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1890s Mahagony Figural Piano Cigar Humidor

Jun 15th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

CollectOs’ Object of the week is this rare 1890s Mahagony Figural Piano Cigar Humidor.
 A superb fine quality wooden humidor with precision detail and with compartiments for 24 cigars.

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“Secret Origins”: Special Giant Issue VF/NM

May 24th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

CollectOs.com’s Object of the Week is this Stunning Newsstand Fresh example of Secret Origins  1961. A rare copy that has amazing color and feel as if it came of the newsstand yesterday. There is just some slight waviness that was there when it came off the press…This example has not been read, the spine has […]



“Claremont”: Chelsea Ship’s Clock & Barometer (1925-1929)

May 11th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

 The CollectOs-Object of the Week is this beautiful Chelsea Ship’s Clock w/ Barometer.  It is the so called “Claremont” model. 
Serial # 191907.  Circa 1925-1929.  It’s 100% original , complete, and in excellent physical and working condition.  It does come with an original Chelsea winding key. The dimensions are, H-8.5″, W-15″ and D-3.25″. 

 
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Model B: Edison Home Cylinder Phonograph

Apr 29th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

Our actual object of the week is an Edison Home cylinder phonograph in excellent, original condition.  It’s a Model B that dates to about 1906 and is a slightly more “uptown” version of the Home than the Model A.  Most notably, the B’s bedplate is shorter than that of the A, and the speed control on the B is located below […]



1921 Colin B. Kennedy type 281 radio with 521 amplifier

Apr 20th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

The 1921 Colin B. Kennedy type 281 radio with it’s matching 521 amplifier is one of the first radios ever made for the general public by a commerical manufacture.Before that most radios were just being developed when WW1 broke out and all sales were made to the goverment for the duration of the war.It has been […]



Beautiful Concord Stagecoach

Apr 13th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

This coach, that is up for auction on ebay this week, has been fully renovated to it’s believed original state and character.  It has a standard 9 passenger “inside” and room for four on front including driver and shotgun. The front wheels are 44in. and the back are 55in. in diameter. The track of the […]



1970 K2 Honda Mini Trail 50 Z50

Apr 9th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

A fully restored 1970 K2 Honda Mini Trail 50 Z50 is beeing auctionned right now on ebay. This bike has gone through a complete floor up restoration. Every part is either brand new, NOS or has been professionally restored. The frame, gas tank, headlight bucket and rims have been glass bead blasted and professionally painted with […]



“Car Race”, a rare french Mechanical Toy (1900-1910)

Mar 29th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Object of the Week

This week CollectOs-Owner and Collector François Besch is offering a very rare french car race toy on eBay-Germany! The wonderful mechanical toy has been produced around the years 1900-1910 by M.J. & Cie, a toys manufacturer in France. The item is in a complete and working condition. With its six racing cars this object is a […]



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