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[diggummup]

Nice saves! Okay, here's my take and a couple id's -

The copper bowl is collectible. It was made by Charles Koivu of Copper Harbor, Mich.. All of his pieces were handmade. Here is a nice little article about him from 1961. The Owosso Argus-Press - Google News Archive Search

The salt glazed, brown slip "moonshine" jug is collectible. My last one sold for over $50.

I like the little Colonial Knife Co. camping knife. Should fetch $10-$15

The brass "Lions Club International" though not worth much is my favorite piece. I have a collection of Lions Club stuff. I am watching yours on ebay.

The glass mouse looks to be a floating candle or aroma therapy type oil lamp. I have seen other animal shaped ones before. Should be able to boil it clean.

The green fish (Antinori wine) bottle is collectible. Values vary but $20 is a good average.

The "melamine" leaf is actually made from coconut shell and is a soap dish.https://www.google.com/search?q=mel...cp.r_qf.&fp=296059e45f79731b&biw=1066&bih=646

What kind of insulator is that? Whitehall-Tatum?

 

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[bethnbijoux]

diggummup ~ thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! ALL of that information is so helpful (and educational) to me! I deeply appreciate you sharing your knowledge and helping me learn!!!

Now... don't kill me... I don't know about the insulator because I have about a hundred of'em that I use as garden decorations and I took that one to the GW since I didn't need another one out there

 

[arnofarrell]

Are insulaters worth anything?

 

[diggummup]

Are insulaters worth anything?

Some have sold for thousands. Usually the colored ones sell pretty well depending on the make,model,color and condition. I have only sold a few online, $50 being the highest. Insulator collecting is a specialized field and there is a big market for the less common ones. Even the commons will sell for a few dollars. If I had a hundred of them in my garden i'd be checking everyone for value.

 

[jeff of pa]

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Does anyone know anything about the Sickels' Masonic Monitor?

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I don't have a worthpoint account http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/freemasons-monitor-daniel-sickels-20525585

However

Sickels' Masonic Monitor Get it in hardcover: $225.00 (Fine)

Sickels' Masonic Monitor by Daniel, Editor Sickels - and other uncommonly good books found at Biblio.com

 

[diggummup]

I don't have a worthpoint account The Freemasons Monitor Daniel Sickels 1864 (04/07/2011)

However

Sickels' Masonic Monitor Get it in hardcover: $225.00 (Fine)

Sickels' Masonic Monitor by Daniel, Editor Sickels - and other uncommonly good books found at Biblio.com

I guess we (not you) overlooked the best find in the lot. Here is an 1864 copy is very rough shape that sold for $51.00- 1864 SICKELS' Freemason's MASONIC MONITOR Occcult FREEMASONRY Knights Templar

and another in a little better shape that sold at a local auction for $150- http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/8689257
What edition do you have?

 

[bethnbijoux]

Some have sold for thousands. Usually the colored ones sell pretty well depending on the make,model,color and condition. I have only sold a few online, $50 being the highest. Insulator collecting is a specialized field and there is a big market for the less common ones. Even the commons will sell for a few dollars. If I had a hundred of them in my garden i'd be checking everyone for value.

WHAAAATTTT?!?!? I had no idea! I better get out there and take a second look! Ya never know what folks will buy! LOL!

 

[bethnbijoux]

THANKS to everyone for your input! I agree... this was fun. I really enjoy learning from all of you, too!

 

[bethnbijoux]

I guess we (not you) overlooked the best find in the lot. Here is an 1864 copy is very rough shape that sold for $51.00- 1864 SICKELS' Freemason's MASONIC MONITOR Occcult FREEMASONRY Knights Templar

and another in a little better shape that sold at a local auction for $150- CIVIL WAR ERA FREEMASON'S MONITOR, 1864 : Lot 272
What edition do you have?

It appears that the publication date for this edition is 1905. As a "guesstimate" I would say the condition is about fair.

 

[allen]

You racked up on the goodies and should make a good profit on them!

 

[DigitNY]

That's a score, excellent !!

 

[ROCKateer]

Are insulaters worth anything?[/QUOTE
Absolutely insulators are worth money just check a couple sweet ones out. Anywhere from $1-$200,000+

 

[Tallone]

Yes, insulators are very collectible and rare ones can be worth a LOT of money. However, the vast majority of them were produced by a company called Hemingray. I am no expert in this field but I always look carefully at insulators when I find them. I have found a few that were not Hemingray. I think there a some varieties of Hemingray insulators that have a decent value but most Hemingrays are too common to be worth much.

 

[Nickleanddime]

That camp knife should bring right around $20 bucks on the low side. You hit a jackpot in those bags.

 

[Produce Guy]

Just another way to make some cash,go through those old magazines and find the old advertisements for cars,food,household items,and then cut them out & frame them,and sell them at garage sales or give them as gifts.