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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 300

[CHOCOLATE]. Van Houten's Cocoa. Two binders of ephemera.

Estimate: $500 - $750
Starting Bid
$250

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[CHOCOLATE]. Van Houten's Cocoa. Two binders of ephemera. V.p., ca. late 19th / early 20th century. 

Two binders, the first with approximately 90 items, including many different chromolithograph trade cards; several letters and letterhead; five uncut paper toys; and other ephemera.

The second binder with approximately 150 items, including trade cards, die-cuts, puzzle and hold-to-light cards, and other ephemera.

Altogether, almost 250 pieces of ephemera with many sets and little duplication. 

Two red vinyl binders, each 12 x 11 x 1 1/2". 

Condition

Overall clean, sharp, and well-kept.

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From the Bill and Carol Mobley Collection