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Showing posts with label Collectibles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Collectibles. Show all posts

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Winchester 2007 Limited Edition

Winchester 2007 Limited Edition
Winchester 2007 Limited Edition - Author's Collection

The image shows a Winchester 2007 limited edition wildlife series. It is described as an "Ersatz Scrimshaw Knife Set." Three small knives are included, and all have artwork pertaining to wildlife. Each knife measures, overall, 5 3/4". It's hard to describe the wildlife because I don't take items out of the package (and my eyesight is poor). Therefore, I don't get a clear view. The set that I saw on eBay was selling for $35. The knives come with a presentation box.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Small Antique Bottle

Antique bottle
Antique Bottle - Author's Collection

The pictured item is 2 and 3/8" tall. It could be a medicine bottle. It could also be a perfume sample bottle. It is an antique. I found this one in a long abandoned trash dump. I believe it was in a rusty can when I found it. The can was pretty much rotten, but the bottle was okay. I found several items that day under the same conditions.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Egyptian Themed Kriss

Egyptian themed kriss
Kriss - Author's Collection

13.5" male Egyptian knife kriss dagger. Blade length: 8". Handle length: 4.5". Sheath length: 9". It has a very detailed sheath and handle. It's only a collector's item. No sharpened edge. 11 dollars.

Monday, March 30, 2026

Warlock and the Infinity Watch Comics

Warlock and the Infinity Watch
Warlock and the Infinity Watch - Author's Collection

Everyone probably knows Thanos from the movies, but before that, we only knew him from the comics. The pictured comic is Warlock and the Infinity Watch #8 Reunion With Thanos. (Sep 1992, Marvel). Price: $125 to less than $5. I have several comic books pertaining to Warlock and the Infinity Watch.

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Old Timer 2012

Old Timer Schrade 2012
Old Timer Schrade - Author's Collection

Schrade Old Timer 2012 Limited Edition gift set. Includes a 1080T Junior; 120T PAL; and 720T Dog Leg Jack. Comes with a collector's tin. The price is in the area of $50.

Friday, March 27, 2026

Buck Special Edition Knife Set

Buck Special Edition Knife Set
Buck Special Edition Knife Set - Author's Collection

The picture shows a Buck Special Edition Knife Set. It includes two knives. One is a 389 Canoe, and the other is a 385 Toothpick. They cost roughly 23 dollars.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Vintage Candy Dish

Ruby Red
Ruby Red - Author's Collection

"The object in the image is a vintage Indiana Glass Ruby Red Tall Footed Compote Dish with a Diamond Point Lid. This piece features a clear glass pedestal base and a lidded compote bowl with a distinctive ruby red band or rim, accented by a diamond point pattern. It was manufactured by the Indiana Glass Company in their 'Diamond Point' pattern, also known as 'King's Crown'. This pattern was produced from 1965 through the 1980s. It is commonly used as a candy dish, for displaying nuts, or as a decorative centerpiece. Hand washing is recommended for cleaning this type of glassware." Source: Google Image Search and AI. Price: from $40 to $20 or less. Mine is in perfect condition.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Dale Earnhardt Playing Cards

Dale Earnhardt Playing Cards
Dale Earnhardt Playing Cards - Author's Picture

Dale Earnhardt Playing Cards. 2 Decks of cards. Sealed; 2001 cards. 12 dollars. Collector's tin included.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Grapette Jar

Grapette Jar
Grapette Jar - Author's Picture

"The object in the image is a vintage Grapette Clown Bank, originally a syrup bottle that could be repurposed as a coin bank. These glass bottles were produced by Grapette Products Co. in Camden, Arkansas. They initially contained Grapette syrup, a concentrate for making non-carbonated soft drinks at home by mixing with water. The bottles feature a figural design in the shape of a clown and come with a metal screw-on cap that has a slot for inserting coins, allowing them to function as a bank after the syrup was consumed. These Grapette Clown Banks are now considered collectible items, particularly by those interested in vintage advertising, bottles, or character-themed memorabilia." Source: Google Image Search and AI.

This jar was recovered from an old neighbor's home (really a shack) that we were given permission to go into and take what we wanted. My daughter actually found the bottle, and it had about 50 cents' worth of wheat leaf pennies in it. The coin-insertion lid is not on the jar. I don't know if the screw-on lid in the picture was stock or if it was a lid that someone found. I found one of these online for about 14 dollars.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Smith & Wesson CKSUR2

Smith & Wesson CKSUR2 Bowie
Smith & Wesson CKSUR2 - Author's Collection

Smith & Wesson CKSUR2 10.5" high carbon stainless steel. Fixed blade knife with 6" Bowie blade and rubberized aluminum handle. Full tang, lanyard hole, and sharpening stone included. $30. It seems sturdy; the package is heavy.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Sarcophagus

Sarcophagus
Sarcophagus - Author's Collection

The picture shows a reproduction Egyptian sarcophagus. The lid comes off and there is a representation of a mummy inside (not shown). I don't remember how much the price was for this piece. I think I bought it from Hobby Lobby.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Robert Shiflett 2003 Double Dragon Talon

Robert Shiflett Blade
Robert Shiflett Blade - Author's Collection

The picture shows a Robert Shiflett RSI 2003 Double Dragon Talon. It's billed as a "Custom Design." The price is about $30. It's a very sharp conversation piece, and it's easy to accidentally cut yourself with it. It has 4" curved blades. Overall length is 12". It's very Klingon-esque in appearance. I can find pictures online, but I couldn't find anyone selling one.

Monday, March 16, 2026

Renegade Tactical Steel Flipper

Renegade Tactical Steel Fast Clip Assisted Flipper
Author's Picture

"Renegade Tactical Steel Fast Clip Assisted Flipper 1.4" Black Blade, Money Clip, Green Aluminum Handles, Frame Lock - RT130."

3.75" overall. Maybe it could be a good letter opener, but that's about it. Please excuse the cat's hair that appears in the picture. This knife has been discontinued, and no price is available.

Complete description:

"The Fast Clip by Renegade Tactical Steel comes with a black spear point blade. It features an ultra-wide pocket/money clip. This assisted open knife is sleek, fast and easily concealed. The 420 stainless steel blade measures 1.4" long and 0.07" wide. Green Aluminum handles are strong and also lightweight to ensure the Fast Clip remains unobtrusive."

Specifications

Blade Length: 1.4"

Handle Length: 2.25"

Overall Length: 3.75"

Blade Steel: 420 Stainless Steel

Blade Thickness: 0.07"

Handle Material: Aluminum

Handle Thickness: 0.49"

Weight: 1.8 oz.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Castoria Bottle

Castoria Bottle
Castoria Bottle - Author's Collection

Vintage Chas. H Fletcher's Castoria. Clear Glass Bottle. The picture shows a bottle that I dug up several years ago. They're relatively inexpensive. After doing some research, I discovered that the medicine is (or was) was a laxative. I have no precise information other than to say that the bottle is an antique. They're an affordable item for collectors.

Learn more about Castoria.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Eagle Eye Folder

Eagle Eye Folder
Eagle Eye Folder - Author's Collection

The above knife measures 5 1/4 inches when opened. Part of the blade is serrated. You can find these for sale fairly cheap. They can be bought for less than 10 dollars. This is a Frost Cutlery knife.

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Antique Inkwell

Inkwell
Inkwell - Author's Picture

The picture shows a "Vintage Beehive Inkwell 3 1/8 oz." It is branded with "Anchor Hocking." It is clear glass. I found two of these bottles, identical, several years ago while going through some trash in an old dumpsite. They're not worth much money; they might set you back $15 at the most. A collector told me that they might be dated earlier than I expected, because the bottles generally sat on the shelf for a long time. I'm guessing the bottles date back to the 1940s.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Millenium Falcon Lego Model

Millennium Falcon package
Package - Author's Picture

Last year I found Lego versions of the Millennium Falcon. They were on clearance at a Walmart that I rarely visit. I bought one.

Millennium Falcon
Millennium Falcon - Author's Collection

I tried to assemble the ship shortly after I got it home. Unfortunately, I was not able to do it. I put it in the closet, disgusted. When I came back to it later, I was able to put it together. I'm not sure about Legos; they're hard, in my opinion, to assemble. I can't imagine assembling a large set.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Geb

Geb
Geb - Author's Collection

The above is a statue of the Egyptian god "Geb." I think I bought it at Hobby Lobby, or maybe Crafts Etc. Geb has a goose on his head and bears a staff topped with a jackal's head. The base of the statue reads, "Geb," but it's almost impossible to see. I did a rubbing on the statue to find out the name. Geb also carries an ankh in his left hand.

Monday, March 2, 2026

Zeppelin Folding Knife

Zeppelin Folder
Zeppelin Folder - Author's Collection

I have a couple of these knives. They are made by Frost Cutlery. The blade is not serrated. It has a pocket clip and is fairly sharp right out of the box. When opened, the knife is slightly over 8" long. I found one online that was selling for less than ten dollars.

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Star Trek Decorative Plates

Star Trek Decorative Plates
Star Trek Decorative Plates - Author's Collection

I don't remember where I bought these. I do know that I bought them from the internet. The backs of the plates read, "Star Trek starships mini plate collection. Edition limited to 28 firing days." The plates are branded with "The Hamilton Collection." One of the plates shows the USS Enterprise-D, and the second is a Romulan warbird. I found one of the plates online that was selling for 15 (US) dollars.