RM Auctions, Presents DINGMAN Ford Collection 2006-06-10 Auction - 455 Price Results - RM | Sotheby's in IN - Page 12
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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1265-B.F. Goodrich Neon: Finish is glossy, but white areas have experienced minor fading. Image area shows a few minor chips which do not detract from overall appearance. Bottom edge shows minor deterioration and
1265: 1265-B.F. Goodrich NeonEst. $3,000-$5,000
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1266-Shoe Shop Neon: This eye-catching die-cut high heel sign needs no neon to convey its message. An extremely charming example of neon signage, this pump definitely stands out from the crowd. The tin surface has been
1266: 1266-Shoe Shop NeonEst. $2,000-$3,000
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1267-Holiday Inn Star Neon: This stunning die-cut star once blazed from the pinnacle of one of America's most important and recognizable signs. The "Great Sign", from which this neon is believed to originate, was designed in
1267: 1267-Holiday Inn Star NeonEst. $1,500-$2,500
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1268-United Motors Neon: Surface is glossy and flawless save two tiny chips along perimeter at bottom and left hand side. Excellent condition item.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type: PorcelainMounting
1268: 1268-United Motors NeonEst. $2,000-$4,000
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1269-Bowling Pin Neon: Truly a monument to the great American pastime of bowling, this impressive animated neon was recovered from Yale Bowl in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This piece is guaranteed to elicit 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from
1269: 1269-Bowling Pin NeonEst. $8,000-$12,000
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1270-Oldsmobile Rocket Neon: This outstanding die-cut Oldsmobile rocket commands attention with its wonderful styling and graphic. A beautiful, highly desirable example of a classic dealer neon sign.Colors are bright; finish is
1270: 1270-Oldsmobile Rocket NeonEst. $6,000-$10,000
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1271-Pepsi-Cola: Have a Pepsi: Surface shows some scratching and a minor dent, but image area is largely free of flaws. Top left corner shows evidence of a fold, as well as minor warping.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity:
1271: 1271-Pepsi-Cola: Have a PepsiEst. $300-$500
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1273-Ma's Root Beer: Surface is somewhat warped and creased, but image area is free of flaws and presents well. Corners, bottom edge show wear and minor rusting.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type:
1273: 1273-Ma's Root BeerEst. $300-$500
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1274-Dawn Patrol Alarm: Wonderful World War II piece intended for mounting on the front of an alarm box.Colors, finish are bright. Bottom corners and left hand edge show chipping, top edge shows some discoloration. Very
1274: 1274-Dawn Patrol AlarmEst. $300-$500
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1275-Walter H. Moreton Corp.: Surface shows minor scratching and one notable chip in lettering. Further chipping is localized around perimeter, particularly at mounting holes. Linear chip present at bottom right.Sides:
1275: 1275-Walter H. Moreton Corp.Est. $300-$600
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1276-Roszell's Ice Cream: Surface is largely free of flaws save a notable chip at bottom surrounded by minor crazing. Edges show very minor deterioration.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type:
1276: 1276-Roszell's Ice CreamEst. $400-$600
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1277-Knickerbocker Beer Spinner: Features multi-color spinner action around perimeter. Circa 1950s, Knickerbocker Beer was produced in New York by the Ruppert brewing family.Excellent condition. Graphic on face is clear and sharp,
1277: 1277-Knickerbocker Beer SpinnerEst. $400-$600
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1278-Ma's Beverages: Rare and desirable root beer piece in outstanding condition.Surface shows virtually no blemishes; edge is similarly pristine. Slight overall warping, though not considerable. Colors and image are
1278: 1278-Ma's BeveragesEst. $400-$600
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1279-Old Gold Cigarettes: Hard to find sign with interesting pitch: "Not a Cough in a Carload".Damage is largely confined to areas around mounting holes, which has caused some crazing. Perimeter shows some minor wear and
1279: 1279-Old Gold CigarettesEst. $400-$600
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1280-Dr. Pepper: Good For Life!: Surface is largely free of flaws, but corners and mounting holes show notable chipping.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type: PorcelainMounting Style: WallSize: 21X8Manufacturer:
1280: 1280-Dr. Pepper: Good For Life!Est. $400-$600
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1281-Orange Crush: delicately carbonated: Image area is clear of defects and presents well. Perimeter shows minor wear and scratching, as well as minor warping and wrinkling. Mounting holes show minimal wear.Sides:
1281: 1281-Orange Crush: delicately carbonatedEst. $400-$600
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1282-Ford Engines And Parts: Plastic face has aged and warped with minimal fading to lettering. Surface shows few marks or scratches and metal housing is in good condition.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity: OriginalMaterial Type:
1282: 1282-Ford Engines And PartsEst. $400-$600
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1283-Union Service: Very unusual piece with excellent graphics and strong subject matter.Shiny finish, close inspection reveals evidence of brush strokes across surface from a heavy coat of varnish. Surface shows minor
1283: 1283-Union ServiceEst. $400-$600
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1284-Apex Cleaners Neon: Finish, colors are bright and glossy. Perimeter shows notable chipping at bolt holes, as well as minor corner chipping. Close inspection reveals a few small instances of inpainting on surface.Sides:
1284: 1284-Apex Cleaners NeonEst. $2,000-$3,000
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1285-Gamble Stores Neon: Surface is slightly weathered but retains gloss. Close inspection reveals a few areas of very neat inpainting. One notable chip on left hand side remains unfilled.Sides: Single-sidedAuthenticity:
1285: 1285-Gamble Stores NeonEst. $2,000-$3,000
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1286-Glidden Neon: Attractive, presentable sign with an eye-catching rainbow of neon letters.Colors, finish are bright and glossy. Close inspections shows very little surface scratching and several minor areas of
1286: 1286-Glidden NeonEst. $2,000-$4,000
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1287-Tetley Pied Bull: Attractive sign features wonderful image of English gentleman in riding costume hoisting a pint of Pied Bull.Image is clear and unblemished, colors are vibrant. Wood frame is in good condition.
1287: 1287-Tetley Pied BullEst. $1,200-$1,800
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1288-Blue Star Inn Neon: Impressive die-cut example. Very collectible.Colors, finish are bright and glossy. Surface has been completely restored and shows virtually no flaws save a few minor dents. Edges are clean and
1288: 1288-Blue Star Inn NeonEst. $2,000-$3,000