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Vintage EUREKA NO. 1 6SB CAR JACK Cast Iron Screw Type! - eBay (item 310063253143 end time Jul-04-08 20:21:16 PDT)This vintage cast iron car jack is marked, "Eureka No. 1 SB" on the body front and "K" on the body back. The handle is marked, "6SB Ashland O" and "Ashland Mfg Co."
I wouldn't trust this old jack any further than I can throw it. Maybe it was meant for a lightweight car like an old Model T as it doesn't lift very high--from 9 1/2" to 15 1/2". Yes, it works, but I can imagine slippage between the gears is possible, even likely under a heavy load.
I didn't clean it up much, just rubbed off some of the rusty crust. A good oiling and rub and scrub might make a wonderful difference so you can display this old car tool with pride.
2 Strings of BRASS BELLS From India, 4 Sarna, 4 Small! - eBay (item 310063231383 end time Jul-04-08 18:39:23 PDT)These two strings of bells came from India. The four different-size bells are carved and marked in order from large to small, "Bells of Sarna, India 157 - 3; Reg. U.S. 157 - 2; SS Sarna Inc. India; Giod Pul (I think)." The four same-size bells have a simpler design of lines around them and are marked on the outside, "India."
The different-size bells make a lovely series of tones, deep to high. The same-size bells all make a nice bright tinkle. Surely you can come up with far more decorative strings, cords or leather lacing to enhance their beauty.
THE STADIUM 5 NY Daily News Photo Mags, Yankee History! - eBay (item 310063000116 end time Jul-03-08 20:28:40 PDT)This series of glossy photo magazines called The Stadium are 5 of 6 parts in a series from the New York Daily News this year. They are jam-packed with fabulous photos. We collected them for you, but the last Sunday our paper never made it to our little town at all or was incomplete.
- Part One: The House That Ruth Built
- Part Two: The Yankee Clipper Sails In
- Part Three: The M&M Boys
- Part Four: Birth of the Bronx Zoo
- Part Five: A Dynasty Reborn
The part that isn't here covered Bronx Tales of Blood and Glory. For more info on this photo series on The Yankee Stadium, visit http://www.nydailynews.com/features/thestadium/
Vintage STRANGE TALES #133 Torch and Thing, Dr. Strange - eBay (item 310062991019 end time Jul-03-08 19:23:42 PDT)
This vintage Marvel comic book Strange Tales #133, June, 1965 is from Joe's collection. He bought it new off the newsstand way back when. It features Torch and Thing by Bob Powell, and Dr. Strange by Steve Ditko.
Contents:- Doctor Strange: "A Nameless Land! A Timeless Time!"
- The Human Torch and The Ever-Lovin' Thing: "The Terrible Toys!"
Bob Powell worked on scores of different comics for companies big and small. Dr. Strange is the second major character that Steve Ditko did for Marvel Comics following in the wake of Spider-Man.
Vintage May 17, 1936 GRIT STORY SECTION Old Art, Ads! - eBay (item 310062772728 end time Jul-02-08 21:07:53 PDT)This vintage Grit Story Section was published May 17, 1936. It's a newsprint tabloid with 32 pages of stories with art, comics, old-time ads and more. The back cover is a page of jokes.
Contents:- Mountain Justice novel segment by Charles Neville Buck
- Grand Central Pickup story by Kathleen Norris
- Gunlock Ranch western story by Frank H. Spearman
- Trigger Showdown gunslinger story by Edwin K. Sloat
- Path O' Diamonds story by Sylvia Pezolt
- Comic Pages
- Bringing Up Father by George McManus
- The Bungle Family by H. J. Tuthill
- Poems Page
- Jokes Page
The ads are for things like bunions, kidneys, piles, eczema, ruptures and more. You could buy Deen power and hand looms, Tums, "Knee Action" bicycles or Famous French Face Powder. You could raise frogs or rabbits. Fascinating!
Vintage BLADE RUNNER PORTFOLIO 12 Movie Photos, Folder! - eBay (item 310062762150 end time Jul-02-08 19:58:05 PDT)
This vintage Blade Runner Portfolio is marked, "Harrison Ford is... Blade Runner. The Motion Picture Portfolio. Twelve Dazzling Full-Color Moments From the Blockbuster Film!" It was produced in 1982 by The Ladd Company.
The film starred Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah and was directed by Ridley Scott.
The back cover shows thumbnail versions of the photos inside. Remember Rachael, Deckard, Pris, Roy Batty, Leon and Gaff? They're all here in the form of twelve 9x12" photos loose in a stiff folder.
It was opened when we first got it, but has lived in a plastic bag ever since.
1970 SHRINER SYRIA MOSQUE Decorative Plate, Pittsburgh! - eBay (item 310062746309 end time Jul-02-08 18:25:57 PDT)
This decorative plate shows an artist's rendering of the Syria Mosque, a Pittsburgh, PA landmark that has been torn down for years now. The plate has a Shiners emblem and is dedicated to "James P. Houggey, Potentate - 1970." The artist signature says, "Betty. L. Heiges, '69."
I'm not sure if this china plat is for hanging on a wall or for holding snacks. The wear on the gilt edge suggests it was used for something instead of just admired.
Big Little Book Type ORIGINAL ART 143 Panels, Wehrle! - eBay (item 310062236533 end time Jun-30-08 21:12:55 PDT)These panels are all the interior art for the 1981 self-published book Cauliflower Catnip by Joe Wehrle, Jr. The book was made like an old-time Big Little Book, printed on pulpy paper with a cartoon page for every page of text. The book received nice reviews by Cat Yronwode in "Comics Buyers Guide" and by Dale Luciano in "The Comics Journal."
One panel with a lot of old cars has been pasted up from photocopies to fit the space and the author's portrait is mostly a photocopy. Otherwise all the drawings are original inked pages with blue pencil showing how they were roughed in, and some white retouching added. There are 143 panels, including the title page.
The actual bound book shown in the first photo is not included in the sale of these panels, but we will include one of the printed color covers. The first photo also shows how one of the panels looked when printed on the pulpy paper with caption.
If you're a Big Little Book collector, you know this may be your only chance to get your hands on the complete original art for one!
Vintage U.S. SERVICE WRITING KIT Navy Stationery Folder - eBay (item 310062212529 end time Jun-30-08 18:56:06 PDT)This U.S. Service Writing Kit is a navy blue faux leather paper folder with a silver embossed logo and "U.S. Service Writing Kit" on the front cover. Inside on the left is a pocket full of 24 envelopes, a place to put your sweetheart's photo and a card to record your name, number, outfit, company, camp and location. On the right are two pads of stationery imprinted with a navy blue USN anchor logo.
There are 24 envelopes and two pads of stationery. There's only one sheet left on the pad inserted in the folder, plus a full pad ready for use. The envelopes and stationery are age-darkened and have light foxing spots. We believe it's a World War II era kit.
The pasteboard box/envelope is printed on the front in red with images of three servicemen, a mailing envelope, stars and a banner that says, "U.S. Service Writing Kit." Both narrow sides say, "Keep Writing 'Em." On one end there's a printed "N" and someone hand-wrote in pencil to make it say,"Navy Blue 50 cents."
Vintage GRISWOLD LID 2958 Cast Iron Cookware, Erie PA! - eBay (item 310061685119 end time Jun-28-08 20:23:23 PDT)This old Griswold cast iron lid is marked, "Griswold, Erie, PA. Pat. 1,554,360. 2598." It perfectly fits a number 8 Griswold skillet which is 10" across and has two pouring lips.
The white stuff turns out to be grease and will scratch off with a fingernail, so this lid just needs a good cleaning to go back into service.
Joe Wehrle Jr. ORIGINAL FANTASY PAINTING The Bandemar! - eBay (item 310061674284 end time Jun-28-08 19:32:47 PDT)This original fantasy painting was my husband's work. Joe Wehrle, Jr. painted it in 1970 with Pelikan Designers Colors. It's based on his short story, "The Bandemar," which was published in the Clarion Science Fiction Workshop Anthology by Signet Books.
The girl in the painting is Fawn the Dark-Eyed. We'll send you a print-out of the story along with the painting. If you want to read the story now, go to http://www.joewehrle.com/bandemar.html
Wehrle is noted for work in Galaxy and IF digest science fiction magazines, covers and interior llustrations in Arkham House and other Mirage Press books, illustrations for Burroughs-oriented journals and on a lighter note, the story and drawings in the Big Little Book Cauliflower Catnip.
2 Pacific 3006 RELOADING DIES FL S, Vintage Armory Box! - eBay (item 310061368221 end time Jun-27-08 18:57:58 PDT)These two reloading dies are marked, "Pacific A 3006 FL" and "Pacific A 3006 S." They come in a vintage box from another company. It's marked, "Hi-Wall Single Shot Rifles, Armory, Inc."
1965 DC Comics Brave and Bold #57, 58 METAMORPHO Origin - eBay (item 310061366752 end time Jun-27-08 18:51:26 PDT)These two DC Brave and the Bold comics #57 and #58 from my man's collection introduce Metamorpho The Element Man. Art by Ramona Fradon. #57 was published in January, 1965. #58 was published in March, 1965.
Metamorpho is able to change into any shape because his body is made of all the elements.
E.R. Burroughs TARZAN JEWELS OF OPAR McClurg, Facs DJ! - eBay (item 310061360778 end time Jun-27-08 18:28:11 PDT)This A.C. McClurg first edition, first state 1918 hard cover copy of Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar by Edgar Rice Burroughs comes with a facsimile DJ. All eight J. Allen St. John illustrations are in this edition.
Editor Robert H. Davis gives this summary: "The ape man goes back after more of the forgotten ingots in the treasure vaults of the ancient city of Opar and discovers a room full of jewels after being injured during an earthquake and losing his memory. A Belgian murderer and an Arab raider join forces to abduct Lady Greystoke and ruin Tarzan. Basuli is there, and Mugambi, with other old friends of the family. Cadj, the high priest of Opar, probably the coarsest hidden city diplomat that ever reigned, because of his jealously of Tarzan, spills all the beans that one man can spill in one volume. Tarzan triumphs."
Antique BF Goodrich TIRE INFLATION GAUGE Caliper Scale! - eBay (item 310061358966 end time Jun-27-08 18:20:14 PDT)This antique tool was used to measure tire inflation before there was a way to measure pounds per square inch air pressure. It's marked, "Goodrich Inflation Gauge, B.F. Goodrich, Akron Ohio."
The instructions include two diagrams showing the gauge measuring a tire's narrow width at the top where it's off the ground, and fatter width on the ground. There's patina obscuring some words but I think it says: To determine proper inflation under present load, fit caliper to tire. Refer to "Size Scale." Transfer slide to correct loading letter on "Load Scale." Place caliper at width of deflection on ground and inflate or deflate as case demands.
The Size Scale of Tire scale runs from A to N. The Scale on Ground scale runs from A to L. I can't get the sliding part to slide, either because there's a trick I don't know or because there's patina holding it fast. There's a shinier place to the right which indicates it was covered and protected from patina, proof the slider did slide before. The legs unfold easily enough.
Vintage LEE BULLET LUBRICATING AND RESIZING KIT #358! - eBay (item 310061355763 end time Jun-27-08 18:08:40 PDT)This Lee Bullet Lubricating and Resizing Kit #358 comes in the original box with instructions and a Lee catalog. The box is marked, "Lee Precision, Inc., Hartford, Wisconsin 53027." There's no caliber indicated, only the kit number 358.
Includes- Lub Pan
- Lub Cutter
- Accurate Resizing Die & Punch
- 2 Oz. Alox Bullet Lubricant
- Complete Instructions
Instructions: Bullets must be lubricated or your gun will be fouled with lead.- Stand the bullets base down in the lub pan.
- Pour melted lubricant until it covers the grease grooves.
- After the lubricant cools, cut the bullets free with the lub cutter.
- Place the bullet point first into the resizer and drive it through the die with the resizer punch.
The instruction sheet includes directions for using a bullet mold that's not included in this kit. The lube is in the original box, unused, and the original wrapper is oily.
SHOWCASE #6 Challengers of the Unknown Origin, Kirby! - eBay (item 310060892105 end time Jun-25-08 19:00:43 PDT)This Feb. 1957 DC comic title says, "Showcase No. 6 Presents Challengers of the Unknown." This story is the origin of the Challengers with wonderful Jack Kirby art. The Challengers of the Unknown are considered the first Silver Age action team. We're talking pre-Fantastic Four.
We're the sole owners of this copy. The scans and photos show the great art and cover gloss of this highly-desirable comic. This comic in near mint lists for around $6,000!
Original PENCIL DRAWING for Arkham House Prince Zaleski - eBay (item 310060669294 end time Jun-24-08 20:01:57 PDT)This original pencil drawing by Joe Wehrle, Jr. is a version of the art used for the cover of the Arkham House book Prince Zaleski and Cummings King Monk by M.P. Shiel, published in 1977.
Strangely enough, the artist posed for both characters on the cover, changing clothes and the way he combed his hair to make them starkly different. We are enclosing copies of the model photos with this original pencil drawing.
The pencil drawing is only initialed, but the artist is willing to add a complete inked signature either on the front or the back of the drawing, whatever you choose.
Vintage MILITARY CARGO PANTS 34/32 Made in W. Germany! - eBay (item 310060646623 end time Jun-24-08 18:31:34 PDT)This pair of military pants with cargo pockets has two labels inside: a cotton one sewed to the front pocket says, "K. Begemann." The satiny one says, "Made in W. Germany. 85% Wool 15% Polyester" and shows care symbols for Do not wash, Do not bleach, Iron, and one with a P in a circle (dry clean in Perc?).
I know these are old because West Germany dissolved in the early nineties. I don't know if they were for an American or German soldier or what. Do you know? Clue me in, please.
They're well-made with a button fly, button-down pocket flaps, snaps in the leg hems. The waist has tabs and buttons so you can make the pants up to four inches tighter. Are the tabs and buttons inside the waistband for the same purpose? There are snaps in the leg hems to cinch them smaller.
The color is a tan/green/rust blend that's not as dark as the dark photos or as light as the light photos. Some of the buttons are brown, others green. None missing!
I made no attempt to get them drycleaned, so I don't know if the stains will come out. I didn't resew the seat seam or repair the three three-corner tears, but they'd be easy for any tailor. I should know. I am one. I left them alone in case you'd want the tears rewoven for complete invisibility.
Antique F.E. MYERS & BRO HAND PUMP 648, Pat. 1895, Air! - eBay (item 310060116478 end time Jun-22-08 20:02:03 PDT)This antique hand pump is marked, "F.E. Myers & Bro, Ashland, O." There's a "648" and "1850" on it, and "Patent Mar. 19, '95, something illegible, Nov. 9, '95." We're guessing it's an old air pump. If you know better, please let us know.
It has a metal foot rest and cut-out fancy work on the metal brace and handle. I've shown photos of the pump handle raised and down. The old rubber hose is so brittle pieces of rubber are falling off the inner fabric.
Do you think there was a needle valve in the end of the hose for pumping up old-time footballs? It's a fabulous piece of history and might look just great cleaned up a bit or restored to service. I forgot to photograph the patent numbers at the base.
Vintage WIN A BUCK PUNCH BOARD, Placard 5 Cent Gambling - eBay (item 310060093671 end time Jun-22-08 18:11:09 PDT)
This vintage gambling punch board is unused and the placard may have been with another board. The punch board is marked on the front, "Win A Buck. 5 Cent Sale. Numbers 100-125-150-175, 200-225-250-275, 300-325-350-375. Each Receives $1.00. Last Punch on Board Receives $1.00."
The punch board back is marked, "Size 400 LC, Serial 7177, Operator 1150, Color of Ticket is Checked--White, Blue, Pink, Yellow."
The punch board placard is card stock marked, "Super Bucks. 25 Cents A Play. 220 Winners. 100-200-300-400, 500:600:700:800:900:1000. Each Rec's $10.00. Other numbers receive $5.00. Other numbers on a longer list were $1.00 winners."
Vintage JIM BEAM BINOCULARS 1997 Whiskey Free Premium! - eBay (item 310057875308 end time Jun-14-08 20:55:03 PDT)These vintage Jim Beam binoculars were a premium that came free with purchase of whiskey back in 1997. The box says, "Zero In On The Action. Jim Beam Binoculars* (*With purchase of Jim Beam.). Jim Beam, Get In The Game. Make responsibility part of your enjoyment." Small print: "Jim Beam® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 40% Alc./Vol. ©1997 James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, K.Y. JB97093B 43-JB40."
The box still has the hang tag that attached it to the neck of the whiskey bottle. The graphics on the box looks like football pigskin so these were meant for use at football games. They're a unique Jim Beam advertising item.
The black plastic binoculars have a sticker that says, "Made in China." They have a black cord wrist strap attached with a metal clip. You can adjust the focus with a plastic wheel midway between the lenses.
Vintage Wooden DRUEKE CRIBBAGE BOARD No. 18, Metal Pegs - eBay (item 310057569650 end time Jun-13-08 17:45:29 PDT)This vintage cribbage board is marked in gold lettering on the back, "No. 18 Drueke, Grand Rapids, Mich." It comes in the original plain pasteboard box with a game called Low Cut word-I-can't-read handwritten on it. The original instructions are taped and tattered. Someone includes a typed instruction sheet for Solitaire Cribbage.
The wooden board has four arrows scratched in to show direction of play. On the back is a sliding brass lid closing a compartment that holds six metal playing pegs. They have patina which verifies the age of the game along with the tattered instructions.
Vintage STANLEY NO. 59 DOWELING JIG, 2 Sleeves and Stop - eBay (item 310057289915 end time Jun-12-08 18:30:00 PDT)This vintage Stanley Doweling Jig No. 59 carpentry tool comes with two sleeves and a depth stop. It's marked, Stanley No. 59. Made in U.S.A."
The Bit Size scale markings are 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. The inch scale runs up to almost 2 3/4". The sleeves are marked, "No. 7 - 7/16" and "No. 8 - 1/2." The depth stop is marked, "Stanley, Made in U.S.A. 3/16 - 1/2."
2 Vintage 20 Ga RELOADING DIES for .32 Winchester Rifle - eBay (item 310057279715 end time Jun-12-08 18:20:00 PDT)These two vintage 20 gauge Ponsness-Warren Reloading Dies in original box are for a .32 Winchester rifle. They include one crimp seating die and one resizing die. The box says, "Du-O-Matic 375 3 Inch Conversion Kit, 20 Gauge, P.O. Box 486, Rathdrum, Idaho 83858. Winchester, Western."
One die is marked, "32 Winchester SPL Sizer" and the other is the same except "Crimp Seater." Both have a symbol that looks like a C enclosing an H.
2 Vintage LYMAN RELOADING DIES for .35 Remington Rifle! - eBay (item 310057269933 end time Jun-12-08 18:10:00 PDT)These two vintage Lyman Reloading Dies in original boxes are for a .35 caliber Remington rifle. They include one seating die and one recapping, neck resizing and expanding die. They're from The Lyman Gun Sight Corporation, Middlefield, Conn. There's one die missing from the set: primer punch and shell holder.
The outer box is marked, "Lyman Ideal Dies for...reloading your own Ammunition. Precision Ammunition Reloading Equipment Rifle Dies for Tru-Line Jr. Press."
White China Bowl w/ Gorgeous Pink SCULPTURED ROSES Lid! - eBay (item 310056564479 end time Jun-09-08 18:20:35 PDT)This white china bowl has beautiful hand-sculpted roses and leaves applied to the lid. The flowers are very well done, so it's surprising there's no maker's mark anywhere.
This bowl isn't something Miles brought, but one I've had for awhile, given to me as a gift from one of my tailoring customers. I'm not usually into such girly things, but it was too pretty not to keep and love. I kept almonds in it ready to eat by the handful. You lift the lid by sticking your fingertips amidst the flowers for a grip.
I'm ready to pass it along to someone else to love. Why? Because I'm amazed I haven't broken it! And I don't want to be the one to smash it. It's not perfect, but still very lovable. Maybe you could love it and pass it down to your heirs? Maybe you have a china cabinet to keep it safe. I don't.
Fair warning--it's not the easiest thing to clean in and around all those rose petals and leaves. The inner rim in the bowl and the rim in the lid are unglazed, perhaps so the lid doesn't slip around.
Herter's Tech Lab Model 5 POWDER SCALE Reloading Ammo! - eBay (item 310056319357 end time Jun-08-08 19:38:56 PDT)This heavy cast iron powder scale for reloading ammo is marked, "Herter's Inc., Since 1893, Waseca, Minn. Pat. Pend. Technical Ballistic Laboratory, Model 5."
I apologize for the pictures having the weight scale bar in the wrong position. It's correct now, with the one end UNDER the wire instead of over it. Looks much better now in real life, not so much in the pictures.
The thick loop of wire on one end looks home-made to me, meant to hold a cup that isn't here. This scale has four bolts with rubber feet for adjusting the level. It weighs about 6 1/2 pounds so shipping will be a factor.
Vintage LUFKIN DIAL TEST INDICATOR, Latched Wooden Box! - eBay (item 310057106917 end time Jun-11-08 19:37:13 PDT)This vintage machinist's tool kit is a Lufkin Dial Test Indicator, No. 399A or No. 299A. It was produced by The Lufkin Rule Col, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.A. The wooden box is embossed in gold, "Lufkin" on the lid and has a neat metal latch closure.
The instruction label says,This Indicator is a precision and sensitive tool and should be treated with the same care as a fine watch.
To Use Hold Attachment
Unscrew cap on end of Indicator Base and screw hole attachment part way in. Then, lift moveable end up towards dial face and in a straight line with the base; continue to screw an attachment until it seals tight on base. This is done to guide the inside end of attachment into the hole in spindle of indicator. Replace cap after using attachment.
There might be a couple small bits missing from little holes, but most of the slots are filled. The dial says, "Lufkin. made in U.S.A. No. 399, 0-50-0, Jeweled .001"."
Vintage Red Felt SHRINER FEZ Embroidered Syria, Tassel! - eBay (item 310056025519 end time Jun-07-08 18:43:15 PDT)This vintage Shriner fez is red felt with embroidered scimitar, crescent and star symbols and the word, "Syria." Inside the back it's stamped, "Made in Germany, 7 1/4." The fabric label inside the front says, "M. Hefter's Sons, 150-154 Lawrence St., Brooklyn, N.Y."
It has a black tassel and two jewels in the symbols. The original jewels were gone and we put these pale blue ones in, so they might not be the right color.
Vintage Cast Aluminum 16-In BLOCK ICE TONGS for Icebox! - eBay (item 310056022405 end time Jun-07-08 18:27:23 PDT)These vintage cast aluminum block ice tongs are marked on two legs, "542--16 1/2 IN". Another leg is marked, "Gifford Wood Co., Hudson, N.Y." They were used back in the days when the iceman brought you ice for your icebox.
Opened to the max, the gripper fingers are 17" apart. I can't imagine how heavy a block of ice that size might weigh. Oof.
Vintage BLACK BALL VOTE BOX, Marbles Club Voting System - eBay (item 310056018088 end time Jun-07-08 18:10:33 PDT)This vintage wood and fiber board box and black and white marbles were used for secret voting in men's clubs for accepting or rejecting new members. A blackball was a No vote. There's no maker's mark.
The bottom has a hole as if it was mounted on a post perhaps. The bottom front opens to reveal the vote tally. The ledge with the curved shield can come out when the bottom door is open. There are 26 marbles: 19 white, 9 black.
Vintage SHRINER VEST Heavy Silver Embroidery and Fringe - eBay (item 310055667053 end time Jun-06-08 18:05:00 PDT)This vintage Shriner vest is actually a half-vest with no back at all. It's red velvet with heavy silver braid, embroidery and fringe. The right side says, "Eclipse" and the left says, "892." The back neck has a label that says, "Uniforms, The Lilley Co., Columbus, Ohio."
The silver embroidery is so thick and heavy it stands a half inch above the fabric surface. The back is lined in red cotton/polyester fabric. The semi-vest has three chain links like a closure at the front. It doesn't open and close, but has a small hook on top. There's a red jewel in the center of each large embroidered star.
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