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E-News©
April 2005
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From the Attic |
Come meet "$weet $ally" a c.1930s
bar slot machine with interchangeable spinning discs. Manufactured by
the Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago. Value: $3600.00
Read article Yard Sales, Schmard Sales. CONSIGNMENT = $ALE$
below and learn how easy it is to consign with Showcase Antique Center.
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In Our Showcases |
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Three Higgins Seiter Rabbit Plates.
Priced at $425.00 each.
Stunning Burl Cordial Box with original
etched glassware. c.1850. Price: $2500.00
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Antiques and Vintage Collectibles
Spotlight... |
Banks-Ceramic
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Banks-Mechanical
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Cast Iron Owl Mechanical Bank
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| Cast Iron Owl Mechanical Bank, an Owl With Yellow Glass Eyes and Swiveling Head Is Perched On A Log Awaiting Receipt Of Your Coin, Missing Trap.
Marked Pat'd. Sept. 21 & 28, 1880.
Height=7.38 Price: $795.00
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Cast Iron Cabin Mechanical Bank
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| Cast iron cabin mechanical bank; manufactured by J. & E. Stevens; closure marked "Pat'd. Feb. 2, 1875."
Height=3.75 Price: $995.00 |
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"Always Did 'Spise A Mule" Mechanical Bank
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| Cast iron "Always did 'spise a mule" mechanical bank; manufactured by J. & E. Stevens; bottom of bank marked "Pat'd. Apr. 22, 1879 & pend'g.;" Missing closure.
Length=9.5 Price: $1,750.00 Price: $395.00 |
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"Thrifty" The Wise Pig Still Bank
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Hubley, No. 822, cast iron. The impressed words on the valise read: "The Wise Pig. Save a Penny Yesterday, Another Today. Tomorrow Save Another to Keep the Wolf Away." The word "Thrifty" is impressed on the base.
Height=6.5 Price: $225.00
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Cast Iron Dutch Girl Still Bank
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Cast Iron Dutch Girl Still Bank: a Dutch girl dressed in a pale green dress with white apron and hat carries a bouquet of red and yellow tulips, unmarked.
Height=5.25 Price: $185.00
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Stop and Go Still Bank
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Cast iron Stop and Go still bank: the sides with the red light are marked "Stop;" and the sides with the green light are marked "Save" and contain the coin slots; unmarked.
Height=5.75 Price: $950.00
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Baseball Player Still Bank
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Baseball Player Cast Iron Still Bank by A. C. Williams; unmarked; circa 1909. Height=5.75 Price: $275.00
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Stop by Our Store and See Our Large Selection of Banks! |
A Penny Saved
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Barnum's unprecedented media campaign Penny banks are treasured toys to some and fascinating mechanical devices to others. These unique items enjoy quite a history.
There are still banks, essentially without moving parts, in which you simply insert money without the assistance of a mechanical device. Mechanical banks, those that flip coins into a receptor, may use a spring-driven device to shoot the coin from one part of the bank to the slot. Other mechanical banks are weight driven with intricate mechanics that make them move and create a little fun along the way. A familiar example is the clown that sticks out his tongue to receive the coin, then retracts it thereby allowing the coin to fall into the bank.
Banks were made of cast iron, tin, pottery, wood, pot metal, and glass and depicted many aspects of American lifefrom folk art to political campaigns, corporate branding to World's Fairs.
The principal foundries were J.E. Stevens, Cromwell, Conn.; Hubley Mfg. Co., Lancaster, Pa.; Reading Foundry Co., Reading, Pa.; Enterprise Mfg. Co.,Phila., Pa.; The Shepherd Co., Buffalo, N.Y.; Kenton Hardware Co., Kenton, Ohio; Grey Iron Casting Co., Columbia, Pa.
Fun Facts
Vending machines are an ancient invention, dating back to 200 B.C. when holy water was dispensed from coin-operated vases! |
Stuart's Musings
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Women of the Victorian era had an array of clothing accessories no longer used by today¹s woman, such as the posy holders. One clothing accessory that is a favorite among collectors is the skirt lifter. These enchanting items were used to raise the hem of a lady's skirt by gripping it between the two discs. A cord ran through the loop on the top of the head of the lifter and was threaded through the belt. A pull of the cord allowed the skirt to raise when stepping out from a carriage, walking on lawns or pathways, or going up or down stairs.
The top of the skirt lifter, often made of polished brass, featured a raised decoration or pressed image.
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Here's a Sampling of Victorian Accessories from Our Web Site:
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Victorian Brass Skirt Lifter
Victorian brass skirt lifter with stork decor.
Length=2 Price: $165.00
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Victorian Brass Skirt Lifter
Victorian brass skirt lifter with filigree design.
Length=4.5 Sold: $250.00
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Brass Skirt Lifter
Brass skirt lifter depicting a man's hand closed in a fist; Marked "Regd. Nov. 14, 1876, g. Mcd."
Length=5.75 Sold: $295.00
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SOLD!!!
Impressive sale number 1:
Four Victorian Era Skirt Lifters. Sold: $1000.00
Impressive sale number 2:
Royal Bayreuth Rose Tapestry Figural Shoe and Seven-
Piece Cake Set. Sold: $1365.00
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Yard Sales, Schmard Sales.
CONSIGNMENT = $ALE$
"If you have something old, bring it in - it could be a
valuable antique or collectible. Having an expert look at it is the best way to
find out."
-Stuart Brody, owner and appraiser, Showcase Antique
Center
Do you have a valuable or family heirloom you'd like to sell?
Our consignment arrangement is the prime outlet for getting the best possible
price for your antiques and collectibles.
Not sure what your item is worth? Our highly qualified
appraisers will determine the value of your merchandise for you. This service is
free of charge to our consignors.
Looking for Consignors with Quality Antiques
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We are committed to carrying quality antiques and vintage
collectibles
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We don't allow any reproductions
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We adhere to specific time periods for vintage collectibles
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We will appraise your items, ensuring the highest value possible
Our Marketing Strategy
Additional Services
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If your merchandise sells through our ads or eBay, we handle the
shipping and charge the customer.
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We remit all the sales tax so you don't have to worry about it.
Want to learn more about consigning with Showcase Antique
Center? Contact Stuart Brody at
sales@showcaseantiques.com. That extra money in your pocket is a click away! |
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Showcase Antique Center
located at the entrance to Old Sturbridge Village,
Route 20, Sturbridge, MA 01566
Tel: (508) 347-7190 Fax: (508) 347-5420
sales@showcaseantiques.com
Showcase Antique Center is conveniently located on Route 20 in
Sturbridge, MA, just one mile from I-90 (the Massachusetts Turnpike) and
I-84. We're minutes away from the world-renown outdoor Brimfield Antique
Shows held annually each May, July and September.
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