Ornate Antique Brass Necktie Holder This is a really neat piece that is made of a thin brass layer over a thick hard backing. The brass is nicely done and has "Neckties" in a fancy lettering and a brass arm that folds down to hold the ties. It measures 12 1/2" long by 4 1/2" and is in great condition except for a small spot (about 1/4") on the lower left hand corner that is missing. This is a unique piece that would be a terrific addition to your collection!
Circa: Late 1800's to early 1900's
Manufacturer: Ornate Antique Brass Necktie Holder  

Antique Advertising Tri State Dental Supply Paperweight Magnifier This is lovely old piece of advertising history, it dates to early 1900's when advertising pieces of this style were popular. It served both as a paperweight and a magnifier glass, it has a paper like cover on the front of the glass and has in gold "Compliments of Tri-State Dental Supply Co, Arizona-New Mexico-Texas. It is 3 3/4" by 3 3/4", in excellent condition, no chips. It would a lovely addition to your collection!
Circa: Early 1900's
Manufacturer: Antique Advertising Tri State Dental Supply Paperweight Magnifier  

Antique "The Apollo" Chocolates Paper Candy Box Antique "The Apollo" Chocolates Paper Candy Box. This is very hard to find piece! It has a scene of the ocean waves breaking against the shoreline of a village, in the distance you can see the masts and outline of ships in the harbor. This box dates to the late 1800's to early 1900's, it measures 5 1/2" long by 2 3/4" across by 1 1/2" deep, both the inside of the top and the bottom say The Apollo Chocolates, The Chocolates that are different. It is in lovely condition overall, does show some age, one corner has a little tear on the paper covering, this not affect the look or stability in any way. It comes from a smoke free home and would be a terrific addition to your collection!
Circa: Late 1800's to early 1900's
Manufacturer: Antique "The Apollo" Chocolates Paper Candy Box  

Zodiac Advertising Thermometer Tropic Fish Florida Old Vintage Zodiac Advertising Thermometer. This is a very unique piece, it is an advertisement for Tropical Fish, H. Woolf & Son, Tampa, Florida. The face of the thermometer has the Zodiac figures, inside of the clear area is marked Fahrenheit, Made in USA, base is marked with Ohio, 533, and is mounted on a metal frame with brass colored screws so the thermometer can be moved. It is 6" tall, base is almost 4 1/2" by 2 1/2", it is in excellent condition and the thermometer does work. It comes from a smoke free home and would be a truly fabulous, unique addition to your collection!
Circa: 1960's to 1970's
Manufacturer: Vintage Advertising Thermometer Tropic Fish Florida Vintage  

Antique Torrey Shell Horse Hide Barber Strop Razor Sharper Antique Torrey Shell Horse Hide Leather Barber's Strop Straight Edge Razor Sharper. This is a very nice antique strop, it has a light colored leather and was made by Torrey of Worcester, Mass. The top has a heart shaped metal piece that so the strop could be attached to a belt or counter, the razor was then slid along the leather and sharpened. This strop has two leathers, one with a smooth finish and the other with a ribbed finish. The front one is marked with Made by Torrey, Worcester, Mass, USA, Shell Horse Hide. In very good condition especially considering the age, does have signs of use but the leather is in overall very good condition. Due to the age of it I would not recommend actually using it. It comes from a smoke free environment and would be nice addition to your collection!
Circa: Late 1800's to early 1900's
Manufacturer: Antique Torrey Shell Horse Hide Leather Barber Strop Razor Sharper