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The Success Pump Vacuum The Success came in several versions over the years, and the red ones are the earliest and hardest to find. The bellows are OK but look fragile. I do not think this unusual vacuum would stand up to daily use. Think of the coordination and skill it would take to operate it. Crazy

Very Good .... $175.00 SOLD!

The Magic Carpet Vacuum This is one of the more interesting and graphic of these antique vacuums from Americas past, and it is in quite nice condition considering its age. I am no expert on these devices and began buying and selling them years ago just because I was intrigued with the design and idea. It is amazing how many different variations there are, and this must have been a hot market just before the advent or at least widespread availability of electricity in America. I have seen two person examples, water powered ones and a slew of other designs all intended to make the life of the housewife easier back near the turn of the century. Imagine for a moment if the "energy crisis" ever got really bad and you had to resort to this type of device to clean the house. Wow!

Good + . . . . . $295.00 SOLD!

Double Oval McCormack Spool Cabinet This is one of the harder to find of these. I saw the guy in front of me buy this right, i got to buy it from him right, and now you can buy it from me. Right. That is how it should work. Wow!

Good + . . . . . $1750.00 SOLD!

Unusual Straight Razor Sharpening Machine This is the only one of these razor sharpeners / hones that I have ever seen. Sure I have seen lots of other variations of razor sharpeners, but never this particular one and to find it in the box and in this condition is a doubly difficult task. The main question, and I think the answer explains why there are so few of these around, is why would anyone bother, what with the price of razors back then, but I guess that a dime was something to be considered and a dollar something to be spent wisely, and not just on another razor when the old one could be sharpened, again and again. How times have changed.

Good + . . . . . $695.00         SOLD!

14" Lunkenheimer Steam Whistle   This example is as clean as a whistle and is ready to be mounted or displayed. By the best known and most respected name in the business this steam whistle will make a wonderful addition to the collection.

Good + . . . . . $295.00         SOLD!

Victorian Era Children's Learning / Storybook Blocks These are great with pictures that look like they are right of of Children's books for the late 1800's. Each panel has a different theme, and the condition is grreat.

Good + . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!

"The Henley" Roll About Scooter The condition is incredible. It is hard to imagine that the kid this was given to did not want to use it, and the it looks to have never been used given it is close to100 years old. I saw one of these in not near as nice condition listed in the Maine Antique Digest review of the Indy Ad Show with a price tage of $4500 on it. Opportunity.

Good + . . . . . $1750.00 SOLD!

Three States Tobacco Tin A nice tin in excellent condition. From the heart of Cancer country.

Good + . . . . . $75.00 SOLD!

Handsome Dan Tobacco Tin A rare tin in excellent condition.

Good + . . . . . $275.00 SOLD!

Sterling Silver Indian Head Matchsafe The Sterling Indian Chief Matchsafe on the left is a classic and a very hard to find example. The condition is wonderful, noting one small dent in he bottom corner.

Good + . . . . . $595.00 SOLD!

12" Brass Railroad / Locomotive Bell This bell came out of a private collection here in California and although unmarked has paperwork with it that says it came from a small logging train that operated near the California Oregon border near the turn of the century. I have the headlight from the same locomotive listed elsewhere on the site. Tough to find anymore, bells this size and condition are a favorite with the collecting crowd.

Good + . . . . . $1195.00 SOLD!

Pinocchio Wind -up Tin Toy This toy is in wonderful condition. A remeberance on several levels of a different time. .

Good + . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!

Arcade Cast Iron Toy Washing Machine This toy washer is in wonderful condition. By one of the premier makers of American toys back in the good old days.

Good + . . . . . $195.00 SOLD!

Hientz Art Metal Bronze Vase Otto Hientz was granted a patent for his silver over bronze overlay design in 1912. This antique Bronze vase stands about 8" tall. It is in very nice condition and the patina is original and untouched. There is no damage to the silver overlay or other parts. No dents. A very nice example.

Excellent . . . . . $475.00 SOLD!

Cigar Press Machine This unusual cigar making machine hails from Davenport Iowa. I believe the idea was to speed up the typical process of filling cigar molds and then putting them in a press for days till ready. I imagine the idea here was to speed the process up by revolving the mold under pressure in this machine until the desired result was obtained. The patent info is cast into the legs and uprights and the brass plaque clearly identifies it as being from Davenport. I imagine a close reading of the patent papers would reveal all the glorious attributes of how the machine was meant to perform and produce a quicker and better product. It must not have been a big seller or very popular as it is only the second one I have ever seen or heard of in over 30 years. It is about 16" tall and 10" wide. It seems to operates as it should, and the leather belts appear to be original and in pretty good condition. Note that two of the blocks / molds are replacements and are being held in place with putty. A very rare and desirable piece of tobacciana or cigar making history.

Good+ . . . . . . $1495.00

Plank #500 Vulkan Steam Engine Toy Train w/ Coal Car This is a rare and desirable 19th century toy. Ernst Plank was a leading German toy maker in the late 19th century and their steam toys / engines are very desirable and well executed.

The overall condition is good with just minor losses to the paint finish, and a few small dents in the roof area over the cab. All of the parts are original, and it appears all the engine parts and clockwork like drive mechanism are present and operable. Note in one of the pics the fuel tank and burner assembly removed from the bottom. The Plank emblem is on the front, and the Vulkan tag is on the side. The small Coal Car is marked #500 which I assume is the model #.

Good . . . . . $1495.00 SOLD!

Lionel No. 403 E Toy Passenger Train This standard track size Lionel model toy train set was Lionel's top of the line in its day in the mid to late 20's until they offered the larger #409 set. There are three cars, Baggage/ Parlor, Pullman, and Observation, plus the double ended Engine. All are in their original boxes.

Everything you see in the pics (look at all) is included. There are two transformers and enough track to make a circle under the Christmas tree which is where this family set it up every year.

Lionel put out the most famous and most popular line of model trains and produced a quality product. This set is in used but pretty nice condition. It has not been used or seen the light of day in years. The main drive wheels on the engine are warped and cracked, and the owners ordered new ones but never got around to installing them. The new ones have held up well and can be seen in the pic. The color is a teal blue / green. There is some scratching and scuff losses but overall it looks pretty good. I believe this to be an unusual color.

Good . . . . . $995.00 SPECIAL SALE . . . . . . $695.00 SOLD!

Bastian Blessing Soda Fountain w/ 12 Stools, 6 Booths, Syrup Dispensers & More Here is an original Bastian Blessing Soda Fountain w/ Original Backbar, 12 Soda Fountain Stools, 6 Booths, Syrup Dispensers, Grill, Hood & Accessories. The entire stainless steel set-up behind the counter is included and pictured below. Please be sure to view all the pics.

The Bastian Blessing Soda Fountain company was the largest and best known of all soda fountain manufactures. The business was started in the late 1800's and they were located in Chicago and expanded from there. There is a nice history about the firm, its founders, and some great pics of other vintage soda fountains at a site called www.retroplanet.com

This Vintage Bastian Soda Fountain is installed in what was Hooks Drug Store in Lyons IN. The entire unit was installed there in 1953 after a fire and was in use until the drug store closed its doors sometime in the 60's. It is in very nice overall condition. The counter is 24' long and Formica covered. There are 12 vintage round soda fountain stools mounted out in front, and just behind them are 6 matching booths w/ seating that have an interesting retro design. When looking at the pics the empty area in the backbar is where the grill & hood were located. The are still on site and included in the package price. Most of the backbar is stainless steel as is the dispenser and prep area below the counter. It all looks to be in very nice condition showing just minimal wear. The refrigeration unit is not working and we are not sure why.

This original Bastian Soda Fountain is still in place as shown, and will have to be taken apart and removed by the buyer / new owner. We will help in any way we can, and will answer questions or provide additional pics if needed, but again removal and installation will be the new owners responsibility.

This vintage soda fountain is a wonderful opportunity to recreate an authentic 1950's era soda fountain in a diner, retro ice cream shop, candy store or other appropriate location. It could even be adapted as the centerpiece of a TV set like Happy Days used in that popular TV how.

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Excellent.... $12950.00 SOLD!!!

Sherer Bean Counter / Cabinet This is a great piece of country store / general store memorabilia and history. It has set in a general store set-up / home museum for over 30 years now, and it is time for it to find a new home. It is 7' 4" long and I imagine has been shortened from its original 12 or more feet long. There is an original framed panel on one end ( with Sherer decal), and the other end has been done in plywood. In front it has 10 windows and a slant front. The base is 34" deep. It is 34" tall. The base has 10 drawers with larger ones on top, smaller on bottom, and all appear to be original and nice. Overall it is in very nice condition. Note that the hardware on the drawers is original and marked with the Sherer name as well.

Shipping will be additional. Delivery along the West Coast is possible for a fee. If you need additional info inquire.

Good+ ..... $SOLD!!!

Nickel Plated Double Tower Showcase / Display Cabinet This is a great country store antique showcase / display. It has set up in a general store / home museum for over 30 years now, and it is time for it to find a new home. It is 6' long x 32" deep at the bottom. The towers measure approx 21" tall, 11" deep and 20" across. There are no broken panes of glass and it is in great condition. There is a tag in front that reads "Teubner & Hoffmann SF" The back doors are nice and appear to be original. The contents are not included.

Shipping will be additional. Delivery along the West Coast is possible for a fee. If you need additional info inquire.

Good+ ..... $SOLD!

Country Store Table Top 72 Drawer Nut / Bolt / Screw Parts Cabinet This a smaller table top model is similar to the above one, but on a smaller scale and meant to be used on top of a counter. This one is in very nice condition and dates from the same time period as the above one. It has 72 drawers with 9 drawers on each of the 8 faces. All are present and original. It is a very unusual to find these complete and in this nice condition. Note that is has a original single drawer base under it as well. It does spin on it lazy Susan as it should. Overall with the base cabinet it stands just over 30" tall. The drawers measure 7 1/4 x 2 3/4" x 7 1/2" deep. It is 22" across at the top.

Shipping will be additional. If you need additional info inquire.

Good+ ..... $2500.00 SOLD!

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