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  • 1 cent Columbus peanut machine, fine condition
    Estimate
    $60 - $100
    Lot 385

    1 cent Columbus peanut machine, fine condition

    Est.
    $60 - $100
  • Bing Crosby Junior Jukebox, in near mint condition 16" x 13" x 17"
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 386

    Bing Crosby Junior Jukebox, in near mint condition 16" ...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Auxiliary Fire Box Station No. 4, cast iron with original key 5" x 10" x 17"
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 387

    Auxiliary Fire Box Station No. 4, cast iron with origin...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • Restored set of grocery store scales in working condition, 29" x 13" x 20"
    Estimate
    $400 - $700
    Lot 388

    Restored set of grocery store scales in working conditi...

    Est.
    $400 - $700
  • Neon "GMC Trucks Sales and Service" neon clock, nice original 18" working neon clock with white neon tube, fine condition
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 389

    Neon "GMC Trucks Sales and Service" neon clock, nice or...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Candy scales "Detecto" has original counter weights 13" x 6" x 17" fine original condition
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 390

    Candy scales "Detecto" has original counter weights 13"...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • NCR steel lighting fixtures, a pair of steel fixtures, 43"H x 20"W
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 391

    NCR steel lighting fixtures, a pair of steel fixtures, ...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • The "Master" gumball machine, original condition, 8" x 8" x 16"
    Estimate
    $60 - $125
    Lot 392

    The "Master" gumball machine, original condition, 8" x ...

    Est.
    $60 - $125
  • Coca-Cola Fantasy Truck, late 20th century, 33" x 6" x 12"
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 393

    Coca-Cola Fantasy Truck, late 20th century, 33" x 6" x ...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • The "Master" gumball machine, original condition, 8" x 8" x 16"
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 394

    The "Master" gumball machine, original condition, 8" x ...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Country store lemonade dispenser, glass with wood bung, original glass top, 9" x 15"
    Estimate
    $40 - $60
    Lot 395

    Country store lemonade dispenser, glass with wood bung,...

    Est.
    $40 - $60
  • "Berkel" Nut Scale, fine working condition, white porcelain, 13" x 9" x 24"
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 396

    "Berkel" Nut Scale, fine working condition, white porce...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • "Hamilton Beach" triple milkshake machine, with three cups, 12" x 10" x 19"
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 397

    "Hamilton Beach" triple milkshake machine, with three c...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Turnbulls Patent scale. Dated 1874, 14" x 11" marble platform, 9"H x 23"W x 11"D
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 398

    Turnbulls Patent scale. Dated 1874, 14" x 11" marble pl...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • Dial A Smoke, Elde Inc., 25 cent, coin operated, 27" x 18" original condition, working condition unknown
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 399

    Dial A Smoke, Elde Inc., 25 cent, coin operated, 27" x ...

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • Trolley Token Collector, Johnson Fare Box Co. Chicago New York 7"W x 24"H
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 400

    Trolley Token Collector, Johnson Fare Box Co. Chicago N...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • John Kearney Eagle Sculpture
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 401

    John Kearney Eagle Sculpture

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • War Between the States era buckboard buggy with fancy ironwork, front spring has Ram's horn handmade finial, original seat, b
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 402

    War Between the States era buckboard buggy with fancy i...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Bronze Barber Shop hotel lobby sign, light up, 8" x 17"
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 403

    Bronze Barber Shop hotel lobby sign, light up, 8" x 17"...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Automobile license tags 1955 IL, original condition
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 404

    Automobile license tags 1955 IL, original condition

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Automobile license tags 1935 NJ matched pair, restored
    Estimate
    $75 - $100
    Lot 405

    Automobile license tags 1935 NJ matched pair, restored

    Est.
    $75 - $100
  • Hot water dispenser, all original with spouts and top, 7" x 7" x 21", a very hard to find restaurant or drug store item, atta
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 406

    Hot water dispenser, all original with spouts and top, ...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Ashland Gas Globe inserts, two pieces, some minor chipping on rim
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 407

    Ashland Gas Globe inserts, two pieces, some minor chipp...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • F Byrd National Cash Register model 5?, restored working condition
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,200
    Lot 408

    F Byrd National Cash Register model 5?, restored workin...

    Est.
    $700 - $1,200
  • Brinks porcelain safe sign, 12" x 8" minor chipping
    Estimate
    $125 - $200
    Lot 409

    Brinks porcelain safe sign, 12" x 8" minor chipping

    Est.
    $125 - $200
  • Bordens aluminium malted milk canister
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 410

    Bordens aluminium malted milk canister

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • Coca-Cola serving tray, 8 1/2 on a 10 point scale
    Estimate
    $40 - $60
    Lot 411

    Coca-Cola serving tray, 8 1/2 on a 10 point scale

    Est.
    $40 - $60
  • "Master" 1 cent gum machine, porcelain top and base, 7" x 16"
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 412

    "Master" 1 cent gum machine, porcelain top and base, 7"...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Early counter candy scales, original working condition, 10" x 10"
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 413

    Early counter candy scales, original working condition,...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Seeburg Wall O Matic Selector box
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 414

    Seeburg Wall O Matic Selector box

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Neon 7-UP clock, fine condition with working clock and neon 15" x 15"
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 415

    Neon 7-UP clock, fine condition with working clock and ...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Miscellaneous assortment of drug store sundae cups
    Estimate
    $50 - $125
    Lot 416

    Miscellaneous assortment of drug store sundae cups

    Est.
    $50 - $125
  • Iced tea crock dispenser 9" x 11"
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 417

    Iced tea crock dispenser 9" x 11"

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • Tennessee Sideboard
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 418

    Tennessee Sideboard

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Set of late Victorian soda spouts, brass with glass knobs, spouts are 14" long
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 419

    Set of late Victorian soda spouts, brass with glass kno...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • W Rich and Co., oak pie safe, all original with oak and tulip tins 20" x 57" x 53"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 420

    W Rich and Co., oak pie safe, all original with oak and...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • Country Store Columbus Oil Cloth rack 33" x 57", original in fine condition
    Estimate
    $60 - $125
    Lot 421

    Country Store Columbus Oil Cloth rack 33" x 57", origin...

    Est.
    $60 - $125
  • Greeneville, TN Galbreath Coal and Oil Co., fine condition, tin sign with original lettering, 24" x 18"
    Estimate
    $50 - $75
    Lot 422

    Greeneville, TN Galbreath Coal and Oil Co., fine condit...

    Est.
    $50 - $75
  • Folk art Christmas decoration, four carved wooden candles which have been electrified 5" x 37"
    Estimate
    $40 - $80
    Lot 423

    Folk art Christmas decoration, four carved wooden candl...

    Est.
    $40 - $80
  • A pair of  Folk Art directioinal signs on boat paddles 90" and 70"
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 424

    A pair of Folk Art directioinal signs on boat paddles 9...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Plank bottom wooden boat 12' x 4' x 15"D, circa 1900
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 425

    Plank bottom wooden boat 12' x 4' x 15"D, circa 1900

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Golden oak Barber Shop backbar, four cabinet stations could be  made into three, all you would have to do is cut some mirrors
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 426

    Golden oak Barber Shop backbar, four cabinet stations c...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Paul Rabers Wheelworks Horse Buggy, Montgomery, IL model 2000, a contemporary masterpiece, 42" dia, back wheels, 37" front, p
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 427

    Paul Rabers Wheelworks Horse Buggy, Montgomery, IL mode...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • African-American plaster figure in a seated position, paint is 98%, seated 42"H x 14"W
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 428

    African-American plaster figure in a seated position, p...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Tenor Banjo, 30", circa 1900
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 429

    Tenor Banjo, 30", circa 1900

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Soapbox Derby car circa 1950, made for "George" Virginia Beach, sponsored by Guided Missle School, 32" x 79" x 12"
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 430

    Soapbox Derby car circa 1950, made for "George" Virgini...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Woolworth Glass Onyx Lunch Counter and four stools from the downtown Chattanooga store, original chrome trim with accessory s
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 431

    Woolworth Glass Onyx Lunch Counter and four stools from...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Neon Texaco clock, fantasy piece, working clock and neon 18" diameter
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 432

    Neon Texaco clock, fantasy piece, working clock and neo...

    Est.
    $350 - $500

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