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  • Neon "D H McGuire Jeweler" porcelain double-sided 3' x 6'
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 337

    Neon "D H McGuire Jeweler" porcelain double-sided 3' x ...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • "Hi-Way Harbor" two-sided porcelain "Certified by Automotive South" 18" x 18"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 338

    "Hi-Way Harbor" two-sided porcelain "Certified by Autom...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Neon "Philco" sign porcelain tin and glass, 32" x 64", working, Mint taken out of original box by the seller
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 339

    Neon "Philco" sign porcelain tin and glass, 32" x 64", ...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • "Texaco" two-sided porcelain sign, very fine condition with minor porcelain loss at screw holes, 42"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 340

    "Texaco" two-sided porcelain sign, very fine condition ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • "Pennzoil" tin two-sided, 29" x 20", near mint condition
    Estimate
    $125 - $200
    Lot 341

    "Pennzoil" tin two-sided, 29" x 20", near mint conditio...

    Est.
    $125 - $200
  • Neon "Johnny Rockets" tin case, working with three-color neon 49" x 52"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 342

    Neon "Johnny Rockets" tin case, working with three-colo...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • "Standard Motor Oil Stancola Polarine" porcelain 36" x 18", damage on outside edges may be seen in photo
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 343

    "Standard Motor Oil Stancola Polarine" porcelain 36" x ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Railroad Traffic Signal, 65" x 24"
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 344

    Railroad Traffic Signal, 65" x 24"

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • "Gillette Tires Batteries Accessories" tin 14" x 16'
    Estimate
    $125 - $200
    Lot 345

    "Gillette Tires Batteries Accessories" tin 14" x 16'

    Est.
    $125 - $200
  • Gulf porcelain 10" letters, two "Gulf", "Washing Service"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 346

    Gulf porcelain 10" letters, two "Gulf", "Washing Servic...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • "Porsche" glass and metal sign, two-sided, 22" x 7'
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,500
    Lot 347

    "Porsche" glass and metal sign, two-sided, 22" x 7'

    Est.
    $800 - $1,500
  • Neon two-sided porcelain "Kelvinator" sign with a tin marquee on bottom, 30" x 72"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 348

    Neon two-sided porcelain "Kelvinator" sign with a tin m...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Neon "Top Hat" sign, Hat is white neon 50" x 52", accompanying  Top Hat lettering 27" x 54" is back-lit with green neon
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 349

    Neon "Top Hat" sign, Hat is white neon 50" x 52", accom...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Neon "Sargent Paint" two-sided working porcelain sign 30" x 72"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 350

    Neon "Sargent Paint" two-sided working porcelain sign 3...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Neon "Frigidaire" two-sided porcelain sign 38" x 63"
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 351

    Neon "Frigidaire" two-sided porcelain sign 38" x 63"

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Set of "F.W. Woolworth" gold decorated 24" letters from the Woolworth in Chattanooga on the Market St. side of the store, cas
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 352

    Set of "F.W. Woolworth" gold decorated 24" letters from...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Set of "F.W. Woolworth" gold decorated 18" letters from the Woolworth in Chattanooga on the Broad St. side of the store, cast
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 353

    Set of "F.W. Woolworth" gold decorated 18" letters from...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Woolworth gold gilded signature sign 40" x 22", letter is 14"
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 354

    Woolworth gold gilded signature sign 40" x 22", letter ...

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • Woolworth gold gilded signature sign 40" x 22", letter is 14"
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 355

    Woolworth gold gilded signature sign 40" x 22", letter ...

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • "John Deere" porcelain two-sided sign 27" x 68" pristine condition
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 356

    "John Deere" porcelain two-sided sign 27" x 68" pristin...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • "Lucas Paints" tin sign, wood framed, 37" x 60"
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 357

    "Lucas Paints" tin sign, wood framed, 37" x 60"

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Mounted American Buffalo in fine condition, original luster and thick fine hair, 46" x 46" x 26"
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 358

    Mounted American Buffalo in fine condition, original lu...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Neon "Ford Tractor" porcelain, near mint condition, working perfectly, 41" x 67"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 359

    Neon "Ford Tractor" porcelain, near mint condition, wor...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • "Devoe Paint" porcelain sign 32" x 32", "Devoe and Reynolds Company Inc. Founded 1754", a great American cartouche
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 360

    "Devoe Paint" porcelain sign 32" x 32", "Devoe and Reyn...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Restored "Powell Hardware" Saw trade sign 28" x 106"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 361

    Restored "Powell Hardware" Saw trade sign 28" x 106"

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • "Western Auto" porcelain dealer sign, original iron brackets, 84" x 54" mint condition
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 362

    "Western Auto" porcelain dealer sign, original iron bra...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • "Western Auto" porcelain dealer sign, original iron brackets, 84" x 54" minor porcelain loss
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,000
    Lot 363

    "Western Auto" porcelain dealer sign, original iron bra...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,000
  • "Delaval Agency Cream Separators and Milkers", sand painted, in nice condition, wood frame, 25" x 86", original label on back
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 364

    "Delaval Agency Cream Separators and Milkers", sand pai...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Theatre chandelier, a massive early 20th century, elegant ballroom chandelier, lighted ring atop and interior, something you
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 365

    Theatre chandelier, a massive early 20th century, elega...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Racing schull for two people, canvas throughout "Folbot Charleston SC" both paddles and seats are signed, 18' long
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 366

    Racing schull for two people, canvas throughout "Folbot...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Columbia Boys Bicycle, reproduction
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 367

    Columbia Boys Bicycle, reproduction

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Western Flyer Boy's Bicycle, reproduction
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 368

    Western Flyer Boy's Bicycle, reproduction

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Shelby Boy's bicycle, original paint
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 369

    Shelby Boy's bicycle, original paint

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • J C Higgins Boy's Bicycle, original condition
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 370

    J C Higgins Boy's Bicycle, original condition

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Schwinn Orange Krate all original boy's bicycle, top of the line condition
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 371

    Schwinn Orange Krate all original boy's bicycle, top of...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Schwinn Fastball Stingray, very fine original condition
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 372

    Schwinn Fastball Stingray, very fine original condition...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,000
  • Rollback Tandem bicycle in fine condition
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 373

    Rollback Tandem bicycle in fine condition

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • Raleigh Chopper, original fine condition
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 374

    Raleigh Chopper, original fine condition

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Raleigh Chopper, original fine condition
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 375

    Raleigh Chopper, original fine condition

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Tandem bicycle "Huffy"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 376

    Tandem bicycle "Huffy"

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Roadmaster boy's bicycle fine original condition
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 377

    Roadmaster boy's bicycle fine original condition

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Schwinn "Red Phanam" boy's bicycle in original condition
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 378

    Schwinn "Red Phanam" boy's bicycle in original conditio...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Schwinn Mini Scrambler fine original condition
    Estimate
    $400 - $700
    Lot 379

    Schwinn Mini Scrambler fine original condition

    Est.
    $400 - $700
  • "Monster Cruiser", 36" tires
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 380

    "Monster Cruiser", 36" tires

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • Schwinn Cycle Truck, professionally restored
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 381

    Schwinn Cycle Truck, professionally restored

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Les Paul Gibson Amp
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 382

    Les Paul Gibson Amp

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Electric brass fan with a brass cage, working, 12 cage
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 383

    Electric brass fan with a brass cage, working, 12 cage

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • Set of pharmacy scales 9" x 18" x 6"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 384

    Set of pharmacy scales 9" x 18" x 6"

    Est.
    $200 - $300

Auction Description

Choo Choo Auction by Kimball Sterling
The Choo Choo Collection
Advertising, architectural antiques, bicycles, barbershop, neon, toys, 
country store,  Fas station items, soda shop, wagons, tractors, coin-op,cash 
registers,clocks,Tennessee furniture, boats,pedal toys, showcases,store 
counters, large group of Coke signs and machines, set of Jockey scales, 
butcher shop and store items, massive church bell,and much more.
 
This is one of the largest single owner collection ever offered at public 
auction. This is a sale of your lifetime. The Saturday sale will consist 
of restored or  very fine  original condition items.
 
A full catalogue for the Saturday auction will appear at the following 
link about 30 days before the auction.
auctionauction.com
 
Advertising, architectural antiques, bicycles, barbershop, neon, toys, 
country store, soda shop, wagons, tractors, coin-op,cash 
registers,clocks,Tennessee furniture, boats,pedal toys, showcases,store 
counters, large group of Coke signs and machines, set of Jockey scales, 
butcher shop and store items, massive church bell,and much more.
 
 
 
Important Collection Auction-10 am Central
Live on site, Bidsquare.com, Absentee
Saturday October 29th,  8 am Preview
161 Valley View Lane
Belvidere, Tn. 37306
(Auction sites are within 10 minutes of each.)
 
 
Motels:
Monteagle,Tn., Smoke House Inn and Restaurant (Cool Place) 931-924-2091, 
Super 8 , 931- 924 -2222
Winchester Tn., Best Western, 931 -967-9444
Decherd, Tn., Quality Inn, 623-207-7707
 
Fly in to Chattanooga 65 miles to auction, Nashville 85 miles to auction. 
All interstate  driving except the last 20 miles.
 
Shipping; James Price Shipping-423- 943-3123
 
Terms of sale.  Cash, Cashier’s Check, Travelers Check, Buyers not known 
to us and out of state bidders must have a bank letter of credit addressed 
to Kimball M Sterling, Inc. if they intend to write a personal or business 
check. In state and buyers known by us may write a business or personal 
check with  ID.  Credit cards or Paypal will not be accepted. Bank wire is 
also an acceptable form of payment. There will be a 18% buyer’s premium 
added to the gavel price to reach the final selling price. Internet .. All items will sell “as is” and the buyer accepts full responsibility for their purchases after the gavel 
falls. By registering for the auctions you accept the terms of this 
auction.
 
 
 
Removal of Purchases- Your items must be paid for day of the auction and a 
seven day removal  policy is in effect. Longer time can be arranged for 
those special larger items but not to exceed 30 days. James Price shipping 
can help you with any item, “big or small”.
 
Kimball M Sterling, Inc TFL 1915
423 773 4073
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Kimball Sterling

kimballsterling@earthlink.net

Phone:+1 4237734073

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 23.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100

Shipping Info

Each auction has different shipping terms but the buyer always pays.
 
The Choo Choo Auction:
James Price Shipping is handling this auction for us. Please email him direct:
email  photos@jamespriceimages.com
phone 423 943 3123
He is handleing the entire auction shipping. He can arrange any type of shipping both large and small
 
Canes Only:
 
After payment has been received we will ship in-house the domestic orders, International bidders will be shipped by the UPS store (423-979-7122) and email store4146@theupsstore.com After we receive payment we will deliver to the UPS store and they will contact you.
 
 
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Terms & Conditions

Check, ,bank wire or cash. A 18% buyers premium will be added to the hammer price as part of the sale price. We reserve the right to hold purchases until the buyers checks clears if the buyer is not known by us. Credit cards are not accepted for purchases. Bank letter of credit is acceptable .Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. has endeavored to catalog and describe the property correctly. All property is sold as is and the neither the auction company or the consignor will be responsible for descriptions, genuineness, provenance or condition of the property. No statement in the catalog made orally at the sale or otherwise shall be deemed to be a warranty, representation, or an assumption of liability.We have been in business for over 20 years and intend to have another good 20 years.We have had great success in working out any problems that might arise. Call for a condition report or email for additional photos. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have total discretion to determine the successful bidder, in which his determination shall be final or to re-offer and resale the article in dispute. Title of the item or items purchased by the bidder will pass at the fall of the gavel according to the UCC laws. This is not an approval auction. Principal auctioneer: Kimball M. Sterling #2467. B. Elizabeth Sterling, auctioneer # 5757. Firm Kimball M Sterling Inc. TFL-1915 We will also be glad to hold your purchase for pick up. Kimball M. Sterling, Inc. will not be held responsible for bids not received in time for the auction or slow Internet bids. We will not be responsible for items left on our location for over 30 days. Sale will be conducted in our gallery in Johnson City Tennessee. Announcements day of the sale take precedence over pre-sale advertising. Any litigation that pertains to this auction will be conducted in the County Of Washington in Tennessee and is agreed upon by registering for this auction. Internet catalog and live bidding , also in-house. Please call for condition report on sale lots or email us. We do send out multiple photos by email of any lot in the auction .By registering for this auction you accept the terms of this auction. Payment must be received within 7 days of the auction or a dispute will be filed with liveauctioneers. Condition report can be addressed by a phone call or an email. International bank wire Information: INTERMEDIARY BANK CENTER STATE BANK OF FLORIDA,NA SWIFT: CSBKUS33 ABA:063116737 400 INTERSTATE NORTH PARKWAY, STE 1200 ATLANTA GA 30330 BENEFICIARY BANK ABA: 051501299 BENEFICIARY BANK NAME: FIRST COMMUNITY BANK BENEFICIARY NAME: KIMBALL STERLING INC Beneficiary Account Number: This number will be given to you if you win some bids. USA bank wire Information: First Community Bank, NA ABA 051501299 For Further Credit instructions Kimball M. Sterling, Inc Escrow account-This number will be given to you if you win some bids. 125 West Market St. Johnson City Tn 37604