Miller & Miller's online auctions held Sept. 16-17 had hundreds of collectibles in many categories

NEW HAMBURG, Ontario - Oct. 4, 2023 - PRLog -- An all-original 1955 Ford Crown Victoria 'survivor' car sped off for $32,450 on Day 1 and an early 20^th century Remington Rifles & Cartridges 'spinner' tin lithograph flange sign rang up $25,960 on Day 2 in back-to-back online auctions held September 16^th and 17^th by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., based in New Hamburg, Ontario.

A Petroliana, Advertising & Music Machines auction packed with 338 lots was held September 16^th; a General Store, Advertising & Breweriana auction, featuring part of the Al Bensmiller collection and boasting 355 lots, happened the following day. Online bidding was provided by LiveAuctioneers.com and the Miller & Miller website. All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

The 1955 Ford Crown Victoria 'survivor' car (all-original, never re-painted) was the overall top lot of the two days. The Dallas, Texas-produced vehicle showed just 17,331 actual miles on the odometer and retained its vibrant and original tropical rose and snowshoe white paint.

The Remington Rifles & Cartridges 'spinner' double-sided tin lithograph flange sign came out of the Al Bensmiller collection and was the Day 2 top earner. It was found in a wall in Armstrong, British Columbia. The American sign, very rare, had a center (bullseye) "UMC" S-curved panel that spun in the wind, to catch the eye.

Overall, both auction days were judged successes by Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. "Top performers in the advertising category included palm pushes, push bars, and other objects that are easy to find space for," Mr. Miller said. "These days, it's not unusual to see these sell into the thousands. Porcelain dealer signs were the top earners in the petroliana category."

He added, "Our McCloskey wooden bicycle was a Canadian-made wonder that sold for $12,980. Cool historical objects remain hot because they tell fun and important stories." The McCloskey bicycle, sold on Day 1, is one of a few Canadian-made all-wood bicycles in existence. Very rare, it was previously on loan and displayed at The Oil Museum of Canada in Ontario for 25 years.

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. has several auctions planned for fall. They include the following (all online-only):

• Canadiana & Historic Objects (October 7^th)
• Folk-Art (October 14^th)
• Advertising & Petroliana (October 28^th)
• Luxury Watches (November 17^th)

To learn more, please visit www.millerandmillerauctions.com.