Saturday, December 22, 2012
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ANTIQUE 1912 pres. WOODROW WILSON pilitical campaign STRAIGHT RAZOR- $113
The presidential campaign of 1912 was a cutthroat battle between four candidates, all serious men with conflicting notions as to how to face myriad issues critical to our country’s future. Wilson’s victory gave us only the second Democrat president since 1860 and he would be the last one until 1932.
Since I can’t find another example of this razor on the Internet, I feel comfortable calling it very rare. I’m sure it’s not the only one out there, but I’ll bet a nickel they’re nearly impossible to find. And one thing is certain: No finer example can be found.
On the back side of the handle is a name: “Gottfread Dalman.” Under the name is “Lansing, Mich.” Who dat? Danged if I know! There are “Dalman’s” in Lansing, but I can’t find old man Gottfread.
It was made in Marinette, Wisconsin, and the presidential campaign year of 1912 was also the year the company changed its name to “Aerial Cutlery Mfg. Co.” and relocated to Marinette.
Wilson won running against three heavyweights:
Incumbent President William Howard Taft, Republican Former President Theodore Roosevelt, Bull Moose Party Eugene V. Debbs, American Socialist Party However, Wilson won a decisive victory: 435 Electoral Votes and 42% of the Popular Vote
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1946 buick special
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Friday, December 21, 2012
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ANTIQUE UTICA POCKETKNIFE tool kit in TOOLED LEATHER POUCH-HAMMER/PLIERS/SAW- $167
Grandpappy may have carried one of these handy kits in the top pouch on the breast of his overalls. He was always fixing things, and he always seemed to have the right tool. Someone’s grandpappy took care of this one. It is in gift-giving condition, and remember – it’s just around the corner.
The leather remains supple, and nothing is missing in spite of its age. I’d guess it to be at least 80 years old.
Unsnap two snaps to open, but . .
. . . but don’t think you’re done. They didn’t want tools falling out, so there’s another set of snaps.
Both the pocketknife and the pliers are marked.
See the little post inside the image, upper left? Each tool/blade hooks around that – easy as pie. Push in, fold down, and you’ve got yourself a hammer . . . or whatever you need.
There’s not a guy on the planet who wouldn’t get a real kick out of this old set.
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