Things we’ve sold at various venues, sorted by date
Pusser’s Rum Flask, 200ml, empty with cork banging around inside of it, produced in British Virgin Islands, unglazed “rough” bottom, “Royal Navy Rum Drinking Terminology” back, 5 3/4″ tall. Great Unicorn and Lion side panels. Well cared-for and stored, without imperfections that I would note (although I am not a specialist in the field), additional photos or details happily supplied upon your request.
Realized $8.98 4/2/6
I tried to run Rainy Day on my own from 1996 to 2002, with help from others of course, which I appreciated, but I still tried to do it myself.
I was particularly crummy at offering the consumer give-aways and so forth, which is how I arrived at eBay with so much stuff, but this little pad here
and things like it have been bugging me. Yes, I could have just thrown it away, considering all I went through to keep it, but dammit, it sold for a dollar….
“Description Of The Thing:
Sweepstakes entry tickets, unused, more than fifty, less than 100 sheets, padded. Fool your friends by signing them up for a sweepstakes which expired in 1997, according to the back of the forms.”
Realized .99 4/1/6
Realized $9.97 3/31/6
You are bidding on two floragold footed sherbets in gold irridescent color, also referred to as Louisa pattern. Made by Jeanette Glass Co. in the 1950’s, both sherbets are in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or scratches.
Realized $19.97 3/29/06
Realized $1.94 3/27/6
Realized $183.50 March 26, 2006
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Here is an original Griswold cast iron rabbit vented cake mold. It is marked “Griswold Mfg Co. Erie, PA” and the number 862, with the number 863 on the other half. Measures approximately 11″ x 10 1/2″ x 4″ thick. There is some rust on the mold in spots which can probably be removed easily. Purchased at a northwest Iowa estate auction, this great old cast iron piece would be great for your collection and just in time for Easter. No cracks or repairs!
Block City building set, “all-plastic construction set” from Plastic Block City, Inc., Chicago, model # B 995, “The Las Vegas”. Set is not complete, image of panel listing original pieces included here for your reference. The pieces which ARE here are:
Condition Of The Thing:
Previously coveted and employed (used), with plenty of evidence of the fact (see photo), can is missing lid and features writing. May be insignificant amount of dust, easily removed, due to my general policy of presenting Things “as found”. Many full blocks appear to need washing, as they have a light brown substance on them which resembles a stain, but it DOES remove with soap and warm water (cola, or something similar?).
OBVIOUSLY BROKEN PIECES HAVE BEEN REMOVED, although you may find a crack or two.
Booklet is missing, as is garage door & lintel, and fencing and roofing material are also not included, but this would be a fun set to restore to complete, and “plays” ok, as-is.
Realized $28.55 3/26/6
Nice old ceiling mount brass light fixture complete with clear and frosted floral pattern ruffled shades. Shades are 4 1/2″ tall, 5″ diameter, and one has a chip on the ruffle which doesn’t detract from its beauty. No cracks. Fixture needs to be rewired as the old wiring is cracked and frayed. The oval ceiling plate measures 8″ x 14″ and bottom of shade hangs 18″ from ceiling. Sockets in 2 1/4″ fitter have on/off knob
Realized $36.01 March 26, 2006
Here is a nice old brass ceiling light fixture in satin brass with shiny brass highlights. Needs to be rewired. Socket in the 2 1/4″ fitter has an on-off knob. Comes with a 4 1/2″ tall 7 1/2″ diameter milk glass shade in a rope and tassel pattern highlighted with a brown color. Tiny no-show chip on fitter collar, otherwise no cracks or chips. Ceiling cap measures 5″ diameter and bottom of shade hangs 15″ from ceiling.
$32.32 March 26, 2006
Up for auction is a beautiful original antique footed finger almp in the classic Greek key pattern. This one has the 8 sided base instead of the standard square base. No chips or cracks, lamp has typical air bubbles in glass in a few spots plus straw marks, one in the handle which looks like a crack but is guaranteed not to be a crack. Comes with No. 1 brass Queen Ann burner with wick and a 7 1/2″ tall chimney. Lamp is 4 3/4″ tall. I love the large looped handle. Please reference Thuro book 1, pg. 302 about this pattern.
$51.00 March 26, 2006
photo is lost
Realized $10.97 3/23/6
Twenty bucks, give or take, various sales, various problems.