New Hamburg, ON, Canada, September 4, 2020 -- An online-only auction dedicated in large part to music machines, coin-ops and advertising – featuring the outstanding lifetime collections of Ken Vinen and Jack Winkler – will be held on Saturday, September 19th by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd., based in New Hamburg, Ontario. The 632-lot auction will start promptly at 9 am Eastern time.

Other categories include signs, petroliana (gas station collectibles), automobilia, breweriana, historical objects, general store and toys. Many of the items are Canadian in origin. Internet bidding will be facilitated by LiveAuctioneers.com and the Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. website (www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com). Phone and absentee bids will also be accepted.

A few expected top lots include an early 1900s Seeburg Style “G” orchestrion, a coin-operated mechanical masterpiece (est. $20,000-$30,000); a 27-inch orchestral Regina upright music box, also coin-operated and made in 1898 (est. $8,000-$10,000); and a 1950s Shell Tokheim double gasoline pump, fully restored (est. $8,000-$10,000). All prices quoted are in Canadian dollars.

The Seeburg Style “G” orchestrion is the expected top lot of the auction. The player piano melody is backed by a tightly-packed orchestra of bass and snare drums, two ranks of flute pipes, a mandolin feature, cymbal and triangle. The 66 inch tall by 79 inch wide unit retains the correct torch mosaic leaded art glass doors and comes with thirteen “G” rolls.

The 27-inch orchestral Regina upright music box is a marvelous machine, originally rented as a coin-consuming investment to shrewd bar owners as a money-maker that also provided fun entertainment, a way to divert patrons from neighboring establishments. The music box is tagged ‘Orchestral Regina’ to the frieze board and comes with 29 discs.

The Shell Tokheim 300 double gas pump is a true beacon of prosperity from the golden age of the motorist. This iconically designed pump makes the same glowing statement as the cars of the era. It was the recipient of a master restoration and measures 58 inches tall by 34 inches wide by 16 inches deep. Gas pumps are hugely popular as man cave items.

Machines that play music, many of them from the Vinen and Winkler collections, are plentiful and will include the following. All four carry estimates of $4,000-$6,000.

- A coin-operated Coinola “CX” Nickelodeon, made in America in the 1920s, boasting a piano, mandolin and xylophone; marked “Coinola” inner key cover.

- A George Baker & Co. cylinder music box, Swiss, manufactured in 1892, a rare variant featuring the harmony of drum with six bells; restored, with 5 cylinders.

- A Wurlitzer Model 1015 jukebox, made in America in 1946, the most identifiable jukebox ever produced, with a curated library of 78 rpm records with title cards.

- An American Berliner trademark model A gramophone, made in the US circa 1897, with quarter-sawn oak case, early motor, 2-weight governor and side brake.

The Berliner trademark A gramophone is among 32 Berliners offered in this sale as part of the Jack Winkler collection. The collection boasts the most comprehensive offering of Berliner gramophones ever offered in Canada.

A two-sided 1930s porcelain Ford sign made for the Canadian market, untouched and original, 27 ¾ inches by 18 inches, should bring $3,000-$5,000; while a circa 1890 high-wheel bicycle made in Canada, marked “The Goold Bicycle Company Ltd., Branford, Ont.”, sporting a 54-inch diameter front wheel, is expected to sell for $4,000-$6,000.

A 1940s Canadian two-sided, three piece ensemble sign for IGA Super Market in a painted blue frame, 80 inches by 72 inches, a classic 20th century grocery sign, should realize $4,000-$6,000; and a Canadian 1920s tin litho sign for Mother Hubbard Shoes, 60 inches by 30 inches in the original wood frame, has a pre-sale estimate of $3,500-$5,000.

An early 1900s Holcomb & Hoke (Indianapolis, Ind.) Butter-Kist popcorn machine in a walnut case, a floor model variation with assorted related ephemera, should hit $4,000-$6,000. Also, an early O-Pee-Chee chewing gum vending machine, made in Canada around 1915, with a porcelain face and wood case, is estimated to fetch $3,500-$5,000.

A Canadian circa 1880s carved wood advertising figure of a pharaoh in early overpaint, its arms extended to present chocolate samples and cigars to passersby, should achieve $4,000-$6,000; and a sheepskin jacket that Rompin’ Ronnie Hawkins custom-ordered and wore during his 1981/2 television debut “Honky Tonk”, featuring a hand-tooled hawk on reverse, is estimated at $2,000-$3,000.

The auction coincides with Miller & Miller’s announcement of exciting new updates to its online auction platform. “We’re committed to delivering a simple, safe and dependable online bidding experience,” said Ethan Miller of Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. “We’re continually investing in our digital platform to provide quality service and capability to enhance the user experience.”

Mr. Miller said the most recent update involves an exciting ‘refresh’ to the online platform. “There’s no learning curve or major changes to our operations,” he pointed out. “This update will simply present users with an improved experience as they navigate our online auctions.”

Miller & Miller Auctions has also launched a new mobile app for iOS and Android. Bidders can now choose to participate virtually in auctions using a phone or tablet for a convenient, portable experience. They can place bids and receive instant updates and notifications with a few taps.

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. has two more major auctions planned for the fall. A Canadiana & Historic Objects auction, featuring the Stead and Withington collections, is slated for Saturday, October 24th. Then, a Watches, Jewellery and Decorative Arts auction is slotted on Saturday, November 21st. Both sales will be held online at 9am Eastern, and will be webcast from the New Hamburg gallery. Consignments are welcome.

To learn more about Miller & Miller Auctions and the firm’s slate of upcoming auctions, visit www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com.

About Miller & Miller Auctions:
Miller & Miller Auctions is Canada’s trusted seller of high-value collections and is always accepting quality consignments. The firm specializes in watches and jewelry, art, antiques and high-value collectibles. Its mission is to provide collectors with a trusted place to buy and sell. To consign a single piece, an estate or a collection, you may call them at (519) 573-3710 or (519) 716-5606; or, e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To learn more, visit www.MillerandMillerAuctions.com.

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SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, will host a complimentary webinar on September 29, 2020, to discuss chemical safety for toys entering the EU market.

The webinar agenda covers:

• Strengthened limits for aluminum migration
• New requirements for toys containing formaldehyde and diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP)
• An expanded Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) Candidate List for REACH, and
• Substances newly added to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Recast and the Classification, Labeling and Packaging (CLP) Regulations

Plus, an update will be given on toys classed as articles, which will also be required to submit SVHC notifications to the Substances of Concern In articles (SCIP) database from 2021.

Why join this webinar?

Join our expert, HingWo Tsang – Global Information and Innovation Manager, SGS – who has more than 15 years’ experience in consumer product safety and quality. In this live webinar he will update you on the current EU requirements for chemical safety in toys, and the latest changes to requirements in the Toy Safety Directive (2009/48/EC) (TSD).

Who should join the webinar?

This webinar is aimed at toy quality and regulatory compliance professionals for the EU market.

How can you register to join?

Register here for the webinar on 16:00 (Hong Kong time, GMT +8), Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

For further information on this webinar, please contact:

Stephanie Pionchon

Global Marketing Manager

Consumer and Retail, SGS

Tel: +33 4 42 61 64 46

Website: www.sgs.com/toys

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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Chennai, September 4, 2020: Annapoorna Masalas and Spices, a 45-year-old brand established in 1975 has today announced ‘Annapoorna 2.0’, a new growth roadmap for the brand that will enable it to consolidate its position as a pioneer and leading player in the fast-growing, FMCG industry estimated to be Rs. 7,21,000 crores by 2020 of which the Food and Beverages segment account for Rs. 1,36,990 crores. At a virtual press meet held today, the family-run company’s Executive Director and third generation entrepreneur Vijay Prasad, who is spearheading the makeover, unveiled Annapoorna’s new corporate identity including the logo, tagline, product packaging and marketing collaterals, as a first step in the transformation journey ahead. Vijay Prasad said the refreshed look and feel with the brand promise of ‘The taste that unites’, signals a new chapter for the company, while retaining its rich heritage and family roots. “We believe that food unites people and culture from across regions and India’s rich, traditional spices are what sets apart our cuisine.”

In its new avatar, the company plans to expand its current product portfolio of 53 products and 101 SKUs to over 80 products in the next 3 years. Annapoorna will take a hitherto differentiated approach to enable this growth, by not only covering the entire gamut of pure and blended spices but more importantly by deep-diving into India’s rich food heritage and culture, to revive recipes that are unique to small regions across the country and widen its offering to new, innovative subcategories. The company’s 35,000 sq. ft manufacturing plant located at Coimbatore has a capacity of 35 metric tonnes per day and is well equipped to support the brand’s ambitious growth plans.

Annapoorna is on its way to strengthen its current retail and distribution network to 500 distributors in the next one year. To begin with, Annapoorna will penetrate its stronghold across the Tamil Nadu market to cover over 50,000 outlets across cities, towns and villages. This will be followed by geographical expansion to other neighbouring states in the region.

Speaking at the press meet Vijay Prasad said, “We have a rich legacy, a strong business and a clear roadmap for growth by building among the best food brands in the category, right here out of Tamil Nadu. We have grown from strength to strength in the last four decades and have consistently evolved to cater to changing consumer preferences and market demands. Our new brand identity reflects our rich lineage to cater to future demands. A big part of our plan of action will be to invest in our R&D and products, combined with our people and a strong distributor and retail partner network. We have also put strategies in place and invested in a specialised brand strategy team to initiate brand building activities. We have successfully created innovative packaging designs for our products and wish to establish a strong digital presence through different media vehicles that serve various audience segments. The combinations of media mix have been planned for execution to achieve the company's campaign goals and reach more homes across the country. Our top-line sales today is worth 40 Crore and we look to increase this to 200 Crore in the next three years. We are also committed to sourcing ingredients locally from regional farmers.

About Annapoorna: Since its inception in the 1975’s, Coimbatore based Annapoorna has been at the forefront of innovatively adapting to changing market needs and demands by introducing spices and blends, that have been lapped up with much enthusiasm for its unique flavour and taste that it brings to food. Founded by Shri. K. Damodaraswamy Naidu & led by R. Velumani from the 1980s, Annapoorna is the epitome of rich and strong traditional values, as much as its recipes. Today, Annapoorna is led by third-generation family entrepreneur Vijay Prasad in his role as Executive Director. The company has close to 101 SKUs of pure and blended spices and is available across all cities and towns in Tamil Nadu at present. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant is located at Vadavalli near Coimbatore and it employs close to 400 people across Manufacturing, R&D, Marketing and Sales.

InChem Inc. recognizes the critical requirements of chemical companies and provides high-qualityand scalable toll, contract, and custom chemical manufacturing solutions that are flexible and adaptable to customer needs.

Chemical manufacturing involves critical and flexibleprocesses that demand precision and advanced processesso high-quality standards can be maintained. InChem Corp. ensures both quality and accuracy through its chemical manufacturing services. The company specializes in contract, custom, and toll manufacturing of chemicals, offering their services to a wide range of chemical enterprises.

Through an extensive range of production and blending services, InChem has earned a global reputation forbeing a responsive partner to chemical companies with cost-effective offerings. 

Their diverse array of chemical processing and production services include:

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InChem ensures transparency and flexibility in all operations, to provide itscustomersand partners with responsive services within a cost-effective range. They ensure:

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InChem’s chemical manufacturing plant is well equipped with high-quality, stainless-steel reactors and other industry-grade equipment that incorporates advanced mechanisms like wiped film evaporation, high viscosity mixing, and more to ensure precision and quality in the manufactured chemicals.  

About the Company:

Founded in 1992, InChem Holdings Inc., located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers an extensive range of contract, toll, and customized blending and manufacturing solutions for leading chemical manufacturing companies and other industries globally. Through years of service across multiple industries, the company has earned global recognition of establishing the highest standards of quality control, health and safety, and reliability, while upholding environmental regulations.    

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InChem Holdings Inc.
800 Celriver Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29730
Office: 1-800-331-7721

Website: https://inchemcorp.com/