Tru Vue Viewer Set with 6 Filmstrips
Tru Vue Viewer Set with 6 Filmstrips c.1949
Cool Tru Vue Viewer with 6 Filmstrips, the films are the breathtaking “Around the World” Tru-Vue Films numbered 1 through 6, catalog numbers are 1504, 1505, 1506, 1539, 1540, 1541. The Viewer is in good condition, it has a hairline crack on one side that does not effect the form or function of the viewer. We viewed several of the films and were amazed at the images on the films. This nice collectors set includes the Tru-Vue Viewer, 6 films, and original box (Tru Vue Library Case). The box is in fair condition, the lid has detached and has some tape on one end. This kit is used, sold as a collectible and sold as is.
Where was the Tru Vue Company located?
Tru-Vue Inc located in Rock Island, Illinois USA manufactured the Tru Vue viewers from 1931 to 1952. Originally founded in 1931, the company grew dramatically through the 1940s after exhibiting at the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago, IL. The original viewers used 35mm filmstrips containing 14 stereo-views, which are pulled through the viewer using a lever. Tru-Vue sold over a million reels of film in 1949 and 1950 saw Tru-Vue introduce their first color filmstrips to compete with Sawyers View-Master. There were over 400 filmstrips made by Tru-Vue, more were available from third-party manufacturers. The Tru-Vue company was bought out by Sawyer View-Master in 1952 mostly for the rights to the Disney licenses held by Tru Vue.
Antique Underwood Stereo-Viewer Vintage 1901
1901 Underwood and Underwood Stereo-Viewer with 5 Stereoview Cards
This Antique Underwood and Underwood Sun Sculpture Stereo Viewer is in good age specific condition (some of the felt around the edge of viewer has rolled back) and includes 5 assorted Stereoview Cards circa 1909 that are in fair condition (1 has a small pencil mark on it). These items are used, sold as collectibles and sold as is.
Lowe Traveling Casino Set 1944
Antique E.S. Lowe Casino Gaming Travel Set Circa 1940s
This fantastic travel casino gaming set was made by E.S. Lowe Company in 1944. The portable casino set comes in a leather and wood briefcase style box that features chess, checkers, dominoes, backgammon, roulette, dice games and more. Roulette wheel is Bakelite outer shell, metal spinner with paper printed numbers and metal ball. Wooden checkers and dominoes, felt roulette mat, and original condensed instruction manual. A wonderful addition to your game collection, photo prop, or great conversation piece. The key is included. It Measures: 15 x 11 x 6 3 1/2 inches. The condition is very good, the leather handle on case is broken but complete. Typical age wear with scuffs to case and patina on latches and hinges. This portable bundle of fun is used, sold as a collectible ans sold as is.
Photo of 1800s Woman with Spiderweb Velum
Unique Vintage Photo of Woman with Spiderweb Velum
We have seen plenty of pictures over the years, but never one with a spiderweb velum. Then add in the really unique photo of a woman in a graduation cap and gown during an era when it was uncommon for women to get a higher education. The photo is on a card type cover. Measures: Card- 5 3/4″ by 2 1/4″ Photo- 5 1/2″ by 2″ Condition: Excellent with slight wrinkling to velum. Age guess is Circa late 1800s to early 1900s.
Frederick Post 1446 Sun Hemmi Slide Rule
Antique Post Sun Hemmi Simplex Slide Rule
This awesome Frederick Post 1446 Sun Hemmi is a closed simplex slide rule was made in Occupied Japan around 1936, constructed from Bamboo. The Front Scale A [ B, C ] D, K – Back Scale [ S, L, T ], the back of the body has a conversion Chart. The slide rule is in good condition as shown, there is no plastic cursor and has been priced accordingly. Includes the original box in fair condition. This old relic ruler is used, sold as a collectible and sold as is. Measures 11 x 1 inches approximately.
Helinox Trieder Binocle DRP 6x Binoculars
Antique Helinox Trieder Binocle DRP 6x CF Goerz Berlin Binoculars
An awesome antique set of Helinox binoculars, made in Berlin around 1911. They are in good used age specific condition, however, the right eyepiece has broken off and is just sitting on top of the set in the picture and has been priced accordingly. The included original leather case is a find in itself and is in good condition. These cool relics are sold as collectible and sold as is.
Pickett and Eckel Model 2 Slide Rule 1947
Pickett and Eckel Model 2 Deci Log Log Slide Rule Circa 1947
This is the famous R.C. Pickett, A.F. Eckel DECI Log Log slide rule Model 2. One side of the slide shows a copyright of 1945 and the other side of the slide has a copyright date of 1947. This hard to find antique slide rule is in good condition with a few blemishes on one corner (as pictured). The included original Pickett and Eckel Inc case has a slight tear on the back of the flap. This awesome slide rule is sold as a collectible and sold as is.
Cabinet Card of a Bearded Gentleman
Cabinet Card from the Late 1800s (159) of a Bearded Gentleman
Wonderful antique cabinet card from the late 1800′s. The back has photographer advertising. Wonderful condition for a photograph that is over 100 years old. Measures: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches Photo Studio - Handley Studio-Lowell, Ind
Prince Nez Oval Spectacles
Antique Prince Nez Spectacles with Chain and Pin
Prince Nez oval shaped glasses are 4 x 1 1/4 inches approximately with two small coil springs attached to the nose pads for tension. There is also a gold colored 1 inch pin and 13 3/4 inch (approx) chain which attaches to one the lenses by a small hole at the end. The prince nez glasses are most likely circa early 1900s. These stylish vintage glasses are in good condition, used, sold as a collectible and sold as is. includes non-original jewelry box as shown
