Lot #7 - One Storage Chest circa 1776

We have one storage chest/box that appears from the 1776.

One of the iron strappings has the number 1776 cut into it.

With the initials CSM.

And here is the lock.

Lot #6 - Old Leather Postcards

We also have slightly over 100 old leather postcards, all from around the 1900s (e.g., 1906).

Lot #5 - Collection of Shaving Razors

We have a huge collection of shaving kits, most in their original case. There is also a wide assortment of shaving accessories such as leather straps, razor blades, trimmers, sharpening stones, and many more.

Lot #4 - Swords

Lots of old swords ...

#1 - Knight of Columbus

Middle Eastern Sword?

lot#4 Viewmaster Collection, Circa 1940

I used to enjoy sharing these photos of various aspects of Americana.    Time to let them go.   There are, at least,  several hundred of them, and there are four viewfinders still in their original box included.

lot #3 Hammond Typewriter

I bought this in the early late seventies in NH and had hoped to use it to write my novel.  Notice, it hasn't been used very much.     It is circa 1890.       Comes with the original wooden case.

Lot #2 - Hoods Milk Bottles

Believe it or not, I bought these milk bottles and did not drink the milk. Five of these bottles have never been opened - they still have the original paper cap. The milk evaporated. If you shake the bottle, you can hear the milk powder inside.

Lot #1 - Antique Fishing Rods

Don't laugh, but, truthfully, I bought these rods, reels, etc thinking that I was going to use them someday.  You know the rest of the story.   They've been wrapped up since the seventies.    They can certainly be used for fishing, or, as well, for decorating a den or rustic cottage.

Fishing Rod #1 Penn-peer#109

Fishing Rod #2  Montague Clipper - bamboo rod in a leather case.  Has 3 tips and 4 bamboo extensions.

Fishing Rod #3  Bristol Steel Fishing Rods,  made by Horton Mfg Bristol Ct. 

Welcome

Welcome to Tom and Ashley's attic.    We have been serious collectors since the sixties and, alas, now we find that the three car garage is completely filled with some very unique and rare collectibles, and, we realize it is time to clean house, completely.


Initially, how we plan to expedite this is to gather the collectibles into lots, and offer them for sale in bulk; i.e. a collection of men's safety razor [Gem, Gillette, etc] . In time we plan to have a garage sale, or an auction, whichever proves to be the most efficient way of selling them.  Our goal is to completely clean out the attic by Sept 15th.