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Morphy’s Coin-Op & Antique Advertising Auction closes the books at $3.7M

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Circa-1902 Watling Cupid cast-iron slot machine, only known example with dual coin entry to accommodate both US and Canadian nickels. Also equipped with side gum-vending machine marked ‘5¢.’ Sold above high estimate for $72,000

DENVER, Pa. – Morphy Auctions’ lively April 20-22 Coin-Op & Antique Advertising Auction delivered a fantastic selection of rare slot machines, amusements and early advertising to an eager audience of bidders, cashing out at just under $3.7 million. The multi-session sale featured dozens of sought-after categories, including country store memorabilia, which was represented by one of the largest collections of its type to reach the marketplace in decades.

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1951 Ford convertible in Carnival Red, estimated at CA$20,000-$25,000

1951 Ford convertible starts petroliana party at Miller & Miller, March 11

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1951 Ford convertible in Carnival Red, estimated at CA$20,000-$25,000

1951 Ford convertible in Carnival Red, estimated at CA$20,000-$25,000

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – The Ford brand will take center stage in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Petroliana & Advertising auction planned for Saturday, March 11 and beginning at 9 am Eastern time. The likely top two lots in the 309-lot sale are a 1951 Ford convertible in Carnival Red, an excellent survivor car; and a scarce 1940s Canadian Ford Monarch porcelain dealer sign. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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Detail of a cutaway model of a 1962 Vickers VC-10 BOAC jet plane, one of only two known to exist, CA$18,880

Babe Ruth card, rare jet plane model took off at Miller & Miller sale

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Left, 1923 Willards Chocolates Babe Ruth baseball card, graded PSA 3 VG (Very Good), CA$23,600; Right, Cutaway model of a 1962 Vickers VC-10 BOAC jet plane, one of only two known to exist, CA$18,880

Left, 1923 Willards Chocolates Babe Ruth baseball card, graded PSA 3 VG (Very Good), CA$23,600; Right, cutaway model of a 1962 Vickers VC-10 BOAC jet plane, one of only two known to exist, CA$18,880

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A 1923 Willards Chocolates Babe Ruth baseball card was a hit for $23,600 and a cutaway model of a 1962 Vickers VC-10 BOAC jet plane soared to $18,880 in an online-only Advertising & Historic Objects auction held January 21 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. Both lots blasted through their $2,000-$3,000 estimates. Overall, the auction grossed $369,163. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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Monumental 1938 Canadian Coca-Cola single-sided porcelain sign, CA$14,160

Huge 1938 Coca-Cola sign added fizz to Miller & Miller auction

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Monumental 1938 Canadian Coca-Cola single-sided porcelain sign, CA$14,160

Monumental 1938 Canadian Coca-Cola single-sided porcelain sign, CA$14,160

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A monumental four-by-eight-foot Coca-Cola sign from 1938 achieved $14,160, a single family-owned 1966 Ford Ranger 250 Custom Cab Camper Special pick-up truck with Avion camper sold for $82,600, and a 2006 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe black cherry motorcycle roared off with $16,520 in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Petroliana & Advertising auction held on October 29. A total of 474 registered bidders placed 9,077 bids in an auction that grossed $534,215. In all, 90 percent of lots were sold and 60 percent of the top 50 lots exceeded their estimate. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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Antique advertising led prime offerings at Miller & Miller sale

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Circa-1884 Winchester cartridge board, CA$70,800

Circa-1884 Winchester cartridge board, CA$70,800

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A circa-1884 Winchester cartridge board – one of the most sought-after examples of American sporting advertising – hit the mark for $70,800 in an online-only Petroliana & Advertising Auction held April 23 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. The cartridge board was the top earner in a 482-lot auction that grossed $538,581. All prices are given in Canadian dollars.

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La Belle Epoque reports excellent debut auction

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Art Deco-style bronze figural table lamp, $5,120

Art Deco-style bronze figural table lamp, $5,120

NEW YORK – Manhattan’s newest full-service boutique auction house, La Belle Epoque Auction Gallery, held its premiere sale on Saturday, February 5. It featured a selection spanning fine and contemporary art, antiques, furniture, mid-century Modern, decorative items and collectibles from multiple estates.

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Miller & Miller’s Advertising Signs & Memorabilia sale pumped up collectors

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Circa-1930s Canadian Eco Model 160 clockface gasoline pump, CA$35,400

Circa-1930s Canadian Eco Model 160 clockface gasoline pump, CA$35,400

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A 1930s Canadian Eco Model 160 clockface gasoline pump and a circular Canadian 1946 McColl-Frontenac double-sided porcelain sign each sold for $35,400 in an online-only Petroliana, Advertising Signs & Memorabilia auction held December 4 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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Early 1940s three-dimensional Coca-Cola cooler sign, est. $3,000-$3,500

Jasper52 serves up unusual Coca-Cola sign in Sept. 23 Americana auction

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Early 1940s three-dimensional Coca-Cola cooler sign, est. $3,000-$3,500

Early 1940s three-dimensional Coca-Cola cooler sign, est. $3,000-$3,500

NEW YORK – On Thursday, September 23, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will offer a sale of Americana, Folk Art, and Outsider Art. As always, its 337 lots are curated by the stalwart Clifford Wallach, an expert in tramp art, folk art, and Americana. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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