Sunday, June 29, 2008

Vintage EUREKA NO. 1 6SB CAR JACK Cast Iron Screw Type!

Vintage EUREKA NO. 1 6SB CAR JACK Cast Iron Screw Type! - eBay (item 310063253143 end time Jul-04-08 20:21:16 PDT)

This vintage cast iron car jack is marked, "Eureka No. 1 SB" on the body front and "K" on the body back. The handle is marked, "6SB Ashland O" and "Ashland Mfg Co."

I wouldn't trust this old jack any further than I can throw it. Maybe it was meant for a lightweight car like an old Model T as it doesn't lift very high--from 9 1/2" to 15 1/2". Yes, it works, but I can imagine slippage between the gears is possible, even likely under a heavy load.

I didn't clean it up much, just rubbed off some of the rusty crust. A good oiling and rub and scrub might make a wonderful difference so you can display this old car tool with pride.

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2 Strings of BRASS BELLS From India, 4 Sarna, 4 Small!

2 Strings of BRASS BELLS From India, 4 Sarna, 4 Small! - eBay (item 310063231383 end time Jul-04-08 18:39:23 PDT)

These two strings of bells came from India. The four different-size bells are carved and marked in order from large to small, "Bells of Sarna, India 157 - 3; Reg. U.S. 157 - 2; SS Sarna Inc. India; Giod Pul (I think)." The four same-size bells have a simpler design of lines around them and are marked on the outside, "India."

The different-size bells make a lovely series of tones, deep to high. The same-size bells all make a nice bright tinkle. Surely you can come up with far more decorative strings, cords or leather lacing to enhance their beauty.

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THE STADIUM 5 NY Daily News Photo Mags, Yankee History!

THE STADIUM 5 NY Daily News Photo Mags, Yankee History! - eBay (item 310063000116 end time Jul-03-08 20:28:40 PDT)

This series of glossy photo magazines called The Stadium are 5 of 6 parts in a series from the New York Daily News this year. They are jam-packed with fabulous photos. We collected them for you, but the last Sunday our paper never made it to our little town at all or was incomplete.

  • Part One: The House That Ruth Built
  • Part Two: The Yankee Clipper Sails In
  • Part Three: The M&M Boys
  • Part Four: Birth of the Bronx Zoo
  • Part Five: A Dynasty Reborn
The part that isn't here covered Bronx Tales of Blood and Glory. For more info on this photo series on The Yankee Stadium, visit http://www.nydailynews.com/features/thestadium/

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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Vintage STRANGE TALES #133 Torch and Thing, Dr. Strange

Vintage STRANGE TALES #133 Torch and Thing, Dr. Strange - eBay (item 310062991019 end time Jul-03-08 19:23:42 PDT)

This vintage Marvel comic book Strange Tales #133, June, 1965 is from Joe's collection. He bought it new off the newsstand way back when. It features Torch and Thing by Bob Powell, and Dr. Strange by Steve Ditko.

Contents:
  • Doctor Strange: "A Nameless Land! A Timeless Time!"
  • The Human Torch and The Ever-Lovin' Thing: "The Terrible Toys!"
Bob Powell worked on scores of different comics for companies big and small. Dr. Strange is the second major character that Steve Ditko did for Marvel Comics following in the wake of Spider-Man.

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Vintage May 17, 1936 GRIT STORY SECTION Old Art, Ads!

Vintage May 17, 1936 GRIT STORY SECTION Old Art, Ads! - eBay (item 310062772728 end time Jul-02-08 21:07:53 PDT)

This vintage Grit Story Section was published May 17, 1936. It's a newsprint tabloid with 32 pages of stories with art, comics, old-time ads and more. The back cover is a page of jokes.

Contents:
  • Mountain Justice novel segment by Charles Neville Buck
  • Grand Central Pickup story by Kathleen Norris
  • Gunlock Ranch western story by Frank H. Spearman
  • Trigger Showdown gunslinger story by Edwin K. Sloat
  • Path O' Diamonds story by Sylvia Pezolt
  • Comic Pages
    • Bringing Up Father by George McManus
    • The Bungle Family by H. J. Tuthill
  • Poems Page
  • Jokes Page


The ads are for things like bunions, kidneys, piles, eczema, ruptures and more. You could buy Deen power and hand looms, Tums, "Knee Action" bicycles or Famous French Face Powder. You could raise frogs or rabbits. Fascinating!

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Friday, June 27, 2008

Vintage BLADE RUNNER PORTFOLIO 12 Movie Photos, Folder!

Vintage BLADE RUNNER PORTFOLIO 12 Movie Photos, Folder! - eBay (item 310062762150 end time Jul-02-08 19:58:05 PDT)

This vintage Blade Runner Portfolio is marked, "Harrison Ford is... Blade Runner. The Motion Picture Portfolio. Twelve Dazzling Full-Color Moments From the Blockbuster Film!" It was produced in 1982 by The Ladd Company.

The film starred Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah and was directed by Ridley Scott.

The back cover shows thumbnail versions of the photos inside. Remember Rachael, Deckard, Pris, Roy Batty, Leon and Gaff? They're all here in the form of twelve 9x12" photos loose in a stiff folder.

It was opened when we first got it, but has lived in a plastic bag ever since.

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1970 SHRINER SYRIA MOSQUE Decorative Plate, Pittsburgh!

1970 SHRINER SYRIA MOSQUE Decorative Plate, Pittsburgh! - eBay (item 310062746309 end time Jul-02-08 18:25:57 PDT)

This decorative plate shows an artist's rendering of the Syria Mosque, a Pittsburgh, PA landmark that has been torn down for years now. The plate has a Shiners emblem and is dedicated to "James P. Houggey, Potentate - 1970." The artist signature says, "Betty. L. Heiges, '69."

I'm not sure if this china plat is for hanging on a wall or for holding snacks. The wear on the gilt edge suggests it was used for something instead of just admired.

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