Lot 654

The Milhous Collection

Route 66 Gas Station Custom Replica

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$69,000 USD | Sold

United States | Boca Raton, Florida

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Replica of the gas station that Henry Klusman built in 1917 on historic Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, California. It sits on the corner of Footthill Blvd. (Route 66) and Vineyard Ave. Includes a plethora of related collectibles, including:

APPLIANCES

General Electric Ice Box Clock

Original, matches accompanying full-size GE refrigerator perfectly, finished in ivory and dark purple.

General Electric "Monitor Top" Refrigerator

Enameled wood General Electric ice box in fully restored condition. Some wear on the interior.

National Cigarette Machine

Circa 1940s, in fully restored condition.

National Cash Register

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Eleven Mugs

Depicting various oil can labels.

Twenty-two California License Plates

Spanning 1920-1940.

Pyrene Automotive Fire Extinguisher

Original, brass.

Brass Air Whistle

Original, hand-operated pump. Very original, shows wear.

Two Mechanic's Shop Jackets

One long and one short.

Mechanic's Coveralls

From an Atlantic Whiteflash service station.

PETROLIANA

Firestone Tire Display

Original dealer display. Base has minor chipping and a dent, tire shows blemishes in the whitewall. 15x10x7 inches

Vintage Oil Cans with Wire Display Rack

Approximately 45 oil cans, some full, some empty. In varying states of original condition.

Union 76 Windshield Service Display

Original Union 76 paper towel dispenser. No signs of chipping or scratches.

1933 Master Motor Oil Calendar

Original calendar. Some wear on outer edges, tear away calendar intact.

Union 76 Air and Water Pump/Eco Tireflator

Restored, no signs of chipping or scratches on body. Eco Islander name plate is cracked and missing lower left corner. 8x68 inches

Pair of Union 76 Visible Gas Pumps

Restored visible gas pumps. No signs of scratches or chipping.

Brookins Glass Oil Bottles with Wire Basket

Circa 1920s, five pieces.

SIGNS

Orange Crush

Original. Presentable overall condition with wear mostly evident along the edges with chipping and scratching. 18x48 inches

Union Oil Dealer

Two-piece porcelain service station sign. Signs of chipping around outer edge and several of the mounting holes. 144x12 inches

Mail Pouch Thermometer

Original mail pouch thermometer. Surface has light scratches with no signs of chipping. 8.5x38 inches

Batteries

Original porcelain service station sign. Chipping along outer edge with signs of paint touch up.

Polishing

Original service station sign. Chipping around mounting holes.

Bell System Public Telephone

Original two-sided porcelain flange sign. Chipping on outer edges and light scratches on surface. 20x18 inches

Triton Motor Oil/Outlasts

Original paper sign. Some color fade and corner wear. 17x11 inches

Royal Crown Cola

Original sign. Light scratches on the surface. 24x10 inches

Home Ice

Original. Minimal wear on the outer edges. All grommets are intact in the mounting holes. 26x15 inches

Union 76 Certified Car Condition Service

Original service station sign. Minimal wear, chips around the top two mounting holes.

Coca Cola Thermometer

Reproduction, marked in Fahrenheit and Celsius. No visible blemishes.

Firestone Batteries

Original. Some surface abrasions, color fade and chipping along outer edges. 24x15 inches

Firestone

Vertical, original. Noticeable chipping along outer edges and surface, signs of paint touch up on surface. 13x70 inches

Stop-Wear Lubrication

Horizontal, original two-piece service station sign. Chipping along outer edges and signs of paint touch up. 144x12 inches

Hood Tires

Very clean sign. No visible chipping or scratches. 17x60 inches

Washing

Original service station washing sign. Chipping and paint touch up along outer edges and at mounting holes.

Accessories

Original service station sign. Chipping and paint touch up on surface and outer edges. 60x35.5 inches

Union 76 No Smoking, Stop Your Motor

Original service station sign. Chipping and paint touch up on outer edges. 30x6 inches

Union

Small, original service station sign. Some surface abrasions and bottom two corners broken off.

Wolf's Head Motor Oil

Original service station sign. Wolfs Head have been producing lubricants since 1879. Some wear along outer edges, dents, blistering and rust. 60x35.5 inches

In Case of Fire

Original service station sign. Chipping along outer edges. 10x14 inches

Milhous Brothers

Stand-alone, custom-made neon sign.

Union 76 Gasoline

Circular, original service station sign. Chipping on outer perimeter.

Snoboy Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Original. Chipping on the bottom edge along with some surface abrasions. 20 inches

Public Telephone

Original. Minimal wear, appears to have paint splatter on surface. 20x18 inches