Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Vintage Pocket-Sz SUN HEMMI SLIDE RULE w/ Leather Case!

Vintage Pocket-Sz SUN HEMMI SLIDE RULE w/ Leather Case! - eBay (item 310054330088 end time Jun-01-08 18:15:42 PDT)

This vintage Hemmi slide rule and leather slipcase are small, about 6 1/2 inches long. The rule is marked, "Sun, Hemmi, Japan, No. 149A."

A slide rule is the earliest pocket computer. The center slides back and forth as needed for computing. The window slider helps you cross reference the numbers and settings.

The lines of numbers are marked, "L, K, A, CF, CIF, C I, C, D, LL0 and LL/0" on one side. The other side has "LL/1, LL/2, LL/3, DF, B, T I, S I, C, D, LL3, LL2 and LL1."

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Vintage 1903 Glassport SPOON REST Indian Chief Design!

Vintage 1903 Glassport SPOON REST Indian Chief Design! - eBay (item 310054329052 end time Jun-01-08 18:11:46 PDT)

This clear glass spoon rest features the head of an Indian chief complete with headdress, two tomahawks, peace pipe and necklace. Embossed letters say, "1903 Buy Glassport Lots."

It's incredibly detailed. I took far too many pictures out of fear you couldn't see the see-through thing. Besides the great chief, there's an Indian design around the inner rim, another on top of the rim and dots underneath the edge.

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