WONDERFUL vintage novelty clock made ca 1950 by Household Necessities. This is soooo cool! Sold elsewhere on the internet for $899.00 (the condition on it isn't as nice as this one either) this is a rare and desirable clock. The clock stands 11 3/4" tall. The top features a plastic cowboy's 'log' home which holds the clockwork. It has sculpted and molded grasses and cacti on the front. Under the main housing the plastic is shaped like a horseshoe. Inside the horseshoe is a nice lithograph print of a long wagon train with Pioneers forging the prairie, the towering Rockies in the distance. The pendulum is neat! Rather than swing to and fro, it bounces up and down! Solid cast iron and cold painted, it's a cute little cowboy riding a bucking bronco, he's holding his hat aloft and hanging on for dear life! Powder River Let 'er Buck! :-)
The forward legs are aluminum and emulate a corral fence, they help to allow the clock to remain stable.
It's no wonder this is one very highly sought-after clock for anyone who collects clocks or cowboy items, it's very very cool.
Condition overall is good. The plastic housing is in nice shape with no chips or dings. The litho scene has a little bow in it (it may have been made that way) but it's not stained or soiled. The cast iron cowboy has most of his original paint. If you study the macro photo of the cowboy closely you will see his that one of the horse's hoofs (at the rear) has broken to the level of the other one. If there wasn't any shiny metal on that spot you sure wouldn't notice it and you can't see any damage when viewing from full on anyway.
Like most of these vintage clocks they have to sit "just so" in order to work correctly. I've had this clock sitting here for days and the bronco buster is just happily bouncing away. The clock is running a little fast but there are directions on the back to adjust the speed. It probably also needs to be cleaned because there was a considerable amount of dust on the outside of this piece too.
Be the only kid on your block to own such a rare clock! Will be packed with utmost care! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Just a really nice custom made 1940s Sportsman's tooled leather cartridge box. The tooling is crisp, with good detail in deep, intricate carving with California Poppies and swags on the back, sides and front flap, and a Basketweave pattern on the front panel. Across the back, at an angle there is a carved banner that reads 30.06 / 180 F.W.HAURY. Cardboard divider for 20 cartridges inside. F. W. (Fred) Haury was born in 1911 and moved from Oklahoma to Wyoming where he lived for a number of years before retiring to Arizona. He passed away in 1995.
2 boxes Antique Western Cartridges $ 35.00 + UPS SHIPPING of $ 10.50
These small boxes are marked 25 Bullets 30 Springfield 180 Grs., S.P. Lubaloy Non-Fouling Bullets. Manufactured by Western Cartridge East Alton ILL. There are a total of 50 copper jacketed rounds, both boxes are full. Proof of age must be provided by buyer before they are shipped. No sales to Massachusetts, California or International. Sold as collectible boxes only. Shipping via UPS Ground.
Real Photo Post Card RPPC Z T Pitchfork, Wyoming $ 45.00 FREE SHIPPING
Nice photo post card of a man atop his horse in front of a barn and stables. The card reads Z/T RANCH PITCHFORK, WYOMING "READY FOR THE ROUNDUP" Great moment in time from a very memorable and Historical Ranch near Meeteetse. The Cowboy is wearing dramatic woolly chaps and carries a pistol in a loop holster. Postally used, dated October 1922. Image is slightly blurry, overall condition is good.
Figural Steer Head aluminum boot jack on good condition, no breaks or chips. Some traces of the original red paint on the eyes and in the nostrils. Stamped RICARDO on the underside. 11" long
S. D. Myres Saddle Company El Paso TX Catalog $ 155.00 FREE SHIPPING
The 35 page booklet or catalog is in nice shape with minimal wear and tear. The book is entirely printed in sepia tone photographs. This is an original, circa late 1930's book.
At the time, Myres had built an excellent reputation among Border Patrol officers and the first several pages is devoted to their equipment: Sam Browne Belts, Hand Cuff Cases, cartridge cases, etc. There are more tooled holsters than you can shake a stick at in Ranger and Tom Threepersons Styles including some boot holsters, cross-draw holsters and shoulder holsters. There's even a very nifty Wrist band spring holster for a .41 Derringer. There are specialty holsters such as a No. 38 Quick draw Detective Model for either a Colt or Smith & Wesson, and several styles of a Specialty No 980 for a 22 - K S & W, Colt Woodsman or Hi-Standard, You'll find cases for automatic pistols, brief cases that are fully tooled, Belt slide Loops, knife sheaths, clip cases, an awesome rifle scabbard, shell Cases,: Equipment for Sportsmen such as Carbine Scabbards, Gun cases, Cartridge belts, and some incredibly rich Ranger Sterling Buckle sets: By the time we get to page 29 the Buscadero rigs are featured with heavy and ornate tooling on the belts and holsters and several more pages of exquisite belts, both dress and cartridge and finally some fully carved Club and Kodak bags.
The front cover has a photograph of Captain John R Hughes, the last Texas Ranger and the back has a picture of Cowboy Star Gene Autry wearing the most outrageous pair of Myres carved chaps I have ever seen. The first few inner pages are testimonials from customers including H H Carmichael, the father of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Charles Askins Two Time National Champion Pistol Shot and Ed McGivern, Firearms authority from Lewiston Montana, and J H Fitzgerald, Firearms Expert.
This is an original, period catalog, not a reprint!
Large collection of Wyoming Farm Bulletins 1915 - 1919 $ 55.00 FREE SHIPPING
Collection of 17 black and white Wyoming Farm Bulletins plus 1928 Extension Service and 1913 and 1914 Wyoming School Journals. All individually bagged, and all in good to excellent condition. Originally delivered to Jireh Wyoming which is now officially a ghost town.
Period Buffalo Bill Souvenir Statue $ 225.00 FREE SHIPPING
Nice period heavy cast white metal statue of Buffalo Bill on his horse; these statues originally sold for $1 at Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The original, copper paint is mostly worn away but the sculpture itself is in good condition and is complete with the reins and lasso that is held aloft in Cody's right hand. The figure of Cody along with the saddle and panniers has been soldered to the base (being his horse). Base is 7 1/2" x 3" and statue is about 9" tall. Weighs about 4 pounds. A difficult piece to find with all original components intact, well executed.
Great old scrimshaw Ivory billiard ball $ 395.00 FREE SHIPPING
It's the 1800's and the cue ball from your billiards game has a crack.. you replace it with a new one, but what do you do with the old one? You scrimshaw it! Great find, authentic old scrimshaw, not some modern laser-cut piece of "faux" ivory or vegetable ivory: This is the real deal! The hand cut images around the mid body show a whaling schooner and four men in a dory about to harpoon a whale. The top of the ball shows an image of a man in Arctic clothing hauling a seal across an ice floe. The bottom is an image of a Polar Bear. There is a crack in the ivory ball that has been fortified, it looks like glue but this is still a really great piece. The crack goes all the way through the ball from what I can see. Please observe the close-up photos. Weighs 7 ounces and measures about 2 3/8" in diameter. Overseas buyers please be aware you may be required to pay significant Duties and Taxes on this item, I do not falsify Customs forms. Thanks!
Wonderful large 18th Century cow horn powder flask in exellent condition. Beautiful patina. Domed wood top and carved and fitted bottom with original stopper plug. The top is affixed with tiny square head nails. Leather strap is rotted and apart in pieces but will include. Initials V V inscribed in the top. One of the cleanest cow horn powder flasks I've ever seen. About 13" long. Still has powder inside.
Columbus Bicycle Co Stockinged Lady Leg folding knife $ 510.00 FREE SHIPPING
Wonderful folding knife; fashioned after a woman's leg, clad in green and white striped celluloid "stockings"; this knife is in excellent condition. The celluloid is in good shape. There are no missing bits or pieces. No chips. Tight hairline to either side at the knee area. Brass frame, nickle boot with button decor. Blade well marked ST & R Germany at the base. Some pitting to the blade however I have not cleaned this item. Best of all this is an advertising piece. Etched into the blade is "COMPLIMENTS COLUMBUS BICYCLE CO" on one side "COLUMBUS OHIO" on the other. This company was only in business from 1893-1898. Gal leg or Lady leg knives are highly collectible and to find one as an advertising piece is very rare.