Gearhart Circular
Sock Knitting Machine I remember
walking past circular knitting machines like this Gearhart all the time 40 years ago while looking
for early patented of knitting and sewing machines. Now, this style
knitting machine
are so in short supply and popular with users today that new versions are being made of plastic and sold. It
seems these vintage ones have a loyal following and much info and
instructions are available.
The machine sat in a barn the last 50 or so years. I cleaned it up and it seems to work fine. The needle cylinder is round and in good shape. All needle slots are full The clyinder turns full circles easily when clamped to a table. All the needles go up and down. Critters got to the original instructions, but copies are available for download. There are numerous accessory pieces as shown in the pics.
What is here all looks to be in good working condition, but I do not know if anything is missing. If there are questions ask.
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SAC-KNIT
Good + . . . . . . $895.00
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Gecko
/ Lizard Figural Cast
Iron Antique Boot Jack This unusual antique
cast iron bootjack has the
body of a tailed reptile like a Gecko or lizard creature. It is a great
casting with details and smoothness.For what it is worth, in the past I had and sold two collections of over 800 boot jacks, and this one was included in one of those. It is the only one i ever saw other than that.
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JF-BOOT-LIZ
Fine . . . . . . $175.00
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Thomas Edison's
Edison System Ampere Meter This Edison System ampere meter is a rare
and important piece of Electrical history. The condition of this large and
unusual Edison amp meter is exceptional. The scale reads up to 264 amps, off the scale, indicating this meter must have been
used with a huge dynamo or motor.This Edison meter measures approx. 10" across and 16" tall. The back of the case is cast iron. The etched glass face is flawless. The previous owner made a copy of the paper scale to cover the original scale to help preserve it. The original paper scale is behind the copy on the face in the pics. It is in nice condition.
The wooden case is original finish and in fine condition. The interior workings look like new. The wooden case is stamped in two places with Elec. Eng. Dept. L.S.J.U. which is Stanford University in Palo Alto CA.
A super nice and rare piece of American Electrical History that will display well and be a great addition to the old office, electrical, scientific or related collection! Nice!!
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AMN-ED-METER
Fine . . . . . $3750.00
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"TELEPHONE"
Wall Mount Coffee Mill w/ Cast Iron Front by Arcade Like
new original condition. This extraordinary condition coffee mill looks to have
ground little to no beans in its long history. The decorated cast iron front
still has its original lacquer finish. It has the proper original
catch cup that is usually missing, and the top lid is present as well.
You will not find a nicer example!!
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RNO-TELE-MILL
Fine + . . . . . $595.00
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D. Balerna Banjo Style Antique Barometer Very nice condition.
Still has mercury in the barometer tubes behind the door in the back but the
strings are not hanging correctly.
It stands a bit over 3' tall and is approx. 10" wide. The thermometer and humidity gauges seem to work.
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JF-BAROM-BAL
Good + . . . . . $250.00
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19th
Century Banjo Style Antique Barometer / Thermometer / Humidity
Very nice condition. Still has mercury in the
barometer tubes behind the door in the back. I see no maker name or marks.
Most likely English or Scottish.
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JF-BAROM-NN
Good + . . . . . $200.00
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J.
D. Adams Salesman Sample Road Grader This is the
real deal. It is very graphic and looks great. This engineering company hailed from Indianapolis IN. This
is a very complicated piece of machinery. I am not totally sure, but was told there are some missing pieces
/ springs to hold the lower grader portion at different angles. Look at all the pics to see all the different gear
boxes, adjusters, fittings and more that this has. This rare & desirable c. 1910 salesman's sample measures
approx. 10.25" H x 8.5" W x 22.5" L.
The operator would stand on the grate at the rear and have to control all the different wheels and levers as the grader was being pulled along. Nice!!
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AH-ADAMS
Good . . . . . $7500.00
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1807
T. Beatty Patent Model Washing
/ Churning Machine This
1807 patent model is one of the earliest US Patent Models known to exist. The patent
was issued to a Thomas Beatty in 1807.Patent Models of inventors ideas became a requirement by an act of Congress in 1790. Note that the tag says "no number". Models like this are referred to as X models and were called off by the inventors name rather than a number prior to 1836. They are very hard to research or find reference to on the internet or in the Patent Office records. They were assigned numbers later on and I believe this ones number is X 758. The patent can not be brought up with Google, Google Patent Search, or at the PO site.
In 1836, and after the first Patent Office fire, all patent models were assigned numbers. The 1836 Patent Office fire destroyed all the previous models that had been submitted prior to that date. Approximately 10,000 patents had been granted between 1790 and 1835. Only about 1/4 were recovered or restored after the fire. Congress appropriated funds to have the more important models rebuilt after the initial 1836 fire and that is what we have here. The patent tag is original and held in place with the lead lock tag used by the American Patent Models Inc. back in the 20s - 30's.; They were one of several owners of the patent models after the government disposed of the entire patent model inventory or collection at auction back in 1925.
Histories of Patent Models can be found at several different internet sites. I have a page that briefly explains the history here https://www.antiqbuyer.com/Patent_Models.html. There is much more info to be found at Wikipedia and at other sites.
This is a great patent model and an idea ahead of it time. Most washing machines and churns worked on the idea of the user / operator activating a dasher, or agitator in order to perform the washing or churning task at hand. Beatty's idea flipped this idea, and the washing machine / churn dasher or agitator was fixed and the user would instead move or swing the container back and forth to perform the washing, scouring and churning tasks. Who would have thought of such a space saving idea as to have a combined washing machine, and "churning machine" in one "modern" appliance. A novel idea surely worth a patent.
This Patent Model is an important piece of Americana, American History, and Yankee ingenuity all wrapped into one. And there is no other out there. Being a patent model it is a one of a kind. Own a piece of History!!
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GLIS-1807-PM
Good + . . . . . $3750.00
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1858 James McVicker Patent Model Washing Machine This
1858 patent model washing machine could easily win a prize for whacky idea of
the year, or century for that matter. The patent is for a washing machine based on a
wheel barrow like design. The patent issued to a James McVicker of Mount Morris PA.
The patent number is 19788 and comes up with a Google
patent search.Mr. McVicker must have had to push a wheelbarrow around in a previous occupation, and was now tasked with the washing chores around the homestead. Or perhaps he had heard or read about the great success Studebaker was having making wheel barrows in California gold country and thought he could cash in using the design and offering a new mobile wash service for the boys. What other logic could there be for such a silly looking idea.
It is kind of a hard patent to read and understand. If I am reading it right, and in looking inside, it seems you were not supposed to operate the washer / wheelbarrow while moving the entire machine about the yard. I think you were to get it in place, set the side levers to raise the front wheel off the ground, and then operate the washer mechanism by hand where upon the wheel would become a flywheel to help with the back and forth washing or agitator action. He goes into some detail explaining how the wooden spring design seen at the back end of the model would assist in the operation as well. As I first said, WHACKY.
The model measures approx. 12" end to end and stands a bit over 6" tall. It is primarily made of a few different types of hard and soft woods with nicely done chamfers and carved aspects or details. A one of a kind.;
An important piece of Americana, American History and Yankee ingenuity all wrapped into one.
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PF-1858-PM-WASH
Good + . . . . . $3000.00
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20 Antique
Embossed "Napkin Plates" There
are a total of 20 pieces here, including 15 of the 7"-8" luncheon size plates, 4 of
the 3" butter pats, and 1 that is a 5 1/2" saucer. A few have minor
chips on the back side that do not detract from the overall look.
There are 4 individual pictures of each plate so be sure to look at them
all. A
great collection to use for a garden party!
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CFM-Napkin
Good. . . . . . $15.00 each 4 Butter Pats and a few Plates are SOLD!
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Vintage
Whistler Swan Decoy Carved by Bob Gilmore This Whistler Swan
decoy is very elegant with a graceful head and neck, and wonderfully
delineated and painted feathers. It is titled, signed and dated 1990.
The decoy measures about
22 inches long.Bob Gilmore was a founding member of the California tool collector's club PAST and was an excellent craftsman as well. He passed approx. 20 years ago. I traded him a minty nice Stanley 55 plane for this back in the 1990s. A super nice piece!
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CFM-SWAN
Excellent . . . . . . $595.00
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Antique Merganser
Duck Decoy All of these
decoys are from my personal collection. I purchased this one at one of
the Mid-Week in Manchester New Hampshire antique shows many years ago.
I was told by Gary Guyette that it was carved by Marcel Dufour. It measures about 21 inches long and has great form and surface.Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
CFM-MERGAN
Very Good . . . . . . $895.00
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Antique
Bluebill Decoy One more decoy from my personal collection.
Looks to have been a real worker and and probably a good one with that
distinctive blue bill. Measures about 14 1/2
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CFM-BLUE
Good. . . . . . $195.00
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California History Books
I
have had these early History of California books for what seems like forever. 30 - 40 years anyway.
Each is in pretty good condition. The largest History of Sacramento
County by Thompson
& West (not shown in group pic) was [professionally rebound and is
pretty nice as well. Book sellers ask some
pretty healthy prices for this material. My prices, individually, are somewhat less,
as in about 50% off of those prices, and
discounted another 25% further if sold as a lot.
From the left. # 1 - Frost's Pictorial History of California - John Frost - 1852
# 2 - History of Humboldt County California - Leigh Irvine - 1915
# 3 - History of Placer County California - Thompson & West - 1882
# 4 - History of Sacramento County California - J. Davis - 1890
# 5 - History of Sacramento County California - Thompson & West - 1880
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CAL-BKS - 1 CAL-BKS - 2 CAL-BKS - 3 CAL-BKS -4 CAL-BKS - 5
L-R-1 - - - - Good +. . . . . . $200.00
L-R-2 - - - - Good +. . . . . . $200.00
L-R-3 - - - - Good +. . . . . . $400.00
L-R-4 - - - - Good +. . . . . . $150.00
L-R-5 - - - - Good +. . . . . .$800.00
LOT - - - - Good +. . . . . . $1750.00 less 25% = $1300.00 / LOT
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Brass
Eagle on Marble Base
This looks to have some age. I see new versions are being offered.
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LA-EAGLE
Good +. . . . . . 27.50
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Lot of 4 Oil Lamp
Fillers I use to collect these. I think
at one point I had 50 or so with some repeats or differences in the
finishes on the same body. That was back in the 1990s. I probably bought sold another 100 or so doubles and those with apologies on top of that. They were good sellers then, as they are now in the right venue. I got caught up in the collector thing one day when I saw the two tone square brass & copper one in an auction. Instead of it selling for 20.00 or so as was typical back then, somebody else also wanted it and ran me to over $200 for it. I use to be that way at auctions. A main reason I went to so few. I hated to lose and did not very often.
Shortly after that I sold off the collection and just kept a few of the highlights. In all the time I have looked I have only seen a few of the three more unusual ones in this group I kept. I would bet if you collect them you will confirm or recognize that as well. Offered individually below.
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LCM-L-FILL-4
Good + . . . . . . $595.00 / Lot
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Copper
& Brass Oil Lamp Filler This sale is for the Genuine
Antique Victorian / Art Nouveau / Mission / Eastlake / Mission / Arts & Crafts, or Craftsman Style Oil Lamp Filler pictured.
This lamp filler is a very unusual design, and its make-up materials are different from those normally seen. The mark on the base identifies the maker as S. Sternau & Co. a famous maker of metal goods from this era.
The condition is exceptional. There are no dents or scratches of note. It has great patina, and is complete with the stopper on a chain. A truly rare and fine example.
Most lamp fillers one sees are nickel or silver plated. A few are natural brass or copper. Most are rounded and can be either tall or squat. Very few are mixed metal or copper and brass as this one is. Very few are squarish in shape with contrasting materials and the angular design as this one has.
A great piece and must have to add to the collection.
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LCM-L-FILL-1
Fine . . . . . . $295.00
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Rochester
Stamping Co. Silver Plated Oil Lamp
Filler Victorian Era Antique Rochester Stamping Co. Lamp Filler pictured.
An unusual design that has a great look. It is in exceptional condition.
No dents, dings, or other damage. The vent works and the end cap is present. The bottom is stamped Rochester Stamping Co. of Rochester NY.
This lamp filler is a very unusual design that has a great look. It will make for a great addition to the collection or display piece.
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LCM-L-FILL-2
Good + . . . . . . $165.00
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Silver Plated
Oil Lamp Filler This Deco style lamp
filler has an unusual form and is in exceptional condition. The long cone shape
is different from the norm. No dents, dings, or other damage, noting a bit of missing
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LCM-L-FILL-3
Good + . . . . . . $195.00
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Hammered Copper Oil Lamp
Filler This Hammered Copper Oil Lamp Filler has an unusual form with its square body and angular top.
It is in exceptional condition with a great patina. The bottom is stamped with the S. Sternau & Co. logo,
a famous maker of metal goods from this era.
No dents, dings, or other damage. A very unusual design that has a great look and will look great in the display or on a special piece of mission style / era furniture. A great piece.
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LCM-L-FILL-4
Good + . . . . . . $275.00
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Weight Reduced Wood Shaft Putter Golf Club The
shaft is drilled with a series of holes drilled in a spiral up the hosel to reduce the overall weight on this unusual
wood shaft club that is simply marked Putter on the bottom. A
nice wood shaft golf club for the
collection, display or use.
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AMN-G-HOLE
Good . . . . . . $20.00
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Schoverling - Daly & Gales
Niblick 2 Ringer
Wood Shaft Golf Club
It is in good overall used condition. The back is marked with all the important info. A
nice wood shaft golf club for the collection, display or use.
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AMN-G-SCHOV
Good . . . . . . $20.00
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