Topping all lots in a Show Time Auction Oct. sale that saw $1 million in sales was a coin-op Pepsin Gum dispenser, that topped $57K before the gavel fell. Read More +
Pepsin Gum coin-operated dispenser serves up a small fortune at $57K
Tag Archives: vintage advertising
Popcorn wagons, machines heat up Nov. 16 collectibles auction
The 600+ lots in Mosby & Co.’s Nov. 16 cataloged collectibles auction covers vast collecting territory, including a collection of popcorn machines and wagons. Read More +
Indy Ad Show embracing map lovers
The September 27-28 Indy Advertising Show features a special group of guests with members of the Road Map Collectors Association also displaying at the show. Read More +
Coin-op amusements stealing show in Mass.
Several uncommon coin-ops, including a 1900s Yale Wonder Clock and 1950s Chicago Coin’s Band Box Juke Box, are headlining a diverse selection of 450 fresh-to-the-market lots at a specialty auction at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery, Sept. 21. Read More +
Harley-Davidson collection rolling into Iowa
As the world celebrates the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson, Matthews Auctions is bringing some of that thunder to bidders Aug. 28 when it offers a variety of motorcycle memorabilia including vintage posters and actual motorcycles. Read More +
Puss in Boots and Wurlitzer post memorable showing at advertising and coin-op sale
The combination of vintage advertising collectibles and coin-op machines made for an exciting auction June 1 at Morphy Auctions, when 547 lots realized $610,000. Read More +
Rover 1-cent Puss ‘N’ Boots fortune teller could reach $25,000-$30,000
A unique 1-cent fortune teller coin-op machine is among the 537 lots that may claim the top spot during Morphy Auctions’ June 1 specialty sale. Read More +
Cast-iron horse-drawn carriage could race to $5K
James D. Julia Inc.’s summer auction session begins with back-to-back auctions June 19-20. The event begins with lamps and glass, and then moves onto toys, dolls and advertising. Read More +
Mega-collectibles sale presenting 1,300 lots
Serious Toyz is hosting a serious size (1,300-lots) auction, featuring vintage robots, space toys, Barbie, cast-iron toys and much more through April 6. Read More +
Grand Trunk Antique Show celebrating 5th year in 2013
One of the earliest openers, Grand Trunk Antiques’ doors open at daybreak May 14-19, July 9-14 and Sept. 3-8, 2013. With no gate, closing is at the discretion of the individual dealers. Read More +