Recent Finds From the Dez

[oldmxrat]

I got busy and forgot to post my finds from Sunday. Nothing very exciting, but a few interesting pieces.

Only the second pencil sharpener I've found, and both from the same place!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A great mix of finds - congrats !

 

[cudamark]

I like that pencil sharpener! What is the "Common Sense" item?

 

[Digger RJ]

I got busy and forgot to post my finds from Sunday. Nothing very exciting, but a few interesting pieces.

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Only the second pencil sharpener I've found, and both from the same place!
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Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

A "Common Sense" cuff adjuster is an antique Victorian-era metal clothing accessory with a patent date of December 29, 1885.

Key Details

• Original Purpose: Officially marketed or designed as a men's accessory clip to adjust and hold shirt cuffs in place.
• Alternative Use ("Gambler's Friend"): Because of its spring-loaded or gripping design, it was widely known as a card cheat or magic tool used to secretly hold and hide a playing card up a person's sleeve.
• Size and Design: Typically measures around 2 1/2 inches long and is stamped with the words "Common Sense"
• Don in SoCal (with AI assistance)

Adding: https://www.ebay.com/itm/226041346705

 

[Conito@55]

I got busy and forgot to post my finds from Sunday. Nothing very exciting, but a few interesting pieces.

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Only the second pencil sharpener I've found, and both from the same place!
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Buddy, you found some interesting things. It was an amazing day.

 

[oldmxrat]

I like that pencil sharpener! What is the "Common Sense" item?

@Mackaydon responded to you before I could. Strangely enough, I've found 5 of them so far.

A "Common Sense" cuff adjuster is an antique Victorian-era metal clothing accessory with a patent date of December 29, 1885.

Key Details

• Original Purpose: Officially marketed or designed as a men's accessory clip to adjust and hold shirt cuffs in place.
• Alternative Use ("Gambler's Friend"): Because of its spring-loaded or gripping design, it was widely known as a card cheat or magic tool used to secretly hold and hide a playing card up a person's sleeve.
• Size and Design: Typically measures around 2 1/2 inches long and is stamped with the words "Common Sense"
• Don in SoCal (with AI assistance)

Adding: https://www.ebay.com/itm/226041346705