Showtime Spring, 2013 Auction 2013-04-14 Auction - 649 Price Results - Showtime Auction Services in MI - Page 17
1932 Hudson 1/4 Scale Auto Show Model CarJ. Chein Popeye Heavy Hitter Tin Wind Up ToyJ. Chein Popeye Bag Puncher Tin Toy
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Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Auction Details

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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Jennings Chief 5 Cent Slot Machine: Jennings Chief 5 Cent Slot Machine. Good original condition.
2138: Jennings Chief 5 Cent Slot MachineEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Reproduction Slot Machine Stand: Reproduction Slot Machine Stand. 21 1/4 X 34 X 18 1/2 inches.
2139: Reproduction Slot Machine StandEst. $200-$300
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The National Novelty Co. Strength Tester: The National Novelty Co. Strength Tester. Minneapolis, MN. Complete and all original working condition. Comes with key. 71 inches tall.
2140: The National Novelty Co. Strength TesterEst. $250-$500
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1939 Longchamp Floor Model Horse Race Game: 1939 Longchamp Floor Model Horse Race Game. Exhibit Supply Co. Chicago. Good original working condition, no key. 15 1/2 X 41 X 19 1/2 inches.
2141: 1939 Longchamp Floor Model Horse Race GameEst. $750-$1,500
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Mills Novelty Co. "Electricity is Life" Machine: Mills Novelty Co. "Electricity is Life" Coin Operated Arcade Machine. Small counter top model. All original condition, comes with key. 9 X 12 X 7 inches.
2142: Mills Novelty Co. "Electricity is Life" MachineEst. $500-$1,000
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The Happy Jap Coin Operated Gum Vendor: The Happy Jap Coin Operated Gum Vendor without mechanism. Good Condition. 10 X 13 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches.
2143: The Happy Jap Coin Operated Gum VendorEst. $500-$1,000
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Zeno Chewing Gum Porcelain Dispenser: Zeno Chewing Gum Porcelain Coin Operated Dispenser. A couple of quarter size repaired chips in front and one on side otherwise good condition. Comes with key. 7 X 4 1/2 X 5 3/4 inches.
2144: Zeno Chewing Gum Porcelain DispenserEst. $750-$1,500
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The Happy Jap Coin Operated Gum Vendor: The Happy Jap Coin Operated Gum Vendor. Ca 1902. Good original condition. 10 X 13 1/2 X 10 1/2 inches.
2145: The Happy Jap Coin Operated Gum VendorEst. $5,000-$10,000
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Bank Coin Changer with currency note drawer: Coin Changer with currency note drawer. Very good original condition. 8 1/2 X 10 X 7 3/4 inches.
2146: Bank Coin Changer with currency note drawerEst. $250-$500
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Beech Nut 5 Cent Gum/Mint Vendor: Beech Nut 5 Cent Gum/Mint Vendor. Tin litho, brass and glass. Original decals. All original working condition, comes with key. 10 3/4 X 15 X 6 inches.
2147: Beech Nut 5 Cent Gum/Mint VendorEst. $1,000-$2,000
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Ever Ready Lunch Counter: Ever Ready Lunch Counter. 21 windows to serve your favorite sandwich. Excellent all original condition. 22 3/ X 25 1/4 10 1/4 inches.
2148: Ever Ready Lunch CounterEst. $500-$1,000
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Master 1 Cent Gumball Machine: Master 1 Cent Gumball Machine. Excellent original condition. 8 X 16 X 8 inches.
2149: Master 1 Cent Gumball MachineEst. $300-$750
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Short's 1 Cent Chewing Gum Dispenser: Short's 1 Cent Chewing Gum Dispenser. Cast iron base with steel case. Padlock w/o key. Some minor scratches otherwise good original condition. 8 1/4 X 28 3/4 X 6 inches.
2150: Short's 1 Cent Chewing Gum DispenserEst. $750-$1,500
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Clam Shell Lion Motif Cast Iron Mutoscope: Clam Shell Lion Motif Cast Iron Mutoscope. Entitled, "The Doctor's Office". Later repaint for Castle Park. Very good working condition. 18 1/2 X 76 X 20 inches.
2151: Clam Shell Lion Motif Cast Iron MutoscopeEst. $5,000-$10,000
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Indian Motif Cast Iron Coin Operated Mutoscope: Indian Motif Cast Iron Coin Operated Mutoscope. Marquee broken off leaving hole in top of the canister. Broken corner on top. Good working condition.
2152: Indian Motif Cast Iron Coin Operated MutoscopeEst. $5,000-$10,000
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Lion Motif Cast Iron Coin Operated Mutoscope: Lion Motif Cast Iron Coin Operated Mutoscope. Original marquee frame, reel featuring "Hoot Gibson" in "Hey Hey Cowboy", with matching marquee insert. Good working condition.
2153: Lion Motif Cast Iron Coin Operated MutoscopeEst. $5,000-$10,000
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Mills Turn of the Century Oak Cail-O-Scope: Mills Novelty Company Turn of the Century Oak Cail-O-Scope. Quarter sawn oak with nickel plated cast iron trim. Missing Lens otherwise very good original working condition. Comes with key. 20 1/2 X
2154: Mills Turn of the Century Oak Cail-O-ScopeEst. $3,500-$6,000
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Caille Bros Turn of the Century Oak Cail-O-Scope: Caille Bros Turn of the Century Oak Cail-O-Scope. Quarter sawn oak with nickel plated cast iron embellishments and legs. Featuring "The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906" for 10 Cents. Very good
2155: Caille Bros Turn of the Century Oak Cail-O-ScopeEst. $3,500-$6,000
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Caille Bros. Turn of the Century Oak Mutoscope: Caille Bros. Turn of the Century Oak Mutoscope. Copper flashed cast iron embellishment and legs. Features, "Comedies" for 10 Cents. Very good original working condition. Comes with key. 21 X 77 X 20
2156: Caille Bros. Turn of the Century Oak MutoscopeEst. $3,500-$6,000
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Mutoscope Stereoptic Cards: Mutoscope Stereoptic Cards. 692 Cards in mostly incomplete sets and 235 single cards.
2157: Mutoscope Stereoptic CardsEst. $500-$1,000
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Six Mutoscope Panels: Six Mutoscope Panels. "Garden of Joy", "The Vanishing American Indian", "An Ornamental Iron Worker", China Japan Warfare", Buffalo Bill Ropes Again" and "The Charleston Earl Carroll's Vanities".
2158: Six Mutoscope PanelsEst. $100-$250
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Six Mutoscope Panels: Six Mutoscope Panels. "Charlie Chaplin, The Kitchen Terror", "The Morning After", "Caught without Costume", "Weighing the Anchor", "Beware of Windows" and "In the Good Old Summertime". Various sizes.
2159: Six Mutoscope PanelsEst. $100-$250
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Oak Table Top Model Mutoscope: Oak Table Top Model Mutoscope. Featuring a street fight scene, Serial # 20 . No maker. Good working condition. 9 X 18 1/2 X 20 inches.
2160: Oak Table Top Model MutoscopeEst. $100-$250
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Five Mutoscope Panels: Five Mutoscope Panels. "Return of the Fly", "The Real Hawaiian Hula, Hula", "A Parisian Art Model", "Flame of Youth" and "A Gay Time with a Lady". Various conditions. 10 3/4 X 19 3/4 inches.
2161: Five Mutoscope PanelsEst. $100-$250