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Forgotten Man said:Believe you me, I've seen that show and feel I could be a better guy for the job... I need to find a way to do that type of thing... it would be lots of fun I think!
I could be your shorter sidekick.
Forgotten Man said:Believe you me, I've seen that show and feel I could be a better guy for the job... I need to find a way to do that type of thing... it would be lots of fun I think!
Originally Posted by Forgotten Man
Believe you me, I've seen that show and feel I could be a better guy for the job... I need to find a way to do that type of thing... it would be lots of fun I think!
HarpPlayerGene said:
I found this today for a couple of bucks. It's dated 1963. A definite 'must have' for your fall-out shelter...
Foofoogal said:My word. How did you move it? 17 1/2 gallons. Wouldn't it be very heavy?
I have similar family albums containing photos from the 50's. [huh]HarpPlayerGene said:Scored these vintage, but as new and unused, photo albums. The first one is very Art Deco to my eye.
Ideas as to era?...
Foofoogal said:My word. How did you move it? 17 1/2 gallons. Wouldn't it be very heavy?
Good to have around to flush the Loo..lol
Miztorif said:Recently Divorced with vey little I needed some furniture for my home.
I managed to find a 1930s sofa and chair need re upholstering for 60.00 for the set
A waterfall vanity desk for 10.00
A vintage swan lamp 5.00
Vintage or repro side table 8.00
and my fave piece a 1937 Spectron Cabinet radio- most expensive at 75.00-but hey it was so unusual I couldnt pass on it.
Unfortunately now my computer and Television look so out of palce, Im thinking Armoires for them.
The Sofa and chair were craigslist and everything else was thrift store finds.
The Radio is all original even down to the cloth wire and the tubes...but Im afraid to plug it in, so its a conversation piece as of now. I even found a sunbeam Mix master with the two bowls works for 4.00.
Im loving my old new stuff.
Forgotten Man said:WOW... you got some smokin' hot deals on that stuff! My eyes are bugging out at that sofa and chair!!! YOU STOLE THAT STUFF!!! Now, may I make a suggestion? Since that IS the original upholstery, I would try and salvage as much as you can. The cushions on the chair and sofa are insanely rare and can not be duplicated by most upholstery shops... The photos may be lying to me but, they look to be in good shape. If you can find some dark brown mohair like the original, I would save the needle point work from the tops of the cushions and have them re-used when you have that work done. I have seen this same sofa and chair in most of the early 30s Sears catalogs I've seen... beautiful!
The radio is amazing... you say Spectron? I'm not sure I've heard of that make, sure it's not Sparton? It looks like a Sparton to me. Nevertheless, that set is RARE and should be enjoyed, restored and kept! Great cabinet design and the magic eye... oh, what a radio!
All in all, you got some neat stuff that could be restored but, enjoyed as is for now... it is only original once as they say. I'd keep it just as it is if it were mine.
Enjoy!
Miztorif said:OMG- Yes its a Sparton radio, I knew that too. Mis spelled for what ever reason. Its missing the front glass and 2 knobs, Ive got emails out to see if I can find replacements. The Grill cloth is original too.
As for the couch and chair- the pictures make them look better then they are. All of the springs in the units have to be retied, all of the stuffing has to be replaced. I got an estimate of 1,800 to fix it. I did plan on using the mohair as the replacement but only 1 seat tapestry is worth saving. I thought about trying to save the other cushions as pillows.
I do enjoy them, glad I stole them too- Thanks for the compliments, everyone else I know thought I was off my rocker for choosing that sofa set over a Free couch.
-I looked everywhere for info on the couch and chair, Sears catalog you say? Id really like to know more about them.
:eusa_doh:It was empty. Not a drop of precious bodily fluid in there....