Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction 2013-04-13 Auction - 804 Price Results - Showtime Auction Services in MI - Page 16
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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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Roll of Cigars and Chewing Tobacco: Roll of Cigars and Chewing Tobacco. Good original condition.
1049: Roll of Cigars and Chewing TobaccoEst. $50-$100
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Duke Cameo Cigarettes Cardboard Box: Duke Cameo Cigarettes Cardboard Box. Interior lid has ordering instructions for print on lid. Good condition. 7 1/2 X 3 X 8 1/4 inches.
1050: Duke Cameo Cigarettes Cardboard BoxEst. $50-$100
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Golden Rule Julius Fecht. 25 Count Cigar Tin: Golden Rule Julius Fecht. 25 Count Cigar Tin. Very slight paint loss mostly at rim and lid otherwise excellent condition. 4 7/8 inches tall X 3 1/2 inch diameter.
1051: Golden Rule Julius Fecht. 25 Count Cigar TinEst. $50-$150
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Two Little Bobbie Cigar Tins: Two Little Bobbie Cigar Tins. 25 Count tin by Tindeco, excellent condition. Small tin has age discoloration and some paint loss.
1052: Two Little Bobbie Cigar TinsEst. $50-$150
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Press Agent 50 Count Cigar Tin: Press Agent 50 Count Cigar Tin. Minor rubs and light scratches otherwise very good condition. 5 1/4 inches tall X 4 3/4 inch diameter.
1053: Press Agent 50 Count Cigar TinEst. $50-$150
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Two Banker's Bond Hand Made Cigar Tins: Two Banker's Bond Hand Made Cigar Tins. 50 count tin in near mint condition, 25 count tin paint loss mostly at bottom otherwise very good condition.
1054: Two Banker's Bond Hand Made Cigar TinsEst. $100-$200
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Piper Heidsieck Plug Cut Paper Sign: Piper Heidsieck Plug Cut Paper Sign in original gesso frame. Ca. 1890's. Mfg. by National Tobacco Works, Louisville, KY. Depicting beautiful woman. Lettering made to resemble fire works in the back
1055: Piper Heidsieck Plug Cut Paper SignEst. $750-$1,500
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Stonewall Jackson Tobacco Crate Label: Very Rare Stonewall Jackson Tobacco Crate Label. Watson & Mc Gill Petersburg, VA. Litho by A. Hoen & Co. Richmond, VA. Excellent condition. 12 inches square.
1056: Stonewall Jackson Tobacco Crate LabelEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Kingbolt Plug Tobacco Die Cut Sign: Kingbolt Plug Tobacco Die Cut Two Sided String Hanging Sign. The Wilson & McCallay Tob. Co. Middletown, Ohio. Discoloration to backside otherwise excellent condition. 4 1/4 X 14 1/4 inches.
1057: Kingbolt Plug Tobacco Die Cut SignEst. $250-$500
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Rare Red Indian Cut Plug Lunch Pail Tobacco Tin: Rare Red Indian Cut Plug Lunch Pail Tobacco Tin. Some paint loss and scratches otherwise good condition. 8 X 4 1/4 X 5 inches.
1058: Rare Red Indian Cut Plug Lunch Pail Tobacco TinEst. $250-$500
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P. Lorillard Tobacco Company Showcase: P. Lorillard Tobacco Company Showcase. Original etched glass doors. Excellent original condition. 32 1/2 X 32 1/4 X 17 inches.
1059: P. Lorillard Tobacco Company ShowcaseEst. $1,000-$2,500
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Bagley's Burley Boy Lunch Pail Tobacco Tin: Bagley's Burley Boy Lunch Pail Tobacco Tin. "The White Man's Hope". Excellent condition. 6 1/2 X 4 X 5 inches.
1060: Bagley's Burley Boy Lunch Pail Tobacco TinEst. $50-$100
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Bagley's Tob. Tin & Celluloid Sharpening Stone: Bagley's Old Colony Tobacco Pocket Tin & Celluloid Sharpening Stone. Both in excellent condition.
1061: Bagley's Tob. Tin & Celluloid Sharpening StoneEst. $75-$150
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Five Brothers Pipe Smoking Tobacco Display: Five Brothers Pipe Smoking Tobacco Display Box and seven tobacco packs. Box has some tears, packs are like new. 8 1/4 X 8 1/2 X 4 3/4 inches.
1063: Five Brothers Pipe Smoking Tobacco DisplayEst. $100-$150
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Central Union Cut Plug Tobacco Sign: Central Union Cut Plug Tobacco String Hanging Sign. Excellent condition. 13 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches.
1064: Central Union Cut Plug Tobacco SignEst. $50-$100
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Velvet Tobacco Paper Sign: Velvet Tobacco Paper Sign in the original frame. Scratch at top right and edge and corner wear otherwise very good condition. 34 1/2 X 45 inches.
1064A: Velvet Tobacco Paper SignEst. $1,000-$2,500
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Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer: Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain Thermometer. Chips at grommets and around perimeter otherwise very good condition. 8 X 38 1/2 inches.
1065: Mail Pouch Tobacco Porcelain ThermometerEst. $250-$500
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Mastiff Plug Cut Tobacco Paper Poster: Mastiff Plug Cut Tobacco Paper Poster. Entitled,"Won't Bite, Smoke's Cool". Professionally conserved and mounted on linen. 45 X 84 Inches.
1066: Mastiff Plug Cut Tobacco Paper PosterEst. $2,500-$5,000
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Union Leader Tobacco Linen Display Banner: Union Leader Tobacco Linen Display Banner. P. Lorillard Co. Some paint loss otherwise good condition. 90 X 36 inches.
1067: Union Leader Tobacco Linen Display BannerEst. $500-$1,000
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Our Advertiser Smoking Tobacco Items: Our Advertiser Smoking Tobacco Items. Tobacco packs, paper and display box. Excellent condition. Box measures 7 X 4 X 5 inches.
1068: Our Advertiser Smoking Tobacco ItemsEst. $75-$200
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Two Tobacco Plug Cutters: Two Tobacco Plug Cutters. Lehmann-Higginson Grocer Co. Wichita, KS and Nickel King. Nickel plated cast iron. Wear to nickel plating otherwise good condition.
1069: Two Tobacco Plug CuttersEst. $150-$300
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1905 Patterson's Seal Cut Plug Cardboard Sign: 1905 Patterson's Seal Cut Plug Cardboard String Hanger Sign. Depicting Saloon Girl. Framed under glass. Near mint condition. 10 1/2 X 16 1/2 inches image only.
1069A: 1905 Patterson's Seal Cut Plug Cardboard SignEst. $100-$200
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Rare Mexican Hand Made Stogies Cigar Tin: Rare Mexican Hand Made Stogies Cigar Tins, 100 count. Purple version has slight touch up on front, otherwise good condition. 6 3/8 inches tall X 5 1/2 inch diameter.
1070: Rare Mexican Hand Made Stogies Cigar TinEst. $300-$600
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Rare Mexican Hand Made Stogies Cigar Tin: Rare Mexican Hand Made Stogies Cigar Tins, 100 count. Green version by American Can Co. in good condition. 6 3/8 inches tall X 5 1/2 inch diameter.
1071: Rare Mexican Hand Made Stogies Cigar TinEst. $300-$600