Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction 2013-04-13 Auction - 804 Price Results - Showtime Auction Services in MI - Page 15
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Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction

Over 2,400 lots from three major collections of country store, pedal cars, toys and firefighting memorabilia will be offered the weekend of Apr. 12-14 by Showtime Auction Services, at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor/Saline Rd. in Ann Arbor. Headlining the event will be the outstanding lifetime collection of Bill and Kathie Gasperino. The couple is well known in antique circles as having one of the finest country store and advertising collections in the United States. Also sold will be Part 2 of the Robert and Harriett Potter firefighting collection and Part 3 of the Ed and Christy Ramsey collection of pedal cars and toys. ?Country store and Advertising collectors will be astounded by what the Gasperinos have gathered over the years, the Potters have a vast accumulation of firefighting equipment, apparatus and memorabilia spanning 50-plus years. In addition, bidders will be treated to the usual lengthy list of categories that have come to typify a Showtime Auctions sale: country store, advertising signs, store tins, soda fountain, Coca-Cola, Western, Native American, farm signs, whiskey, breweriana, match safes, drug store, barber shop, general store, saloon, post office, coin-op, arcade, scales, gambling, cigar and tobacco tins, cash registers, petroliana, showcases, store fixtures, millinery and More.
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Two Stag Tobacco Tins: Two Stag Tobacco Tins. Wear on tins mostly on tops and lids otherwise overall very good condition. Large tin measures 5 inches square X 5 1/4 inches tall.
1028: Two Stag Tobacco TinsEst. $50-$150
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Pan-American Exposition Buffalo Match Safe: Pan-American Exposition Buffalo Match Safe and tip cutter. Nickel plated brass. Very good condition. 1 1/2 X 2 3/4 inches.
1028A: Pan-American Exposition Buffalo Match SafeEst. $150-$300
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George Walton 25 Count Cigar Tin: George Walton 25 Count Cigar Tin by Ritter Mfg. Co. Phila, PA. Fading and minor paint loss otherwise good condition. 5 3/8 inches tall X 3 1/4 inches square.
1029: George Walton 25 Count Cigar TinEst. $50-$100
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Two Tiger Tobacco Tin Store Bins: Two Tiger Tobacco Tin Store Bins. Blue version has a few scratches mostly on back. Red version has no lid, a couple of dents and scratches mostly on back. 8 1/4 inch diameter X 12 inches tall.
1030: Two Tiger Tobacco Tin Store BinsEst. $500-$1,500
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Aquilas Habana Cigars Vienna Art Plate: Aquilas Habana Cigars Advertising Vienna Art Plate. Some very minor edge wear otherwise excellent condition. 9 1/2 inch diameter.
1031: Aquilas Habana Cigars Vienna Art PlateEst. $250-$500
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Two Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Tins: Two Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco Tins. Lunch pail tin in excellent condition, round tin in good condition.
1032: Two Union Leader Cut Plug Tobacco TinsEst. $50-$150
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Two Central Union Cut Plug Tobacco Tins: Two Central Union Cut Plug Tobacco Tins. Lunch pail tin in near mint condition, round tin has some rust otherwise good condition.
1033: Two Central Union Cut Plug Tobacco TinsEst. $50-$150
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Tobacco Girl 50 Count Cigar Tin: Tobacco Girl 50 Count Cigar Tin by Liberty Can Co. Lancaster, PA. A few light scratches and age discoloration otherwise good condition. 5 1/2 X 6 1/4 X 4 1/2 inches.
1034: Tobacco Girl 50 Count Cigar TinEst. $500-$1,500
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Nickel plated andvetising Cigar Tip Cutter: Nickel plated andvetising Cigar Tip Cutter. Paper insert. Some loss to nickel otherwise good working condition.
1035: Nickel plated andvetising Cigar Tip CutterEst. $200-$300
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Two Bold 25 Count Cigar Tins: Two Bold 25 Count Cigar Tins. Bobrow Bros. Makers. A few rubs and light scratches otherwise very good condition.
1036: Two Bold 25 Count Cigar TinsEst. $50-$150
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Country Gentleman 5 Cent Cigar Cutter: Country Gentleman 5 Cent American Thoroughbred 10 Cent Cigar Cutter. Bennett, Sloan & Co. NY. Excellent original condition. 3 X 3 1/2 X 4 1/2 inches.
1037: Country Gentleman 5 Cent Cigar CutterEst. $150-$300
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Raleigh Cigarettes Glass Change Tray: Raleigh Cigarettes Glass Change Tray. Brunhoff Mfg. Cincinnati, makers. Good condition. 7 1/2 inches square X 2 inches tall.
1038: Raleigh Cigarettes Glass Change TrayEst. $50-$100
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Charles Thomson 25 Count Cigar Tin: Charles Thomson 25 Count Cigar Tin. Surface scratches and very minor paint loss otherwise very good condition. 5 1/4 inches tall X 3 1/4 inches square.
1039: Charles Thomson 25 Count Cigar TinEst. $50-$150
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Judge Wright 25 Count Cigar Tin: Judge Wright 25 Count Cigar Tin. Minor surface scratches otherwise very good condition. 5 1/4 inches tall X 3 1/2 inches square.
1040: Judge Wright 25 Count Cigar TinEst. $50-$150
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Sunset Trail Price Snipe Version Cigar Tin: Sunset Trail Blue Version 50 Count Cigar Tin. The Meekin Can Co. Cin, O. Rare version with a litho snipe on the bottom that states "Now 2 for 5 cents" Near mint condition. 6 X 5 3/8 X 4 1/8 inches.
1041: Sunset Trail Price Snipe Version Cigar TinEst. $1,000-$2,500
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Splendid 50 Count Cigar Tin: Splendid 50 Count Cigar Tin by National Can Co. Minor rubs and light scratches otherwise very good condition. 5 1/4 inches tall X 4 3/4 inch diameter.
1042: Splendid 50 Count Cigar TinEst. $150-$300
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Camel Cigarettes Cardboard Display Sign: Camel Cigarettes Die Cut Cardboard Window Display, Ca. 1920. Depicting beautiful Flapper Girls. Original easel still intact. Edge wear and minor staining otherwise very good condition. 26 X 36 inches.
1042A: Camel Cigarettes Cardboard Display SignEst. $250-$400
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Sterling Silver Dolphin Head & Horn Cigar Lighter: Sterling Silver Dolphin Head & Ram's Horn Cigar Lighter. Extremely Rare. Excellent Condition. 13 1/2 inches long.
1043: Sterling Silver Dolphin Head & Horn Cigar LighterEst. $3,500-$5,000
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Beech-Nut Chewing Tobacco Tin Store Bin: Beech-Nut Chewing Tobacco Tin Store Bin. Rub at top on right side and surface scratches otherwise excellent condition. 10 X 8 3/4 X 8 1/4 inches.
1044: Beech-Nut Chewing Tobacco Tin Store BinEst. $200-$400
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Dixie Kid Cut Plug Lunch Pail Tobacco Tin: Dixie Kid Cut Plug Lunch Pail Tobacco Tin. Lid has slight age discoloration otherwise very good condition. 7 3/4 X 3 3/4 X 5 inches.
1045: Dixie Kid Cut Plug Lunch Pail Tobacco TinEst. $250-$500
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Paycar Tobacco Cardboard Window Display: Paycar Tobacco Die Cut Cardboard Window Display. Ca. 1915 with Rail Road motif. Edge wear and minor staining otherwise good condition. 36 1/2 X 23 inches.
1045A: Paycar Tobacco Cardboard Window DisplayEst. $250-$500
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Cressman's "Counsellor" Cigar Lighter: Cressman's "Counsellor" Cigar Lighter. Cast iron, replacement globe and missing some nickel otherwise good all original condition. 6 X 14 X 7 1/2 inches.
1046: Cressman's "Counsellor" Cigar LighterEst. $500-$1,000
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The Wireless Jump Spark Cigar Lighter: "The Wireless" Jump Spark Cigar Lighter, No. 12. Eldred Mfg. Co. Very good original condition. 7 3/4 X 15 1/2 X 10 inches.
1047: The Wireless Jump Spark Cigar LighterEst. $250-$400
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Hand Painted Porcelain Cigar Lighter: Cigar Lighter with hand painted porcelain reservoir and green glass globe. Excellent condition. 5 inch base X 11 inches tall.
1048: Hand Painted Porcelain Cigar LighterEst. $100-$250