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Solid Brass Houseplant Watering Can
Decorative and functional, this unmarked solid brass plant waterer or watering can is just the right size for indoor plants or window box watering. It measures about 12" wide from handle to spout tip and is 5" inches tall at the spout. The container itself is 4" tall by 3-1/2" diameter. The interior is dusty but shows no signs of verdigris or water sediment. The watering can has a little dip or bend in the top connecting piece that extends above the handle, otherwise it's in excellent condition.
Manufacturer: Unmarked
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Solid Copper Wall Mount Mailbox
This solid copper mail box dates from the late 1970s to mid 1980s. It's a wall mount type with hinged lid and newspaper or magazine holder hooks, 10" high by 7-1/2" wide by 3" deep, not counting the length of the lower newspaper rack. It's in very good condition with only very slight wear from display and storage - I kept it on my office wall for a brief period but it's never been outside or exposed to the elements. The only problem with the box is that one of the newspaper hooks has become detached. It was originally attached with a rivet or grommet fastener but a small screw and nut will do the trick. Or if you like you can simply remove the other hook. There's a foil label on the bottom reading Made In Taiwan, no other markings.
Circa: 1978
Country of Origin: TW
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Craftsman Hammered Copper Watering Can Plant Waterer
The actual Arts & Crafts movement was probably history when this attractive hammered copper watering can was made, but the former Craftsman Studios continued to produce copper giftware in the Arts and Crafts style well into the first half of the 20th Century. Craftsman made several styles of plant waterers over the years, and this particular one is less commonly found than the others. It's larger, 7-3/4" high by 13" wide from handle to spout. The body has a diagonally slanted rim that is crimped inward, three rings around the center, and a stylized honeycomb hammering pattern.
The lacquered finish has the type of damage that comes from exposure to heat and moisture - tiny little black dots under the lacquer. Polishing helps but of course it removes the patina. Removing the lacquer may be your best option, or you may choose to just leave it. It's not noticeable unless you examine the waterer closely. There is some normal water sediment inside. The underside is marked with the classic hammer and anvil logo, the words "Hand Made, Craftsman Co.", and numbered 346.
Circa: 1930 - 1940
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: Craftsman Co.
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Red, White Blue Stripes Picnic Cooler Set With Matching Thermos and Mugs
A patriotic themed vintage picnic beverage set with thermos, thermal mugs, and soft vinyl cooler carry case in red, white, and blue stripes. The case measures almost 18" wide by 10" high, roomy enough for holding your picnic lunch along with your coffee or other beverage. It dates to the 1960s, possibly early 1970s.
The quart size plastic thermos has a glass liner and is marked Thermo-Serv, Division of West Bend, Made in USA. It's complete with stopper and cup-lid. Four 10-ounce matching plastic thermal mugs are also marked Thermo-Serv.
The set is in very good condition with no damage and only very minor wear to the graphics on the side of the cooler and thermos.
Circa: 1960s
Country of Origin: US
Manufacturer: West Bend Thermo-Serv
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