Morphy Auctions September 3, 2011 Auction 2011-09-03 Auction - 823 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 29
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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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Lot of 4: Advertising Coffee Tins.: Description Includes Araban, Hi-Test, E-J Workers, and Kar-A-Van. All tins with some light scratches and paint flakes. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 6" T.
1372: Lot of 4: Advertising Coffee Tins.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 5: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.: Description Includes Swansdown, Dot, Lily of the Valley, Oakhill missing lid, and WGY Brand. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 6" T.
1373: Lot of 5: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 3: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.: Description Includes Royal Star, Royal Quality, and Old Scotch Brand. Condition (Very Good Plus - Excellent). Size Largest: 6" T.
1374: Lot of 3: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 5: Coffee Tins.: Description Includes Astor House, Eagle Brand, Senate Coffee missing lid, Phoenix missing lid, and Mecca. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 6" T.
1375: Lot of 5: Coffee Tins.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 5: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.: Description Includes Morton House, Wag, Royal M, Silver Buckle, and Blue & White. Four with paint labels and the Blue & White tin with a paper label (some paper missing). Condition (Very Good -
1376: Lot of 5: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 4: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.: Description Includes Olympian, Governor, Swell Blend, and Veteran Brand. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 6" T.
1377: Lot of 4: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 4: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.: Description Includes Capitol, Red Cross, El Captain, and Tip Top. Red Cross tin with some light staining to paper label. Condition (Good - Excellent). Size Largest: 6 - 1/4" T.
1378: Lot of 4: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 4: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.: Description Includes Golden Chief, Red Turkey, Hearts Delight, and Strong Heart missing lid. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 6" T.
1379: Lot of 4: 1-Pound Coffee Tins.Est. $200-$400
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Large Tin Royal Coffee Country Store Bin.: Description Circa 1890. Marked Dwinell, Right & Co. Java & Mocha. All original with some staining and minor paint loss. Condition (Excellent). Size 21 - 1/2" x 19 - 1/4" x 13 - 1/4".
1380: Large Tin Royal Coffee Country Store Bin.Est. $600-$900
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Cast Iron Swift No. 15 Coffee Grinder.: Description Some areas of paint fading. Condition (Very Good). Size 30" T.
1381: Cast Iron Swift No. 15 Coffee Grinder.Est. $400-$800
Christopher Columbus Biscuit Tin.: Description A few light paint nicks and some wear throughout. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size 9" L.
1383: Christopher Columbus Biscuit Tin.Est. $300-$600Lot Passed
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Lot of 2: Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tins.: Description Some light paint flaking and a few rub marks. Condition (Very Good). Size Largest: 6 - 3/4" L.
1384: Lot of 2: Huntley & Palmers Biscuit Tins.Est. $500-$750
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Fitch's Standard Heart Gum Die-Cut.: Description Late 1800s. Like new. Nice color and detail. Size 7" x 5".
1385: Fitch's Standard Heart Gum Die-Cut.Est. $200-$300
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Kis-Me Gum Die-Cut.: Description Late 1800s. Like new. Nice image of boy on chair. Size 4 - 1/4" x 9 - 3/4".
1386: Kis-Me Gum Die-Cut.Est. $200-$300
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Sol. Coleman's Ko-Ko Tulu Gum Die-Cut.: Description Bottom left corner is missing. Condition (Very Good). Size 9" x 12".
1387: Sol. Coleman's Ko-Ko Tulu Gum Die-Cut.Est. $300-$500
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Fitch's Sweet Gum Die-Cut.: Description Like new. Rear print seen through window. Size 8" x 7".
1388: Fitch's Sweet Gum Die-Cut.Est. $350-$500
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Primley's California Fruit Gum Die-Cut.: Description Like new. Great image of bear holding stick of gum. Size 11" x 14".
1389: Primley's California Fruit Gum Die-Cut.Est. $500-$800
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Champagne Gum Die-Cut.: Description Top corners are missing. Great color and image. Size 10" x 15".
1390: Champagne Gum Die-Cut.Est. $500-$800
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Beeman's Pepsin Gum Advertising Sign.: Description Heavy cardboard. Fantastic original frame. Beautiful image of lady advertising Beeman's gum. Condition (Excellent Plus). Size Framed: 30" x 26".
1391: Beeman's Pepsin Gum Advertising Sign.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Lot of Assorted Wrigley's Gum Pieces.: Description Includes a display box with cover, two gum packs, one dummy pack, two books of matches, a calendar top framed under glass and a small counter top metal dispenser. The items date from the
1392: Lot of Assorted Wrigley's Gum Pieces.Est. $250-$400
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Tin Wrigley's Gum Calendar Holder.: Description Circa 1920s to 30s. Great color and graphics remain on the top half of the piece, displays very wonderfully. Missing the cardboard with some light rust on the back of the piece, only a
1393: Tin Wrigley's Gum Calendar Holder.Est. $300-$500
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Early Glass Primley's Chewing Gum Display Case.: Description All original finish on the oak surfaces with normal and expected wear and soiling. Mirror appears to be original as original, the three colors are plain, visible and appear to be original
1394: Early Glass Primley's Chewing Gum Display Case.Est. $500-$750
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Lot of 2: Marx & Japanese Character Toy Items.: Description Includes one Marx tin litho wind-up Be-Bop Jigger Toy with plastic figure that dances on roof, one small dent to tab on upper rim and some fading and loss to red portion of plastic
1395: Lot of 2: Marx & Japanese Character Toy Items.Est. $100-$300