Conoco Grease Tester -  $100

Item a0029.  This was used for testing different types of grease.  All five grease containers are still in the box and most of them contain grease.  The container that held rags is still there with rags inside.  Even the little plastic paddle used for putting the grease on the testing surface is still intact.  In other words, it is complete and in its original black metal box.

  Organ Stools

Here are two items that are becoming much harder to find.

1.  The stool on the left is item number 9548.  $65.  It is finished in a brown stain and is original.  The seat spins to raise and lower.    Sold

2.  The stool on the right is item number 9549.  $60.  The cast iron feet have been sandblasted and the column has been replaced.  The seat spins to raise and lower.  It is all ready for you to paint.

  Double School Desk - $150

Item number 8806.  This is an original double school desk.  The writing surface is behind the seat as these were set up in rows.  The finish is original with all of the graffiti of years.  Truly unique!

  Banana Box - $40                                 Sold 

Item 9016.  This is a banana box made for the Wellington Produce Company of Wellington, Kansas.  Has two metal handles to carry it by.  In very good condition.  Some rust on the metal parts.

       Cream Tester - $75

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Item number 9935.  The picture on the left is the centrifuge (electric powered) with its instructions.  This was used to separate the butter fat from the cream when the cream was being tested for butter fat content.  The second picture is the scale that was used for weighing the butter fat.  There are sample jars and the beakers that were used in the centrifuge.  This is a complete cream testing outfit in perfect condition ready to start testing your cream.  Nothing is missing!

  Knitting Machine - $75                    Sold 

Item 9715.  We have nothing on our ancestors!  Here is a knitting machine from many years ago.  It works just like modern ones except that it knits only a tube instead of a flat item.  All the hooks move freely.

  Shade Trimmer - $50

Item 0007.  This is the tool that used to be used to trim pull-down window shades as they were made.  We tried it - it works! 

  Flat Irons

Here are three old-fashioned flat irons.  They are as follows (from left to right):

1.  Item number 9922.  $15.  The iron has removable cast iron pieces which are heated on the stove.  This one has an extra piece with it.  There is some rust on the iron, but it is otherwise in good condition.

2.  Item number a0009.  $5.  This is an early electric iron.  It is in good condition but is missing its cord.

3.  Item number a0008.  $5.  The handle on this one is broken and has tape on it in the photo.  It is also quite rusty.

  Metal Butter Churn - $90

Item number 9926.  This is an old, unmarked churn made of steel.  It is in very good condition and is just waiting for a new home.

  Corn Grinder - $90                        Sold

Item number 8822.  This corn grinder has been lovingly restored to its original colors.  It is made of cast iron and is in excellent condition.  The words on the wheel say "The Root-Heath Mfg. Co. Plymouth O U.S.A. No. 2)."

  Gum Ball Machine - $50

Item number 9916.  Isn't this cute?  I wish I could tell you it is an old one, but it isn't.  It is a pretty good reproduction and is in excellent condition.  The tag on the back says "Carousel Industries Inc., Morton Grove, Illinois, No. 86-A-012651".  "Taiwan" is molded into the cast iron top part.

  Blow Torches - $15 each

Here are four old blow torches which are very collectible now:

1.  Item number 0253.  There is a label that says "Clayton & Lambert Mfg. Co., Detroit, Michigan."  It is brass with a red handle.    Sold

2.  Item number 0237.  This was made by The Turner Brass Works, Sycamore, Ill.  It is brass with a red handle.        Sold

3.  Item number 0254.  There is a label that says "Otto Bernz Co., Inc., Rochester, NY."  It is brass with a wooden handle.        Sold

4.  Item number 0255.  This is marked "The Turner Brass Works No. 815 Sycamore, ILL USA."  it is brass with a brass handle.        Sold

  Blow Torch - $15                            Sold

Item number 0307.  This was made by The Turner Brass Works, Sycamore, Ill.  It is brass with a red handle.

  Blow Torch - $30

Item number 0308.  The only marking on this little beauty says TL-130.  There is a patent date; however, it is hidden under the top piece.  Rather than being round like most blow torches, this one is flat.  Most unusual!

  Flare Pots - $2 each

Item number a0012.  These pots were filled with kerosene and lit.  Then were placed in locations where a light was necessary at night like in construction zones.

  Set of Pulleys - $30

Item number 9515.  These two wooden pulleys are a matched pair.  They are in very good condition.  We have other pulleys not pictured - some are wooden like these and some are metal.  Just ask and we'll send pictures.  Think of all the decoration possibilities!

  String Holder - $50                         Sold

Item number 0053.  These string holders used to sit on the counter of just about every store.  Instead of paper bags, proprietors would wrap items in paper and tie them up with string.  The base is cast iron, painted black.  It is unmarked.  Comes with a spool of string.

  Sunday School Pins - $1 each

Item number 0144.  These Sunday School pins used to be (maybe they still are) given for perfect attendance.  There are four different pins as described below (and one that isn't a Sunday School pin) from left to right:

1.  White background - gold trim - red cross - "SS" in gold - "Congregational" in a blue banner.

2.  Silver pin with a blue background - red cross - "SS" in silver - "Congregational" in a silver banner.

3.  This one isn't a Sunday School pin.  It is a bird flying through a circle.  Gold in color.

4.  Copper pin with a black background - no other color - "Congregational" in black banner.

5.  Red background - gold trim - blue cross - "SS" in gold - Congregational" in white banner.

  Baskets - $20 each

Here are several old baskets (from left to right):

1.  Item number 0015.  This basket is green in color with a handle.

2.  Item number 0056.  This basket is natural in color with no handle.

3.  Item number 0054.  Natural color with a nice large handle.

4.  Item number 0055.  Natural color which has been lacquered.  Small basket with a small handle.

5.  Item number 0057.  Pink in color with no handle.

  Silver Colored Miniatures - $2 each

Here are some really cute miniatures.  They are from left to right:

1.  Item number 0150a.  Bowl sitting on a stand.

2.  Item number 0150b.  Candle stick.

3.  Item number 0150c.  Candle stick.

4.  Item number 0150d.  Duck.

5.  Item number 0150e.  Sailboat.

  Post Office Box - $10

Item number 0021.  This is a rather large post office box.  It has a brass front which has been painted over.  The paint could be removed and the brass would polish very nicely.  The glass on the sides of the dial are in good condition.  Combination lock dial.

  Yardage Estimator - $52

Item number 9957.  This is a Putnam Yardage Estimator made by The Measuregraph Co. of St. Louis, Missouri.  It was used to estimate how much yardage remained on a bolt of cloth.  The instructions and the points, which were used for counting how many times the cloth went around the core, are included.  It is in its original box.  Excellent condition.

  Master Violet Ray - $110

Item number 9814.  This is a Master Violet Ray No. 11.  It is a piece of ultra violet medical equipment used many years ago to relieve pain and perform other miracles.  There are three glass probes that are inserted into the handle.  It comes in its original box and instructions are included.  Quite unique!

  Neon Coors Sign - $110

Item number 0244.  Wouldn't this look just fine in your home bar or den?  The photo doesn't do it justice.  The colors are red, yellow and white and they light up brilliantly.  You can see for yourself that it works.  110 volts.

  Old Cameras - $10 each

Item number 0262 on the left.  Kodak Instamatic X-15 in original box.

Item number 0263 on top right.  Kodak Duaflex II.

Item number 0264 on bottom.  Brownie Starmite II by Kodak.

I've never tried using any of these cameras but they appear to be in good condition.

  Kodak Disc Camera - $10

Item number 0304.  Kodak Disc 6100 camera with a case and instructions.  Appears to be in good condition although I haven't tried it.

  Dairy Box - $25

Item number 0234.  This dairy box is 12 inches high by 10 inches square.  It is insulated aluminum.  Wonderful advertising collectible or just because you love it.

  Fire Extinguisher - $20

Item number 0235.  This is an old fashioned brass fire extinguisher.  It is 7 inches in diameter and 27 inches tall.  It needs to be cleaned up, but would polish to a beautiful shine.

  Fire Extinguisher - $6 each

Item number 0228.  We have several of these, but they cannot be shipped.  You'll have to pick them up.  They are the old fashioned type of fire extinguisher.  When the fire got hot enough, the glass at the top was broken and the chemical inside came out and extinguished the fire.  The "before sprinkler" fire sprinkler.

  Wacher & Birk Box - $30

Item number 0252.  This metal box says "Wacher & Birk Chicago" on the front.  The end of the box says "#15316".  It is 11 inches high by 13 inches deep by 19-1/4 inches long.  Very useful!

  Stanley Plane - $180

Item number 0223.  Stanley collectors, please note!  This is a Stanley Plane number 45.  It has 17 cutters and other attachments in the original box.  In fine condition.

  Seed Planter - $20

Item number 0306.  Farmers used to put seeds in the metal box shown in the photo on the left-hand side.  They would press the two handles together and push the end into the ground.  Then they would spread the handles opening up a hole and releasing a seed into the hole.  They would then use their foot to cover the seed up.  I'm sure modern planters made this task much easier.

  Genuine Pony Express Badge - $100                                                                                              Sold

Item number 9810.  This is a genuine, rare antique Pony Express Messenger's badge.  It is not a reproduction!  It is made of German silver and is circa 1870.  It comes in a museum show box as it was purchased from a sale of museum items.  You can find reproductions of this item selling on the auction sites, but where else will you find the real thing?!   

  Gasoline Pump Nozzles - $25 ea.

Item numbers 0410a and 0410b.  Here are two old gasoline pump nozzles.  If you are restoring an old gas pump, you really need to have these.  They are in good condition and ready to make you pump look authentic.

  Well Pump Dog - $25

Item number 0411.  If you ever have to pull the pipe out of your well, you really need to have this.  It will hold the pipe up so that it doesn't fall back into the well before you release it.  Invaluable!  Who else do you know who has one?

  Whiz Soap Can - $20                                                                                        Sold

Item number 0412.  A really nice and collectible tin.  It is a "Whiz Soap" can.  It is in nice, although not perfect, condition. 

    Drill Bits in Wooden Container - $15

Item number 05011.  This is the first container like this I've ever seen.  It is a wooden container bound with wire and it was made specifically for these drill bits.  In nice condition.

    Metal Traffic Signs - $10 each   

Item number 05019.  "No truck parking here to corner" sign.  In very nice condition.  12" x 17"

Item number 05020.  "No U Turn" sign.  This has a couple of little scuffs on it, but it is in pretty good condition.  12" x 17"

Item number 05021.  "Business District".  Again, a few scuffs but in good shape.  12" x 17"

    Brass Spittoons - $13 each 

Item number 05031.  This old spittoon is 8-1/2" in diameter and 8" tall.  It appears to be old.

Item number 05032.  This spittoon is 5-1/2" in diameter and 4-3/4" tall.  It might be old and it might be a reproduction, but it is brass.

  Crock Bed Warmer - $16 

Item number 07037.  This is an old fashioned bed warmer made out of crockery.  It is in perfect condition except for a small manufacturing flaw that doesn't interfere with its use.

    Four-Drawer Box - $15   

Item number 08008.  This is a four drawer tin plated steel box.  It is 6 inches high, 5-3/4 inches wide and 8-1/4 inches deep.  Very useful!

    Scale - $130   

Item number 08009.  This Standard Computing Scale was made in Detroit, Michigan.  It is a type 9128 and has a capacity of 30 lbs.  This little beauty was used in a grocery store many years ago.

    Telephone - $300          Sold

Item number 08010.  This old crank model Western Electric telephone is made of solid oak.  It has all of its internal parts as well as those on the outside as can be plainly seen.  In very nice condition.

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