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This is a metal ray gun cap pistol, probably from the 1950's. It has a wonderful look and is in fairly good condition, with normal wear from use, and a little bit of old surface rust reflecting the age. The gun is about 6 1/2" long by 5" high by 1" thick. When you pull on the handle the top silver portion slides back, and a cap would be struck. The mechanism works however is a little stiff now, but if you had a roll of caps and were inclined, you likely could make some noise. Otherwise, this can be displayed as an interesting and decorative piece. The price is $95.00. Inventory Code: TOKC. Ray gun cap pistol ... The other side ... From above ... Front views ... Back views ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Here are three original lava lamps in great working condition, ready to provide hours of entertainment. These lamps have intense, vivid colors that are much groovier than the photos or videos can convey.
The lamp on the left is the classic Century model, with the Starlight base. (The little holes in the base send out starry streaks of light around the room.) It has very deep red lava in yellow liquid, and the base has a black plastic rim at the bottom. This is one of the original 1960's/70's lamps. The switch has been replaced. It is 17" high by 5 3/4" in diameter. Ordered. (What this means.) Inventory Code LL1. (See photos of all three below).
The center lamp is the Aristocrat model, with white lava in blue liquid. It is a slightly later model, made in the US by Haggerty in the late 1980's. It has a bottle cap seal under the plastic cap. It is 16 1/4" high by 4" in diameter. The price is $120.00 Inventory Code LL2. (See photos of all three below).
The lamp on the right also has the Starlight base, this time without the black plastic rim. The lava is a strong medium red, in yellow liquid. This is one of the original 1960's/70's lamps. It is 16 1/2" high by 5 1/2" in diameter. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code LL3. Watch a video of all three lava lamps (3.8 Mb) ... Another video, different lighting (4.2 Mb) ... Third video (10.4 Mb) ... Watch a video of the motion (8.3 Mb).
Lava lamps ... Another view ... Third view ... Fourth view ... From above ... Closeup of the bases ... Other side of the bases ... The bases, without the lamps ... Inside of one base.
This is a wild manufactured piece that we just love. It is a Brunswick Custom-Matic bowling ball fitter, likely from the 1950s. Everything is here: the special bowling ball that is used for fitting, together with all of the various sizes of the finger holes, and it's all in the original plywood and peg board display. If you look at the photos of the ball you will see many of the size markings. On the rear of the display are 21 removable finger sizing holes. On top is a printed metal fitting chart. Overall this is in extremely good condition, with some very slight marking from wear, a couple small spots of black paint, and a very little loss to a bit of the plywood. The overall size is just over 16" wide and deep by 11 1/2" high. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TKOK. 
See a slideshow of several views [837k] ... Brunswick Custom-Matic bowling ball fitter ... Another angle ... A third angle ... Back view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup ... The ball ... The ball, 2nd side ... The ball, 3rd side ... The ball, 4th side ... The ball, 5th side ... The ball, one end ... The ball, other end ... Base, with the ball removed ... From above, ball removed ... Closeup ... Top view ... Another back view ... Closeup of back ... Another closeup of back ... With some of the back inserts removed ... Closeup of the inserts ... Another view from above ... Closeup from above ... Another closeup from above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is the quintessential 1960's folk music carving. It has exceptional form, detail, and color. The assemblage of 4 pieces - double tiered offset base, chair, nude figure, and guitar is 10 1/2" high in almost perfect condition. The base is 6" in diameter. It has a handmade title sticker of "The Ballad", and is signed TRachsler. The surface is painted in very detailed psychedelic swirls and highlights in various shades. There is very slight wear in a few places, and a barely visible line in the left leg which shows where it was cracked and reset. This is an unusual, extremely good piece. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: ACWC. Psychedelic folk music carving ... Another view ... Another view ... Back view ... Top view ... A close-up ... Second close-up ... Close-up of base.
This is a modernistic 1960's desk lamp. The metal lamp is enameled a strong, deep orange, with white inside the shade and chrome around the edges of the base. The shade swivels to different angles on its mounting. It stands 21 3/4" high, the shade is 8" in diameter, and the base is 6" in diameter. There are some slight blemishes in the finish on top of the shade, some even smaller ones on the chrome, and the shaft is a bit scraped by the base. All of this should be visible in the closeup photos. The lamp has a great look and gives good light. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: CSTP. See a slideshow of several views [543k] ... Modernistic lamp ... Two more views ... Front view ... Two back views ... From above ... Closer view from above ... Closeup of shade ... Closer view of shade ... Closeup from below ... Closeup of the base ... Closeup of the shaft ... Another closeup of the shaft ... Lit up ... Closeup with the light on ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos: Modernistic lamp ... Two more views ... Front view ... Two back views ... Closeup of the shaft.
This is a folky hand made and carved jet airplane. It has nice form and interesting features. There are two carved out engines below the wings, two more on the rear sides, an old metal and wood caster wheel mortised into the plane at the rear, and two hand cut pine wheel supports holding wood wheels under the wings. The plane is painted silver and blue and is decorated with what may be a thin plastic shelf liner. These make windows and colorful accents. The silver has oxidized nicely so it is not shiny at all. It appears that some of the little windows have come off over the years. The jet was probably made about the 1950's or possibly 60's. It is about 14 1/2" long by 21 1/2" wide by 6" high to the top of the tail. The wings were mortised in and there is some very slight movement in the left one; otherwise it is in very good condition. It has two small nails to which a line can be easily attached for hanging. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: TASR. Folk art airplane ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Third closeup ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a very decorative and fairly unusual memory lamp. It is decorated with all sorts of colorful and interesting items. These include little cowboys, Indians, and a horse, all made of hard rubber, buttons, shards of ceramics including Fiesta ware, pieces of mirror, tiles, and costume jewelry. This lamp and the decoration is in excellent old condition with no loss. It was likely made about the 1960's. The lamp is 18" high including the newer shade. It is about 6" in diameter at the base and 9" at the widest. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: TWPC. See a slideshow of several views [429k] ... Memory lamp ... Two views, without the shade ... Two more views ... Closeup of a cowboy ... Closeup of the neck ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a unique jewelry box, carved from a single piece of pine. It has an organic, somewhat modernistic form. The drawers are lined with brown felt, and the back is covered with paper. The surface is stained with varying shades of medium brown. It stands 10 1/4" high by 5 1/4" wide by 3" deep. The condition is excellent: the one chip on the lower corner was apparently done when the piece was originally made. It made in the latter half of the 20th century. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TSOS. Carved jewelry box ... Another view ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... With drawers open ... With drawers removed ... From above ... Back.
This is a very well decorated memory jug topped with a pair of ceramic Scotty dogs. Other decorations include a blue glass vial, springs and gears from a pocket watch, advertising and good luck medallions, chains, hardware, costume jewelry, game pieces, nuts, and much more. They are applied over a brown pottery jug. The size is 13 1/2" high by about 4" in diameter, with the applied pieces sticking out farther than that. The condition is excellent: I could only find two very small pieces missing. It was probably made around the 1960's or earlier. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TSOT. Memory jug ... Closeup ... One side ... Back ... The other side ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... From below.
This is a vibrant and graphic African American made one-patch quilt top. It came from east Texas. It is hand pieced from cotton fabrics in a variety of weaves and surfaces. The age is from the middle of the 20th century, made from older fabrics. It measures 85" by 74", and is in excellent, unwashed condition. The striking color play looks great on a wall or a bed. The price is $160.00. Inventory Code: TSOC. African-American quilt top ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... A third closeup ... Closeup of the back.
This is an extremely nice carved and painted swivel desk frame. It is relief carved with stars, a crescent moon, the frame opening, and what appears to be a beach, ocean, and rock. It is further decorated with blue, orange, yellow, black, and gold paints. In addition the front wood has been punched all over to impart more texture, likely using a nail, in a style similar to pointillism in painting. The frame and uprights are a hardwood, probably maple, while the base is likely pine. The paint is still vibrant, but has also taken on a nice tone. This frame and decoration was likely made about the 1940 or 50's. It is in excellent condition and is 8 1/4" high. The width of the frame and uprights is 6 1/4" while the base is 8 3/8" wide by 1 1/4" deep. The opening is 1 5/8" by about 2 3/16". The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TWPH. See a slideshow of several views [265k] ... Carved moon and stars frame ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This 1960's mirrored shelf looks great as a decorative object and makes a functional display that shows off both sides of the objects. There are openwork areas on each side of the central mirror, with groovy colorful metal inserts. It is just under four feet long by two feet high. The dimensions are 45 1/2" wide by 21" high by 4 1/2" deep. It is in excellent condition. There is one unobtrusive small crack on the lower shelf that does not affect the sturdiness. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: AAAW. Image ... Label on back.
This is one of the late Robert E. Gilbert's "Space Bimbos", a woman in a form-fitting spacesuit silhouetted against a planetary background. It is done in white paint on heavy black posterboard, and measures 9" by 12", initialed and dated 1956. The condition is very good, with minor wear on the corners that would not show if it were framed. The back has his address label, and notes for cropping and resizing, probably for publication. From the 1950's through the '70's REG (as he often signed himself) was a prolific contributor of art to science fiction fan magazines. He also published several stories. In addition, from the 1940's through the 80's he did a lot of non-science fiction art, experimenting with traditional and non-traditional styles. We have much more of Gilbert's work available. The price is $475.00. Inventory Code: REG 83. Science fiction art ... Closeup ... Back ... Closeup of back.
This is one of two very interesting, decorative scientific display models. They both were made by the W.M. Welch company. It is an AM Radio Teaching or Demonstration Fixture - and it works. That's right, you can mount it on your wall as a sculptural object and listen to it at the same time - and, not only that, but also look at the colors and lights of the glowing vacuum tubes. It has all the circuitry painted and labeled. Just a very "cool" piece. Both this and the other display item are the same size and were likely made in the 1950's. Both have a metal tag from the University of Wisconsin. Each has a removable cover held on by hooks, and has a carrying handle. The size of the wooden box is 31 1/4" wide by 21" high, by 5 3/4" deep. There is some minor cosmetic damage to one corner of the outer case. They are both in very good condition - and have a great look. The price is $450.00 each. Inventory Code: TSKC. Scientific display radio ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Fifth closeup ... The other side view ... Another angle ... Closeup of metal tags and vacuum tube ... With lid closed.
This is the second of the two scientific display models. It is a Triode Tester Teaching or Demonstration Fixture. It may work, but we have no triodes to test. However, you can mount it on your wall as a sculptural object. It has all the circuitry painted and labeled. There is a small door in the back for adding batteries. Also a very "cool" piece.
Wikipedia says "A triode is a type of vacuum tube (or valve in British English) with three elements: the filament or cathode, the grid, and the plate or anode. The triode vacuum tube was the first electrical amplification device. Triodes are largely obsolete, having been replaced by the transistor, but do still find application where power consumption and overall size are not concerns, but low component count and high power capacity are." The price for this model is $450.00. Inventory Code: TSKH. Scientific model triode tester ... Side view ... Closeup ... Second closeup ... Third closeup ... Fourth closeup ... Closeup of school label ... Closeup of company label ... With cover closed ... Back ... Closeup of battery compartment.
This is a folky home made wooden scooter. It was constructed from 2 x 4's with triangular supports made from 3/4" plywood. The wheels are from an early skate board mechanism or roller skates. This was probably made in the early 1960's. It is sturdy, rolls well, and certainly can be used. The scooter was painted white, and the paint has a fair amount of wear from riding. It is 22 3/4" long by 33" high by 12 1/8" wide. The price is $110.00. Inventory Code: TOCS. Home made scooter ... Closeup of handles ... One side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... Another view from above ... Closeup of seat ... Lower front ... Lower back ... From below ... Closeup of front wheels ... Closeup of rear wheels ... With a soda can for scale.
From Florida comes this tacky souvenir lamp. It has all the qualities one would want in such a piece: A plastic flamingo and palm tree, colored coral, small decorative shells, and the large shell backdrop. This is from the 1950's or 60's, and is in excellent working condition. It is 9" wide, 9"high, and 6" deep. The price is $75.00. Inventory Code: ATKS. Souvenir shell lamp ... Side view ... Back.
Here is a black and white photo of a very young boy in Western costume, on a pony. The frame is 8 3/4" wide by 11" high. The opening is 7 1/2" by 9 3/4". The frame is painted silver and black and has some wear. The photo is in excellent condition, and is c. 1950's. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: AATP. Image.
This is a one-of-a-kind whirligig which combines the action of a dancing jointed man with a spinning propeller and moving "dance floor". The base the dancer stands on goes up and down as the blades turn causing his legs, arms, and body to move. Made from wood, sheet metal, and odds and ends of hardware, including a spring, hand carved, and "make do" parts, it has a funky and unusual look. The man is carved from pine, has a top hat, and a face with nose, smile and other features. The sides are decorated with reflectors. It was originally clamped to something on top of a barn in Indiana. Now it is mounted on a base so that it is free-standing. It was probably made in the 1950's, and is in very good, used and weathered condition - although the front of one foot is long missing. Overall height with the base and original pole is 35". The whirligig itself is 21" long by 16" high by 5 1/2" wide, with an 18 1/2" propeller. The man stands 10 1/2" high. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: AROH. Image ... Another angle ... Closeup ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of the front ... Closeup of the side ... Closeup of the back ... Another closeup ... Closeup of the mechanism ... Side view, including the pole and base ... Back view.
Here is a sheet of the original printed metal Spam cans before they were cut out and formed. There are 30 cans on which are printed six delicious recipes, including "Polynesian Spam". A slight printing defect in one can is probably why this sheet was never used. The sheet is mounted in a metal frame which is about 34 1/4" high by 33 3/4" wide. There are some slight surface scratches and a minor denting in one area. It is old; we are not sure of the exact age, but are sure that this is a wonderful visual piece. The price is $525.00. Inventory Code: TCOR. "Spam" art ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closeup, lower right ... Closeup, lower left ... Extreme closeup ... Another very close view ... Third very close view ... Closeup of printing flaw ... Side view ... The other side ... Back.
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