TRAFFIC LIGHT ASHTRAY & PARKING METER PAPERWEIGHT.
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Winning Bid:
$189.75 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 11, 2015 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #216 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 977 in auction 216
Value Code:
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Item Description
6-3/8" tall by 3.75" dia. cast iron ashtray w/pole at center w/attached aluminum body traffic light. Traffic lights feature "We're 20 - In '40 - And Going Like 60" text, each group of words on successive lights. Issued in 1940 in recognition of the 20th anniversary of unknown company. Ashtray base shows moderate oxidation w/top of traffic light having some minor oxidation. Fine. 6.5" tall painted cast metal parking meter paperweight w/felt on underside. Depicting actual scale model parking meter, base has "The Duncan-Miller '60' - Mfd. By Duncan Parking Meter Corp. Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A." decal. 1960s. Meter also has decals w/time gauge, "Time Expired" notice, hours, instruction, etc. on front/back. Decals show scattered wear. Fine.
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