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Advertising, Antiques & Coin-Op

Thu, May 7, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-07 11:00:00 2026-05-07 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Advertising, Antiques & Coin-Op https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/advertising-antiques-coin-op-22672
This auction will feature an extensive offering of gum, candy, and soda advertising and collectibles, in addition to classic slot machines and other coin-operated machines. Vintage American advertising, toys, and games will also be included. We will round out the sale with fine antiques, silver, and decorative art from a Chicago estate, including a large Tiffany & Co. sterling trophy.
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Lot 308

[CHOCOLATE]. Collection of chocolate postcards and ephemera.

Estimate: $600 - $900
Starting Bid
$300

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[CHOCOLATE]. Collection of chocolate postcards and ephemera. Includes approximately 250 American and European chocolate-related postcards (early, and some mid-20th century), including several RPPCs, advertising, cocoa growing, chocolate shops and vendors, factories, and more. 

The back of the album includes approximately 50 additional pieces of ephemera, including stereoview photographs and stereoviews, two mounted photographs of candy and general store interiors, modern postcards, and other ephemera. 

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From the Bill and Carol Mobley Collection.