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Roosevelt Man of the Hour Clock 1934

Posted Mon, 02/15/2010 - 2:03pm by robincloyd
Category: 
Clocks
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
metal?
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Made by United Clock Co. Brooklyn, NY 1934
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1934
Size and dimensions of this item: 
about 15 in tall, about 12 inches long
Weight: 
3-4 pounds
Condition: 
Good
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

FDR Man of The Hour, Pat#91140, bronze color, FDR standing with his hands on a ship steering wheel. Inside the steering wheel is a ballroom scene with conductors arm that moves (think is wound too tight).

Free Classifieds: 
Yes, list item as "For Sale"
Photos: 
Front view
Ballroom scene
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Andrew Johnson tailors scissors

Posted Sun, 12/20/2009 - 1:21pm by drummo2a
Category: 
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
iron
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
on the scissor handle it says R Heinisch Patent
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1840 approximately
Weight: 
2 lbs
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
president Andrew Johnson tailors scissors
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

I have an old typewritten letter describing the history of the scissors. The chain of ownership is reliable. The scissors were owned by president Andrew Johnson, They were given to a Mr. T.R. Rudd who apprarently learned the trade of tailor in the shop where Andrew Johnson worked, in Greenville, TN. T.R. Rudd gave them to my grandfather J.M. Drummond of Arkansas, in 1900. They have been in the family ever since.

Free Classifieds: 
No, I don't want to sell it
Photos: 
history of scissors
Andrew Johnson tailors scissors
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Calvin Coolidge Signature Stamp

Posted Tue, 10/27/2009 - 5:30am by fogartyelizabeth
Category: 
Other
Medium - What is the item made out of (e.g. "silver")?: 
wood and silver
Distinguishing marks or signature (e.g. artist's name, silver hallmark): 
Calvin Coolidge's signature seal
Date Period (Estimated date of item if known): 
1923-1929
Size and dimensions of this item: 
4 inches tall and approx 6 inches wide
Weight: 
2 pds
Condition: 
Excellent
History: 
my husbands great grandmother was a secretary to Calvin Coolidge and this was found among other collectables
Long Description and Pictures (jpg, gif, png): 

Stamp was found among other memorabilia in my husbands grandparents house after they died. His great grandmother was a secretary to Coolidge for several years. I can find out more information if it is needed. I would like to find out the approximate value, as well as a reputable place to bring it to in Boston, MA.

Free Classifieds: 
Yes, list item as "For Sale"
Photos: 
calvin coolidge stamp 1
calvin coolidge stamp 2
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