Naughty ashtray
The legs and fan have sort of a bobble-head effect. I think the term of art is a nodder ashtray. Here’s one in action. Photo… Read More »Naughty ashtray
WTF
Hex keyboard
Let’s stick with the antiquated computing theme. And the same auction as yesterday’s entry. I don’t know what this thing is, but the most notable… Read More »Hex keyboard
Courtship and the Dangers of Petting
Another beneficial effect of the pandemic lockdown — it has reduced the dangers of petting. A bit of a later edition is previewable on Google… Read More »Courtship and the Dangers of Petting
Patriot squirrel
Why didn’t I find this in time for Memorial Day? Photo by Heritage Estate Services.
100,000 shares of Atari stock
This is not merely a huge chunk of Atari stock. The certificate is made out to Jack Tramiel, “a Polish American businessman and Holocaust survivor,… Read More »100,000 shares of Atari stock
Japanese tank
Apparently, this is a prop from Windtalkers. Photo by Little John.
Cartier Cowboy Duck
OK, OK, so it came from the auction house and not an estate sale. This COVID-19 thing has us all doing things differently than we… Read More »Cartier Cowboy Duck
One-eyed Ent
It’s got kind of an evil eye — maybe it’s a huorn. Photo by Milestone Auctions.
Dame on a bear skin rug
Is it a pin? A belt buckle? A trivet? Whatever it is, it’s got a dame on a bear skin rug. Photo by Redlands Antique… Read More »Dame on a bear skin rug
Foot models
Not the kind that appeals to Quentin (ok, that’s maybe a big assumption, I admit) but the kind used by podiatrists.