Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Embossed Glass Bottle Flask COURAGE SAILING SHIP, Capt.

Embossed Glass Bottle Flask COURAGE SAILING SHIP, Capt. - eBay (item 310046636989 end time May-07-08 20:07:39 PDT)

This vintage flask is clear glass embossed on one side with a man's face, maybe captain of the three-masted sailing ship on the other side." The bottom is embossed, "Federal law forbids sale or (unreadable) of this bottle. L-9526, 58, D-12, 61" and there's an I in a circle.

The mouth of the flask is flat and flared and would take a cork nicely. The flask measures 8 1/2 inches high by 5 inches wide by about 2 1/2 inches thick.

This vintage clear glass bottle sailing ship flask is in excellent condition, no chips, no cracks.

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Sunday, April 27, 2008

1983 Brockway Limited Edition Brown Glass Bottle Flask!

1983 Brockway Limited Edition Brown Glass Bottle Flask! - eBay (item 310045259100 end time May-03-08 21:12:16 PDT)

This vintage flask is clear brown glass from Brockway Glass. It's embossed with lettering and the Brockway "B." The front lettering in a circle says, "Our Seventy-Sixth Year, 1983, Brockway." The back says, "1983 International Beverage Industry Exposition, Houston" and shows an outline of Texas. One side says, "Limited Edition" and the other side says, "No. 1 of Series."

The mouth of the flask is flat and flared and would take a cork nicely. The flask measures 7 1/2 inches high by 4 3/4 inches wide by about 1 3/4 inches thick.

This special limited edition expo flask from Brockway Glass Company is in excellent condition, no chips, no cracks. To see other commemorative glass items from Brockway Glass, visit: http://www.glassnews.com/brockway.htm

Does this vintage brown glass commemorative bottle make you smile?

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Friday, April 25, 2008

Vintage JUNKERS Ju 87G STUKA Scale Model Airplane, Box!

Vintage JUNKERS Ju 87G STUKA Scale Model Airplane, Box! - eBay (item 310044966677 end time May-02-08 20:45:14 PDT)

This vintage airplane model is a 1:87 scale model AHM Showcase Miniatures of Junkers Ju 87G Stuka. It's still fastened in the original box with clear protective bubble. It says, "Accurate Scale, Authentic Insignia, Movable Control Surfaces."

The box bottom has information about the history of the airplane and facts about wing span, weight, armament, etc. It was made in Hong Kong for Associated Hobby Manufacturing Co.

The airplane model is in excellent condition, still fastened into the display box with a blue sky background and clear protective bubble lid. The vintage scale model Stuka plane measures 5 inches long by 7 wide in a box about 7 inches square by 2 1/2 inches high.

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1967 HISTORIC PENNSYLVANIA DECANTER Jim Beam Whiskey!

1967 HISTORIC PENNSYLVANIA DECANTER Jim Beam Whiskey! - eBay (item 310044955315 end time May-02-08 19:17:07 PDT)

This vintage keystone-shaped decanter says, "Historic Pennsylvania, The Keystone State, 1776" on the front. The back shows symbols related to old Pennsylvania. The bottom is embossed, "Creation of James B. Beam Distilling Co. KY-DRB-230, Genuine Regal China, © C. Miller 1967, 145-68."

The cork stopper is marked "1776" on both front and back. The back shows:
  • Fort Pitt Blockhouse
  • Agriculture
  • Liberty Bell
  • Valley Forge
  • Independence Hall
  • Gettysburg
  • Transportation
  • Industry
The decanter is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. This vintage Jim Beam Historic Pennsylvania whiskey decanter stands 11 1/2 inches high, 6 1/4 inches wide and over 2 inches thick.


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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Clear Glass Coin Shaped INDIAN HEAD BUFFALO Still Bank!

Clear Glass Coin Shaped INDIAN HEAD BUFFALO Still Bank! - eBay (item 310044348996 end time Apr-30-08 21:06:03 PDT)

This vintage clear glass still bank is like a large coin with an Indian head on one side and a buffalo on the other. The rim has ridges like a coin. There's a long narrow coin slot on top. The bottom has an embossed "8" and an indistinct symbol that might be a tulip in a square.

The bank is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. It's heavy and stands 6 1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide and over 2 inches thick.

Does this vintage Indian head and buffalo glass coin still bank make you itch to save coins?

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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Vintage Simple Elegant HARDWOOD NUTCRACKER Décor Pliers

Vintage Simple Elegant HARDWOOD NUTCRACKER Décor Pliers - eBay (item 310044038771 end time Apr-29-08 20:05:28 PDT)

This vintage nutcracker has a super simple design and is elegantly made. There's no maker's mark anywhere. The wood is very hard, very smooth, polished and a pleasure to handle. The metal teeth are deep and inset firmly, ready to grip and crush tough nuts. The springy metal hinge is attached with three screws on each leg or handle.

The wood shows little wear. The metal hinge has some patina, the teeth almost none. The two larger teeth fit together when you compress the nutcracker. Do it fast and you get a nice castanet sound from this old hardwood nutcracker.

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Vintage Alum. Fairgrove Automatic DONUT MAKER, Orig Box!

Vintage Alum. Fairgrove Automatic DONUT MAKER, Orig Box! - eBay (item 310043600922 end time Apr-28-08 18:07:48 PDT)

This 1970's donut maker is an aluminum batter dispenser still in the plastic sleeve and original box with vintage graphics. The only thing missing is the recipe booklet. The dispenser itself is marked, "Taiwan."

The box is marked, "Fairgrove Automatic Donut Maker...also for pancakes. Made of heavy gauge, bright anodized pure aluminum." One end says, "Automatic Donut Maker and dispenser for Waffles 'n Pancakes. No pouring, No drippy mess, Donut maker keeps batter of uniform consistency. Prevents air drying so batter won't thicken. So Easy To Clean!" The other end tells how to clean it after use. "Another Fairgrove Product, Copyright A.H.C. 1971."

The dispenser seems like new. The stopper disk had a tendency to shift to one side when I depressed the plunger for photographing. When I took it apart and reassembled, it worked straight and true.

The original box with great vintage graphics is in good condition, still sturdy but taped, crunched and lightly soiled. It claims there's a recipe booklet, but that's missing.

Does this old donut maker make you smile?

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Monday, April 21, 2008

Red-Printed Half Pint Schneider's Dairy MILK BOTTLE!

Red-Printed Half Pint Schneider's Dairy MILK BOTTLE! - eBay (item 310043323517 end time Apr-27-08 19:37:32 PDT)

This vintage half-pint clear glass milk bottle has red printed lettering on one side saying, "Schneider's Dairy, TU-1-3525" and on the other side, "Try Our Homogenized Milk. It's Delicious!" At the bottom, embossed lettering says, "Reg. Sealed (Keystone mark) D, Half Pint Liquid." The bottom is marked, "25" and "64."

This milk bottle is in great condition. The wide mouth of this solid bottle is smooth, no chips, no cracks. There's a tiny notch in the bottom ridge, but I don't think it's a chip, just a bubble or rough spot that occurred in manufacture.

Does this old half-pint milk bottle make you smile?

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1914 Embossed Glass Pint MILK BOTTLE 'Bottle of Health'

1914 Embossed Glass Pint MILK BOTTLE 'Bottle of Health' - eBay (item 310043016627 end time Apr-26-08 20:37:33 PDT)

This vintage one pint clear glass milk bottle has embossed lettering on the front saying, "A Bottle of Milk is a Bottle of Health." There's a symbol that looks like a big T with M on the left and C on the right. At the bottom back it's marked, "Sealed 1-11-14, One Pint Liquid." The bottom is marked, "S," "L," and "35."

The wide mouth of this solid bottle has two tiny chips down inside and a bigger but still small chip or rough spot on the top rim.

The bottle has minor wear. There's an odd dull squiggle on the back (like someone tried out a Dremel?) and a thin chafed line on the shoulder near a bit of dark green paint. There's a small chip in the bottom ridge.

Does this old pint milk bottle make you smile?

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Green Glass Quart Fruit Canning MASON JAR Pat 1858, Lid

Green Glass Quart Fruit Canning MASON JAR Pat 1858, Lid - eBay (item 310043008744 end time Apr-26-08 19:53:55 PDT)

This vintage one quart green glass canning jar has embossed lettering on the front saying, "Mason's Patent Nov. 30th 1858." The glass-lined zinc lid is marked, "Ball" on the top and the glass lining is marked, "Genuine Zinc Cap For Ball Mason."

The particular jar has lots of character. The old glass has wrinkles, ripples and air bubbles typical in the manufacturing process back then. This one features a really big air bubble on the bottom edge. It's surprising the jar has stayed whole all these years with such a possibly weak place.

The inner edge of the mouth feels a little sharp partway around. When you look close and hold the jar just right, you can see minor chipping and a horizontal hairline crack.

The zinc lid has some minor discoloring or patina inside and out and a few small dents you can detect by feel better than sight. The glass lining is in excellent condition.

Does this great old Mason canning or fruit jar make you smile?

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Old LEWES DAIRY MILK BOTTLE Printed Gallon Glass Jug!

Old LEWES DAIRY MILK BOTTLE Printed Gallon Glass Jug! - eBay (item 310042767335 end time Apr-25-08 21:25:42 PDT)

This vintage one gallon glass milk bottle or jug with a bail handle is printed in red with a cow's face and the words, "Lewes Dairy, Inc., Buy It by the Gallon." Embossed around the base are the words, "Registered Sealed B" and "One Gallon Liquid M432." In the texture on the bottom it says, "E 67." The metal rim around the neck is embossed, "D2 Pat. Appld. Haynes, Cleve, O."

The cow is a happy cow with a cowbell with LD on it. The vintage glass has two small bubbles in it, typical of old glass. There are seams down the sides. I washed it as you can see by a photographed water droplet inside, but the bottle could use a better cleaning.

This jug is in great condition. There is minor wear in the form of light scratches and scuffs in the glass, particularly around the shoulders and an inch or so above the base. The rim at the base has more wear in the form of heavy scuffing. The mouth is excellent, no chips, no cracks. The red printing is excellent, no scratches or scuffs. The bail handle has bits of rust or patina.

Does this great old milk bottle make you smile?

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008

8 Van Heusen VINTAGE SHIRT COLLARS New in Box 15 1/4!

8 Van Heusen VINTAGE SHIRT COLLARS New in Box 15 1/4! - eBay (item 310042060970 end time Apr-23-08 19:32:12 PDT)

These eight men's vintage shirt collars are still in their packets and original box marked, "Van Heusen, The World's Smartest Collar, Van Reed, One Dozen 15 1/4, Phillips-Jones, N.Y."

The back of the collars are marked, "Van Heusen, Patent 2,393,829 U.S.A. Phillips-Jones. Van Reed, No Starch, Iron Flat While Damp, 15 1/4."

The packets backs says, "There's a Van Heusen Collar to flatter every type of face." Here are the Washing Instructions:
As easy to launder as a handkerchief. Wash clean with any good laundry soap. Boil at least occasionally. Rinse thoroughly. Add necessary bluing. Dampen well before ironing. To iron, LAY COLLAR OUT FLAT. Iron first on wrong side, finishing on right side. Fold by hand, not with iron, along line of crease."
The packets are made of the sort of almost wax paper-like stuff you used to see in old cereal boxes, very crackly when you touch them. One packet is torn open from one end to the center front. Each packet holds two collars which are a bit age darkened.

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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

White SEA SHELL PILL BOX 1x2-In Brass Purse Closure!

White SEA SHELL PILL BOX 1x2-In Brass Purse Closure! - eBay (item 310041766824 end time Apr-22-08 19:45:00 PDT)

This unique sea shell pill box is two deep halves with a hinged metal twist-open purse type closure. It has a lovely pearly white color with the natural shell ridges. The metal looks like brass.

The workmanship is good, with the metal parts solidly attached to the shell parts. There's no maker's mark. A line crossing the shell ridges is not a crack, but a natural part of the shell structure.

The shell pill box measures 2 inches long by over an inch wide and about 1 1/2 inches high when closed. It opens easily and closes tight.

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Monday, April 14, 2008

1972 GRIM WIT #1 Richard Corben Art, Rip Off Press XLNT

1972 GRIM WIT #1 Richard Corben Art, Rip Off Press XLNT - eBay (item 310041434407 end time Apr-21-08 18:14:02 PDT)

This underground comic Grim Wit #1 was published by Rip Off Press in 1972. Full-color cover art by Gore (Richard Corben) who also did all the inside pages which are black and white.

Contents:
  • Intro by Horrilor on inside front cover
  • The Beast of Wolfton (25 pages)
  • Necromancer (7 pages)
  • Outro by Horrilor on inside back cover
This copy of Grim Wit #1 is in excellent condition with a minor stain and ripples at the top back cover edge.

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Sunday, April 13, 2008

Pinks and Peach CROCHET COVERLET Hand Made Afghan Throw

Pinks and Peach CROCHET COVERLET Hand Made Afghan Throw - eBay (item 310041147573 end time Apr-20-08 19:23:27 PDT)

This hand-made crochet coverlet has broad areas of pinks and peach accented with white chain trim. It's 100% polyester yarn made into a blanket by my friend who crochets about 60 mph. She usually makes coverlets from whatever yarn colors she has on hand. This blanket, large afghan or throw or lap robe is shown on a single bed.

The design has a dainty picot edging in white. The stitching is solid for maximum warmth and no catching of fingers and toes in crochet holes. It's a sweet, homey items to warm up your decor and snuggle up in for a nap or TV watching.

This coverlet is made of polyester worsted-weight yarn and is machine washable. You can feel extra warm knowing half of the proceeds from this auction goes to Doctors Without Borders.

Can you imagine this bit of hand-crocheted warmth in your home? Click the link under the picture to see this coverlet or click the link above the picture to see all coverlets currently on eBay.

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Dull Green and More CROCHET COVERLET Hand Made Afghan!

Dull Green and More CROCHET COVERLET Hand Made Afghan! - eBay (item 310041142161 end time Apr-20-08 19:03:09 PDT)

This hand-made crochet coverlet has broad areas of dull green accented with red, white, yellow and greens/browns ombre with chain trim. It's 100% polyester yarn made into a blanket by my friend who crochets about 60 mph. She usually makes coverlets from whatever yarn colors she has on hand. This blanket, large afghan or throw or lap robe is shown on a single bed.

The design has a dainty picot edging in white. The stitching is solid for maximum warmth and no catching of fingers and toes in crochet holes. It's a sweet, homey items to warm up your decor and snuggle up in for a nap or TV watching.

This coverlet is made of polyester worsted-weight yarn and is machine washable. You can feel extra warm knowing half of the proceeds from this auction goes to Doctors Without Borders.

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Saturday, April 12, 2008

Vintage Wood MUSICAL MAIL TRUCK BANK King of the Road!

Vintage Wood MUSICAL MAIL TRUCK BANK King of the Road! - eBay (item 310040847535 end time Apr-19-08 18:31:33 PDT)

This charming piggy bank is a wooden mail truck with rolling wheels and it plays music when you wind the key. The bottom is marked, "© Logomobile 1989 Made in U.S.A." There's a black plastic "Caplugs" stopper in the bottom opening which allows the saved coins to be retrieved.

The black printed design shows a cartoon driver in the old-style truck. The sides are marked, "United States Postal Service U.S. Mail." It's charming how the driver is drawn form all side as looking out the driver's side window.

The mail truck bank measures 6 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide and 4 1/2" high. The music plays "King of the Road" ("I'm a man of means by no means...") when the key is wound up. It has a couple minor dents in the roof.

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Vintage Wood KITZMILLER ACCOUNT FILE Bill Holder Spike!

Vintage Wood KITZMILLER ACCOUNT FILE Bill Holder Spike! - eBay (item 310040845535 end time Apr-19-08 18:19:16 PDT)

This old office tool is a hinged wooden spindle system for holding billing paperwork. The metal label on top says, "Write us before your supply of fillers are exhausted. Kitzmiller & Co. Account File, Unityville, Penna. U.S.A."

The metal label on the back says:
The Kitzmiller Account File. This is the shortest and easiest way of keeping accounts, the bills are always itemized ready for settlement, is the cheapest form without question, and used today by more business concerns throughout the world than all other forms combined, our supplies are cheaper and will always fit the file, besides, we furnish FREE A SET OF INDEX with each order of 2000 or more of renewals. Write us before your entire supply is exhausted. Agents wanted. Kitzmiller & Co. Manufacturers, Unityville, PA. U.S.A.
There's a paper label pasted on the bottom telling how to use the system. None of the original account fillers are here. I imagine they haven't been manufactured in decades.

The wood has some wear, especially on the edges. The paper label instructions are worn away on some edges and there's a loose bit near the bottom. The hinges are strong and working, the spindles are solidly attached and meet properly.

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Thursday, April 10, 2008

1969 SILVER SURFER #4 Thor, Loki Low Distribution XLNT

1969 SILVER SURFER #4 Thor, Loki Low Distribution XLNT - eBay (item 310040000184 end time Apr-16-08 21:25:00 PDT)

This copy of The Silver Surfer #4 features Thor and Loki. There was low distribution on this Marvel comic with John Buscema art. It was published in February, 1969.

This is an unread copy, bright and crisp, in excellent condition with high gloss. Inner pages are white, corners are sharp. Although almost 40 years old, it looks pretty much like it just came from the store.

There is very minor foxing, mostly on the back cover. In the middle of the back is a ripple that's not quite a crease.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Vintage 1991 ROLLERBLADE BARBIE Doll New in Box #2214!

Vintage 1991 ROLLERBLADE BARBIE Doll New in Box #2214! - eBay (item 310039696997 end time Apr-15-08 19:36:45 PDT)

This is a vintage Rollerblade Barbie still in the original box. The side of the box says, "©1991 Mattel, Inc., El Segundo, CA 90245 U.S.A. Made in China. Manufactured for Mattel. All Rights Reserved..." The rebate notice on the front said the offer expired 3/31/93 so you know this is a vintage doll, No. 2214.

The banner across the box front says, "Barbie Rollerblade Skates flicker 'n flash!" Inside the box is a big pink hairbrush for Barbie and what looks like little gloves that match her headband and blouse ruffle.

She stands 12 inches high in her rollerblades and looks cute in her white vinyl crop top and shorts with hot pink belt and trim, hot pink earrings, knee pads and rollerblades. She has a single braid and long loose hair.

The back of the box says, "Make skates flicker 'n flash! Just hold doll's skates and roll!"

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1994 Star Trek Deep Space Nine ODO MUG in Box, Figural!

1994 Star Trek Deep Space Nine ODO MUG in Box, Figural! - eBay (item 310039427818 end time Apr-14-08 21:03:33 PDT)


This official Star Trek Deep Space Nine collectible is a ceramic figural mug of Odo. I should have taken the full-face photo from a lower angle, because then it looks much more like him. Makes sense. The dude was tall. We're not used to seeing him from above.

It comes in the original box with a certificate of authenticity. The box and certificate are banged up. The mug is in excellent condition.

It stands about 5 inches high. The bottom is marked, "Applause Inc. TM. ® & ©1994. Par Pic, Made in Indonesia 45852. Odo. Not Dishwasher Safe. Do Not Microwave."

The Star Trek Deep Space Nine Figural Mug Certificate of Authenticity says, "We hereby certify that this Star Trek® Deep Space Nine™ Cardassian™ Figural Mug is one of a limited 2nd edition of 15,000 pieces created exclusively by Applause under license from Paramount Pictures."

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Monday, April 7, 2008

1972 FANTAGOR #2 Rip Off Press Comic, Corben Art XLNT!

1972 FANTAGOR #2 Rip Off Press Comic, Corben Art XLNT! - eBay (item 310039134705 end time Apr-14-08 18:30:00 PDT)

This underground comic is Fantagor #2 published by Rip Off Press in 1972. Full-color cover art by Gore (Richard Corben). Writers and artist include Gore, Corben, Strnad, Karbonik, Lind, Bliss, Metzger, Arnold and Jaxon.

Contents:
  • The Wall by Bob Bliss (6 b&w pages)
  • Dukmous...The Man With the Head of an Ape by Karbonik and Lind (10 b&w pages)
  • Cycle, Cycle, Cycle by Geo Metzger (8 color pages)
  • To Spear a Fair Maiden by Jan Strnad & Richard Corben (8 color pages)
  • Demon art b&w page by Arnold
  • Queen of Darkness by Jaxon (16 b&w pages)
This copy of Fantagor #2 is in excellent condition with minor stress marks at the spine and very slight foxing on the back cover.

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Sunday, April 6, 2008

Vintage ROLLS ROYCE TRANSISTOR RADIO 1931 Model in Box!

Vintage ROLLS ROYCE TRANSISTOR RADIO 1931 Model in Box! - eBay (item 310039119061 end time Apr-13-08 20:27:59 PDT)

This vintage 1931 Rolls Royce Phantom II solid state AM transistor radio was made in Hong Kong. It comes complete with the original box decorated with photo graphics of the car, the Styrofoam packing pieces and the instruction sheet.

The radio takes one 9-volt battery that fits into a compartment where the rear axle should go. The driver's side spare wheel is the channel selector control. The passenger's side spare wheel is the on/off and volume control. The speaker is on the underside of the car.

I don't know when this Rolls Royce car model radio was manufactured. The finish has patina and the lights are loose and have shifted out of position. They move around as if somewhat rubbery.

When I put a battery in as a test I learned that the radio works as well as any AM radio works in my valley home. I'm limited in the stations I can pick up here.

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Saturday, April 5, 2008

Vintage Silver GODINGER CARD TREE, 10 Adjustable Clips!

Vintage Silver GODINGER CARD TREE, 10 Adjustable Clips! - eBay (item 310038578855 end time Apr-12-08 18:10:00 PDT)

This vintage Godinger silver card tree holds post cards or gift cards in the ten clips. The base is Victorian style decorative metal and marked, "Godinger" on the underside. The arms can be adjusted as needed to display cards of different sizes.

The card tree stands about 12 inches high on base about 3 by 4 inches. The finish is dull on much of the arms and clips. The Victorian design silver base could use polishing.

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Friday, April 4, 2008

Vintage Swooping Woman STATUETTE Sensuous Silvery Metal

Vintage Swooping Woman STATUETTE Sensuous Silvery Metal - eBay (item 310038562623 end time Apr-11-08 19:54:42 PDT)

This sleek silvery metal woman statuette has no maker's mark. The sensuous swooping loop of her hair and arm remind me of some old hood ornaments. Very eye-catching.

She stands almost 13 1/2 inches high on a burgundy base with four rubber pads. There's a black dot on her right breast, a scratch on her head, front elbow, right hip, more scratches on her left hip, swooping loop and arm.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Vintage REDSTONE ARSENAL VISITOR BADGE Pinback Button!

Vintage REDSTONE ARSENAL VISITOR BADGE Pinback Button! - eBay (item 310037781194 end time Apr-09-08 18:05:00 PDT)

This old Redstone Arsenal badge is marked, "Redstone Arsenal Visitor, Gate #10, Badge #67B." The Gate and Badge numbers are hand-written in blue ballpoint pen ink. Redstone Arsenal is a U.S. Army base near Huntsville, Alabama.

For historical information on Redstone Arsenal, visit http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/redstone.htm
Here's a sample from the site:
Redstone Arsenal has served for more than 40 years as the Army's center for missile and rocket programs. In October 1997, the U.S. Army Missile Command at Redstone Arsenal combined with the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command at St. Louis, Missouri, to form the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM). Today, Redstone Arsenal's aviation and missile experts research, develop, test, purchase, repair, or maintain the high technology weapons that American soldiers rely on to perform their duties.

The Army’ s missile and rocket program began in 1950 under Wernher von Braun and his team of German scientists. The 500-mile surface-to-surface Redstone missile was developed here. It was the first of the large U.S. ballistic missile systems to become operational.
The metal badge measures 1 3/4 inches across with an off-white and green rocket design. It has considerable foxing or aging on the front and patina on the back edges. There's a scratch on the front. The pin on the back is in excellent condition.

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