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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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 754. The patent can not be brought up with Google 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 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 model and an idea ahead of it time. Most washing machines worked on the idea of the operator or user activating a dasher, or agitator in order to perform the washing task at hand. Beatty's idea flipped this idea, and the washing machine dasher or agitator was fixed and the user would instead move or swing the container back and forth to perform the washing, churning, and scouring task. An important piece of Americana, American History and Yankee ingenuity all wrapped into one.
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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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Royal Model 40 Meat Slicer The Royal No. 40 Slicer
was made by the A. J. Deer Co. a well known butcher and meat cutting supply
company out of Hornell NY. Its design is a bit different from most other meat
slicers.The heavy 10" blade is gear driven when you pull the handle moving it over the geared half circle arc. It is set up to move the table in precise increments with each pull as well. It is in overall nice original condition noting it needs a new main bearing. I had it working OK - sometimes, but the blade gear would only engage sporadically as if there was a clutch slipping or not engaging. In trying to remedy that and move the main bearing on the shaft, the outer race broke so now the entire bearing will need to be replaced and that slipping issue addressed.
A note on prices, discounts, & shipping. I will do a package deal for the 2 slicers listed. (see below) I do not want to discount them individually. Free pick up here in central CA. Any crating and shipping cost arranged, and paid for, by the buyer. Payment by wire transfer if shipped. No PayPal, no exceptions
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ALA-ROYAL-40
Good . . . . . . $795.00
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Streeter Sterling Model #95 Slicer / Slicing Machine
This Sterling Model #95 Slicer /
Slicing Machine is an unusual piece of antique restaurant / food prep equipment. The Sterling 95 Slicer rivals
the extremely popular Berkel line of meat slicers in form and function. The Streeter
Sterling Model 95 slicer dates from shortly after the turn of the century
and is more unusual than the typical Berkel Slicer. In a Berkel Slicer the blade revolves, and the table moves back and forth. With a Sterling Slicing machine, the blade not only revolves, it also swings back and forth with an arched sawing motion. It is a sight to see. Everything involved w/ the blade is present and operates smoothly, with the blade rotating and moving back and forth as you turn the crank handle. Here is a video of it in action https://www.patented-antiques.com/images/AA-NEXT/S95-opd/DSCN1990.MP4 The 10" blade is damage free and pretty clean and sharp.
The original paint is approx. 80 - 90 %. There has been some nickel loss to the flywheel and other parts. There is some pitting on the meat tray / table. The sliding table, with various hold downs is unconnected and not hooked up. It is designed to move toward the blade in finely controlled increments. It does not operates correctly as it seems to be misaligned with the spiral gearing in backwards.
There is little info about and few other examples to be found using Google. One other example can be seen in the past sales archives of my website AntiqBuyer.com. Reference to another restored example can be found on Facebook.
You can also find ads online for the model 95 Sterling slicer offered by the N. R. Streeter Company of Buffalo NY, and an earlier version offered by a firm named Anstice, that Streeter bought out. Streeter is a well known name for some rare and unusual pressing irons and small animal traps, as well as many other cast iron kitchen related tools.
A rare & desirable piece. This Sterling 95 slicing machine would be a perfect candidate for restoration and then used in a upscale deli / sandwich shop.
A note on prices, discounts, & shipping. I will do a package deal for the 2 slicers listed. (see below) I do not want to discount them individually. Free pick up here in central CA. Any further crating and shipping cost arranged by, and paid for, by the buyer. Payment by wire transfer if shipped. No PayPal
Special note. I have this slicer disassembled and crated. I had a deal with a "buyer", and he backed out. I had disassembled it, crated it, had the shipping to Italy all arranged, all at a great price. Then he backed out. In the future, I will work with buyers, but I will not be taken for any rides, nor be put in a position where I take ALL the risk after the deal is made. Not going to ever happen again.
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ALA-STERLING
Good + . . . . . . $2750.00
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Meat Slicer / Slicing Machine
Package Deal Sterling 95 & Royal 40 Here is the place for a discount. Take both for one money. You pick them up, or arrange shipping.
ALA-3MEAT-LOT
2 Slicers as a Lot . . . . . . $2950.00
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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. . . . . . $25.00 each, or $300.00 for the whole collection
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19th
Century Miners Gold Scale in Green & Orange Tin Case
This
is a Gold Rush Era Balance miners scale in case w/ some weights. This is the real deal
and not some new knockoff / fake India / Pakistan thing. It is operational. I see no maker info
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GIL-GSCALE
Good + . . . . . . . $75.00
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3
Early Advertising Church Key Beer Bottle Openers The
top one is brass and from the Fresno Brewing Co. It dates from the teens over 100 years
ago. The square hole is a wrench for adjusting early gas fired car
headlights. The Golden Glow is a famous WI beer, and the Pee Boy Opener
is from the little known LeeJo Tavern & Bottle Shop in Sacramento that is long gone. As a
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G-3-BOTTLE
Good + . . . . . $75.00
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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 and measures about
22 inches long. Bob Gilmore was a founding member of PAST the California
tool collector's club and an excellent craftsman as well. A super nice
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CFM-SWAN
Excellent . . . . . . $695.00
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Antique Merganser 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 . . . . . . $595.00
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Antique
Bufflehead Decoy Another decoy from my personal collection.
Great squatty and bulbous body shape and turned up bill. Measures about 10 1/2
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CFM-BUFFLE
Good. . . . . . $295.00
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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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#
1 Sure Death Trap by Davenport Trap Co. This is a # 1 Sure Death Small Animal / Rat Trap
by Davenport Trap Co. pictured. It has a 4 1/2" diameter ring and 6 finger trigger to spring the trap. Overall nice condition. Strong spring and
is fully functional.The Davenport Trap Co. was formed in 1909. Bruce Shaw introduced the No. 1 Sure Death trap in 1909 as “sure death” for mink, marten, muskrat, weasel, rabbit, pocket gopher, moles and rats. He was granted a patent for the idea in 1912. In 1912 the # 2 & # 3 models, which were slightly different, were introduced and this style trap with the 6 finger trigger was dropped. This is an early version marked Pat Apl'd For on the trigger arm.
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GV-SURE-TRAP
Good + . . . . . . $150.00
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Dowsing
Rod w/ Power Tube for Treasure Hunting
Every serious gold seeker or treasure hunter needed one of these back in the
day. It is not just a dowsing rod for water as is normally thought of, this version is a
near magical POWER model if you believe the hype.It is similar in concept to a Gold or Treasure seekers Spanish Dip Compass that also have a power tube filled with magic nuggets to help in the search for treasures. There is one of those Spanish dip Compasses pictured and described in my past sales archives on www.AntiqBuyer.com.
This version looks more like a water dowser in design with its twin handles. The power tube is filled with a special gold looking material that enhances its abilities. The original handles are included but have suffered over the years and are now very fragile and have a tape repair. A past owner / user made a replacement pair of handles that look good and work just as well.
I heard one could take a course in using this sort of thing at Trump University but they are now closed, or at PT Barnum's continuing education site if you can find it. Just send me the money and I will enroll you. On a more serious note though there are current day versions of these dowsing rods offered today for the incredible price of over 2K and there is an upgraded 3K model that has the added feature of a small wire antenna to further enhance the power tubes ability. Oh Lordy!! Here is the address to view that https://www.simmonsscientificproducts.com/pmr_ii.html Other versions are offered on eBay for somewhat less for the bargain treasure hunters out there. P. T. Barnum and Don the Con would be proud.
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C-DOWSER
Good . . . . . $275.00
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Jacob's
Rod - A Dowsers Guide
A reprint of the original French instruction book
from the 1600's on
how to use the above Dowser and get rich quick.
DKDC-BK
Good + . . . . . $50.00 or free with purchase of the above Dowsing Rod.
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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 many repeats or just 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 Victorian era Art
Nouveau or Craftsman like Arts & Crafts era design lamp filler is very unusual in design and material from those
normally seen. Most that one sees are nickel or silver plated. A few
are natural brass. Very few are mixed metal or copper and brass as this one is. Most are rounded and
can be either tall or squat. Very few are squarish with contrasting
materials and angular design as this one is. The mark on the base is for the
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LCM-L-FILL-1
Good + . . . . . . $295.00
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Rochester
Stamping Co Silver Plated Oil Lamp
Filler This Victorian era lamp
filler is in exceptional condition. No dents, dings, or other damage.
A very unusual design that has a great look. The vent works and the end cap is
present. The bottom is stamped
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LCM-L-FILL-2
Good + . . . . . . $195.00
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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
plating on the unmarked bottom. A very unusual design that has a great look. A great piece.Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
LCM-L-FILL-3
Good + . . . . . . $175.00
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Hammered Copper Oil Lamp
Filler This Craftsman style lamp
filler has an unusual form and is in exceptional condition. No dents, dings, or other damage. The
bottom is stamped with the S. Sternau & Co. logo, a famous maker of metal goods from this era.
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LCM-L-FILL-4
Good + . . . . . . $275.00
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Macgregor
B5 Perfection Putter w/ Ivora Face - Wood Shaft Golf Club The
head is gunmetal and the back is marked with all
the important info. The sweet spot is a piece of ivory like material. Never cleaned. Great Patina. The
shaft is marked. The grip is original. A great wood shaft
golf club for the
collection, display or use.
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AMN-G-IVORA
Good . . . . . . $150.00
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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 . . . . . . $40.00
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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 . . . . . . $40.00
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We buy quality Antiques in this and other categories of Antiques.
To view examples of the types of antiques and collectibles we have previously sold
and are always interested in buying please visit our Past Sales Archive Pages
at our sister websitewww.AntiqBuyer.com.