RM Auctions, Presents DINGMAN Ford Collection 2006-06-10 Auction - 455 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 10
1204: 1204-Bear Wheel Alinement Neon1203: 1203-Edsel Green Light Cars Neon1192: 1192-General Motors Parts Neon
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Auburn, IN, United States
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RM Auctions, Presents DINGMAN Ford Collection

THE DINGMAN FORD COLLECTION - Offered more than 50 outstanding motor cars and 1000 of the finest and most important neon, porcelain and tin advertising art SELLING WITHOUT RESERVE.
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1217-Ice Cream Cone Neon: This charming die-cut cone, with its top curlicue, is instantly recognizable as the Dairy Queen cone. Likely once featured as one side of a double-sided neon, this cone is a perfect match for its
1217: 1217-Ice Cream Cone NeonEst. $1,500-$2,500
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1218-Drink Bire-leys Non-Carbonated: Mounting holes show little to no wear. Surface shows minor shelf wear, slight warping, and a small crease at bottom.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type: Embossed TinMounting
1218: 1218-Drink Bire-leys Non-CarbonatedEst. $350-$500
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1219-Pepsi-Cola: Bottle has been mounted many times and has considerable wear to all four corners including wrinkling, denting and scratching. Surface shows similar flaws. Additional mounting holes have been added
1219: 1219-Pepsi-ColaEst. $300-$500
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1220-Volpe's Grill: Color is good; embossed border shows slight wear. Mounting holes are in good condition with no scratches.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type: Embossed TinMounting Style: WallSize:
1220: 1220-Volpe's GrillEst. $250-$350
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1221-Motorists Relax With Laquerwax: Image area is largely clear of noticeable imperfections, but surface shows discoloration, crazing, extensive surface scratching and paint loss at edges. Finish has weathered somewhat.Sides:
1221: 1221-Motorists Relax With LaquerwaxEst. $400-$600
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1222-Schlitz Malt Syrup: Colors, finish are bright and shiny. Image area is largely free of flaws; right hand corners show minor crinkling. Mounting holes show wear.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type:
1222: 1222-Schlitz Malt SyrupEst. $400-$600
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1223-Western Union Telegram: Surface is largely free of flaws, with a glossy finish. Bottom edge and flange shows minor chipping and rust.Sides: Double-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type: PorcelainMounting Style:
1223: 1223-Western Union TelegramEst. $500-$800
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1224-Osh Kosh B'Gosh Overalls: Unique early piece featuring powerful image.Finish, colors are shiny and bright. Image of Uncle Sam is wonderful and free of flaws save a small surface disturbance on his hat, visible upon close
1224: 1224-Osh Kosh B'Gosh OverallsEst. $500-$700
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1225-Lincoln-Mercury Quality Car Care Illuminated: Rare, collectible example featuring detailed graphics.Illuminated panels are in good condition, free of notable flaws. Metal housing shows some scratching and paint loss, particularly in wear areas
1225: 1225-Lincoln-Mercury Quality Car Care IlluminatedEst. $800-$1,200
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1226-IOOF Lodge Neon: IOOF stands for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. This vintage piece would have been hung outside an Odd Fellows lodge.Finish is glossy, but white lettering is somewhat weathered. Close
1226: 1226-IOOF Lodge NeonEst. $1,500-$2,500
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1227-Alpen Brau Beer Neon: Appealing die-cut neon features scalloped edge. Rare, desirable example.Colors are bright, but finish is somewhat weathered. Surface shows isolated instances of chipping; damage is localized around
1227: 1227-Alpen Brau Beer NeonEst. $2,000-$3,000
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1228-Dingman's Drugs Illuminated Sign: Early, turn of the century apothecary sign conveys a great deal of vintage charm. Prior to the introduction of neon, signs were illuminated from within and used milk glass lettering for nighttime
1228: 1228-Dingman's Drugs Illuminated SignEst. $2,000-$4,000
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1229-RCA Victor Records Neon: A relic of an earlier time, this completely original, extremely rare RCA record has survived and is a still a compelling advertising piece. Originally from New York City.Surface has acquired a patina
1229: 1229-RCA Victor Records NeonEst. $3,000-$5,000
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1230-Borden's Ice Cream Neon: This fantastic example appeals to everyone's inner child with its kaleidoscopic colors and neon-detailed streamline corners.Finish is glossy; white lettering shows minor weathering. Lettering and
1230: 1230-Borden's Ice Cream NeonEst. $4,000-$6,000
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1231-Cloud 9 Motel Neon: An absolute treasure of Americana, this gigantic three piece neon promotes the Cloud 9 Motel in double stroke neon lettering. Adding to its charm is the detailed image of a baby in blissful repose
1231: 1231-Cloud 9 Motel NeonEst. $5,000-$8,000
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1232-A. E. Neumann Bicycle Store Neon: Originally from Missouri.Surface is somewhat weathered and show areas of haziness. Numerous chips appear throughout surface. Perimeter shows deterioration and further chipping.Sides:
1232: 1232-A. E. Neumann Bicycle Store NeonEst. $2,000-$3,000
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1233-Voyages Neon: Unique die-cut example featuring graphic of a tall ship. This desirable example came from a motel in Wisconsin.Surface is glossy and free of notable imperfections. Close inspection reveals that the
1233: 1233-Voyages NeonEst. $1,500-$2,500
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1234-Drugs Illuminated Sign: This turn of the century, pre-neon sign consists of seven porcelain panels and features a delightful patterned border. A lovely, early example of illuminated apothecary signage.Colors, finish are
1234: 1234-Drugs Illuminated SignEst. $2,000-$3,000
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1235-Coca-Cola Neon: This beautiful example of Coca-Cola advertising employs glowing white neon over its familiar script logo to great effect. A very attractive piece.Colors, finish are bright and glossy. Surface is
1235: 1235-Coca-Cola NeonEst. $3,000-$5,000
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1236-A&W Root Beer: Ice Cold: Rare, early A&W piece.Close inspection reveals extensive surface scratching. Bottom edge shows considerable wrinkling and wear, and mounting holes show use.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity:
1236: 1236-A&W Root Beer: Ice ColdEst. $500-$800
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1237-Glo-Dial Neon Clock: Unique example of a Glo-Dial Clock, a small version of a diner clock.Clock face is original and shows minor age. Metal housing is in excellent condition and appears to have been restored.Sides:
1237: 1237-Glo-Dial Neon ClockEst. $500-$1,000
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1238-American Telephone & Telegraph Co.: Surface is glossy, but shows a noticeable chip in image area. Edge shows wear and deterioration, particularly at bottom. Flange shows considerable chipping and rust.Sides: Double-sidedAuthenticity:
1238: 1238-American Telephone & Telegraph Co.Est. $600-$800
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1239-Deep South Milk: Surface shows general wear including scuffing and scratching. Image area is largely free of flaws and shows very well. Notable creasing throughout surface, with warping present along bottom edge.
1239: 1239-Deep South MilkEst. $600-$900
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1240-Harley-Davidson: Rare example.Colors are presentable, but surface is weathered. Extensive paint peeling at sides, revealing bare metal. Surface is fairly dull towards bottom. Edges show corrosion and wear.Sides:
1240: 1240-Harley-DavidsonEst. $800-$1,200