Potter and Potter Auctions: Coin-Op and Advertising
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Coin-Op and Advertising | Total Sales (USD) | 63,912.00 |
| Auction Date | August 28, 2025 - August 28, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 36,700.00 |
| Sale Number | #1212 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 59,050.00 |
| Total Lots | 170 | ||
| Sold Lots | 150 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 39,900.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 88.24% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 64,600.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 20 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 98.94% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | McDonald's Speedee Neon Sign. |
Circa 1950s. | USD 5,000.00 - 7,000.00 | USD 9,600.00 | |
| 282 | "Drink Orange Crush" Embossed Tin Sign. |
Circa early 20th century. | USD 600.00 - 800.00 | USD 3,840.00 | |
| 716 | United States Fractional Currency Collection. |
Circa 1860s-70s. | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 2,280.00 | |
| 615 | Collection of Soda, Beer, Liquor, and Related Letterheads, Advertisements, and Other Items. |
1888-1951. | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 1,560.00 | |
| 243 | Salesman's Sample Electric Advertising Sign. |
Circa 1950s. | USD 300.00 - 600.00 | USD 1,320.00 | |
| 245 | Wall-Mount Electric Barber Pole Sign. |
USD 700.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 1,320.00 | ||
| 387 | Lucky Penny 1 Cent Chewing Gum In-Store Promotional Posters. Lot of 47. |
ca. 1930]. | USD 700.00 - 1,000.00 | USD 1,320.00 | |
| 256 | 7 Up "Fresh Up" Oval Sign. |
1954 | USD 600.00 - 900.00 | USD 1,200.00 | |
| 266 | Collection of Coca-Cola Letterheads and Advertisements. |
1895-1957. | USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 900.00 | |
| 507 | Greene Circle Gum Tin Litho Display Case. |
USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 900.00 | ||
| 539 | Schlitz Famous Malt Syrup Embossed Tin Sign. |
USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 900.00 | ||
| 276 | "Discover Orange Crush" Embossed Tin Sign. |
Circa early 20th century. | USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 840.00 | |
| 304 | Squeeze "That Distinctive Orange Drink" Embossed Tin Sign. |
Circa mid-20th century. | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 780.00 | |
| 261 | Coca-Cola Kosher Delicatessen Sign. |
USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 720.00 | ||
| 616 | Collection of Various Advertising and Commercial Ephemera. |
1854-1933. | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 720.00 | |
| 269 | R-Pep "Make it Yours" Bottle Sign. |
USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 660.00 | ||
| 275 | Pepsi-Cola "Enjoy Pepsi / Five Cents" Tin Sign. |
Circa 1950s. | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 660.00 | |
| 331 | Sunbeam Bread "It's Batter Whipped" Embossed Tin Sign. |
ca 1960s. | USD 600.00 - 800.00 | USD 660.00 | |
| 292 | Group of 4 Soda Advertising Signs. |
Circa 1950s. | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 600.00 | |
| 312 | Cretor's Quality Popcorn Advertising Sign. |
USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 600.00 | ||
| 314 | M.J.B. Coffee "The Quality Coffee of America" Embossed Tin Sign. |
USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 600.00 | ||
| 265 | [COCA-COLA]. Collection of over 200 Coca-Cola advertisements. |
Early to mid-20th century. | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 570.00 | |
| 279 | "Drink Hires in Bottles / Bracing Delicious" Embossed Tin Sign. |
Circa 1930s. | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 570.00 | |
| 281 | "Drink NuGrape / A Flavor You Cant [sic] Forget" Embossed Tin Sign. |
ca. mid-20th century. | USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 570.00 | |
| 536 | Anchor Steam Beer Neon Sign. |
ca. 1980s. | USD 200.00 - 400.00 | USD 540.00 |
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