1950’s Space Phaser Cap Gun Toy

This space phaser cap gun toy from the 1950’s is sweet!

Apollo Mission Moon Plaques 1969 – 1972

All of these plaques, with the exception of the Apollo 13 plaque, were left on the moon by Apollo mission astronauts. They are awesome. These images are from NASA’s official website.

Apollo 11 - The first men on the moon

Apollo 12

Apollo 13

Apollo 14

Apollo 15

Apollo 16

Apollo 17 - The last men to walk on the moon.

Children’s Tin Globe Toy by Replogle – 1952

This is a rare example of a childrens tin globe by Replogle Globes circa 1952.   Replogle began manufacturing these  in the 1950’s in an effort to compete with other childrens tin globe manufactures such as J.Chien and Ohio Art.   The manufacturing of these toys ceased soon after.  Replogle still manufactures globes in Chicago today.

Here’s a look at how globes are made inside the Roplogle Globe factory in Chicago today:

Al Rosen Baseball Glove – Hutch 1950’s

This great 1950’s baseball glove was made by Hutch and is the Al Rosen model.  Al Rosen aka “The Hebrew Hammer” was a slugger for the Cleveland Indians in the 1950’s – 1960’s.

Image via: Clear Lake Historical Productions

Lee Work Clothes – 1930’s Lighted & Rotating Trade Sign

Winston Cigarette Lighter – 1950’s

Yakity-Yak Teeth – 1940’s; The Original Gag Teeth

This great gag toy is the original “Yakity-Yak Teeth” from the 1940’s.  The teeth are mechanized and are wound up  on the bottom.  The teeth chatter and roll around.  The original box is awesome!

The Brooklyn Bicycle – 1962 Dunelt English 3 Speed

I purchased this 1962 Dunelt English 3 Speed back in April after a trip to Amsterdam. I’ve been meaning to post about it for months now. So here she is!

Awesome old Wright's saddle - this company was purchased by Brooks a few years later.

Sturmey Archer rear hub with the '62 date

Sturmey Archer 3 speed shifter

Made in England

1950’s Royal Crown Cola Cooler

This 1950’s Royal Crown Cooler is really cool. I love the colors and the fonts especially. It even has a built in bottle opener on the side.

Menu from Lido de Paris, France – Late 1940’s

This old menu from the Lido in Paris is awesome!