OFFICIAL RAILROAD RR STANDARD BALL DIAL 16 size, Open face three-foot dial. OEM (New/old stock). "Box Car Arabic". Never applied to a movement. Just removed from my personal collection. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. INVEST IN HARD ASSEATS; DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET OR BONDS. BUY HISTORIC AND COLLECTIBLE HARD ASSETS.
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Offered is this circa 1910-1921, very scarce, Macgregor DEEP GROOVE Golf Club that was designed to significantly enhance the backspin of a golf ball...
Offered for consideration, is a wonderful and rarely found, early 20th century, English, "DENTIST" sign in brass measuring 12 3/4ths inches wide x 7 inches high.
The sign advertises the office of "James H. Groom. Dentist.", and remains in fine condition with rich, deep-toned, original patina and some very minor warping due to its many years of age. The lettering is actually impressed into the surface and is painted black...
Offered are two, very nice, circa 1915, smooth face, hickory shaft, golf clubs. Smooth face golf clubs fell out of fashion and perhaps function by the very early 1900s, but they were still offered in catalogues for a number of years beyond this date.
The 1st club is marked "FORGAN & SO.." and sports signs of honorable use and wear with faint pitting and has an original grip. The club has a straight shaft, an appealing patina and measures 38.5 inches from the top of the shaft to the heel...
Circa 1910-1921, very scarce, MacGregor, DEEP GROOVE Golf Club that was designed to significantly enhance the backspin of a golf ball. As history would have it, these clubs actually worked and gave an unfair advantage to those professionals who were adept at using them!
The sole of the club is marked MASHIE NIBLICK...
A pair of extra large and heavy keys, dating 17th.-18th. century.
The keys with large oval bows, long stems, absence of collars and very peculiar bits.
For very large locks.
Size: Both 16-17 cm. each.
Provenance: Birgit og Bent Wolstrup Collection
This is the original 11 1/4" by 12 1/2" painted face from a 19th century grandfather or grandmother clock, probably American, circa 1840. It stands as a work of folk art in and of itself. How the piece became separated from its clock will forever remain a mystery. There is no maker's name or town, just the Roman numeral numbers, and a theme of strawberries and leaves, along with gold decoration in the corners...
Offered is a wonderful example of a late 19thC Pharmacy "tool of the trade" known as a pill machine but often referred to as a pill roller.
Pill machines were designed to enhance the productivity of the early pharmacist, and this design was, indeed, popular for many, many years. This pill machine is designed with 24 tubes for medicine-making.
The condition is very good, sporting a nice patina commensurate with its age and use...
Offered is this circa 1910s, very scarce, Macgregor DEEP GROOVE Golf Club that was designed to significantly enhance the backspin of a golf ball...
This is an exceptional example of a circa 1915, MacGregor, DEEP GROOVE golf club that was designed to significantly enhance the backspin of a golf ball. As history would have it, these clubs actually worked and gave an unfair advantage to those professionals who were adept at using them! In 1921, RIBBED GOLF CLUBS were banned just after the OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP by both the R&A and USGA.
The sole of the club is marked MASHIE...
This is a graphic pin cushion from the 1860's in brown, blue and tan star pattern. The back is a egg wash blue linen. It has a nice blue velvet saw tooth edge that goes around the middle of the cushion. It is all hand sewn, a real work of art. It is worn but mellow and nice. It is 8" diameter and is 4" high.
A nice surviving example of a Civil War era pin cushion.
This strawberry pin cushion has been enhanced with black pins or maybe it was made that way. It is all hand sewn, has ink seed markings, felt top that is faded and is stuffed firmly with cotton. It is the size of a lime to give you a visual idea. It is 3" long. Circa 1880-90
A beatiful set of three very large early Euopean Iron keys for Gates or strong doors, 17th.-18th. century.
The lot consists of:
1. A very large iron key with a heart-shaped bow, long stem and folded reenforced bit, later 17th. century, 19 cm. long.
2. A very large massive key with oval bow, long thick stem and small bit, 18th. century,20 cm. long.
3...
This is an Art Deco Era Pocket Watch from a Virginia, USA Estate. One of Many Watches recently acquired. This WATCH Does Run; however, is missing a Dial. Movement OVEMENT reads: A592507/ Adjusted Illinois / Illinois Springfield Watch Co./ 17 Jewels. Metallic Dial needs light repaint. Being Sold As is As Found.
Offered is this circa 1910-1921, very scarce, Kroydon DEEP GROOVE Golf Club with atypically-designed grooves called BRICK FACE.
Deep grooved clubs were designed to significantly enhance the backspin of a golf ball. As history would have it, these clubs actually worked and gave an unfair advantage to those professionals who were adept at using them! In 1921, RIBBED GOLF CLUBS were banned just after the OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP by both the R&A and USGA.
The back of the club is stamped as follows: "K...
Offered are three C1905-1930, hickory shaft golf clubs from Edinburgh, Scotland.
The first club, a ladies' MASHIE iron, is stamped with the following: "HENDRY & BISHOP Ltd. - EDINBURGH - Made in Scotland - Warrented Hand Forged - SPECIAL (L) with the MITRE BRAND" cleek mark. This circa 1930 club has a handsome construction and measures 35 inches to the heel. The straight hickory shaft sports a nice patina, and its original leather grip is in good condition. The club head is in good condition...
Antique hanging yard scale made of brass and iron, dated 1903. The markings on the beam are very clear and readable; manufacture hallmark, date 1903 and the opposite side is stamped with the number 65.
MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 17 ΒΌ inches (43,7 cm)
CONDITION: in good condition with showing its age and usage patina.
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Offered is a rare, circa 1910-1921, Macgregor DEEP GROOVE Golf Club that was designed to significantly enhance the backspin of a golf ball. As history would have it, the clubs actually worked and gave an unfair advantage to those professionals who were adept at using them.
The back of the club is stamped as follows: WONT-RUST 9-R ACCURATE - BAKSPIN (with arrow) MASHIE-NIBLICK and an oval stamp with MACGREGOR, DAYTON OH.
In 1921, RIBBED GOLF CLUBS were banned by the R&A and USGA just after...
