Bid Smart: Nothing can quench collectors’ crush on Crush soda

A soda fountain syrup dispenser for Ward’s Lime-Crush earned $5,500 plus the buyer’s premium in November 2021. Image courtesy of Rich Penn Auctions and LiveAuctioneers.
A trio of Ward’s Crush fountain syrup dispensers – one in orange, one in lemon and one in lime – together sold for $2,250 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2017. Image courtesy of Fontaine’s Auction Gallery and LiveAuctioneers.
A trio of Ward’s Crush fountain syrup dispensers – one in orange, one in lemon and one in lime – together sold for $2,250 plus the buyer’s premium in March 2017. Image courtesy of Fontaine’s Auction Gallery and LiveAuctioneers.

NEW YORK — Orange Crush has never been as big as Coca-Cola, but internationally, it is one of the biggest alternative soda brands. Its advertising holds great appeal for collectors and brings strong prices on the secondhand market.

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1963 Corvette will send Miller & Miller bidders into a rev-erie Dec. 3

1963 Corvette split window coupe, purchased in 1983 and stored in a dry heated garage ever since, estimated at CA$40,000-$60,000
1963 Corvette split window coupe, purchased in 1983 and stored in a dry heated garage ever since, estimated at CA$40,000-$60,000
1963 Corvette split window coupe, purchased in 1983 and stored in a dry heated garage ever since, estimated at CA$40,000-$60,000

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – The Chevrolet brand will take center stage in an online-only Automobiles, Advertising & Toys auction planned for Saturday, December 3 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., as a 1963 Corvette split window coupe and a Chevrolet Super Service dealer neon sign are the expected top lots. The auction will begin promptly at 9 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All estimates quoted are in Canadian dollars.

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

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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Seeburg Select-O-Matic jukebox to perform at Miller & Miller Dec. 4 sale

1956 Seeburg VL200 Select-O-Matic jukebox, est. CA$4,000-$6,000
1956 Seeburg VL200 Select-O-Matic jukebox, est. CA$4,000-$6,000
1956 Seeburg VL200 Select-O-Matic jukebox, est. CA$4,000-$6,000

NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. will usher out 2021 with an online-only Petroliana, Advertising Signs & Memorabilia auction on Saturday, December 4, beginning at 9 am Eastern time. The sale will include seldom-seen Canadian soda signs from the 40-year collection of James Burridge and the advertising collection of the late Dave Toccalino. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All prices are given in Canadian dollars.

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