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Jada 1:10 Model Gold DRAGNUT MOTORCYCLE in Display Case - eBay (item 310098676816 end time Nov-12-08 18:06:05 PST)This scale model motorcycle in protective acrylic display case is marked, "Dragnut." It is a 1:10 detailed scale model with "Von Dutch" marked on the gas tank and engine. The rear reflector is marked, "Von Dutch Kustom Cycles." A flying eyeball stands near the motorcycle and decorates the lid.
It was created by Jada Toys, part of their Von Dutch Kustom Cycles series, number 90089CG. The motorcycle is candy gold in color.
I wonder if someone once had the lid off. There's a dark mark inside the lid and the bottom right tab connecting the lid to the base is somewhat broken. There's light dust on the mirror floor inside and minor scrapes on the outer lid.
SUNBONNET SUE, SAM Quilt 46x38 Patchwork, Embroidered! - eBay (item 310098448087 end time Nov-11-08 20:19:16 PST)This small 46" by 38" quilt features a center panel with Sunbonnet Sue and Sam, quilted butterflies and embroidered flowers, surrounded by eighteen 3-stripe patchwork squares. Unfortunately, the quilter didn't sign or date this handiwork.
The colors are lavender, dark pink, dark yellow, navy, red and white. The fabric is cotton or cotton blends.
The back is white and the yellow binding is only on the back. It's well-made, looks brand new, never washed. Sue has an embroidered basket. Sam has an embroidered balloon.
There's a pinpoint stain on the back and minor speckle stains in the left border. The lower left edge is hand-sewn shut for about three inches where the seam pulled open.
I want to say the quilt isn't old because I recognize some of the prints, but time flies by so fast, those prints might be twenty years old for all I know. It's probably been that long since I last quilted anything.
Vintage ARTCRAFT 12 K GF Carved Wire Frame Eye Glasses! - eBay (item 310098422852 end time Nov-11-08 17:57:17 PST)This vintage pair of wire frame bifocal eye glasses is marked, "Artcraft 11/10 12 K GF" on the bridge and both temples. The bridge, hinges and temples have art deco decorative carving. They have nose pads made of something that almost looks like mother of pearl.
The glasses case is marked, "Dr. Louis Rivera, Optometrist, 23 West 9th St., Erie, Penna." The outer covering is cordovan faux leather fabric and the lining is faded burgundy velvet, both much worn.
This style of temple that wraps around the back of the ear is great for active people. These spectacles will not fall off, even if you turn upside-down.
The glasses measure 115 mm wide across the front, the distance between the lenses is 20 mm, and the temples are 125 mm long from hinge join to the middle of the ear curve. The lenses measure 45 mm wide and 42 mm high. The bridge and hinges are attached by screws through holes in the lenses.
Vintage STAINED GLASS Lamp Shade Red Amber Green Blue! - eBay (item 310098093851 end time Nov-10-08 19:03:00 PST)This vintage stained glass lamp shade features pebbled glass in red, amber, blue and green forming a cylinder 3 1/2" high and 6" across. A harp connects it to a lamp, preferably one with a heavy base. It has no maker's mark.
It's quite sturdy except for the bottom outer rim looking flaky about two-thirds of the way around the shade. There's much patina on the metal parts.
See the big lumps of lead on the inside braces? I don't know if someone hand-crafted the shade at home or repaired it. The glass is held in place with rough, rustic, hand-shaped stuff that might not be lead. If it were lead, it might weigh more, but I'm not sure.
Vintage Kodak BROWNIE HAWKEYE Camera, Flash, FlashGuard - eBay (item 310097336629 end time Nov-08-08 20:55:00 PST)This vintage Kodak Brownie Hawkeye camera comes complete with flash attachment and protective cover. The front is marked, "Kodak Brownie Hawkeye Camera Flash Model."
The label on the flash hood says, "Kodalite Flasholder. Made in Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. by Eastman Kodak Company. Use fresh "C" size photoflash batteries or Kodak B-C flashpack. Kodak 2-Way Flash-Guard recommended." The label gives suggested settings for using either Kodak film or Verichrome, Plus-X, Super XX Kodacolor, Type A.
The protective cover has a fabric label inside marked, "Kodak 2-Way Flash Guard, Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, N.Y. Made in U.S.A. TM Reg. U.S. Pat. Off."
Someone took good care of it. A detailed cleaning would help. There's dust inside the two surprisingly clear and bright viewfinder windows. The carry strap is tough, flexible black plastic or nylon. The protective cover is clear on the front and matte sides and back, still very flexible and soft. The shutter clicks nice and fast.
THE ILLUSTRATOR, 5 Vintage Art Instructor Schools Mags! - eBay (item 310097559806 end time Nov-08-08 18:55:00 PST)These five issues of The Illustrator were published quarterly by Art Instruction Schools of Minneapolis, Minnesota. They were mailed to the subscriber, my artist husband Joe Wehrle, Jr. in the sixties and seventies. He particularly liked the column by grumpy, opinionated Taubes in four issues.
The issues and contents are:- Summer 1964, Vol 50, No 2, 16 pages, cover by Charles Murphy
- Staff News
- Fifty Golden Candles
- Sketching is Fun by Don Jardine
- Wisdom: then and now
- Art Talent Available
- Latham Contest Winners
- Fall 1966, Vol 52, No 4, 32 pages, cover by Roy Kerswill
- Mountain Artist: Roy Kerswill by Jeri Engh
- A Wildlife Calendar by Les Kouba
- Stay in School Poster Contest Winners
- Ask Taubes
- Beginners Competition Winners
- Art Talent Available
- Student Mailbag
- The Importance of Doing What You Want to Do by George Sher
- 1967 Dinnerware Pattern Contest Announcement
- Trumpets for Teachers by Heidi Marie Querengesser
- Book Reviews
- Fall 1970, Vol 57, No 4, 32 pages, cover "The Poet" oil painting by Frederic Taubes
- Taubes on Taubes (Reluctantly) by Frederic Taubes
- Pebble People by Elaine N. Place
- Student Mailbag
- A Cartoon a Day by James H. Malone
- Earning While Learning by Be Be Redmond
- Ask Taubes
- Trumpets for Teachers by Abraham Lincoln
- Beginner's Competition Winners, August 1970
- Art Talent Available
- Stay in School Poster Contests Winners
- Book Reviews
- Spring 1971, Vol 58, No 2, 32 pages, cover by Walter Swanson
- I Wanted to Free-lance by Ken Carlson
- Beauty in Simplicity: The Art of Walter Swanson by Fred White
- 1971 Annual Competition Announcement
- Sculpture in Bronze by Merle Olson
- Student Mailbag
- Art Talent Available
- Ask Taubes by Frederic Taubes
- Beginners Competition Winners, February 1971
- Book Reviews
- Winter 1971, Vol 58, No 1, 32 pages, cover by Jim Killen
- The Art of Embossing by Ronald Raymer
- Trumpets for Teachers by Allen Shellnut
- 1970 Annual Competition Winners
- Ask Taubes
- Student Mailbag
- Art Talent Available
- Book Review
These issues show some gorgeous art. The Art Competitions show art by students--a splendid variety with a high level of skill. Art Talent Available showcases the art of accomplished students seeking work. Trumpets for Teachers share favorite stories from art teachers on their experiences.
Sample Q and A from Taubes:
Q. Not long ago I listened to a lecture by a well known art critic who drew a parallel between the French painter David and Mondrian, without elaborating on it. Could you do it for me?
A. The only parallel I can think of is that the first was a good neo-classicistic hack and the second an inept tile setter. And what of the art critic? As usual, when looking at pictures he keeps his eyes tightly closed, while dreaming up some horrendous abracadabra.
Springfield THERMOMETER BAROMETER in Rowboat, Orig Box! - eBay (item 310097020753 end time Nov-06-08 20:08:48 PST)This wooden boat with marine-style round thermometer and barometer is still in the original box and shrink wrap. The box is marked, "Springfield Precision Instruments Decorative Weather Center. The natural choice."
It's marked, "©2000 Springfield Precision Instrument, Inc. Wood made in China. Instruments made in USA. Assembled in U.S.A."
The sticker on the bottom front says, "Weather instruments are designed to rotate for realignment and may shift during shipment, simply adjust to your preference." Both instruments are sideways at the moment.
The boat is secured to the box back with two screws and washers. Somehow that didn't prevent a crack in the face of the barometer, shown in the fourth photo, and a close-up in the last photo. The sides of the boat are white with hunter green trim.
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