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Vintage Cream, Rust, Brown Striped ROTARY DESK PHONE! - eBay (item 310100143580 end time Nov-17-08 19:10:58 PST)This vintage rotary phone features stylish brown, rust and tan stripes on a cream background. The phone base is marked, "11-79, Made in Mexico. Code Inspection MB-061534 F. For Retail Only ITT Own-A-Phone™, ITT Personal Communications."
The white sticker says, "Competes with Part 68 FCC rules. FCC Registration Number AS293P-67156-TE-R. Ringer Equivalence 0.5A. Grantee: ITT. ITT Model PC1300 Series. Use with USOC RJ11C Outlet."
It has a dial tone, despite the phone line plug-in having no locking clip to keep it connected, and the loose receiver cord. The number plate is missing. The cream color is age-darkening and shows wear. There are wear marks on the finger dial, phone face and sides. The finger dial works well.
Vintage HANDY ANDY TOOL CHEST Wooden Kids Set, Mixed Up - eBay (item 310099613151 end time Nov-15-08 20:12:21 PST)This Skil-Craft wooden tool chest has the original paper label on the lid showing the contents and placement of the tools. It says, "Handy Andy 20 Piece Carpenter's Tool Chest. No. 194. Ages 8 and Up." Contents as Shown- Hand Saw (here)
- Claw Hammer (not here)
- Try Square (not here)
- Forged Pliers (here)
- Folding Ruler (here)
- "C" Clamp (here)
- Metal Block Plane (here)
- Phillips and 2 Regular Screwdrivers (1 Reg. not here)
- Spirit Level (here)
- Two Chisels (here)
- 2 Gimlets (one here)
- Brace (here)
- Bits (here)
- Mitre Box (not here)
- Mitre Saw (here)
- Wooden Mallet (not here)
Other things are in the box:- Metal Hack Saw
- Pack of tacks, nails
The tool box is from "Skil-Craft, a division of Western Publishing Company, Inc., Racine, Wisconsin 53404. ©1978 Western Publishing company, Inc." And there's a warning: "CAUTION--Some tools contain functional sharp points and/or edges. Handle all tools carefully. Adult supervision recommended."
This set of tools has been used. The paper label on the lid is wrinkled and scraped, there are scratches on the back. Two strips of wood that were meant to hold the screwdrivers and chisels in place are lying loose in the box. So, first job a new owner can do is repair the box!
Vintage Avocado Green Hard-Wire ROTARY WALL-MOUNT PHONE - eBay (item 310099310051 end time Nov-14-08 19:26:42 PST)This vintage avocado green rotary wall-mount phone needs to be hard-wired to get a dial tone. The front is embossed, "Bell System, Western Electric." The back is marked, "Bell System Property, Not For Sale." A sticker on the back says, "Property of PADEL, Not For Sale." The receiver is marked, "Bell System Property, Not For Sale, Western Electric."
On the upper back panel are two stickers, one on top of the other. It says, "554BMP 8-77." I couldn't test it. The connector on the back looks worn. The finger dial works perfectly.
BOUZOUKI LIQUOR BOTTLE Greek Musical Instrument Shape! - eBay (item 310099308980 end time Nov-14-08 19:21:31 PST)This unique Greek liquor bottle is shaped like a Greek bouzouki musical instrument. Two Greek words are embossed on the bottom. I can't reproduce the letters here. The label on the front says, "Bouzouki."
The bottle came to me in a filthy condition. The thin yellow paint highlighting the frets was also in the back body ridges, but as I cleaned the bottle up, they washed off. Oops.
The design on the body front is paper or plastic. Small areas of the design are missing. It's a fascinating shape that looks good from all angles.
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.
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