Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc.
Timed Auction

Petroliana, Porcelain Signs & Early Motorcycle Advertising Auction

Tue, Feb 17, 2026 06:00PM EST - Tue, Mar 17, 2026 08:00PM EDT
  2026-02-17 18:00:00 2026-03-17 20:00:00 America/New_York Cates Auction Cates Auction : Petroliana, Porcelain Signs & Early Motorcycle Advertising Auction https://shop.catesauction.com/auctions/cates-auction-realty-co-inc/petroliana-porcelain-signs-early-motorcycle-advertising-auction-22104
Ends: Tuesday, Mar 17, 2026 Pick Up Date: Thursday, Mar 19, 2026 Pick Up Time: 10:00 am - 4:00pm Pick Up Address: 1440 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64118
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Lot 157

Vintage Advertising & Miscellaneous Group Including Auto-Lite Light, Bottle Caps & Stamps

Starting Bid
$10

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Mixed lot of vintage advertising and small collectible items including an Automatic Auto-Lite automotive light in original illustrated box, a glass bulb light fixture on white base, metal anvil-form paperweight or small tool, galvanized metal lid or tray, red and cream cardboard box with crest design, assorted milk and Coca-Cola bottle caps, small brass key, and a quantity of loose postage stamps.

The Auto-Lite box features period automotive graphics and advertising text referencing installation under hood or in trunk. Bottle caps include Country Club Dairy milk examples and Coca-Cola caps with visible wear. Stamps appear primarily mid-20th century U.S. issues in mixed condition. Items show age-related wear including surface rust, edge wear to boxes, and general handling marks.

Highlighted pieces in this group include:

Automatic Auto-Lite Boxed Light original illustrated automotive advertising packaging
Country Club Dairy Milk Bottle Caps multiple red printed examples
Coca-Cola Bottle Caps embossed script logo examples
Glass Bulb Light Fixture early electric light component on white base
Anvil-Form Metal Piece small cast metal novelty or paperweight

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Our standard shipping service is handled by Hannah Schull at UPS store 6869. Your items will be picked up from our office then packed and shipped. Please request shipping before you begin bidding on items. Once your items are at the UPS office they will reach out to coordinate payment and verify your address and details. Hannah Shull Email: Store6869@theupsstore.com Phone: 816-249-1020 Address: 905 Mcgee Street Kansas City, Mo 64106