Morphy Auctions September 3, 2011 Auction 2011-09-03 Auction - 823 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 24
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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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Perfect Circle Piston Rings Neon Sign.: Description 1940s to 1950s. Hagerstown, PA (1895 to 1995). Metal can with chrome strips, reverse glass, cast letters top and bottom, red and blue neon letters, and green accent neon on each end.
1252: Perfect Circle Piston Rings Neon Sign.Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Diner Neon Clock.: Description 1950s. Blue neon on a deluxe version of the standard diner clock. Instead of the standard flip-cards, a wooden box rotates and different cards drop in place. Comes with its own carrying
1253: Diner Neon Clock.Est. $600-$900
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Keepsake Can Neon Sign.: Description 1950s. Syracuse, NY (1930 to present). Blue neon on top of a metal can with a back lit reverse glass panel. Condition (Excellent). Size 24 - 3/4" L.
1254: Keepsake Can Neon Sign.Est. $300-$600
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Seth Thomas Neon Clock.: Description 1950s. Plymouth Hollow, CT (1880 to ?). Green neon border and metal can. Condition (Excellent). Size 15" Dia.
1255: Seth Thomas Neon Clock.Est. $400-$800
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Embossed Tin Woco Pep License Plate Topper.: Description Clean, bright, and beautiful with only the most miniscule of any surface marks or edge nicks. Condition (Near Mint). Size 5 - 1/2" x 9 - 1/2".
1256: Embossed Tin Woco Pep License Plate Topper.Est. $75-$150
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Lot of 2: License Plate Toppers.: Description For Tydol and Maritimes. Only a few very small short scratches and marks on either item and a few minor surface rubs to the Maritimes. Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 5 - 1/2" x 6 -
1257: Lot of 2: License Plate Toppers.Est. $100-$250
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Lot of 3: Assorted 1960s Gas Pump Plates.: Description All are clean, bright, and beautiful with only two or three miniscule nicks around mounting holes. Condition (Near Mint). Size Largest: 8 - 1/2" x 11 - 1/2".
1258: Lot of 3: Assorted 1960s Gas Pump Plates.Est. $150-$300
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Lot of 2: 1950s Pure Gas Pump Plates.: Description Clean, bright, and beautiful with only very mild paint residue at the extreme outer edge border of the Pure Premium plate. Condition (Near Mint). Size Each: 12" x 10".
1259: Lot of 2: 1950s Pure Gas Pump Plates.Est. $200-$400
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Paper Steel Products 1941 Calendar.: Description Depicts girl with dog. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size 45 - 1/2" x 22".
1260: Paper Steel Products 1941 Calendar.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.: Description Very large calendars with impressive art work. Includes 1939, 1940 and 1941 with complete pads, but the 1940s pad is detached from calendar. Some general overall wear, marks, soiling,
1261: Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.Est. $600-$1,200
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Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.: Description Very large calendars with impressive art work. Includes 1956, 1958, and 1961. The 1956 and 1958 calendar feature artwork by Mayo and the 1961 is by Medcalf. Only a few small closed tears
1262: Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.Est. $600-$1,200
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Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.: Description Very large calendars with impressive art work. The 1962 and 1967 are very clean and bright with only a few mild, faint stains, marks or wear. The 1963 has a few longer, vertical stains,
1263: Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.Est. $600-$1,200
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Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.: Description Very large calendars with impressive art work. The 1978 and 79 are both by Barran, and the 1981 is unsigned. Only minor marks and light wear on the 79 & 81. The 1978 has some minor roll
1264: Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.Est. $600-$1,200
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Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.: Description Very large calendars with impressive art work. Includes 1944, 1945, and 1954. The 1945 is signed Fred Mizen and is in beautiful condition with only miniscule marks or wear. The 1944 is
1265: Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.Est. $750-$1,500
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Lot of 3: Assorted Ditzler Calendars.: Description Very large calendars with impressive art work. The artwork on the 1970 is by Olmstead, the 1974 artwork is by Randall and the 1976 is unsigned. Only a few small faint stains, minor marks,
1266: Lot of 3: Assorted Ditzler Calendars.Est. $800-$1,600
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Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.: Description Very large calendars with impressive art work. The 1983 and 1986 are signed Berran, and the 1982 is unsigned. The 1982 is without blemish, the 1983 has some minor edge wear, roll marks
1267: Lot of 3: Ditzler Calendars.Est. $800-$1,600
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Paper Terrot Cycles Advertising Poster.: Description Circa 1955. Linen backed. Multicolor advertising poster featuring leather-clad rider and blonde on bicycle, promoting motorcycles, motor-scooters, mopeds, and bikes. One repaired tear at
1268: Paper Terrot Cycles Advertising Poster.Est. $500-$1,000
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Early Metal South Carolina Stop Sign.: Description Light fading, a few nicks, light rust, and some overall wear. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size 24" x 24".
1269: Early Metal South Carolina Stop Sign.Est. $100-$200
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Blank White Gas Globe.: Description No advertising on either side. Condition (Excellent). Size 16 - 1/2" T.
1270: Blank White Gas Globe.Est. $100-$300
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Texaco Neon Clock.: Description 1940s. Blue, green, red, and white neon borders around a clock, advertising panel, and message panel. All are on a large metal can. Condition (Excellent). Size 32 - 1/2" T.
1271: Texaco Neon Clock.Est. $800-$1,200
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Texaco Sky Chief 2-Sided Gas Globe.: Description One side is broken. Condition (Excellent). Size 16" T.
1272: Texaco Sky Chief 2-Sided Gas Globe.Est. $100-$300
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Texaco Sky Chief 2-Sided Gas Globe.: Description One tiny chip in bottom base. Condition (Excellent). Size 16" T.
1273: Texaco Sky Chief 2-Sided Gas Globe.Est. $200-$400
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Glass Mobilgas Double-Sided Pegasus Globe.: Description Tin frame is repainted. Condition (Excellent). Size 18 - 1/2" T.
1274: Glass Mobilgas Double-Sided Pegasus Globe.Est. $200-$400
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Glass Mobilgas Special Double-Sided Globe.: Description Metal frame was repainted. Condition (Excellent). Size 19 - 1/2" T.
1275: Glass Mobilgas Special Double-Sided Globe.Est. $200-$400