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1991 ERICH PFRETZSCHNER 3/4 Violin, Bow, Case, Rosin! - eBay (item 310016703477 end time Jan-28-08 20:49:15 PST) This 3/4 size violin is marked on a label inside, "Erich Pfretzschner 1991 Handmade Copy of Antonius Stradivarius. 3/4 Model 2900, Serial 921867." Another label says, "This instrument selected and approved by International Strings, Inc. has been carefully constructed and adjusted to exceed the Music Educators National Conference standards."
The case has a number on it and damaged finish on both ends as if shuffled to and fro on a bus.
The violin fared better. There's finish missing on edges, the worst being along the lower bout I focused on in the photo. There's a chafed spot on the chin rest. The tape on the neck aids learning.
The bow looks fine but with darkened horsehair near the frog. Possibly it's soiled, or was always that way, or it's the dark cello rosin I found in the case after taking photos.
It seems sturdy and sounds good to me. Not that I'm an expert. My old violin (that was my mother's) lost its sound peg forty-some years ago, thus ending my violin-playing. I was never able to tune the thing.
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GROUNDHOG FILES COMIC Joe Wehrle Detective Adventure! - eBay (item 310016671878 end time Jan-28-08 18:10:07 PST) This Groundhog Files self-published black and white comic with a color cover is Joe Wehrle, Jr's charming, off-beat interpretation of the groundhog legend, complete with a groundhog detective on his first case. Actual Punxsutawney landmarks appear.
See Punxsutawney Phil as you've never seen him before. Follow the adventure of a young groundhog detective solving his first case--the kidnapping of the Seer of Seers! Who's got a serious grudge against the most famous groundhog in the world?
It's 5 1/2" by 8 1/2", black and white, 24 pages. All story, no ads! What a concept!
Wehrle is noted for work in Galaxy and IF digest science fiction magazines, covers and interior illustrations 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.
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Retired 2005 PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL TY Beanie Baby NWT Punxy - eBay (item 310016417719 end time Jan-27-08 18:02:23 PST) This Ty beanie baby is the 2005 model of Punxsutawney Phil with a black velvet top hat and shiny red bow tie.
The paper tag says, "Original By Beanie Babies" on the front. Inside it says, "The Beanie Babies Collection. The proceeds from the sale of this item support the various philanthropic activities of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. www.ty.com Punxsutawney Phil 2005™ Date of Birth February 2, 2005.
In Punxsutawney at Gobbler's Knob
I have a most important job
Although I'm not quite sure the reasons
I've learned I can predict the seasons!"
The back of the tag says, "Safety Precaution. Please remove all swing tags and other accessories." There's a bar code, then, "Retain Tag For Reference, For Ages 3 and Up, Surface Wash." Much the same information is on the cloth tag except, "©2004 TY, INC."
He's in tip-top condition.
Does this 2005 vintage Punxsutawney Phil Ty Beanie Baby make you smile?
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Vintage GASPARI GOLD EYE GLASSES Engraved Cable Temples - eBay (item 310016413807 end time Jan-27-08 17:44:29 PST) This pair of vintage gold eyeglasses has an engraved design on the temples. They're marked on both temples with "Gaspari 1/10 12 K GF." The bridge says, "1/10 12 K GF Gaspari, 20 G."
The frame goes across the tops of the lenses only, not the sides and bottoms. Screws through holes in the lenses attach them to the frame and nose pads.
The total width of the frame is 117 mm, including the temple hinges. The frame takes lenses 39 mm high and 44 mm wide. The distance between the lenses at the bridge is 22 mm. The cable temples measure 120 mm long. The frame, nose pads and temples are in great condition.
The black faux-leather-covered metal glasses case looks pretty good outside, great inside.
The coolest thing about this style of eye glass temples is the way the glasses stay on your head even if you turn upside-down. If you're sick of your spectacles falling off, these are for you.
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Vintage WOODEN BOOK CIGAR BOX Sweetest Story Ever Told! - eBay (item 310016186651 end time Jan-26-08 18:50:53 PST) This wooden book is a cigar box from the 1930s marked, "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" on the lid and it has a monogram design, "ERD." It's made of cedar wood with brass hinges and closure.
For a look at a book like this and other styles of cigar boxes, visit National Cigar Museum
It could be a nice place to stow your Bible or other valuable treasures. How about using it for the family money box?
The lid of the box could use a bit of polish. The "page edges" are gold paint, I think, and have many marks. The hinges and latch work fine and the box is sturdy and solid as the day it was made way back when.
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Vintage PA Albright College Yearbook THE SPECULUM 1917! - eBay (item 310016173028 end time Jan-26-08 17:14:03 PST)The Speculum 1917 was published by the Junior Class of Albright College in Pennsylvania.
Fascinating old photos reflect the styles and times back then. For these students, topics of interest included suffragettes (American women didn't get the right to vote until 1920) and prohibition (which became law in 1920).
While it looks like a small college, it had fraternities, leagues, clubs, literary societies and teams. The book shows their dormitories, science building, chemical lab, studio, gymnasium and playing field. There are class histories along with photos of the members. Jokes and quotes from the students fill some pages near the end.
The signature on the front flyleaf written in ink with a nib pen says, "Carl H.E. Hoffman, Albright College, 1918." The frontispiece and title page each have a tear, there's some foxing on a few pages, and the top corner of all pages is crimped.
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POP OUT SANDAL SKATES Girl Sz 3-4 Wood Platform Wheels! - eBay (item 310015982046 end time Jan-25-08 18:25:48 PST) These wooden-sole sandals are skates. They come in the original box which says, "Pop Out Sandal Skate, Bottom sole made of hard wood, Item No. SSR 890 Size: 4 Fit for 3&4."
Instructions for Use
1. For Skating:
To pull the locking lever button on side of shoe body, the wheels drop out automatically like landing gears for your skating.
2. For Walking:
To pull the locking lever button on side of shoe body by one hand and push wheels back in, release button, all wheels locked inside of the shoe body for your walking.
The uppers are in great shape. There are a few scuffs and scratches on the wooden sides and insoles. One of the pop out buttons has some green rust, but still works just fine. It's fun to pull out the button and have the wheels drop down.
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