Marbles
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Old clay marbles from the Civil War Era,
colors vary. 2
for $9.50
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Ted Evans & Friend
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Ted Evans stood at 7-foot-6 inches and was actively in training to be a boxer in 1946. That never happened; Evans later became part of Ringling Bros. circus
and was known as the Tallest Man On Earth.
He appeared in the Ringling Bros. Circus at New
York's Madison Square Garden in 1959. He stood before lines of people at
his booth and allowed his fans to take a ring off his finger for a
dollar. This ring was one of those, I took it off his finger myself
when I was 8 years old! It was to be his last appearance.
He became ill during the date but believed the show must go on. By the end of the Garden date he was feeling quite ill. He had a small car which he could barely get into and was extremely cramped. He drove from New York to Sarasota, Florida to Memorial Hospital. On arriving he was unable to get out of the car. With great effort they pried him out of the car and registered him into the hospital where he expired a few days later.
Ted Evans Gold Tone Ring
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Illustrated here with a U.S.
quarter for size comparison is a Southern Americana souvenir cotton bale.
Complete and in fine original condition with burlap wrap and iron
strapping as were the full size counterparts, is a cotton bail with it’s
original paper tag. The red tag says: I AM FROM DIXIE – Miniature COTTON
BALE – Souvenir – SUMTER, S.C.
A great piece of Americana from
the turn of the century period when Yankees went South for vacation.
$56.50
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This mail was in the cargo hold of the space
shuttle, Challenger. The mission, ST8, began on August 12, 1983. The mail was cancelled
prior to launch time and again when the shuttle returned to Earth. It comes
in it's original NASA tri-fold postal pamphlet. This cover is also unique
because it is the first to record the flight into space with originating
and returning postal cancellations.
Three years later on January 28, 1986 the Challenger was
tragically lost only 73 seconds after beginning it's tenth mission into space.
$120.00
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This is an original 1950s advertising
promotion from Planters Peanuts. It is a slotted nut spoon with Mr.
Peanut on the top. The back is marked ®. It measures approximately
5 1/8 " long and 1 ¾ " wide on the bottom spoon area. It has a gold washed finish.
$25.00
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This is a Mr. Peanut plastic bank from
the 1950s. Here he is in his classic pose with his monocle, top hat
and cane.
There is a slot to deposit your
savings on the top of his hat.
$25.00
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There was much discussion on how to view the solar
eclipse in the spring of 1931 and lots of people bought a pair of viewing
glasses like this one for 10 cents. They have a smoked film viewing area and the frames are cardboard with printed instructions on how to view the
eclipse on each side including maps and times in New England. They are extremely rare and are in perfect condition, my
grandmother saved this pair in her jewelry box until
1989.
$65.00
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This is an old New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Conductor & Ticket Collectors Manual from
1937. It makes a fascinating addition to any railroad
collection.
$25.00
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On every railroad they have a book of rules, a
nice little book they give to every employee, and in that book of rules it
tells how the engineer and the fireman must examine every part of the
engine before it leaves the roundhouse. It has rules for brakemen,
conductors and station masters, train signals, track and car inspections
too. This is the New Haven Railroad Book Of Rules from 1956.
$15.00
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One share of stock from the New York, New Haven
& Hartford Railroad. This was presented to my grandmother after
fifty years of service with the railroad in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Hering Harmonica was founded by Mr. Alfred Hering
in 1923 Brazil. The Hering company had long enjoyed a reputation as a
world leader in the manufacture of fine harmonicas until the
death of Alfred Hering. The company was sold in the middle 60's to
the M. Hohner Company, of Trossingen,Germany.
Vintage miniature Hering harmonica on a key
chain that says "HERING."
$12.00
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Pair of wild boar tusks, each approximately 5 inches
long.
$21.00
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Who was that masked man?
Reminiscent of the classic 1950s TV show, this Lone Ranger pin is a choice
multi-color example of the times. It's missing the back pin.
Hi ho Silver, awayyyy!
$25.00
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John Grass
was a hereditary chief of the Blackfoot. He was known as the Statesmen of
the Sioux. He was born on the Grand River about 1837 the son of Charging
Bear and a mother who was of the Two Kettle band. John Grass lived on the
Reservation at extreme southwest corner of what became Sioux County. He
was appointed Chief Justice of the Indian Court at Fort Yates. Chief Grass
died on May 10, 1918.
Chief John Grass Cigarette/Tobacco Card
$20.00
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This is what's left of a falling star, a meteorite. It measures 6" x 3" x 2" and is made of
iron. It has been polished on one side showing it's core in magnificent
detail. It was found in Australia in 1984.
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This is a Ronson "Redskin" Lighter Kit. It is a small bakelite box with a
sliding top that opens to reveal flints, inserter and wick and a cleaning brush. The top
has the Ronson Indian embossed on the cover and is shaped like a cigarette lighter.
$35.00
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Leapin' lizards! A nice 1936 Little Orphan Annie Decoder Badge
that has the ROA logo in center with a secret compartment on the back!
It is made of plated brass and is approx. 1.75" by 1.25".
The pin on reverse is in perfect shape. It retains it's original
luster and is in outstanding condition.
$105.00
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1950's Trans World Airlines Junior Stewardess pin, given to little girls on
TWA flights.
$25.00
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This piece of coal was found on the oceans floor
in the debris field left by the Titanic. The theory of her doom was
thought to be hastened by an uncontrolled fire in the coal bins, thus
causing the final explosions that weakened her hull after being fatefully
sliced by an iceberg during her maiden transatlantic crossing on June 12,
1915.
$25.00
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1988 George H. W. Bush candies in an unopened bag that were given out at a
Republican campaign
fundraiser when he was campaigning for President. He won the election
and became the 41st President of the United States.
The colored candy hearts say 'Go Bush", "Bush 88" etc.
$15.00
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Copper milk bell, "Conn's Fresh Milk Rings The Bell", from
Connecticut
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Pocket Knife that reads "Grants Friendly Credit Accounts", from the W. T.
Grant stores of yesteryear.
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Vintage tortoise shell pocket knife
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Vintage inlaid mother of pearl pocket knife
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Issued in the late 19th and early 20th centuries,
the stock certificates of the mines and railroads are beautiful examples
of art. Printed on heavy parchment, they display both superior
calligraphy and fascinating topical vignettes high in artistic
merit. Cancelled and non-negotiable, they are particularly fine
documents recalling the indominitable spirit and excitement of an age gone
by.
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