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From: cpb@sgfb.ssd.ray.com (Christopher P. Bednarz)
Subject: American Flyer Trains
Keywords: WANTED
Organization: Raytheon Company
Distribution: na
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 17:21:35 GMT

	Hello

		WANTED

	American Flyer Trains wanted by private collector.
	Prefer pre 1940's but will consider all years .
	Please respond with the model number , condition ,
	and price .



	Also looking for BARBER POLES AND SIGNS	.
	Also willing to share information on anything to do 
	with the old American Barber Shop .


	Does anyone know where I can find either 6 inch or 8 inch
	diameter glass tubing about 2 feet long .
	looking for
	original idears

	Thanks for all responses 
.

.
:wq

Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: L689577@LMSC5.IS.LMSC.LOCKHEED.COM
Subject: wanted: old disc or cylinder music boxes
Organization: Lockheed Missiles & Space Company, Inc.
Date: Thu, 07 Jan 93 08:08:23 PST


************************* wanted dead or alive *******************************

old disk or cylinder music boxes or talking machines

that are available for sale or trade in the s/f bay

area.

call mark at 408-742-2517 days
From: lewisg@iccgcc.decnet.ab.com (TEMPORARILY METABOLICALLY ENABLED)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: WANTED: Andy Warhol items???
Date: 8 Jan 93 10:23:49 EST

looking for any/all Andy Warhol items, info......etc????????

thanx
gale
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: ravens@wam.umd.edu (Raven Silverthorn)
Subject: Star Wars Toy -- How much?
Organization: University of Maryland, College Park
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 20:45:44 GMT

Just curious about how much a 20" Darth Vader figure from Star Wars in mint
condition (out of box) would be worth?

-Brian
ravens@wam.umd.edu

Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: schutt@netcom.com (David G. Schutt)
Subject: Re: Seeking EDISON Phonograph record
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 03:58:57 GMT

cs191@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Syd Mcgrew Phillips) writes:


>1
>I am seeking a phonograph record that will play on an EDISON.
>The type I'm looging for is different from the victrola's.
>It must be compatible with the original diamond tip stylus
>design invented by edison.   Any idea what one would cost?

I guess I misinterpreted your query. Apparently you are looking
for a player for your Edison recordings. An antique one might
be kind of costly. However, if you just want to listen to the
recordings, you could play them with a stereo phonograph that
goes 78 rpm. I think it would be best if you had a needle with
a 3 mil (or so) radius. Otherwise you might damage the records.
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: kevin@andorra.ssc.gov (Kevin Nelson)
Subject: Re: Swap meet/flea mkts in TX?
Organization: Superconducting Super Collider Laboratory
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 19:05:29 GMT

In article <6232@naucse.cse.nau.edu>, rrw@.cse.nau.edu (Bob Wier) writes:
|> Sorry to post this nationwide, but I have no way of limiting
|> distribution to Tx when I'm posting from Arizona...
|> 
|> I'll shortly be changing jobs and moving to East Texas
|> (after 7 months of looking - it's a BAD time to be laid off :-(
|> 
|> Anyway, I'm looking for suggestions on antique shops/flea markets
|> in the North Central / East / Central Texas area.  It seems to me
|> that I've heard about pretty intense antique / flea market
|> activity in the Forney (east of Dallas) and Marlin Tx areas.
|> Supposedly one of the largest flea markets in the US occurs
|> somewhere in that area (approximately in a region bounded by
|> Fort Worth / Marshall / Austin triangle). I look mostly for paper
|> epherema / photos but occasionally also go for furniture.
|> Also, I may be looking for something MUCH larger (like a house to
|> restore) in the Commerce / Greenville area.
|> 
|> I'd appreciate any hints dropped to me via E Mail or posted.
|> 
|> THANKS
|> 
|> 
|> - Bob Wier
|> 
|>   ---------- insert favorite standard disclaimers here ----------
|>                    College of Engineering
|>       Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Arizona
|>   Internet: rrw@naucse.cse.nau.edu | WB5KXH | fax:602 523 2300
  


       There is a VERY large monthly(first Monday weekend) Flea/antique
       meet in a town a little further east of Forney, Tx called
       Canton, Tx and is from what I hear is the largest Flea/antique
       meet in the region, the Wife and I have been there several times
       and have found some good bargains!.....

                                        Kevlar
                                       (Go Cowboys)
From: roa@galen.med.Virginia.EDU (Robert O. Anderson)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Cleaning jars and bottles
Date: 7 Jan 93 19:45:01 GMT
Organization: University of Virginia



Cleaning fruit jars and bottles??? We would fill them with dishwasher
detergent and hot water. And maybe change it every day or two for a tough
case. You have plenty of time and it saves elbow grease.

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From: au500@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Linda Zinn)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: REPOST: EDEN Southworth books wanted
Date: 5 Jan 1993 04:31:38 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: au500@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Linda Zinn)
NNTP-Posting-Host: thor.ins.cwru.edu


Please e-mail me if you have any books by Mrs. EDEN Southworth to sell.
I need to know condition, publisher, date of publication (if given), and
your asking price.

Thanks!

Linda Zinn
au500@cleveland.freenet.edu
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From: nvecchi@sangiorgio.cscs.ch (Nicole Vecchi)
Subject: Canning jars
Followup-To: nvecchi@cscs.ch
Organization: Centro Svizzero di Calcolo Scientifico / CH-6928 Manno
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 08:42:53 GMT

I have some various sizes of green glass with green glass lids that
used to be made by a company here in Switzerland. I can't think of the
name of the company off the top of my head. They're quite nice and haven't
been in production for the last 30 years. I wouldn't mind working out
something with you--I'd love to have some Selco jars.

Nicole Vecchi
From: dgoodin@pyrtech.mis.pyramid.com (Dianna Goodin)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Re: Cleaning old bottles?????
Date: 12 Jan 93 20:08:44 GMT
Reply-To: dgoodin@pyrtech.pyramid.com.pyramid.com (Dianna Goodin)
Organization: Pyramid Technology Corporation

>>
>>>  What is the best method for cleaning the inside
>>>of the bottle???
DON"T USE ROCKS OR SAND, you will end up with "glazed" glass.

I've had good luck with uncooked rice, soap and warm water.
I have never had it scratch the glass.
  
Also, to remove mineral deposits, soak the bottle in a pan of water and
vinegar over night, then give it the rice treatment.

I have used this method on everything from thick glass to crystal.

Dianna
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: ghica@fig.citib.com (Renato Ghica)
Subject: old trunks
Originator: ghica@duck
Organization: Citibank IBISM
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 15:00:57 GMT


anyone know of a store/magazine/book dealing with the
restoration of old trunks?

I need handles, brass pieces, corners, locks etc.
I'm in the NY area.


thanks.
-- 

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"These views are my own. / Mail me or Flame me"
From: rschorr@kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Re: Electric Clock
Date: 8 Jan 93 18:19:20 CST
Organization: University of Kansas Academic Computing Services

In article <144863@lll-winken.LLNL.GOV>, jeff_roberts@esciqm.es.llnl.gov (Jeff Roberts) writes:
> My wife and I have an 'old' (1940's?) electric clock, General Electric 
> Westminster Chime, that needs a new motor.  The existing motor will run 
> for a couple minutes, then stop.  I have tried to lubricate the motor, but 
> this does not seem to help.  Does anyone know where to look for 
> replacement motors?  Specifics: model 416; motor type B3, 59M31.  This 
> clock has more sentimental value than anything else, but we are also 
> interested in its value.  Thanks to anyone who can help.
> 
> 
> Jeff Roberts        
> (jeff_roberts@esciqm.es.llnl.gov)
> Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
> P.O. Box 808  L-365
> Livermore, CA 94551-0808
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: sharen@iscnvx.lmsc.lockheed.com (Sharen A. Rund)
Subject: Re: Hot water and old bottles
Organization: Lockheed Missiles and Space Co.
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 93 21:10:35 GMT

In article <watpod78.726513597@cunews> watpod78@alfred.carleton.ca (Phil Culhane) writes:
>Please never combine the above!  As you get into the older bottles, particularly the 1800's and beyond, the glass is nowhere near as pure as modern glass, therefore is much more unstable.  If there are any weaknesses in the glass (and there almost always are) in the form of open bubbles, potstones (little black stones which appear as impurities in the glass) there is a good chance they will "open up", sometimes dramatically, when an old bottle is exposed to extremes of heat or cold.  Therefore, never put 



o
>

sorry, I have to intervene at this point - I believe the original poster
said fill the bottle with a mixture of dishwasher soap & hot water & let
it soak - the hot water referred to doesn't have to be boiling - anywhere
from cool to warm will do the trick

[ rest of stuff deleted ]

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From: tommy@boi.hp.com (Tom Peterson)
Subject: Re: Cleaning old bottles?????
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 19:09:13 GMT
Organization: Hewlett-Packard / Boise, Idaho
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1.3 PL7]

John Wiehn (wiehn@gdc.com) wrote:
: 
: I recently have acquired several old soda/beer bottles from around the
: turn of the century.  What is the best method for cleaning the inside
: of the bottle???
: 
: Do they have bottle brushes that can get in a half inch hole??
: 
: John Wiehn
: Email: WIEHN@EVAX.GDC.COM
:--------------------------------------------

On a similar note I found a few old beer bottles and coffee cans in the     
basement of the last house I restored.  I found these while excavating
a "crawl space" in the basement.  Since it would have been impossible
to have put this "trash" into the area where it was after the house
was constructed, I am assuming these were left by the builders in 1905.

The problem with these bottles and cans is that they have paper labels
which are still somewhat intact (and somewhat falling off). I would 
I don't dare get the labels wet.  I have thought about trying to
reattach the labels with a spray adhesive and/or varnish. Maybe
clean them with a soft brush ?

If these were empty bottles with no labels, I would simply clean them
with dishsoap and water.  Using a bottle brush as John suggested, I
have done this many times with no adverse affect. Sometimes the stuff
gets pretty caked on old bottles, especially if they were found in a
river or some other "yucky" place (the best places to find old bottles   
are always "yucky" B^).

Any suggestions?

"The bottle was dusty but the liquor was clean"

Tom Peterson
tommy@boi.hp.com
From: chipc@dsinet (Chip Colby)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Re: Another watch question
Date: 11 Jan 93 16:11:55 GMT
Organization: Digital Systems International, Inc.
X-Newsreader: TIN [version 1.1 PL6]

Dale Wedge (aa440@cleveland.Freenet.Edu) wrote:
: 
: I've got a pocket watch from (20's or 30's, I think).  It is a
: Waltham with a white porcelain background, minute and hour hand,
: plus a second hand located in the bottom center of the watch.
: 
: The wind up mechanism is at the top with a key chain holder that
: goes over the wind mechanism.  The back is engraved with the
: initials of the guy that owned it.  It has no date, runs well,
: etc.
: 
: Just wondering

	Pretty sketchy...Kind of hard to tell you much.  You will have
	to do two things for me to provide you more information:

	1.	Open up the watch and look for a model name and a
		marking specifying the number of jewels in the watch.
		If you give me the serial #, I can tell you when it 
		was made.  It would also be real useful to know any 
		markings on the case, such as who made it and what 
		it is made of.

	2.	Measure the watch movement so that it's size can be 
		determined.

	With this information, I can tell you something more than
	"You have a Waltham watch".

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From: au500@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Linda Zinn)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Re: Cleaning old bottles?????
Date: 7 Jan 1993 22:51:05 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: au500@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Linda Zinn)
NNTP-Posting-Host: slc10.ins.cwru.edu


In a previous article, wiehn@gdc.com (John Wiehn) says:

>
>I recently have acquired several old soda/beer bottles from around the
>turn of the century.  What is the best method for cleaning the inside
>of the bottle???

Seems to me I read somewhere that you can use water and gravel...just put
some in and swish it around and the gravel will scrape away the more
stubborn crud inside. I haven't tried this yet, but I've had some
jars/bottles that no amount of brushing with detergent would touch, and it
seems feasible.

Linda Zinn
au500@cleveland.freenet.edu

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From: pvmason@cco.caltech.edu (Peter V. Mason)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Antiques Symposium February 6 in South Pasadena, Calif.
Date: 12 Jan 1993 00:35:17 GMT
Organization: California Institute of Technology, Pasadena
NNTP-Posting-Host: alumni.caltech.edu
Keywords: Antiques, symposium

    The QUESTERS
    El Molino Chapter
     
    Cordially invites you to an 

                         ANTIQUES SYMPOSIUM  

                    Saturday, February 6, 1993
                         9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

DOOR PRIZES                                         REFRESHMENTS

                   Oneonta Congregational Church 
              1515 Garfield Avenue, South Pasadena, Calif.
                   (One block north of Huntington Drive)
                                                   
    How to Bid at an Auction   
    Pam Beardon                

          An auctioneer, appraiser and lecturer, Pam
          will share with us her secrets on how to bid at
          an auction.

    Wedgwood                 
    Robert Butz               

          A lecturer and historian, Robert will lecture
          with slides on the history of Wedgwood.  

    Costume Jewelry          
    Don Fletchall             

          A lecturer and collector of costume jewelry,
          Don will show us slides of interesting costume
          jewelry.

Founded in 1944, the Questers is a national non-profit
organization dedicated to the study of antiques and to the
donation of funds for the preservation and restoration of
historical landmarks.  All proceeds of this symposium will
benefit local preservation and restoration projects.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Reservations by Feb. 1st.  
$10 donation per person. 
Includes program, door
prizes and refreshments.

Make check payable to:
The Questers, El Molino

Mail to:
Helen Henrickson
1105 Oakwood Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108

NAME__________________________      
                               (Please Print)
ADDRESS________________________
 
 ______________________________

 ______________________________


For multiple tickets, PLEASE print
additional names on the back.  Paid
tickets may be picked up at the door. 
Tickets purchased at the door
are $12. 

Further information:
D. Kroeger   818-799-3148
B. Castillo  818-792-3727
From: jwilson@msen.com (Jeff Wilson)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Upcoming Arts and Crafts Conference in Asheville, NC
Date: 7 Jan 1993 19:16:38 -0500
Organization: Msen, Inc. -- Ann Arbor, Michigan
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: garnet.msen.com
Summary: Notice of Arts and Crafts Conference Feb 19th in North Carolina
Keywords: Arts and Crafts Stickley Mission Pottery Conference

For those who are interested in furniture and decorative arts of the
Arts and Crafts period, there will be a conference Feb 19-21, 1993 in
Asheville, North Carolina.

This is the sixth year for this conference, held at the Grove Park Inn,
a resort hotel built and furnished in the Arts and Crafts Style.  There
are many interesting discussions and an antique show with dozens of
dealers.

If you are interested in early 20th Century American pottery, mission
furniture, Gustav Stickley, Elbert Hubbard, Roycrofters metalware, etc.,
I highly recommend this conference.  I've attended the past two and 
thoroughly enjoyed it.

Reservations can be made through the Grove Park Inn at (704) 252-2711.

If you have specific questions, I'd be glad to try and answer them
via e-mail.

Jeff Wilson
Applied Computer Solutions, Inc.
jwilson@msen.com
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: glm60@cas.org (Gary Metz)
Subject: Brass Microscope Wanted 
Reply-To: glm60@cas.org
Organization: anon
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 12:06:46 GMT

I would like to buy a microscope that is all brass, including the base. It must
be complete and in good working condition. If any of you have such an item for
sale or know of a source for one, please contact me by e-mail. Thanks in
advance.
Newsgroups: rec.antiques,rec.collecting
From: gizmo@leland.Stanford.EDU (Giselle C. Sered)
Subject: Purchase Johnson Bros china pieces
Organization: DSG, Stanford University, CA 94305, USA
Distribution: usa
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 93 06:53:10 GMT

I am trying to complete a set of china made by Johnson Bros England.
The pieces are marked:  English Chippendale; Johnson Bros England;
Design Patent 103232.  

Johnson Bros was purchased by Wedgewood, but this pattern (a cranberry
floral pattern) was discontinued before the purchase.

Please reply by e-mail.

Thank you.  Giselle Sered
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: weissborn@DFWVX1.DALLAS.SDS.SLB.COM
Subject: Re: Seeking EDISON Phonograph record
Reply-To: weissborn@dfwdsr.sinet.slb.com
Organization: Schlumberger Data Services - Dallas
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 93 22:24:17 GMT

In article <1ipj7kINNoi4@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu>, cs191@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Syd Mcgrew Phillips) writes:
>
>1
>I am seeking a phonograph record that will play on an EDISON.
>The type I'm looging for is different from the victrola's.
>It must be compatible with the original diamond tip stylus
>design invented by edison.   Any idea what one would cost?


Check your local flea markets and/or antique shops.  The
records you are looking for are about 1/4" thick or thicker.
Almost all are label "EDISON".

Prices can be anywhere from $1.00-$50.00 depending on who
is recorded and condition.  Unfortunately, all to many 
antique dealers slap a $10.00 price on a record that is
very common and/or in very bad condition.  Haggle if you can.

By the way, if you have an EDISON, you can get an adapter that
will allow you to play the RCA-style of 78's.  They run
about $100-150.00

Bill Weissborn

Newsgroups: rec.antiques
From: schutt@netcom.com (David G. Schutt)
Subject: Re: Seeking EDISON Phonograph record
Organization: Netcom - Online Communication Services  (408 241-9760 guest) 
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1993 03:55:15 GMT

cs191@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Syd Mcgrew Phillips) writes:


>1
>I am seeking a phonograph record that will play on an EDISON.
>The type I'm looging for is different from the victrola's.
>It must be compatible with the original diamond tip stylus
>design invented by edison.   Any idea what one would cost?

Shouldn't cost much because most phonographs won't play them. They
are recorded with the grooves going up and down (vertical) whereas
ordinary phonograph records have the grooves modulated from side to
side (lateral recording).

I think many antique stores have a few Edison records.
From: cs191@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Syd Mcgrew Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: Seeking EDISON Phonograph record
Date: 10 Jan 1993 16:35:00 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio (USA)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


1
I am seeking a phonograph record that will play on an EDISON.
The type I'm looging for is different from the victrola's.
It must be compatible with the original diamond tip stylus
design invented by edison.   Any idea what one would cost?
Newsgroups: rec.antiques,rec.collecting
From: dsnow@crusader.torolab.ibm.com (Dwaine Snow)
Subject: Sports Card Auction 
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 12:52:44 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: IBM


Sportscard Auction

------------------------------------------------------------------
RULES:
1) Buyer pays postage
2) Raises should be at least 25 cents
3) Current bids will be: going once
                         going twice
                         gone!
4) Bids will be updated daily, when possible.
5) All cards are mint unless noted
6) I will try to contact all bidders as their bids are received.
7) Checks over $10 will need to clear before shipping
8) All prices are in US funds.
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        Card(s)                                 Min Bid         Current Bid
BASEBALL:
90 Leaf Ken Griffey Jr.                         $10.00          $10.00 GLB
90 Leaf Dave Justice RC                         $10.00
90 Leaf Marquis Grissom RC                      $2.00
90 Leaf Delino Deshields RC                     $2.00
90 Leaf Deion Sanders RC                        $3.00
90 Leaf Carlos Baerga RC                        $3.00
91 Fleer Ultra Juan Guzman RC                   $5.00
92 Fleer Ultra Ken Griffey Jr Gold Glove        $5.00            $5.00 GLB
92 Fleer Ultra Roberto Alomar Gold Glove        $5.00
92 Pinnacle Ken Griffey Jr Team 2000            $3.00
92 Pinnacle Roberto Alomar Team 2000            $3.00
92 Pinnacle Eric Karros Team 2000               $2.00


HOCKEY:
88/89 OPC Brett Hull RC                         $40.00
80/81 OPC Mark Messier RC 60/40 centered        $50.00
90/91 UD Pavel Bure RC                          $10.00
91/92 UD Canada Cup Sets incl Russians &
                              Lindros           $10.00
90/91 Score USA Factory Set (Sealed)
        incl 5 bonus Lindros Cards              $20.00


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Newsgroups: rec.antiques
Subject: griswald pans
From: dyckbd@brandonu.ca
Date: 6 Jan 93 14:41:49 CST
Organization: Brandon University, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada

I am seeking a cast iron griswald pan with the spiderweb pattern.
I know little of cost or value, I just want to do something nice
for my girlfriend's mom.

Seeking brownie points like crasy.

Brian Dyck
internet dyckbd@brandonu.ca
ph. (204) 727-0197

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