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Vintage OCARINA "SWEET POTATO" Musical Instrument, Box! - (eBay item 290182582620 end time Nov-23-07 20:38:34 PST) This key of E ocarina or "sweet potato" musical instrument in original box was manufactured by the toy division of The Waterbury Button Company, Waterbury, Conn., U.S.A. The box says, "Easy to Play. This genuine Waterbury Ocarina produces a rich, flute-like music. Accurately made of durable, sanitary plastics for perfect tone...easy to play."
It also says the playing instruction are in the box, but they're long gone as is one end of the box. It says, "Start Your Own "Sweet Potato" Band. After you learn to play the Ocarina, teach your friends and form your own Ocarina Band. Ocarinas are featured in the movies, on the radio and by leading orchestras."
The metal reed has some patina, otherwise the ocarina looks like new. The original box has great fifties vintage graphics.
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Vintage "LITTLE SQUIRT" Naked Boy Liquor Dispenser, Box - (eBay item 290182569241 end time Nov-23-07 19:33:20 PST) This naked boy stands ready to serve your liquor his own special way. Made of metal, he comes in the original box with two lengths of tubing. The instructions are gone.
One end of the box says, "Manufactured by Emile Liebert, Inc., Los Angeles, California." The other end says, "The Little Squirt Dist. Co., Inc., 1640 1/2 North Vine Street, Hollywood 28, Calif."
He's so old the rubber you stick the tubing into has gone hard and brittle. I don't know if you could pop a cork in there instead of the rubber or do something with silicone to make him work. You could still display him atop a bottle on your bar.
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INFANTRY 1972 US Army Fort Jackson Company C Yearbook! - (eBay item 290182540889 end time Nov-23-07 17:39:12 PST) This book's title might be Infantry or else it's United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, Company C, 1st BN., 1st BDE. I see no date on it, but I suspect it came out in 1972 or shortly after. Here's why: the write-ups on Robert Charles Hixon, Major General, US Army Commanding General and Jack MacFarlane, Brigadier General, US Army Deputy Commanding GE both mention dates up to July, 1972.
It was published by the American Yearbook Company and is chock full of photos, way more photos than text. Contents:- History of Fort Jackson
- Basic Training from Beginning to End
- Award's Presentations to Outstanding Soldier of Cycle
- Graduation Pass and Review...Long Awaited Moment
- What is a Drill Sergeant?
- Reception Station
- Physical Readiness Training
- Kitchen Police (K.P.)
- Drill & Ceremonies
- First Aid
- Chemical, Biological & Radiological (C.B.R.)
- Land Navigation
- Radio Communications
- Basic Rifle Maintenance
- Field Sanitation & Hygiene
- Guard Duty
- 25 Meter Fire
- Target Detection
- Field Firing
- Record Firing
- Bayonet
- Bivouac
- Individual Tactical Training
- Close Combat
- Hand Grenade
- M-79 Grenade Launcher
- M-72 Law
- M-60 Machine Gun
- Individual Proficiency Test
- Basic Physical Fitness Test
- Award Presentation
- Graduation
- I Am the Infantry (prose piece)
- Photos and names of men in First Training Brigade, First Battalion
- Photos and names of the men who went through the training
There are many candid shots of the men going through their paces as well.
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Vintage GOOD-ALL FISHING REEL Model 10 in Orig Bag, Box - (eBay item 290182184834 end time Nov-22-07 19:47:45 PST) This vintage Good-All Universal Spinning Type Reel comes complete with a red Good-All flannel bag, instruction sheet and original box, plus two tiny lead sinkers.
The screw on the crank needs frequent tightening. The info sheet says it's Model #17, but I believe the box which says it's Model #10 (Standard). The bottom of the box says, "G165."
The sheet describes three models, gives tips on cleaning and three ways to use your new reel.
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20 Metal EASYRIDERS COLLECTORS CARDS 1 Bikes & Babes! - (eBay item 290182172691 end time Nov-22-07 19:02:13 PST) This metal box contains "20 Limited Edition Metallic Images on cards. Sixteen cards feature the dynamic art from the Easyriders® Calendar Collection. Four cards feature the unique artwork of David Mann." Easyriders Official Licensed Products, Edition Size Limited to 49,900.
"Each embossed card is printed in four color on metal for maximum durability. Additional photo and information on card back." Cards measure about 3 1/2" by 2 1/2". Made in China.
The box bottom says:"Easyriders Series 1...a unique collectible for a unique breed.
It's a life-style...a unique breed made up of people from all walks of life that represents the best in patriotism, freedom and individuality. A common bond is that special feeling when they saddle up on a bike and ride like the wind. It's a brotherhood steeped in tradition, yet based on one's own style and personality.
This premium quality limited edition collection consists of twenty metallic art cards that capture the spirit of the Easyriders® calendar girls plus a special collection of four centerspread illustrations representing biker folklore by famous artist David Mann. The complete collection is presented in this custom collectors tin bearing the Easyriders® trademark.
For more information on David Mann and his art, visit http://davidmannart.com/
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Vintage IDEAL WIRE STRIPPER 22 20 18 16 14 Gauge Blade! - (eBay item 290182077646 end time Nov-22-07 19:00:00 PST) This old tool confused me at first, so I took a million photos. It's an Ideal wire stripper. The handles are marked, "Ideal, Sycamore, Illinois, Patent Pending."
The photos provide an instruction course in how to use the thing--good if you've never spied a pair, boring if you knew what this tool was on sight.
The cutting blade is marked, "22, 20, 18, 16, 14" above the various size holes, indicating where to place your gauge of wire you're stripping. It's great fun to work because a light squeeze closes the gripper and blade, a hard squeeze spreads the jaws apart and letting go closes it up with a big clack!
Too much information for guys in the know, but I'm a girl, so there.
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Carved Wood GAUCHO STATUETTE WITH BOLAS Chiseled Outfit - (eBay item 290182056352 end time Nov-22-07 18:45:00 PST) This carved wood statuette shows a South American gaucho in dark wood holding light-colored bolas or boleadorus. His costume is detailed and authentic with a hat, kerchief, belt (tirador), shirt, loose-fitting trousers (bombachas), chiripá and boots.
He stands about seven inches high. A nail extending from his right foot extends into the wooden base. The bolas is cord and cork.
If you want information on gauchos and bolas, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaucho and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolas
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