Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Old 1937 FEED'N THE KITTY Board Game Selchow & Righter!

Old 1937 FEED'N THE KITTY Board Game Selchow & Righter! - eBay (item 310075174295 end time Aug-18-08 19:23:46 PDT)

This vintage board game says, "Feed'n the Kitty, The Cat's Meow. No. 75 Manufactured by Selchow & Righter Co., New York, N.Y. Made in U.S.A." This is the company that made Parcheesi.

According to the directions, it's a game of skill and chance. "This is a fast moving, hilarious, easy-to-play game, embodying both skill and chance for old and young alike--suitable for 2, 3, or 4 players."

There are supposed to be 60 white poker chips; there are 63. Instead of 20 red and 20 blues, there are 19 of each. (You could mark an extra white one with red or blue, or use a couple buttons.) The only thing you need to supply are 2 dice--1 red and 1 white.

I was looking for the white and black kitties, expecting something like a cat in some way, then discovered they are the little cups. Of course!

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Antique Victorian CAST IRON CANDLE BRACKET Lantern Arm!

Antique Victorian CAST IRON CANDLE BRACKET Lantern Arm! - eBay (item 310075173132 end time Aug-18-08 19:16:50 PDT)

This antique cast iron candle or candle lantern bracket is very ornate and eye-catching. It would swing in a half circle away from the wall. I see no maker's mark.

The round support for the candle unscrews from the support arm. You could put a wide glass chimney or fancy globe over the candle flame and the candle could still burn by breathing through the bottom holes.

Otherwise, just plunk a big fat candle there and enjoy.

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Vintage ATHLETIC BALL GAUGE Sports Air Pressure Gage!

Vintage ATHLETIC BALL GAUGE Sports Air Pressure Gage! - eBay (item 310075170360 end time Aug-18-08 19:04:45 PDT)

This vintage air pressure gauge tells you the air pressure in sporting equipment balls. It measures from 0 up to 30 pounds. It's marked, "Athletic Ball Gauge. U.S. Gauge Co., NY."

The button on the bottom right pushes in and pops right out again, but I don't know what it's for. Maybe resets the gauge? It seems to be stuck on 8 pounds, but I'm not sure how it works. The business end looks like a tire gauge.

This must be an old-time gauge used before the modern ones we're used to these days that look like a pen and have a slide scale pop out the top.

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