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Antique 1880 Cast Iron HOME MINE HOIST Hand Crank Works - eBay (item 310012918391 end time Jan-12-08 19:57:16 PST) This antique cast iron hoist was used in small or home mines to hoist loads up by hand. There's no maker's name on it, only old patent dates galore.
The inside handle arm is marked, "June 29, 1875" except the J is covered with an obscuring bit of metal. Above the brake handle it says, "July 13-80." Above the roller it says, "July 5, 81." And beside the clamp lever it says, "July 11-82."
This old tool still works! I forgot to photograph it with the crank handle up to show that it cranks all the way around. The wooden grip on the crank has a small crack near the outer end and is a bit bent so it looks wonky as it turns. Some miner must have cranked up some darn heavy loads of coal or shale to bend that handle.
The brake still locks and the clamp lever turns. The hoist kind of jingles when you turn the crank.
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Official HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEW RAG Cloth Doo Helmet Liner - eBay (item 310012900893 end time Jan-12-08 17:40:53 PST) This official Harley-Davidson dew rag (doo rag or do rag) helmet liner is made of black fabric with the Harley logo all over it. It's new without tags, never worn, and still has the plastic store hang-it-up tag.
One label says, "Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles" in the logo and "Global Products, Inc." The other says, "85% Polyester 15% Cotton, Made in China." I see no size, but I'm a 5'8" woman and it fits me and would fit a bigger head.
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Vintage Style ORNATE PHONE Fancy Old-Fashioned, Works! - eBay (item 310012886914 end time Jan-12-08 15:55:50 PST)
This fancy telephone hearkens back to the days when you hung up a huge receiver on two upright bars. I see Bette Davis talking on one like this while wearing ruffles and rills, but I might be mixing my movies up.
The maker's label came off the bottom. It says, "American Telecommunications Corporation Deco-Tel Personal Telephones, El Monte, California. Patent Pending. Model No. ____ (not filled in)."
Other labels on the bottom say, "Western Electric Serial #H771179 CS Set. Complies with PT 68, FCC Rules. FCC Reg. No AS593M-70259-TE-R. Ringer Equivalence 1.0A." There's a switch to adjust the loudness of the ring and a socket where you plug in your phone line. The phone box stands on four small plastic tipped feet.
The black parts and the "wood" seem like plastic. I think the "gold" receiver parts might be plastic. The upright bars and dial are metal. We plugged it in and it works! The ring is as old-fashioned as the phone's ornate style.
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FLOWER GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET COVERLET Hand Made Afghan! - eBay (item 310012482207 end time Jan-08-08 18:59:07 PST) This hand-made crochet coverlet has bold multi-color granny squares with 3-D flowers in the centers. It's 100% polyester yarn made 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.
This one has a dainty picot edging in cream. The flowers stand up about an inch above the surface, giving the coverlet lots of texture. It's a sweet, homey item 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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Vintage Kokak BROWNIE REFLEX SYNCHRO MODEL Box Camera! - eBay (item 310012468737 end time Jan-10-08 17:53:51 PST)Do you like old box cameras?
This vintage box camera is marked, "Brownie Reflex Synchro Model, Made in U.S.A. by Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y." The film cartridge says, "Use Kodak Film No. 127. Pats. U.S.A. Des. 119931, 2,206,211, 2,245,257, 2,252,688, 2,292,217, 2,292,218, T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat. Off."
The top opens to reveal a large view finder. To load the camera with film, turn the lever on the back from Lock to Open and pull off the camera bottom. The shutter button is the gray one at the bottom front, to the right of the flash connection. There's a tripod mount on the bottom.
The shutter works. The viewfinder and view lens have dirt and dust inside. The camera can use a good detail cleaning on the outside as well. The black braided neck cord is still strong and shows wear.
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Vintage EARLY AMERICAN CAST IRON DOLL FURNITURE SET Box - eBay (item 310012227041 end time Jan-09-08 19:01:01 PST)
Do you like doll house furniture?
This Early American Cast Iron Furniture Set is still in the original box marked, "Made in Taiwan Republic of China." It includes four pieces. There's a couch or sofa or love seat and a chair and a footstool, all with a tufted look and sweet details. See the heart shape openings in the back of the couch and chair?
There's also a table with an ornate leg and base. The table top isn't level. The photo showing the side view shows the wonky tilt.
I'm charmed by the way the couch and chair parts are held together with a nail through a tab and slot deal in the center back. The center of the table top sports a flat screw head.
The original box is in deplorable condition. The lid is torn and stained, one side is torn halfway down, and the couch feet are sticking out the bottom of the box. One side has handwritten, "Furniture Set Meg" and another side says, "3928."
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Vintage IMMEC 22-P FISHING REEL Deep Sea Big Game, Line - eBay (item 310011849938 end time Jan-07-08 20:35:24 PST)Do you like old deep sea fishing reels?
This vintage Immec 22-P fishing reel is marked on the base, "Made in Japan 2902." It looks rather complicated with a button on one side, a lever and that star shape on the other. It has heavy line on it for deep sea fishing.
The dark finish is very nice, no scratches or scrapes. There's minor wear on the metal finish on the crank and the lever.
The long lever controls whether the line feeds or not. The crank clicks when you run it one way and locks when you try to turn it the other way. I don't see what the button on the left controls, but I bet you do.
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