - 3/4" x 9".
1177: Tin Hill Evans Pure Malt Vinegar Hanging Sign.Est. $200-$400
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Buster Brown Shoes Advertising Plaque.: Description Plaster or cement with vivid colors. No damage or repairs noted but just some minor chipping, mostly to back border. Condition (Excellent). Size 18" x 18".
1178: Buster Brown Shoes Advertising Plaque.Est. $300-$500
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Paper Chas A. Pillsbury & Co. Advertisement.: Description A couple minor edge creases. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Framed: 23" x 31 - 3/4".
1179: Paper Chas A. Pillsbury & Co. Advertisement.Est. $500-$1,000