MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat, April 21, 2012 Auction 2012-04-21 Auction - 706 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
760: Unbelievable Coca-Cola Window Display.761: Extremely Rare 1898 Coca-Cola Calendar.952: Rare Leaded Glass Coca-Cola Hanging Globe.
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Denver, PA, United States
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MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat, April 21, 2012 Auction

Advertising Auction, April 20 - April 21, 2012

Morphys April 20-21 Antique Advertising auction features 400 premier Coca-Cola lots from the late Michael Narvaez collection.

1,260-lot sale includes brewery, automotive, tobacco, Mr. Peanut, many other categories

A wealth of rare antique signs, figures and other promotional items from the golden era of advertising is currently on display at Morphys central Pennsylvania gallery, all to be auctioned on Friday and Saturday, April 20-21. The 1,260-lot sale incorporates a fantastic array of signage, with the centerpiece being the revered Coca-Cola advertising collection of the late Michael Narvaez. Also featured are Moxie items from the Dick Shay collection and additional soda pop lots.

The Friday session begins with a collection of 120 occupational shaving mugs. Top lots include mugs with depictions of a steam pump, horse-drawn delivery wagon and an open-air truck. Additionally, a rare mug with a photographic image of a steam accessory will be offered.

More than 80 figural cast-iron doorstops, doorknockers, bookends and other novelties will follow. Among the most coveted doorstops are a standing frog, standing honey bear and rabbit. Other standouts in the group include a cast-iron Nichols doorknocker, est. $700-$1,000; and two carnival targets a paratrooper, $2,000-$3,000; and a mechanical owl, $3,000-$5,000.

Highlights among the 170 lots of general store and mixed advertising include a near-pristine Skinners Satin (Holyoke, Mass.) oval sign with the image of an Indian in a full headdress. It is the only example Morphys experts have ever seen and is estimated at $8,000-$12,000. View More...
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Martini Liquor Advertising Figure.: 1940s. Largest size variation. Slight crack on right arm but finish is original. Condition (Very Good). Size 17" L.
0628: Martini Liquor Advertising Figure.Est. $650-$850
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Antique Bourbon Trade Figure.: Circa 1950s to 1960s. Fiberglass construction with medium overall marks, wear, and soiling. Condition (Very Good). Size 45" T.
0648: Antique Bourbon Trade Figure.Est. $200-$400
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Coca-Cola Orchid Festoon.: 1939. Beautifully framed under plexiglass. Great color and condition with just minor surface rubs and the most miniscule of any marks or wear. Complete with original envelope. Condition (Near Mint).
0743: Coca-Cola Orchid Festoon.Est. $1,400-$2,000
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Embossed Tin Coca-Cola Sign.: 1933. Very strong within border with some small marks on the raised lettering. Miniscule edge nicks and light rust on the extreme outer edge. Displays beautifully. Condition (Excellent). Size 19 -
0868: Embossed Tin Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $700-$900
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Lot of 2: Tin Coca-Cola Signs.: Circa 1930s. Both signs are quite difficult to find. Both are well-worn. Condition (Poor). Size Each: 54" x 18".
0883: Lot of 2: Tin Coca-Cola Signs.Est. $150-$300
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1910 Coca-Cola Serving Tray.: Good color and shine remains with general overall crazing, a number of stains in top half of tray that interrupt the gloss, one or two spots on border, and light outer edge nicks and wear. Displays
0888: 1910 Coca-Cola Serving Tray.Est. $600-$900
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Lot of 2: Coca-Cola Serving Trays.: Includes on 1929 Soda Jerk and one 1927 Soda Jerk serving at car. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size Each: 13 - 1/4" x 10 - 1/2".
0903: Lot of 2: Coca-Cola Serving Trays.Est. $200-$400
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Baird Coca-Cola Clock.: Circa 1896 to 1900. This is an overall restoration or rebuild. Some collectors have questioned the slight difference in letter style from what is shown is Petretti's Price Guide. It is for the buyer
0994: Baird Coca-Cola Clock.Est. $5,000-$10,000
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Coca-Cola Counter Lighted Sign/Clock.: 1950s. Overall lesser appearance due to extensive wear and chipping to the gold casework; otherwise, light to medium wear and soiling. Operates and lights up fine. Condition (Good). Size 19 - 1/2" L.
1004: Coca-Cola Counter Lighted Sign/Clock.Est. $300-$500
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Paper Coca-Cola Poster.: 1941. Only minor ripples and almost no wear or marks. Condition (Near Mint). Size 57 - 1/4" x 18 - 1/2".
0797: Paper Coca-Cola Poster.Est. $200-$300
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Lot of 2: Plastic Coca-Cola Signs.: 1950s. The version with the bottle has almost no wear, marks, or soiling. The version with cup has some chips, cracks, general overall wear, and soiling. Condition (Good - Near Mint). Size Largest
0963: Lot of 2: Plastic Coca-Cola Signs.Est. $75-$150
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Coca-Cola Ingraham Store Regulator Clock.: Circa 1905. Case is refinished and both of the glasses are replacements. Paper dial is severely faded and the mainspring needs attention. Also, bottom trim may not be original to this clock but
0978: Coca-Cola Ingraham Store Regulator Clock.Est. $400-$800
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Coca-Cola Small Tombstone Dispenser.: 1950s. Displays well with light soiling, minor marks, and wear. Also, some surface scratches and glue replacement on the rear sign and bezel. Condition (Very Good). Size 12 - 3/4" x 11".
1063: Coca-Cola Small Tombstone Dispenser.Est. $350-$700
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Plywood Coca-Cola Sign.: 1930s. Made by Kay Displays. This example has darkening, surface rust to bottle, and overall restoration to 50% of the lettering in the Coca-Cola logo. Some staining and color shade differences in
1068: Plywood Coca-Cola Sign.Est. $400-$800
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Group of 7 Moxie Bottles & 4 Displays.: All of the bottles are 26 to 28 ounces and range from 1900 to 1950s. One bottle features Pureoxia and the others are for Moxie. The four cardboard bottle displays are all designed to accommodate
1129: Group of 7 Moxie Bottles & 4 Displays.Est. $250-$450
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Cardboard Moxie High Ball Sign.: 1900 to 1910. Rare sign to find. Mild to medium overall surface wear with some heavier edge wear. Also, some edge chips and nicks. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size 7" x 5".
1149: Cardboard Moxie High Ball Sign.Est. $400-$600
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Cardboard Coca-Cola Truck Poster.: 1950s. Some general bends, puckers, marks, and corner wear. Condition (Good).
0685: Cardboard Coca-Cola Truck Poster.Est. $100-$300
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Large Cardboard Coca-Cola Poster.: 1942. Framed under plexiglass. Classic graphics and images. A few scratches, surface rubs, small nail holes, and color interruption around top border areas. (Very Good). 300-500 Condition (Very
0710: Large Cardboard Coca-Cola Poster.Est. $300-$500
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Lot of 2: Coca-Cola Bottling Calendars.: 1936 and 1940. Nice, small desk calendars framed under glass. Both pieces have only light to moderate overall wear, marks, and a few light stains. Condition (Very Good - Excellent). Size Each Framed:
0941: Lot of 2: Coca-Cola Bottling Calendars.Est. $200-$300
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Cardboard Coca-Cola Case Menu Insert.: 1950. Framed under glass. This piece is not easily found and presents fairly well even though there are some stronger rubs and dark marks in the top six inches. Condition (Very Good). Size Framed: 24
0662: Cardboard Coca-Cola Case Menu Insert.Est. $150-$300
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Coca-Cola Green Seltzer Bottle.: From Winona, MN. Marked cap. Only light soiling, a few small nicks, and almost no wear. Condition (Excellent). Size 12 - 1/2" T.
0810: Coca-Cola Green Seltzer Bottle.Est. $100-$200
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Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer.: 1942 A few surface rust spots, a few shallow dents and crimps, and medium overall wear. Condition (Very Good). Size 16" T.
0815: Tin Coca-Cola Thermometer.Est. $100-$250
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Porcelain Coca-Cola Fountain Service Sign.: 1950s. A few chips and nicks, a couple minor stress marks, medium soiling, and stains. Condition (Good - Very Good). Size 29 - 1/2" x 11 - 3/4".
0966: Porcelain Coca-Cola Fountain Service Sign.Est. $200-$300
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Leather Coca-Cola Bottle Desk Clock.: Circa 1907. Good, strong remaining gold lettering with nice detailed embossing at top. Slight fading and wear to the clock face with general overall medium wear to the rest of the leather surface and
0996: Leather Coca-Cola Bottle Desk Clock.Est. $800-$1,400