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  • A vintage wicker porch set, natural original finish, some minor problems on sides of wicker chairs, circa 1930, horsehair cus
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 289

    A vintage wicker porch set, natural original finish, so...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Victorian bank teller cage, a beautiful stick and ball golden oak cage with fancy applied carving and bronze bars, all of fro
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 290

    Victorian bank teller cage, a beautiful stick and ball ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Carnival strength hammer, circa 1900, overall length 36", the hammer head is made of metal and leather to make ringing the be
    Estimate
    $75 - $150
    Lot 291

    Carnival strength hammer, circa 1900, overall length 36...

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    $75 - $150
  • Kenwood cast iron rendering pot with embossed cows, 3' x 38",
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,500
    Lot 292

    Kenwood cast iron rendering pot with embossed cows, 3' ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,500
  • Jennings Sun Chief slot machine, 10 cent, in working condition
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 293

    Jennings Sun Chief slot machine, 10 cent, in working co...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Mills Deuce Wild 10 cent slot machine, professionally restored, machine was jammed at time of cataloging
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 294

    Mills Deuce Wild 10 cent slot machine, professionally r...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,000
  • Butcher's front cabinet, "John E. Smith's Sons Co. Butchers Supplies, Rochester, NY", white marble top, golden oak with fancy
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 295

    Butcher's front cabinet, "John E. Smith's Sons Co. Butc...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Edwardian Jockey scales, late 19th century Avery Edwardian jockey which has been restored to its heyday, a working set with f
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 296

    Edwardian Jockey scales, late 19th century Avery Edward...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Hamilton Beach Triple milkshake maker,
    Estimate
    $150 - $300
    Lot 297

    Hamilton Beach Triple milkshake maker,

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • National Cash Register, model 35, nickel plated, in restored working condition
    Estimate
    $400 - $500
    Lot 298

    National Cash Register, model 35, nickel plated, in res...

    Est.
    $400 - $500
  • Wings cigarette trade stimulator, working condition, missing back
    Estimate
    $65 - $100
    Lot 299

    Wings cigarette trade stimulator, working condition, mi...

    Est.
    $65 - $100
  • Miscellaneous lot of scales
    Estimate
    $125 - $200
    Lot 300

    Miscellaneous lot of scales

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    $125 - $200
  • oak office chair,  circa 1890, 46" x 24" x 24", a high back chair with swivel base and bentwood arms, professionally restored
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 301

    oak office chair, circa 1890, 46" x 24" x 24", a high b...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Dome top dog transporter, probably used on transatlantic trips, copper metal top with doors on end, slatted construction for
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 302

    Dome top dog transporter, probably used on transatlanti...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Antique chopping block, 40" x 36" x 35", original condition with near level top
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 303

    Antique chopping block, 40" x 36" x 35", original condi...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Antique chopping block, 30" x 50" x 32", original condition with near level top
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 304

    Antique chopping block, 30" x 50" x 32", original condi...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Gordon's Peanut Jar, small chip under lid, 9" x 7"
    Estimate
    $40 - $60
    Lot 305

    Gordon's Peanut Jar, small chip under lid, 9" x 7"

    Est.
    $40 - $60
  • Pair of railroad signal lanterns, all lenses good,
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 306

    Pair of railroad signal lanterns, all lenses good,

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Pair of antique photos, one being the interior of a butcher shop, the other, a group employees  in front of a grocery buildin
    Estimate
    $40 - $60
    Lot 307

    Pair of antique photos, one being the interior of a but...

    Est.
    $40 - $60
  • Butcher shop porcelain back bar with Art Deco mirrors,two rows of nickel meat hooks, mid-link processing shelf, fine conditio
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 308

    Butcher shop porcelain back bar with Art Deco mirrors,t...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Chicago Coin "Topper" pinball in working condition. 21" x68" x 49"
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 309

    Chicago Coin "Topper" pinball in working condition. 21"...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • M and W MFG.and Co. Print tray cabinet with 18 drawers containing type, Cast pulls with M& W.,19" x 31" x 45", Nice original
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 310

    M and W MFG.and Co. Print tray cabinet with 18 drawers ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Magee Restored wood cook stove, Near mint, fancy decoration and brass pulls, 57" x 30"x 69"
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 311

    Magee Restored wood cook stove, Near mint, fancy decora...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Oak ice box, commercial size, six door with original Bohn brass hardware, nice original condition, metal lined base for ice,
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 312

    Oak ice box, commercial size, six door with original Bo...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • BMC Jr. pedal tractor,
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 313

    BMC Jr. pedal tractor,

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Vintage basketball scoreboard with control box, Medart, working condition, nice light up, 6' x 44"
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000
    Lot 314

    Vintage basketball scoreboard with control box, Medart,...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
  • "Adriance Farm Machinery", original wood trade sign, 11" x 13"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 315

    "Adriance Farm Machinery", original wood trade sign, 11...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • "Dutch Boy Paints" porcelain sign 18' x 4', very fine condition with only a few missing spots of porcelain on edges, the sign
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 316

    "Dutch Boy Paints" porcelain sign 18' x 4', very fine c...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • Neon double -ring clock, red and green neon, working fine, 30" diameter
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 317

    Neon double -ring clock, red and green neon, working fi...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Fischer flange copper clock by international, electric but not wired, 18" diameter
    Estimate
    $250 - $400
    Lot 318

    Fischer flange copper clock by international, electric ...

    Est.
    $250 - $400
  • Neon - "At The Hop Café" articulated jumping frog, green and white neon, 33" x 108", working fine, late 20th century
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 319

    Neon - "At The Hop Café" articulated jumping frog, gree...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • "Carhartt Overall" sign, self framed tin sign, 34" x 66", fine condition but could use a cleaning, color is vibrant
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 320

    "Carhartt Overall" sign, self framed tin sign, 34" x 66...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • "Dr. Pepper" tin sign, nice condition, 30" x 66"
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 321

    "Dr. Pepper" tin sign, nice condition, 30" x 66"

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • "Arthur Murray Dance Studios" self framed tin sign, nice condition, 24" x 70"
    Estimate
    $400 - $700
    Lot 322

    "Arthur Murray Dance Studios" self framed tin sign, nic...

    Est.
    $400 - $700
  • "Double Cola" tin sign, some creasing throughout, wood frame, 33" x 51"
    Estimate
    $400 - $700
    Lot 323

    "Double Cola" tin sign, some creasing throughout, wood ...

    Est.
    $400 - $700
  • Neon "Moseley Drugs" porcelain, in fine working condition, this sign came from the old Moseley Drug near the University in Kn
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 324

    Neon "Moseley Drugs" porcelain, in fine working conditi...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Rexall stained glass sign, "McLaughlin and Dennison Rexall Drug" 14' x 32", this sign comes in two sections and is bolted tog
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 325

    Rexall stained glass sign, "McLaughlin and Dennison Rex...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • "Liberty Garage" self framed wood sign, dated 1924, 9' x 28"
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 326

    "Liberty Garage" self framed wood sign, dated 1924, 9' ...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Neon "Gulf" sign fine working condition, porcelain letters are 32" x 24"
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 327

    Neon "Gulf" sign fine working condition, porcelain lett...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • "Earl Peters" porcelain signs 6" x 9' signs, fine condition, included also is a "Stop Your Motor" sign
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 328

    "Earl Peters" porcelain signs 6" x 9' signs, fine condi...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Neon "Sewell Clothes" porcelain sign, 62" x 9', fine condition and working
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 329

    Neon "Sewell Clothes" porcelain sign, 62" x 9', fine co...

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    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Neon "Lithia Beer" porcelain, 46" x 14", fine condition with a few chips
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 330

    Neon "Lithia Beer" porcelain, 46" x 14", fine condition...

    Est.
    $350 - $500
  • "Mobiloil Make The Chart Your Guide" flange sign, 15" x 24", very minor porcelain damage mostly on the flange itself
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 331

    "Mobiloil Make The Chart Your Guide" flange sign, 15" x...

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Odd Fellows Lodge globes, hand painted globes are 10" with iron pipe mounting brackets
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 332

    Odd Fellows Lodge globes, hand painted globes are 10" w...

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • "Mail Pouch" porcelain thermometer, 19" x 6', has working mercury stick, wood frame, minor porcelain damage which can be seen
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 333

    "Mail Pouch" porcelain thermometer, 19" x 6', has worki...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,000
  • Neon clock, Electric Neon Co., working clock, approx. 27"
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200
    Lot 334

    Neon clock, Electric Neon Co., working clock, approx. 2...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
  • "Sinclair" porcelain two-sided sign, 40" x 50" near mint condition, original frame
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 335

    "Sinclair" porcelain two-sided sign, 40" x 50" near min...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Four -Way Caution Signal, wired
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 336

    Four -Way Caution Signal, wired

    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