Sunday, June 29, 2008

Vintage EUREKA NO. 1 6SB CAR JACK Cast Iron Screw Type!

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.

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2 Strings of BRASS BELLS From India, 4 Sarna, 4 Small!

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.

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THE STADIUM 5 NY Daily News Photo Mags, Yankee History!

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/

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