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Terry Bond

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  1. I've decided to bring a few more of my "Hershey" things out to Luray, I'll have some early 1900s periodicals - Motor Age, Horseless Age, and some teens British Autocar magazines. Will also try to get some watch fobs sorted out and bring an assortment. If anyone else collects early automotive sheet music, I'll have a bundle of duplicate items from my collection also.
  2. The small size and pull-string winding mechanism are consistent with clocks used in rear view mirrors. They attached with small clips holding them onto the mirror. The Jaeger clocks were not very expensive but were a well-known brand name and a reliable time-piece. Rear-view clock mirrors were popular aftermarket accessories. Some were even offered as dealer installed accessory items with car manufacturers logos imprinted on them. Terry
  3. Nice assortment. I had several boxes of them years ago, along with copies of info identifying them. Sold the entire bunch at Hershey as one lot at a bargain price. They were pretty heavy to haul around and easily broken. It's something that everyone seems to want to have a few spares for. Terry
  4. Thanks for the measurements and photo. It is a travel clock, not an automobile clock. for a value you can check evil-bay to see what the sold prices have been on the many that are listed there. The one shown in the advertisement behind your original photo is not only incorrectly identified, it's quite ambitiously priced. Hope this helps. Terry
  5. This wonderful primitive "Gasoline" sign was recovered from the rafters in an old building not far from my home. A friend found it and thought I'd be interested. It's pained on both sides and the faint remains of a hand pointing the way can be seen on the end. It'll look fantastic hanging from the beam in the center of my barn. Not sure how to put a date on something like this but I think it's pretty early. It was probably done for a country store that had a gas pump out front, long before branded gasoline became more common. Finding something like this makes ya want to keep hunting. Terry
  6. What are the dimensions? Photos of the back would help determine its usage. Many of these were used as simple travel clocks that folded up into a small case. They are often mistaken for automobile clocks. To fit into an automobile there should be a way to attach it to a bracket that holds it onto the dashboard or the header above the windshield. Dashboard mounted clocks had longer stems that would protude below the edge of the dashboard to facilitate setting and winding. Those that fit into rear view mirrors were small diameter, more pocket watch size. Terry
  7. I did read your earlier post but the info you provided was for Illinois, not Rhode Island. Here is the link for the Rhode Island information. Hopefully the OP is looking into this process as it seems to be a possible solution. I think we all agree on that. It would be nice to hear back about how things are going. https://dmv.ri.gov/registrations-plates-titles/titles Terry
  8. I even learned something about bonded titles in Rhode island.
  9. Layden makes some good points. The lamps appear to be Solar brand however the nut holding the door closed has been replaced with a simple hex nut. the original was a knurled round nut and would have had the identifying info on it that Layden suggested. Inside the lamp, the back framework that would have held an asbestos pad and the reflecting mirror appears to be in place but the burner assembly itself should be adjustable, forward and back, in order to provide for an ideal flame shape that is reflected. That would require a couple of small slots along side the larger slot where the burner assembly fits to permit such adjustment. Once that fitting is properly adjusted it is secured in place with a couple of small screws through the base of the lamp. No adjustment slots for such screws seem to exist on these lamps. the big issue is indeed, the bonnet on top seems to be purely decorative. There would be a large opening from inside the lamp to allow heat from the burners flame to escape into the vented top. I too am convinced early electric lamps have been modified for some purpose. Whether it's early "restoration" or some attempt to make up a pair of lamps for a studio prop or carnival rode I have no idea. These lamps were originally available as aftermarket items and could be purchased to install on whatever vehicle they were needed on. As they are, they should be considered parts donors. Terry
  10. Their work was displayed in the trade fair at the AACA Annual convention in Chantilly. Pure artistry. Terry
  11. Oh nooo, not another "how you get a title" thread!!! Simple step one - learn and understand the law and rules for YOUR state. Don't pay any attention to what someone in Texas, NY, AZ, or anywhere else may have done to try and get one. Terry
  12. Yes - please provide a complete (and correct) description. These are readily available on evil-bay. Terry
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