In the mid 1930s original Mickey comic book stories were being produced in Italy and the United Kingdom for local consumption. Publishing Mickey comic book stories in the United States was pioneered by the third Mickey Mouse Magazine series (1935–1940). Initially published by Hal Horne, it had artwork by John Stanley and text pieces by […]
The Columbian half dollar is a United States commemorative coin struck in 1892 and 1893. It was minted to raise funds for the World’s Columbian Exposition, held in 1893, and to mark the quadricentennial of the first voyage of Christopher Columbus to the Americas—it bears a portrait of him. The Columbian half dollar was the […]
Posted by The Boss on October 19, 2012 in
Coins & Paper Money
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The harder to find a pair of casino dice is, the more money they are worth. Dice from favored Mob run casinos such as the Flamingo casino in Las Vegas also bring higher prices. Unfortunately, older dice made with cellulose nitrate eventually begin to crystallize. The most valuable dice from the Flamingo are those where […]
Posted by The Boss on October 9, 2012 in
Casino Collectibles
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Antique coffee grinders are manually handled units that make use of propeller blades to grind coffee beans. It plays a big role in making aromatic and fine grinds of coffee grounds. They are very helpful to those who love preparing coffee at home. The lovely designs of these grinders are irresistible. There are models that […]
Posted by The Boss on October 8, 2012 in
Antique Collectibles
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Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, during the first decade of the 20th century, Harley Davidson was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression. Vintage Harley Davidson cans and buckets can be very highly collectible.
Posted by The Boss on October 3, 2012 in
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Milne named the character Winnie-the-Pooh after a teddy bear owned by his son, Christopher Robin Milne, who was the basis for the character Christopher Robin. Christopher’s toys also lent their names to most of the other characters, except for Owl, Rabbit, and Gopher (added in the Disney version). Christopher Robin’s toy bear is now on […]