JUNE 18 2011 MORPHY AUCTIONS ADVERTISING SALE 2011-06-18 Auction - 881 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA
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200: Tin O-So Grape Soda Door Push Plate.507: Color Litho Advertising Jack-O-Lantern Poster.697: El Negro Cigar Advertising Rattler.
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Denver, PA, United States
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JUNE 18 2011 MORPHY AUCTIONS ADVERTISING SALE

Advertising Auction - 9AM

June 18

Auction starts at 9AM

Gotham Cigar Museum Collection expected to light up Morphys June 18 Antique Advertising sale

A superb collection of early tobacciana will be smoking its way across the auction block on June 18 as Morphys presents a 900-lot Antique Advertising sale featuring the specialty collection of the Gotham Cigar Museum of Tampa, Florida.

It's amazing how many different types of cigar-related items are sought after by collectors. This premier collection traces to the early days of the cigar industry in America and includes everything from cigar boxes to hand-painted cases to beautiful die-cuts and figural advertising pieces,? said Dan Morphy, owner of Morphy Auctions.

In the 1990s, the owner of the featured collection became interested in the history of clear Havana cigars. These were rolled in the United States in pre-embargo days (before 1963) using Cuban tobacco. At one time, there were ten of thousands of factories, all over the country,? the collector said. ?I began collecting remnants from days gone by and became interested in the actual history of clear Havana cigars, cigar boxes, cigar art and advertising.

The selection of cigar boxes to be auctioned includes not only rare and beautifully lithographed boxes, but also cigar containers that were artistically recycled. Some were skillfully notched and carved into decorative, sometimes practical articles, what collectors call ''tramp art.'' Other cigar boxes served as

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Horse-Driven Open Carriage Shaving Mug.: This appears to be a new mug with no name and no mark on bottom. Gold is in excellent condition with nice flowers on side and handle. Size: 3 - 5/8" T.
0001: Horse-Driven Open Carriage Shaving Mug.Est. $50-$100
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Butcher Skinning a Cow Shaving Mug.: Gilt name is well worn and illegible. Limoges France mark on bottom. Size: 3 - 1/2" T.
0002: Butcher Skinning a Cow Shaving Mug.Est. $100-$200
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Artist Painting Shaving Mug.: Unusual with three gilt names "J.G.", "Chas", and "K.C. Kohlhaas". Minor gold loss but no cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Size: 3 - 3/8" T.
0003: Artist Painting Shaving Mug.Est. $200-$400
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Bartender Scene Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "D.W. Kelnon". Shows a bartender serving drinks with two patrons. D&C mark on bottom. One minor hairline to inside of back (does not extend to outside of mug). Displays well with no chips.
0004: Bartender Scene Shaving Mug.Est. $200-$300
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Bartender Scene Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "John Burns". Shows bartender pouring drinks for two patrons. No mark on bottom. Minor gold wear but no hairlines, chips, or repairs. Size: 3 - 3/4" T.
0005: Bartender Scene Shaving Mug.Est. $200-$300
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Bricklayer Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "F.H. Felix". Some minor gold loss. No cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Size: 4" T.
0006: Bricklayer Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$500
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Lot of 2: Shaving Mugs.: Includes one with gilt name "W.W. Brewer" and National Barber Supply Company Cincinnati, Ohio mark on bottom. No damage noted. Also includes one pretzel maker with gilt name "A. Beck" showing two
0007: Lot of 2: Shaving Mugs.Est. $200-$400
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Lot of 2: Horse Shaving Mugs.: Includes one mug with gilt name "Jas. Sheldon". Bright blue half wrap. Marked number "3963" on bottom. Minor gold wear but no chips, cracks, or hairlines. Also includes one mug with gilt name "B.H.
0008: Lot of 2: Horse Shaving Mugs.Est. $200-$400
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Notary Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "M.M. Randall". Shows a hand holding an and old style dip pen. AK over France mark on bottom. Minor gold loss to bottom. No damage or repairs noted. Size: 3 - 1/2" T.
0009: Notary Shaving Mug.Est. $200-$400
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Ladies High Button Shoe Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "D. Crabtree". Red wrap around base. Numbers "8853" marked on bottom. No damage or repairs. Size: 3 - 5/8" T.
0010: Ladies High Button Shoe Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$500
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Railroad Car Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "M.B. Wood". No marks on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Size: 3 - 3/4" T.
0011: Railroad Car Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$600
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Hardware Store Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "A. Stolver". Shows an inside view of a hardware store. Some gold loss but no cracks, chips, or repairs noted. Size: 3 - 5/8" T.
0014: Hardware Store Shaving Mug.Est. $400-$800
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Bricklayer Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "M.T. Walsh". Shows man laying bricks on a wall. No mark on bottom. Some minor gold loss. Size: 3 - 1/2" T.
0016: Bricklayer Shaving Mug.Est. $400-$800
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Tinsmith Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Benj. Woolheater". Shows crossed soldering irons with a heater. T&V Limoges France mark on bottom. Minor gold loss but no defects noted. Size: 3 - 5/8" T.
0017: Tinsmith Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$600
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Standing Tailor Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "K. Schmidt" is worn but is still legible. D&H mark on bottom. Beautiful flowers painted on both sides. One minor hairline to base on front with no damage otherwise. Size: 3 - 7/8" T.
0018: Standing Tailor Shaving Mug.Est. $300-$600
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Railroad Handcar Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Conner" but first two initials are well worn. No damage but some minor gold loss throughout mug. Size: 3 - 1/2" T.
0019: Railroad Handcar Shaving Mug.Est. $400-$800
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Shoe Salesman Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "R.H. Watt". Shows a salesman waiting on a lady. Minor gold loss but no repairs, chips, or hairlines. Size: 4" T.
0020: Shoe Salesman Shaving Mug.Est. $400-$800
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Electric Trolley Car with Shaving Mug.: T&V mark on bottom. Shows trolley car with conductor, brakeman, and five passengers in car. No damage on this mug with lots of gold. Size: 3 - 1/2" T.
0021: Electric Trolley Car with Shaving Mug.Est. $400-$600
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Horse-Drawn Grocery Wagon Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Charles Stahl". Shows grocery wagon with driver. D&C France mark on bottom. Minor gold loss but no repairs or damage otherwise. Size: 3 - 1/2" T.
0022: Horse-Drawn Grocery Wagon Shaving Mug.Est. $600-$900
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Touring Automobile Shaving Mug.: Gilt name "Car-A-Day Smith". Appears to be reguilded. No cracks or chips noted. Size: 4" T.
0023: Touring Automobile Shaving Mug.Est. $900-$1,200
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Horse-Drawn Ice & Coal Wagon Shaving Mug.: Dated 1922. Gilt name "V. Fazio". Shows a building in background with an American flag and the Italian flag. Complete green wrap and Germany stamp on bottom. No cracks, chips, or repairs. Size: 3 -
0024: Horse-Drawn Ice & Coal Wagon Shaving Mug.Est. $800-$1,200
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