Feature Auction: C.C.B Co Creek Chub Bait Co Fishing Lure Cardboard Circa 1930’s

Published on February 3, 2016 by Shebley

I found this, and a few other old lure and reel boxes at an estate sale last weekend. I guessing this dates to around the 1930s based on the other boxes and the patent dates on them. I love the fish graphics on this one.

If you have some old reels or lures that a box would make them complete come check out this box and the others we have listed.

Here’s the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Box-ONLY-C-C-B-Co-Creek-Chub-Bait-Co-Fishing-Lure-Cardboard-Circa-1930s-/391376923587?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Featured Auction: Cutco Knives

Published on January 9, 2016 by Shebley

If you are looking for a good deal on Cutco knives we have several Pearl white knives for sale this week. We have 9 different styles for sale including a French Chef knife, butcher knife, paring knife, spatula and even a knife block. Here’s you chance to bid on the best made knives in the world!

We sent them back to the factory for sharpening and cleaning, so, even though these knives are used they are as sharp as the day they were first sold.

Find out more, or bid on them by clicking here.

Featured Auction: Vintage Mechanical Kiddie Christmas Cards

Published on November 11, 2015 by Shebley

I remember the designs from my childhood my guess is that they were sold sometime in the late 1950’s or early 1960’s.

Originally there were 22 cards in this box. A few were used, because now the lot contains 17. Each card is different, some have wonderful greetings on the back.

This one, for example, includes the sweet little greeting:

“This horse must pull me very fast,

I’m hurrying to you –

With Christmas wishes oh his back

To last the whole year through!”

There’s even a couple of cards for the Teacher!

One special card, for your best friend included – it features a fuzzy/velvet finish.

Originally sold at Lustre Lane Greeting Card Co, in Portland Oregon – there is a price sticker on the bottom of the box.

You can see the whole assortment of 17 cards and bid on them – click here to go to the Mechanical Christmas Card auction.

Featured Auction: Transparent Polaroid Sun 660

Published on October 26, 2015 by Shebley

The Square Body Polaroid Sun 660 was introduced in 1981.

It was the first in the range to use Polaroid’s patented Sonar Autofocus device. The distance to the subject was calculated by emitting an sonar (ultrasonic) pulse which then was captured again. The time difference between the sent versus received pulse gave the distance measurement. The sonar emmiter/receiver is the big gold disk next to the lens.

To demonstrate the features of this camera, Polaroid produced transparent versions. They were provided to camera stores so a person could see the functioning parts of the Sun 660 camera.

You can see a similar transparent camera and read more about them on the Impossible blog.

If you’d like to own a piece of Polaroid history and join in the auction – click here to bid!

Featured Auction: Bausch & Lomb, The American Agriculturist Microscope Circa 1880

Published on October 11, 2015October 11, 2015 by Shebley

This little microscope is under 2 inches. An early microscope bottom of black is etched in Bausch & Lomb Optical Co Rochester N.Y. Pat Jan 8 ’78. Box shows some wear and top says American Agriculturist Microscope from Orange Judd Company, 245 Broadway, New York.
HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURALIST MICROSCOPE (From:http://www.microscope-antiques.com/ag.html)
Starting in 1877, the American Agriculturalist Magazine advertised this diminutive instrument. It was touted as an aid to the farmer in detecting contamination and deterioration of e.g. seeds. It could also be used by children to explore the little things around us. The earliest version is labelled with a ‘PAT. APP’D FOR’ whereas shortly later, the patent date was added; this patent date as stated on the slightly later instruments, is Jan 8, 1878. This is patent number —– issued to J.J. Bausch.

The Orange Judd company address, as given in the 1877 through 1880 editions of the American Agriculturist was 245 Broadway, the address on this. Starting in 1881, the address had changed to 751 Broadway, the address on the green box.

Bid Here: American Agriculturist Orange Judd Antique Microscope Bausch & Lomb

2015 Holiday Release – Happens Today!

Published on October 1, 2015October 1, 2015 by Shebley

2015 Holiday Season is right around the corner – can you believe it?

Holiday Village Lighted Houses
Vintage Die Cut
Old Greeting cards, Christmas Wrapping Paper
Vintage gift tins, for your favorite fruit cake
Vintage & Contemporary Mr. Christmas lights & decor
Fabriche Santa Figures

These and lots more are now available at clovercity eBay store. Get there fast, these unique items sell out fast!

Featured Auction: Aida Express 1500 500 CP Petromax Special Camp Lantern West Germany

Published on September 28, 2015 by Shebley

This large kerosene lantern is an Aida Model 1500, 500cp. Aida was a brand name of J. Hirschhorn AG, Berlin, Germany and in 1928 it was taken over by Ehrich & Graetz who continued to use the Aida brand. Most of this Model 1500’s parts were made of brass with nickel plated.

Is one was found locally, here in the Puget Sound. It is untested. The nickle plate has areas of oxidation – see close-up photos. Original glass – no cracks or chips.

For more information about this lantern, click here.

Add this to your collection – or put it back in use.

Bidding is now open – click here to place your bid.

First Day of Fall – Only 7 Days Until Our Holiday Release!

Published on September 23, 2015 by Shebley

Yes, that’s right. Today is the first day of fall. How did that happen so quickly? No lie, I will miss the hot, sunny days of summer. But the truth be told, I can hardly wait for pumpkin spice pancakes, spiced cider, hot chocolate and Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones.

Which reminds me of why I’m posting today. We are only seven days away from our annual Fall Holiday Release.

All year long, summer included, we search for unique, vintage and collectible Thanksgiving and Christmas items. The Fall Holiday Release is when we make our finds available on eBay.

This season we have lots of cool Thanksgiving die cuts, Christmas Village houses and accessories, vintage wrapping paper and holiday decor to name a few.

Visit our store on October first – our unique selection sells out fast.

Till then, happy Autumn.

Featured Auction: Pentax 645 Medium Format SLR Film Camera + 75mm & 45mm Lens Backs Bundle

Published on September 18, 2015 by Shebley

Looking for a medium format film camera? This camera is unique in that Pentax created it as Single Lens Reflex camera – instead of the traditional view camera format of most medium format cameras. This makes it great for those people who prefer to focus through a viewfinder, not ground glass. It accepts 120, 220 roll film, and 70mm film types.

With a shutter speed of 15 – 1/1000 sec, this Pentax film camera lets you capture moving pictures with utmost clarity. Now you will get more number of photos per roll as this Pentax medium format camera employs 6×4.5 format. The Pentax 645 comes with multiple exposure modes – P, Tv, Av, M, B, X – to achieve the optimal conditions required for shooting different scenes. The center-weighted meter pattern in this Pentax film camera loses focus on the edges, achieving more emphasis on the cente rmost part of the image. The standard grip of this Pentax medium format camera adds to improved maneuverability and handling ability.

Pre-owned by a working photographer – this camera was used for aerial photography back in the day when they used hot air balloons instead of drones!

This bundle comes with lots of extras!

Including:

Pentax SMC – 645 Camera Body
SMC Pentax-A 645 75mm F/2.8 lens w/ cap
SMC Pentax-A 45mm f/2.8 Lens w/cap
2 – 120 Film Backs
Nylon Shoulder Strap and plastic eye cup
Pentax 645 Manual & 2 Pamphlets about SMC Lenses

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/391265943522?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Polaroid Vintage Pink Cool Cam

Published on September 15, 2015 by Shebley

This weeks featured auction is:

Polaroid Cool Cam 600 Instant film Camera Pink Vintage

Made in United Kingdom

The Polaroid 600 Cool Cam Pink was created as a limited edition point-and-shoot camera that is great for anyone just starting out with instant photography – or those looking for a fun, flashy alternative camera. Modeled closely from the Sun 600 models, The Cool Cam Pink”s boxy pink and grey housing includes a built-in automatic flash so it can be used inside and outdoors.

These vintage cameras are getting harder to find – and prices are increasing. Here’s your chance to bid on one!

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