Withman Conducts Antique And Vintage Advertising Auction
February 03, 2023
Witman Auctioneers Inc., based in Manheim, Pa., held an auction on Jan. 12 on behalf of the Joseph Bavette estate, in Forest Hill, Md. There were 1,153 lots sold, with 359 registered bidders. The estate sale consisted of advertising signs, thermometers, clocks, and toys, just to name a couple major categories. Here are some of the prices realized. A 1948 Wurlitzer juke box realized $4,180; a tin Arrow Beer sign, $1,705; tin Orange Crush sign, $1,155; Hamms Beer light-up sign, $413; and a 1983 Coca-Cola sign/calendar went for $413. A Bubble Up clock sold for $358; an Atlas Wiper Blade Thermometer, $330; Orange Crush Thermometer, $330; tin Frostie Root Beer Thermometer, $264; and a Dr. Pepper Hot or Cold Thermometer brought $220. An Amos N Andy taxi cab sold for $209; an Arcade cast auto, $198; an Atwater Kent radio, $198; a Sinclair fuel tanker, $198; a Sellers Hoosier cabinet, $154; a cast-iron Bull Terrier dog, $154; and an Art Deco desk lamp realized $143. For additional information, call Witman Auctioneers at 717-665-5735.
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