Tallone
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... I think it was worth the trip. There was a family run estate sale (love those) happening last Friday but it was about 30 minutes from here. I usually won't travel that far but, even though the ad didn't provide much to go on, I thought it would be worth the trip. I needed a day off from work anyway so I went for it. I spent a total of $95 on the following:
Two old wooden carpentry planes. They were really dusty and I cleaned them up before taking these pics. Disappointed in the value which is maybe $10 each. I put them in my "antique room" just because I think they look cool.
Two old Smith-Victor photographic floodlights. A bit disappointed in these as well as neither one works. They probably would have brought about $30 each had they worked. Not sure what I might get for them as is.
A Kisco hassock-style fan. Works great but needs to be cleaned up. Might get $40 for it.
This is a Bell & Howell 8 mm movie projector. It was being used as a shelf support in the guy's workshop! With the cover on and in a dark corner it looked like a big black brick. I probably looked at it 3 times before I realized it was a piece of equipment. Sold as a projector it might bring $20 - $30 as this model is rather common. However, I was very pleased to discover that the bulb works. The bulb all by itself should bring at least $30.
Sheaffer "Snorkel" pen and pencil set in the original case. Unfortunately, this isn't a gold nib pen. The case has some flaws but I don't think the pen or pencil has ever been used. There are quite a few similar sets on eBay and they sell well but prices are all over the place so it's hard to predict what it might sell for but I'm thinking at least $40.
Back in the corner of an upstairs closet was this luggage. The smaller of the two rectangular suitcases was inside the bigger one (I didn't know that until I got home!) and there was a price tag that said $25 for 3 piece set. So, I thought I was getting the big suitcase, the little satchel (I have the shoulder strap for this piece, BTW), and the makeup kit. I recognized the style immediately as possibly Hartmann and a closer look revealed this to be true. Turns out the makeup kit is a different brand but the two suitcases and the little satchel are all Hartmann. The set was filthy but it cleans up nicely (see pic below). There are a few minor flaws but I think I should get around $300 for the 3 Hartmann pieces if I can get the damn musty smell out of the liner!! The Towncraft bag isn't worth much.
In the suitcases was a bunch of miscellaneous paper stuff (receipts, business cards, etc.). There was also the Barnett Bank card. Believe it or not, there is a thriving collector market for old credit cards and the like and some items go for ridiculously large sums. I have no idea what this card might bring. Maybe nothing at all. But if you come across old credit card or bank plastic like this for cheap - buy it!
Two old wooden carpentry planes. They were really dusty and I cleaned them up before taking these pics. Disappointed in the value which is maybe $10 each. I put them in my "antique room" just because I think they look cool.
Two old Smith-Victor photographic floodlights. A bit disappointed in these as well as neither one works. They probably would have brought about $30 each had they worked. Not sure what I might get for them as is.
A Kisco hassock-style fan. Works great but needs to be cleaned up. Might get $40 for it.
This is a Bell & Howell 8 mm movie projector. It was being used as a shelf support in the guy's workshop! With the cover on and in a dark corner it looked like a big black brick. I probably looked at it 3 times before I realized it was a piece of equipment. Sold as a projector it might bring $20 - $30 as this model is rather common. However, I was very pleased to discover that the bulb works. The bulb all by itself should bring at least $30.
Sheaffer "Snorkel" pen and pencil set in the original case. Unfortunately, this isn't a gold nib pen. The case has some flaws but I don't think the pen or pencil has ever been used. There are quite a few similar sets on eBay and they sell well but prices are all over the place so it's hard to predict what it might sell for but I'm thinking at least $40.
Back in the corner of an upstairs closet was this luggage. The smaller of the two rectangular suitcases was inside the bigger one (I didn't know that until I got home!) and there was a price tag that said $25 for 3 piece set. So, I thought I was getting the big suitcase, the little satchel (I have the shoulder strap for this piece, BTW), and the makeup kit. I recognized the style immediately as possibly Hartmann and a closer look revealed this to be true. Turns out the makeup kit is a different brand but the two suitcases and the little satchel are all Hartmann. The set was filthy but it cleans up nicely (see pic below). There are a few minor flaws but I think I should get around $300 for the 3 Hartmann pieces if I can get the damn musty smell out of the liner!! The Towncraft bag isn't worth much.
In the suitcases was a bunch of miscellaneous paper stuff (receipts, business cards, etc.). There was also the Barnett Bank card. Believe it or not, there is a thriving collector market for old credit cards and the like and some items go for ridiculously large sums. I have no idea what this card might bring. Maybe nothing at all. But if you come across old credit card or bank plastic like this for cheap - buy it!
