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johnnyboy's picture
Submitted by johnnyboy on Thu, 01/24/2008 - 16:08.

This group is devoted to sharing information and meeting people interested in collecting sports collectibles and memorabilia. This includes all major sports such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, horse racing, and even bowling.

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E.J.Larrabee wooden crate

Submitted by cathii316 on Sun, 11/09/2008 - 12:13.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

wood

Marks or Signature

company name, item number, customer's name

Date Made

1890's

Price Paid (If known)

none

Size and Dimension

14"D x 11"H x 21"W

Weight

unknown

Condition

Good

History

Given to me by a friend. His grandfather had this in his attic in Maine for years.

Description

E.J. Larabee wooden biscuit crate.  One of the many companies that were combined to make what is now Nabisco.  Circa 1890.

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Biscuit Crate Front
Biscuit Crate Side

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Trap---Antique Wolf Gear trap

Submitted by ljnbjn on Wed, 11/05/2008 - 07:27.

Category

Other

Medium

steel

Marks or Signature

Date Made

not sure

Price Paid (If known)

was left to us by father

Size and Dimension

26 inches long by 22 inch jaw span

Weight

22 lbs

Condition

Excellent

History

is from Europe. Usually made in Germany, it was used to catch fox by the head, thus killing them instantly. A string was used to tie onto the trigger mechanism through the hollow tube and a piece of meat or etc was tied to the string. When the fox pulled on the bait it was struck about the head & shoulder. .

Description

 This trap is called a Gear trap and is from Europe. Usually made in Germany, it was used to catch fox by the head, thus killing them instantly. A string was used to tie onto the trigger mechanism through the hollow tube and a piece of meat or etc was tied to the string. When the fox pulled on the bait it was struck about the head & shoulder

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autograph 1952 brooklyn dodgers baseball

Submitted by mymary on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 14:46.

Category

Sports Cards & Sport Items

Medium

Baseball

Marks or Signature

brooklyn dodgers

Date Made

1952

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

Description

 

Has all of the dodgers and signatures including jackie robinson

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Muhammad Ali Signed Book

Submitted by looking-to-sell-it on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 19:04.

Category

Sports Memorabilia

Medium

Marks or Signature

Ali and author both signed the book

Date Made

1993

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

Description

Signature says For Gary Enjoy Howard L. Bingham 10-19-93 and then below signature reads Muhammad Ali

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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dale earnhardt collectors card

Submitted by aimeedew on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 19:18.

Category

Sports Cards & Sport Items

Medium

paper

Marks or Signature

gold signature 1 of 10,000 #180

Date Made

1994/1995

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

3"x4"

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

it is in a sealed case no history known. There is another card in the case from "Hi-Tech Cards Inc." 1994

Description

two dale earnhardt cards one is a numbered one of 10,000 cards made.  It is #180.  the other is a card from 1994

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it

Dale Earnhardt cards - front
Dale Earnhardt cards - back

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Rare Antique Ford Motor Company Mirror Advertisement with Thermometer

Submitted by ChoicesiControl on Tue, 10/14/2008 - 14:14.

Category

Other

Medium

Glass Mirror, Inset Thermometer

Marks or Signature

Ford Motor Company

Date Made

1923

Price Paid (If known)

N/A

Size and Dimension

1 foot wide by 1 1/2 foot tall

Weight

About 8 pounds

Condition

Excellent

History

I bought it at a garage sell in Michigan about 10 years ago. This is an advertisement for the women market.

Description

nscriptions Read:

Ford (Logo)

$580

F.O.B. DETROIT

Coupe $520

Tudor Sedan $580

Fordor Sedan $660

(All prices f.o.b. Detroit)

Inquiries reveal why women are so highly enthusiastic aboutthe present Ford Car. It is good looking. A car of which you can be genuinelyproud. Unusually easy to drive and easy to park. Traditional Ford reliabilitylends confidence and brings complete relief from worry. Low cost and upkeepmake it an ideal personal car.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY, DETROIT, MICH.

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college mascot decanter

Submitted by sdgator on Fri, 10/10/2008 - 06:55.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

ceramic

Marks or Signature

ceramarte ltda McCormick Series

Date Made

1974

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

11 inches in height, 4 3/4 inch diameter base

Weight

1 lb at the most (empty)

Condition

Excellent

History

Purchased at a swap meet for $10 in 2006

Description

This is a ceramic(?) decanter in the form of the University of Michigan wolverine mascot. Hopefully the photo depicts the item well.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Croiseur Colbert Ship stamp

Submitted by faithkeepers59 on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 16:22.

Category

Maps, Charts, & Nautical

Medium

I'm not sure but I believe it's silver

Marks or Signature

Has the name croiseur Colbert,the Sign of Colbert's ship

Date Made

unknown

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

3"

Weight

Condition

Good

History

This was found in a garbage dumpster

Description

I'm not sure what this is,maybe someone can help me by identiflying it,I thought it was a paperweight but the top comes off to reveil a wood piece stuck inside,looks like an insignal that was used to stamp papers or something,this was found in a garbage dumpster,can somebody please tell me what this is and value.

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polaroid land camera model 95

Submitted by astrawn on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 17:09.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

Marks or Signature

polaroid

Date Made

1950

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

polaroid land camera model 95, in origanal box with camera, flash bulb in origanal box, meter in origanal box execelent cond.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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hubcaps

Submitted by karla kelly on Wed, 10/01/2008 - 14:44.

Category

Vintage Automobiles

Medium

metal

Marks or Signature

Date Made

mid to late 1950's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

They are the hubcaps from the first car my father ever owned. I think they are either from a DeSoto or a Buick Roadster, but am not really sure.

Description

Four hubcaps in mint condition.

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Item for Sale?

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Mike Schmidt autographed ticket stub

Submitted by rpray2 on Wed, 09/24/2008 - 10:45.

Category

Sports Memorabilia

Medium

Paper

Marks or Signature

Mike Schmidt

Date Made

1987

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

Description

I'd like to know thevalue of a ticket stubb Phillies third baseman and Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt signed on the occasion of his 500th home run. It is from Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, dated April 18, 1987. He signed the front.

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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stein made in germany

Submitted by cuddy815 on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 14:52.

Category

Ceramics & Porcelains

Medium

ceramic i think

Marks or Signature

made in germany on the bottom

Date Made

unknown

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

2 lbs or less

Condition

Mint

History

was given to me for a gift in the 1980's

Description

I know this stein is from germany, that is all it has on the bottom of it. I was given this as a gift in the 1980's and really know nothing more about it. any information about it would be greatly appreciated, and the value would be great too! thank you!!

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1911 detroit tiger ty cobb signed baseball

Submitted by duanemarkcum on Sun, 09/21/2008 - 10:23.

Category

Autographs

Medium

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1911

Price Paid (If known)

100

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Good

History

Description

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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Scandanavian lock?

Submitted by eweber on Sat, 09/20/2008 - 18:39.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

iron

Marks or Signature

none

Date Made

1850-1870

Price Paid (If known)

29.00

Size and Dimension

lock body is approx. 3 inches x 3 inches, loop is approx 5 inches, key has 5 lugs

Weight

1-2 pounds

Condition

Mint

History

found at auction

Description

sorry about the image

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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redbeard's picture

Adventure Map of Captain Ezra Diamond

Submitted by redbeard on Sat, 09/20/2008 - 05:32.

Category

General Antiques & Collectibles

Medium

Printed on Japanese Vellum

Marks or Signature

#1 of only 50 Special Limited Edition Prints

Date Made

Copyright 1933 Diamond Crystal Salt Co. St. Clair Michigan

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

20" x 26"

Weight

Condition

Fair

History

Unknown

Description

Written on the bottom right hand corner:

This special edition of the Adventure Map of Captain Ezra Diamond, printed on Japanese Vellum, is limited to Fifty Copies, of which the is No. 1

Print appears to be in original frame

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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silverware some rogers and sons WMA ROGERS AND STRATFORD SILVER CO.

Submitted by cuddy815 on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 20:45.

Category

Silver & Silver Overlay

Medium

some silver and silver overlay

Marks or Signature

silver spoon has carving 1881 rogers oneida LTD.

Date Made

on back of spoon 1881

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

6 ins. long and 1 3/8 across spoon

Weight

Condition

Mint

History

got at auction about 40 years ago

Description

got this spoon and other silverware at auction

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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cuddy815's picture

wedding band set

Submitted by cuddy815 on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 19:28.

Category

Jewelry & Gemstones

Medium

unknown

Marks or Signature

18 kt H.G.E. symbol of a U with arrow going through it

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

under 4 ozs.

Condition

Good

History

Description

this was found in box of junk bought at  auction

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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pocket ashtray

Submitted by cuddy815 on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 09:45.

Category

Tobacciana

Medium

plastic and metal

Marks or Signature

none that i can see

Date Made

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

1 1/2 inch around and about a half inch high

Weight

less than one pound

Condition

Excellent

History

unknown

Description

this was found in a box of stuff and i dont know any history or anything but would like to...any information on this would be greatly appreciated. and value as well thanks

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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1930's - 1940's Sprich Englisch book

Submitted by Elena17 on Thu, 09/18/2008 - 13:50.

Category

Books & Manuscripts

Medium

Paper

Marks or Signature

Written by Ein Sprachhelfer and Lehrer Zugleich

Date Made

1930's - 1940's

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Approx. 7.5 inches tall and 5 inches across.

Condition

Good

History

Grandfather brought it back from Germany in World War 2.

Description

It has some wear on the binding but other than that, it's in perfect shape.

It is an old translation book for Germans to teach them English.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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WW2 books

Submitted by Elena17 on Wed, 09/17/2008 - 14:42.
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Does anyone here know anything about World War 2 books? Because I have one and I'm not sure how much it's worth or anything.

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World War II 1933 German book

Submitted by Elena17 on Wed, 09/17/2008 - 10:34.

Category

Books & Manuscripts

Medium

Marks or Signature

Written in German. Front cover says Deutschland erwacht. Has the number 8 on the spine. The title page says it was written Nov. 1933.

Date Made

1933

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

height is approx 13 inches by 9.5 inches. It has 150 pages.

Weight

Condition

Good

History

My grandfather got the book in Germany in World War 2

Description

Inside title page reads " Mein Name, ben ich mir aus eigner Kraft erwarb, ift mein Titel"

All pictures inside the book are original and real and were pasted and taped in the book by whoever wrote it.

 Pictures include Hitler from 1923 to 1933, pictures of Dr Frid, pictures of Dr Goebbels, an some original propaganda from that time.

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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Antique Post Cards

Submitted by Phil_D on Tue, 09/16/2008 - 13:00.

Category

Trading Cards

Medium

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1930-1940

Price Paid (If known)

Size and Dimension

Weight

Condition

Excellent

History

Description

Old Post Cards  of  Movies --16 cards

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Item for Sale?

Yes, list item as "For Sale"


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ferris wheel seat

Submitted by jmontgomery82 on Sun, 09/14/2008 - 19:17.

Category

Other

Medium

metal

Marks or Signature

Date Made

1960's?

Price Paid (If known)

?

Size and Dimension

?

Weight

?

Condition

Fair

History

found online, i think there are more of these around

Description

its a ferris wheel chair/seat (large) from the old Santa Monica Pier ferris wheel. rusty and banged up.

 

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Item for Sale?

No, I don't want to sell it


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