by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 9, 2012 | Archive
Behind the glass front panel, a colorful metal kicker and catcher, clad in vintage 1930s football attire are just waiting for the penny to drop. A penny releases three metal balls to the kicker, who then punts them one by one in the direction of the catcher. Before...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 9, 2012 | Archive
For your consideration comes a vintage Lefton Hamburger head condiment mustard jar, 5 1/2″ tall. This is a Canadian distributor of Lefton items that imported Lefton jars into Canada, and is marked “ESD JAPAN HANDPAINTED 7600” on its bottom. Jar is in...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 7, 2012 | Blog
Contrary to popular belief, the age of a newspaper has very little to do directly with the value. Astute collectors are well aware that it is possible to purchase an authentic Canadian newspaper from the 1800’s for as little as $25, or an original late...
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 5, 2012 | Archive
SAY CHEESE! But definitely not cheesy…is this magnificent German-made Darkroom Safelight [18 inch oil type lamp with glass font and chimney], circa 1870s: a truly rare find.
by Cabinet of Curiosities | Nov 5, 2012 | Archive
A Vintage Yale Push Key Pin Tumbler padlock with key. This heavy-duty brass lock is in great shape and works like a charm! (St. Catherines ON – Canadian Yale & Towne Ltd.).