Our June What Is It is Evel Knievel’s stunt cycle issued by Ideal Toy Co., all plastic. We had no correct guesses for our June What Is It. Certainly you remember Evel Knievel. If Evel Knievel could be considered a legend of the 1970s, then the toys created in his name clearly were legendary. Knievel became America’s number one daredevil […]
Marjorie McLaren of Anchorage, Alaska thought this object might be a metal wrist-bracelet with a keyring attached. It is actually a Victorian silvered metal adjustable dog collar. The engraving on the collar says Frank Hamblin of City Coal Co. of Bath (England). Marjorie found out that there is an interesting side story to this person. Frank (the son) and William […]
By Jon DeStefano Sugar Mill Antiques and Vintage Depot didn’t just suddenly happen. Antiquing has been a way of life for the Sugar Mill family for a very long time. Nancy and Jon Miller have been avid collectors for many years. For Nancy, her love of antiques started when she was in high school working at an antique shop. Ever […]
After being shut down for the last two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show (RMSS) will resume its annual Denver area show for 2022 on Memorial Day weekend, 27-29 May. The show is organized and operated by Rocky Mountain Philatelic Exhibitions, Inc. (ROMPEX). The World Series of Philately Champion of Champions competition show will be […]
By Grover Brinkman We have lost civilizations, lost children and lost (underground) rivers, but a lost President? Bizarre thought! Yet it seems that some unusual statistic at executive level surfaces in the headlines for a limited time, then is unceremoniously shoved under the rug. Perhaps senior citizens, jogging their memories, will remember, but only a minority. Let’s cite a few […]
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