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  • Tom's Peanut Jar 14" x 9" with original top, in fine condition
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 241

    Tom's Peanut Jar 14" x 9" with original top, in fine co...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Dixie Fertilizer light up sign( A Pal Company, 18" x 10" x 4", letters have been recolored, working
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 242

    Dixie Fertilizer light up sign( A Pal Company, 18" x 10...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Massey-Harris porcelain three color sign 8' x 28", fine condition except for a few small chips that may be seen in photo
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 243

    Massey-Harris porcelain three color sign 8' x 28", fine...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Salesman sample? Spare stove, cast iron with baked enamel 14" x 8" all parts included and in fine condition
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 244

    Salesman sample? Spare stove, cast iron with baked enam...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Commercial grade apple peeler 2' x 20", a large iron peeler that works much like the smaller ones
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 245

    Commercial grade apple peeler 2' x 20", a large iron pe...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Oak seed cabinet, iron pulls on doors are signed Walker Bin Company, cabinet has 16 drawers with all original pulls, 10' long
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 246

    Oak seed cabinet, iron pulls on doors are signed Walker...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • PiedmontTobacco porcelain country store chair
    Estimate
    $200 - $350
    Lot 247

    PiedmontTobacco porcelain country store chair

    Est.
    $200 - $350
  • Neon spinner clock, "Nucut Files", white neon, the hands on the clock are actual files, fine working condition, 18" diameter
    Estimate
    $350 - $600
    Lot 248

    Neon spinner clock, "Nucut Files", white neon, the hand...

    Est.
    $350 - $600
  • Country store\ florists large icebox nice original condition with both pine and oak and all original hardware, bottom section
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 249

    Country store\ florists large icebox nice original cond...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Wolf collapsible mannequin model on iron rolling base with pumping mechanism, fine working condition, model 1980-9, adjustabl
    Estimate
    $500 - $600
    Lot 250

    Wolf collapsible mannequin model on iron rolling base w...

    Est.
    $500 - $600
  • Gym Dandy surrey pedal car, this surrey on a local TV show in Chattanooga, "The Bob Brandy Show", very fine working condition
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 251

    Gym Dandy surrey pedal car, this surrey on a local TV s...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Gentleman Victorian mannequin, probably an early store display, H-52" hard cardboard with gesso paint
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 252

    Gentleman Victorian mannequin, probably an early store ...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • "The American System "Oak McCaskey style accounting cabinet, golden oak with three compartments with applied carving, all com
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 253

    "The American System "Oak McCaskey style accounting cab...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • An early country loom and yarn winder, probably 19th century 47" x 61" x 40",
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 254

    An early country loom and yarn winder, probably 19th ce...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,000
  • Coca-Cola cooler bench, a vintage coke icebox which has been customized as a sofa with a black seat and back, 24" x 35" x 41"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 255

    Coca-Cola cooler bench, a vintage coke icebox which has...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Vintage shoe fitting stand with twisted iron legs and oak front, also a Brannock device is included in this lot
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 256

    Vintage shoe fitting stand with twisted iron legs and o...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • Smoked trout oven, 28" x 44" x 61", a rare and hard to find culinary device, there are two smoking racks with a chimney hole
    Estimate
    $400 - $900
    Lot 257

    Smoked trout oven, 28" x 44" x 61", a rare and hard to ...

    Est.
    $400 - $900
  • Store coffee grinder by American Duplex, professionally restored, 29" x 23", working condition
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 258

    Store coffee grinder by American Duplex, professionally...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Two piece miscellaneous lot
    Estimate
    $60 - $125
    Lot 259

    Two piece miscellaneous lot

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    $60 - $125
  • Fancy department or sporting store counter, Victorian era with original paint and applied owl carving, the finest example we
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 260

    Fancy department or sporting store counter, Victorian e...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Sunbeam Bread tin sign, 20" x 24", 9.5 on a 10 scale
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 261

    Sunbeam Bread tin sign, 20" x 24", 9.5 on a 10 scale

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • Tom's Peanut machine, 62" x 19" x 10", nice original condition,
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 262

    Tom's Peanut machine, 62" x 19" x 10", nice original co...

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • Restored Murray pedal car boat, fine condition and professionally done
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 263

    Restored Murray pedal car boat, fine condition and prof...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • Milk glass gas -Crown Gold inserts, no cracks or breaks in inserts
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 264

    Milk glass gas -Crown Gold inserts, no cracks or breaks...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Milk glass gas globe, Atlantic Imperial glass inserts fine condition
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 265

    Milk glass gas globe, Atlantic Imperial glass inserts f...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Mills Five Cent working slot machine, fine condition with enameled front and oak wood
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 266

    Mills Five Cent working slot machine, fine condition wi...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Split oak gathering basket, fine condition with original canvas strap 18" x 15",
    Estimate
    $60 - $125
    Lot 267

    Split oak gathering basket, fine condition with origina...

    Est.
    $60 - $125
  • Movie ticket receiver with restored and polished brass, oak receiver box with hinge for a lock, one small interior glass is c
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 268

    Movie ticket receiver with restored and polished brass,...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Luzianne 2 lb coffee can
    Estimate
    $75 - $125
    Lot 269

    Luzianne 2 lb coffee can

    Est.
    $75 - $125
  • A pair of Wolverine tin toy drummers, one drummer missing drum sticks, 14"
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 270

    A pair of Wolverine tin toy drummers, one drummer missi...

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Two pair of custom cowboy boots both are handmade pairs
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 271

    Two pair of custom cowboy boots both are handmade pairs...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Two vintage dump trucks
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 272

    Two vintage dump trucks

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    $75 - $150
  • Structo concrete truck nice original paint, fine condition, still retains its windshield wipers. 6.5 on a 10 scale, o.l.16"
    Estimate
    $60 - $125
    Lot 273

    Structo concrete truck nice original paint, fine condit...

    Est.
    $60 - $125
  • Orange Crush tray, in nice condition, 9.5 on a 10 scale
    Estimate
    $60 - $100
    Lot 274

    Orange Crush tray, in nice condition, 9.5 on a 10 scale...

    Est.
    $60 - $100
  • miscellaneous lot of vintage toys
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 275

    miscellaneous lot of vintage toys

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Howdy Dowdy toy, wood composite with damage to nose cheek and hair, retains 85% of original paint, 12" tall
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 276

    Howdy Dowdy toy, wood composite with damage to nose che...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Marx Buck Rogers tin wind up rocket, working condition and retains 80% of original paint
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 277

    Marx Buck Rogers tin wind up rocket, working condition ...

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    $150 - $250
  • Smith Miller tractor trailer
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 278

    Smith Miller tractor trailer

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Smith Miller  Pacific inter-mountain Express truck, nice original condition, trailer has both rear doors, tractor lights and
    Estimate
    $125 - $250
    Lot 279

    Smith Miller Pacific inter-mountain Express truck, nice...

    Est.
    $125 - $250
  • Buddy L army searchlight truck, nice original condition,  7 on a scale of 10
    Estimate
    $60 - $125
    Lot 280

    Buddy L army searchlight truck, nice original condition...

    Est.
    $60 - $125
  • Burlington Zephyr train, average condition with a few dents and dings
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 281

    Burlington Zephyr train, average condition with a few d...

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Woodette Tornado racer, 13", pump is working but mechanism needs a little work
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 282

    Woodette Tornado racer, 13", pump is working but mechan...

    Est.
    $75 - $150
  • Smith Miller dump truck, 11", nice original paint, 6 on a scale of 10
    Estimate
    $75 - $125
    Lot 283

    Smith Miller dump truck, 11", nice original paint, 6 on...

    Est.
    $75 - $125
  • Country store hanging light, "The Miller Lamp", nickel plated ornate base with original globe-burner and hanger
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 284

    Country store hanging light, "The Miller Lamp", nickel ...

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • A pair of store lamps, both needing glass chimneys, one is a Gladstone and the other a Pittsburg
    Estimate
    $350 - $450
    Lot 285

    A pair of store lamps, both needing glass chimneys, one...

    Est.
    $350 - $450
  • Colonial Bread Screen door in top condition, original painted screen, 3' x 7', original Colonial door push with the right sid
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 286

    Colonial Bread Screen door in top condition, original p...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • Bond Bread screen door, in fine original condition, 38" x 88", Braun's Town Talk door push, also a Bond Bread tin sign, right
    Estimate
    $250 - $300
    Lot 287

    Bond Bread screen door, in fine original condition, 38"...

    Est.
    $250 - $300
  • Arrow quiver a near mint Ben Pearson, all leather, 24 in length with original strap
    Estimate
    $60 - $125
    Lot 288

    Arrow quiver a near mint Ben Pearson, all leather, 24 i...

    Est.
    $60 - $125

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