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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 336

Four antique photos of candy shops and chocolate displays.

Estimate: $200 - $300
Starting Bid
$100

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Four antique photos of candy shops and chocolate displays. Circa late 19th/early 20th century. Photographs, three on cardstock mounts, of shops and booths advertising chocolates. Includes:

Photograph of an elaborate display for Paris Chocolates in an unidentified drugstore, with three men. 

Photograph of a candy counter with six women, annotated on reverse: "J.R. Smith/Candy Counter." 

Photograph of a Lowney's Chocolates and Sparrow's Chocolates carnival booth, with spinning wheel and prizes, attended by three men.

Photo of a man and woman in a store with Douglas' Chocolates sign on wall, credited in negative C.E.W., and pencil dated 1904.

Size including mounts 10 x 11 1/2" and smaller.

Condition

Scattered wear to mounts, images generally very good.

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