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The product is an antique late 1800s to early 1900’s embalming fluid bottle from Eureka Fluid Works of San Francisco, California. It provides a historical glimpse into the methods of preservation used during that time period and serves as a unique collector’s item for those interested in antiques and science & medicine artifacts. The markings on the bottle provide several historical clues. The vertical graduated markings (numbered 1 through 16) were used by embalmers to measure the precise amount of fluid needed for a procedure. Company History: While the Eureka Chemical Company (which still produces “Fluid Film” today) dates its origins to the early 1940s, this specific “Eureka Fluid Works” branding and bottle style typically date from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Local Lore: During the “last wet” New Year’s Eve before Prohibition started in 1920, some San Francisco saloon owners reportedly went so far as to pass off embalming fluid as whiskey to desperate patrons. This bottle is extremely rare. Not many out there.

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Very unique and rare piece. The frame is brass and gold tones on plastic. There are no cracks or breaks in the frame. The round mirror on reverse side does have scratches. A wonderful collectible from days gone by. Please see pictures for more details. This is a small mirror that would fit in a pocket or ladies handbag. Your item will be wrapped with care for the journey to you. This vintage mirror from the early 1900s is a unique piece of historical memorabilia. It features the TAIT-Zinkand Café San Francisco California design, making it a great addition to any collection of collectibles. The mirror’s frame is made of high-quality materials that have stood the test of time. It is a wonderful example of the artistry and craftsmanship of early 20th-century San Francisco. This mirror is perfect for any lover of vintage items or historical memorabilia.

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Spirited discussion between men of science. 4.25 square board w/ Isabel Porter Collins collection or photographer stamp. Likely a Bay Area school w/ Volney Rattan’s identification (famous California specific Botanist), Randall? Physics & Childs (Dean / Lecturer) reverse.

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Description: The Black Cat Café, Refined Entertainment and Cabaret, Meals A La Carte, Eddy and Mason Streets, San Francisco, Cal. This rare vintage Postcard is a great addition to any collection! It showcases the uniqueness of this postcard era. These cards are a must-have for any collector or lover of vintage postcards. Photos provided to show any imperfections.

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Please check my other auctions for more vintage photos. In most cases, the actual original photos are much clearer than the posted images.

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Twenty-eight loose cyanotypes ca. 8,5×11 cm (3 ¼ x 4 ¼ in), printed on paper ca. 12,5×17,5 cm (5×6 in); one leaf trimmed to fit the image. All leaves with pencil numbers on verso. One cyanotype with an ink stamp Keuffel & Esse Co. New York, Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco on verso. One cyanotype with a minor staining, several slightly faded, but overall a very good collection. Rare collection of early western American cyanotypes. Most photos apparently show Northern California and the Yosemite National Park est. Among them are two photos of the Yosemite Falls and one image of the Yosemite Half Dome rock formation. Fifteen photos show California rivers, lakes, and forests, tourists posing on a boulder or next to their cabin, their pack horses, &c. Four photos depict Alaskan glaciers. One of photos has the ink stamp of “Keuffel & Esser” – a major American supplier of stationery, drawing materials and mathematical instruments since 1867. Globus Books is an independent San Francisco-based bookshop and a member of the American Booksellers Association and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and has been in business since 1971. Globus Rare Books and Archives is the department within Globus Books that specializes in rare travel and exploration related items from around the world with an emphasis on the Americas, the Pacific and Russian explorers and travellers. All items are guaranteed to be as described. We leave feedback for buyers once they have left feedback for us.

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Historically Important Album with 104 Original Gelatin Silver Photos and Real Photo Postcards of California, Showing the Town of Hobart Mills (non-Existent since 1938), Prosser Creek, Independence Lake, Tahoe Lake, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Gabriel Mission, Life Savers at Long Beach, &c. Oblong Folio album ca. 26×34,5 cm (10 x 13 ½ in). 18 card stock leaves + 11 black paper leaves at rear (blank). With 104 original gelatin silver photos and real photo postcards, from ca. 11,5×15,5 cm (4 ½ x 6 ¼ in) to ca. 6×8,5cm (2 ¼ x 3 ¼ in). 80 photos with period white ink captions on the mounts (some captions relate to several images); several studio photos captioned in negative. On verso; at least one photo with a period ink caption on verso. Period custom made brown full calf Heinn Co. Album fastened with metal bolts. Album rubbed on extremities, the back cover with a stain, a couple of photos mildly faded or with mild silvering, two photos previously removed, but overall a very good album of strong interesting photos. Attractive album with early original photos of California, including over forty images of the logging town of Hobart Mills and nearby Prosser Creek, Independence and Tahoe Lakes (all in the Nevada County, Northern California). Hobart Mills was established in 1900 as a settlement for workers of the sawmill of Walter Scott Hobart Sr. Who started logging in the area in 1897. The town existed for about sixty years until the sawmill closed in 1938. In its heyday, Hobart Mills, with a population of about 1500 at peak season, had a school, a hospital, and several social clubs. The photos of Hobart Mills show logging operations (“skidding, ” “clearing for track, ” the “First Engine to go over the Summit at Truckee on Hobart Estate, 1909″), the town in winter (one photo features a skier going downhill towards the settlement), a wooden bridge over a creek, and nearby forests and roads. Several photos of Prosser Creek show the compiler’s family and friends fishing and resting. There are also images of Independence Lake and Lake Tahoe (all dated 1909) with cottages, rail tracks and family members. Another photo shows the railway station in Truckee in winter. The other photos show Los Angeles (Westlake Park, Eastlake Park, Echo Park), San Francisco Union Square from the window of St. Francis Hotel, a beach, San Gabriel Mission, the bells at Mission San Juan Capistrano, a sugar beet factory, a rice field, a site of seepage irrigation, railway tracks, dams, mountains, &c. Four photos portray lifesavers at Long Beach posing in tank tops with the signs “Life Saver” and with lifebuoys with the signs L. B. B. ” “Long Beach Bath House Co. Over twenty photos (mostly by the Los Angeles studio of “Putnam & Valentine”) show the Yosemite valley and waterfalls. Overall an attractive collection of early original photos of California, including the now non-existent town of Hobart Mills. Globus Books is an independent San Francisco-based bookshop and a member of the American Booksellers Association and the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and has been in business since 1971. Globus Rare Books and Archives is the department within Globus Books that specializes in rare travel and exploration related items from around the world with an emphasis on the Americas, the Pacific and Russian explorers and travellers. All items are guaranteed to be as described. We leave feedback for buyers once they have left feedback for us.

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Large ungraded Coin lot – 1800’s and early 1900’s. I think it is a VF45. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Collections, Lots”. The seller is “shotonebird” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Denomination: Large Cent
• Year: 1900
• Strike Type: Business
• Grade: Ungraded
• Mint Location: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, Charlotte, Heaton, Carson City, Dahlonega, West Point, New Orleans, Ottawa, Winnipeg, New York, California, Washington D.C.
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Certification: U.S. Mint, Uncertified

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3 Antique 1900’s Coca Cola SODA BOTTLES FROM California factory’s. HEAVY AQUA GREEN GLASS. All three are in very good condition these were buried in some dirt in a barn for many many years. The one that has Bishop on the bottom has a small chip in lip of the bottle. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS FOR FULL DESCRIPTION. The item “Vintage/Antique 1900’s Coca Cola Bottle Aqua Green, 3 San Francisco California” is in sale since Thursday, April 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Advertising\Soda\Coca-Cola\Bottles”. The seller is “sellit-83″ and is located in Battle Mountain, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type of Advertising: Bottle
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Theme: Soda
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Date of Creation: 1900
• Color: Green
• Brand: Coca-Cola
• Featured Refinements: Vintage Coca Cola Bottle

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