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[esteban68]

a few more,

 

[Giftmacher]

Wow, nice finds Esteban! How old are suspenders?

 

[esteban68]

Not sure G, I'd guess around c1950 by the style of artwork however could be earlier or later depending if the company changed the artwork or kept it the same over a long period of time?

I think the 6/11 is for six shillings and eleven pence old money so more than likely pre 1971.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Today's flea market finds:

 

[Stearmen]

Wow, you hit the jackpot on tankers there!

 

[Shangas]

Hey Esteban. I love the braces!

 

[Giftmacher]

Old advertisement board found in the scrapyard

 

[esteban68]

slim pickings today vintage wise at the car boots;

ignore the Rotring drawing pen set it's not 'vintage',

The binoculars are WWII fixed focus 5x 40's intended for aircraft spotting on land and sea, these were made for the Air Ministry hence the AM probably by Ross, they're missing their rubber eye cups and one objective 'beauty' ring, they'll probably go for spares to be honest as they need a bit of work.

also got this little US made No 10 micrometer by the Brown & Sharpe Mfg Co, it's got what look like little War Dept crows feet arrows on it? lend lease WWII?? it's in good working conditiion but again will probably be passed on as it's not really my thing but you know how it is you have to save these things!

 

[earl]

Today's flea market finds:

Mighty fine trove of trucks. Been on a mission to find some new old ties. Picked up 5 recently, most of them featuring a "rougher" texture to go with my tweed, camel hair and wool sports coats as the cooler climes approach, including a saddle club wool tie and a Don Loper- a more traditional 1 which is my style. Earl

 

[tonyb]

...

also got this little US made No 10 micrometer by the Brown & Sharpe Mfg Co, it's got what look like little War Dept crows feet arrows on it? lend lease WWII?? it's in good working conditiion but again will probably be passed on as it's not really my thing but you know how it is you have to save these things! ...

Yes, I do know how it is. I routinely pick up stuff for which I have no real use (or even space), just to save it from those who might abuse it. Most of that stuff gets passed along to deserving friends and associates.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Picked up these Budweiser steins today:

 

[jamespowers]

Picked up these Budweiser steins today:

Good find! Now go get some Bud to fill them with.

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Good find! Now go get some Bud to fill them with.

They're off to my dealer space at the antique mall.

 

[jamespowers]

They're off to my dealer space at the antique mall.

$2 apiece eh?

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

$2 apiece eh?

Keep dreaming.

 

[jamespowers]

Keep dreaming.

Just checking.

 

[Gregg Axley]

$2 apiece eh?

3 easy payments of $19.99?

 

[MPicciotto]

Been a couple of years since I've handled any. I want to say roughly somewhere in the middle of the two above price guesses.

Matt

 

[Happy Jack]

Smith Premier Chum Portable Typewriter. I understand these were made between 1929 and 1932.
Complete with carrying case.

 

[Shangas]

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Smith Premier Chum Portable Typewriter. I understand these were made between 1929 and 1932.
Complete with carrying case.

Very cute. Looks like a Remington 3. What did that cost? I've seen some people trying to sell typewriters for absurd amounts of cash.